156 MONTHLY CALENDAR. 



Lettuce, Radishes, Spinach, &c., will be excellent for late 

 Beets and Carrots. Hoe and thin out all standing crops, 

 and clean vacant ground, to prevent weeds from running to 

 seed. If the ground be dry, frequent hoeing will be bene- 

 ficial. Use means to destroy insects ; read pages 18 to 21 

 for information on this subject. Plant Kidney Beans, 41 and 

 42 ; Beet seed, 44. If the seedling plants of Broccoli, Cau- 

 liflower, Cabbage, &c., failed last month, sow again early 

 this month. Water the beds frequently, and sow tobacco 

 dust, soot, ashes, &c., or use the liquid recommended, page 

 19. Transplant Cabbage, Celery, &c., for summer use ; 

 transplant Cardoons, 58 ; sow Carrot seed in drills, 59 ; plant 

 Cucumber seed in hills, 65 ; sow Endive, 68 ; plant Indian 

 Corn, 70 ; transplant Leeks, 71 ; Okra seed may be planted 

 early in this month, 77 ; plant Peas, if dry weather, soak 

 them five or six hours in water, 83 ; plant Potatoes, 85 ; 

 Potatoes, Sweet, 86 ; Pumpkin seed, 87 ; sow summer Radish 

 seed, 89; plant Squash, 100. 



As the herbs come into flower, they should be cut on a 

 dry day, arid spread in a shady place to dry for winter use, 

 108. Conduct Hop vines to the poles, and when they have 

 reached the top, nip off the tops to strengthen the stems, 140. 



Hoe between the Artichokes, and in order to have the 

 main top fruit attain its full size, detach the small suckers, 

 or lateral heads. [See page 34.] 



Earlv Cauliflowers, which will now be progressing toward 

 maturity, must be watered in dry weather ; and as the heads 

 begin to exhibit themselves, break down some of the large 

 leaves over them to protect them from the rays of the ?un, 

 and from rain, 52. 



Keep Asparagus clear of weeds, and also Onions ; and 

 give those beds that are to stand for ripening, a final thin- 

 ning, as suggested in page 78. 



