Appendix 



QUESTIONS 



1. What kind of a place should be selected for a garden? 



2. Why is it best to run the rows east and west? 



3. What kinds of crops can be planted close together? 



4. Name the most important garden tools. 



5. What kind of fertilizer is best for a garden ? 



6. Why should a garden be spaded deeply ? 



7. Give a general rule for the depth for planting seeds. 



8. Why should the soil be packed about seeds? 



9. In what two ways does cultivation help plants ? 



10. When is the best time of day for watering? 



11. How do cover crops benefit the soil? 



12. How long do radishes take to grow? 



13. What kind of lettuce is easiest to grow? 



14. Name the best kinds of beans for beginners. 



15. Name the best kinds of corn for beginners. 



16. How far apart would you plant corn? 



17. In what 'two ways may beets be used? 



18. How far apart should beets be left in the row? 



19. How far apart should tomatoes be placed? 



20. How should they be pruned and supported? 



21. How may the cabbage worm be destroyed? 



22. Name some vegetables that will grow where they are 



shaded part of the time. 



23. Why is Swiss chard a good vegetable for a small garden? 



24. How deep should peas be planted? 



25. Where should sweet alyssum be planted? 



26. Why should flowers be kept closely picked ? 



27. Why is the nasturtium a good flower to plant? 



28. Where may marigolds be planted? 



29. What does the California poppy need to flourish? 



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