4i: 
THE ORCHARD. 
At this time there is very little to be done in the orchard, but a 
repetition of what was recommended in page 388, to which I refer 
you. 
It would be very proper when you observe many of your young 
fruit punctured by insects, and consequently, in a declining state, 
gently to shake the trees and pick and carry away to the pigs such 
as fall to the ground, for the reasons assigned in page 143, &c., 
which see. 
THE VINEYARD. 
During the early part of this month, the vines will be in full 
bloom, which, in the middle states, generally happens about the 
first week thereof, a little earlier or later, according to the sea- 
son; and although the vines may now require some attendance, it 
is dangerous to administer it until the bloom is over, lest the blos- 
soms should be broken off' thereby or otherwise injured; but when 
that period arrives, let the young shoots as they advance be neatly 
and regularly tied up to the stakes, not too close, that they may 
enjoy the full benefit of the sun and air; at the same time displace 
all weakly and unnecessary growths, and any young side shoots 
growing out of the main ones should be nipped off" at their first 
appearance. 
Towards the end of the month, or when the bloom is over and 
the fruit is set, if the weeds have made much progress, they should 
be extirpated by the most convenient means. 
The young vines of one, two, or three years growth, should now 
be carefully tied to the poles placed for their support, and never 
suffered to trail about on the surface of the earth; the ground must 
be kept perfectly free from weeds, as these would rob the plants of 
a great portion of their nourishment, and exhaust the ground to no 
purpose. 
THE NURSERY. 
Weed, Shade, and Water. 
You must observe in this month, as directed in the former, to 
keep the ground between your rows of trees entirely free from 
weeds, for these are very injurious to the plants, and nothing can 
