io Beets 



bers, too, can be trained on these natural supports, 

 and the heavier fruit will find a welcome resting 

 place on the top of the stump if the vines are 

 trained in such position that the fruit can rest 

 without straining on the vine. 



An old umbrella with the cover torn away will 

 serve very well indeed as a trellis for beans, peas, 

 etc., to climb on. Some distinction like this will 

 aid in marking the vines which are to produce seed. 



When procuring stakes for bean vines, pea vines, 

 etc., if possible select cedar wood. It may be used 

 for years and years if stored away carefully when 

 not in use. 



If the tops are pinched off the bean vines, there will 

 be a great increase in the branches, resulting in 

 more beans. When vines are so treated, they 

 should be liberally fertilized and cultivated, for the 

 vines have more nourishment to supply. This 

 method also results in stronger vines. 



BEETS 



A rich, sandy loam is the best soil for beets, but 

 they are not difficult to grow in any good soil. 



