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AGRONOMY 



Seed packets. In handling seeds a convenient packet in 

 which they may be placed is desirable. The packet shown in 

 the illustration on page 144 may be made at any time without 

 paste or elaborate manipulation, and yet will hold the smallest 

 seeds securely. To make it, take a sheet of paper of the de- 

 sired size 5 inches by 7 inches is a convenient shape and 

 fold it once the long way of the paper with the two edges to- 

 gether. Next fold back these edges about a quarter of an inch 

 from the edge and repeat the process. Then turning the folded 

 side down with the fold farthest away, bend back the corners 



FIG. 10G. Method of closing the ordinary seed packet 



of the folded side until they meet the opposite edge and form 

 a right angle with it. Next bend the unfolded corners down 

 and tuck the tips under the first fold and the packet is done. 

 When the packet is to be filled either end may be quickly 

 opened. When it is desired to close an ordinary seed packet 

 such as the seedsmen use, fold one corner of the open end three 

 quarters of the way across, fold the opposite corner back upon 

 this, and tuck the tip under the first fold. The illustrations will 

 aid in making this matter clear. All packets of seeds should be 

 carefully labeled with the name of the seeds within and the date 

 at which they were collected. It is unwise to trust the mem- 

 ory for data of this kind which may materially affect the crop. 



