In either a large or small vegetable garden, the most economical way to plant is in rows. In small, or family gardens, these should run lengthwise across the patch, one path through the center being generally sufficient. Large or market gardens, should be laid off in divisions or sections, as long as the nature of the ground will allow, with roadways broad enough for wagons, at regular intervals; and if more than three or four acres in extent, one crossway through the center. This will be found the most economical shape, both for cultivating and gathering the crops. Vegetables should be planted in straight lines, and generally, in market gardens, at sufficient distance apart to admit of horse cultivation. Those vegetables which when once planted will remain some years, such as rhubarb, asparagus, etc., should be set by themselves; and those which are set some distance apart and can be cultivated both ways, such as tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, etc., etc., should be planted separate from those that are set close together or in rows one way, such as radishes, beets, or onions.

A little attention to these details in planting, will save much time and work in after cultivation.

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