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indefinitely, and a few strands will last the average 

 family a long while. 



Garlic will remain in the ground from one year to 

 the other if undisturbed. It should be planted in the 

 early spring and cultivated much the same as the 

 onion is cultivated, to which family it belongs. 



Old compost which has been used for cucumbers 

 will serve well for placing over garlic bulbs. The 

 ground should be firm before the bulbs are set out, 

 that the roots may take firm hold. 



GOURDS 



Gourd seed should be sown indoors or in the hotbed 

 in April and transplanted to the garden the latter 

 part of May or the first of June, depending upon 

 the weather conditions. Too much sun is not 

 desirable but they should not be set in a shady 

 spot. 



Compost is the best fertilizer for the gourd vines and 

 plenty of moisture is essential for quick growth and 

 large fruits. Given fertilization and water, they 

 will require little or no other attention. 



