GAEDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



Peas. 



The early smooth varieties are the first seeds to 

 put into the garden, though the wrinkled are a 

 better quality. Dig furrows 2 in. deep in earliest 

 spring, but when w^eather is warm, 4 in. deep ; and 

 3 ft. apart. Select the kind of peas desired, scatter 

 in the rows, and cover with a hoe. They need good 

 soil, plenty of cultivation, and the tall sorts should 

 be given brush for support. Sow several times for 

 succession. Early crop may be hurried by first 

 soaking the seed. 



Potatoes, 



Selling as they are today (February, 1917), for 

 10 cents a pound, one is strongly tempted to turn 

 the flower garden into a potato patch! The early 

 varieties need especially rich soil. Drop a couple of 

 pieces about every foot, in 3 to 4 in. deep drills 

 that are 3 ft. apart. Cultivate often, and fight the 

 vast army of potato bugs with Paris green, or Bor- 

 deaux mixture. 



RadisJies. 



A light, rich, sandy soil will grow the early kinds 

 in from four to six weeks. Sow in drills a foot 

 apart (scatteringly, so as not to require thinning,) 

 every two weeks, keep free from weeds, and water 

 in dry weather. Start outdoors in early April. 



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