CORN 



Corn needs very fertile soil. Plant the kernels about 2 

 inches deep in rows at least 2 feet apart, placing them about 

 4 inches apart in the row. 



When the plants are about 4 inches high, thin them so 

 that they will stand 10 or 1 2 inches apart in the row. Wher- 

 ever possible, leave the strongest plants. Do not cultivate 

 deep between the rows, or you will destroy the fine roots 

 with which the earth is filled. 



Corn may be planted in hills with three or four plants 

 growing in each hill. In this case the hills should be about 

 3 feet apart each way. 



Begin with the Golden Bantam or the Country Gentle- 

 man variety. The Golden Bantam is probably the best 

 for a small garden. 



Sometimes branches called suckers come up from the 

 roots. Pull these off as soon as they appear. Do not 

 handle or play with the silk, or the kernels will not form. 



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