PRACTICAL GARDENING 



clay formation. It requires a long season to 

 mature in, a rich, warm, sandy loam to grow in, 

 and sufficient space in which to develop. 



From eight to ten seed are planted in a hill, 

 the hills seven by seven to ten by ten feet apart. 

 One-half ounce of seed will plant fifteen 

 hills. 



The watermelon should never be planted 

 near squash, pumpkin, or cucumbers. They 

 frequently cross-pollinate and are useless. 

 Cultivate until the vines begin to run, after 

 which the interlacing vines and foliage give the 

 weeds but little chance. 



Watermelons are usually judged to be ripe 

 when the stem which connects the melon and 

 the vine begins to turn yellow and dry about 

 one or two inches away from the melon. After 

 picking, keep in a cool place for two or three 

 days. The flavor is usually sweeter. 



The two best varieties are Fordhook Early 

 and Sugar Stick. 



Muskmelons. Wherever cucumbers thrive, 

 the muskmelon will grow. They require a 



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