LESSON VII 



Plant twelve feet from the north end, 

 and two and one-half feet from the west 

 side of the garden, one hill of watermelon 

 seeds. 



Plant one hill of muskmelon seeds two 

 and one-half feet from east side and 

 twelve feet from north end. To make a 

 hill, dig a hole one foot in diameter and 

 four to six inches deep; fill this hole to 

 within one inch of the top with a mixture* 

 of equal parts of well-rotted manure, 

 sand and soil to furnish a light soil so 

 the plants can get a quick start. Scatter 

 the seeds all over the hill, cover with fine 

 soil one inch and press it down. 



Plant, six feet from the south end, one 

 row of radishes, same as lettuce in Lesson I. 



Hoe between all rows and hoe up the 

 weeds in the south and west walks. Pull 



* In sandy soil only the manure is necessary. 

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