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good supply of Raspberries in the autumn, cut down some 

 of tbe twice bearing varieties close to the ground, which will 

 occasion strong suckers to shoot up, that will yield an abun- 

 dant crop of fruit at a season when other varieties are not 

 attainable, 134. 



Strawberry beds that were protected with leaves or litter 

 through the winter, should be uncovered, and the plants 

 carefully cultivated ; some lay straw over their beds, an inch 

 or two thick, and set fire to it, 137. 



As the warm weather progresses, the gardener should be 

 on the alert, in order to conquer the various kinds of insects. 

 Burn damp litter, stubble, leaves, weeds, &c., near fruit 

 trees, and sow the ashes over the ground, IS and 91. 



MAY. 



The Gooseberry green the first fruit of the year, 

 In pudding or pie, affords exquisite cheer, 

 But e'en should the season their pleasure forefend. 

 In such a dilemma, green Rhubarb's a friend. 



FINISH planting trees, vines, and shrubs as early in this 

 month as possible ; those planted last month should be kept 

 watered in dry weather, and stakes should be applied to 

 such as may be exposed to the wind, 93, 101 and 125. 



Finish grafting early in this month. Apples, Pears, and 

 other late-shooting kinds may still succeed, 27. 



Strawberry beds may be made early in this month, and if 

 the transplanting is well done, and the plants frequently 

 watered, they will produce some fruit this year, and a plen- 

 tiful supply the next season. Hovey's American Seedling 

 is worthy a place in every good collection for its productive- 

 ness, and the superiority of its fruit. The Methven Scarlet, 

 and Mulberry or Pine, are large and yield plentifully. 

 Kean's Seedling, and also the Downton, are of superior fla- 

 vour. The Elton Seedling, Southborough Seedling, Myatt'a 



