. Vegetable forcing. Forcing (Plants); Vegetable gardening. STARTING PLANTS 135 cessive sowings at short intervals, is not likely to be dis- appointed in the seed not germinating. This matter, however, should not be overlooked. Germination tests, made in advance of the usual dates for sowing, may be the means of avoiding loss and disappointment. Very little time is required to make such tests, and the results may much more than compensate for the slight expense. The term "high quality" as applied to seeds has a much broader meaning than the mere matter of germination. It relates prim
. Vegetable forcing. Forcing (Plants); Vegetable gardening. STARTING PLANTS 135 cessive sowings at short intervals, is not likely to be dis- appointed in the seed not germinating. This matter, however, should not be overlooked. Germination tests, made in advance of the usual dates for sowing, may be the means of avoiding loss and disappointment. Very little time is required to make such tests, and the results may much more than compensate for the slight expense. The term "high quality" as applied to seeds has a much broader meaning than the mere matter of germination. It relates primarily to the quality of the crop produced from trie seed selected and planted. Unfortunately, many greenhouse men do not seem to fully appreciate the value of high-grade seeds. They fail to grasp the fact that planting the best seed may materially increase their profits. Chances are taken, year after year, in using seed of unknown quality, until they discover, accidentally, perhaps, that the superior quality of the produce sold by their competitors is largely due to the planting of better seed. We should bear in mind that greenhouse space is precious, that the area with its glass roof and artificial heat is worth many times an area of equal size in the open. It is folly ever to use seed that we do not know will produce satisfactory Fig. 42.—Nursery in large range near Boston. Head lettuce Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Watts, Ralph Levi, 1869-. New York, Orange Judd co.
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