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of the way before the room is needed for the cab- 
bages. Sow seeds in open ground. 
Carrots.— Sow a few rows for early use in warm, 
rieh soil in drills a foot apart ; put in plenty of 
seed to insure a good start. 
Celery.— Set out plants for early crop. Sow seeds 
in drills eight inches apart. 
Chives. — As soon as the soil is dry fork in a dress- 
ing of fine manure around the plants and remove 
all the old leaves. New beds may be made by 
division of the plants. 
Cucumbers.— Sow a few seeds in pots or bits of 
sod in a hot-bed, so that they can be readily re- 
moved as soon as the weather is warm enough. Do 
not, plant in open ground until next month. 
Egg-Plants* — Sow in hot-bed giving considerable 
beat, and take care not to check growth untimely 
by removing the sashes. 
Garlic. — Set bulbs in rows 13 inches apart, allow- 
ing si>: inches between the plants. 
Horseradish. — Plant out sets in rows, in well- 
manured soil, 34x15 inches. 
Herbs. — A supply of the more common herbs 
Bliould be sown. Sage, thyme, summer savory, 
etc., are in general use for flavoring. Sow in a 
warm place or frame in rows four inches apart. 
/ ks. — Sow seed as early as possible in fine soil 
iu fifteen-inch rows. 
lettuce. — Set out plants from the cold-frame in 
rows a foot apart, and the plants six inches iu the 
rows. There are many vacant spots where a few 
plants may be set. 
Onions. —The sooner the seed is put in after the 
ground is open the betteristhe prospect for a crop. 
In sowing, radish seed is sometimes mixed with it, 
which allows the rows to be seen readily and the 
weeds sooner hoed up between the rows. Plant in 
rows 15 inches apart. Top and potato onions 
should be set at once iu rieh soil. 
Pirslcy. — Sow in hot-bed or open ground, first 
soaking the seed in hot water a short time. 
Parsnips. — Sow at once in very rich deep soil, so 
thst they may get a good start before very warm 
weather. Sow in rows 15 inches apart. 
Has will bear considerable frost, and the sooner 
they are planted the better they will yield. Do not 
plant the dwarfs until the ground is warm and dry. 
Uppers require to be treated the same as recom- 
mended for egg-plants. 
Potatoes that have been cut and started in the 
hot-bed maybe set out at once in rows two to three 
feet apart, and one foot iu the rows. Plant all 
garden sorts early. 
JRadislies. — Sow a few rows every week or ten 
days during this month. Sow thickly in rows one 
foot apart. 
Salsify und Scorzonera. — These two vegetables 
ought not to be neglected, for if once raised we 
think they will always form a part of the gardener's 
crops. Their culture is the same as for carrots. 
Spinach. — Keep down the weeds iu the beds sown 
last fall, and sow seed in rows a foot apart. 
Needs. — Persons raising their own seeds should 
set out the most perfect specimens of beets, par- 
snips, etc., early. 
Tomatoes.— It is yet too early to trust plants in 
Open ground. The earliest should be trans- 
planted to pots or boxes,where they will have more 
room to grow, and so that they can be readily re- 
moved without injuring the roots. 
Turnout.— Sow a few rows for early use, and as 
soon as they are up sprinkle with plaster to pre- 
serve from insects. 
Flower 4jSar«leii and Latvia. 
There will be plenty of work in this department 
on the opening of spring weather. Rubbish, 
broken limbs, and everything which can disfigure 
the appearance of the garden and its surroundings 
should be cleared away. 
town.— Apply a dressing of bone, ashes, or other 
fertilizer. If any patches are thin or bare sow 
seed thickly after loosening the soil with a rake. 
Bulbs which were planted last fall should have 
the covering of hay or leaves taken off, and the 
ground loosened around the plants, which will just 
now show themselves above the ground. 
Ornamental Trees. — Set out such varieties as are 
needed for shade or ornament. Evergreens do best 
if not moved until May. 
Annuals. — Sow seeds of the hardy kinds. 
