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form degree of texture will be obtained, and, conse- 

 quently, a more even temperature will be had through- 

 out the bed. Bank up on the outside even with the top 

 of the frame with the fermenting manure, so as to assist 

 in keeping out cold air, as well as to prevent the escape 

 of the heat which is generated within. 



Fig. 6 shows a hotbed of four sashes when com- 

 pleted. 



When all is neatly finished, put on the frames, close 

 the sash, and keep all tight. If it is cold weather, cover 

 the sash at night, and in cloudy weather also, with straw 



FIG. 6. 



mats or board shutters, so as to allow as little heat to 

 escape as possible. So soon as the bed has become warm 

 and the steam begins to rise, which will usually be in 

 four to six days, cover the whole surface of the manure 

 within the frames with fine soil to the depth of four 

 inches, and so soon as this is warmed through, the bed 

 is ready for use. 



The pots containing the buds which should have 

 been prepared several days, or even weeks, previous, and 



