February Dawning Spring 



cool, light position so that the buds or eyes may 

 sprout. The sprouts are limited to two, or at the most 

 three, on each root. An early dish of Potatoes is 

 obtained by planting the tubers in a bed of soil made 

 up in a frame from which frost can be excluded, or 

 they may be grown in pots in the greenhouse. Sharpe's 

 Victor is a reliable variety for this purpose. 



Seeds to Sow. Those having the convenience of 

 a greenhouse or a hotbed made up in a frame should 

 sow seeds of Radish, Carrot, Turnip and Lettuce ; they 

 will provide acceptable early produce. Seeds of Cauli- 

 flower and Brussels Sprouts sown now will yield useful 

 plants for putting out of doors later on to ensure early 

 crops, while Leek and Onion may now be raised under 

 glass. 



Early Peas can be sown out of doors on a warm 

 border. Sowing should be done somewhat thickly, for 

 there are sure to be losses among the seedlings. It is 

 advisable first to moisten the seeds and then shake them 

 in a tin of red lead or to soak them in petroleum to 

 prevent damage from birds and mice. Broad Beans may 

 be sown now, the seeds being placed 4 inches apart in 

 a double row. 



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