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Directions for planting the Beds. 



common red and white, also twice bearing, 

 two feet and a half; and the red and yel- 

 low Antwerp, with others of larger growth, 

 three feet apart. 



On the ground being planted throughout, 

 with a spade, earth up each end of the bed 

 in manner of the sides, completely to form 

 a regular embankment, about four inches 

 above the surface, as in Strawberries, to re- 

 ceive and retain all copious waterings and 

 heavy rains ; thereby to facilitate the growth 

 of the plants, invigorate their bloom, and 

 promote fructification. This being done, 

 smooth the surface of the bed with a small 

 headed iron rake, on each side the plants ; 

 and on the weather being dry at the time 

 of planting, afford one plentiful but light 

 watering throughout, nearly to deluge the 

 bed. Should the embankment become im- 

 paired during the winter, it will require 

 complete repair by earthing up in the 



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