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at least two inches deep, and when plants are two 

 to three inches tall draw more soil up to them in 

 ridge form. (3) Don't overfeed with a view to ob- 

 tain vigorous growth and profusion of growth. Bone 

 in some form is the best fertilizer. Nitrate of soda 

 will do for a hurry-up stimulant, but use it spar- 

 ingly. (4) Don't gather the blooms grudgingly. 

 The more you cut the longer the vine will continue 

 to flower. Remember, when they go to seed, sweet 

 peas will cease flowering. 



