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GARDEN STEPS 



piece of newspaper about four inches wide around 

 the stalk, just above the root. The plant should be 

 protected for at least two inches above the level of 

 the earth. This will cost nothing, will take but a 

 moment, and will save the plant from cutworms, 

 which are especially fond of young tomato plants. 



A Half Acre of Dwarf Champion Tomatoes 



The plants now stand erect like potatoes. In another month they 

 will be sprawling on the ground. 



Depth of Planting. — The root of the tomato plant 

 should be set about four inches deep. Remember 

 that air is an important element that must get 

 freely to the roots of most growing plants. If they 

 are set too deep, the air cannot get to them, and 

 growth is seriously hindered. If the stalk is over a 

 foot high and incHned to be spindling, set it so that 

 the root is about four inches deep, and the top 



