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culture of the potato, by following which he has been among the most exten- 

 sive and successful exhibitors of potatoes. Those who want to be equally suc- 

 cessful cannot do better than consult this volume, it being an embodiment of 

 the practice which has brought so much success to its author. 



The Orchard -house (by Thomas Rivers). Sixteenth Edition. Edited and 

 arranged by T. Francis Rivers. Longmans & Co. 



When a work has reached its sixteenth edition, it seems almost superfluous to 

 notice it. It is well known that the author of this work, the late Thomas 

 Rivers of Sawbridge worth, was the originator of the cultivation of fruit-trees 

 in pots in cool glass-houses on an extensive scale and in a systematic style. 

 The enterprise in his hands has been thoroughly successful, and the practice 

 that resulted in success is very fully and clearly embodied in this volume. It 

 is not a mere epitome or skeleton of his methods of procedure. It is a very 

 elaborate and complete treatise, embracing all that relates to the construction 

 of suitable houses, and the potting, training, and after-management of Apricots, 

 Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, Figs, Grapes, Oranges, Cherries, &c. &c, 

 in pots. Almost every branch of the subject is clearly illustrated with wood- 

 cuts. Any one interested in the Orchard-house system of fruit-growing in pots 

 cannot have a better guide than this nicely -got-up volume. 



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KITCHEN-GARDEN. 



The very important operation of plant- 

 ing the stock of vegetables for winter 

 and spring supplies is generally com- 

 pleted by this time ; but where ground 

 is limited in proportion to the demand 

 for garden produce, various methods 

 have to be adopted to meet the case. 

 Many have to keep their Broccolis, and 

 all other of the Brassica kinds, in store 

 plots of ground till there is a clearance 

 of other crops, and the necessary pre- 

 paration made for permanent planting. 

 Broccoli may be lifted and transplanted 

 when nearly fully grown, and be great- 

 ly improved by the operation. It firms 

 the tissues of the plants, and enables 

 them to stand severe weather much 

 better. Ground may, as it becomes 

 vacant, be planted more thickly (with 

 such sorts as Kale, Brussels Sprouts, 

 and Savoys) now than when done 

 during June and July. Strawberries 

 which have stood three years may be 

 trenched down, and the ground will 

 answer well for Coleworts, Spinach, 

 Lettuce, or winter Onions. By being 



well drained by trenching, and a large 

 quantity of trimmings of the Straw- 

 berries, with the mulching, turned to 

 the bottoms of the trenches, the soil is 

 kept open, and water allowed to pass 

 freely from the plants when there is 

 great abundance of rain or snow. 

 Stagnant moisture kills more plants 

 than severe frost. Artichokes (Globe) 

 should not be allowed to flower ; but 

 as soon as the heads are at their best 

 they should be cut, so that the plants 

 may not be unnecessarily weakened. 

 Artichokes grown on extra rich land, 

 or by frequent applications of manure- 

 water, are finer in quality, and more 

 tender, than those grown on starved 

 and crowded plants. Each plant should 

 stand well clear of its fellow, and have 

 the heads reduced in number when too 

 many show themselves. Asparagus 

 should not be allowed to become 

 crowded, especially if the crowns are 

 to be forced. They should have plenty 

 of light and air among them. If they 

 are prevented from flowering, they 



