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Directions for preparing the Beds. 



the bed ; which being- thus prepared, pro- 

 ceed to plant in the following manner: 



At either end, begin the work by throw- 

 ing out a trench with a spade, as in common 

 digging; which must be wheeled to the op- 

 posite end, in order to complete regularly the 

 digging of the bed. 



The better and more speedily to effect 

 this business of planting, especially where 

 large quantities are required, let one per- 

 son be employed to take up the young 

 plants, with great care that all roots possi- 

 ble, and a small proportion of earth, be ob- 

 tained, laying them on each side the bed, at 

 distances where they are likely to be re- 

 quired, say two plants on each side of the 

 bed, about one foot apart, preferring a moist 

 or cloudy day. 



Being thus prepared, immediately pro- 

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