On Forcing Cucumbers. 



it is requisite should be performed artificially. When the 

 fruit is set, place a piece of glass under it, which will keep it 

 clean, of good colour, and preserve its bloom. 



The sort of Cucumber I have found to force best, and to 

 be most productive, is the Southgate. I prefer seed three 

 or four years old, to new seed, the latter being apt to bring 

 plants which are luxuriant, and do not come into bearing so 

 soon. 



I am, with the highest respect, 

 your most obedient, 



humble servant, 



Thomas Allen, 



3, Marylebone Street, Golden Square, 

 December 27, 1824. 



