BRITISH MODES OF CULTIVATING 



did not succeed. He formed a chamber, or va- 

 cuity of about six inches in depth, and covered it 

 with perforated oak-plank ; on this he placed the 

 earth, in which, in some cases, he turned the plants 

 out of the pots ; and, in others, plunged the pots 

 in the earth, or in rotten tan. The steam was 

 admitted to fill the chamber ; the quantity of heat 

 imparted to the earth was very great, but, contrary 

 to his expectation, no vapour ascended into the 

 mould, which became excessively dry and husky ; 

 nor was he able, by frequent waterings, to keep it 

 in a state fit for vegetation ; the roots of the plants 

 in it, in spite of every precaution, become shriv- 

 elled and dry. 



Insects. None of any consequence have yet ap- 

 peared at Earlscourt, nor is it likely they will ever 

 become numerous there, while steam is used. Were 

 they to become ever so abundant, keeping the air 

 of the house filled with steam for two or three 

 days together, would effectually destroy them, 



Fruit produced. The object of every commer- 

 cial gardener is to have some fruit ripening in 

 every month of the year, but especially in winter, 

 when the price is high. In summer great numbers 

 are imported, or sent in from the hired-out gar- 

 dens of country gentlemen, which greatly reduces 

 the market value below the real value, or actual 

 cost of production. 



The Pine Apple is extensively cultivated by Mr. 

 Grange, of Kingsland, and Mr. Wilmot, of Isle- 

 worth, in nearly the same manner as by Mr. 



