CALENDAR OF OrERATIONS. 175 



FE B R U Alt Y. 



OUT-DOOR CULTURE. 



Not much can yet be done in this department, except 

 as explained last month. If pruning was not done in the 

 fall, take the earliest opportunity for the operation 

 during the first mild weather. Never cut a branch from 

 any plant when frozen ; rather wait beyond the usual 

 time, but do not delay in this case longer than is neces- 

 sary. Tie the vines to the stakes or trellises ; level 

 manure when necessary, so that the melting snow and 

 rains may wash it down amongst the roots previous to 

 digging or forking the ground after winter is over. 



COLD GRAPERY. 



The directions for last month will apply also to this ; 

 consequently, there is no need for repetition. 



FORCING HOUSE. 



As the weather is very changeable, generally, in this 

 month, the utmost care is required ; for, be it remem 

 bered, that all the growth we have got, so far, is artifi- 

 cial, and soon injured. Watch particularly the changes 

 from a north-east and wet storm, to the sudden, bright, 

 severe, and drying atmosphere of the north-west. In 

 such case, mind to keep the floor of the house damped 

 over several times during the first day, and afterwards 

 until the tender leaves can withstand the sun's fervid 

 influence. Syringe overhead every evening in clear 

 weather, but withhold water during wet sk)rms, and 

 while the blossoms are expanded, except on the floor of 

 the house. In the earliest house let the temperature 

 range from 60° at night to 85° or 90° with simshine. 

 For second early, see Jrurnal, page 87. 



