Cox's seed annual . the man-ner of preparing it to receive the young plants, the greatest care should be taken toprepare it in the most thorough manner ; therefore dig deeply, and work in plenty ofwell-rotted manure and a liberal supply of loaf-mold, when it can be procured. Indigging, use a fork in preference to a spade; it will pulverize the ground better ; andnever, on any account, work it in wet weather; if worked while wet, it becomes hardand cloggy, and it may take the greater part of the season to get it in good conditionagain. After the plants have made sufficient growth they should be
Cox's seed annual . the man-ner of preparing it to receive the young plants, the greatest care should be taken toprepare it in the most thorough manner ; therefore dig deeply, and work in plenty ofwell-rotted manure and a liberal supply of loaf-mold, when it can be procured. Indigging, use a fork in preference to a spade; it will pulverize the ground better ; andnever, on any account, work it in wet weather; if worked while wet, it becomes hardand cloggy, and it may take the greater part of the season to get it in good conditionagain. After the plants have made sufficient growth they should be transplanted into 36 COXS SEED ANNUAL. the borders where they are to remain. For this purpose, choose a dull showery day,if possible • or if in dry weather, let it be done in the evening; and water immediatelyafter planting. When the plants are established, they will require no other care thanthe tying up of the taller growing sorts to stakes, to prevent the rain and wind irombeating them down and injuring
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