234 SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENING 



The vine plants are likely to be attacked by squash biigs 

 and striped beetles. Follow directions given elsewhere for 

 fighting beetles. Vine borers attack squash and pumpkin 

 vines. Cover the joints of the vines with fresh soil all around 

 the main plants. The vines will take root and not suffer so 

 badly from the borers. 



Early plantings of peas and beans, if of the climbing 

 sorts, should be kept up on their poles or other supports. 

 All late plantings of lettuce, radishes, peas, carrots and beets 

 should be made in the coolest soil, or coolest spots. These 

 are cool weather plants and may suffer from summer heat. 



Keep the garden well cultivated. Use the rake or wheel 

 hoe frequently. 



Rhubarb and asparagus should not be harvested after this 

 month. Give these plants a chance to gather strength for the 

 next year's crop. A heavy application of fresh manure about 

 the plants will pay well. 



School gardens which are not to be eared for during the 

 summer vacation must be put in readiness before school closes. 

 A good plan is to sow eowpeas or soybeans among all the 

 vegetables and let them occupy the ground to keep down weeds. 

 These will gather nitrogen from the air and improve the soil. 

 Before this is done the whole garden may be harrowed over, 

 if most of the early crops are harvested. Portions of the 

 garden containing the fall crops may be put in condition 

 and left undisturbed until school opens in the fall. A little 

 cultivation and' attention during the summer should be given. 



Trees, Fruits and Lawns. — Late this month plow up the 

 old bed of strawberries that has borne for two seasons. These 

 plants have passed their usefulness and the ground can be 

 used for late summer crops. A green manure crop may 

 be grown, if nothing else. It may be well to use some of the 

 strongest plants to set runners for August planting. This 

 may be done by placing three-inch pots or cans in the ground 

 near the plants and rooting the runners in the potted soil. 



