March 1, 1908 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER: See 
Beet, Silver.—Sow a little seed in 
gronnd that has been well manuaed— 
that is, if the soil is not naturally suffi- 
ciently rich without it, which is generally 
the case. 
BELL’S BEET. 
Borecole or Kale.—It is doubtful if 
this vegetable is worth troubling about 
when there are so many other kinds of 
the cabbage family that can be grown. 
It will succeed best in the coolest dis- 
tricts. Seeds may be sown in beds or 
boxes like cabbage, and the seedlings 
afterwards transplanted. It prefers a 
rather stiff soil, but may be grown suc- 
cessfully in almost any garden. } 
Broccoli_Seed may be sown in the 
game way as cabbage seed, and the seed- 
lings afterwards transplanted, bearing in 
mind the rule that the richer the soil the 
wider apart the plants. Plants available 
from previous sowing may be planted out. 
Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, 
and Savoy may be planted out if well- 
grown seedlings are available. Seed also 
may be sown, and care should be taken 
not to sow it too thick in the drills, 
Celery.—Sow a pinch or so of seed in 
order to have the plants available when 
required. It should be remembered that 
celery requires a great deal of moisture 
during its growth, for its native localities 
are wet and marshy places Plant out a 
few well-grown seedlings in well-manured 
ground, Make shallow trenches so that 
water and liquid manure when applied 
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tioned that although the plant requires 
plenty of water during its growth, it may 
be possible to over-water, whereby the’ 
result is a loss of flavor. The proper 
quantity to apply can only be learned by - 
experience, and anyone ho will take an 
learn, The best manure to use for celery 
is the droppings of farm animals, mixed 
well with the soil when the ground is 
being prepared. If anyone wishes to try 
the common old method-of growing and 
blanching this plant he should dig out 
trenches 12 inches deep or more and about 
16 inches wide, the soil taken out of the 
trench to be spread along the top of the 
bank. At the bottom of the trench dig in 
a good supply of manure and plant strong 
stocky young seedlings 9 inches apart in 
the middle of the trench. The seedlings 
should be removed from the seed-bed with 
care and the roots injured as little as can 
be avoided, When the plants have at- 
tained a good growth they can be earthed 
up so as to make the stilks white, or 
‘ blanched,’ the ordinary term used. The 
soil must not be allowed to drop into the 
centre of the leaves, or they will probably 
decay or become injured and unfit for . 
use. Some gardeners tie paper round the 
stalks, but this is unnecessary if the stalks 
are held together, and care is taken when 
earthing-up.is done. 
Cress and Mustard.—Sow _a little seed 
every now and then in a small, well- 
manured piece of ground. 
will need water frequently when ‘they 
come up, and also subsequently. aft 
Endive.—Seeds may be sown in a seed- 
bed or boxes, and when the seedlin.s 
have grown large enough to handle they 
may be transplanted. This plant is best 
suited to a warm climate Plant out 
about 1 foot or 15 inches apart. When 
the plants are pretty well full grown the 
leaves should be tied together so that the 
inner ones may become white and tender. 
Herbs.—Seeds of all kinds may be sawn. 
These useful plants should not be for- 
gotten. Sow in pots, boxes, or seed-beds, 
and afterwards transplant. Parsley should 
be transplented whilst it is very young, » 
for it soon sends out a long tap-root which 
had better not be broken. 
Lettuce.—Sow seed in the seed-bed for 
future planting out. If any strong young 
lettuces are to be had plant them out in 
rich, well-dug ground. It is very often 
the custom to sow lettuce seed at this 
season of the year in rows where the 
plants are to grow, and not transplant. 
because transplanted lettuces are very 
likely to run quickly to seed. 
Leek.—This time of year is about. the 
best season to sow seed largely of leeks. 
Prepare a seed-bed and sow in rows. 
When the plants are about 8 inches in 
height they may be transplanted to a bed 
made exceedingly rich with good farm- 
yard manure. Make shallow trenches and 
plant in rows about 18 inches apart, the 
leeks to stand about 9 inches from each 
The plants. 
other. Water and liquid manure will be- 
needed often if it is desired to grow the - 
best of plants. 
’ Peas.—In cool, moist climajes sow a 
few rows of this excellent vegetable. 
Prepare the ground well, and if it is poor 
é _ apply a good deal of farm-yard manure. 
interest in the gardenlng work will soon .. 
‘Radish.—Sow a little seed occasionally - 
to keep up a supply. 
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Sea Kale.—Sow a little seed in a seed- 
bed and afterwards transplant the seed- 
lings, just as cabbages are planted, to 
well-ma ured, deeply-prepared ground ; 
when the plants attain a good size they 
need to be covered and blanched, and for 
this purpose special kinds of pots are 
made, but dead leaves, manures: with 
plenty of straw, boxes, or something to 
keep the light away from the plants, will 
answer. 
Spinach.—Sow seed in drills in rich, 
rather moist, but well-drained soil. Let — 
the drills be about 18 inches apart, and 
when the seedlings appear, thin them out 
well. This is a very good vegetable and 
well worth growing. j 
ShaHots and Garlick—Plant out in 
drills about 1 foot apart as much of this - 
useful vegetable as is likely to be required. - 
The bulbs or cloves can be purchased 
from any seedsman. Dig the ground 
deep and manure it well. When planting 
just press the bulb firmly into the soil. 
Keep the plants free from weeds as they 
grow. Garlic may be planted out in the 
.8ame way as the above, taking care to 
divide the bulbs, 
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