304 A YEAR IN AGRICULTURE 



bunches should be about eight inches in length and of such 

 circumference that the hand will go about two-thirds of the 

 way around. 



Bunches of onions will appear to better advantage if the 

 tops are trimmed off. The tops of all small beets and car- 

 rots (in size about forty to the quart) should be left on. 

 Later in the season larger specimens may be marketed in 

 bulk with the tops removed. 



The importance of uniformity in the appearance of such 

 products may be demonstrated by comparing two bunches, 

 one of which contains specimens uniform in all respects 

 and the other, products of all sizes, colors, shapes, and de- 

 grees of ripeness. 



NOTEBOOK QUESTIONS 



1. What are important factors in locating the home vege- 

 table garden? 



2. What is ideal garden soil? 



3. Name the steps in the preparation of a good garden 

 seed-bed. 



4. What are the best and most practical fertilizers for the 

 garden soil? 



5. State some principles to guide one in laying out the 

 garden for seeding. 



6. What shall determine the varieties and the time for 

 planting ? 



7. Name the standard early season and late season vege- 

 tables. 



8. What are the purposes and advantages of the hotbed? 



9. What vegetables are successfully transplanted? 



