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den is this question of feeding the plants. We do not expect to get 

 results from unfed animals ; neither shall we get much pleasure in 

 gardening unless we make the conditions necessary for good results. 

 Let us take the time to visit some of the large gardeners about 

 Arlington, Belmont, etc., and get an idea of how they feed plants ; 

 and if we follow their example, the most essential problem in suc- 



WINNINGSTADT CABBAGE ; EARLY SPRING CABBAGE. 



ceeding in the home garden will have been solved. Stable and 

 barn manures are the best fertilizers at all times. Commercial 

 fertilizers are all right in their place and when used by persons 

 who are experienced in such use, but call upon them when you 

 are more experienced, and have your soil in a high degree of fer- 

 tility. If you haven't enough manure for one-half acre, better cut 

 your area down to one-fourth acre, for you will get better and 

 more satisfactory results. 



