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TRANSPLANTING TOMATOES 



A S SOON as the seedlings make the second pair of 

 ** leaves, or even sooner, if they are sturdy, transplant 

 them into another flat or box, four inches apart, or in 

 individual little paper pots, as shown on page 23. These are 

 by far the most suitable receptacle for the plants because 

 they afford ample room for development. 



About middle of May, or as soon as danger of frosty 

 night is over, prepare holes in the garden, two to three 

 feet apart each way, digging them to a depth of twelve to 

 fourteen inches and as much across. Put a shovelful of 

 manure in the bottom of each hole. If the soil is a heavy 

 clay, put a shovelful of ashes and cinders below the ma- 

 nure, to insure drainage and mix some with the soil as well. 



Fill up the hole and set out the plants. If grown in 

 small paper pots be sure to tear off bottom (see illustra- 

 tion) before planting. Do not disturb the sides the 

 cardboard will keep away the cutworms. Should the soil 

 be dry, water before and after setting out plants. 



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