334 Horticultural Operations for July. 



From Samuel Walker, two boxes of his Seedling strawberry, which con- 

 tinues to sustain its former high reputation. From Galen Merriam, three 

 boxes of cherries. From Cheever Newhall, Belle d'Orleans cherries. 

 From Josiah Richardson, Hovey's, fine, and Richardson's Late, straw- 

 berries. 



HORTICULTURAL OPERATIONS 



FOR JULY. 

 FRUIT DEPARTMENT. 



The season thus fapj taking it altogether, has been one of the most prom- 

 ising for fruit that we have had for some years. 



The cultivator is never satisfied ; one year the season is too dry ; another 

 too wet ; one too early ; another too late ; some of the winters are too cold ; 

 others too mild ; so that there is always a chance to grumble. The pear 

 cultivators have certainly had some reason to be discontented, on account 

 of the almost entire loss of tJieir crop for three years. Ample amends, 

 however, are now made for such a loss, for with some kinds it appears as if 

 the trees had now on them at least three years" crops. 



Since our last the weather has been warm and rather dry, but a genial 

 shower the last week of June has freshened vegetation and everything 

 looks as thrifty and flourishing as the most ardent cultivator could wish. 



Grape Vines in the greenhouse now begin to color their fruit ; and if 

 due attention has been given to our remarks last month, they will now need 

 but little care ; that little being the regular shortening of all laterals, giving 

 due quantities of air, keeping the house moist, and attention to insects, 

 particularly the mealy bug. If the weather should continue dry, give the 

 border a good soaking with water, and mulch if convenient. In cold houses 

 the thinning should now be completed, and other care given as we have 

 just noted for the more forward houses. Vines in the open air should now 

 be carefully looked after, tieing in such shoots as are wanted for next year, 

 and stopping the laterals two or three eyes beyond the fruit. 



Peaches in pots will now begin to ripen their fruit, particularly such 

 kinds as the Early York. Keep them well watered until they are well col- 

 ored, using liquid manure, soap suds or guano, and afterwards withholding 

 water, only giving as much as they absolutely require. Thin out the wood 

 of young trees intended for fruiting next year. 



Strawberry Beds as soon as the fruit is gathered should be nicely 

 weeded, and the spaces dug between the rows, to make room for young 

 runners. 



Plum and Pear Trees may be budded the last of the month ; if dry 

 ■weather it will certainly require to be done ; but if moist perhaps not till 

 next month ; all depends on the weather and vigor of the stocks, of which 

 the cultivator must take notice. 



