What to Grow 



Begin to cultivate it as soon as the plant has 

 made four or five leaves. Keep up this treat- 

 ment until ears begin to form. One secret of 

 success in the culture of this plant is in keeping 

 the soil always light and open. Air must be 

 admitted to its roots freely, and they must 

 have a chance to spread without difficulty, as 

 they could not in a soil not worked enough to 

 make it friable and mellow. 



Plant for a succession of crops, at intervals 

 of ten days or two weeks. By a wise selection 

 of varieties, this delicious vegetable can be 

 enjoyed for several weeks, or up to the coming 

 of frosty weather. 



Probably the best very early variety, is 

 Cory, sweet, tender, and productive. 



Early Minnesota is a general favorite be- 

 cause of its many excellent qualities. 



Dreer's First of All is another early sort 

 that deserves especial mention for its quick 

 development and exceedingly delicious flavor. 



A variety of recent introduction that prom- 

 ises to become a standard is Stabler's Early. 

 This is considerably larger than other early 

 kinds, and has a peculiarly rich, sweet flavor 

 and is remarkably tender. 



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