170 Gardening 
Fics. 95 and 96. Planting. Only an expert can sow fine seeds successfully 
from the packet as thispersonisdoing. It is better for the beginner to put the 
seed in a cup and take out a few at a time between his finger andthumb. Note 
the even spacing of the onion sets. 
snap down. It will then be straight if it has been 
stretched taut. 
Then make a furrow by drawing the edge of a square 
hoe along’against the line and pulling the dirt to the side 
away from the line. In this way it is easy to make 
quickly a straight furrow of a depth suited to the needs 
of the seed to be planted. 
In planting small seeds like those of radishes, lettuce, 
onions, carrots, or beets, the seeds should first be poured 
from the packet into a shallow dish or a saucer. Then a 
