. Agriculture for beginners. winter, cut through thepile several times until the two are thoroughly mixed andvery finely pulverized. At planting time, put two or three shovelfuls of thiscompost into each of the prepared holes, and over thetop of the manure scatter a handful of any high-grade HORTICULTURE 267 complete fertilizer. Then cover fertilizer and manure withsoil and plant the seeds in this soil. In cultivating, plowboth ways of the checked rows and throw the earth towardthe plants. Some growers pinch off the vines when these havegrown about three feet long. This is done to make thembra
. Agriculture for beginners. winter, cut through thepile several times until the two are thoroughly mixed andvery finely pulverized. At planting time, put two or three shovelfuls of thiscompost into each of the prepared holes, and over thetop of the manure scatter a handful of any high-grade HORTICULTURE 267 complete fertilizer. Then cover fertilizer and manure withsoil and plant the seeds in this soil. In cultivating, plowboth ways of the checked rows and throw the earth towardthe plants. Some growers pinch off the vines when these havegrown about three feet long. This is done to make thembranch more freely, but it is not necessary. A serious disease, the watermelon wilt, is rapidly spread-ing through the melon sections. This disease is causedby germs in the soil. If land ever becomes infected withthese germs, it is nearly impossible to destroy them. Ifthe wilt appear in your neighborhood, do not allow anystable manure to be used on your melon land, since thegerms are scattered chiefly by means of stable Fig. 230. Dewberries SECTION LV —FLOWER GARDENING The comforts and joys of life depend largely upon smallthings. Of these small things, perhaps, none holds a posi-tion of greater importance in country life than the adorn-ment of the home, indoors and outdoors, with flowers Fig. 231. An Easy Way to beautify the Home tastefully arranged. Their selection and planting furnishpleasant recreation, full of hope and anticipation ; theircare is a pleasing employment, and each little plant as itsprouts, grows, and develops may become as much a petas creatures of the sister animal kingdom. A beautiful 268 FLOWER GARDENING 269 well-kept yard adds greatly to the pleasure and attractive-ness of a country home. If a beautiful yard and homegive joy to the mere passer-by, how much more must thebeauty of these appeal to the owners. The decoration ofthe home shows ambition, pride, and energy, — impor-tant elements in asuccessful life. Plant trees andshrubs in your yardan
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