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SWEET CORN— AS GROWN ON THE PACIFIC 
COAST 
BOVE all, corn needs warmth and moisture, and 
where a proper amount of each is a reasonable cer- 
tainty, corn thrives to perfection and delicious “roast- 
ing ears” play an important part at Thanksgiving and 
Christmas dinners. 
The time of planting depends entirely on the condition 
of the soil and the weather. Generally speaking, it is 
planted to follow winter crops, like carrots and beets. 
Seeds are sown throughout May, June, and July, and 
peculiar local conditions determine entirely whether it is 
best to plant in hills or rows. Where hot, dry north 
winds sweep the section from north to south it is best to 
run the rows east and west. But hill planting permits 
of more thorough cultivation, which is most important. 
In addition to all the varieties suggested on preceding 
pages, Black Mexican and Morse’s Golden Cream (il- 
lustrated above) will be found to do splendidly. 
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