12 GARDEN PROJECT 
as petunias, four-o’clocks, cosmos, dwarf sunflowers, 
zinnias, ete. 
May 
1. Care and cultivation. Real work begins in the 
garden now. Pests will come and weeds will grow. 
The first thing that needs attention after seeding will 
be the weeds. It may be necessary to pull many wecds 
by hand, but whether by hand or hoe, the weeds must 
go. A loose, shallow soil mulch should be maintained 
at all times. The best tool for cultivation is a wheel 
hoe. It will usually be necessary to use the common 
hand hoe to put on the finishing touches. As soon after 
a rain as the ground is pliable and mellow the soil 
mulch should be provided. 
2. A GARDEN CLUB 
2. Planting. Plant beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, 
melons, squash and pumpkin. Follow directions given 
in planting tables, as to varieties and methods of 
planting. 
3. Transplanting. Transplant cabbage, tomatoes, 
