PRACTICAL GARDENING 



you have the choice between the morning and 

 afternoon sun, by all means select the morn- 

 ing sun. The air is usually free from dust, the 

 plants fresh after the night's rest and moisture, 

 and the direct rays of light are of greater value 

 to plant growth. 



The problem of air drainage and gases is 

 of vital importance. Fresh air is as necessary 

 to the growth of plants as it is to the health 

 of any human being. The only suggestion 

 that can be made is to eliminate the cause of 

 the evil. For instance if the gases come from 

 the furnaces of a mill, get in touch with some 

 one in power and have the chimney made 

 higher. 



The difficulty in controlling stealing from 

 city lots must be left wholly with the authori- 

 ties and the owner. The remedy that has 

 cured this disease of the mind in several locali- 

 ties is the application of practical cooperation. 

 Let every one, children and all, have gardens 

 even though they have to travel a mile or more 

 to get them, and the pride of ownership will 



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