Beaver Press | 1915-01-08 | Page 2 | Nine Superior Farm Rules

NINE SUPERIOR FARM RULES perform every operation in such manner as to render another unnecessary kill the weeds some thinking person has set forth for tho the good of all farmers the following rules of horticulture first perform every operation in tho proper season and in tho the best manner second complete every operation consecutively third never it possible perform one operation lit in such a manner as aa to render another necessary fourth when calling off from tiny any operation leave your work and tools in an ordinary condition fifth in leaving oft off work make a temporary finish and clean your tools and carry them ton the tool house bouse sixth never do that in the garden or hothouse which can be equally well dono done in the reserve ground or in the back sheds seventh never pass a weed or an insect without pulling it up or taking it off unless time forbids eighth in gathering a crop take away the useless as well as the useful parts ninth let no plant ripen seeds unless they are wanted for some purpose useful or ornamental and remove all parts which are in a state of decay