FORCING III 



this method will no doubt be found to lie in allowing 

 the plantation to become very thoroughly established 

 (at least, three or four years old) before forcing is 

 attempted, in the very best tillage and fertilizing dur- 

 ing the summer while the plants are growing, in tak- 

 ing off the cover ju.st as soon as settled weather comes, 

 and in not cutting the plants until after that tim^ " 



