RICHALD 
EROTSCHER’S ALMANAC AND GARDEN MANUAL 
AUGUST. 
Thisisa very active month for garden- 
ing in the South. Plant Bush Beans, 
Extra Early and Washington Peas. Sow 
late Cabbages and Drumhead Savoy, 
also Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts and 
Kale. The Early Italian Giant Cauli- 
flower may still be sown; but now is 
the proper time to sow the Half Early 
Paris, Asiatic and other early varieties. 
Sow Parsley, Roquette. Chervil, Let- 
tuce, Mndive and Sorrel; but. in case of 
dry weather, these seeds will have to be 
watered frequently. 
Continue to sow Yellow Turnip Rad- 
ishes, and commence to sow red varie- 
ties, such as Scarlet Turnip, Half Long 
French and Long Scarlet. 
Towards the end of the month the 
Black Spanish Radish can be sown; 
also, Swiss Chard. 
Sow Mustard and Cress; the former 
will generally do well. All kinds of 
Turnips and Ruta Bagas should be 
sown; also, Kohlrabi. 
The seed of ail kinds of Beets should 
be put in the ground. 
Towards the end of the month Carrots 
can be sown; but the sowing of ali 
vegetables at this time of the year de- 
pends much upon the season. If we 
should have hot and dry weather, it is 
useless to do much, as seed cannot come 
up without being watered. White Solid 
Celery should be sown for a succession, 
and the Dwarf kinds for spring use. 
Shallots can be set out during this 
month; also, Onion Sets especially if 
they are raised from Creole seed. The 
early part of the month is the proper 
time to plant Red and White Kidney 
Beans, for shelling and drying for win- 
ter use. 
Early Rose and other varieties of Po- 
tatoes should be planted early this 
month for a winter crop, and the latest 
of Tomato plants should be set out, if. 
not done last month. If Celery plants 
are set out during this month, they re- 
quire to be shaded. 
SEPTEMBER. 
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Most of the seeds recommended for 
last month can be sown this month, and 
some more added. 
In the early part, Bush Beans can be 
planted, as they will bear before frost 
comes. Plant Extra Early and early 
varieties of Peas. Sow Radishes of all 
kinds, Carrots, Beets, Parsnip, Salsify, 
Roquette, Chervil, Parsley, Sorrel, 
Cress, Lettuce, Endive, Leek, Turnips, 
Kotilrabi, Broccoli, Early Cauliflower, 
Kale, Celery, Corn Salad and Mustard. 
After the 15th of this month, Creole | 
Onion seed can be sown. 
portant crop, and should not be neglect- 
ed. Ifitis very dry, cover the bed, af- 
ter the seed has been sown, with green 
moss; it will keep the ground moist, 
This is anim- | 
and the seed will come up more regu- 
larly. The moss has to be taken off as 
the young plants make their appear- 
ance. 
Celery plants may be set out in ditch- 
es prepared for that purpose. Cauli- 
flower and Cabbage piants can be trans- 
planted if the weather is favorable. 
If the weather is not too hot and dry, 
Spinach should be sown; but it is use- 
less to do so if the weather is not suit- 
able. 
Cabbage can be sown, but it is much 
better to sow in August and transplant 
during this month. 
Set out Shallots. Sorrel should be 
divided and replanted. = 
Sow Turnip-rooted Celery. 
OCTOBER. 
Artichokes should be dressed, 
suckers or sprouts taken off and new 
plants made. 
Onion seed can still be sown; but it 
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is better to get the seed into the ground 
as soon as possible, so the plants get to 
be some size before the cold weather 
comes. 
