alendar for 
PROF. S. B. GREEN, MINN. STATE EXP. STATION. 
At this season of the year the most important matters in the gar- — 
den and nursery are to cultivate thoroughly and keep off insects 
and fungous diseases from the new growth. The one keeps the roots 
in good condition and the other keeps the foliage vigorous, and 
both sets of organs must be vigorous in order to get the best 
results. Itis far moreimportant to cultivate well in June than 
at any other time in the year, since this is the period when the 
greatest growth is made. } 
It does not look now as though it would be necessary to irrigate 
this month, but it would be well for us all to bear in mind, if we 
have any opportunity to irrigate, that irrigation should be second- 
ary to cultivation, and that thorough cultivation will often make 
irrigation unnecessary. 
It is very important for the fruit grower who has the prospects of 
a good crop to market, that he have everything ready so that it will 
not be necessary to run for supplies when he should be gathering 
the crop. Not only would I include under this head boxes and 
crates necessary for marketing the crop, but I would include the 
market itself, which it is very important to have prepared to receive 
your fruit. One of the most important things that a good salesman 
can do is to visit his market and arrange for the reception of his 
goods and have a personal meeting with his customers, as in this 
way he may secure a little extra attention which may make quitea 
difference on the side ofa profit. In almost every market there is a 
chance to sell a moderate amount of goods of extra quality ata 
considerable advance over the general run, and it requires buta 
very little more trouble to pick and pack carefully than it does to 
do the work in a slovenly manner. In one case your fruit may be 
sold by the hucksters on the street at the lowest prices and in the 
other it may be sought after by the select trade. 
Among the items that will need attention in the vegetable garden 
are the following: Set out tomatoes, celery for early use, peppers, 
egg plant, late cabbage and cauliflower plants and sow winter beets. 
Plant cucumbers for pickles and beans for main crop. Plant lima 
beans the early part of the month, Market asparagus, pie-plant, 
radishes, etc., etc., the same as last month and,in addition, early 
peas and, perhaps, early cabbage. 
Weeding commences in earnest this month and should begin 
early, since if,neglected it may be cheaper to plow up the whole 
crop rather than weed it out. 
Keep the soil well stirred with the cultivator. 
Sow rutabaga turnips. 
Stop cutting asparagus by the twentieth of the month. Clean up 
the bed, manure and plow it, then keep it well cultivated. 
