PLANTING AND CARE OF STREET AND LAWN TREES. 293: 
As to the proper time to plant, opinions differ greatly, some contending 
that the spring is the only time, while others claim the same for the fall. I 
have planted extensively in Minneapolis, both spring and fall, and have 
been successful in both seasons; therefore, my advice is to plant when most 
convenient, either spring or fall. 
Great care should be taken in transporting from one place to another 
to keep the roots well protected from sun and wind, thus preserving the 
natural moisture. Smooth-barked trees should be protected for a year or 
two (by wrapping them with hay or straw rope or tar paper) from the sun. 
If this is not done they will be certain to sun-scald and die out on the 
southwest side, making an unsightly scar and frequently killing the tree- 
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For at least three years after planting they should have an abundance of 
water unless thoroughly mulched, and especially when planted on streets. 
or lawns that have been graded or filled up with sand. 
BEST KIND OF PEAS AND THEIR CULTURE. 
I. P. LORD, OWATONNA, 
Peas are not my specialty, but I will present a few observations, hoping: 
you may gain a few helpful ideas from what I have to say. 
I believe that “Ferry’s First and Best” is just what its name implies, 
though “Carter’s Improved” is always good and prolific. For early peas the 
soil should be warm and light. Like many other vegetables, peas will show 
the beneficial results of good, rich manure as well as the profits to be gained" 
thereby. This fertilizer must be used judiciously, however, and good cultiva- 
tion should follow. 
Where earliness is most desired, plant only one inch deep, but for quan- 
tity and size of peas plant in trenches three to six inches deep and cover- 
with two inches of soil; then, when the vines are six inches high, fill the 
trenches level with the ground. This insures deep rooting, prevents mildew 
and lengthens the bearing season. 
For the house garden the “Gradus” has proved most satisfactory. It is. 
quite early and has the superb quality of remaining fit for use much longer 
than any other pea. They are very large and have a fine color, which they 
retain after cooking. 
Two things should be kept in mind in the culture of peas, as paying 
well for the time expended in doing them: First, keep the weeds down. 
either by cultivation or mulching. I like the latter method best, as it saves: 
time and conserves moisture, besides keeping the lower pods clean and dry. 
Second, begin to pick the first ripe peas, and keep the ripe ones picked, as 
this helps the quality and quantity of the later peas. 
New varieties are being brought out every year, and there may be better 
ones next year, but I believe these named are the best at present. 
For Late Snap Beans.—I plant some of the pole varieties along a wire- 
netting fence, of the coarser kind, that divides my kitchen garden from the 
street. Beans are not particular about the soil, and the fun those beans have 
trying to cover the fence keeps them growing and bearing until frost kills: 
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