132 MAKING HORTICULTURE PAY 



little too much bug poison. All I did last year was 

 to disturb their enemies. I used old cider, also old 

 sauerkraut. To this I added water. It is good, 

 but I had to go over the vines every day for about 

 one week. 



*' I never raise seeds. The space they require I 

 replant and find it pays better. Besides, many dif- 

 ferent varieties mix when planted close. One 

 should not become wedded to one seed company. 

 Try all new varieties and retain the best. Gifts of 

 seeds should not be allowed; their worth is spoiled. 

 When people have to pay for anything they appre- 

 ciate it and will take better care than when they get 

 something for nothing. We once got two mail bags 

 full of seeds from Washington. We had more pack- 

 ages of seeds than we had people to whom to give 

 them. The mice problem was solved when I found 

 part of the government seeds devoured. I occa- 

 sionally meet people who show me some of these 

 seeds and ask what they are. Many get seeds they 

 don't want or can't plant. Pole beans, cantaloupes, 

 etc., are seldom grown on small lots. They require 

 much space and trouble. A trucker should know 

 the name of every vegetable he grows. Should 

 also know what the ground contains and what to 

 apply. 



GAINING AND RETAINING CUSTOMERS 



" Well raised vegetables speak for themselves. A 

 batch of well grown corn suddenly became a little 

 too hard for table use. Wishing to sell, I told the 

 people that the corn was just at the right stage to 

 make the best corn fritters. The corn grates better 

 if it is a little hard. Congratulations are bestowed 

 on beneficial honesty. A person should be frank 



