112 MUCK CROPS 



Five of the most important reasons why a 

 soil as mentioned above is especially adapted 

 to celery follow: 



i. Because these soils would be relatively 

 moist. 



2.. Because these soils would be fertile. 



3. Because these soils would be loose. 



4. Because these soils would be friable. 



5. Because, being friable, they are easily 

 worked, thus reducing the cost. 



The greenhouse and plant shed at Sunset Farms. 



How to Start Plants. A small greenhouse 

 or hotbed should be available for forcing the 

 early plants. The soil contained in these 

 forcing structures should be of a mucky na- 

 ture similar to that where the plants are to 

 be placed outside. The seed may be planted 



