OF EARLY CUCUMBERS. 



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THE SEED-BED FOR JANUARY. 



To be sown in the beginning of the Month, 



As this is the season in which Gardeners in 

 general sow seed for cucumbers, it will be neces- 

 sary to take notice of a few directions which 

 vary from the October seed-bed. 



At this time of the year young plants are 

 much slower in their growth, and more difficult 

 t o be reared than in October, consequently they 

 require a stronger bottom bed, though made in 

 the same manner as above directed. The dung 

 must undergo the same process in working, but 

 should be six inches higher ; it will also require 

 more wrapping and covering, particularly if the 

 weather is very cold ; in this, however, as before, 

 you must be guided by the temperature of the 

 season ; taking care not to cover too much at 

 first. For the first fortnight a double mat will 



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