1 82 VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION 



or, failing this, a frame or pit ; over-forcing must be 

 guarded against at all stages of the growth under glass. 

 Immediately the young plants can be safely handled 

 transfer them to other boxes, using the same kind of 

 mixture, with the addition of a six-inch potful of 

 bone-meal to every bushel. Use a small-pointed stick 

 for lifting the seedlings, and dibble them in three inches 

 apart, making them quite firm. Carry out this opera- 

 tion in the same temperature in which they are grow- 

 ing, as a check at this stage will have serious effects. 

 Maintain a temperature of 55 to 60, according to the 

 weather, place near the glass, syringe frequently, and 

 shade for a few days in bright weather, encouraging 

 a sturdy growth in every way. After the plants have 

 made a good start transfer them to a pit near the glass, 

 syringe morning and afternoon, and ventilate freely 

 whenever the weather is suitable. Finally, harden off 

 in cold frames before planting out, and by this time the 

 lights may be entirely removed, except in rough and 

 stormy weather. 



Management in the Of en. As mentioned before, 

 the Onions should be ready for planting out early in 

 April, the soil being made very firm about the base 

 and thoroughly watered. Until established the newly 

 planted Onions receive much benefit by careful syring- 

 ing for a few weeks several times during the day in 

 bright weather. Stir the surface slightly between the 

 rows with a Dutch hoe, and afterwards give a good 

 mulching of sifted horse manure to the depth of two 

 inches. About every ten days apply a dusting of soot 



