Frederick citizen., 1895-02-22
RAISE EARLY VEGETABLES.
A Source of Considerable Revenue
Not Given the Attention 1t
Deserves.
written for the Citizen.)

LII there is any one thing to which
the farmers of this section should give
particular attention and careful inves-
tigation. it Is the question of what crop
Is the most profitable for them to cul-
tivate-giving the same all the time
and attention bestowed upon wheat
and ether cereals. This subject has of
tenlimes been ably discussed by men
who have given the matter careful
thought and years of experimental
ton, and the result of their research
has been to place the garden and truck
farm upon plane higher than ever
reached before in utility and profit.
Authorities on the above subject do
not advise persons who own and oper-
ate farms and large tracts of land to to-
tally abolish the raising of wheat, corn,
barley, oats and other staples, but ad-
vocate to greater or less degree, in ad-
dition to such industries, the profit
able side issue of a truck garden, where
in early vegetables can be raised for
home or foreign markets, yielding
percentage of gain that will surprise
those not acquainted with the facts.
These are times when most people are
hard pressed for money aud we would
advise our farmer friends to consider
the practicability of this plan to in
crease the net earnings from business,
and have for sale a commodity at a
season when the highest prices prevail.
Now is the time to begin considering
the PROJECT, and we feel reasonably GER
tain that those who engage in the pro-
ductlon OF early vegetables and have
them ready for the market when the
demand is greatest, will find hand
some balance to their credit after all
debts are paid. Not great deal of
money is required to start into this
branch of agriculture. Every farmer
knows the essential features and pri-
mary details of cultivation; only a lit
tie study being required to acquaint
nm with the habits and necessary
treatment of the different varieties.
1t Is not wise. without previous eXpe-
rlence to engage at the outset, in truck
gardening on large scale, as it re-
quires certain amount of practical
study to know what variety aud GUAM
tity OF vegetables will bring the great
est profit for the amount expended.
There is good money in tomatoes if
produced early and of fair quality. ANY
catalogue from reliable seedman will
give the best varieties among which
VIII surely be the Buckeye State, Fa-
vorite, Dwarf Aristocrat, Beauty and
Atlantic Prize. Taking medium price
and quick sales to turn merchandise
INTO ready cash, as a basis and wheat
aud corn are handily beaten. Atan av-
erage price of 5 cents per pound, there
are few products which net more re-
turns for money invested. Tomato
seed should be sown at once in hot
beds and remain until the second leaf
puts In an appearance; then transplant
INTO cold frames about by inches
apart until the season for outside plant
Ing arrives. Give them plenty of light
ana air and do not water too freely.
II a large enough quantity is put out,
sci them so as to admit of horse cnlfi-
Vation, which will save great labor
ard expense. The northern markets
command the highest price and re-
llaule commission merchant should be
selected To handle your goods. Pack
theul IN neat and attractive boxes and
only ship flrst-class stock. Honesty
ana prpmptness will stimulate a ready
market Tor your wares and give YOU
plenty ot work. Radishes are another
pfontable garden product. They ma
lure In about thirty days aud a good
price Is always obtainabe, even in
large quantities. They should be ready
Tor January, February and March mar
kets Some good varieties are the Rap.
ld Forcing. which, with good cultiva-
tlon natures in twenty DAYS. Rosy
Genl, which is ready to cut in about
twenty-three days anu the Charter.
which is great favorite. Other trucks
are potatoes, always in demand at good
prices; parsnips, squash, celery, tur-
nlps, lettuce aud a host of others, each
having IT. special features aud strong
advocates. No mistake can be made
ia any of them, the only requirement
being careful study of each one and
the closest attention given To the oest
methods of cultivation A trial Ven
ture into the truck business will soon
convince the farmer that there is
money in il