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SOW SEEDS AT RIGHT TIME 
We have the best seeds you can obtain. They are selected 
for high germination and purity through constant testing and 
selection. 
Sow seeds at the proper season and avoid waste. We have 
the highest quality seeds available. 
Work down the top soil with a rake until it is level, fine 
and in perfect physical condition, before attempting to plant 
seed. 
Seed should be sown thinly in shallow rills, made with a 
stick as shown in the sketch. To make the rows straight, 
follow a line of string stretched between stakes placed at 
either end of the row. The depth of this rill depends on the 
variety sown. Check with the depth of planting chart on 
page 21 before sowing seed. 
Seed may be sown directly from the packet, or by rubbing 
a pinch of seed between the thumb and the first two fingers. 
This latter method gives a thinner distribution of the seed. 
Small seeds should not be thicker than 10 to the inch. Sow one 
row at a time and after each row, cover the seed lightly, 
touching the loose soil with a rake. Place the board used for 
walking between the rows on top of the sown seed and walk 
across it to firm the soil for better germination. 
Treatment of the seed with Semesan will eliminate a great 
deal of damping off, and rotting of the seed after sowing, 
especially if sown during the wet weather. 
If the soil is moist, but not wet, at the time of sowing, 
watering will not be necessary before the seedlings are up. 
If it dries out, however, sprinkle carefully so as not to wash 
out the small seedlings. 



DON’T FORGET THE FLOWERS 
The satisfaction of gardening comes not with the vegetable 
crop only. It is perhaps greatest when we can display the 
flowers we have raised. That is why flowers are by no means 
a luxury. Flowers for the house, fresh from the garden, are 
essential. Plant them so as to make the view from the house 
attractive and colorful. 
WATERING IS IMPORTANT 
Watering will be necessary during the growing season. It 
should be done early enough in the day to evaporate drops of 
water from the leaves before nightfall. Water generously, 
soaking the soil deeply each time, rather than by quick 
“sprinkles” with the hose. In this way, the roots will grow 
deep, feed better and be protected from drouth, in case water- 
ing is missed during a hot dry spell. Once every week or ten 
days should be ample for most soils. No rules can be formu- 
lated to determine the necessity of watering. Observation of 
the soil, and testing with a shovel, will best determine when 
to water. 
USE PLENTY OF GOOD FERTILIZER 
Fertilizers are very important. The food value of garden 
vegetables for human consumption depends greatly on their 
mineral content, derived from the soil. The vitamin content 
depends on the vigor of growth and the abundance of sun- 
light. Therefore the fertilizing of the soil is important to 
insure vigorous growth and healthy mineral and vitamin-rich 
vegetables. A good practice is to spade commercial fertilizer, 
balanced to supply the necessary proportions of nitrogen, 
phosphorus and potash. Later in the season, applications of 
fertilizers in small doses, as side dressings, keep vegetables in 
active growth. Ask us for special fertilizer formulas for 
vegetable gardens. 
CULTIVATE OFTEN 
To conserve moisture and promote growth of plants, give a 
complete cultivation of the surface soil the day following each 
rain or watering. Be careful not to go deep in the soil, else 
the roots will be injured. Most plants benefit by frequent and 
regular cultivation. Beans and peas, however, need only a 
light cultivation until they begin to set flowers, when further 
cultivation may cause the buds to drop and reduce the crop. 
SPRAY AND DUST FOR PESTS 
Insects and diseases may infest the vegetable garden but 
may never become a serious problem if one watches for evi- 
dence of damage and takes prompt action. Sprays and dusts 
are available in convenient packages to combat every garden 
pest. When spraying cover all parts of the plant and both 
sides of the leaves. Do a thorough job promptly and avoid a 
serious infestation. 
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