THE SOIL 



Wherever wood ashes are available, these may 

 be scattered on the layers of soil. 



DO'S AND DON'T'S IN MAKING THE SOIL 



Don'ft 



Don't try to raise plants where the soil is poorly drained. 

 Don't strip the sod from the surface of a new garden. 

 Don't add a great quantity of ashes to the soil. 

 Don't smooth the surface of clay soil in the fall after 



digging or plowing. 



Don't try to work the soil when it is wet. 

 Don't rob the soil; apply manure each year. 

 Don't expect crops suited to a sandy loam to grow 



well in clay. 



Don't fail to add humus and plant food to sand. 

 Don't let the soil get so dry that the plants wilt. 

 Don't think because the soil is black that it is rich. 

 Don't fail to get acquainted with the needs of your soil. 

 Don't throw dish water or garbage on the compost heap. 



Do's 



Drain the soil if necessary. 

 Add humus in the form of manure to all soil. 

 Plow or spade from six to ten inches in depth. 

 Apply water only when necessary and do not puddle 



the soil. 

 Work the cultivator. A dust mulch on the surface of 



the soil will help to retain the moisture. 

 Work with the soil, in the soil, and for the soil and you 



will get results. 



