150 SUGGESTIONS FOR GARDEN WORK BY MONTHS 



others. This is a good month to set out celery plants for the 

 fall crop. 



July is apt to be a dry month and watering must be attended to. 

 Flood the ground with water rather than sprinkle it on top. 

 Flower beds should have their share of water in dry weather. 



Keep the garden growing by frequent cultivation. Allow no 

 weeds to take moisture and plant food which should go to the 

 garden crops. (Fig., 89.) 



Keep the garden walks free from grass and weeds. (Fig. 90.) 



Fig. 89. — After the squash vines begin to cover the ground there is little use of trying to 

 cultivate the soil. Pull out any tall weeds by hand and the small weeds will be smothered by 

 the vines. (U.S.D.A.) 



August.- — If any celery was planted in June it may be ready to 

 begin blanching now. The early varieties should soon be ready 

 for the table. See " Methods " under the head of " Celery Culture." 



Seed onions planted in early spring will probably be ready to 

 harvest this month. When the tops begin to die the roots may be 

 pulled or loosened. They may be left on top of the soil to dry for 

 several days if the weather is favorable. Handle them carefully as 

 you would eggs. Usually trays are good for this purpose. After 

 they have thoroughly dried they are ready for long storage. 



Watch the cauliflower patch and tie up the heads that are ready 

 for blanching. Try laying some broad leaves over the heads 

 instead of tying up the leaves. You may prefer the tying method. 



