The Home Garden 



method of propagation. Select shoots which 

 start from near the base of the old plants. 

 Bend them down so that they will form a 

 curve whose centre can be covered with earth, 

 and at the lowest part of this curve make a 

 half-way cut through each shoot, from below. 

 Then cover to the depth of two or three inches. 

 Fasten the shoots firmly in place, so that they 

 cannot be shifted about by winds. This can 

 be done by pinning them to the soil, or a small 

 stone can be placed on the earth with which 

 they are covered. The extremity of the shoot 

 should be trained into upright position by tying 

 it to a small stake. Do not sever the layer 

 from the parent plant until next season. 



Harvest the onions which have begun to 

 ripen off. You can tell this by the dying of 

 their tops. Let the bulbs lie on the ground, 

 exposed to full sunshine, for several days 

 before storing them away. Put in a cool, dry, 

 airy place. 



Sow spinach for a late crop. 



Look to the tomatoes. Make sure they are 

 not setting more fruit than they can mature 

 well. If you think they are, cut off the ends 

 of each vine. This will force them to expend 



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