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 rank steam and heat 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, 

 according, 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. 



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NOP.TI-! 



r 



BORDER 



10 FT. 



OFT 



E 



SOUTH 



BORDE-1 



h 



CL 



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

 alternately, a to i. Small compartments round the border for nursing 

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

 Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. The border facing South, should beprotected 

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

 useful for sowing early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, and setting out Toma- 

 toes, Egg-plants, o: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. 



