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4. The tall plants, as corn and peas, should be placed so that 

 they will not shade the other crops. 



5. It is necessary to practice companion and succession cropping 

 in order to utilize all of the ground to the best advantage. Satis- 

 factory plans for the economical use of the soil throughout the 



Fig. 75. — A well-managed war garden. There are no vacancies in this garden. 



season cannot be made without a thorough knowledge of the 

 plants to be grown, with special reference to their habit of growth 

 and time of maturity. 



There is no model plan that is equally suitable for all home 

 gardens. Every plan should be prepared with a view of getting 

 the best results for the family to be supplied. It is believed, how- 

 ever, that the plans, prepared by Mr. Bechtel, and published in 

 Extension Circular No. 76 of The Pennsylvania State College, 

 will be found exceedingly helpful, especially to those who have had 

 little experience as garden makers. See page 299. 



