4 THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
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GIANT IMPROVED EM’ EROR WILLIAM FRENCH’ BEAN. 
The Vegetable Garden. 
Every effort should be made to get 
things ready for the sowing and planting 
of spring vegetables, and for the planting 
of evergreens in the flower garden or 
shrubbery ; for, although the best time 
of year for planting them is during early 
autumn, with care and attention they 
will probably succeed satisfactorily If 
planted before hot weather sets in. 
Asparagus.—It would be desirable for 
those who intend to plant asparagus to 
prepare some land as soon as possible, 
for they can plant in August, or early in 
September and itis no use leavirg the 
preparation of the ground until ‘the last . 
moment. Asparagus is a vegetable which 
gives very little trouble after it is once -- 
planted. At the present time of year the 
haulm should be all cleared away, the 
soil between the rows cleaned iad forked 
up, and a dressing of manure spread over 
the bed as a sort of protection during the 
* very cold weather: but in many districts 
such protection is unnecessary. The 
manure may be forked in just before 
spring, and the stools begin to start with 
growth. 
Artichokes, Globe. — May be planted 
out now in those districts where the 
rainfall has been good, and other condi- 
tions are favorable, but there need te no 
hurry about the work until the early 
spring. Hither young plants or suckers 
may be planted, This vegetable needs 
good soil to enable it te produce the 
artichokes, which are the flower buds 
and are gathered just as they are about 
to open. 
Beans, French.—in the warm districts 
‘along the coast seeds may he sown towards 
the ‘end of the month; but whenever 
thore is a possibility of a visitation of 
frost, a sowing had better not be risked. 
Broccoli.—Sow a very little seed ocea-. 
sionally in order to keep. up a supply of 
seedlings to plant. Any plants already 
to hand and sufficiently advanced may be 
planted. The soil should be in good heart, 
or the broccoli is not likely to succeed as 
it ought. 
Cahbage -—Plant out from time to time 
during the month, and sow a little seed 
occasionally in order to keep up a supply 
of plants. Pe not sparing of manure if 
you wish to grow good cabbages, for this 
vegetable is a gross feeder, and should be 
well treated 
Carrot —There are many varieties of 
carrot, from extremely small to large. 
The small kinds are the best to sow during 
the month. Whilst young, the carrot is a 
tender and weak little plant, and is easily 
choked by weeds if they are not kept 
in check Advancing plants should be 
thinned out gradually. 
Cucumber.—Those interested in raising 
early cucumbers can raise seed under a 
glass frame in a warm. place, or on a hot 
bed if one has been made. The seedling 
can be planted out next month, but must 
be protected from late frosts, 
Endive.—Sow a little seed occasionally 
in the warm parts of the State. 
Leek.—Sow a little seea, just a pinch 
or two, during the month from time to 
time, in a seed-bed, Plant out any leeks 
that are large enough to move toa bed 
made rich with abundauce of manure. 
Plant the leeks in shallow trenches, give 
them abundance of water during their 
growth,and when nearly full grown earth 
up the stems. . 
Lettuce,— Sow a little seed occasionally 
during the month, Transplant from a 
seed-hed of a previous sowing any young 
lettuces that have sufficiently matured, 
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and be cautious not to break their roots. 
more than can be avoided. Use plenty of 
manure, and try to grow the lettuces. 
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Onions.—A little seed may be sown. 
occasionally if it be considered that suffi- 
cient ground has not already been laid 
down to onions. Plants may be trans- 
ferred from seed-beds to the garden if 
the weatner be suitable: If seed be sown 
during the month, some fine young plants. 
should be ready for planting out in the 
spring. tee 
DANVER’S YELLOW GLOBE, 
Parsnip,—Sow a little seed from time 
to time during the month in drills. The 
parsnip is a deep-roatiny plant, therefore 
' it is desirable to prepare the ground well 
and dig deep preparatory to sowing. 
Peas —Sow during the monih, ‘from 
time to time, as extensively as may be 
required, for peas should grow well at 
this time of the year if the season is at 
all favorable, The rows should Le fram 
3 to 4 feet or more apart. Plant the peas 
about 3 inches deep, and about 4 inches 
apart ; rel Aa 
Potato.— Plant a row or two during the 
month, in warm districts. 
Radish,— When used young and tender 
the radish makes 2 most useful change. 
There are many varieties, some of which 
