44 MAEY'S GAEDEN AND HOW IT GEEW 



"Just like layer-cake," remarked Mary. 



"Yes," assented Mr. Trommel j "like the layer- 

 cakeonly different. We must not have the manure 

 touch the roots j it is too rich. The little roots must 

 have bread with their jam yes? 



"Now smooth it over with the rake, and to-morrow 

 we shall plant." 



