THE CULTURE OF VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS FROM SEEDS AND ROOTS TEXT

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Page 1 1 match be well to level down and point in, half a spade deep, a thin coat of decayed manure to make a nice kindly seed-bed. Where soil known to be unsuitable, such as a damp clay or pasty lo Page 2 3 matches and the surface raked clean. Give the beds a liberal dressing of half-decayed manure, and carefully touch up the sides to make them neat and tidy. It is usual at the same time to dig a Page 3 1 match ed and this assists the setting of flowers in dry weather. A mulch of decayed manure will prove of great benefit to the plants and will prolong the period of bearing. In some gardens Page 5 2 matches the hoe during summer, and as autumn approaches regularly remove all decaying leaves. Those who have been accustomed to treat Sprouts and Kales on one uniform rough plan will be surpr Page 8 2 matches he plants stand for some time, the outer leaves begin to rot, and the decay proceeds inwards, to the deterioration or destruction of the plant. A clean and effective process is to cove Page 10 1 match soil, which will be sufficient provided it consists in great part of decayed manure, kept always moist enough for healthy growing. The next step will be to plant them out about six in Page 11 1 match hopped over with turfy loam from an old pasture. If the soil is poor, decayed manure should be added, but the best possible Melons may be grown in a fertile loam without the aid of man Page 14 3 matches rotection to the roots of the plants, and a light mulch of thoroughly decayed manure will prove very helpful in a dry season. In the event of prolonged dry weather, however, measures m Page 15 2 matches all piece off each of these at the time of planting to facilitate the decay of the tuber when it has accomplished its work, for having nourished the first growth the sooner it disappea Page 16 1 match be exercised to bestow the fluid on the Sea Kale only. As the leaves decay in autumn they should be removed, and the ground kept thoroughly clean. When finally cleaned up, let it be f Page 17 1 match af-mould, or a mixture of material turned out of pots, with some good decayed manure. In this the young plants will root freely and quickly without becoming gross, for they should atta Page 18 2 matches for pots or borders. As the plants advance, leaf-mould or thoroughly decayed manure in moderate quantity should be supplied; but, instead of incorporating it with the loam in the usua Page 20 1 match he absence of leaf-mould, use two parts of loam and one of thoroughly decayed manure with a few pieces of charcoal added. Sweetness is not absolutely necessary for success, but neverth Page 21 1 match y their seeds and mar the order of the garden. Dig them in, and their decay will nourish the next crop. If early sowing is practised, and the earliest possible produce of everything is Page 22 1 match of struggling against it. Where plants are occasionally lost through decay at the collar, small pieces of charcoal laid in a circle round the stem have proved a simple and effectual a Page 23 2 matches iant vines may every year be seen trailing over the sides of heaps of decayed turf or manure. All forward vegetables are prized, and Marrows are no exception to the rule. An early supp Page 24 1 match hought in one particular garden. The short and easy way with all soft decaying rubbish is to put it at the bottom of a trench when preparing land for planting. There it ceases to be a Page 25 6 matches n to the removal of the lower leaves of Cabbages, where they lie half decayed upon the ground. The heavy rains of this month interfere in a material degree with outdoor work, and are Page 26 3 matches consequence of long cultivation. Natural loams are the result of the decay and admixture of various earths, and they are mostly of a mellow texture, easily worked and highly productiv Page 27 2 matches value to this crop. BEET.