Appendix III. 
T Maylands, Mr. Joseph Fels’ “colony” in England, 
all the land is under intensive cultivation, and the 
rules for getting the best results from hot-beds are 
simple enough for anybody to follow. They emphasize 
the advice given in this book and are, therefore, printed 
as an appendix, so they may be easily consulted. They 
are furnished by the superintending gardener of May- 
lands, Mr. Thomas F. Smith, Maylands, Essex, England, 
for this book, and are as follows:— 
GENERAL INsTRUCTIONS TO MaYLANDS SMALLHOLDERS. 
“Tt is possible to put the frames to a variety of prof- 
itable uses during the winter and spring, but under the 
special circumstances of our community, and the arrange- 
ment for co-operation, it will be best for all to follow one 
plan, and the produce can then be handled in bulk. 
To this end, I suggest that the frames be used for radishes 
and cabbage-lettuce, then cleared for pricking out to- 
mato plants; afterwards, during the summer, used for 
cucumber or melons. 
“During the last week of September, prepare a bed 
of about a square yard by digging. Break it up fine; 
cover it with two inches of prepared, sifted, well-rotted 
manure and soil in equal proportions. Sow broadcast, 
thinly, a few inches of cabbage-lettuce seed—Watkin & 
Simpson’s Early French Gold Frame will be very suitable. 
Cover with } inch prepared soil and press evenly all over. 
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