GOOD FARM GARDENS 



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May 9 and 12 a smoothing- harrow was used on all 

 ground not yet planted, to keep down weeds and pre- 

 pare for seeding^. Onions, spinach and beans were 

 cultivated with a wheel hoe Alay 12, with very satis- 

 factory results. When using the machine the dirt is 

 thrown from the row and not on the growing crops. 

 The machine does good work and runs easily, as was 

 proved in furrowing out to plant the second lot of peas 

 and beans. 



GAKDKN OF (r, W. F. CAMPBIILL 



Nearly all seeds have been sown and planted with- 

 out firming the ground. This prevents excessive 

 evaporation and assists the seeds to come up quickly. 

 Watering the garden with a rake is an effective method. 

 A layer of loose earth on top holds the moisture in the 

 ground and frequent rakings keep the surface from 

 crusting. 



Lima beans planted with eyes down wnll appear 

 quickly and not rot as when planted the other way. 