—For a fine crop a moderate amount of well-decayed dung applied in autumn is almost essential, as well as 3 to 4 lb. of superphosphate per square rod in spri Page 29 3 matches d be rich and fine. Good loam, improved by the addition of thoroughly decayed manure and leaf-mould, with sufficient sand to render the texture porous, will suit all kinds of annuals t Page 30 3 matches ch to the middle of April prepare a compost consisting principally of decayed leaf-mould, with sufficient loam to render it firm, and sharp sand to secure drainage. Either pots or seed Page 33 2 matches ants suffer for the lack of water. ESCHSCHOLTZIA Hardy perennial A decade or so ago the predominant colours found in Eschscholtzias were yellow and orange, but in recent years a num Page 34 2 matches t and frost. After about six weeks, each bulb should be examined, and decayed specimens removed. If any of them have commenced growing, pot them and place in a pit or greenhouse. In Ma Page 37 2 matches the earth to a depth of eighteen inches or two feet, and fill in with decayed manure and loam, chiefly the former. Upon this put out the plant, or sow seed as may be determined. If thi Page 38 1 match the trench with a fork or pickaxe, replace with an equal quantity of decayed manure, leaves, old potting soil or any other suitable stuff that may be on hand. Finally return the top s Page 39 1 match e for it. As the flowering time approaches mulch the ground with well-decayed manure. The plants must be carefully staked and tied out. It is not merely necessary to secure the main s Page 40 2 matches oil. Poor land should also be enriched by incorporating a dressing of decayed manure as the work proceeds. Subsequently one or two light surface forkings will help to make the bed mell Page 42 1 match and rise slowly. When the buds show, a top-dressing of fresh loam and decayed manure will be helpful, and to allow for this the soil must be two inches from the tops of the pots when t Page 43 1 match e them. If the soil needs enriching, there is no better material than decayed cow-manure, which may be incorporated as the work goes on, or it can be applied as a top-dressing. Those w Page 44 3 matches ce, but there is no difficulty in obtaining it. A constant supply of decayed leaf-mould may possibly be arranged on the spot by sweeping up leaves and making a fresh heap every fall. Page 45 5 matches ed. Between the plants there must be a clear space or the leaves will decay through contact. While growing, a moist atmosphere, with a temperature of 60° or 65 °, will suit them; but i Page 46 2 matches he bed a heavy soil in an open situation, and dress it liberally with decayed manure. Give the land a deep digging, and lay it up rough, that it may be benefited by frosts. In January Page 47 3 matches l often prove effectual. Turfy loam three parts, leaf-mould one part, decayed cow-manure one part, with an addition of sharp sand, make a first-class compost. Sow in well-drained 48-si Page 48 2 matches y needful to dig it well, and to incorporate a sufficient quantity of decayed manure. If disposed to incur a little extra trouble to give the plants a start, take out some soil with a Page 49 1 match t will hold five or six bulbs, and the soil should consist largely of decaying vegetable fibre, such as peat, leaf-mould, and turfy loam. The pots can be stood in any sheltered positio Page 50 2 matches in bloom the roots can be washed free from soil for placing in vases. Decayed turf, with decomposed cow-manure and a proportion of sand, make an excellent potting soil for Tulips, and Page 51 1 match varieties. To do them justice the land must be liberally dressed with decayed manure, and the longer the bed can be made ready before planting, the better will it answer. Put the roots