246 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS 



coddling invites disease and mildew. The latter will play havoc with a batch 

 of Beans in a short time, and the same may be said of red spider. When these 

 once get a start, dryness of the air will encourage their rapid spread. 



The foliage may be sprayed every bright day until the plants begin to 

 bloom; keep it a bit drier during the flowering period, but never allow Beans 

 to suffer for want of moisture at the roots at any time. 



\\ hen the crop is gathered, the vines nia\' be cleared off and the beds re- 



Black Valentine 



The excellent qualities of Black Valentine have long 



been recognised. It is a prolific cropper, both 



in the open and under glass. Responds 



admirably to the forcing process 



planted, after a sprinkling of bone or wood ashes. If fertilizers are applied 

 in this manner, the roots will get the benefit gradually. During the short Winter 

 months I prefer this method of feeding to surface dressing or liquid manure. 



The main factor of success with this crop is a suitable house, where it will 

 get plenty of light and sun. In such a location, and with reasonable care, there 



