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about the same time as bush Beans, and set out three 

 in a hill when frosts are past. Sow in flats and prick 

 out into pots, or three in a pot and thin to one. 



Fig. 18 Types of Shell Bean. 



Sow outdoors a week or more later than bush Beans. 

 Plant six or more in a hill, two inches deep, setting the 

 seed eye down. 



Thinning. Thin to three in a hill. 



Culture. Do not brush against the plants or pick 

 when they are wet. 



Fertilizer. A little nitrate of soda or liquid manure 



