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peasgood’s nonesuch apple. 
VEGETABLES. 
August is not a busy month in this department, although plenty may always 
be found to do in keeping dowm weeds and using the hoe amongst growing crops. 
The planting of Winter Greens^ Broccoli^ &c., should now be ^ brought to a close, 
so that if any remains to be planted, it should be done as speedily as nossible. 
Plant out those sown for Coleworts. last month, as soon as the plants in the seed¬ 
beds are ready; choose a good rich piece of ground for the planting, then 
prepare any odd corners, or borders under fruit-trees, and use up the spare plants, 
for they will come in very useful at Christmas, or for spring greens. Make the 
principal sowing of Cahhacje (suMi as iMitchelFs Matchless, Yanack, or other 
favourite kinds) about the 12th of the montb ; these are intended for the spring- 
crops. Sow Parsley the first week in the month, choosing a sheltered border in 
a dry situation ; it is a good plan to sow a little under trees, or at the foot of a 
hedge or close fence, on the south side, as this will be found useful in the spring- 
should a severe winter occur. Mitchell’s and Yeitch’s splendid curled are among 
the begt varieties of Parsle 3 u Sow' Lettuce (such as Brown Cos and Hard}' Cab¬ 
bage) at the end of the month for spring use, and plant out those sow'ii last 
month in a w'arm situation; these, in all probabilit}', wdll be useful in November. 
Sow a good breadth of Turnips not later than the 10th, and some Early Stone 
or Dutch at the end of the montb, for use in the spring. Carrots (Early Horn) 
intended to remain in the ground all the wdnter for spring use should be sown 
the beginning of the*month, on a w'arm, dry border, wdiere the soil is light. 
Attend to the earthing of the early crops of Celenp and give the late crops 
copious W'aterings in dry weather. Plant out a few' of the late-sown plants on a 
north border, to use foi- soups late in the spring. Sow ()/»Vnr9 (Tripoli) about the 
middle of the month, also Prickly S]hnaoh for winter and spring use. Sow' 
Chervil and American Cress and small salad, according to the supply required. 
Take up Potatos (Ash-leaf and other early sorts) as they ripen. Give late Peas 
plenty of w'ater in dry weather, and clear aw'ay the haulm wdiere the crop is 
finished. Cut herbs and collect seeds as they ripen. For Mushroonis^ see pire- 
vious directions. Tomaios should be closely nailed to the wall, and all useless 
shoots cut away ; fruit set after this time will not ripen. 
■ Forcing-ground: If Cucwnhers on ridges are not doing satisfactorily, those 
under glass should not be neglected; if the nights are chilly, the linings had 
better be renewed, and treat them in ever}^ way as frame Cucumbers (see ])revious 
directions). Plant-out those sow'ii last month, and sow again for the winter sup¬ 
ply. Tomatos under glass will require plenty of w'ater; keep them w'ell thinned, 
and stop the shoots close to every show for fruit.— John Pow'ELL, Frogmore. 
PEASGOOIPS NONESUCH APPLE. 
WITH AN ILLUSTKATION. 
^'^jHIS is, wdthout doubt, one of the handsomest autumn apples in cultivation, 
and is, besides, an apple of good quality. It was raised by Mr. Peasgood, 
of Stamford, and w'hen exhibited at South Kensington, in September, 
1872, w'as aw'arded a First-class Certificate by the Fruit Committee of the 
Eo 3 'al Horticultural Society. We take Dr. Hogg’s description of it from the 
Fruit Manual^ w'hich runs as follows :—“ This is very like a very large Nonesuch, 
and not unlike the Blenheim Pippin when well grow'n. It is large, 3 in. and a 
half wide, and Sin. high, roundish, somewhat oblate, and very handsome. The 
