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THE COTTAGE GARDENEB. 
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dating of every tiling that is sown or planted, and space 
should be left on the lace of the tally for any future 
observations. We always, at the time of shrubbery- 
thinning, tree-cutting, or any other kind of wood-work, 
take care to save plenty of sticks, about two inches in 
diameter, and store them by, ready to be put in order 
during rough weather; when they are trimmed out, cut. 
into lengths from eighteen inches to two feet, pointed at 
one end, and cut at the other witli a hatchet, and after¬ 
wards planed to a smooth surface. The tallies are then 
painted lead colour, dried and stored; and, if we fancy 
the face not quite smooth enough for writing on, with a 
bit of broken glass, it is quickly made as smooth as 
required. Where such tallies as these can be procured, 
they are the most durable, and save the expense of 
buying laths, which would otherwise be the best articles 
to prepare for such purposes. The saving of valu¬ 
able time is very great when the busy season comes 
on, if we have all these little matters conveniently ready 
at hand. 
Framing at this time requires strict attention. 
Cucumbers or Melons already ridged out should have, as 
much as possible, the heat applied at the top, keeping 
the interior atmosphere healthily heated from about 70° 
to 72°, applying air liberally, and keeping the interior 
well sprinkled down at shutting-up time with tepid 
water, keeping up at all times a kindly humidity. Young 
plants should be maintained in a sturdy condition, by 
being kept close to the glass, giving occasional applica¬ 
tions of a little tepid liquid manure, airing liberally, and 
applying heat to the summit of the frame or pit. Seeds 
of favourite varieties should be sown in succession. 
Place also in heat in succession, Asparagus, Sea-hale, 
and Rhubarb. The Asparagus in full cut may be much 
assisted by applications of diluted tepid clear manure 
water. 
Carrots.- —The well-known Horn variety still main¬ 
tains its character for earliness; and is, indeed, as 
profitable to grow for general purposes as any variety 
that can'be named. It may be cultivated on shallow, 
chalky, clayey, or gravelly soils, even where it is almost 
useless to attempt the cultivation of the other varieties; 
and on rich light soils this variety does not run so much 
to leaves as the other, so that we consider it worthy of 
culture in every garden. The next best variety for j 
cottage culture is the Green-top, which produces ex¬ 
cellent crops, and is a very free grower; the Surrey is to j 
be recommended for good colour and long keeping; and 
the Orange, AUrbujham, and Belgian, are also favourites 
for some kinds of soils. The White Belgian is the most 
profitable to cultivate for cattle. Carrots should always 
be sown in drills, the seed being first well parted, and 
mixed in charred dust or wood-ashes. 
Celery. —There are many improved varieties of late 
years, but a good description of both Rod and White is 
all that is required for any garden ; and sown on a little 
heat in April is soon enough to secure good plants, which 
will not be likely to run or get pipy. 
Cress.— The Plain-leaved or common cress, with mus¬ 
tard, is the best for sowing in warmth for winter salad; 
and the Curled for sowing out of doors in the autumn, as 
.well as for an out of doors supply throughout the winter; 
and the American for sowing in any corner also, for a 
winter’s supply. The latter resembles the water-cress j 
more than either of the others. 
A small spot of Chervil should also be sown in Sep¬ 
tember for winter use, and occasionally throughout the 
year, by those who are fond of it; as well as Cardoons 
and Corn salad. 
Endive. —There is a good curled variety which, as well 
as the Plain-leaved improved Batavian, are amongst the 
best kinds; and to afford a winter’s supply, they may be 
sown from June until September. 
Lettuce. —There are many varieties, the Hardy Brou n 
Cos, which stands foremost as the best variety through¬ 
out the year ; the White Cos, which is a good summer 
lettuce; the Victoria Cabbage Lettuce, and the Broun 
Genoa are also good summer lettuces; and the Hardy 
Hammersmith Cabbage Lettuce is a good winter variety. 
Onions. —We have never been able to discover a better 
kind than the White Globe, the Old Broun ditto, or 
James' Keeping. The Deptford and Reading are good 
for general winter’s use; and the White Spanish and 
Brown Tripoli may be grown very large, and are good 
autumn kinds; and the Two-bladed Onion is a very 
useful kind when its culture is understood. 
James Barnes. 
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION. 
AN EXTRA SCALE 
By the Authoress of 
I have received the accompanying Estimate from a lady, 
whose views and practice of economy are strict and deter¬ 
mined. She has, in her changeful life, experienced almost 
every shade of poverty and plenty, and therefore her 
opinions are not visionary, nor her ideas theoretical. What 
she states is the truth, and truth of the present day. She is, 
at this present time, practising the very closest economy 
upon a small hut sufficient income for a widow; and having 
done everything, and directed everything herself, through 
all her vicissitudes, she is well acquainted with all that 
money can and ought to do, and all that small means oblige 
us to do without. Her residence is in a small hut beautiful 
town in Sussex, and her Estimate is founded upon the rate 
of provisions, house rent, aud wages of ’ that county, at the 
present time. 
The remarks with which my friend introduces her calcu¬ 
lations are the following: “ Imagine a young couple with 
three children, reduced to i‘100 per annum, what are they 
to do ? Prayerfully seek help from God, and lay aside, 
OF EXPENDITURE. 
“ My Flowers,” &c. 
annually, £5 of that small pittance to he devoted to His 
service; and although little can be done with so small a 
sum, the resolute determination that no want, however 
great, shall make them encroach upon that mite, will bring 
dowu a blessing on the rest; and surely they will have 
enough and to spare. I do not say that this is all they 
can give, but it is all they devote exclusively for that pur¬ 
pose.” 
My friend has ever practised what she here suggests; 
and in the midst of severe difficulties and trials, she has, 
with undiminished cheerfulness, rested in hope: the afflic¬ 
tions that have been softened in ‘their descent, and the 
dangers that have been averted just when they seemed at 
hand, in conjunction with the privations through which she 
lias been safely and comfortably led, prove the truthfulness 
of her own remark, that there will be “ a blessing on the 
rest,” and encourage us all to strive that our A deep poverty” 
may abound “ to the riches of our liberality,” to the praise 
and glory of God. 
