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ing next season, and to a proper length, before you stop 

 them, 86. 



Newly planted trees should be watered in dry hot wea- 

 ther; an occasional hoeing around them will also be bene 

 ficial, but care must be taken not to injure the roots. 



The trained trees and espaliers should be examined fre- 

 quently, and cleared of dead leaves and insects; which can 

 be done by the hand, with very little trouble. For the 

 destruction of Rose Bugs on Grape Vines and Fruit Trees, 

 see article Grape, page 84. 



Those who have plenty of Strawberry beds, may, by 

 mowing the tops from some of them while they are in blos- 

 som, obtain a supply of fruit at a season when Strawberries 

 are scarce. The beds will require to be hoed, and watered 

 in dry weather, 136 and 137. 



JULY. 



The Margaret Apple, the pride of our dime, 

 With the Apricot, Raspberry, true to their time, 

 Are pleasant companions, as summer e'er met, 

 Though others, as welcome, are coming on yet. 



THIN the fruit of Apricots, which will be good for pies anu 

 tarts ; thin Nectarines ; also such Peaches and other fruits 

 as may be desired in fall perfection, 48 and 92. 



Defend choice fruit from birds and insects, such as 

 wasps, flies, &c.; the birds may be kept off by nets, and the 

 insects may be decoyed and drowned, by placing phials of 

 strong liquor, honey, or sugared water near the fruit. 



If annoyed with ants, place cuttings of reed, hollowed elder 

 or anything of a tube-like kind, in which they will harbour, 

 and may be destroyed by dipping the tubes in hot water. 



If mildew appear on Grape Vines, syringe them with 

 water, in which a small quantity of saltpetre and stone lime 

 has been infused, (it need not be over strong.) To prevent 



