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stable litter should be put into the frame and firmly 

 packed, with an inch or two of sand spread over it. This 

 bed should be allowed to stand until the heat of the ma- 



43. Rhubarb under a forcing -house bench. 



nure has declined to about 70 degrees, and not below 65 

 degrees, before the crowns are placed on it. For this 

 work advantage should be taken of a day when the 

 weather is mild, as the crowns are easily damaged by 

 frost. Large crowns five or six years old are preferable 



