Lesson VII 
Plant twelve feet from the north end, 
and two and one-half feet from the west 
side of the garden, one hill of watermelon 
seeds. 
Plant one hill of muskmelon seeds two 
and one-half feet from east side and 
twelve feet from north end. To make a 
hill, dig a hole one foot in diameter and 
four to six inches deep; fill this hole to 
within one inch of the top with a mixture* 
of equal parts of well-rotted manure, 
sand and soil to furnish a light soil so 
' the plants can get a quick start. Scatter 
the seeds all over the hill, cover with fine 
soil one inch and press it down. 
Plant, six feet from the south end, one 
row of radishes, same as lettuce in Lesson I. 
Hoe between all rows and hoe up the 
weeds in the south and west walks. Pull 
* In sandy soil only the manure is necessary. 
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