Drought, birds, worms, ants, beetles, mice, and rats will all contribute their quota to prevent a good "stand" and entail the necessity of repeated plantings.
"Cacao Culture in the Philippines"
William S. Lyon
When the young plants are transplanted into their winter quarters they should be set deeply, as the stem is the part most easily injured by cold; the same rule of planting deeply should be followed in the first plantings in the open ground in spring.
"The Cauliflower"
A. A. Crozier
Strawberries, currants, gooseberries, blackberries, red and black raspberries and grapes are especially desirable for home plantings.
"A Living from the Land"
William B. Duryee