Herbaceous Perennials. — Move and divide at once 
if not yet attended to, as many of the sorts will 
commence flowering soon. A light, loamy, well 
drained soil is the best for most sorts. 
Bit nnials. — Transplant such plants as Hollyhocks, 
Sweet Williams, etc., from the beds to where they 
arc to Uowcr ; the earlier this is done the better. 
Climbers. — Provide plenty of climbers for orna- 
menting and covering porches, arbors, and ru.- tic- 
work. Clematis, Trumpet-creeper, Honey-suckle, 
Wistarias; Akebia, and the like are very orna- 
mental both iu flower and foliage, and many an 
otherwise bare-looking spot can be easily covered 
by these hardy climbers. 
llcdycs. — Trim and stir the soil around the plants 
as early as possible, and if any new hedges are 
wanted order the plants at once. 
Wind-break* arc very useful, as well as neces- 
sary in a flat country, and trees to serve this 
purpose should be planted wherever n 
Norway Spruce is one of the best evergreens for 
this purpose, as it is of rapid growth. 
Drives and Walks should be laid out and made at 
once, for if left until later there will be too much 
work on hand to do it properly. 
Greemliosisc a it el Window iPlauis. 
Ventilation is the main point to look after now. 
Admit air every warm day, so that those plants 
which are to be set out in the open border may be 
properly hardened off. 
Propagation of the desirable .-oris may still be 
continue 1, and the plants, as soon as rooted, pot- 
ted and placed in shade until established. 
Seeds. — Sow seeds of annuals in greenhouse or 
window boxes. Balsams, Asters, etc., do better if 
started in this way. 
Bisects. — Keep the greenhouse clear of insects 
by smoking, washing, etc. The red spider may be 
destroyed by keeping the house damp. 
Camellias which are growing should have plenty 
of water and a little more heat. 
Azcdcas. — Prune and bring into shape bj r judicious 
tying as soon as the plants have done flowering. 
Bulbs that have completed their growth of leaves 
may be turned out of the pots and stored in a dry, 
cool place. Ixias and other greenhouse bulbs 
should have plenty of water while flowering. 
Tuberoses.— Start bulbs in the greenhouse for 
planting outside, 
Cannas and other tropical tuberous-rooted plants 
do better if started in a little heat and planted 
out-of-doors from the first until the last of May, 
according to locality. 
Plants wintered over in the cellar will need look- 
ing after, and water given occasionally as needed. 
Commercial Matters— Market Prices. 
Tho following condensed, comprehensive tables, care- 
fully prepared specially for flic American Agriculturist, 
from oar daily record daring Ihc year, show at a glance 
the transactions fen- the monlh ending March 18th, 1S74. 
and for the corresponding month last year: 
1. teaxsactioxs at the hew yore: markets. 
Beoeipts. Floor. VThenL Corn line. Rarity nuts. 
at A'etiiv, m'tiiSiT.ono i,9v>,nno 41 i.ono 111, one is'..ooo 486,000 
26d's Ms! ni'th 402,000 3,175,000 1,001,090 61,000 106/00 8M.O00 
Sales. Floor. Wheat. Qorn. line Barley. Oats. 
31 it's tl.is iu'l1i229,000 2,410,000 l.r.17.0110 110,000 829,000 1.104,000 
26il'si(is< in'lir:96,000 2,812,000 1,597,000 131,000 813,000 1,437,000 
ii. Comparison with same period at thin time last year. 
BSOEIPTS. Flour, Wheal. Corn. Sue. Barley. Outs. 
24 days 1S71... 317,000 1,912,000 411,000 141,000 153,000 4S6000 
23 days 1S73... 1,9,000 262,000 878,000 2,100 61,000 tlBli.OCO 
Sales. Flaur. Wheat. Corn. line. L'arlen Oais 
21 days 1S71... 229,000 2,419,000 1,017.000 116.000 829.000 1,104 001) 
88 d»ya 1878... 188,000 569,0,00 1,568,000 91,000 1,(.S6M» 
3. Stock of grain in store at jy«o Yort. 
Wheat. Com. n,/.\ Barlev. Oats. 2lalt. 
