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Calendar of Monthly Operations 



WHAT TO PLANT AND WHEN TO PLANT 

 FOR EACH MONTH LN THE YEAR- 



Apphes to sections same climate as Middle Virginia. .For other section*^ allowarcc nnisi I.e made, according as they are earlier 



or later 



JANUARY. 



f : • ' < - and sow early cabbage, lettuce, radish, beet, 



;i Top dress asparagus beds with manure, 

 also g v; i-. ci; or. of salt or kainit. Cut poles and stakes 

 Sow pansy and other flower seeds in 

 anting. Send in your order for seeds 

 c- n hand at the prLptr time for sowing. 



FEBRUARY. 



For the Farm. — Top dress grass and clover fields or fall sown 

 gram. li weather is open, use every opportunity to prepare 

 land for early spring crops. Sow in hot-beds or cold frames 

 early cabbage, caulinowcr. beet, onion, lettuce, radish; and in 

 hot-beds sow egg plant, tomato and pepper. The last of the 

 month sow in open ground early peas, spring kale, rhubarb 

 and horse radish roots, beets, spinach, carrot, celery, radish and 

 parsley. Set out a^;>aragus roots, onion sets, and hardy lettuce 

 plants. Early plantings of potatoes can be made. Hardy flower 

 seeds can be forwarded either by sowing in hot-beds or in pots 

 and boxes in the bouse for later transplanting. 



For the Farm. — Prepare plant beds and put in tobacco seed. 

 Sow Canada held peas and oats, and towards end of month, 

 grass and clover seeds can safely be put in. Sow dwarf essex 

 rape for sheep grazing. 



MARCH 



This is the active month for sowing all kinds of hardy seeds, 

 and the sooner most of them are sown the better. Sow garden 

 peas for succession, cauliflower, early cabbage seed, onion, 

 celery, spinach, leek, parsley, lettuce, radish, beet, aspara- 

 gus, carrot, parsnip, salsify, corn salad, collards, kale, rhubarb 

 and early turnip, etc. Under glass, sow tomato, pepper, and 

 egg plant seed. Plant Irish potatoes, asparagus and rhubarb, 

 horse radish roots, onion sets, etc. Set out cauliflower, cabbage, 

 onions, and lettuce plants, from hot-beds, after they have been 

 hardened by leaving the glass open at night. Sow herbs in a 

 warm border. Prepare melon, cucumber and squash hills for 

 later planting. Sow the hardy kind of flower seeds, as they will 

 flower earl.er. Sow lawn grass. 



For the Farm. — Sow winter and spring oats, Canada field peas 

 with oats, clover, grass of all sorts, tobacco. Plant artichokes 

 for hogs. Sow dwarf essex rape. 



APRIL. 



Plant early potatoes, sow cabbage, lettuce and tomato in open 

 ground for succession. .Sow beets, celery, carrot, salsify, par- 

 snip, onion, radish, spring kale, early turnip, kohlrabi, com 

 salad, collards, nasturtiums and rhubarb, asparagus, globe arti- 

 choke, parsley, mangel wurzels and herbs. Put out cabbage 

 plants, onion sets and asparagus roots ; bed sweet potatoes ; 

 plant early com, garden peas, snap beans, and late in the month 

 cucumber, squash, watermelon and cantaloupe can be planted. 

 Vine seeds are tender, so should the weather be cold or wet, 

 defer planting till May. Lawn grass can also be sown any time 

 this month, but the earlier the better. Sow hardy flower seeds, 

 after the middle of the month the half hardy kinds can be sown, 

 and dhhlias, gladiolus and canna bulbs set out. 



For the Farm. — Sow spring oats, clover and grass seeds, but 

 get them in early. Later in the month sow mangel wurzels for 

 stock, plant corn, cotton, chufas, peanuts, etc. 



MAY. 



Most of the tender seeds can be sown this month. Asparagus 

 seed can yet be sown, likewise carrot, salsify, parsley, beet, 

 pole and snap beans, sugar corn, and tomato, radish, brussel 

 sprouts, broccoli, corn salad, collards and nasturtiums. Plant 

 black-eye peas, lima beans, squash, cucumber, watermelon, can- 

 taloupe, okra and pumpkin. Late cabbage and cauliflower can 

 be sown to make plants for setting out for fall. Set out tomato, 

 pepper and strawberry plants. 



For the Farm. — Plant sugar beets and mangel wurzel for 

 winter feeding. All the sorghums, millets and fodder plants can 

 be sown; likewise cow peas; soja and navy beans. Chufas should 

 be planted now, likewise corn, peanuts and cotton. Set out 

 tobacco plants. 



