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etc., should take the place of the extra early spring crops. 

 Keep in mind that, where the ground is cropped inten- 

 sively and each square foot of ground is expected to yield 

 several crops, it pays to select extra early maturing sorts 

 in the different classes of vegetables. Also remember 

 that one row should never be planted to one and the same 

 vegetable in one season. 



Section No. 4 will contain the greatest variety of crops 

 because part of them will occupy the ground all season, 

 like Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.; others 

 will occupy space during early spring and summer, like 

 peas, lettuce, etc., to make room for tomatoes, peppers, 

 etc.; still other crops, like sweet corn, will not be planted 

 until middle of June and then in a selection of varieties 

 maturing in succession. Plan to plant all vegetables in 

 rows of uniform length rather than in hills. It facili- 

 tates planning, planting, and cultivation. 



When the time arrives for active work outdoors (gener- 

 ally middle of April) dig only as much ground each day 

 as can be planted that day. Where the whole garden is 



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