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KITCHEN GARDENING FOR APRIL. 
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it should be so. Others are planted as memorials of births, of coming of age, of 
marriages, or of deaths ; others to commemorate royal and other visits. Some are, 
no doubt, planted in small places because the owners are fond of fine trees. Some 
are planted in and about large places, by those who lack foresight; but it hap¬ 
pens that a large proportion of new trees, when first introduced and while expen¬ 
sive, are planted in pleasure-grounds, lawns, and flower gardens, by the direc¬ 
tions of the proprietors, as may everywhere be seen until this day. Nearly all the 
Araucarias throughout the country, for years after their introduction, were thus 
planted. All the first Araucarias planted at Bicton were planted in the flower 
garden. So also with Oedrtis Deodar a, and many species of Pinus , Abies , Juniperus , 
&c., all of which were subsequently removed by me; except a Pinus macrocarpa 
and Cedrus Deodar a that were 60 ft. high or more, and which were still left.— 
James Barnes, Exmouth. 
KITCHEN GAEDENING FOE APEIL. 
; S this is generally a month of showers and sunshine, advantage should be 
taken of every favourable opportunity for forwarding work. If from bad 
weather or any other cause any of the operations recommended last month 
remain undone, no time should be lost now in getting them completed. 
All seeds intended for early crops should be sown at once. Make successional 
sowings of the late varieties of Peas during the month ; Ne plus Ultra is a pea of 
great excellence. Earth-up and stake those sown last month as soon as they are 
sufficiently forward. Make sowings of Long-pod and Windsor Beans for succes¬ 
sional crops. Sow the main crop of Carrots at the beginning of the month in 
rows a foot or fourteen inches apart; also Parsnips , if not sown last month, and 
some Beet for an early crop. Sow the main crop of Broccoli , Savoy , Brussels 
Sprouts , Borecole , Cabbage , Cauliflower , and Lettuce at the beginning of the month 
in four-feet beds of light rich earth, in an open but sheltered situation, and cover 
over with nets to protect from birds. When the plants are up, and the seed- 
leaves fully developed, the netting should be removed, and a little slaked lime 
strewn over them as a preventive against slugs and fly. As soon as the plants 
are large enough to handle, transplant as many as may be required into nursery- 
beds, to strengthen before they are finally planted out. Towards the end of the 
month the main crops of Beet , Salsify , and Scorzonera should be sown. Sow 
Dwarf French Beans on a warm border towards the end of the month, and 
make the first sowing of Scarlet Banners about the same time. Sow some Early 
Dutch and Snowball Turnips ; also some Spinach and Radishes. Sow Mustard 
and Cress weekly. Sow Celery for late crops ; continue to prick out that sown in 
February and March about four inches apart on light rich soil, and protect with 
frames. Sow an abundance of Parsley. Sow Siveet Basil , Marjoram , Thyme , &c., 
towards the end of the month on warm borders, and cover lightly with fine 
soil. Make fresh plantations of Herbs. Pot off Tomatos and Capsicums. Plant 
out Cucumber and Melon plants, and sow a few more seeds for successional crops. 
