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AEID AGEICULTITEE. 



SOME 



siMFi^E sva- 

 aESTioNS 



Many things may be easily done to aid plants 

 in their growth and xisefulness by simply taking 

 serious thought and doing them the right way. 

 Knowing the origin or the little freaks of char- 

 acter in plants often gives us a clue which will 

 help us make them do their best. As examples, 

 beets came from the salt sea side, peas from the 

 IsTorth, celery from the swamp, alfalfa from dry 

 regions. Beets will stand alkali — ^peas a short 

 cool season — celery wants wet feet — alfalfa will 

 drown if its feet are kept wet. The way the sun 

 and wind strikes the furrow makes a great differ- 

 ence in the little local climate immediately sur- 

 rounding the plant. At low altitudes, where the 

 sun is hot, such things as garden peas should be 

 planted on the north slope of the furrow to keep 

 the young seedlings cool. Melons and cucum- 

 bers may be planted on the south side of the fur- 

 row to keep them warm. Always set young cab- 

 bage, cauliflower, or celery plants on the north 

 side of the furrow so they are protected some- 

 what from the hot sun rays. Tomatoes should 

 be planted in deep furrows, which are gradually 

 filled up, making them deeper rooted than if 

 planted at the surface. These directions are 

 suggestive of others that the thoughtful gardener 

 and farmer may apply. 



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