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CHAPTER VIII. MARKETING 143 



Grading. Cleanliness. Packages. Selling. Advertising. 

 Cooperative associations. 



CHAPTER IX. GARDEN VEGETABLES 147 



Classification of Vegetables. Warm-and cold-climate vege- 

 tables. Frost-tender and frost-hardy vegetables. Botanical 

 classification. 



Vegetables. Description, Propagation and Culture, Mark- 

 eting, Varieties, etc. Mushroom. Corn. Asparagus. Onion. 

 Leek. Garlic. Rhubarb. Beet. Swiss chard. Spinach. 

 Cabbage. Cauliflower. Radish. Rutabaga. Turnip. 

 Brussels sprouts. Kale. Kohl-rabi. Horseradish. Cress. 

 Water cress. Bean. Pea. Okra. Parsnip. Parsley. 

 Carrot. Celery. Celeriac. Sweet potato. Eggplant. 

 Pepper. Strawberry tomato. Martynia. ^ Cucumber. 

 Squash. Muskmelon. Watermelon. Pumpkin. Gourd. 

 Lettuce. Salsify. Endive. Dandelion. Artichoke. 



CHAPTER X. GARDEN HERBS 309 



Balm. Catnip. Lavender. Peppermint. Sage. Sweet 

 basil. Sweet marjoram. Spearmint. Summer savory. 

 Thyme. Winter savory. Anise. Caraway. Coriander. 

 Dill. Borage. Rue. 



CHAPTER XI. VEGETABLES FOR EXHIBITION 315 



Governing points of an exhibit. Growing good plants. 

 Preparing an exhibit. Judging. Potato score card. Onions. 

 Carrots. Cabbage. Beets. Squash. Pumpkins. 



APPENDIX 319 



Tables. 1. Weight of one quart of seed and number of 

 seeds in one ounce. II. Longevity of garden seeds. 

 III. Amount of seed required to sow one acre. IV. Average 

 time required for garden seeds to germinate. V. Standards 

 of purity and germination of agricultural seeds. VI. Quantity 

 required for given number of hills. VII. Quantity of seed for 

 given length of drill. 



Monthly Calendar of Garden Operations. 

 Laboratory Exercises in Vegetable Gardening. 

 Books and Bulletins. 



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