H DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR.
few leaves mixed with it: this must be laid in a heap preparatory to
being used, and when in a proper state of fermentation, prepared for
the reception of the frame. A few inches of rich loamy soil must be
spread over the manure, then cover the frame with the sashes and after
standing a few days to allow the rank heat and steam to pass off, the
ieod can be sown. Where the ground is well drained, a better plan ia
to dig out a space the size of the frame, from one to two feet deep, ac-
cording to the season and the heat required, in which the manure is
placed, care being taken to pack it firmly and evenly.
In addition to the Hot-bed frame, mats or shutters will be required
to cover the sash during cold days and nights. To work the garden,
the necessary implements — spade, fork, shovel, rakes, hoes, trowel,
!jarden-liue and reel, watering pot, and wheelbarrow are the most
mportant.
Rotation of Crops. — We are convinced of the importance of a
'^gular rotation of the Esculent crops. To convey the idea briefly,
•^e pr.jsent a diagram of the garden as laid out to secure this result.
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BORDER
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SOUTH 14- FT BORDER
A, B, C & D. Four compartments in which to plant various crops,
alternately, a to i., small compartments round the border for nursing
plants, sweet herbs, and setting out permanent beds of Asparagus,
Artichoke, Rhubarb, &c. The border facing South, should be protected
on the North side by a close board fence or wall, and will be found
useful for sowiiJg early Radish, Lettuce, Beets, &c., and setting out
Tomatoes, Egg-pLtnts, &c. The waved line represents a grape trellis;
the entrance is at E. This plan may be carried out in a garden of
greater or less extent.