CALENDAR OF MONTHLY OPERATIONS. 
What to Plant and When to Plant for Each Month in the Year. 
Applies to sections same climate as Maryland and Virginia. 
must be made, as they are earlier or later. 
& Prepare hot-beds and sow in same 
anuary early Cabbage, Lettuce, Radish, Beet, 
* Cauliflower and Onion. Top dress 
Asparagus beds with manure, also giving an applica- 
tion of salt or kainit. Cut poles and stakes for Pole 
Beans and Peas. Sow Pansy and_other flower seeds in 
hot-beds for later transplanting. Send in your order for 
seeds early, so as to have them on hand at the proper 
time for sowing. 
For the Farm.—Top dress Grass and Clover fields or 
Fall-sown grain, and if weather is open use every 
opportunity to prepare land for Spring crops. 
early Cabbage, Cauliflower, Beet, 
February. 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, Beets, Spinach, Carrot, Celery, Radish and Pars- 
ley. Set cut Asparagus Roots, Onion Sets, Horse Rad- 
ish Roots and hardy Lettuce plants. LEHarly 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 house for later transplanting. Sow Mann’s 
Capital City Lawn Grass; the earlier in the spring this 
is sown the better. 
For the Farm.—Prepare plant beds and put in 
Tobacco seed. Sow Canada Field Peas and Oats, and 
towards the end of the month, Grass and Clover seeds 
can safely be put in. Sow Dwarf Essex Rape for sheep 
grazing. 
kinds of hardy seeds, and the sooner 
March. most of them are sown the better, if 
the weather is favorable. We name them in the order 
in which they should be sown, viz: Garden Peas in 
varieties for succession, Cauliflower, Early Cabbage seed, 
Onion, Celery, Spinach, Leek, Parsley, Lettuce, Radish, 
Sow in hot-beds or cold frames 
This is the active month for sowing all 
Beet, Asparagus, Carrot, Parsnip, Salsify, ete. Under 
glass sow Tomato, Pepper and Egg Plant seed. Plant 
Trish Potatoes, Asparagus and Rhubarb 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. Plant out Asparagus Roots. 
Prepare Melon, Cucumber and Squash hills for later 
planting. Sow the hardy kinds of flower seeds, as they 
will flower earlier. Sow Lawn Grass Seed. 
For the Farm.—Sow Winter and Spring Oats, Canada 
Field Peas with Oats, Clover seed, Grass seeds of all 
sorts, Tobacco seed. Plant Artichokes for hogs. Sow 
Dwarf Essex Rape. 
April tuce and Tomato in open ground for suc- 
* cession. Sow Beets, Celery, Carrot, Salsify, 
Parsnip, Onion, Radish, Spring Kale, Asparagus, Globe 
Artichoke, Parsley, Mangel Wurzels and Herbs. Put out 
Cabbage plants, Onion Sets and Asparagus Roots; bed 
Sweet Potatoes; plant early Corn, Garden Peas, Snap 
Beans, and late in the month, Cucumber, Squash, Water- 
melon and Cantaloupe can be planted. Vine seeds are 
tender; so, should the weather be cold or wet, defer 
planting till May. Lawn Grass Seed can also be sown 
any time this month, but the earlier the better. Sow 
hardy flower seeds, and after the middle of the month 
the half hardy kinds can also be sown, and Dahlias, 
Gladiolus and Canna Bulbs set out. 
For the Farm.—Sow Spring Oats, Clover and Grass 
seeds, but get them in as early as you can. Later in 
the month sow Mangel Wurzels for stock; plant Corn, 
Cotton, Chufas, Peanuts, etc. 
Way month. We name the seeds in the order of 
* their hardiness: Asparagus seed can yet be 
sown; likewise Carrot, Salsify, Parsley, Beet, Pole and 
Snap Beans, Sugar Corn and Tomato of all kinds. Plant 
Black-eye Peas, Lima Beans, Squash, Cucumber, Water- 
melon, Cantaloupe, Okra and Pumpkin seed. Late Cab- 
bage seed can be sown this month to make plants for 
setting out for fall use. Set out plants: of Tomato, 
Pepper, Strawberry, Sweet Potato and Egg Plant. Sow 
flower seeds and plant flowering bulbs. 
