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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 3 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 every 2 weeks until late 
August. Plant Beans 2 inches deep and 2 inches 
apart in the row, the rows 1% to 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 Wilson’s 5-10-5 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 4 inches 
apart. Cultivate thoroughly. For succession, sow 
every two weeks until Aug. 1. 
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. 
BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Same culture as Cabbage. 
CABBAGE. For early crop sow in hotbeds in Feb- 
ruary 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 tor late crop in June. Sow Chinese Cab- 
bage in August. 
CAULIFLOWER. Same culture as Broccoli. Cauli- 
flower must be Kept growing without check and 
must be watered copiously. 

OPENING THE ROW. Use the corner of the hoe to open the 
rows. A line to mark the row insures straight rows, making 
cultivation easier. 
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 
12 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. 
Can stand light frost. 
CELERY. Sow early in spring in well prepared rich 
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 3 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. Will 
not thrive in very acid soil. 
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. Same culture as Cabbage. 
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 tenth 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 up to June and from 
end of August. Will not thrive in summer. 
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. 
Will not thrive on very acid soil. 
DANDELION. For early 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. 
EGGPLANT. Sow seeds in hotbed or greenhouse 
early in 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 fruits only while 
they remain glossy. Use a commercial fertilizer 
strong in potash. 
ENDIVE. Same culture as Dandelion. 

SOWING THE SEED. Tear a corner off the seed packet and 
sow seed evenly—not too thickly—by tapping packet with 
under finger. 
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