CHAPTER XI 



PREPARING THE SOIL 



The ground should be cleared of large stones and 

 rubbish and possible stumps, and the grass and weeds 

 cut and removed. Spread well-rotted manure evenly 

 over the ground, which should then be plowed, and 



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Weeds cut and piled 



harrowed at least twice. If it is not possible to se- 

 cure a good plowman, it is much better to have the 

 ground spaded. 



Use old, well-rotted manure, if possible, and if not 

 limited in quantity have it two to four inches thick. 



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