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SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENS 



Soil. The soil should consist of one third garden soil 

 or fibrous loam, one third well-rotted manure, and one 

 third sand. Before mixing, sift the materials through 

 a quarter-inch screen. Then give the compost enough 

 water to hold it together, but not enough to make it 



FIG. 125. Tomato Plants 



a, taken out of the seed box without transplanting; b, transplanted. The line 

 indicates the depth to which the plants should be set when they are transplanted 



to the garden 



sticky. The soil will be in the best condition by being 

 prepared the day before it is to be used. 



Boxes. Boxes similar to those used for germinating 

 the seeds will be suitable for the seedlings until they 

 are large enough for setting in the open ground. Garden 

 space may be economized by letting the plants grow to 

 be of considerable size in the box before they are planted 

 in permanent places. 



