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TRANSPLANTING TOMATOES 
A S SOON as the seedlings make the second pair of 
leaves, or even sooner, if they are sturdy, transplant 
them into another flat or box, four inches apart, or in 
individual little paper pots, as shown on page 23. These are 
by far the most suitable receptacle for the plants because 
they afford ample room for development. 
About middle of May, or as soon as danger of frosty 
night is over, prepare holes in the garden, two to three 
feet apart each way, digging them to a depth of twelve to 
fourteen inches and as much across. Put a shovelful of 
manure in the bottom of each hole. If the soil is a heavy 
clay, put a shovelful of ashes and cinders below the ma- 
nure, to insure drainage and mix some with the soil as well. 
Fill up the hole and set out the plants. If grown in 
small paper pots be sure to tear off bottom (see illustra- 
tion) before planting. Do not disturb the sides — the 
cardboard will keep away the cutworms. Should the soil 
be dry, water before and after setting out plants. 
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