WHAT PLANTS NEED 



Then, removing the board, we sprinkle the furrow 

 with water, which causes the earth to pack still more 

 closely about the seeds. But we must not press the 



FIG. 3. The three rows of corn were planted at the same time. The grains 

 in the front row were laid flat on the soil. Those in the next row had 

 the pointed end upward. Those in the last row had the pointed end 

 downward. All the grains were pushed just halfway down into the soil. 



soil when it is wet, for we may thereby pack it so closely 

 that air will not enter. Finally, we may place a shingle 

 or some straw on the surface to keep the soil moist. 



