... reduce the bunches where left too thick. Stop the shoots at one joint above the fruit. THE KITCHEN-GARDEN.—Plant beds of asparagus and seakail, and spring dress the standing beds of the former. Plant out cauliflower and lettuce plants. ...

... es of his cottage. The mulberry tree especially always comes in for a glowing account of its rich fruitfulness; and the asparagus bed owes a heavy debt of gratitude to its master. The guest may be a phlegmatic person, and may wearily follow his excited ...