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plants are becoming stout, should be deep. Deep hoeing is 

 enough in some cases ; but in others, digging is necessary to 

 produce a fine and full crop. 



A good garden and plenty of fruits are necessary adjuncts to 

 a good farm. When once arranged and set out, the orchard 

 will soon begin to bring in returns. Small fruits should not be 

 forgotten, and with little care will furnish many delicious dishes 

 for the table, or berries for canning and preserving. In fact, 

 apples, small fruits, and a well kept garden, will supply many 

 things for the family use that cost but a trifle, yet are necessary 

 for health and comfort. The farm, under ordinary conditions, 

 can be made the ideal home, where comfort, intelligence, con- 

 servatism, and health may always be found. 



