FIGS. 95 and 96. Planting. Only an expert can sow fine seeds successfully 

 from the packet as this person is doing. It is better for the beginner to put the 

 seed in a cup and take out a few at a time between his finger and thumb. Note 

 the even spacing of the onion sets. 



snap down. It will then be straight if it has been 

 stretched taut. 



Then make a furrow by drawing the edge of a square 

 hoe along against the line and pulling the dirt to the side 

 away from the line. In this way it is easy to make 

 quickly a straight furrow of a depth suited to the needs 

 of the seed to be planted. 



In planting small seeds like those of radishes, lettuce, 

 onions, carrots, or beets, the seeds should first be poured 

 from the packet into a shallow dish or a saucer. Then a 



