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Gardeners and Florists’ Annual for J9J8 
March 
As soon as the ground can be got into shape sow early Cucumber 
and other vine crops. 
Early plowing is always advisable in Walnut orchards and the 
most successful growers plow very shallow, but are careful to level 
thoroughly later. 
New Ruffled Gladiolus 
The variety is Miss Helen Franklin, shown by Thos. Cogger, Melrose, Mass. 
Dust early crops with Paris green or some of the arsenate of lead 
preparations to check chewing insects which are ravenous for the tender 
growth. 
Sow Globe Artichokes, Asparagus, Eggplant and Peppers as well 
as all small root crops. 
Prune the lower branches of Lemons and Oranges so that the 
