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be run down the furrows mentioned above. In the warmer val- 

 leys plantings may be made during February, March and early 

 April for spring and early summer use, and during July and early 

 August for fall use. In the cooler valleys corn may be planted 

 from March to June. With the addition of irrigation, the culture 

 of corn is much the same here as elsewhere. 



Varieties. The only varieties of table corn grown with 

 satisfaction during spring are Early Adams, Extra Early Adams 

 and Mexican corn. The latter endures much heat and may be 

 planted later than other varieties. The period between the frosts 

 of March and the heat of early summer is so short that none but 

 a very early northern variety has time to mature. None of the 

 sweet corns give satisfaction. Either the heat prevents the form- 

 ation of the kernels, or, if formed, they are eaten by larvae. The 

 field varieties planted during July produce green corn for table 

 use during September and October. 



CUCUMBERS. 



Culture. The culture of cucumbers, although attended with 

 some difficulties, is much the same here as elsewhere. Plantings 

 are made from March to May for summer use, and during August 

 and September for autumn use. The dry heat during summer is 

 trying to their foliage. Cucumbers require a rich soil, and are 

 planted four to six feet apart along previously irrigated furrows. 

 They require considerable water, and the soil should be kept mel- 

 low by frequent cultivation. 



Varieties. The varieties generally grown are Long Green, 

 White Spine, and Boston Pickling. 



EGG-PLANT. 



Culture. After the plants are once started, the egg-plant is 

 an easily grown vegetable in our region. It is sensitive to cold, 

 but flourishes during our hottest weather, if set in rich soil and 

 supplied with sufficient water. The seed may be sown under 

 cover any time from January to March. When the plants are 

 about two inches high, they should be set about four inches apart 

 in a box or bed of rich soil that they may become stocky and ro- 

 bust before being set out in the garden. When the warm weather 



