SUCCESS IN MARKET GARDENING 



quently transferred to different points in order 

 to water evenly. 



In watering a field of celery a furrow is ploughed 

 away from the plants, on each side of the row, 

 at a distance of about one foot. The furrow 

 is then filled with water; and as soon as this has 

 soaked away the furrow is turned back again. 

 An application of this kind once a week will prove 

 sufficient even in the driest time. 



It will be manifest, upon reflection, that con- 

 tinuous light waterings are not what is desired. 

 Water cannot, of course, be applied without 

 reducing the temperature of the soil very materially, 

 and thus occasioning, for the time, a condition 

 unfavourable to the advance of the crop. This 

 is a matter for serious consideration, in connection 

 with many crops, especially in a climate like ours. 

 In the case of light waterings, frequently repeated, 

 a larger proportion disappears by immediate 

 evaporation, thus wasting work, and, moreover, 

 by this excessive evaporation, still further and 

 needlessly reducing the temperature of the soil. 

 Liberal supplies at proper intervals are rather to 

 be given, transferring the delivery from one section 

 of the grounds to another, on successive days, 



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