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rolling makes it still better for seeding, but after- 

 wards you must go over it with a rake very lightly, 

 to produce a "dust mulch," and prevent evapor- 

 ation. 



You can, perhaps, sow some seeds of lettuce, 

 peas, onions, radish and spinach outside by now, 

 but use your judgment as to the weather and con- 

 ditions of the soil. However, as April is the real 

 planting month, look there for exact directions for 

 sowing seeds. 



Planting the Fruit Garden. Now you can plant all 

 your fruit, and get it over. That is, as soon as the 

 soil stops freezing every night, so you can keep 

 it stirred. If your trees and bushes arrive before 

 you want to put them in the ground, don't unpack 

 anything; leave the bundles or boxes in a cool, 

 moist place. They will keep for several days this 

 way, and you avoid the breaking of roots and twigs 

 attendant on much handling. 



Tree Fruits. Dig the holes bigger than the roots 



The planting-board is simplicity itself to make, and permits 

 you to set trees in perfect alignment 



