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THE CONDOR PEACH. 
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keep all. free from weeds, and to get each kind requiring such aid finally and 
permanently thinned out. Nor must there be alack of artificial waterings, should 
the weather prove at all dry, as it is at this particular time, when all subjects 
are in full growth, that such aids are of so great importance. Let all superfical 
waterings be given freely, either in the very early morning or evenings of warm 
dry days, and if diluted manure-water can be used, so much the better. 
Attend to the necessary transplanting of Autumn Cauliflowers , Broccolis 
(the Walclieren and Snow’s Winter White), Brussels Sprouts , Coleworts (such 
as Rosette and Little Pixie), &c., always taking advantage of a showery period 
to do so, as the seedling-plants succeed infinitely better when transplanted thus 
than they possibly can do when u set out ” during hot arid weather. Pinch back 
the points of Broad Beans immediately the blooms have “ set ” and the young 
pods have formed. Make successional sowings of Dwarf French Beans , Broad 
Beans (of the Early Long-pod section), Peas , Carrots (of the Early or Short Horn 
kinds), to insure a successional supply of young tender produce. Keep all recently 
planted-out Tomatos, Vegetable Marrows, Capsicums , Bidge Cucumbers , Sweet 
Basil , all of which should have been planted out with the advent of the 
month, well watered, that they may make a strong healthy start, as accord¬ 
ing to the earlier growth, whether robust or weakly, so will be the future success, 
or otherwise of the crops. Towards the middle of the month the last spring or 
early-summer sowings of Spinach , Turnips , Cabbages , and Cauliflowers should be 
made, and if possible, upon a cool moist site ; always doing this if possible in 
showery weather. It is desirable also to sow during such periods, a batch of 
Lettuce , of Endive , and of Radishes , as catch crops, and to assist the regular 
periodical sowings, because even though they may be sown within a week or two 
of other similar sowings, they invariably become fit for use, and prove often the 
more meritorious productions, at a time distinct from the others, and will generally 
stand more hot sunshine than such as “come up” under less kindly circumstances. 
Give to all Cucumbers abundance of air at this time, both by day and night ; 
and supply daily libations of tepid water about 4 p.m., immediately before shut¬ 
ting down the frames, to encourage a constant and free growth. Finally, trans¬ 
plant the earlier trenches of Celery; let the trenches be very liberally manured, 
and souse them thoroughly with water immediately before and after planting. 
It is customary to form early trenches upon ground from which the early crop of 
Peas has been picked. Our plan has been to dig the trenches out during the 
winter, upon the ridges of which crops are grown.— William Earley, Valentines. 
THE CONDOR PEACH. 
WITH AN ILLUSTRATION. 
'E received the specimens of this handsome Peach from which our drawing 
was made, last summer, from Messrs. Rivers and Sons, of Sawbridge- 
worth. The sample we obtained was about medium size, of a roundish, 
depressed figure, with a deep suture, terminated by a small nipple-like 
point. The surface was very finely downy, and the whole fruit tinted as if washed 
over rather lightly with pale rosy-red, the colour not being very dark at any point, 
while towards the crown it became a little marbly. The flesh was whitish, slightly 
blotched with red about the stone, and very juicy, rich, and piquant in flavour. 
Our examples were received about the end of July, and had therefore probably 
been grown under glass. The variety is said to have been raised from Early Silver, 
