The seeds are carefully tried, the seedlings receive proper attention, and there is no fear of drought, because of the variety of crops, the liberal watering with the help of a steam engine, and the stock of plants always kept ready to replace the weakest individuals.
This passage illustrates the meticulous care given to seedlings and the strategies employed to ensure their growth.
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And wherever the village-community spirit is maintained, the small industries persist, while no effort is spared to bring the small plots under higher culture.
It is time to conclude, and, for every unprejudiced mind, the conclusion is self-evident.
To every house a garden is attached, and none of the misery of big cities is to be seen.
As to the yet neutral markets, China will never be a serious customer to Europe: she can produce much cheaper at home; and when she begins to feel a need for goods of European patterns, she will produce them herself.
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