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Fig. 75. — Bush limas are leBs productive than pole 

 limas, but they mature their crop in less time and 

 labor of staking is saved. (New Jersey Station.) 



Bush beans (Fig 75) should be planted three or four inches 

 apart in rows about two feet apart. Bush limas are given more 

 space between the rows and also in the rows. One pint of seed is 

 usually enough for planting 100 feet of row. Cover to a depth of 

 one to two inches, depending on the moisture in the soil. 



Cultivate the plants well to maintain a good soil mulch and 

 prevent the growth of weeds. Frequent shallow tillage will do 

 this. Climbing varieties 

 may be planted near 

 stalks of corn, or may be 

 planted with the corn at 

 corn planting time. Poles 

 or stakes must be pro- 

 vided when pole beans 

 are planted alone. One 

 common practice is to 

 lean two rows of stakes 

 together and tie them at 

 the top, allowing the 

 vines to climb and form 

 an arch. Chicken wire 

 and strings are used in different ways for supporting the vines. 



Many varieties of beans may be dried for winter use. The snap 

 beans in pods are usually canned for winter use. 



Tomatoes. — This crop is usually grown from plants started 

 in the house, hotbed or coldframe (Fig. 76). They should not 

 be planted in the open garden until warm weather, and when all 

 danger of frost is over. As a long season is required for the crop, 

 much time is gained by having the plants well developed in beds or 

 in-doors before time for transplanting to the garden. The best 

 plants are produced by transplanting at least twice from the seed 

 bed to trays or pots. 



Set the plants about two feet apart in rows at least three feet 

 apart. If the garden is large more room should be allowed. A 

 rich, well manured soil is best. Set the plants very deep and give 

 the stem plenty of opportunity for forming new roots. This may 

 be done by laving it somewhat horizontally in the furrow at 

 planting time. The top must be allowed to extend a few inches 

 above the soil. 



When growth is well started drive a stake near each plant and 

 later tie the plant well up on this with raffia, coarse twine or strips 



