Shallots And Potato Onions

There should be no further delay in planting these, as it is already late. Planting bulbs of Shallots cost about a shilling a pound, of Potato Onions about sixpence. The former may be set out nine inches apart, the latter fifteen inches. Seed of Shallots may be sown now, but the crop will not be ready until the following year.

Tomatoes

Plants raised from seed sown a few weeks ago may now be three to four inches high, with a pair, or perhaps two pairs, of cut leaves. They should be set about five inches apart in boxes, or put singly in small pots, and given a light, airy position, so that they may keep sturdy. A flower stake may be put to them when they need support. The tips should not be stopped, but every little side shoot which forms on the main stem, in the socket of the leaf stalk, should be nipped out directly it is large enough to be caught between finger and thumb. Seed may be sown in a frame or greenhouse now, to yield plants for the main crop. Sunrise is a good variety.

Turnips

Fortnightly outdoor sowings may be made henceforth, if a succession of roots is wanted. The seed may be sown broadcast in a spare plot, or in rows between Peas, in drills half an inch deep, covered and promptly rolled or well trodden. Protect with threads or netting to keep birds off, and thin the seedlings early. Snowball and Veitch's Red Globe are good varieties. The former may be chosen for present and the latter for later sowings.

Vegetable Marrows

Seed may be sown now for the main crop. One seed will be enough for a small pot. The pots should go into a hot-bed frame or heated greenhouse. Long White and Pen-y-Byd are good varieties, but if early fruit is wanted, the Bush should be chosen.