.VEGETABLE GARDENING 83 



the pulling out of weeds is about all that will be 

 necessary. 



A very narrow hoe should be provided. The 

 author had such an implement made by his black- 

 smith, at a cost of fifty cents, which gives excel- 

 lent results. 



The blade was made of tool steel, about width 

 of a butcher-knife, only it was bent into a curve 

 like the letter "J," the lower end pointed, and 

 with both edges made sharp. A light handle was 

 purchased at hardware store. 



FERTILIZERS 



If additional fertilizers are needed the follow- 

 ing will be found excellent for the purpose : 

 Nitrate of Soda. One-fourth pound to the 

 square rod. 



Apply after plants are above ground, being 

 very careful to keep it off the leaves. 



Pulverize and apply before watering. Re- 

 peat at intervals of two weeks. This will 

 give quick and rapid growth. 



Costs about five cents per pound. 

 Raw Bone Meal. Apply broadcast, and rake in 

 soil before planting, one pound to square rod. 



Costs about three cents per pound. 

 Wood Ashes. Apply broadcast before plant- 

 ing, and rake in soil, two pounds (two quarts) 

 per square rod. 



WATERING 



Of course, by the Sandwich Method of Garden- 

 ing, success can only be attained by the supply of 

 plenty of water, for otherwise the plants will soon 



