Asparagus

Complete the making of new beds and the sowing of seeds.

Beetroot

A sowing of the Globe may be made, scattering the seed thinly in drills drawn a foot apart and an inch deep in well-dug but unmanured ground. String some black thread loosely over the rows, or cover with fish netting, to keep birds off.

Broccoli

Old plants from which the hearts have been cut may be cleared off, and the ground prepared for late Peas. The varieties Late Queen and Model may be sown now for use next spring. Seedlings from earlier sowings may be thinned.

Beans

Dwarf French Kidney Beans may now be sown in rows two feet apart and three inches deep. The seeds may be put nine inches apart. Canadian Wonder is a good variety.

Cauliflowers

The variety Autumn Giant should be sown in drills half an inch deep and a foot apart for autumn use.

Celery

Plants in boxes should be pricked out if crowded, and given plenty of air.

Cucumbers

Plants in bearing should be top-dressed with fresh soil. The side shoots which are bearing fruit should be "pinched" a leaf or two beyond the fruit. Seed may be sown for late crops.

Horse Radish

Young pieces may be planted now in deeply dug soil.

Mint

The present is a suitable period for dividing patches of Mint that have got very thick. The central parts may be thrown away, and the inside pieces replanted in fresh soil.

Onions

Plants that were raised by sowing in boxes under glass in winter ought to be strong, and may be planted a foot apart in rows eighteen inches asunder, in deep, rich soil that is firm at the top. Water them in unless the weather is showery, and do not be alarmed if one or two leaves fade - more will come soon.

Peas

Seed may be sown for late crops. Gladstone and Autocrat are good varieties. The drills should be four feet apart and three inches deep.

Potatoes

Finish planting for the season. Draw soil to exposed tops.

Savoys

Sow seed for winter produce. Drumhead is a good variety.

Thyme (Lemon) may now be propagated by cuttings.