SUCCESSFUL GARDENING (Continued) 
seeds are slow to germinate and these should be sown thickly in order that the plantlets 
may break the crust on the soil. It is a good plan to sow a few quick germinating seeds 
such as radish, cabbage or turnip with slow germinating celery, parsnip, carrot 
and the like. This will mark the row for early cultivation and help break the 
soil crust. 
Cultivation As soon as plants in the row can be seen, begin cultivating very 
shallow and close as possible without damaging the plants. Away 
from the plants, deeper cultivation should be practiced, gradually 
lessening this as the plants grow to avoid root injury. Cultivate and hoe often enough 
so that you are cultivating the soil instead of ploughing out weeds. If under irriga¬ 
tion, water often enough to keep the soil in good moist condition; do not oversoak. 
Cultivate at least once between each irrigation until the crop is laid by. 
Starting Plants Tomato, pepper, egg plant, celery and many of the flowers 
Indoors and in may be started to an advantage in this manner. Turn to 
Hotbeds page 78 and in our article “How to Grow Tomatoes” you will 
find some information as to starting plants indoors and in 
hotbeds. We also have a leaflet on making and managing 
hotbeds. We shall be glad to send you one free. 
Combatting Insects Each year after harvest, clean up all refuse left by the 
and Worms crop. Burn all weeds and rubbish, if any, in the fence 
rows and corners. Fall plough as this will help destroy 
eggs or insects harbored in the soil. These are pre¬ 
ventive measures. When insects appear, start controlling at once. On our own crops, 
we use dust insecticides. We list aphicide and dusters on pages 88 and 89. You will 
find instructions as to dusting on page 87. 
Winter Storage of Root crops such as beet, carrot, parsnip, potatoes, 
Root Vegetables rutabaga, salsify and turnip may be stored for winter 
use either in a root cellar, dark basement or in out¬ 
door pits. In any case, the storage should be well 
drained and ventilated. Tops should always be removed. When storing in root cellar 
put in alternate layers of roots and sand; this will prevent shriveling. Storing in pits 
may be accomplished by making a shallow excavation 3 or 4 feet wide and 6 inches 
deep. Put a good layer of straw in this trench and over the sides. Pile the vegetables 
in a conical pile, the length depending upon the amount to be stored. Next cover the 
\egetables with one or two feet of straw and as the weather gets colder cover with 
sufficient soil to prevent freezing. Some ventilation is necessary and can be secured 
by leaving a slight space at the top with the straw exposed, or by inserting a drain tile 
or wooden ventilator. Ventilator should be provided with a cap to keep out the rain 
and with a screen to exclude rodents. 
Showing trays used for drying seed. Platforms on which the seed barrels are 
unloaded and washbox shown in background. 
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