x , Garden Lore 
Watching things grow, things that his own hands have 
planted, is one of the chief joys of the householder. 
James G. NEEDHAM 
Behold this compost! behold it well! . .. It gives such 
divine materials to men, and accepts such leavings from 
them at the last. Watt WattMan 
A soil, to be fertile, must above all things be light and 
pliable, and this condition we seek to bring about by the 
operation of plowing. VircIL 
If you keep square with the work, you feel greater pride 
and satisfaction in it, and everything goes smoother. 
OLD FarmeEr’s ALMANAC 
Head work in the garden is worth quite as much as hand 
work. Op FarMER’s ALMANAC 
In planning garden operations for the year remember 
that rotation, clean tillage, and selected varieties will do 
much to help you in your fight against both insects and 
plant diseases. Such measures wisely taken bring other 
advantages. Otp FaRMER’s ALMANAC 
Farmer Wideawake will have the plans for his crops all 
made before spring opens, so as to be ready to plow and 
plant each crop as soon as the proper season arrives. 
Otp FARMER’s ALMANAC 
Acquaint yourself with an intelligent system of crop 
rotation — Use your brains — Then when you are certain 
and your program is ready, DIG IN HARD. 
OLD FARMER’s ALMANAC 
Not only does succession planting utilize limited areas 
most intensively; it is sound economics from every point 
of view. Qtp FarMeEr’s ALMANAC 
