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even when but one seed has been planted in a given 

 spot, from which have resulted three or more roots. 

 If these had been pulled they would in all probability 

 have loosened the ground and caused the remaining ones 



Fif^ 22. 



Showiii"- the general appearance of the plant when thinning out 

 can commence. 



to perish. "When the seeds are planted in lines we con- 

 sider that a hoe could here be utilized within a few 

 inches of a cluster, and finishing these as before stated. 

 In this way there would be two operations, the first 

 being completed by the second, and shortly afterwards 



