22 DREER’S VEGETABLES UNDER GLASS. 
WHAT MAY BE GRowN. There is scarcely a limit to 
hot bed possibilities in the way of starting plants in the early 
spring. Seeds of all the tender vegetables and flowers may 
be entrusted to the gentle heat of the hot bed soil in March ; 
and even in February, under proper care. ‘The length of the 
March day, however, is much more conducive to plant growth 
than the earlier season, and for most purposes the March hot 
bed will be found quite sufficient in this latitude. March 15 
is early enough to sow the seeds of all the usual bedding 
plants and flowers, provided the glass is well managed. A 
quick growth is preferable, and this can be secured by sowing 
seed at this season, with its rapidly increasing daylight. 
Remember that to have all things in readiness to sow 
seeds March 15 the hot bed must be made up before that 
date. Preparations must begin in February, for it will 
require not less than two weeks in the winter time to get the 
manure in prime order. 
THE PLEASURE OF It. Aside from the profit of the 
hot bed (which is considerable) there is a keen pleasure to all 
real gardeners in thus calling the earth into activity before 
winter is over. Even the steaming manure is highly sug- 
gestive of healthy vegetable growth; and after the manure 
has been hidden by the heavy coat of dark brown soil we 
have at our command a veritable spring garden, in which our 
choicest seeds may be trusted. 
The quick response of the seeds to the warmth and 
moisture, the bright green of the young plants, and their 
rapid growth from day to day, call for our admiration and 
make us rejoice, whether we are gardening for fun or for 
business. 
IMPORTANT DETAILS. After the seeds are well started 
they must be transplanted or pricked out, an operation 
necessary in all hot bed work, if we want best results. The 
young plants have grown too closely and too rapidly to be- 
