


THE OLD 
GARDENER 
Vegelalle GUIDE 



Seed 
Seed Distance Distance Depth Approximate eguited 
peired Bees ae Piaciie Erkaty. Faciity Exercise the greatest caution about culti- 
of Row (Inches) (Inches) (Inches) of Row of 5 vating or picking beans when the plants 
prioke eon SHtOHB I8wOA—4 REGacpeanpaer ia. teen, 
Asparagus Woz 14to24 3t06 1 25 Ibs. Vs 02. plant (if they are wet) with implements, 
Beans, Bush Ylb. 24t030 2t03 1%to2 20 ats. 2 Ibs. oes aot coun Pa ene snl 
Beans, Bush Lima 14lb. 18to24 2to3 1 32 qts. 1 Ib. Few crops pay back the cost of fertilizing 
Beans, Pole lb. 36t048 6to8  IM%to2 30 qts. 1 Ib. as ee i See aay a Tes ania 
cial fertilizer that can be applied before 
Beans, PoleLima 14 lb. 36 to 48 6 to 8 1% to 2 114 bu. 1 |b. planting—and your crop will richly repay 
Beets, Table You 14t024 38to4 VYtol 114 bu. 2 02. your efforts and expenditure. 
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Sd fe me Oe hen 3 0's : For excellence of flavor you want young, 
Broccoli, Heading ‘02. 24to 30 24 Bm) 50 head 1 pkt. tender carrots—and to get them you must 
Brussels Sprouts oz. 24t030 12to18 Vy 15 qts. 1 pkt. rae SOE ore g er 4 Mae BA pee 
Cabbage Yor. 18to36 14to2 % 35 to 50 head 14 oz. fit for stock feed. 
Celeriac 1 pkt. 18 to 24 6 s 1 pkt. oe ees ake 
‘ ty E Corn is much better for table use if it is 
Chinese Cabbage 402. 18to24 12to 15 7) 40 to 50 head ~—1. pkt. gathered while very young. With a little 
Carrots Yor. 16to24 1to3 % 24 qts. VY oz. practice, the proper stage for harvesting 
: can be determined. This is shortly after 
Cauliflower Yyoz. 24to030 20 to 24 7) 25 to 30 head 1 pkt. the “milk stage,” when the silks are dry 
Celery loz. 24to40 4to6 Yy 75 to 100 stalks 1 pkt. and black, es abo thee anes ae a 
appearance of maturity. che ear feels 
Collards Von. 24t030 14to18 % 3 bu. 1 pkt. Sanne ddim SE iefeonetally. ceadse 
Corn, Sweet 4oz. 30t042 9tol2 1 100 ears 1 Ib. HO HR UEE at 
The best soil for growing Cucumbers is 
Corn, Pop 30z. 34to40 6to8 1 ‘ ; tie 
warm, sandy loam—especially if it has a 
Cucumber 4% oz. 48to60 12t0386 4to34 75 to 100 fruit % 02. slight southward slope. 
i V4 oz. 18t036 4to8 ae ere 
xe ee : : 1 ; For increased yield, INOCULATE! Gar- 
Egg Plant ¥eoz. 24t0 36 18 to 24 7A 70 to 80 fruit. 1 pkt. den peas, like all legume crops, will almost 
Endive Yoz. 18to24 8tol2 4% 50 to 60 plants ‘1 pkt. always benefit by inoculation. Both quan- 
tity and quality of the crop are increased 
Fennel ¥a02. 24to40 4 to 12 when the beneficial nitrogen-fixing bae- 
Kale Yor. 24032 14 to 22 4 50 plants 1 pkt. teria are present in sufficient numbers. 
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Kohirabi germs och 2 10.6 “2 tbe Apt The secret of getting crisp, delicious rad- 
Leek Moz. 12to42 2to4 34 1 pkt. ishes is quick growth. So use plenty of 
Lettuce You 12t018 4to12 \% 25 Ibs.’ 2 o7. plant food in their soil. 
: All through the planting season, a succes- 
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Muskmelon 14 0z. 70to80 36 to 60 34 50 to 60 fruit 1 pkt. sonahould*be eows. every 10 days, eee 
Mustard Yyoz 14to24 6tod % ltolbu. oz. you may have plenty of mild, tender 
Okra Von. 36 fo 48 24 1 450 pods 1 pkt. eae ed relish and salads all through 
Onion Yor. 18t024 3to4 34 1 bu. VY 02. nS aes Prat tt: 
: : In some soils, hormone treatment of seeds 
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Onion (for sets) ei fo te notthinned 374 ae produces tremendous stimulation of growth. 
Onion sets 1pt. 12to 18 2 1 60 bunches 1 qt. Petunia blooming three weeks earlier, nas- 
1 : turtium showing twice as many flowers and 
Farsley Zara 0 20 BES a Se ae tomatoes and corn bearing earlier—all 
Parsnips Woz. 18to24 3to4 % 1 bu. % 02. these have resulted from mixing a little 
Peas 34 1b. 24t036 1to2 1 to2 30-50 qts. pods 3 Ibs. Rootone* with the seeds before planting. 
Peppers oz. 20to30 18 to 20 BZ 25 doz. peppers 1 pkt. 
Pumpkin 20z. 96to 108 60 to 84 34 25 to 35 fruit 1 pkt. a f 
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Radish Woz. 12t018 1to2 i, 50 bunches _—-3-o. <n = 
Rhubarb Von. 24t048 18 to 24 as 
Rutabaga loz. 18to 24 6 14 to 1 1 pkt. 
Salsify Yon. 18to24 2to4 Vy 1 pkt. 
Spinach - 34 oz. 14to18 305 34 11% bu. 1 oz. 
Spinach. 
PNEaiTedand eos en bao ws 218 35 to 50 lbs. 1 oz. 
Squash, Summer 14 02. 36 to 48 48 (4 seeds), 1 60 to 70squash 1 pkt. MINERAL- RICH VEGETABLES 
Squash, Winter Y{ oz. 72 to 90 72 (4 seeds) 1 35 to 40 squash 1 pkt. Bo gureste have apperizmig and He al- 
i lbs. 1 02. rich vegetables for your children igoro 
ee i me |S . a, 1 re _the cai plete plant Ayal supplies all the 
Tomato Be pax) Ox 36 bo.A es neds or “elements needed to grow mineral-rich vege- 
Turnip (roots)  %4oz 18to24 2to4 yy 1 bu. 4 0%. tables in your garden, Vigoro is clean, 
Turnip (greens) 1402. 12to18 2to4 “4 1% bu. 1 02. peat ares FEED WITH 
3 frui 1 pkt. easy to use, and™ 
Watermelon Myon 72t096 72t098 % 20 fruit P i oe eng VIGORO... 

