PT. iv.] JANUARY 187 



still. Broad Windsor Beans and " Sangster's No. i " Peas, 

 may be sown rather thick, but only in open weather; 

 under similar conditions, towards the end of the month, 

 Cabbages, where they can be had, may be planted for 

 earliest use. 



Protect Globe Artichokes with litter ; lay manure and 

 salt over Asparagus beds, but do not dig them. Where it 

 can be found, there is no better manure than sea-weed. 



In a sunny border an early planting of Kidney Pota- 

 toes may be put in. This sort should never be cut, but 

 planted whole. 



Spinach can be sown in a sheltered border in succes- 

 sion, though it is risky. That grown in autumn should be 

 kept clear of weeds and withered stalks. 



Where there is an early hot-bed, a first sowing of 

 Lettuce, Cucumbers, and Tomatoes is desirable. 



In the greenhouse the temperature ought to be kept 

 as equable as possible not lower than 50 at night, not 

 higher than 60 in the day with judicious admission of 

 air ; avoidance of damp is of even more importance than 

 of frost. 



Pelargoniums, Chinese Primulas, and some of the early 

 bulbs will render the house full of interest. 



Dahlia roots, laid into the surface mould of the hot- 

 bed, will soon sprout, and give a good supply of early 

 cuttings. 



If any Hyacinths, Narcissus, Anemones, or Tulips 

 should be still unplanted, put them in on some fine dry 

 day. 



