272 FARMER'S ASSISTANT. 



Mr. Deanc says he tried common sea-salt upon thenij 

 without effect; but perhaps the manner, or time, of the ap- 

 plication, or the quantity applied, was improper. 



We are unacquainted with the particular effects which 

 gypsum would have upon this crop; but, most probably, 

 one evil eff >ot it would have would be the spontaneous pro- 

 duction ot white-clover. 



It is most probable that well-roted and fermented com- 

 posts, formed of such materials as are most suitable to the 

 soil, will Iways be found the best manure for this root; 

 and, in order to ensure the greatest crops, the manure 

 should be plentifully applied. 



Onions are not an exhausting crop; and they may be 

 constantly raised on the same ground. 



It should be added, that some are in the practice of beat- 

 ing down the tops, after the roots have attained considerable 

 size, tor the purpose of making the latter grow the faster; 

 but the practice is undoubtedly injurious, as we have seen 

 confirmed by experiment. 



In all the States, more southerly than that of Newyork, 

 it has commonly been found necessary to give onions two 

 years' growth, in order to rear them to a suitable size. 



We perceive, however, that a method has lately been 

 adopted which enables the Cultivator to rear a crop every 

 year, on the same ground. This is, to sow the crop about 

 the 10th of September, and let it stand over Winter, and 

 then it will come to maturity the next season, in time suffi- 

 cient to take it off, and sow the ground again. 



This has been successfully practised by Mr. Peters, and 

 by Mr. Philips , of Pennsylvania. 



ORCHARD, The most suitable soil, for almost every 

 kind of tree grown in the orchard, is that winch is warm* 

 dry, and fertile. Even light sandy lands are better for the 

 purpose, than stiff clays. It is most advisable to make use 

 of hilly or uneven grounds, if the soil be suitable, and let 

 those which are level be reserved for the plough. 



The first step toward making a valuable orchard is, to 

 prepare a nursery of young trees, of the best kinds of fruit, 

 and such as are most suitable for the uses to which they 

 are to be applied. 



For an orchard of peach and apricot-trees, see PEACH- 

 TREE, and APRICOT. 



Trees of this description should never be planted with 

 those of a larger growth. The appletree and the peartree 

 may grow very well together ; and an orchard of these, as 

 being the most durable, and susceptible of being applied to 

 more valuable uses, is, generally speaking, entitled to the 

 first consideration. 



