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GARDEN GUIDE 



soon as the ground can be worked in the Spring. When Peach and 

 Pear trees are in bloom, the medium hardy things, including Beets, 

 Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Lettuce, wrinkled Peas, Parsnips, Salsify, To- 

 .matoes, Swiss Chard may be sown and also Lettuce, Cauliflowers, 

 Beets and Onion plants from the cold frames may be set out. 



When the Apple trees are in blossom, sow the seeds of the tenderest 

 things — ^Beans, Sweet Com, Cucumbers, Okra, Melons, Pumpkins and 

 Squash. 



Lettuce, Beets, Onions, Carrots, Peas and wire netting support for Peas 

 garden is a model of good keeping 



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After all demger'from late frost is past, set out growing plemts of 

 Tomatoes, Peppers, Egg-jplants, Pole Beans, Melons. Cucumbers, 

 Sweet Corn and Okra. 



Poor germination results are often due to the fact that seeds are 

 loosely covered in the soil. They should be well firmed and covered. 

 Firming can generally be done well enough with the back of the hoe or 

 rake. 



For neatness make every row straight, using your garden line and 

 reel frequently. Tag every row as soon as it is sown or planted, mark- 

 ing on the date as well as the name of the variety. You wOl thus be 

 able to keep track of the time required for the different varieties to 



