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Market Gardeiiiiig. 



in good condition till wanted than putting them in 

 linen bags and storing in a dry, moderately cool, and 

 well ventilated place. 



Any seeds, of which the germinating power continues 

 active for five years, on an average, do not entirely 

 lose it after the lapse of ten years or more. In this 

 class are included most of the seeds sown in the 

 market garden — those which possess a less degree of 

 vitality are Corn, Dandelion, Leek, Onion, Okra, Peas, 

 Parsnip, Parsley, Radish, Salsify, and Spinach. 



LENGTHS OF TIME FOR WHICH DIFFERENT SEEDS RETAIN 

 THEIR VITALITY. 