JUNE. 



Set out cabbage, tomato, egg-plant, pepper, and sweet potato 

 plants. Sow toTiato for late crop, late cabbage and cauliflower 

 for winter use. Plant collards, okra, watermelon, cantaloupe. 



cucumber, squash and pumpkin for late use, and radish, pole, 

 navy and snap beans and sweet corn for succession. Plant late 

 potatoes. 



For the Farm. — Sow the millets, cow peas, sorghum, soja 

 beans, navy beans, and plant late corn. Mangel wurzel beets 

 can yet be sown. 



JULY. 



Plant snap beans and radish for succession and sugar corn 

 for late roasting ears. Set out late cabbage and celery plants 

 for winter use. This is the best month to sow ruta bagas, but 

 they can also be sown in .\ug\ist. Sow collards, kohl-rabi, 

 lettuce, early turnips. Plant cucumbers for pickling and table, 

 and late potatoes for winter use. 



For the Farm. — Sow German and Hungarian millet for hay or 

 fodder, corn in drill lor ensilage or fodder. Cow Peas for hay 

 or as a soil improver. Buckwheat can be sown for bees, as an 

 improver of the soil, and for grain. Plant navy beans. Sow 

 crimson clover at last working of corn or cotton. Sow dwarf 

 essex rape for sheep and cattle grazing. 



AUGUST. 



Continue planting snap beans for the table and pickles. If 

 any cabbage plants remain unplanted, put out at once; likewise 

 celery plants. Sow cabbage and Big Boston lettuces for fall 

 heading, likewise endive. Sow winter radish, endive, collards. 

 parsley, spinach, kale, turnip, ruta baga and Spanish and 

 Italian varieties of onions. 



For the Farm. — Crimson clover is one of the best crops 

 grown, and should be sown on every vacant place. If it is not 

 required for feed, it will improve the soil equal to manure when 

 turned under. Rye and barley should be sown for fall and 

 winter grazing and afterwards will make a crop of grain. Sow 

 vetches and rape, and towards the end of the month grasses and 

 clover seed and alfalfa can be safely put in. 



SEPTEMBER. 



Sow lettuce, early cabbage, cauliflower and onion for trans- 

 planting in November. Sow cabbage late in the month. Put 

 out onion sets. Sow winter radishes, spinach, turnips, mustard, 

 corn salad, leek, parsley, kale, and e.xtra early peas. Dutch 

 bulbs, hyacinths, tulips, etc., can be planted towards the end of 

 this month. 



For the Farm. — Sow Crimson Clover as early in the month as 

 convenient, though any time during the month will do; it makes 

 fine winter grazing and land will be greatly improved by grow- 

 ing this crop. Winter oats will do well sown this month, as they 

 will get well rooted before winter. Sow all kinds of grass and 

 clover seeds and winter and hairy vetches. Continue to sow 

 barley and rye, as they are useful for winter grazing as well as 

 for grain. Sow Dwarf Essex Rape for pigs and cattle. 



OCTOBER 



Put out onion sets. Sow cabbage (early sorts), turnips for 

 salad, kale, mustard, spinach, collard and lettuce. Towards end 

 of the month set out cabbage and lettuce plants to stand out 

 during the winter. .Sow lawn grass seed. Fall seeding does 

 better than spring seeding. Plant hyacinths, tulips, etc. Sow 

 pansy seed in cola frames for spring plants. Plant strawberries. 



For the Farm. — .Ml kinds of grass and clover seeds can be 

 sown this month, but the earlier clover seed is put in the better. 

 Sow wheat, oats, rye, barley, vetches and rape. 



NOVEMBER 



Sow lettuce and early varieties of cabbage in cold frames. 

 .Set out cabbage, lettuce and strawberry plants. Plant out as- 

 paragus, rhubarb and horse radish roots. Lawn grass can yet 

 be sown, but the earlier it is put in the better. Flowering bulbs 

 can be put in this month. 



For the Farm. — Wheat, rye, barley, vetches, timothy and 

 herd's grass can yet be sown, but the earlier they are put in the 

 better. Sow Canada field peas. Rye makes a fine soiling and 

 cover crop. Sow it liberally on all vacant lands. 



DECEMBER 



Cabbage and lettuce can be sown towards the end of the 

 month in hot-beds or cold frames, and beets, radish and lettuce 

 can be forced for winter use. The winter growing of lettuce in 

 hot-beds usually proves very profitable and satisfactory. Plant 

 Marrowfat Peas for market or garden use. Canada field peas 

 can also be sown, but when seeded during the winter should be 

 put in deeper than usual. 



