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THE FLOEIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
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not thrive. Water well at the time of planting, and often afterwards in dry 
weather. Lettuces^ or any other light crop, may be planted or sown on the 
ridges between the trenches, as soon as they are dug out. 
Now that the crops, such as Onions^ Parsnips^ and Potatos, are progressing, 
the hoe should be kept moving among them in dry weather. At the same time, 
thinning should commence. Parsnips should stand, when thinned, from 9 in. to 
1 ft. asunder. It is also a good plan to draw out the weak shoots from Potatos 
before they are earthed-up, leaving only two or three of the strongest; this will 
greatly improve the sample, and cause the tubers to be more uniform in size. 
Sow Scarlet-Runner and Dwarf French Beans on a warm border ; keep those 
that are above-ground well earthed-up, to protect them from cutting winds and 
spring frosts. Sow successional crops of Peas of such varieties as Veitch’s Perfec¬ 
tion, Ne Plus Ultra, Victoria, and Emperor of the Marrows. These should be 
sown in the open quarter sufficiently far apart to admit of two rows of Winter 
Greens or Broccoli to be planted between them by-and-by. The object of planting 
late Peas at this distance is to lessen the chances of an attack of mildew, which is 
often so destructive to the late Pea crop. Earth-up and stick advancing crops of 
Peas, and do not let them get too high before this is done. 
Keep up a supply of Small Salad and Radishes^ by sowing frequently; the 
latter should be sown on a north border, and the plants thinned and well 
supplied with water. Plant-out Knotted Marjoram^ Basil, Egg-plants, and 
Tomatos, at the end of the month ; the latter should have a southern aspect; 
where wall-space is not to be had, they may be grown on a warm border, planted 
3 ft. apart, and tied to stakes—but good strong plants will be required for 
growing them in this way. 
, Forcing-ground: Give good soakings of water to all vegetables growing in 
frames, such as Peas, Carrots, Potatos, &c.; the latter, when getting fit for use, 
should be kept dry; all these crops should be fully exposed in favourable weather, 
by drawing off the lights. As soon as any of the frames are cleared, the soil 
should be forked over, and the frames shut up for a day or two to get the soil 
warmed, in readiness for planting Cucumbers, or other things that may be 
required. Harden-off tender Herbs, Egg-plants, and Tomatos, to prepare them 
for planting-out by the end of the month. French Beans in pits will now require 
plenty of air and water, and occasional waterings with liquid manure will greatly 
assist them. See that Cucumbers have sufficient bottom-heat; the linings are apt 
to get too dry at this time of the year, and if such is the case, they should be 
turned and well watered, and if some lawn-grass be placed on the top, it will 
quickly create a good heat. Syringe the plants, and close early in the afternoon ; 
still cover the frames at night, if the weather is chilly. Stop and thin the 
shoots, as before advised ; air freely in good weather, and give a liberal supply of 
water. Keep the temperature in the iI/M5A2"oo?7i-house at about 65°, and maintain 
a moist atmosphere. It is rather difficult to grow Mushrooms in hot weather, 
therefore, if any fresh beds are made after this time, the coolest place should be 
chosen, such as an underground cellar or a thatched shed.—J. Powell, Frogmore, 
AEDISIA CRENULATA. 
^jlJ^EOM the quantity of new berry-bearing plants lately introduced, this fine 
Oyii-' old plant, Ardisia crenulata, has not been cultivated so much as its 
merits entitle it to be. When well-grown in small potSj and covered 
with its red berries^ there are few plants more effective for decorative 
