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stable manure that from cow stables preferred 

 and two parts fine river sand. 



First spade the ground, filling the trenches with 

 fine manure as each line of spading advances, as 

 described in Modified Sandwich Beds. Spread 

 about three inches of compost, as above described, 

 evenly over the beds, and make tolerably firm by 

 tramping ; rake smooth, and it is ready for plant- 

 ing. 



When plants are received, remove all but three 

 young, fresh leaves; dip the roots in "puddle," 

 which is a mixture of clay and water, about con- 

 sistency of cream. Allow the roots to remain in 

 puddle until planted; that is, do not drop them 

 ahead of planter, for the roots will soon suffer, 

 if exposed to drying air. 



In planting, first make a hole about five inches 

 in diameter, and three or four inches deep. In 

 bottom of hole make, with the hand, a small coni- 

 cal mound, say three inches in diameter, and two 

 inches high. Set the center of the plant directly 

 over the center of the conical hill, spread the roots 

 evenly and smoothly, in all directions, down the 

 sides, and then, carefully draw fine compost over 

 the roots, filling up the hole till the ground is 

 level. To prevent soil covering the heart of the 

 plant, gather the leaves in left hand, until plant- 

 ing is completed. 



After filling in the soil, press down very firmly, 

 placing toe of shoe on each side of plant, close 

 up, and then pressing with full weight. 



When planting is properly done, the plant will 

 be a little below the level, and set so firmly that it 



