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Gardening 



FIGS. 149 and 150. Muskmelons. The young plants at the left are being 

 given an early start in glass-covered individual frames. At the right flower 

 pots are being placed under the melons to raise them off the ground. This 

 prevents rotting and insures more even and quicker ripening. 



They thrive much better, however, during hot weather, 

 for the heat and light of summer are necessary for the 

 maturing of the fruits. A rich, well-drained soil will often 

 produce good melons, but as a rule the conditions in most 

 home gardens do not make a good crop certain. Musk- 

 melons should be grown in hills spaced about 6 feet 

 apart ; watermelons require more space. 



The juice of the preserving watermelon, commonly 

 called citron, is used in making jelly of fruits whose juices 

 do not readily jell alone. The flesh is used in making 

 preserves. 



