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3. When all danger of frost is past, plant out of doors, 



placing the plants at least one foot apart. 



4. Keep the soil in the garden well tilled and, if practicable, 



water occasionally during dry weather. 



5. Select the best early fruit from a vigorous plant, for 



seed. 



Record or Growth. 



1. Seed: shape, size, and color. Date of planting. 



2. Date of coming up. 



3. Date of transplanting, number of leaves, and height of 



plant. 



4. Date of blossoming. 



5. Date of first ripe fruit. 



Drawings. 



1. Seed. 



2. Seedling with seed-leaves of full size. 



3. Seedling when transplanted. 



4. Seedling when planted out of doors. 



5. Leaf and blossom. 



6. Fruit: appearance as whole; sectional view. 



The Story. 



Tell or write the story of your experience in growing pep- 

 pers, and use your drawings for illustrations; or, 

 write a letter to a friend telling him just how to 

 grow peppers from seed, giving him the benefit 

 of your experience as to details of culture, and 

 using plans and other drawings to make your ad- 

 vice clear. 



