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sprinkled with water, and 

 completely wrapped to 

 prevent drying out. They 

 should then be replanted 

 as soon as possible, us- 

 ing great care in handling 

 them to prevent bruising. 

 Pulling plants carelessly 

 from flats, bruising and 

 breaking them in han- 

 dling, and leaving them to 

 dry out before replanting 

 will surely result in a 

 tardy growth and perhaps 

 failure of the crop. 



The outdoor seedling 

 bed. Seedlings for trans- 

 planting may often be 

 grown to advantage in an 



TIG. no. btrawberry boxes make very < 



satisfactory covers for newly trans- Outdoor Seedling bed. Its 



planted seedlings. They are light, easily 

 packed away, and provide ventilation 

 for the plants. 



location in the spring 

 should be on a well- 

 drained soil and in a 



sunny and sheltered place. The soil should be put in 

 good condition by cultivation and by the addition of 

 sand, lime, humus, and manure, as may be needed. 



Such a bed is also of special value for starting seedlings 

 of autumn crops of lettuce, beets, cabbages, and kale. 

 During the late summer, seeds planted directly in the 

 garden often fail to germinate well. In a seed bed, 

 special care in preparing the soil, watering the seedlings, 



