162 SUGGESTIONS FOR GARDEN WORK BY MONTHS 



Prepare the ground for the main planting of sweet potatoes 

 which may be set late in April or early next month. (Fig. 95). 



This is a good month for planting peanuts and other warm 

 weather crops in small quantities. Try a few of the melons and 

 cucumbers out of doors. 



Flowers. — Rooted cuttings of chrysanthemums and carnations 

 may be transplanted to the open garden. Put them in rows where 

 they can be easily cultivated during the summer, with wheel hoes 

 or horse cultivators. At least leave room for the garden rake 

 between the rows. 



Many of the bed plants such as the tender bulbs that have been 



Fig. 95. — Cultivating the ground again before planting the crop. The soil was plowed 

 in very early spring and harrowed frequently until planting time. This saved the moisture, 

 caused weed seeds to sprout and be killed, and warmed the soil ready for the heme project 

 crop. 



started in beds may be transplanted to the open garden this month 

 when the danger of frost is over. Set out the cannas, caladiums, 

 castor beans, dahlias, vincas, coleus, and others. 



By the end of the month set out house plants and make the 

 open garden assume its summer dress. Geraniums grown in the 

 window during the winter may be used as bedding plants during 

 the summer. 



Plant more seeds of the flowering plants mentioned in the 

 March group. Also start from seeds many of the vines such as 

 morning glory, Japanese bean, moon vine, wild cucumber, gourd, 

 velvet bean, and others. . 