Page 52 1 match ble in the discoloration of the leaves which turn yellow and begin to decay. Several generations of the insect, the scientific name of which is _Phorbia cepetorum_, appear in the cours Page 53 6 matches ots, multiplies rapidly in the tissues, and produces malformation and decay. After the disease has made some progress insect agency frequently augments the mischief, so that on cutting Page 54 2 matches the disease is so far advanced that the outer leaf-stalks have become decayed, the entire plant should be removed and destroyed. It is of the utmost importance that every particle of d Page 55 2 matches greatly accelerate decay. No remedy is known, but we advise the purchase of the soundest and best bulbs. Good drainage and sufficient

Onion, 92, 123, 158, 162, 169, 175, 184, 185, 189 —Fly, 420 —Grub, 99 —Mildew, 442 —Pickling, 99, 175 —Potato, 99 —Salading, 184 —Underground, 99, 197 Orache, 132 Orange Daisy, 263 Origanum Majorana, 67 —Onites, 67 Ornithogalum, 347, 409 Ovularia elliptica, 448 Oxalis, 347, 406 Ox-eye Daisy, 250, 381 Pansy, 282, 369, 393 Papaver, 288, 397 Parsley, 68, 162, 176, 185, 187, 191, 197 Parsnip, 100, 162, 169, 193 Pastinaca sativa, 100 Pea, 101, 158, 162, 169, 176, 180, 184, 185, 187, 190, 195 —Disease, 443 —Siphon-Aphis, 417 —Sweet, 303, 371, 373, 379, 400, 406 Peat for Pot Plants, 356 Pelargonium, 265, 283, 369, 399 Pennyroyal, 69 Pentstemon, 283, 378 Pepper, Bird, 40 —Cayenne, 40 Perennial Phlox, 287, 378 Perennials, Hardy, 227, 386 Perilla nankinensis, 222 Peronospora arborescens, 450 —infestans, 437 —Schleideni, 442 —viciæ, 443 Perpetual Spinach, 132, 170, 176 Pests of Garden Plants, 414 —Fungus, of certain Flowers, 447 —of certain Garden Plants, 434 Petunia, 284, 363, 369, 383, 388 Phacelia, 373, 397 Phaseolus multiflorus, 22 —vulgaris, 17 Phlox Drummondii, 286, 369, 378, 398 —Perennial, 287, 387 Phorbia brassicæ, 421 —cepetorum, 99, 421 Phosphatic manures, 211 Phytophthora infestans, 117, 437, 445 Pickling Cucumber, 183 —Onion, 99, 175 Picotee, 287, 383, 399 Pink, 262, 288, 383 Pisum sativum, 101 Plasmodiophora brassicæ, 434 Platystemon, 373 Plumed Cockscomb, 248 Polianthes tuberosa, 351 Pollination of Melons, 84 Polyanthus, 288, 370, 394 —Narcissus, 344 Poppy, 288, 373, 378, 386 —Disease, 450 —Iceland, 397 —Shirley, 397 Portugal Cabbage, 53, 162 Portulaca, 289, 388, 394 —oleracea, 69 Potash manures, 212 Potato, 108, 158, 169, 176, 185, 187, 192, 193 —Disease, 117, 437 —Onion, 99 —spraying, 440 —Wart Disease of, 440 Pot Marigold, 67, 278 —Marjoram, 67 Pots, cleaning, 357 —sizes of, 357 Potting soil, 355 Primrose, 289, 370, 394 —Cape, 302 —Chinese, 291 Primula Auricula, 236 —Half-hardy, 292, 370 —Hardy, 293 —sinensis, 291, 388, 394, 396 —stellata, 292 —(veris) elatior, 288 —vulgaris, 289 Prince’s Feather, 373 Psila rosæ, 419 Puccinia malvacearum, 449 Pumpkin, 63, 180 Purslane, 69, 123, 289 Pyrethrum, 386 Radish, 118, 123, 159, 163, 170, 185, 187, 197 Rampion, 70, 123 Ranunculus, 293, 348, 370, 411 Raphanus sativus, 118 Rats, 432 Red Cabbage, 38, 166, 174, 188 —Spider, 426 Reseda odorata, 279 Rheum hybridum, 120 Rhubarb, 120, 163, 193 Ricinus, 293, 371, 384 Ridge Cucumber, 60, 179, 187 Roman Hyacinth, 337, 399, 404, 408 Root-knot Eelworm, 424, 445 Roots, Storing, 193 Rosemary, 70 Rosmarinus officinalis, 70 Rotation of Crops, 198 Rubbish, Garden, 185 Rudbeckia, 373 Rue, 70 Rumex scutatus, 70 Runner Bean, 22, 178, 183 Ruta graveolens, 70 Sacred Lily, Chinese, 346 Sage, 70 Saintpaulia, 295 Salad, Corn, 53, 122, 161, 185, 189 Salads, 122 Salpiglossis, 295, 371, 373, 398 Salsify, 123, 124, 176, 193 Salvia, 70, 295 Sanvitalia, 373 Saponaria, 373, 397 Satureia hortensis, 70 —montana, 70 Savory, Summer, 70 —Winter, 70 Savoy Cabbage, 38, 163, 181 Saxifrage, 386 Scabious, 397 Scale, 426 Schizanthus, 296, 378, 399 Schizoneura lanigera, 418 Scilla, 348, 400, 409 Scorzonera, 125, 170 —hispanica, 125 