MAR.] CHERRIES. 553 



Train in tlie summer-shoots of the dwarfs as they 

 advance, at tlie distance of about eight or nine 

 inches from each otlier ; and otherwise observe the 

 rules laid down for training and pruning cherries on 

 walls and espaliers, in the Fruit-Garden for Janua- 

 ry, June, and July. 



The plants must be duly attended to with water 

 throughout the season, and be liberally supplied, in 

 order to encourage their growth ; frequently exer- 

 cising the engine upon their branches, to keej) them 

 clean, and suppress the red spider. If the aphis or 

 green-fly appear on the leaves, let the house be fu- 

 migated with tobacco, as directed for the cherry- 

 house in forcing, last month. Encourage a large 

 and free circulation of air throughout the season. 

 Indeed, were it not for the sake of other plants that 

 may be placed in the house, as strawberries, French 

 beans, &c. it might stand open night and day. Af- 

 ter these articles, however, are removed, it should 

 be fully exposed, that the plants may grow^ strong, 

 make good roots, and be able to bear gentle forcing 

 next season. 



Of forcing established plants in the Cherry -House. 



If the plants have been treated, as directed in the 

 two former months, and if all has gone well, the 

 fruit will now (beginning of March) be setting. 

 The temperature of the house must therefore be 

 kept, as steadily as possible, to about 50 degrees, 

 lest the fruit drop ; this being the most critical 

 period of the forcing, and is sy with all stone- 

 fruits. 



