THE VEGETABLE GARDEN. 



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Pumpkins. — All the pumpkins required for table 

 use may be grown along with the com. The " Large 

 Cheese" is a good variety. 



Radish must be grown quickly in order to be 

 crisp. Sow at interv^als from early spring until 

 autumn. To hasten vegetation, harrow or rake in 

 land plaster before sowing. Sow in rows eighteen 

 inches apart. Varieties: "Scarlet Tiunip, white 

 tip" and "French Breakfast." 





12. POTATO DIGGER AND PICKER. 



Rhubarb may be grown from seed sown early in 

 the spring, but more satisfactorily by di\'iding the 

 roots and planting in rows thirty inches apart and 

 the same distance apart in the rows. For this plant 

 the soil cannot be too rich. Mulch in \vinter. 

 "Johnston's St. Martin" is a good variety. 



Squash. — The squash as a vegetable is increasing 

 in popularity. The cultivation is similar to melons, 

 excepting that the hills should be six to eight feet 

 apart. For summer and early fall use sow the 

 "Boston Marrow," and for winter the "Hubbard." 



