54 ON THE CULTURE OF 



as it allows an opportunity of incorporating the 

 dung and mould together. If hot dung cannot 

 be easily obtained, it may be dispensed with, 

 provided the seed is not sown earlier than the 

 month of May. 



Let the ground be ridged up as before directed, 

 and when wanted for use, level it down ; then 

 mark out six feet wide beds for each, and three 

 feet alleys ; afterwards place the line to the 

 middle of the ridge, and mark out three feet six 

 inches, which must be the distance from the 

 centre of each glass. Take out two spades- 

 ful of the mould, level it on the ridge, 

 and put one spadeful of light rich earth in 

 its place, for the purpose of receiving the 

 seed. If the natural soil is light and rich, 

 take out one spadeful, making it round and 

 hollow, about eight inches wide ; then sow 

 the seed from eight to twelve under each 

 glass. If the mould is dry, apply water to the 

 seed, place the glasses on, and shut them down 

 close, observing as they become dry. to sprinkle 

 them with water. 



