Union, tSurrell's Yellow Valencia (listed on peige 58). 
SUCCESSFUL GARDENING 
{Continued from fage 4) 
STARTING PLANTS 
INDOORS AND IN FLATS 
If you will turn to page 96 you will find 
under the article “Growing Flowers from 
Seed” some information about starting 
plants in flats. 
COMBATING INSECTS Each year after harvest, clean up all refuse 
AND WORMS crop. Eurn all weeas and rub- 
/MNu vvi^iMvio bish, if any, in the fence rows and corners. 
P’all plough as this will help destroy eggs 
or insects harbored in the soil. These are preventive measures. 
When insects appear, start controlling at once. On our own crops, 
we use dust insecticides. We list Aphicide and dusters on pages 8'J 
and 90. You will find instructions as to dusting- on page 88. 
WINTER STORAGE OF Root crops such as beet, carrot, parsnip, 
PQQ-r VFCFTARIF^ potatoes, rutabaga, salsify and turnip may be 
vcociADLco stored for winter use in either a root cellai', 
dark basement or in outdoor 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 
vegetables 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. 
Sho-wing trays used for drying seed. Platforms on which the seed barrels are 
unloaded and washhox shown in background. 
See Page 91 for Special Prices to Market Growers 
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