■ , ousll. hash. hush. liiiBli. bush, bush. 
Mar. 9, 18,4.. 1,320,813 754,511 20,378 01,416 751,375 22,376 
Feb. 9, 1871.. 1,0711,619 511.800 11,608 40,906 735.992 23,769 
.Tan. 12, 1871.. 1,235,113 1.146.202 1,131 1S0.2IS 511.117 35,482 
Dec. 10.1873. .l..-.53.v.:3 2.tW},544 244.883 570.742 60,805 
No,, s, i-t:;..i, ',>;,-,, ji 3.:oi,99: K'O.osa a::,so4 6:0.100 91,16(1 
Oct. 6, 1871.. 1,2711.801 5,130,537 43.297 613.720 1.451,868 201.727 
Oct. 7, 1872.. 23,142 ".-42,181 39,925 40,025 2,505.006 12,535 
4. Exports from Xeiv Fork, Jan.l to Jturch 12: 
Floor. Wheat. Corn. Jti/e. Hurley. Oatn. Peas. 
bbls. bush, bush. bush, bush. bush. bush. 
1874. ...451,520 5,833,103 2,026,680 190,085 21,993 48,700 
1878.... 325,386 868,737 2,778,029 1,004 6.700 4.977 11.937 
1872.... 165,416 1,1X11,001 2,874,449 135.787 5,717 51,103 
Cold has been lip to 113 and down to 111?*— closing 
March 12th at 115 as D^ainst 112Ji on February 12th 
All things considered, a remarkably active movement for 
the season has been noted in the leading kinds of Pro- 
duce, the receipts and sales of Breadstuff's having been 
in excess of those of the same lime hist year. The busi- 
ness. in Flour, Wheat, Corn, and Rye has been in good 
part for shipment. Under the liberal arrivals prices 
generally yielded, but closed with more steadiness. The 
scant supply of freight room available for prompt use has 
been against, the export trade. The dealings in Barley 
have been less extensive, and at lower figures. The 
offerings of foreign have been large and urgent, partly 
to arrive. Oats have met with a ready sale, mostly for 
local trade purposes, and have held their own well as to 
values The inquiry for the principal kinds of Pro- 
visions has been fairly active, hut at variable prices, 
closing more firmly. Butter and Cheese dearer, and in 
good request. Eggs closed lower, with a very moderate 
demand from consumers Cotton has been quite. 
freely purchased, but closed in favor of buyers Wool 
has been less sought after and rather less firm. The 
better grades of domestic have been in quite moderate 
supply. Manufacturers have been operating reservedly. 
Tobacco, Seeds. Hay, and Straw have attracted 
less attention. Tho offerings of Hay and Straw toward 
tbecloso wcbc on a liberal scale flops have been 
very dull, and generally weal: : thougn strictly prime to 
choice stock was held with a fair share of confidence, 
having been comparatively scarce. 
Current Wholesale prices. 
