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Planting. The seed should be covered to a depth 

 of from one-half to three quarters of an inch. It is desirable 

 for quick germination that the ground be thoroughly pre- 

 pared and have a sufficient amount of moisture. If planted 

 by hand, the seed should be dropped about one-half inch 

 apart. Machines are properly gauged for planting radish 

 seed if set as directed. The soil should be firmed over the 

 seed after planting to bring the moist earth in direct contact 

 with the seed. To obtain the finest ciuahty, the radish 

 should be grown as rapidly as possible and with plenty of 

 moisture at all times. 



Marketing. Radishes are ready for pulling as soon 

 as they reach sufficient size. The plants are tied into 

 bunches of from six to ten plants each according to size 

 and the season. They are then carefully washed and 

 packed in bushel boxes or baskets for the market. 



The Scarlet Globe and strains of this variety are the 

 most profitable and popular sorts to grow, 



XIX. RHUBARB 



Soils. Rhubarb can be grown profitably on most soils, 

 if sufficient humus and plant food are supplied. For early 

 results rhubarb should be planted in sandy loam, with a 

 southern exposure. 



Propagation. Rhubarb can be propagated from seed, 

 but this procedure is not very satisfactory because the 

 seedlings seldom come true to the type desired. The 

 best method is the division of the old roots; each piece of 

 root with an " eye," or bud, will produce a plant of the 

 desired qualities. 



Planting. The best results are obtained from plant- 

 ing in the spring. The soil should previously have been 



