A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



not grow. Pack the earth firmly round the 

 root and water copiously and then cover 

 with dry earth. 



FLOWER GARDEN 



July is almost a "standstill" month, yet 

 a little work will assure late flowers. Bal- 

 sam and nasturtium seeds, sown now in 

 sheltered spots, will bloom till the end of 

 November. Cutting off blossoms before they 

 commence to fade will induce geraniums, 

 fuchsias, stocks, etc., to throw up new flower 

 stalks. You can take slips from all plants 

 during this month. Permanent vines should 

 be tied up -to trellises as the new wood grows. 



FARM CROPS 



Any odd half or whole acres adjacent to 

 the poultry houses, available for planting, 

 should now be turned over and seeded with 

 crimson clover, to aid the supply of green 

 food in late fall and early winter. If the 



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