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SWEET CORN AS GROWN ON THE PACIFIC 

 COAST 



A BOVE all, corn needs warmth and moisture, and 

 ** where a proper amount of each is a reasonable cer- 

 tainty, corn thrives to perfection and delicious "roast- 

 ing ears" play an important part at Thanksgiving and 

 Christmas dinners. 



The time of planting depends entirely on the condition 

 of the soil and the weather. Generally speaking, it is 

 planted to follow winter crops, like carrots and beets. 

 Seeds are sown throughout May, June, and July, and 

 peculiar local conditions determine entirely whether it is 

 best to plant in hills or rows. Where hot, dry north 

 winds sweep the section from north to south it is best to 

 run the rows east and west. But hill planting permits 

 of more thorough cultivation, which is most important. 



In addition to all the varieties suggested on preceding 

 pages, Black Mexican and Morse's Golden Cream (il- 

 lustrated above) will be found to do splendidly. 



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