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liberal supply of water at the root. Keep the succession plants growing ; 
syringe in the afternoon, and do not let the plants suffer from drought 
at the root, especially those planted out on ridges. Shift the plants as 
they may require pot-room ; do not shade, except for a few days after 
the plants are shifted, and attend to last month’s directions respecting 
airing, temperature, &c. Kitchen Garden .—Nothing could be more 
favourable, to get the soil in proper condition after a very wet autumn, 
than the dry spring of 1861 ; a warm shower now will cause all crops 
to make rapid growth. The principal thing now is to keep the hoe 
moving every opportunity among all growing crops and other parts of 
the garden; also go on with the thinning of Onions, Parsnips, Carrots, 
&c. Another sowing of the latter should be made early in the month 
for a late crop, and succession crops of Turnips and Lettuce, and another 
of Bread Beans, may yet be got in ; also Scarlet Banners and Dwarf 
Beans Succeasion crops of Peas should be sown at intervals through 
the month ; Marrow Peas are suitable for sowing in the early part of 
the month, followed by early kinds, such as Emperor or Sangster’s. It 
is a good plan to sow them in trenches, six inches deep, for the sake of 
moisture; the rows should be a good distance apart, so that they may 
have plenty of air and,light; Winter Greens ma}'’ be planted between 
the rows. Sow Lettuce, Early Cape, Walcheren, and other Cauliflower, 
and Snow’s Early Broccoli early in the month. Sow Coleworts not later 
than the middle of the month; the London Market and Rosette are 
among the best. Prick out and plant Celery for early crop; water after 
planting, and frequently in dry weather. Prepare more trenches, to be 
in readiness by the end of the month. Plant out Cauliflower, Lettuce, 
and Brussels Sprouts as soon as the plants are ready. Sow Cardoons 
immediately, if not already done. 
PLANTS FOR EXHIBITION. 
Cinerarias .—We will suppose that these are nearly out of flower, 
and consequently will require great attention to prepare them for 
cuttings for the ensuing season. They should now be placed in a shady 
situation-under a north hedge or wall, and when the wood is mature, 
cut down to about three inches of the surface of the soil. Stir the 
top of the soil slightly, and then surface neatly with a mixture of 
light turfy loam and leaf-mould. Sprinkle daily in dry weather, and 
protect in very wet weather by lights or other covering suitable to 
carry the water off. In a few days they will throw up suckers, which 
should be carefully taken off, and inserted in pots or pans prepared for 
the purpose, and placed under handglasses or in frames in a shady 
situation. Pot off as soon as rooted, and encourage by shifting into 
larger pots. Seed may now be sown for early flowering plants. Keep 
all plants cool and sprinkle frequently. Pelargoniums .—To admire 
the beauty of your plants as it more and more prominently appears 
may now be your chief employment. Water freely, but let it be in 
the morning, and your bloom will last all the longer. From the 
piercing rays of the sun and the industrious bee you must alike guard; 
and be sure to keep your plants and every nook about them perfectly 
clean, for the care you thus bestow you will be more than repaid. 
