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They seem to start growing quicker and 

 grow faster, taking on a better color than 

 upland plants. For several years, I have 

 tested muck and upland plants side by side, 

 and the difference is very marked in favor 

 of the muck plants." 



Giant Squashes, largest 117 Ibs. Average 22.4 tons 



per acre. Grown on muck of Syracuse Gardens Co., 



Syracuse, N. Y. 



Just a word about this, and a word of cau- 

 tion. Have the muck very well drained. Do 

 no have any standing water at any time over 

 the plants, otherwise you will fail. 



