How to Grow Plants from Seeds 169 
evaporation and help to keep the soil both warm and 
moist. 
How to lay out and plant a row of seed. The seeds of 
most garden vegetables are planted in shallow trenches 
which make rows across the garden. In order to get 
the row straight it is a good plan to make the furrow 
along a tightly stretched line. 
First drive a stake firmly at each end of arow. Then 
stretch the line between the stakes so that it lies on the 
ground. To make sure that the line is straight, lift it 
near the center to a height of a few inches and allow it to 
Fics. 93 and 94. Laying out the rows. The furrow at the left is for fine seeds. 
The furrow at the right is for coarse seeds or onion sets. 
