dreer's garden calendar. 



few leaves mixed with it: this must be laid in a heap preparatory to 

 being used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for 

 the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be 

 spread over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after 

 standing a few days to allow the i-ank heat and steam to pass off, the 

 seed can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan is 

 to dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, ac- 

 cording to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is 

 placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly. 



In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats or shutters will be required 

 to cover the sash during cold days and nights. To work the garden, 

 the necessary implements — spade, fork, shovel, rakes, hoes, trowel, 

 garden-line and reel, watering pot, and wheelbarrow are the most 

 important. 



Rotation of Crops. — We are convinced of the importance of a 

 regular rotation of the Esculent crops. To convey the idea briefly, 

 we present a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result. 



S 



NORTH 



r 



BORDER 



10 FT. 



M.W. 



: E 



SOUTH 



BORDER 



cl 



a. 



A, B, C & D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops, 

 alternately, a to «., small compartments round the border for nursing 

 plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of Asparagus, 

 Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. The border facing South, should be protected 

 on the North side by a close board fence or wall, and will be found 

 useful for sowing early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, &c., and setting out 

 Tomatoes, Egg-pLmts, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis ; 

 the entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of 

 greater or less extent. 