For the Farm.—Plant Sugar Beets and Mangel Wurzel 
for winter feeding of stock. All the Sorghums, Millets 
and Fodder plants can be sown; likewise Cow Peas, Soja, 
Navy and Tree Beans. Chufas or Earth Almonds should 
be planted now; likewise Corn, Peanuts and Cotton. Set 
out Tobacco plants. 
pune per and Sweet Potato plants. Sow Tomato 
©, for late crop; likewise late Cabbage and 
Cauliflower for winter use. Plant Okra, Watermelon, 
Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Squash and Pumpkin for late 
use, and Snap and Pole Beans and Sweet Corn for suc- 
Plant Early Potatoes. Sow Cabbage, Let- 
Most of the tender seeds can be sown this 
Set out Cabbage, Tomato, Egg Plant, Pep- 
july. 
~ go to seed. 
For other sections allowance 
cession. Plant late Potatoes for winter use; summer 
sowing of Beets for late crop can also be made. 
For the Farm.—Sow the Millets, Cow Peas, Sorghum, 
Soja Beans, Navy Beans and plant late Corn. Mangel 
Wurzel Beets can yet be sown for stock, but the seed 
should be soaked twenty-four hours before sowing. 
Plant Snap Beans for succession and Sugar 
Corn for late roasting ears. Set out late 
Cabbage plants for winter use; likewise 
Celery plants. This is the best month to sow Ruta 
Bagas, but they can also be sown in August. Sow 
early Turnips. Plant Cucumbers for pickling and table 
and late Potatoes for winter use. 
For the Farm.—Sow German or Hungarian Millet for 
hay or fodder; likewise Corn in drills for ensilage or 
fodder. Buckwheat can be sown for bees, as an im- 
prover of the soil and for grain. Plant Navy Beans, 
Black, Black-eye and Whippoorwill Peas. -Sow Crimson 
Clover at the last working of Corn or Cotton. Sow 
Dwarf Essex Rape for sheep and cattle grazing. 
Plant Sugar Corn for late roasting 
Flugust ears. Continue planting Snap Beans 
* for the table and _ pickles. TS amiy: 
Cabbage plants remain unplanted, put out at once: 
likewise Celery plants. Trim off the tops of Celery 
before planting, if the plants are large. Sow Mann’s 
Big Boston Lettuce for fall heading; likewise Endive 
Mann’s Extra Early Alaska Peas sown this month yield 
a good fall crop. Sow Spinach and Kale. Finish sow- 
ing Ruta Baga seed. All kinds of Turnip seeds can 
be sown during the month. 
For the Farm.—cCrimson Clover is one of the best 
crops grown, and should be sown on every vacant place 
where crops have been cleared off; 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 Vetch and Rape, and towards the end of 
the month Grass and Clover seeds can safely be put in. 
Caulifiower and 
September, ctviscwer “ana” onion "io 
Onion for 
November. 
Sow the Cabbage late in the month; otherwise they may 
Put out Onion Sets. Sow Winter Radishes, 
Spinach, Turnips, Mustard, Corn Salad and Kale. Dutch 
Bulbs, Hyancinths, Tulips, ete., can be planted towards 
the end of the month. Sow Mann’s Capital City Lawn 
Grass. Nothing adds more to the attractiveness and 
beauty of a home than a nicely-kept, green lawn. Set 
out Strawberry plants. 
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 hay. Land 
will be greatly improved by growing 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 Sand Vetch. Continue to sow 
Barley and Rye, as they are useful for winter grazing 
as well as for grain. 
(earyly sorts), Turnips for Salad, 
October. Kale, Mustard, Spinach and Lettuce. 
Towards the end of the month set out Cabbage and 
Sow Lettuce, early 
Put out Onion Sets. Sow Cabbage 
Lettuce plants to stand out during the winter. Sow 
Lawn Grass seed. Put down Asparagus beds. Fall 
seeding does better than spring seeding. Plant 
Hyacinths, Tulips, ete. Sow Pansy seed in cold frames 
for spring plants. Plant Strawberries. 
For the Farm.—Al1l 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. 
Sow Lettuce and early varieties 
Hovember of Cabbage in cold frames. Set 
S out Cabbage, Lettuce and Straw- 
berry plants. Plant out Asparagus Roots. Lawn Grass 
seed can yet be sown, but the earlier it is put in the 
better. <All kinds of flowering bulbs set out in the fall 
can be put in this month. Potatoes can also be planted 
now to come in the spring, but require to be planted 
deeper than spring-planted seed. Plant hardy Roses 
and set out Fruit Trees and Small Fruits. 
For the Farm.—Wheat, Rye, Barley, Vetches, Timothy 
and Herds Grass seed can yet be sown, but the earlier 
they are put in the better. Sow Canada Field Peas. 
December 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. Early Potatoes can 
be planted in open weather up to Christmas. Canada 
Field Peas can also be sown, but when seeded during 
the winter should be put in deeper than usual. 
Cabbage and Lettuce can be sown 
