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Historical Events 
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Dynamite Explosion, Ont., 1912 
Gen. MacArthur retired, 1909 
Jas. G. Blaine resigned, 1892 
Sen. Gorman died, 1906 
Senator Nixon died, 1912 
Memphis taken, 1862 
Trinity Sunday 
Norway seceded, 1905 
Carrie Nation died, 1911 
Steamer Slavonia wrecked, 1909 
St. Barnabas. Corpus Chrisiz 
Earthquake in India, 1897 
War Revenue Bill signed, 1898 
Pres. Penna of Brazil died, 1909 
Gen. Slocum Disaster, 1904 
Storm in Missouri, 1912 
Father S. Kneipp died, 1897 
Railroad Rate Bill signed, rg1£0 
Mine Explosion, Colorado, tg12 
Justice Moody retired, 1910 
Franz von Suppe died, 1895 
Summer begins 
Niagara River Disaster, 1912 
St. John, Baptist 
Sarah O. Jewett died, 1909 
Chicago Anarchists pard’d, 1893 
Joseph Smith shot, 1844 
Steamer Norge lost, 1904 
St. Peter and St. Paul 
German Lloyd Co Fire, 1900 
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VEGETABLE GARDEN.—The sowing 
during this month is similar to the preced- 
ing. The growing crops will require atten- 
tion as weeds grow fast during this month. 
Corn may be planted for the last supply 
of roasting ears, also Water and Musk 
Melons. Cucumbers, Okra, Squash and 
Pumpkins planted during this month 
generally do well, but if the weather is hot 
and dry, they require an abundance of 
water. 
Southern Prolific, Early Golden Cluster 
Wax, Indian Chief or Pole Black Wax, Ken- 
tucky Wonder and White Creaseback Pole 
Leal 
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Beans are the best to plant this month, as” 
they stand more heat than other varieties. 
Continue to set out Sweet Potato slips or 
vines. 
Sow all kinds of Radishes, Endive, also 
Royal and Perpignan Lettuce. Before sow- 
ing soak the seeds for two hours in water. 
take them out, put in a piece of cloth and 
set in a cool damp place, or if convenient 
in an ice box, which is best. Keep the 
cloth moist, and in four to six days the 
seeds will sprout. Then sow them. It is 
best to do so in the evening, and give a 
good watering. 
If the seeds are sown without being 
sprouted, ants will be likely to carry them 
away before they can germinate, and the 
seedSman be blamed for selling seeds that 
did not grow. This sprouting has to be 
done from May to September, or, if the 
After the 
Seed Arrives 
examine it, test it, or 
have it inspected and 
tested by the State 
Seed Inspector, the 
State Botanist, or the 
United States Depart- 
ment of Agriculture. 
Then you be the 
judge. If their report 
or test is not satis- 
factory, or if for any 
reason, or without 
any reason, you want 
to return the seed to 
us within ten days 
from date received, 
we will return your 
money promptly with- 
out quibbling. Can 
any offer be fairer? 
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weather is warm and dry in the latter 
month, up to the middle of October. 
Should the weather be moist and cool in 
the fall it can be dispensed with. 
Cabbage for winter crops can be sown 
in this month, as the plants are generally 
easier raised during this than the follow- 
ing months. 
Late Italian Giant Cauliflower may still 
be sown at the early part of this month; 
towards the end Half Early Paris, Extra 
Early Paris, Early Dwarf Erfurt, Hender- 
son’s Snowball and Harly Italian Giant 
can be sown. Some cultivators transplant 
them, when large enough, at once from the 
seed bed into the open ground, others 
plant them first in dirt bands and trans- 
plant into the ground later. However, if 
transplanted at this time of the year they 
will have to be shaded for a few days and 
watered until they have taken a good hold. 
Sow tomatoes for late crop towards the 
end of this month. 
FIELD.—Cow Peas, Canada Field Peas, 
Soja and Velvet Beans, Sorghum and all 
varieties of Field Corn can still be sown. 
Plant Sweet Potato slips or vines for a late 
crop. 
ORCHARD.—Nothing can be done 
FLOWER GARDEN.—Follow _instruc- 
tions given for April. 
See Classified Price List of all Seeds on 
Red Pages in Back of this Catalogue. 
cine New Orleans Market Musk Melon 
Cannot be Surpassed by Any Other. 
