THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
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severe weather. It is, however, very important to observe that in 
the case of bulbs or roots which commence their growth early in the 
spring, the coverings should be partially removed, and their place 
supplied with an empty pot. 
We have by no means exhausted the subject, but sufficient has 
been said to guide our readers to successful results. It must be 
borne in mind that a sudden increase of temperature must be as 
carefully guarded against as severe frosts, especially in the case of 
wall plants, which are often exposed in early spring to the alternate 
influences of bright sunshine by day, and sharp frosts by night ; 
the injurious effect of these sudden changes must be prevented by 
keeping the screens entirely before the plants during the prevalence 
of such weather, and removing it only in dull days. In all cases, 
protective coverings should be cautiously withdrawn on the approach 
of spring, and never entirely dispensed with at night, in the case of 
delicate plants, until the end of April, when they may be placed 
aside in their summer quarters until again, 
“ Autumn’s yellow lustre gilds the scene.” 
FORCING SEA-KALE IN FRAMES. 
10RCING sea-kale in frames can be accomplished in a 
variety of ways, but the plant is so manageable that 
convenience is a matter for first consideration. For an 
early supply the following plan may be recommended : 
Make up a bed for a small two-light frame, using tree 
leaves with a little fermented manure just to form the outsides, to 
bring the bed into shape. For small families, New Tear’s Day will 
will be quite soon enough to commence. The leaves, etc., are well 
beaten with a fork as the work of making up is going on. A height 
of four feet at back, and three and a-half feet in front, will give out 
sufficient heat for the purpose, as not more than a bottom-heat of 
C0° is wanted ; indeed, anything above 60° will induce a weak 
growth. This bed may be made in any out-of-the-way corner of 
the garden or frame-ground, and after it has been made a few 
days, put in about six inches of leaf-soil. This will keep down the 
steam, and will serve to plant the roots in. A convenient size for a 
frame is eight feet by four, and it should be divided into three parts, 
as in the accompanying plan : — 
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No. 1 compartment is planted first, and as six inches of soil will 
not admit of the roots being planted down, they may be laid in a 
January, 
