96 



FRAME FORCING OF ASPARAGUS. 



used for pines or other things will do well, more 

 especially the improved pit, recommended for 

 cucumbers, is excellent, and surpasses every 

 other where the roots are taken up, as in that 

 they cannot be over-heated. When the heads 

 show themselves above the earth, give as much 

 air as the weather will admit, this being essen- 

 tial to produce colour and good flavour. With 

 proper attention a bed of this description will 

 last in cutting about three weeks, 



