Either as hobby or a great economic help, home vegetable gardens are valued. With spare time limited, this book is a great aid to those who want to do "practical, efficient gardening" . Mr. Rockwell, author of no less than 20 botanical books, intended to make this book the most practical, comprehensive and concise manual so that the home gardener may accomplish their cultivating desires. - Summary by Christine Rottger excerpted from Preface
Chapters
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PREFACE Read by Christine Rottger 1:36
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WHY YOU SHOULD VEGETABLE GARDEN Read by Christine Rottger 4:47
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REQUISITES OF THE HOME VEGETABLE GARDEN Read by Christine Rottger 11:28
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THE PLANTING PLAN Read by Christine Rottger 27:01
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IMPLEMENTS AND THEIR USES Read by Christine Rottger 19:12
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MANURES AND FERTILIZERS Read by Christine Rottger 30:02
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THE SOIL AND ITS PREPARATION Read by Christine Rottger 16:45
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STARTING THE PLANTS Read by Christine Rottger 33:22
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SOWING AND PLANTING Read by Christine Rottger 13:13
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THE CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES Read by Christine Rottger 10:54
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THE VEGETABLES AND THEIR SPECIAL NEEDS Read by Christine Rottger 54:55
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BEST VARIETIES OF THE GARDEN VEGETABLES Read by Christine Rottger 27:15
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INSECTS AND DISEASE, AND METHODS OF FIGHTING THEM Read by Christine Rottger 24:02
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HARVESTING AND STORING Read by Christine Rottger 18:06
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THE VARIETIES OF POME AND STONE FRUITS Read by Christine Rottger 22:13
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PLANTING; CULTIVATION; FILLER CROPS Read by Christine Rottger 14:33
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PRUNING, SPRAYING, HARVESTING Read by Christine Rottger 27:05
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BERRIES AND SMALL FRUITS Read by Christine Rottger 33:21
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A CALENDAR OF OPERATIONS Read by Christine Rottger 15:16
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CONCLUSION Read by Christine Rottger 3:43
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