406 ARID AGRICULTURE. 



dirt. Old tin cans sunk in the ground by the 

 side of hills of cucumbers aid in watering them 

 economically. Punch holes in the bottoms of 

 the cans." 



"If you have a well, plant a large garden, but 

 plant all garden stuff in rows so that it may be 

 cultivated with horse power. Use the water with 

 the same economy that you would if using only 

 waste water. Never flood the ground purposely. 

 If any should be flooded, stir it thoroughly as 

 soon as it is dry enough." 



"It is a common mistake with beginners in 

 irrigation to try to make water take the place of 

 cultivation. The result is failure. Another 

 common mistake is to plant a larger area than 

 can be watered from the well. Better begin with 

 only a few square rods and extend the area as ex- 

 perience dictates. 



* * * By planting the following seven 

 varieties of sweet corn on the same day and 

 often near the last of May I have had roasting 

 ears from July 26th to September 26th. The 

 varieties were Cory, Black Mexican, Perry's 

 Hybrid, Stowell's Evergreen, Country Gentle- 

 man, Mammoth Evergreen and Egyptian. The 

 large varieties may be dried for winter use or 

 allowed to ripen to be used parched. Parched 

 sweet corn is a luxury, but one which is in the 

 reach of the poorest settler. White Pearl and 

 Queen's Golden pop corn have done well for me, 



