188 Gardening Under Glass 



same time go over the rows and cut off all runners 

 within two inches of the plants — the object be- 

 ing to secure single-crown plants. 



At this season — spring — get the soil ready for 

 the plants for frames or greenhouses. Toj) sod 

 four to six inches thick is best for this purpose 

 with one third cow manure added in alternate 

 layers on a heap. 



Break up this sod pile in August and add one 

 and a half pounds of pure ground bone to each 

 bushel of soil. Do not break up the soil too fine 

 as the rough pieces may be placed in the bed 

 where the plants are to grow, at the bottom. 

 This should be six inches in depth. Level off 

 the bed and mark it off in lines eight by ten 

 inches. 



If the plants are to be grown in frames give the 

 matter of drainage proper attention. If the sub- 

 soil is of a sandy nature, nothing need be done 

 but place the soil on it, as alreadj^ mentioned, 

 otherwise use cinders which have been exposed 

 to the elements for some time, as fresh cinders 

 contain too much sulphur. If to be grown in 

 frames select, if possible, a southeasterly aspect, 

 where also they may have some protection from 

 northerly winds. 



In lifting the plants, try and have it done in 

 the morning if the weather should be clear and 



