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ON THE CULTURE 



THE FRUITING FRAME, 



For Plants sown in October, November, 

 December, and January. 



Four loads of dung will be sufficient for a 

 three-light box, and the same in proportion to 

 the number you intend to make use of. Let it 

 be put together a fortnight before the seed is 

 sown ; be very particular in giving it plenty of 

 water, and pack it close together. After it has 

 laid a week turn it, and if dry, moisten it with 

 water. Let it continue in this state another 

 week, when the same directions as before given 

 must be observed ; and, in a week more, the bed 

 will be in a fit condition to make up. 



The bottom must be prepared in the same 

 manner as directed for the seed-bed ; then form 

 the bed of dung four feet three inches at the 

 back, by four feet in the front, allowing for a 



