164 SUGGESTIONS FOR GARDEN WORK BY MONTHS 



the best growth. If the weather should be dry at any time, 

 remember to water the flowers abundantly. Vigorous growth 

 now means big shows of flowers later this season. Flood the soil 

 rather than sprinkle it. The water will penetrate to greater depth 

 and the roots will go deeper as the result. 



JUNE 



Vegetables. — This month we may plant the late cabbage, 

 rutabaga and collards from seeds in the open garden as suggested 

 last month. Make at least two main plantings of sweet corn. 



It may pay to plant a few more seeds of cucumbers, and canta- 

 loupes. These will be bearing fresh crops when the early plantings 

 are nearly dead from bearing heavy crops. 



It is not too late to set more sweet potato plants. They will 

 still produce a crop before frost. The same is true of tomatoes. 



It is important to keep all weeds out of the garden this month. 

 They rob the crop of fertility and moisture. Frequent stirring of 

 the soil will keep down the grass which tends to cover all the soil. 



Flowers. — If the weather is not too dry or if facilities for water- 

 ing are available, sow more seeds of asters, nasturtium and 

 zinnias. Keep these well watered and they will blossom in the fall. 



Make plans for the winter window boxes now. Pansies started 

 from seed will be ready to transplant to the window boxes in the fall. 



Cultivate the carnations, chrysanthemums and other plants 

 which you are growing out of doors for fall and winter blooms. 

 Keep the buds picked off and prevent the plants using their 

 strength for flowering in the summer if you want them to use 

 in-doors later. A little liquid manure will stimulate the growth now. 



It pays to look over all the flower beds frequently and trim out 

 the stems that are through flowering. It improves the appearance 

 and saves the strength of the plants instead of ripening seeds. 



JULY 



Vegetables. — Early varieties of Irish potatoes such as Irish 

 Cobbler, Green Mountain, and others may be planted in July. 

 They will mature by the time the ground freezes and may be 

 stored for winter use. If you have never grown a late crop of 

 Irish potatoes successfully because of soils being too warm, try the 

 straw mulch method. Plant the seed potatoes two or three inches 

 deep in mellow soil and cover with four to six inches of straw, 

 weeds, marsh hay, or other litter. This tends to keep the soil 



