CHAPTER II. 



On forcing Peaches, Nectarines* and Apricots ; Cherries- 

 Grapes, and other choice fruits, 



OBSERVATIONS RELATING TO PEACHERIES, VINE- 

 RTES, AND OTHER FORCING HOUSES ; WITH 

 INTRODUCTORY REMARKS ON RAISING DIF- 

 FERENT SORTS OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND 

 FLOWERS THEREIN. 



Par. 25. — By the assistance of forcing houses 

 many sorts of fruits, indeed, most of our best 

 stone fruits, are brought forward, and will 

 ripen in the greatest perfection, several months 

 sooner than they can be obtained in the open 

 air, such as peaches, nectarines, apricots, 

 cherries, plums, &c. ; also figs, and many other 