Sea Kale, 125, 159, 163, 170, 195 —Beet, 27 Sea Lavender, 298, 364, 379 Seed Sowing in January, 152 Senecio, 297 —Disease, 447 September work among Flowers, 400 —in the Vegetable Garden, 190 Septoria apii, 442 Shallot, 123, 129, 164, 187 Shrubby Calceolaria, 243, 366 Silene, 298, 373, 397, 400 Silver, or Sea Kale, Beet, 27 Sinapis alba, 92 —nigra, 92 Siphonophora pisi, 417 Sizes of Pots, 357 Sleepy Disease of Tomato, 444 Slugs, 429 Snails, 430 Snapdragon, 230 Snowdrop, 349, 406 Snowflake, Spring, 339 —Summer, 339 Soil for Pot Plants, 355 Solanum, 298, 371, 378, 394 —esculentum, 61 —Melongena, 61 —tuberosum, 108 Sorrel, 70, 123 Sparaxis, 338, 406 Sparrows, 106, 282, 326 Spearmint, 68 Spider, Red, 426 Spinach, 130, 159, 164, 170, 176, 185, 187, 192 —Beet, 132, 170, 176 —Moth Grub, 187 —New Zealand, 131, 170, 181 —Perpetual, 132, 170, 176 Spinacia oleracea, 130 Spirals, 132 Spraying Potatoes, 440 Spring Broccoli, 31 —flowering Stock, 301, 394, 400 —Flowers from Seeds, 313 Spring-Jack, 431 Spring Snowflake, 339 Sprouting Broccoli, 33, 188 Sprouts, Brussels, 33, 161, 166, 173, 178 Squill, Blue, 348 Stachys tuberifera, 132 Star of Bethlehem, 347 —Cineraria, 252 —Primula, 292 —of the Veldt, 263, 375 Static, 298, 364, 379 Stock, 299 —Intermediate, 301, 371, 400 —Spring-flowering, 301, 394, 400 —Summer-flowering, or Ten-week, 299, 379, 384, 389 —Winter-flowering, 301, 394 —Virginian, 373, 397 Stored Bulbs, 413 Storing Roots, 193 Strawberry, 133, 159, 170, 190 —Alpine, 137, 159, 170 —Forced, 136 Streptocarpus, 302 —Wendlandii, 302 ‘Stripe’ of Tomato, 444 Sugar Corn, 80, 180 Sultan’s Balsam, 273 Sultan, Sweet, 373, 397 Summer Broccoli, 32 —Cypress, 274 —flowering, or Ten-week Stock, 299, 379, 384, 389 —Savory, 70 —Snowflake, 339 —sown Vegetables for Autumn and Winter use, 185, 188 Sunflower, 138, 302, 373, 385 Swan River Daisy, 373, 398 Swede, 147 Sweet Basil, 66 —Herbs, 64, 168, 174 —Knotted Marjoram, 67 —Pea, 303, 371, 373, 379, 400, 406 —Sultan, 373, 397 —William, 307, 389 Synchytrium endobioticum, 440 Tagetes, 277 Taraxacum officinale, 60 Tarragon, 71 Temperature of Greenhouses, 358 Tender Annuals, 227 Ten-week Stock, 299, 379, 384, 389 Tetragonia expansa, 131 Tetranychus telarius, 426 Thalictrum, 386 Thrips, 427 Thyme, Common, 71 —Lemon, 71 Thymus Serpyllum vulgaris, 71 —vulgaris, 71 Tigridia, 350, 379 Tipula oleracea, 424 Tobacco, 281, 369, 388, 393 Tomato, 123, 138, 159, 164, 171, 181, 190 —Diseases, 443 Torenia, 308 Tragopogon porrifolius, 124 Traps for Vermin, 415 Trichobasis senecionis, 447 Triteleia uniflora, 350, 409 Tritonia, 350, 411 Tropæolum, 308, 351 —canariense, 308, 383 —majus, 308 —nanum, 309 —speciosum, 351 —tuberosum, 351, 406 Tuberose, 351, 409 Tuberous-rooted Begonia, 238, 323, 360, 366, 391, 401 Tufted Pansy, 310 Tulip, 352, 406, 409, 411 Turban Ranunculus, 348, 370 Turnip, 144, 164, 176, 182, 185, 187, 190, 193 —Fly or Flea, 422 Turnip-gall Weevil, 437 Turnip-rooted Celery, 51 Underground Onion, 99, 197 Uredo senecionis, 447 Urocystis gladioli, 448 Valerianella olitoria, 53 Vallota purpurea, 353, 372 Vegetable Garden, A Year’s Work in, 151 —Rotation of Crops in, 198 —Marrow, 147, 176, 182 —Oyster, 123, 124, 176 Vegetables, The Culture of, 1 Ventilating Greenhouses and Frames, 358 Venus’ Looking-glass, 373, 397 —Navel-wort, 373 Verbascum, 386 Verbena, 309, 364, 372, 380, 389 Vermin, Garden, Eradication of, 414 —Traps, 415 Viola, 310, 386 —tricolor, 282 Violet Diseases, 451 —Dog’s-tooth, 327, 402 Virginian Stock, 373, 397 Viscaria, 373, 397 Wallflower, 310, 390, 395, 409 Warm Border, 196 Wart Disease of Potatoes, 440 Wasps, 430 Water Cress, 54, 123, 171 Watering Pot Plants, 357 Waxpod Bean, 24 Weeds, 190 Weevil, Turnip-gall, 437 Whitlavia, 373, 397 Wigandia, 311, 372 Windflower, 229, 321 Winter Aconite, 353, 410 —Broccoli, 31 Winter Cucumber, 58 —flowering Stock, 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