148 CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES 



get a good start in a family garden is the method of Mr. Adams, 

 described in Chapter XI, by which a whole hill is moved from 

 under cover to open ground at one operation. 



Growing Beans in the Irrigated Garden. Beans may be irri- 

 gated in any of the ways described for garden practice, according 

 to the character of the soil. They will stand flooding of the ground, 

 if it is done at sundown. They will also grow well on the ridge 

 systems, either with water above or below, according to the soil. 

 Shallow planting should be done when the ground is to be kept 

 moist by irrigation. 



