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1.6 THE NURSERY-MANUAL
the earth be well firmed over the seeds. Walking on the row,
placing one foot directly ahead of the other, is usually the most
expeditious and satisfactory practice, at least with large seeds.
FIG. 5. Bell-glasses of different forms. The one at, the left is the clothe of
t,he .Frcnch.
The earth may be firmed with a hoe or the back of a spade,
or a board may be placed on the row and then be thoroughly
settled by walking on it. For small lots of seeds, it is well to
cover them with an inverted flower-pot (Fig. ti), ta.king care to
tilt it frequently to prevent the plants from “drawing.” In
the sowing of celery and other small
and slow seeds, it is a frequent practice
to leave the board on the row
until the seeds appear, in order to
hold the moisture. This is a doubtful
expedient, however, for the young
plants are likely to be quickly dispatched
by the sun when the board
is removed. If the board ‘is employed,
it should be raised an inch
or two from the ground as soon as the plants begin to appear ;
but the shade of the board is too dense, and plants do not grow