Lesson III 
Set out, ten feet from south end, one 
row of lettuce plants one foot apart. Set 
them in the ground the same depth that 
they are growing. Be careful and not 
disturb the roots. If the soil is hard, 
loosen it with the hoe and set the plants 
with the hands. Make a hole for the 
plant with the right hand, lower the plant 
into it with the left and press the earth 
firmly about the roots with both hands. 
Level the land with the rake before setting 
the lettuce plants. 
Level and rake south and west walks. 
Dig a hole in the north end or centre of 
the garden, raking the lumps into it and 
level off. 
Be careful about measuring. 
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