THE VEGETABLE GARDEN 



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Directions for Sowing 



It is best to- buy seed from a good, reliable seed house rather than 

 to depend upon what you may find at the local hardware or grocery 

 store. Small seeds such as Lettuce, Radish and Onions may be merely 

 raked into the surface; medium size seeds, such as Beets, Spinach 

 and Parsnips, from one-quarter to one-half inch and the comparatively 

 large seeds, such as Cabbage, Carrots and Pumpkins, about one-half 

 inch deep. In showery weather the seeds should be covered more 



Lettuce, Beets, Onions, Carrots, Peas and wire netting support for Peas. This 

 garden is a model of good keeping 



lightly than in normal conditions, in a very light soil, or in hot, dry 

 weather, cover more deeply. In extra early sowings of Peas, put the 

 seeds in a little deeper but not much. 



As a general guide, sow Onions, (also plant Onion sets) smooth 

 Peas, early Beets, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips and Cabbage just as 

 soon as the ground can be worked in the Spring. When Peach and 

 Pear trees are in bloom, the medium hardy seeds, including Beets, 

 Carrots, Kohl-Rabi, Lettuce, wrinkled Peas, Parsnips, Salsify, To- 

 matoes, Swiss Chard may be sown and also Lettuce, Cauliflowers, Beets« 

 and Onion plants from the coldframes may be set out. 



