370 MONTHLY CALEKDA.R. [April. 



flower ; also all kinds of tender perennials should be sown 

 this month, if not previously done in the greenhouse, or in 

 hot-beds, 141, 150 and 220. 



For an exhibition of the order of the flowering tribe m 

 this month and the next, the reader is referred to an article 

 entitled the Beauties of April and May, pages 170 to 178. 



FRUIT DEPARTMENT, 



Finish pruning hardy fruit trees the early part of this 

 month, also Apricot, 273 ; Almond, 276 ; Fig, 285 ; Mul- 

 berry,, 308; Nectarine, 312; Peach, 322; not forgetting 

 any other of. those trees, vines and shrubs which were left 

 undone last month. 



Prepare the ground for planting, by digging, trenching, 

 and manuring, either generally or in such particular places 

 as are allotted for the trees to be planted in, 240, 



This is the most proper season for planting the Apricot, 

 Almond, Fig, Grape, Mulberry, Nectarine, Peach, and all 

 such fruit trees, vines, or shrubs as originated in warm 

 climates, 241, 31 1, 319. Apple, Cherry, Pear, Plum, Quince 

 and other hardy fruit trees, may also be planted with safety 

 early in this month; but Autumn is considered the most 

 favorable seasoji for planting all trees, vines, or shrubs of 

 Northern latitude, 242, 337. 



Those who have variety of soil should accommodate all 

 the varied kinds of fruit to that which has been proved to be 

 the best adapted to its culture ; and due attention should be 

 paid to situation and aspect, in planting a fruit garden or 

 orchard, 243. 



Use means to destroy insects while in a torpid state, to 

 prevent their spreading, and also the larvae of insects ; direc- 

 tions for which will be found in the article headed 

 ' observations on insects, and diseases to which fruit trees 

 are liable," 244. 



Grafting may be performed on fruit trees in general 257; 

 Prune and plant Currant bushes, 284 ; Filbert, 287 ; 

 Gooseberry, 292; Raspberry, 345. Plant cuttings and 

 suckers from these shrubs ; also of such trees as produce 



