as described in this treatise,
will prove beyond doubt, that the most expensive means are not always
attended with the most beneficial results.

In the following directions, the first thing I have taken notice of, is
the early cucumber, as being the most difficult, and consequently the
most particular in its process of culture. Strict attention and
perseverance in the method prescribed, cannot fail to bring them to a
complete state of perfection within the time limited.

Secondly--The necessary directions will be found for promoting the
growth of such cucumbers as are sown in January. It is here necessary to
observe, that this is the most preferable season for those which are
not required so very early; as the increasing temperature of the weather
in the course of their growth, affords facility for their being matured
with a greater degree of strength.

Thirdly--The method of bringing to perfection the late frame, or spring
sown cucumber. The directions upon this head will be found extremely
useful, both to young practitioners, and those who are not professed
horticulturists. Many gentlemen who cultivate their own gardens, and are
desirous of possessing a cucumber bed, will find the information here
given of great utility.

Fourthly--In treating upon the process necessary for the management of
the hand-glass cucumber in the summer months, I have offered an improved
system, which will be found of considerable importance to gardeners in
general in enhancing the value of their fruit, by rendering it much
superior to that produced by the common method.

The directions I have given with regard to the melon, will be found to
explode all that difficulty which gardeners have usually imagined exists
in the production of this choice fruit. The description given of my
method of culture, will at once evince the simplicity of its process,
and show the certainty of its result.

Having explained the motives which induced me to undertake this work, I
have only to observe, that the system has been productive of great
advantage to myself, in enabling me to supersede my contemporaries in
several annual shows, by obtaining the prize; and, to render this
effective to every person, the principal thing required, as before
mentioned, is attention and perseverance in the rules prescribed; and
those who adopt them will, I am confident, acknowledge their utility,
and be sensible of the benefits that must eventually arise from a
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