28 MISS WISEMAN’S SUGGESTIONS 
Joseph to notice these things, since they were of 
great Importance. 
As the seeds were covered up with only about 
two inches of soil, Joseph asked what was to be 
done with the rest of the earth lying by the side of 
the seed-row. 
“That,” Mr. Bradley answered, “will later be 
drawn in to cover the plants partly when they have 
shot up to the length of my thumb; and as they 
continue to grow the soil will be used In this way 
until the furrow is filled. It Is likely that we shall 
give it a good watering about twice a week.” 
After the newly sown seeds were watered, Mr. 
Bradley said things were pretty well looked after 
for the present. Joseph then asked when the 
sweet peas would be in bloom and what would be 
the colour of their flowers. He had other questions 
on the tip of his tongue when Mr. Bradley said: 
“My lad, those flowers will be In bloom about 
two months from now — that is. If we watch them 
well, water them and cultivate them. You see 
these strong posts we have driven Into the earth? 
Later we will cover them with wire In order that 
the sweet peas may have a suitable place on which 
to climb.” 
This all seemed very wonderful to Little Joseph, 
who told Mr. Bradley that he wished he had bought 
more sweet peas and less grass seed. 
“No need of wishing that,” Mr. Bradley an- 
swered heartily. “We have more here than we 
