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NAME. | DATES. | REMARKS.
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_Sweet Peas._ |Plant in the | Plant in deep drills, in rich
(Improved Early | _Autumn_, or | earth. Give them a wire
Spencer.) | early Spring. | frame to climb upon. Never
Pink, lavender, | | water at night, as the dampness
white. | | causes them to mildew.
| | Pick blossoms daily.
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CHAPTER LIX
THE CITY GARDEN
CHILDREN who live in the city usually have so little ground that they
are not often encouraged to attempt gardening.
Even in the tiny 9 x 12 foot city yard, provided it has sunshine during
some part of the day, a surprising variety of plants may be grown.
In the new style of building, happily the old-fashioned boarded-up
fence is disappearing, being replaced by iron fencing, which gives an
open appearance and admits air to the rear of the dwelling; but if one
lives where the garden is “walled in,” a great deal of pleasure may be
gained from—
HANGING GARDENS
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