What to Grow 



When the ground is warm, and not before, 

 these pots can be set directly into the soil, 

 where they will soon decay. In this way the 

 tender roots of the plants will escape disturb- 

 ance, a matter of considerable importance. 

 When it is safe to plant them out — after all 

 danger from frost is over — set in hills four feet 

 apart each way. Be sure that the soil is very 

 rich. An early and vigorous growth must be 

 encouraged. 



Plant for a succession. 



If the cucumber beetle attacks the plants, 

 sprinkle with land plaster, or fine road-dust, 

 into which tobacco powder has been thoroughly 

 mixed. 



Early White Spine is one of the best very 

 early sorts. It has a delicious flavor, and is 

 very tender and productive. 



For late use, and for pickling, Emerald 

 deserves a place near the head of the list. This 

 variety is exceedingly productive, its fruit is 

 very attractive in appearance, being long, 

 dark green, and perfectly smooth, and its 

 quality is exceptionally fine because of solidity, 

 tenderness, and superior flavor. 



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