tions of the fingers are left the soil does not need water. If the soil is dry- 

 beneath the top layer, irrigate. Figure 3 shows the right and the wrong way 

 to irrigate. Use the trench method. The boy is in the right. The little girl 

 knows better, but she was willing to pose for the picture. 



Thinning. Although we have warned you not to plant seeds too close 

 together we are inclined to think you will still do so. At any rate, it will be 

 necessary to thin out the little plants. Do this soon after the plants come up. 

 See the plant calendar. Figure 2 shows the proper way. Stand astride the 

 row and pinch out the weak plants. One must be particularly careful in 

 thinning out beets, carrots and radish. If two plants stand close together 

 they wind about each other. 



Harvesting and marketing. The harvest always rewards the faithful gar- 

 dener. Here are some suggestions for the use of your school and home crop. 



Vegetables and flowers taken home. All their lives your parents have been 

 doing their best for you. What have you done for them? Here is an oppor- 

 tunity. Take some of the best vegetable and flowers home as a gift. 



Sometimes parents wish to buy their vegetables from the school garden. 

 If you sell to your parents, charge the regular price and be sure that your 

 vegetables are worth what you charge. 



THE MARKET. 



With a few boards arrange a place for the display of the garden's output. 

 Ask your friends to come to the market for their vegetables and flowers, and 

 deliver your products. Again be sure that your vegetables and flowers are 

 worth the price. Good goods and "square" methods always pay. Some 

 groceryman in your community might be glad to handle your output or rent 

 you a portion of his window. 



THE SCHOOL LUNCH TABLE. 



In many schools there is a lunch room for the pupils, with a teacher in 

 charge. A few flowers on the table would add to your enjoyment and we are 

 sure that fresh, juicy vegetables would. 



THE DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLASS. 



The school board, if asked, would be glad to buy vegetables from you for 

 the cooking class. 



GIVE TO THE POOR. 



A portion of your harvest might well be given to the needy. Why not 

 have a big Thanksgiving and carry vegetables and flowers to those who need 

 them most? A flower is always welcome. Think of your friends, and think 

 of those who have no friends. People who make others happy are most 

 happy. 



THE SCHOOL GARDEN LUNCHEON. 



Near the close of the term ask your teacher to let your class have a school 

 garden luncheon. Prepare the vegetables and serve them as a class. Invite 

 a few of your friends to partake of the luncheon. A nice menu card is a 

 radish, turnip, or a beet done in water colors, afterwards cut out. Cornu- 

 copias made of paper and filled with flowers placed at each plate make a 

 pleasing gift to the guests. 



EXHIBITS. 



During the term ask your teacher to set aside one afternoon for a flower 

 and vegetable show, or have the exhibit on luncheon day. Invite your friends 

 and have a flower souvenir for each. 



CONTESTS. 



Contests may be undertaken and prizes given by the state for the best 

 flowers and vegetables. If so, enter the contest and try your best to win. 



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