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GARDENING CALENDAR FOR APRIL. 
those above the surface ; plant again at the 
end of the month. 
Beet. — If the seed has not come up well, 
sow again, aud more thickly ; grow a con- 
siderable quantity, as the roots will prove 
valuable. 
Borecole. — Plant every spai*e corner as 
soon as the plants are large enough for re- 
moval ; it is not requisite to prick these out ; 
lose no time in sowing, if not done. 
Brussels Sp)'Outs. — The plants preserved 
for seed will require water ; prick out those 
sown last month, and sow again at once. 
Brocoli. — Prick out those sown early, into 
rich soil, when they have developed the third 
leaf. Make principal sowings this month, in 
a good situation, and protect the seeds from 
birds, by placing netting or branches over the 
seed beds. 
Cabbages. — Sow a few more, and plant out ir 
every vacant space ; hoe and earth up the early 
crops ; if the soil is poor, it can be enriched 
easily and beneficially with liquid manure, 
taking care to give it at the roots only, and 
in a weak state at first ; this applies equally 
to the early, late, and red sorts. 
Cardoons. — Sow at the end of the month 
in a loamy sandy soil, without fresh manure ; 
sow where they are to remain, as they do not 
transplant very well. 
Carrots. — G-ood crops are often produced 
from seed sown at the end of this month, but 
the middle, or early in the month is better, 
if the weather permits ; hoe and thin those 
sown for early use to three or four inches 
asunder ; thin the main crops to six inches 
apart : they should be thinned early. 
Caraway. — Sow early in the month, on any 
common soil ; it is a biennial. 
Cauliflower. — Plant out the whole of the 
wintered plants on a warm rich border, two 
and a half feet apart ,• draw a little earth to 
those put out last month, and if cutting winds 
prevail, small spruce fir-branches stuck on the 
exposed side will shelter them ; raise the 
hand-lights on bricks. Prick out those sown 
last month, and shade them a little. "Water 
the whole according to the state of the 
weather. 
Celery. — Sow early for the main crop, in a 
warm spot, in rich mellow soil ; if the weather 
is cold, put a frame or merely a light over the 
ground. Prick out those sown last month, 
three or four inches apart ; water them, and 
if warm they will require shading afterwards 
for a little. Expose fully those which are 
established. 
Celeriac. — Sow immediately in a light rich 
soil, and thin out when two inches high, to 
be afterwards transplanted. 
Chamomile. — Plant slips now, either with 
or without roots ; water and shade, if dry ; 
the poorer the soil the more flowers are pro- 
duced. 
Chervil. — If much wanted, sow again, as it 
runs quickly to seed, and the younger it is 
the better. 
Chives. — Increase by division ; they are 
cut close to the ground when used, and are 
esteemed both in soups and salads. 
Coriander. — Sow in an open situation : 
the seeds are much used in confectionary, and 
have a carminative and stomachic property ; 
thin the plants to a foot apart, if on rich soil. 
Cumin. — Thin out to six inches ; it may 
yet be sown on a warm spot ; some use the 
seeds in bread. 
Cress. — Sow twice or oftener this month, 
and secure quick growth by shelter if requi- 
site. It is a good rule to sow again when the 
former sowing is breaking through the surface. 
Bill. — Thin the plants to a few inches 
apart ; the seeds are medicinal, and also used 
in pickles. 
Fennel. — If the soil about the old plants 
has been undisturbed it will probably be 
covered with seedling plants, a few of which 
may be transplanted at ten inches apart. 
Finochio. — Sow the first week in an open 
situation, in a light moist and rich soil, in deep 
drills ; it is not transplanted, but thinned in 
the drill to eight inches or so, and a little soil 
laid up around each plant. 
Garlic. — Keep the plants clear of weeds, and 
do not suffer their growth to be disturbed. The 
soil should be cleared from the base of the stems. 
Kidney Beans. — Xext month will do to 
plant these ; in the mean time prepare the 
ground thoroughly by working it well ; a 
light, rich, and dry soil is suitable. Sow a 
boxfull thickly now, slightly cover them and 
set them in heat ; these can be planted out by 
the middle of May. 
Leehs are ready to plant out when from 
six to ten inches high. Choose a deep and 
rich soil for them, or make it so if not 
already ; when planted they do not require to 
be firmed, only allow a little soil to fall into 
the hole with the plants, and leave them. 
Plant in drills fifteen inches apart, and ten 
inches in the row. Sow a secondary crop for 
a late supply. 
Lettuces. — Sow every three weeks now, 
and make two plantings from each sowing ; 
plant them a foot apart in a warm rich sandy 
soil. 
Love Apples. — Pot off those sown last month 
into six-inch pots, two in a pot, and keep 
under glass until the middle of May. 
Marjoram. — Thin and transplant, say to 
ten inches apart ; it may still be sown on a 
warm border. 
Marygold. — Sow in the first week in any 
light soil, and thin out to ten inches apart ; 
