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THE ORCHARD. 



At this time there is very little to be done in the orchard, but a 

 repetition of what was recommended in page 388, to which I refer 

 you. 



It would be very proper when you observe many of your young 

 fruit punctured by insects, and consequently, in a declining state, 

 gently to shake the trees and pick and carry away to the pigs such 

 as fall to the ground, for the reasons assigned in page 143, &c, 

 which see. 



THE VINEYARD. 



During the early part of this month, the vines will be in full 

 bloom, which, in the middle states, generally happens about the 

 first week thereof, a little earlier or later, according to the sea- 

 son; and although the vines may now require some attendance, it 

 is dangerous to administer it until the bloom is over, lest the blos- 

 soms should be broken oft" thereby or otherwise injured; but when 

 that period arrives, let the young shoots as they advance be neatly 

 and regularly tied up to the stakes, not too close, that they may 

 enjoy the full benefit of the sun and air; at the same time displace 

 all weakly and unnecessary growths, and any young side shoots 

 growing out of the main ones should be nipped off at their first 

 appearance. 



Towards the end of the month, or when the bloom is over and 

 the fruit is set, if the weeds have made much progress, they should 

 be extirpated by the most convenient means. 



The young vines of one, two, or three years growth, should now 

 be carefully tied to the poles placed for their support, and never 

 suffered to trail about on the surface of the earth; the ground must 

 be kept perfectly free from weeds, as these would rob the plants of 

 a great portion of their nourishment, and exhaust the ground to no 

 purpose. 



THE NURSERY. 



Weed, Shade, and Water. 



You must observe in this month, as directed in the former, to 

 keep the ground between your rows of trees entirely free from 

 weeds, for these arc very injurious to the plants, and nothing can 



