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3. Keep the soil between the rows hoed freely and, if prac- 



ticable, water the plants if the weather is dry. 



4. Pull the radishes as soon as they are of good size, and 



do not leave them so long that they become stringy, 

 or hollow and pithy. 



RECORD OF GROWTH. 



1. Seed: sizes, shape, and color. 



2. Date of coming up. Appearance of seed-leaves. 



3. Date when the first two true leaves reach the length of 



one-half inch or more. 



4. Date when first radishes are pulled, and date when last 



radishes are pulled. 



5. Date when maggots appeared; amount of damage. 



DRAWINGS. 



1. Seeds. 



2. Seedlings when seed-leaves are of full size. 



3. Seedlings when first two true leaves are one-half inch 



long or longer. 



4. Radishes when pulled. 



THE STORY. 



Tell or write the story of your experience in growing rad- 

 ishes. If written, bind it in your school garden book 

 with the drawings to illustrate the story. If you sold 

 bunches to your neighbors, include an account of 

 expenses and profits. 



Salsify or Vegetable Oyster 

 GROWING OUT-DOORS. 



i. Sow the seed in drills at least one-half inch deep early 

 in spring. 



