February 



17 



TWENTY-FIFTH DAY 



When the temperature of the hot-beds is 85 

 degrees, they are ready to plant. After plant- 

 ing, put by each variety a wooden label with 

 name of seed distinctly written on it. Water 

 the soil with tepid water. 



TWENTY-SIXTH DAY 



Place newspapers over the planted flats and 

 on the glass of the hot-beds, until the seeds 

 send up shoots, then let the light on them 

 gradually. Water every day. 



TWENTY-SEVENTH DAY 



As soon as three leaves appear, the plants are 

 ready to transplant to other flats, with soil 

 No. 11. A little of this work should be done 

 each day. A dibble should be run through 

 the soil around the transplanted seedlings at 

 frequent intervals to keep the soil stirred up. 



