202 THE FORCING GARDEN. 



ward off frost by covering the sashes with dry old hay 

 with straw mats laid on it. 



THE GTESNERACEOUS 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 Achirnenes, Tydgeas, Gresneras, 

 &c., must be kept dry ; some early Achimenes, Tydseas, 

 and Gloxinias may now be started. (See p. 126.) 



THE PEA FRAME. Sow Early Grem, 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 Hyatt's Ash-leaved Kidney, 

 or some other early sort, but I prefer the first; and 

 sow early Kadishes on the top. 



THE ASPARAGUS PIT. The beds may now be put 

 to work in earnest ; give plenty of water to the roots. 



THE EARLY 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 LATE VINERY. The vines are quiet, but the 

 Strawberries may have a little water. 



THE PEACH HOUSE. 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. 



