warf
Beans are but seldom allowed as much space as they require, and the rows
therefore should be thinned early, for crowded plants never bear so
well as those that enjoy light and air on all sides. In Continental
cookery a good dish is made of the Beans shelled out when about half
ripe. These being served in rich gravy, are at once savoury and
wholesome. Almost all the varieties of the Dwarf and Climbing sections
may be used in this way, and the Beans should be gathered when full
grown, but not yet ripe. The self-coloured varieties are also grown for
use as dry Haricots, in which case the pods should not be removed until
perfectly ripe.

==Bean, Climbing French==.--Sow this month for the main crop, and onwards
until June according to requirements. In a general way the treatment
usual for Runners will answer well for outdoor crops of the Climbing
French Bean.

==Bean, Runner==.--In the open ground sowings may be made as soon as
conditions appear safe, but it is well to sow again at the end of the
month or in June.

==Beet==.--The main crop should be sown in the early part of the month.
Thin and weed the early sown, and if the ground has been suitably
prepared, it will be needless to give water to this crop. As Beet is not
wanted large, it is not advisable to sow any great breadth until the
beginning of May, or it is liable to become coarse.

==Broccoli== to be sown for succession. Plant out from frames and forward
seed-beds at every opportunity. About the middle of the month sow for
cutting in May and June of next year.

==Brussels Sprouts==.--For the sake of a few fine buttons in the first
dripping days of autumn, when Peas and Runners and Marrows are gone, put
out as soon as possible some of the most forward plants, giving them a
rich soil and sunny position.

==Cabbage==.--Plant out from seed-beds at every opportunity, choosing, if
possible, the advent of showery weather. Sow the smaller sorts and
Coleworts, especially in favoured districts where there is usually no
check to vegetation until the turn of the year.

==Capsicum== can be sown out of doors about the middle of the month, and
nice green pods for pickling may be secured in the autumn.

==Carrot==.--Thin the main crops early, and sow a few rows of Champion
Horn or Intermediate, for use in a small state during late summer, when
they make an elegant and delicate dish.

==Cauliflowers== must have water in dry weather; they are the most hungry
and thi