April.

Kitchen Garden.—Manure and dig all vacant ground preparatory to autumn cropping. A few early peas, turnips, carrots, parsnips and onions for spring use may be sown. Plant out cabbage, cauliflowers, celery, potato-onions, shallots; dress asparagus beds.

Flower Garden.—Any alterations contemplated should be finished this month, and the transplanting of evergreens and flowering shrubs may be proceeded with. Finish the planting of spring bulbs, as crocus, jonquils, anemones, ranunculus, hyacinths, tulips, &c. &c. All hardy annuals may be sown, and cuttings may be struck of roses and other things that may be required. Cut down decayed flower stems, and divide the roots of those that are wanted. Pansies, violets, &c., may be propagated by cuttings and division of the roots.

Farm.—This is the best month for laying down lucerne and grasses for permanent pasture. The soil being properly prepared, care must be taken not to cover the seeds too deeply. For green fodder sow Cape barley and tares, or rye and tares; the former is preferable, being more succulent. In early localities oats may be sown for hay, but as a rule May is early enough.