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TKE GENESEE FARMER. 



HINTS FOR JUNE. 



During the whole of April, and the early part of May, up to the 8th, the weather con- 

 tinued cold and backward, but without frost. Hyacinths in the garden wore not in full 

 bloom till the 10th of May, about that time we had a few warm days, the tlR'rmometer 

 rising above 80 deg. in the shade. Vegetation pushed with uncommon rapidity, so that 

 on the 12th, trees were quite green and cherries in blossom. The ii'uit croj) here prom- 

 ises well. The transplanting season, though unpleasant throughout, has been long, and 

 gave ample opportunity to all who had labor of that kind to perform. 



An immense number of trees have been planted the last fall and the past spring, and 

 we trust they will not be forgotten. To secure a good growth, they must receive con- 

 stant attention. , The ground must bo kept clean by frequent dressings, unless mulching 

 has been applied, which is very advantageous in all cases. Sawdust, spent tan, h.-df 

 decayed manure or leaves, are all good mulching material. When the heads have not 

 been properly reduced by pruning at the time of planting, and the trees do not push 

 freely, but seem to flag and linger fi-om debility, the branches should yet be shortened, 

 to reduce the quantity of leaves. People sometimes think it a gi'eat hardship to spoil a 

 symmetrical, well branched tree, by pruning ; but it is always better to do this than lose 

 it, or stunt its growth during the whole season. 



Trees intended to be trained in particular forms should be watched, and all badly 

 placed or superfluous branches pinciied oft'; such as are pushing with too much vigor 

 for their position, should be checked. This is the time to mould the trees into the 

 desired form, and to ob\date heavy pruning next winter. Yearling trees tliat have been 

 cut back to produce pyramids, will now show whether the pruning has been properly 

 done. If not cut back low enough, the top shoots, if left, will rob those below, and the 

 shape will be spoiled. In such cases it will bp necessary to pinch the top shoots, to 

 check them and encourage those below ; and in some cases it may even be necessary to 

 cut lower down. If they have been cut too low, several shoots of equal vigor will be 

 produced ; and in order to give the leader due prominence, the others should be pinched 

 to check them. The same principles will apply to older trees. 



Trees budded last autumn, or, grafted this spring, will require to have the suckers that 

 always start freely below the bud or graft, promptly removed ; in some cases they must 

 be gone over two or three times. The growing bu i or graft in many cases will require 

 to be carefully tied up to the stock, or to a stake, to prevent breaking by the wind. 



Straicherry beds must be kept clean of weeds, and the runners shortened, to turn the 

 whole strength of the plant to the benefit of the fruit. While tlie fruit is swelling, a few 

 waterings with liquid manure, and in case of dry weather, an abundance of water, will 

 greatly improve the crop. As the fruit ripens, a little short straw or hay should be 

 spread along the rows, to keep the fruit clean. 



Flower Garden, &c. — Tie up neatly all tall-growing herbaceous plants, whose stems are 

 easily broken or blown over. Plant out dalilias any time during the month ; — we prefer 

 the last half of June for the finest autumn display. Perpetual roses, and all the bedding 

 plants to be had in pots, may be turned out any time during the month. Among the 

 latter we will mention, as being particularly desirable, the.^scarlet geraniums, salvias, 

 cupheas, heliotropes, Ian tanas, plumbagos, veronicas, and' zauschneria, besides the indis- 

 pensable verbenas and petunias. We ought also to add jMoxes — the new varieties are 

 very beautiful ; and if small plants are turned out now, they will give a fine bloom in 

 the autumn. Anmiols will be ready for transplanting. Do this on a moist, cloudy day, 

 or before a shower, if possible. The dwarf, slender-growing sorts, are best grown in 

 masses, like the verbenas, &c. Weeds must be kept down in all parts of the garden, 

 grass kept closely cut, and gravel walks clean andTevel by frequent laking and rolling. 



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