OEKMINATION AND l.()X( ;I-:\1J\' OF SEEDS 



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year or more (holh', thorn, mountain ash). Ibese dif- 

 ferenres mav be due to the form of tlie stored food, the 

 cliaraeler nf ihe seed cnats. the n.ilure of the jdant, the 

 dryness of the seeds or of the hod, ete. Per instanee, 

 ginseng seeds, if sown as soon as ripe, should sprout the 

 following spring; if dry they may take 18 months or 



FIG. 28— VEGETABLE PLANT BEDS 



1. Celery for transplanting. 2. Seedling lettuce plants. The plants are 

 kept free from weeds and are tiiinned and transplanted as mav be needed. 



