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etc., should take the place of the extra early spring crops. 
Keep in mind that, where the ground is cropped inten- 
sively and each square foot of ground is expected to yield 
several crops, it pays to select extra early maturing sorts 
in the different classes of vegetables. Also remember 
that one row should never be planted to one and the same 
vegetable in one season. 
Section No. 4 will contain the greatest variety of crops 
because part of them will occupy the ground all season, 
like Swiss chard, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, etc.; others 
will occupy space during early spring and summer, like 
peas, lettuce, etc., to make room for tomatoes, peppers, 
etc.; still other crops, like sweet corn, will not be planted 
until middle of June and then in a selection of varieties 
maturing in succession. Plan to plant all vegetables in 
rows of uniform length rather than in hills. It facili- 
tates planning, planting, and cultivation. 
"When the time arrives for active work outdoors (gener- 
ally middle of April) dig only as much ground each day 
as can be planted that day. Where the whole garden is 
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