Xo'.'., iyi-2.] Orchard and dardoi Xotes. 



AVhcro these phiiits are already growing the h)ngest and strongest 

 runners may l)e pinched hack, to throw tlie strength into the tlowering 

 and lateral growths. Watch the plants for mildew, and use the sul- 

 phur freely wherever present, especially on the yoinig plants. 



Peas, lettuce, radish, turnip, eahhage. and sweet eorn seeds may be 

 sown this month. Seedlings from former sowings may he planted out, 

 and it may be well to dip the whole plant in water before planting. 

 This greatl.v assists the young plant while taking hold of the soil in its 

 new location. 



Frequent waterings and frequent eultivati(m will now he jiecessary ; 

 and all weeds must he hoed or hand-weeded out ; mulching with stable 

 manure will greatly assist the plants. 



A few beds should now be deeply worked adding a liberal dressing 

 of stable manure. These plots will be then ready for the celery, cab- 

 bage, and otlun' seeds i)lanted during this month. 



Flower Garden. 



Continue to plant out various bedding and foliage plants, corms of 

 gladioli, tubers of dahlias, and seeds of such tender annuals as Phlox 

 Drummondi. Balsam. Zinnia. Nasturtimn. Celosia. Aster. Cosmos, and 

 Portulaca. 



AVhile seeds germinate and grow fairly well planted out in the open, 

 it is more advisable during the summer months to plant these in shel- 

 tered seed beds, or in a canvas or calico frame. The protection need 

 onl}^ be on the one side, preferably the west or north-west ; the seedlings 

 are then protected during the hottest portion of the diy. At the same 

 time the shading is not sufficient to unduly " draw " them. 



The seeds should not be deeply sown, and all waterings should be 

 light. A little water and often should be the rule for seedlings. An- 

 nuals should be given plenty of room when planted out in the garden. 

 Being quick growers, they are generally gross feeders, and they must 

 have room to develop a good root system. 



Feeding, too, with liquid manure is helpful when they are reaching 

 the flowering stage. 



Dahlias should now be planted out, either from tubers or from 

 young rooted cuttings. These will give good summer blooms. For 

 autunui and show blooms, the })lanting should be deferred until the 

 middle of December. 



Herbaceous and succulent plants should be staked for their protec- 

 tion ; included in this section are Delphinia, Gladioli, perennial 

 Phlox, Rudbeckia, &c. These plants will all benefit from liberal 

 nnilchings and watering with liquid manure when approaching the 

 blooming period. Spring flowering bulbs, corms. and tubers should 

 now be all lifted and stored. 



The soil surfaces will now benefit from frequent hoeings and stir- 

 rings. Constant waterings will be required if the weather be hot 

 or windy ; the cultivation should quickly follow the waterings in order 

 that the moisture may be thoroughly conserved. ]\Iulching with stable 

 manure is also beneficial at this season. 



