. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. ' â¢^.'â ^'j Fig. 1. The Plant on the Left Is Set Too Shallow. The stem is exposed to the sxm and freezes. The plant on the right is set the proper depth in the soil. tivate between them. Some practice the method of cross cultivation, in which case the plants have to be set in squares about three feet each way, and the rows both longitudinal and
. The encyclopedia of practical horticulture; a reference system of commercial horticulture, covering the practical and scientific phases of horticulture, with special reference to fruits and vegetables;. Gardening; Fruit-culture; Vegetable gardening. ' â¢^.'â ^'j Fig. 1. The Plant on the Left Is Set Too Shallow. The stem is exposed to the sxm and freezes. The plant on the right is set the proper depth in the soil. tivate between them. Some practice the method of cross cultivation, in which case the plants have to be set in squares about three feet each way, and the rows both longitudinal and transverse. Plants should be set in the evening, and the ground about them well watered, so as to keep the roots wet and the plant sappy during the next day, until the little ten- der root hairs begin their work of supply. If plants are not set during the evening, then they should be covered with a leaf, or paper, or something to protect them from the sun. The stem of the plant should be set deeply enough so that the leaves are within an inch or so from the surface of the ground. It is better to set the stem in the earth up to the leaves than to leave too much of it exposed, as is often done. Varieties Recommended for the Inland Empire section of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. Extra Early Express (Burpee), Early Jersey Wakefield (Burpee), Early Winig- stadt (Burpee), Surehead (Burpee), American Drumhead Savoy (Henderson). On the question of varieties for the South we quote from C. C. Newman, South Carolina Agricultural College. "Contrary to the general opinion, the early maturing varieties are better suited for winter use in the South than the late varieties. If the late varieties are plant- ed at the usual time in the spring, they will mature before fall, and if planted in late summer, they will not mature until midwinter, and are liable to be seriously injured before they are ready to be har- vested. In the mountain section where the summers are not too severe, the lat
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