22 ON THE CULTURE OF THE CUCUMBER 



laps, and well puttied wherever the squares do 

 not lie close. If the squares are large they will 

 be preferable, inasmuch as they will admit 

 more light, which is important during the 

 winter months. 



Having previously given instructions as to the 

 preparation of the dung for the seed-bed in p. 12, 

 I need not repeat them. The rules there laid 

 down for the seed-bed must be followed in the 

 case of the fruiting-bed. 



A situation well sheltered from wind is impor- 

 tant ; as well as a position where the greatest 

 quantum of sun can be obtained. Should the 

 soil be dry, and if it will admit of the bed and 

 linings being sunk two or three feet under the 

 surface, it will be greatly advantageous ; as the 

 manure will ferment much more regularly when 

 protected from the winds, and the frames being 

 thus reduced in height, will be the more easily 

 managed, as the interior of the bed can be 

 reached without the assistance of steps, or a 

 ladder. Should the ground require draining, I 



