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having them grown with Cucumbers. There is 

 nothing to the thought that the one influences 

 the other. 



Rhubarb and Asparagus. — To have succes- 

 sion, Rhubarb and Asparagus should be taken up 

 in sufficient quantity to bring them in at three 

 or four difl^erent times during the winter, as after 

 a period of forcing the roots become exhausted. 

 Plant them in very rich soil, and if you have a 

 small house, plant them under a bench where 

 they will have the sun on the north side of a walk. 

 Use nitrate of soda generously as the growth 

 starts. 



Mushrooms. — The culture of Mushrooms is 

 quite distinct from that of any other vegetable 

 crop. 



The first essential is a place where the tem- 

 perature can be kept between 55 and 60 degrees. 

 Under a bench in the greenhouse answers ad- 

 mirably. It may be kept shaded, but need not 

 be absolutely dark. 



The second essential is a place where the at- 

 mosphere may be kept evenly moist. Space 

 under the benches, shut off by a curtain or bag- 

 ging, may be kept in this condition. 



The third essential is the manure which forms 

 the basis of the Mushroom bed. Unless this is 

 properly prepared, success cannot be expected. 



