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Vegetable Cultural Directions «2 races) 

ASPARAGUS. Sow in April in rows 1 foot apart, in 
well manured, sandy loam. When the plants are 
one or two years old, put them into beds 8 to 4 feet 
apart, from 1% to 2 feet between the plants in the 
row. Cover with 2 or 3 inches of soil. A dressing of 
salt, 8 ounces to the square yard is recommended 
every spring. Cut off tops in September, and on the 
approach of winter, cover with manure or straw. 
STRING BEANS (Green and Wax). Sow early in 
May and for succession, 2 weeks until late August. 
Plant Beans 2 inches deep and 2 inches apart in the 
row, the rows about 2 feet apart; hoe frequently to 
the time of blossoming, but only when vines are 
dry, always drawing the soil toward the rows. 
BUSH LIMA BEANS. When frost danger is over and 
soil has become warm, sow Beans in rich. light 
loam in rows 2 feet apart, 3 to 4 inches apart in the 
rows, cover to depth of 1 in., eyes down. Hoe often. 
POLE LIMA BEANS. Pole Beans, especially Limas, 
are very sensitive to cold and wet, and if planted in 
cold or soggy soil will rot. Set the poles 4 feet 
apart each way and, when danger of frost is past, 
plant four or five Beans around each pole 1 inch 
deep, eyes down. When the young plants come up, 
thin to three to the pole; hoe and cultivate freely. 
-Top-dress with good fertilizer. 
POLE STRING OR SHELL BEANS. After settled 
warm weather, set poles 6 to 8 feet long in rows 4 
feet apart extending north and south, poles be- 
ing 3 feet apart in the row. Let the poles slant 
slightly toward the north. Around each pole plant 
five to eight Beans 1% to 2 inches deep. When well 
started thin to four plants. 
BEETS. Sow in spring, when the apple is in bloom 
about 1 inch deep in rows 1 foot apart. When plants 
have made three or four leaves, thin to 6 inches 
apart. Cultivate thoroughly. For succession, sow 
every two weeks until Aug. 10. 
BROCCOLI. Sow in hotbeds early in March; when 
plants are sufficiently large, transplant to cold- 
frames and harden by gradual exposure. Set out in 
the open ground as soon as the weather will permit, 
in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet apart in rows. Give 
young plants a good watering, when set out, with 
a 100-to-1 solution of Nitrate of Soda. and again 
ten days or two weeks later. Cauliflower must be 
Kept zrewing without check and must be watered 
copiously. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. For early crop sow in hot- 
beds in February or March % inch deep and prick 
out into coldframes to harden. When danger of 
frost is over plant in the open in rows 2% feet 
apart and 2 feet apart in the row. For second early 
crop sow in April and for late crop in June. Sow 
Chinese Cabbage in August—not before. 
CABBAGE. 
which see. 
Same culture as Brussels Sprouts, 
CAULIFLOWER. Same culture as Broccoli, 
see, 
which 
CARROT. For early crops sow % inch deep soon as 
the ground can be worked and for general crop in 
May. For succession sow at intervals to July. Rows 
16 to 18 inches apart. Cover seed lightly and firm 
well in the soil. When plants are large enough to 
handle, thin to 3 or 4 inches apart in row. Hoe often. 
CELERY. Sow early in spring in well prepared soil, 
in rows, covering seed about four times its size and 
firming well into the soil with a board. See that 
soil is kept moist till seeds germinate. In July, set 
the plants 6 inches apart in rows 8 to 4 feet apart. 
Draw the earth up to them as they grow, but be 
careful not to allow any to get into the hearts. 
CHICORY. Sow early in spring, in rows about 2 
feet apart, in light, rich soil. When plants are large 
enough thin out to 6 inches apart. 
COLLARDS. Brussels Sprouts, 
which see. 
Same culture as 
CORN SALAD. Sow in rows 1 foot apart in early 
spring and in August, September and October. If 
sown in October the plants require protection. 
CORN, SWEET. As soon as the soil is warm, plant 
about 2 inches deep in hills 3 to 4 feet apart each 
way, about six seeds to the hill in well drained soil. 
When the plants come up, thin out and allow the 
strongest three to remain. Hoe often. For succes- 
sion, plant every ten days to end of July. 
CRESS. Sow in spring. as soon as the ground can 
be worked, in shallow drills about 1 foot apart, 
covering the seed lightly. When the young plants 
are well up, thin to 4 inches apart in tre row. For 
succession sow every ten days. 
CUCUMBER. Sow in May in hills 4 feet apart each 
way. Put in ten seeds to the hi-. and cover about 1 
inch deep. When plants have 4 leaves thin out and 
leave strongest 4. For succession plant up to July. 
DANDELION. For use, sow in April; for 
late use in June or July. Sow in drills covering 
lightly. When plants are about 3 inches high thin 
to 1 foot apart in the rows; cultivate well, and 
when nearly full grown, and when plants are dry, 
blanch by tying the leaves together. 
early 
EGGPLANT. 
early in 
Sow seeds in hotbed or greenhouse 
March. Put young plants into 2%-inch 
pots. In May or June take out of the pots and plant 
in the open ground, in rich soil, in rows 3 feet apart 
and 2 to 3 feet apart in row. Hoe frequently and 
mulch during warm weather. Use a commercial 
fertilizer strong in potash, 
ENDIVE. Same culture as Dandelion, which see. 
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