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ward off frost by covering the sashes with dry old hay 
with straw mats laid on it. 
THE GESNERACEOUS HousE.—A good lively heat 
must be kept up for all the classes in this department ; 
the growing plants may be carefully watered, but the 
dormant ones, such as the Achimenes, Tydzas, Gesneras, 
&c., must be kept dry; some early Achimenes, Tydeas, 
and Gloxinias may now be started. (See p. 126.) 
THE PEA FRAME.—Sow Early Gem, and give all 
the air possible to those already advanced in growth. 
THe Potato House AND FRAMES.—In the begin- 
ning of the month plant Myatt’s Ash-leaved Kidney, 
or some other early sort, but I prefer the first; and 
sow early Radishes on the top. 
THE AsparaGus Pit.— The beds may now be put 
to work in earnest; give plenty of water to the roots. 
THE Earty Carrot FRAME.—Sow some Early 
Horn,‘or James’s Intermediate, and give air to those 
already up. Protect from frost. (See p. 177.) 
FEBRUARY. 
THE EarLy VINERY.—Last month’s directions are 
applicable here in the main. Where the vines have 
well broke bud, some little disbudding may be neces- 
sary; keep up a good heat. 
THE Lare VINERY.—The ‘vines are quiet, but the 
Strawberries may have a little water. 
Tue PracH Hovuse.—The Peaches will in some 
early localities be getting forward in the bud, but 
should have an abundance of air to keep them back ; 
all pruning both here and on the walls should be done 
at once. 