Feb. 13. March 13 
Price op Colts 112H 113 
FLOUli ll| •; to Extra Stale '.'■ 8 10 S3 OS ( 7 65 
Super to Kxtra Southern, .. C 05 oil CO or,. ...10.-0 
Extra Western 6 50 Mil 00 635 @10 75 
ISxtra Genesee 8 83 810 00 7 75 8 9 60 
Super line Western 5 85 a 6 35 5 65 a 6 25 
Kvk Fl.iit 1: 5 00 ©6 011 4 75 (5 5 75 
<Vm:v-Mi-\t 8 75 (5 4 75 8 50 O 4 50 
i'.i CKWllEATFl.f.UR, i.non n,s. 2 50 @ 3 00 3 00 1.1 3 50 
Wheat— All kinds Of While. 1 CD © 1 95 1 65 @ 1 95 
All kinds 01 lied and Amber. 1 25 © 1 70 1 S5 a 1 75 
Corn— renew .... so @ 86 ss © 91 
Mixed . 77 (SI 89 80 © 92 
White 84 ©90 8S @ 91 
Oats— western 60 © 63y s 02 @ fii' 
Stale. 60 © 6SH 62 © 66 
Kvit 1 I." > 1 10 1 00 @ 1 05 
Barley 170 (To 2 25 1 70 ® 2 10 
Hay— Bale, * 100 OS 100 ©'143 100 © 1 85 
Straw, * 100 lbs 60 @ 95 60 © 95 
Cotton— Middlings. * ».... 16 © 16K 161j@ 16JJ 
Hops— Crop oflSiS. * m 25 @ 45 20 © 45 
Feathers -Live Geese, * lb 65 © 70 65 © 75 
Seed— Clovei}* lb 9)s@ 9J6 9&® 9« 
Timothy, ill bushel.... 3 25 ©3 50 8 15 ©3 30' 
Flax. ii( bushel 2 85 © 2 40 2 CO @ 2 70 
SnoAii— Eefl'gft Grocery* lb 6K® 8% tW® 8« 
Molasskb, Cubn.*gal. ... . S3 ® 35 20- ® 40 
New Orleans, * gal 60 ® 75 60 © 75 
Coffee— P.io(Golrt) 23!{@ 20« 23><@ 20": 
TORACCO. Kenlticjcy, &C..*Ib. 5X© 14- 5).:® 14 
Seed beat, in 5 ® 65 6 ® 65 
Wool— Domestic Fleece, * lb 32 @ 70 82 @ 65 
Domestic, pulled, rub 30 @ 55 80 © 55 
California, clip 20 © S7!4 18 ® 37 
Tallow, "fib 7X® '% "<ii® 1% 
OrL-CAKK— * ton 42 50 048 50 4S 00 ©4100" 
Pork— M ess, V barrel if. 75 @io 00 — ©16 00 
Prime, V barrel ... 12 75 ©13 00 13 50 ©13 75 
Beef— Plain mess 9 50 (51100 10 00 ©1150 
1, Ann, in tics, ft barrels, 9 1>. s v@ 9j$ s%© 9K 
Butter— State, Vn> 28 © 50 82 © 55 
Western, V a 22 © 40 SO ® 42 
Cheese.. . ... . , .. 5 @ 17 5 @ 17); 
Beans—* bnsliel 1 50 ©3 65 150 ©4 00 
PEAS-Canada, free.* bu ... 105 ©125 1 20 © 1 25 
Eqos— Fresh. * dozen .... 28 ® 27 18 ® 22 
Limed "fl dozen 14 ® 18 11 ® 14 
Poultet-FowIs 10 ® 17 10 ® 17 
Turkey s-is lb 9 © 16 8 © 16 
Geese, Woalr 1 50 ® 2 50 1 87 © 2 50 
Durks, *pair 60 © 87 70 © 90 
?| lb 10 ® 18 12 © 17 
Partridges, * pair 70 ® 73 — @ — 
Crouse, trapped, 7? pair 60 © 75 — @ — 
Hares,* pair... 40 @ 55 40 © 50 
Vknison, H>lb 6 © 12K — © - 
Qvail. IHdoz 2 00 ©325 — ® — 
BABiri's, * pair 40 © 50 30 © 45 
Tit.mps *' lib) 60 ® 1 00 50 © 75 
i'aiukiks- * 100 4 00 ©10 00 2 00 (31000 
Onions— * Mil 4 00 ©5 50 4 60 ® 5 50 
Potatoes— * bbl 150 ©3 50 2 25 ©8 25 
Sweet Potatoes— * bbl 4 50 ©6 50 4 60 ©6 75 
Carrots-* Mil 150 ©2 00 150 ©2 00 
Broom-oork.. . 6© 11 6© It 
Apples— * barrel 100 ©4(0 150 ©5 00 
Cranberries-* bbl 8 50 ©1160 1150 ©14 50 
rEAr.s, California, * box 3 00 © 4 00 — © — 
Beets. * bbl 2 00 ©2 25 2 00 ©2 25 
Celery, 9 doz 75 a 1 on 1 00 © 1 50 
GREEN Peas, 151 bushel.. .... 1 60 ® 1 75 1 60 © 1 75 
