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severe weather. It is, however, very important to observe that in 

 the case of bulbs or roots which commence their growth early in the 

 spring, the coverings should be partially removed, and their place 

 supplied with an empty pot. 



"We have by no means exhausted the subject, but sufficient has 

 been said to guide our readers to successful results. It must be 

 borne in mind that a sudden increase of temperature must be as 

 carefully guarded against as severe frosts, especially in the case of 

 wall plants, which are often exposed in early spring to the alternate 

 influences of bright sunshine by day, and sharp frosts by night ; 

 the injurious effect of these sudden changes must be prevented by 

 keeping the screens entirely before the plants during the prevalence 

 of such weather, and removing it only in dull days. In all cases, 

 protective coverings should be cautiously withdrawn on the approach 

 of spring, and never entirely dispensed with at night, in the case of 

 delicate plants, until the end of April, when they may be placed 

 aside in their summer quarters until again, 



" Autumn's yellow lustre gilds the scene." 



EOECING SEA-KALE IN EEAMES. 



OECINGr sea-kale in frames can be accomplished in a 

 variety of ways, but the plant is so manageable that 

 convenience is a matter for first consideration. For an 

 early supply the following plan may be recommended : 

 Make up a bed for a small two-light frame, using tree 

 leaves with a little fermented manure just to form the outsides, to 

 bring the bed into shape. For small families, New Tear's Day will 

 will be quite soon enough to commence. The leaves, etc., are well 

 beaten with a fork as the work of making up is going on. A height 

 of four feet at back, and three and a-half feet in front, will give out 

 sufficient heat for the purpose, as not more than a bottom-heat of 

 60° is wanted ; indeed, anything above 60 Q will induce a weak 

 growth. This bed may be made in any out-of-the-way corner of 

 the garden or frame-ground, and after it has been made a few 

 days, put in about six inches of leaf-soil. This will keep down the 

 steam, and will serve to plant the roots iu. A convenient size for a 

 frame is eight feet by four, and it should be divided into three parts, 

 as in the accompanying plan : — 



No. 1 compartment is planted first, and as six inches of soil will 

 not admit of tho roots being planted down, they may be laid in a 



January. 



