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100 1 _aWatkins, Thomas
245 1 4 _aThe art of promoting the growth of the cucumber and melon :
_bin a series of directions for the best means to be adopted in bringing them to a complete state of perfection
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-12-16
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Art of Promoting the Growth of the Cucumber and Melon" by Thomas Watkins is a detailed horticultural guide written in the early 19th century. This scientific publication addresses techniques for cultivating cucumbers and melons, providing methods and insights that focus on their successful growth to perfection. The book reflects the agricultural practices of its time, particularly highlighting the importance of understanding plant needs and environmental factors prevalent during this period. In this comprehensive treatise, Watkins draws upon his extensive experience as a gardener to present a structured approach to cultivating cucumbers and melons. He elaborates on various aspects of the growth process, including soil preparation, temperature management, watering techniques, and pest control. The text outlines specific instructions for seed sowing at different times of the year, with guidelines for the early, late, and hand-glass cucumber varieties. Additionally, Watkins emphasizes the significance of the dung bed and proper wrapping techniques to maintain ideal growing conditions. He advocates for meticulous care in training and topping plants to produce high-quality fruit, making this work a valuable resource for both professional gardeners and gardening enthusiasts seeking to enhance their cultivation practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCucumbers
653 _aMelons
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27548
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