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have been transplanted in the boxes, or sown as described 

 above, there is hardly a chance but that excellent plants 

 will be produced, as there is far less risk in the handling 

 of them than those from the hot-bed. A very important 

 point to always observe is, to cover them so that the frost 

 will not get to them. In some sections it might be 

 necessary to use a light shutter placed over the sash, and 

 then throw over them the heavy straw mats, at the same 

 time covering up the alleys between the frames to the top 

 of the board with dry leaves or ordinary stable manure, 

 so as to prevent the frost striking through the boards into 

 the plants. It is difficult to explain these operations as 

 clearly by writing as we would like, and if any of our 

 customers would take the time to come and see our opera- 

 tions when we are at work, during the months of Febru- 

 ary or March, they can get a better knowledge by see- 

 ing them done on the spot. Our greenhouses and grounds 

 are within forty minutes' time of our store, at Nos. 35 

 and 37 Oortlandt Street, New York, and if any one wish- 

 ing to see our operations will call there, they will be given 

 a card giving directions how to reach the place, which is 

 located on the Jersey City Heights, two miles from the 

 Jersey City Ferry, 



