WI^'DO^\' GARDENING 



should be made not over three inches deep and 

 of any convenient size. Fig. 22 shows a seed- 

 box with outside measurements of 9 by 12 in- 

 ches, which makes a very convenient size for the 



Fig. 22. A seed-box, showing the effect of old seed mixed 

 with fresh 



window as it is nicely covered with a 10 by 12 

 inch pane of glass. Two or three holes in the 

 bottom will provide for drainage in the seed- 

 box. 



SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION 

 A good soil for seed-boxes may be prepared by 

 mixing one part fine leaf-mold with two parts of 

 good garden soil. Great care should be taken to 



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