WHAT TO DO MONTH BY MONTH 



liquid cow manure. The last of the month, 

 north of New York City, risk a few hills of 

 sweet Com (Golden Bantam) . 



Hotbeds and Cold Nights. Harden oflF all 

 plants to be transplanted to the open by in- 

 creasing the ventilation and decreasing the 

 moisture. Before transplanting, preferably 

 on dull days, soak the soil with water, so as to 

 have it adhere to the roots. On still, clear 

 nights, protect the plants outside that might 

 be injured by frost with paper, boxes, glass 

 protectors or flower-pots. Remove these early 

 in the morning, to prevent scalding. 



Potatoes. Plant your late potatoes the last 

 of the month. Cultivate the early varieties 

 which show growth above the groimd. Start 

 to spray with Bordeaux Mixture, to prevent 

 the early blight. EspeciaDy spray the leaves 

 that are close to the soil. 



Fruits and Berries 

 In the Orchard. Go among your apple 

 trees at least three times a week. The success 



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