TO THE SECOND EDITION.
In the present edition, it has been thought best to preserve the original text exactly as it appeared in the first edition. The new matter will be found in the Appendix.
The author may take this opportunity of returning his thanks to those who have noticed and commended the former edition, and of expressing a hope that the present will receive an equal share of favour.
Camden Town, Aug. 1, 1847.
CONTENTS.
| [Chap. I.] | PAGE |
| Botanical name, and affinities of the Cucumber—properties—foreign names—improvements in cultivation | [9] |
| [Chap. II.] | |
| Structures—dung beds—brick pits—forcing houses—guttersystem of heating—the tank system—bottom heat—descriptionof Cucumber house—aspect—position—angle—covering | [11] |
| [Chap. III.] | |
| by cuttings—early fruitfulness—preservation of varieties—layers—objectionsto cuttings and layers—seeds—disadvantages—progressive growth—seed sowing | [23] |
| [Chap. IV.] | |
| General principles of culture—importance of light—pruning and training | [31] |
| [Chap. V.] | |
| Composition of the soil—heath soil—leaf mould—preparation of soil—charcoal—manures—liquid manures | [36] |
| [Chap. VI.] | |
| Application of water to the soil—special conditions—atmosphericmoisture—insects—mildew—canker—mode of watering | [42] |
| [Chap. VII.] | |
| Regulation of temperature—principles to be kept in view—day and night temperature—deductions | [46] |
| [Chap. VIII.] | |
| Admission of air—effect of cold air on tender plants—deterioration—evilsresulting from unguarded atmospheric changes—mode of admitting air—atmospheric influence on vegetation—nitrogen—carbon | [50] |
| [Chap. IX.] | |
| Growth of Persian Melons in summer—peculiarities of treatment—soil—watering—solar heat—light | [56] |
| [Chap. X.] | |
| Conclusion | [59] |