204 The Profitable Culture of Vegetables. 



so that it all presents a level surface. Set the first row of 

 frames on the manure straight and level, and square with the 

 section ; then take out the second trench, and throw the soil 

 from this on the manure inside the first 

 frame. Repeat this operation until the sec- 

 tion is finished, the soil from the first trench 

 being used to put inside the last frame. 



The soil in the frames must be well broken 

 up and levelled; in the centre under each 

 light open a space, about 9in. across, and 

 fill it with light rich compost. As each bed 

 is finished put on the lights and cover with 

 mats. 



Planting. A few days after covering the 

 soil will be warm, and then the plants can be 

 set out in the compost, one plant under each 

 light, with one lateral directed towards the 

 back and the other towards the front of the 

 frame. Care must be taken that the roots 

 are not disturbed. After planting, water 

 gently with tepid water, then shut down the 

 lights closely for three or four days, cover 

 with mats at night, and shade from strong 

 sunshine during the day by scattering litter 

 over the lights. When growth has started 

 freely give air and water, very little at first 

 but gradually increasing with the growth of 

 the plants. The soil should be kept moist 

 but never sodden, and if the weather should 

 become very dull and cold watering should 

 cease altogether or be given in great moder- 

 ation. If, as sometimes happens, severe weather returns late 

 in spring, the spaces between the frames and round the ends 

 should be filled with warm manure. Covering with mats at 

 night should never be omitted until well into June. 



Training and General Management. If the laterals are 

 strong when the plants are set out they should be stopped at 

 the second leaf, or if not strong enough at that time then 

 about a week after planting. This will cause four shoots or 



