306 NATURE-STUDY REVIEW [7:4— Apr., 1911 



JUNE 1- 1 3 



The soy beans and cowpeas should be planted the early part 

 ■of this month if they have not been before. Now is the time to 

 keep the corn cultivators going steadily. A thorough cultivation 

 while the corn is small is as good to eradicate weeds as two 

 •cultivations after both corn and weeds become large. Better 

 see that the scythes and mower knives are well sharpened. The 

 weeds along the fences will need prompt attention with the 

 scythe. The mower should be examined to be sure it is in shape 

 for use a little later. Don't attempt to cut hay this year with the 

 sections of the mower knife bent or broken as you did last year. 

 Sections cost little and even the boys will enjoy replacing broken 

 and bent sections with new ones. The horses that you use on the 

 mower will thank you for the change, too. 



Better trim the hedges while the shoots are soft and young. 

 You can trim five times as much in an hour now as you can a 

 month later. The garden and lawn need your attention every 

 few days. A few hours work will make both more attractive 

 -and the garden more productive. 



That clover field that you intend to cut for seed should be 

 clipped early. The alfalfa is demanding your attention and 

 should not be neglected. 



JUNE 15-30 



In cutting the alfalfa and the clover plan to cure the alfalfa 

 in the windrow with as little handling as possible. Handling 

 breaks off many of the leaves and they are the most valuable part. 



The potato field should be sprayed regularly with Bordeaux- 

 Paris green mixture. Keep the cultivators busy every day in 

 the corn, potatoes or soy beans. The garden, too, will be all the 

 better for a careful cultivation every week. Don't hill up the 

 potatoes or the corn or beans ; plan this year to practice shallow, 

 level cultivation. 



As the weather becomes warmer remember that some sort 

 of shade is grateful to all the stock and poultry. Remember, too, 

 that as the days become hotter an abundant supply of good, 

 clean, fresh water is more necessary than ever. Don't compel 

 the stock to get their drink from a dirty, stagnant, green, slimy 

 pond. How would you like to have to use that sort of a water 

 supply ? 



Keep the work about the entire place up in hand. Early 

 next month there is a holiday that all of you ought to observe. 



