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, 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. 



NORTH 



f 



BDBDEP, 



M.W.. 



r K 



SOUTH 



BORDER 



A, B, C <!f 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 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, and setting out Toma- 

 toes, Egg-plants, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis ; the 

 entrance is at E. This plan may be carried ont in a garden of greater 

 or less extent. 



