He raised in a space 10x12 a “Progress” everbearing strawberry which gave his family all they could use from June to November and all they wanted to can for winter.
He was especially proud of his bean patch, 10x15—variety used was the Kentucky Wonder.
Beet patch, 2x8, variety planted—Egyptian.
Onions, 4x8, variety planted—Yellow Globe.
Carrots, 2x8, variety planted—Chantenary.
Lettuce, 2x8.
Radishes, he covered with a muslin cloth to keep them free from maggots—caused by the fly laying its eggs about the radish.
There were many berry bushes which formed a pretty fence for his back yard which produced all the berries the family could use. In addition to the above he had one hill of rhubarb, two hills of melons (cantaloupe) and two hills of cucumbers, which furnished all they could use.
In addition to the above space he made at the back end of the house a hotbed 5x10 which produced vegetables for him until winter and early in the spring. He made the soil in this as follows: Sod for the bottom, which is rich in nitrogen and on top of this put in about six inches of sand and leaf mould. This made a most excellent soil.
The above plan carried out by a man who is far more busy than the average during his spare time, not only made a living for one year for his family but increased his knowledge of out-door life and enjoyed the best of healthful exercise.
PLAN No. 584. LECTURES PREPARED AND SOLD EARNED WAY THROUGH COLLEGE
He was an excellent stenographer and owned a mimeograph outfit. He heard all the lectures in his course, and all other lectures he fancied in the college, and had many copies of these made up and sold to the students at a very low price.
You will find many students in departments who are interested in lectures that take place in other departments, and when unable to attend such lectures, are very glad to buy them from one who has attended.