GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



SpinacTi. 



Sow in early spring in drills made % in. deep, 

 and 1 ft. apart, as early as the ground can be 

 worked. Thereafter, every two weeks for succes- 

 sion. Good rich soil is necessary. 



SquasJi. 



Be sure of rich, warm soil. Plant in well-ferti- 

 lized hills, like melons or cucumbers, at least 4 or 

 5 ft. apart. Sow eight to ten seeds to a hill, and 

 after the insects have had their feast, keep only 

 three or four of the vines that are strongest. To 

 repress the ardor of the squash vine borer, scatter 

 a handful of tobacco dust around each plant. 



Tomatoes. 



Most easily started by getting the young plants 

 grown under glass, and setting out in the open 

 ground in May. Put 4 ft. apart, in rich, mellow 

 soil, and water freely. Seed can be started, how- 

 ever, in the house, in March, then the seedlings 

 transplanted into old berry-boxes or flowerpots, 

 and allowed to grow slowly until about May 15th 

 (around New York), when they can be set in the 

 open ground. Plants are attractive when tied to 

 stakes or a trellis, and produce earlier, better and 



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