CHAPTER III. 



Selection* of Seeds — Their Vitality — Seed-Grow- 

 ing — Sowing the Seed^Cultivation of Crops 

 — Construction and Care of Hot-beds — Gath- 

 ering THE Crops — Capital and Labor In- 

 volved. 



PERHAPS we might truthfully say that the most 

 important of all points in gardening is the right 

 selection of seeds ; for without good seed the 

 care and expense devoted to selecting and fitting the 

 land, or procuring and using implements, fertilizers, 

 etc., is all bestowed in vain. 



By good seed, we not only mean such as will ger- 

 minate properly, but such as is true to name, and of the 

 very best selected strains. And it is proper in this 

 connection to say that no one need expect to get seed 

 such as we have spoken of at such absurdly low 

 prices as much cheap stuff is sold for. Better to p^y 

 twice the market price for an article that is firs.-cbss 

 in every respect than have poor trash, even if to be 

 had as a gift. 



Always look for quality first; and when satisfied in 

 this respect pay the price, if it is anywise reasonable; 

 for you must remember that these extra strains have 

 cost an air.oMnt of labor and expense in f;;ro'Ainj t'lem 



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