"My way is to begin with the beginning. 



PREFACE 



This collection of instructions how to grow 

 vegetables is put into book form for the use of 

 the amateur gardener. 



The writer has endeavored to stick closely to 

 his subject and give in a compact and concise 

 form the desired information so that the reader 

 will not lose time in going over the book. 



It is arranged in alphabetical order with 

 necessary index. 



A few people have what might be called a 

 sixth sense, which enables them to feel a sym- 

 pathy, a fellowship, with plants and trees. 

 This feeling draws them together. To these 

 people plants seem to have sense and feeling 

 and they are sure to succeed as gardeners. 

 Plants thrive and grow better under their care. 



Have you not met people who exclaim, "Is 

 not that beautiful !" and show by their feeling 

 that they are filled with joy, and others who 

 seem indifferent and blind to the beauties 

 around them? 



In the delicious freshness of the early morn- 

 ing, rise with the sun and work in your garden. 

 You can do all the work necessary before it is 



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