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inches deep, and then I sprinkled fertilizer," he told 

 rapidly, "and then I covered that over 'bout two 

 inches, and then I dropped in the kernels, five to each 

 hole ; but you have to hoe it and hoe it and hoe it." 



"They 're going to give out the prizes now ! " 

 whispered Finnan Haddie, turning to Mary, as he 

 saw Judge Patterson and Mr. Trommel in earnest 

 conversation. 



"No, no ! I cannot make a speech," said Herr 

 Trommel, in a loud whisper. 



"Sh-sh," said Margaret to Buddy Thomas j "the 

 prizes are coming ! " 



"I have been asked to give out the prizes," said 

 Judge Patterson, standing at the end of the long 

 table, "but I must first say that I have never before 

 been to such a Flower Show. It has been a most in- 

 teresting exhibition, and, as a fellow-townsman, I am 

 proud of the Horticultural Club. 



"Nasturtiums, first prize, Eleanor Thomas," he 

 read. Even Eleanor's yellow braids reflected happi- 

 ness as she went up to take her envelop. 



Because the prizes were many and the exhibitors 

 were few, none were disappointed. The first prize 

 for asters and for sweet peas went to Mary ; for pan- 

 sies, Donald ; for the best arrangement, Mildred j for 



