: Theory and Practice Applied to the Cultivation of the Cucumber in the Winter Season To Which Is Added a Chapter on Melons by Moore Thomas - Cucumbers

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Botanical name, and affinities of the Cucumber--properties-- foreign names--improvements in cultivation 9

Structures--dung beds--brick pits--forcing houses--gutter system of heating--the tank system--bottom heat--description of Cucumber house--aspect--position--angle--covering 11

Propagation by cuttings--early fruitfulness--preservation of varieties--layers--objections to cuttings and layers--seeds-- disadvantages--progressive growth--seed sowing 23

General principles of culture--importance of light--pruning and training 31

Composition of the soil--heath soil--leaf mould--preparation of soil--charcoal--manures--liquid manures 36

Application of water to the soil--special conditions-- atmospheric moisture--insects--mildew--canker--mode of watering 42

Regulation of temperature--principles to be kept in view--day and night temperature--deductions 46

Admission of air--effect of cold air on tender plants-- deterioration--evils resulting from unguarded atmospheric changes--mode of admitting air--atmospheric influence on vegetation--nitrogen--carbon 50

Growth of Persian Melons in summer--peculiarities of treatment--soil--watering--solar heat--light 56

Conclusion 59

TREATISE.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS.

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