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bed in which Tomatoes, Cucumbers or Peppers have been planted. 
It is surprising how much money a small amount of Parsley will bring in. 
Other Vegetables 
Cauliflower, Asparagus and Peppers are crops which require ex- 
perience to handle them properly. It would be better for those not 
familiar with vegetable forcing to try these crops on a small scale 
before risking a large planting. Rhubarb may be grown easily under 
benches. The roots must be frozen or put in cold storage for two 
weeks before they are used for forcing. Under the bench, the roots 
Dates When Killing Frosts May Be Expected 
should be put as close together as possible and enough soil placed 
between them to insure a constant supply of moisture. Any poor soil 
mixed with sifted coal ashes may be used. The best temperatures are 
about 45 deg. to 60 deg. F. The stalks will be ready for pulling in 
28 days, and at the above temperatures the pulling season will continue 
for eight weeks when large roots are used. The roots should be four 
to seven years old for the best results. 
Frame Crops} 
There are a great many growers in different parts of the country 
who do not have greenhouses, but who use hotbeds and coldframes 
to grow their plants, and certain crops to maturity. Vegetable crops 
which may be grown profitably in frames are Lettuce, Radishes, Car- 
rots, Beets, Turnips, Beans, Parsley and Rhubarb. Other vegetables 
which are less important commercially are also grown in frames. 
