There are many kinds of plants like
melons that cannot be transplanted
to the open field under ordinary meth
ods, it, was found out long ago, how
ever, that plants that could not be
transplanted could be grown on in
verted sod and the sod itself taken
to the open field when the p''ant ob
tained a good growth. Sod for this
purpose should be cut in the very
early spring, as soon as the frost is
melted below the sod line. This will
be several weeks before it would be
possible to sow seeds in the open
ground. This sod can be taken into
the greenhouse, the cellar or the
dwelling house and receive the seed
of the melon, squash, pumpkin, cu
cumber or other plant
Varietés cf Melons.
Varieties of melons do not always
indicate what may be expected from
that locality. The locality in which
a melon is grown regulates to a large
extent its value, as its flavor depends
upon the sunshine, and moisture it
receives in developing. Thus, the fa
mous Rocky Ford melon is only thr
common Gem melon of the Eastern
states. But When grown in Rocky
Ford. Colo., under a cloudless sky
and supplied with an abundance óf
moisture, it develops a flavor and size
not found in the more Eastern states.
STRAY TAKEN UP.
1 have in ray possession since last
June one bay horse branded horseshoe,
bar, W all connected on left hip,
biased face. Owner may have
same by proving property and paying
expense or Mime will be disposed of
according to law.
J 'inn Salas, Encino, X. M
. Fab. 7, OH.
Try MoKinleye Restaurant and Short
Oiiler Counter for good things to eat.
Every order freshly and cleanly cooked,
lu the tent near the depot.
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