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CALENDAR FOR MARCH. 
Towards the end of the month, if warm and dry, sowings of 
French beans and scarlet runners may he made in warm situa¬ 
tions. If any of the first have been grown in pits to forward 
them, care should be taken to give them air as often as possible, 
as they will be of little use if drawn up too long. 
Sow a successional crop of cauliflowers, and put out under 
hand-lights the previously raised plants. Also make at least two 
sowings of cabbage during the month. Make at least one sowing 
of savoys, Brussels sprouts, red cabbage, and similar plants, bear¬ 
ing in mind that it is preferable to sow such crops little and often, 
than the contrary. Also, as soon as the ground is sufficiently 
dry to work freely, set the hoes at work, and keep the surface 
rather deeply stirred among the cabbages and all crops which 
ought to be growing strongly. 
Sow full crops of onions and carrots, and sow them in drills. 
The advantages of drilling all crops are so many and so manifest, 
that it is hardly bearable either to the eye or mind to see a 
slovenly broad-cast crop at the present day. Where large onions 
are an object, transplant on to a well-prepared border some of the 
previously raised plants, taking care not to bury any part of them 
but the white fibrous roots, as they never swell well if the stem 
be covered. If not already done, full crops of leeks, shalots, 
garlic, chives, &c., should be got in. 
Make full plantations of potatoes, and, for succession crops, 
forward more in pots in vineries or frames, for turning out when 
the shoots are about three or four inches long. Sow asparagus, 
seakale, and rhubarb, and, where necessary, make fresh planta¬ 
tions. The same advantages attend the cultivation of these plants 
in rows at wide intervals, as has been stated in regard to peas. 
Get in successions of spinach, lettuce, radishes, and small 
salads, and protect all seeds as far as possible' from the ravages of 
birds, mice, and other vermin. If necessary, and good runners 
or established plants are at hand, make up plantations of straw¬ 
berries : with care they will bear well the same season. Look to 
last month’s directions, and keep all work as much before the set 
time as weather and opportunity will permit. 
D. M. 
