264 Gardening Under Glass 



being taken that the roots are not allowed to be- 

 come dry at any time. 



For forcing the roots into growth, a box-like 

 frame may be made up, over any of the heating 

 pipes, placing about an inch of soil on the bottom, 

 after which the roots should be placed as closely 

 together as possible and covered with soil. A 

 thorough watering should be given and the soil 

 never be allowed to become dry. With a mod- 

 erate amount of heat in the pipes, the young 

 shoots will be ready to cut in about three weeks. 



Rhubarb 



By treating in a similar manner to Asparagus 

 this may also be forced into winter growth, 

 although this vegetable may be grown in total 

 darkness, as in a cellar that is reasonably warm. 



