4 _ THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
4 
TREE ONION. 
Operations for the Month. 
Although we are now in mid-winter, 
the winter in this State is generally so 
mild, when comparing it to such winters 
as those experienced in Canada, other 
parts of North America, and the northern 
portions of Europe, that we have no diffi- 
culty in raising a sufficient supply of 
nearly all the best sorts of vegetables 
that can be grown. ~ 
_ Artichoke, Globe. — Some suckers. or 
young plants may be put out during the 
month, but this may be delayed, if neces- 
sary, until nearer spring. Plant about 
3 feet apart, and if the soil is dry, they — 
had better be well watered after planting. ~ 
Artichoke, Jerusalem.—This is quite a 
-differeut vegetable to the above, and in 
- no way related to it. and properly speak- 
ing is not an artichoke at all. It is a 
native of Brazil. It is a remarkably easy 
vegetable to grow, and will succeed on 
almost any kind of soil if it be well dug 
and well manured with old rotten manure, 
Over-manuring is apt to cause the stalks 
to grow too rank, and then the tubers 
will not be so plentiful. It is an excellent 
vegetable, as well as a wholesome one, 
and it should be grown in every vegetable 
garden. The tubers had better be planted 
as soon as they can be obtained, as they 
will not keep out of the ground for any 
length of time. Make rows about 3 feet 
apart, and plant the tubers along these 
rows about 1 foot apart, and about 5 
inches deep. Cover with soil and keep 
free from weeds. Endeavours ‘are being 
made by seedsmen in Europe to raise 
tubers as smooth as possible, and it is 
most probable their efforts will be crowned 
_ with success. 
Beans, Kidney.—These may be sown 
in the warmest parts of the State, and 
_-only in places free from frosts, _ 
The Vegetable Garden. 
Beans, Broad.—The present month is a 
suitable time to sow to any extent. This 
vegetable prefers a stiff soil, but will sue- 
ceed fairly well in any soil if it be well 
manured. Sulphate of lime will be found 
to improve the quality of the beans eon- 
siderably. Superphosphate of lime is also 
useful. Manures rich in nitrogen should 
be avoided. : 
Cabbage ---Sow a sufficient quantity of 
seed to meet requirements. Sow alsc some 
seed of the red or pickling cabbage, for it 
will be found to be useful. The pickling 
may be done without any difficulty. The 
cabbage should be cnt up into fine cross- 
slices, and covered well with salt for about 
three days or more. The salt should be 
rubbed well into the cabbage occasionally. 
Then place the cut-up cibbage in pickle- 
jars, and pour in and cover with boiling 
vinegar. Allow it to cool, and then cork 
the bottles securely. This may be used at 
once. They may be planted out as required. 
Endive.—Sow a little seed in the warm 
parts of the State. It is a native of a 
warm climate, and therefore succeeds well 
in warm places, although some varieties 
will grow well almost anywhere. 
EARLY SHORTHORN CARROT. ~ 
Carrot.— Sow a few rows of this useful 
vegetable, and thin out former sowings, 
The small. carrots thinned out need not 
be thrown away, for they cin be used in 
soups, Try Harly Shorthorn variety. 
Leek.—This is a good, useful, and whole- 
some vegetable, and should be grown 
largely. Sow a good quantity of seed in a 
seed-bed. - If any fair-sized seedlings aro 
available, plant them out in very richly- 
-manured shallow trenches. Some of the 
best varieties are London Flag and im- 
proved Musselburg. The trenches should 
be about 18 inches apart, and the young 
leeks should be planted deep in the soil,. 
‘about 9 inches apart. The leek isa greedy — 
fetder, and needs abundance of manure 
-and water to bring it to the greatest 
perfection. ; 
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. Lettuce.—Sow a little seed, and plant 
out strong seedlin s from the seed bed. - 
Remove them carefully, and, if possible, 
without breaking their roots. Sy 
Onions, ~--Sow a little seed, and attend 
to seedlings which are coming up from 
former sowings. They must be kept quite 
free from weeds. Thin out as the plants 
become strong. Spread a dressing of soot 
and salt, half and half, about the young 
onions. 
Parsnip.—Sow a little seed; thin out 
former sowings, and keep down the weeds 
as they grow. RES 
SEA KALE, 
Peas —Sow largely, in rows about 3 — 
feet apart. When the plants are about 3 
or 4 inches high, stick in some light brush 
or sticks alongs the rows for the peas to 
climb over. Be careful not to make the 
brush too dense and thick or the plants 
cannot grow. The seed should be put 
about 4 inches apart in drills, which 
should be about 3 or 4 inches deep, but 
not more. : 
Radish.— Sow small quantities of several — 
sorts. Some are round and others long. 
Use them before they become large and 
hard. 
Herbs.—Divide any old plants and 
_ replant. i bse 
Salad Plants, such as mustard and cress 
and radishes, may be sown from time to 
time ag required. Tender radishes are : 
always useful, but all that are hard. pithy, 
or overgrown shonld be pulled up and 
thrown to the pigs or chickens. 
Muirden College, 
CURRIE STREET. 
TELEPHONE 1,502, 
COMMONWEALTH CLERICAL 
EXAMINATION IN JULY. 
Intending Candidates should consult the 
Prineipal (Mr. Muirden) with reference to 
this examination. i 
SPECIAL EVENING CLASSES are 
boing formed, and will be conducted per- 
sonally by the Principal. — : 
Send for particulars to the College, and 
lose no time in joining one or other of the 
Classes if you would ensure success. 
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