244 FRUITS AND VLCETABLES UNDER GLASS 



general satisfaction. W'itli many of them the labor is trifling as compared with 

 that bestowed on other products of the forcing process. A house de\oted to 

 vegetables, when kept fully stocked with growing crops, will yield a large supply. 



A tvpe of Carrots best adapted for forcing purposes. 



One should always aim to select the very 



earhest and quickest niatiirint; 



\arieties for this work 



STRING BEANS 



Beans are easily forced during the Winter, and in private places where 

 choice vegetables are in demand they are highly appreciated, as they are far 

 superior to any that can be procured in the open market. If they are grown 

 inside, they do not receive any check; they get the heat and moisture suited 

 to their best development, and are tender and of rich flavor. Furthermore, 

 they are not exacting as to temperature, although the most satisfactory is a 

 minimum of 60 with a ma.ximum of 75°. Years ago I saw excellent crops pro- 

 duced in eight-inch pots on shelves near the glass in pinestoves. In this loca- 

 tion the soil is of course of the same temperature as the atmosphere, and herein 

 lies probably the secret of success in growing Beans under glass, whether they 

 be m pr)ts or planted on a bench. Raised benches are therefore preferable. 



