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YARD AND GAEDEN 



enough to assist in firming them in the ground, 

 and then, with a smooth board or block of wood, 

 gently pat down the surface, making the entire 

 bed smooth. Be sure to label the rows if dif- 

 ferent varieties are planted, and it is best, 

 usually, to mark on the labels the date of plant- 

 ing. 



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Pot ilaiigold 

 (Calendula officinalis) 



As soon as the seedlings have made enough 

 growth, be on the lookout for weeds, and as fast 

 as they appear rid the beds of them. "Weeds 

 quickly overcome the tender flowers, and either 

 kill them entirely or cause such a set-back that 

 the plants do not readily recover. Prepare 

 also to afford such support as some annuals 



