What to Grow 



exposed to the sun. It should be well worked 

 to the depth of a foot at least. 



Plant in hills f].ve feet apart, each way. Do 

 not be in too great a hurry to get the seed into 

 the ground, as the seedling plants are very ten- 

 der and a slight frost — even a chill — often proves 

 the death of them. About the middle of May is 

 quite early enough to plant them at the north. 

 Previous to planting it is well to mix a shovelful 

 of good manure with the soil in each hill. Work 

 it over until it becomes part of the original soil. 

 When the plants are about a foot long, pinch 

 off the tips to make them branch. See that they 

 never suffer for water. If you can conveniently 

 do so, apply liquid manure occasionally. 



A few plants for early fruiting can be started 

 in the hot-bed in paper pots, as advised for 

 cucumbers, but great care will have to be 

 taken to prevent them from damping off. 

 Give ventilation in pleasant weather by raising 

 the sash slightly. This will allow the moisture 

 in the air to pass off while admitting fresh air. 

 Be very careful not to allow cold \^inds to 

 strike the young plants. If the sun is strong 

 enough to wilt them, cover the glass with 

 cheesecloth during the middle of the day. 



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