How to Succeed with Seeds 



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the soil moist enough to allow the tender little 

 roots to come out readily, and dry enough to 

 handle without being sticky and mussy. When 

 ready to begin take out one or two of the little 

 plants at a time, using a fiat pointed stick or a 

 transplanting fork, and spread out on a piece of 



Holding tlie top of tlic seeilliiif;' yenlly hclwcen llie thumb and fore- 

 finger, you lower the roots down into the hole, and then press the soil 

 firmly about it. 



glass or a shingle so that they can be picked up 

 readily. 



In transplanting, most seedlings should be set 

 considerably deeper than they were growing, 

 usually almost up to the two seed-leaves. Make 

 a hole in the loose, moist soil with your finger 

 tip, or a small wooden dibble or pointed stick if 

 you prefer — and, holding the little plant gently 



