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reversed, so as to pull some loose mould into the middle 

 of the drills or rows. 



It is advisable that the late-grown tubers, as well as 

 being planted in the exact middle of the drills, should 

 also be put down in a triangular fashion — that is, 

 equidistant between the already growing plants. 



Of course, it must be understood that whilst the 

 first-planted crop is in the ground, the late one will 

 not make much headway as regards the development 

 of foliage ; but it will make a good stout root growth, 

 and when the first-sown crop is dug will grow remark- 

 ably fast. 



As with the planting, so with the digging of the early 

 planted crops, the date will vary, according to the 

 district and the soil. If planted at the latest by the 

 middle of April they should easily be ready for hfting 

 by the first of July ; and at the same time as the 

 early crop is being dug the late one is moulded. These 

 will also be ready for the second moulding before the 

 middle of August, and, when the operation is well 

 advanced, the planting of curly greens, such as 

 broccoli and kale, may be commenced, the plants being 

 put down in the exact spots occupied by the recently 

 dug early potatoes. 



By this means, what practically amounts to a double 

 crop of potatoes is obtained in the year, as well as a 

 crop of " greens." 



The greens will command a very good price in the 

 following February and March, or, lacking a suitable 

 market, will give very valuable feeding for the live 

 stock on the farm at that period. 



DETAILS OF SPROUTING 



The whole success of the systeni of inter-cropping of 

 potatoes depends upon the proper sprouting of the 

 tubers before plantirg. 



