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POTATOE PLANTING

"WHILE VISITING MY WIFE'S RELATIVES IN REDDICK, ILLINOIS, I FOUND OUT
THAT IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR FARMERS IN THAT AREA TO PLANT GARDENS NEAR
THE HOUSE FOR THEIR OWN FOOD SUPPLY. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO ALWAYS PLANT
POTATOES ON GOOD FRIDAY. THIS, THEY SAY, INSURES A GOOD CROP."

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 15835 PRAIRIE ; 48238

Subject headings: 663 Good Friday
BELIEF -- Plant husbandry Farming

Date learned: 04-04-1970

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