SECT. 5UV. OF RAISING CUCUMBERS. 137 



'covering up earlier and warmer, and uncovering 

 later; though the plants should not be deprived 

 of more light than what must be, through bad wea- 

 ther. 



In case of burning being discovered, take the 

 burnt mould from under the plants carefully, but 

 quickly, as far in as can be, without throwing them 

 down : remember to be cautious of steaming, and 

 think of lining (191) in time, that the plants be not 

 stunted by cold, for when they are materially checked, 

 they hardly ever recover it. Sometimes the applica- 

 tion of linings will so increase the heat as to occasion 

 burning ; let this be seen to, and (at least) remove 

 a part, and remake them when the violent heat is 

 abated. 



Earth up the shanks with dry mould, (kept in the 

 frame on purpose) as the plants increase; and let 

 warm mould be added to the sides of the heaps, as 

 soon as ever the roots begin to appear through, or trie 

 runners need support; proceeding thus, from time 

 to time, till the bed is rilled up level all over. For 

 this end, keep bringing in a little cold mould fre- 

 quently, laying it round the sides of the frame. 

 When the bed is filled finally with mould, it is a good 

 way to press it tightish round the frame, about a 

 hand's breadth, to keep the roots longer from the 

 outside* 



Some gardeners mould the bed all over, as soon 

 as they are satisfied there can be no more burning ; 

 but it is best to do it at several times, and not 

 sooner than is necessary to cover the roots, and sup- 

 port the runners ; because, where the mould lies 

 thin, the heat comes up better to warm the air in the 

 frame, for the leaves will want warmth as well as 

 the roots. 



Train the runners close down regularly with neat 

 pegs, as they proceed in growth, and prune the 



