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ON THE CULTURE OF 



other, as the mould and the manure, in which 

 they have grown, will be full of roots. Separate 

 each plant with its proportionate quantity of 

 soil, taking care not to injure the roots ; then 

 convey the plants carefully to the fruiting-bed, 

 and plant them singly, as previously recom- 

 mended, four feet distant from each other. 

 Should the soil be dry give a little w 7 ater, and if 

 the nights are cold, cover with a mat only, till 

 the plants begin to grow ; which they will do 

 rapidly when their roots partake of the warmth 

 of their new habitation, aided by the now in- 

 creased heat of the sun. Let them be sheltered 

 from the strong winds as much as possible; 

 which I have always carefully done by planting 

 double rows of beans on the south side, and the 

 like of tall peas, on the back of the bed. Hav- 

 ing got the plants well planted and sheltered, 

 the next consideration is the giving of air and 

 water ; the management of which must be left 

 to the judgment of the person attending them, 

 as it is not possible to lay down unerring rules 



