4 DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR, 



prepared for the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy 

 compost must be spread over the manure, and on this, seeds are sown 

 of Cabbage, Tomato, Pepper, Egg-Plant, and others which require 

 forwarding ; also Flower seeds for transplanting to the border. 



In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats for covering will be required ; 

 and to work the garden, the necessary implements — spade, rakes, hoes, 

 garden line, and other less important articles, in addition to seeds, 

 which are the most important item. 



Rotation or Crops. — We are convinced of the importance of a 

 regular rotation of the Esculent crops ; to convey the idea briefly, we 

 present a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result. 



OFT 



E 



z 



NORTH 



BORDER 



M. W. 





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k 











D 



'GUTI-I M- ft BORDER 



A, B, C & D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops, 

 alternately, a to i. Small compartments round the border for nursing 

 plants, sweet herbs, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis ; 

 the entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of 

 greater or less extent. 



Seeds. — We have only to say on this subject, that we endeavor to 

 secure a fresh and reliable article, many of the leading varieties being 

 of our own growth ; still if we can purchase that of a better quality, 

 cheaper than we can grow it, we think it right to do so. This is the 

 true principle of business, not to raise or manufacture an article at a 

 higher cost than it may be produced by others, provided the article be 

 equally reliable, merely to make a show on paper. 



