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are those which originated in temperate climates, and the 

 warm-season crops are those which originated in the tropical 

 and subtropical regions. 



Planting table. The following table takes into account 

 the seasonal requirements of the various crops, and also indi- 

 cates the varieties that should be planted at different times. 

 There are other varieties which could, no doubt, be well added 

 to this list, but those named can be depended upon in gen- 

 eral to give satisfaction. By selecting the varieties named 

 and planting them as nearly as possible at the times men- 

 tioned, taking into consideration the latitude of the place 

 in which they are grown, the various vegetables can be had 

 at all times of the year when it is possible to grow them. 



PLANTING DATES AND VARIETIES RECOMMENDED FOE 

 FARMERS' VEGETABLE GARDENS IN ILLINOIS 



By C. E. Durst, Associate in Olericulture, University of Illinois 



Note The times for planting named are especially adapted for 

 central Illinois; in southern Illinois plant early crops from one to 

 two weeks earlier in each case, and in northern Illinois about one 

 week later. 



