PRACTICAL GARDENING 



replaced. This will prevent the rabbit from 

 burrowing under the fence, which may also be 

 made beautiful as suggested in a previous par- 

 agraph. Powdered arsenate dusted on the 

 lower leaves when they are moist will destroy 

 the rabbits, but it is not generally recom- 

 mended. 



If in both village and suburb the owners of 

 property will cooperate the entire commun- 

 ity may not only be made productive but beau- 

 tiful. Organize a garden club, get practical 

 men to suggest the places in which to plant 

 such permanent crops as asparagus or rhubarb 

 and also trees and small fruits, and to give talks 

 and demonstrate the planting and culture of 

 annual crops. One man may be successful in 

 raising strawberries, another apples, and still 

 another root crops, etc. Get acquainted and 

 exchange experiences; it is the best indication 

 of progressive, practical gardening. 



THE RURAL OR FARM GARDEN 



The rural or farm garden varies in size from 

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