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FIG. 143. Kidney beans will grow in almost any soil and are one of the best 

 crops for a beginner to raise. This garden was planted chiefly to bush beans, 

 with climbing beans along the fence. Strings were run from the ground to the 

 top of the fence to support the vines until they reached the top. 



soil. In such soil sow the seed in a trench about 4 inches 

 deep and cover with 2 inches of soil. Then as the plants 

 grow, fill in the trench until it is level with the surround- 

 ing surface. The seeds are sown about 2 inches in the 

 row. For the dwarf sorts the rows may be about 2 feet 

 apart ; the tall-growing varieties require more room. 

 On soil that is likely to be wet during the early spring- 

 time, peas are planted on slight ridges and covered to a 

 depth of about an inch only. 



The marrowfat peas are of somewhat more vigorous 

 growth and are more productive than the garden peas, 

 but are of decidedly poorer flavor and quality and are 

 not to be recommended for the home vegetable garden. 



