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FORWARDING LETTUCE. 
between the finger and thumb ; pull away the flower leases 
or petals, close to the stamens and antherae, or central part 
which apply close to the pistil in the bosom of the female 
flower, twirling it a little about, to discharge thereon some 
particles of the fertilizing powder. Proceed thus to set 
every fruit, as the flowers of both sorts open, while of a lively 
full expansion ; and generally perform it in the early part of 
the day, using a fresh male, if possible, for every impregna 
tion, as the males are usually more abundant than the female 
blossoms. By this management, the young fruit will soon be 
observed to swell freely.” 
Cucumbers attain the proper size for gathering in from 
fifteen to twenty days after the time of setting ; and often 
in succession for two or three months or more, in the same 
beds, by good culture. 
FORWARDING CUCUMBERS UNDER HAND 
GLASSES. 
If it be desired to have Cucumbers in the open garden at 
an early season, the plants may be raised in pots as before 
directed, and planted in a warm border either in the earth, 
or in hot-bed ridges. A hand-glass should be provided for 
each hill, which must be kept close down every night and in 
cool days, taking care to admit air when practicable. The 
plants may be hardened by degrees, by taking off the glass 
in the heat of the day, and as the weather gets warm they 
may be left to nature. 
FORWARDING LETTUCE FOR USE IN WINTER. 
Head Lettuce may be cultivated for use in the winter 
season by means of gentle hot-beds, or in cold-beds made 
in the manner rec immended for the raising of early Cabbage 
