Vegetable GUIDE 











Seed 
Seed Distance Distance Depth Approximate Reaitied 
Required Between Apart of Yield for ai . “ 5 
= » ,for50,Ft.. Rows in Row Planting -per. 50 Ft. Family. Exercise the greatest’ caution about» culti- 
* of Row “(Inches) (Inches) (Inches) - of Row ~ of 5 vatmg or picking beans when the plants 
1 PSE ty Ag | 1 are wet with dew or rain. It is extremely 
Artioneke 76 01 si A 4 possible to spread disease from plant te 
Asparagus Woz. 14t024 3to6 1 25 lbs. V4 02. plant (if they are wet) with implements, 
Beans, Bush Yolb. 24t030 2to3 I%to2 20 qts. 2 Ibs. PARES poole Deushing past. 
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Beans, Bush Lima 4% lb. 18 to 24 2 to 3 1 32 qts. 1 lb. Few erops pay back the cost of fertilizing 
Beans, Pole lglb. 36to48 6to8 114 to2 30 qts. 1 Ib. as sa as cabbage. Use a good commer- 
= 1 cial fertilizer that can be applied before 
Beans, PoleLima 14 lb. 36 to 48 6 to 8 11% to 2 114 bu. 1 |b. planting—and your crop will richly repay 
Beets, Table Yow. 14t024 3to4 Wtol 114 bu. 2 02. your efforts and expenditure. 
Beets, Mangel SS I ; For ae oe 8 bs su want young 
: vor y ant y 
Broccoli, Heading 02. 24 to 30 24 % 50 head 1 pkt. tender carrots—and to get them you must 
Te on eed t6 R012 to 18 1 1 - : have rich soil that will develop the roots 
Brussels Sprouts 74 07 ; : “2 NG bi fast. Slow growing, old carrots are only 
Cabbage Voz. 18to36 14 to 24 % 35 to 50 head = oz. fit for stock feed. 
Celeriac 1pkt. 18 to 24 6 Yy 1 pkt. * * * & # 
: zi Corn is much better for table use if it is 
Chinese Cabbage Yoz 18to24 12to 15 4 40 to 50 head 1 pkt. gathered while very young. With a little 
Carrots Y4oz. 16 to 24 1to3 24 qts. 6 oz. Pease the proper stage for harvesting 
é termined. This is shortl er 
Cauliflower V4 on. 24t030 20t024 14 2%5to30head 1 pkt. betty: Mice ae Seen Teta 
Celery yor. 24to40  4to6 \y 75 to 100 stalks 1 pkt. and black, and the husk leaves have an 
Collards Yor 24t030 14t018 3 bu. 1 pkt. phi anil Amar ieP concen mee 
g ; : 
Corn, Sweet 4o0z. 30 to 42 9 to 12 1 100 ears 1 lb. ge ee ae ger 
Corn, Pop Sondre thtadi tak 1 The best soil for growing Cucumbers is 
, P ; warm, sandy loam—especially if it has a 
Cucumber Yon 48to60 12to36 14to34 75tol00fruit 14 02. slight southward slope. 
: or increase eld, ! - 
Egg Plant Yor. 244036 18to24 % 70 to 80 fruit 1 pkt. se poasliles ieee gr i 
Endive Yoz. 18to24 8tol2 % 50 to 60 plants 1 pkt. always benefit by inoculation. Both quan- 
tity and quality of the crop are increased 
Fennel 7202, 24to40 4 to 12 when the beneficial nitrogen-fixing bac- 
Kale oz. 24to32 14 to 22 4 50 plants 1 pkt. teria are present in sufficient numbers. 
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i 1 ] 1 bu. 1 pkt. : ; a 
Kohlrabi EE SN lens se 72 Pu P The secret of getting crisp, delicious rad- 
Leek Yor. 12to42 2to4 34 1 pkt. ishes is quick growth. So use plenty of 
Lettuce Yon 12t018 4to12 % 25 Ibs. 2 o7. plant food in their soil. 
Muskmelon 1402. 70t080 36t060 34 50 to 60 fruit 1 pkt. IRATE ee ERT oa our e 
Mustard You. 14to24 6 to 9 % ltolgbu. 4% oz you may have plenty of mild, tender 
Okra Tigre zE to 48 24 1 450 pods 1 pkt radishes for relish and salads all through 
: ; the season. 
Onion Yor 18to24 3to4 34 1 bu. Ve 04. Gh ot iy ke 
Onion (for sats eee ek anergy 26 Scr alions Grrdiicat topnicain evetien latiantoeeare 
Onion sets 1pt. 12to 18 2 1 60 bunches 1 qt. Petunia blooming three weeks earlier, nas- 
Parsley Yor 12t020 608 My 45 bunches _1 pkt. ak anise as Rear OW eee 
Parsnips yor. 18to24 3to4 % 1 bu. V4 02. these have resulted from mixing a little 
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Peas 34 lb. 24 to 36 1 to 2 1 to2 30-50 qts. pods 3 Ibs. Rootone with the seeds before planting. 
Peppers Yoz. 20to30 18to 20 % 25 doz. peppers 1 pkt. 
Pumpkin 202. 96to 108 60 to 84 34 25 to 35 fruit 1 pkt. STANT 
| Radish Yor 12t018 1to2 % 50 bunches 3 02. SSD py 9902 
Rhubarb oz. 24to 48 18 to 24 ce i 
Rutabaga loz. 18 to 24 6 Y% tol 1 pkt. ; 
Salsify Wor. 18to24  2to4 6 1 pkt. < 
_ Spinach 3402. 14to18 3tod 34 1/4 bu. 1 02. @§ 
Spinach, pi 
New Zealand Yoz. 30to36 12to18 1 35 to 50 lbs. 1 oz. 
Squash, Summer = 14 02. 36 to 48 48 (4 seeds) 1 60 to 70 squash 1 pkt. MINERAL- RICH VEGETABLES 
Squash, Winter Yy 0Z. 72 to 90 72 (4 seeds) 1 35 to 40 squash 1 pkt. Be sure to have appetizing and mineral- 
Swiss Chard Woz. 12to18 4to6 1 25 Ibs. 1 02. rich vegetables for your children. Vigoro, 
F 1 c the complete plant food, supplies all the 
ieee ASR ; nha ‘ aaa eS elements needed to grow mineral-rich vege- 
Turnip (roots) You. 18t024 2to4 4 1 bu. re tables in your garden. Vigoro is clean, 
Turnip (greens) Woz. 12to18 2to4 4 14 bu. 1 02. odorless, sanitary, 
Watermelon Von. 72096 72 to 96 34 20 fruit 1 pkt. easy to use, and 
most economical. 

