Three Or Four Weeks To Produce Successional Crops

Pines.--The fruit now swelling will require the temperature and moisture

of the house or pit to be kept up. Those intended for the main crop

to be kept in a regular state, allowing them air at every favourable

opportunity, with a day temperature from 70 deg. to 75 deg. and from 55

deg. to 60 deg. at night. Plants in bloom to receive careful attention.

Keep the atmosphere dry with a brisk temperature, admitting a little

fresh air at favourable opportunities, to prevent them from being

injured by damp. When the heat is kept up by dung linings, constant

watching will be necessary to prevent any fluctuation of temperature,

having materials at hand to assist in case of frost.



Vines.--Where forcing has commenced attend to the breaking of the Vines

by the application of fermenting manure inside the house, as advised

last week, which will be found the best means of keeping the atmosphere

regularly moist; but if such cannot be used, the wood should be syringed

frequently, and evaporating-pans, or troughs, kept full of water. The

roots, if outside, to be protected, and afforded a steady, gentle warmth

until the buds are fairly swelled. As it is advisable to proceed very

slowly with early Vines, the temperature to range from 55 deg. to 60

deg. by day and from 45 deg. to 50 deg. by night, and even rather

under than over the above scale. Late Grapes will require great care to

preserve them from damp. Look over them frequently, and dry the house by

fire during the day.