GARDENING CALENDAR FOR APRIL. 
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THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Sow asparagus, anise, basil, beans, beet, 
borecole, Brussels sprouts, brocoli, cabbages, 
cardoons, carrots, caraway, cauliflower, celery, 
celeriac, chervil, coriander, cumin, common 
cress, finochio, kidney beans, leeks, lettuces, 
love-apples, marjoram, marygold, mustard, 
nasturtiums, onions, parsley, parsnips, peas, 
purslane, radishes, savory, savoy, salsify, 
scorzjnera, sea-kale, skirret, spinach, turnips, 
vegetable-marrow, and winter cress. 
Plant and Transplant from nearly all of the 
above ; also artichokes, chamomile, chives, 
fennel, garlic, potatoes, rosemary, scurvy- 
grass, tansy, tarragon, water-cress, and worm- 
wood. 
General Directions. — The ground should 
be well pulverized, and thoroughly prepared 
for the reception of the seeds ; the well work- 
ing of the soil is equal to a good manuring ; 
avoid working the soil when wet. Take an 
early opportunity to ridge and furrow part 
of the garden ; in doing this form ridges to run 
east and west, and from the top allow them 
to form a slope down on each side for eight 
or ten feet or more ; on the south aspect plant 
the early crops, and on the north such as 
spinach or lettuce : this will prevent these 
crops from running to seed, and other conve- 
niences attend the practice ; it also secures 
more space for cropping by increasing the 
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surface. Alterations of all kinds must now 
be finished ; and sowing, pricking, and plant- 
ing out must be constantly attended to, pre- 
ferring dry weather for the former, and 
showery weather for the latter operations. 
Clear and prepare the ground for receiving 
new crops, and make it a rule that every part 
of the garden be occupied in regular rotation. 
Keep the hoe going unremittingly, thus suf- 
fering no weeds to grow, and at the same 
time opening the soil to atmospheric in- 
fluence. 
Artichokes {Globe). — The young plants 
raised from seed may now be planted out ; 
young plants can also be obtained from the 
suckers of the old ones, and the sooner the 
better. 
Artichokes (Jerusalem). — If not planted 
let it be done immediately ; frequent hoeings, 
and the removing of the weak shoots will 
assist them. 
Asparagus. — Sow, if not already done. The 
seedling plants of last year are proper fur 
planting in pits or such places, where they 
may be forced without removal. In cutting 
for use, bear in mind that it is superfluous to 
cut much below the surface, the white part 
not being eatable. 
Anise. — Partially thin out the early sowing, 
and stir the soil slightly". 
Basil. — Transplant at the end of the month 
into a warm rich border, keeping the plants 
six inches apart ; gently water them ; keep 
some plants in boxes or frames, to come in 
early. 
Beans. — Stir and draw up the earth about 
