The Garden.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 29 October 1891, Page 3

The Garden.

Continue to tbin out trowing crops— a work of 'he greatest importance, and whioh should on no account be neglected. Advancing crops should be earthed up, especia ly Peas when they are fir-.t appearing through the ground. In sicking Peas avoid placing the sticks close together at the top ; in fact, the rows should be as wide apart at the top as a.t the bottom, boaring in mind that the psnts are intended to be grown between the two rows of sticks, and if sufficient space be not allowed at the tcp they will grow out of the aides, and are then liable to injury during highjwiuds. Do not sow Peas too thickly. It causes waste of both time and seed. Another sowing of Broad Beans should be made, choosing a well deep manured soil, lhe rows may be Sft. apart allowing 9in. between each plant. For the ear iest sowings of Dwarf Beans it is best to select the wnrmest position ofthe garden. The soil must also he in a highly fertile condition, having previously heen deeply dug and heavily manured. The rows should uot be less tban 2 feet apart for even the smaller growing vari sties and for such as Canadian Wonder 80 inches is none too much, 'lhe seeds must be sown thinly, or placed in threes, 3 inches apart.

Runner Beans may also be sown. To be grown to perfection this Bean requires a deep and rich root ran, but it may be regarded as ono of the most accommodating of kitchen garden crops as regards soil, for it will grow almost anywhere if the soil is in a fertile condition and not too muoh overshaded by trees. To secure the best results an open position should be selected. The crop will hold out longer on a heavy soil than on tbat of a lighter description.