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GARDEN STEPS 



Fertilizing. — When the corn is well started, an 

 application of commercial fertilizer, about two 

 pounds to the twenty-foot square, or nitrate of soda 

 in about the same quantity, will keep up the growth. 

 This should be done again later on as the ears are 



filling out, to insure a 

 constant supply of nour- 

 ishment for the growing 

 crop. If you have poultry, 

 nothing is better forgrow- 

 ing corn than to scatter 

 about the droppings 

 whenever the roosts are 

 cleaned. 



Side Shoots. — When 

 sweet corn gets about 

 two thirds of its growth, 

 distinct side shoots ap- 

 pear near the root. No 

 ears will develop on 

 these ; and they will rob 

 the bearing stalks of 

 much needed nourish- 

 ment if they are left. 

 As the stalks near maturity, go through the rows 

 once or twice and pull away these side shoots. Be 

 careful not to drag on the roots in doing this. A 

 sharp downward pull will strip them clean away. 

 If necessary, hold the main stalk with one hand 



Taking Side Shoots rROM 

 Sweet Corn 



Bend down the shoot, turn it side- 

 ways, and pull it off clean. 



