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favoured locality. It would not be so difficult to recon- 
cile the various statements made on this subject, if all 
the relative facts were given with the statements. It 
should be borne in mind that circumstances alter cases ; 
what is beneficial at one place, may not be so at an- 
other. Last year was a most trying one for wall trees : 
the 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st of AprU, we had 
hcavj- snow-storms, with hoar-ti-ost. The shoots of 
Peacli and Nectarine trees, w^hich were at that time 
from an inch to two inches long, were completely de- 
stroyed. Apricots, which were as lai'ge as beans, were 
fi'ozen through, and tiu'ued blacli:. The consequence 
was, many of the ti'oes died, and those that were left, 
now show the e'\Hs of uni-ipened wood, the sap enuling 
from every part of the young shoots. Now, had those 
trees been protected, although the fruit might have suf- 
fered, the trees themselves would not have been so much 
injured as to cause their loss. As much, or more, mis- 
chief is done by the sun, after a frost, than by the frost 
itself. If for this pui'pose only, protection would be 
beneficial. The above observations may, perhaps, en- 
gage attention, as to the utility of protecting wall-trees, 
in a greater degree than a mere recommendation to 
do it. 
Peach, Nectarine, and Ajiricot. — In some favourable 
and early situations, it may be necessary to commence 
disbudding at the latter end of the month, but generally 
very little is required before the following month. 
Raspberry. — Take an early opportunity to break 
doivu aud level the rough clods about the stools, before 
the suckers commence growing. The whole of the 
shoots of the douhle-hearing should now he cut do^Ti to 
within a few inches of the ground. This is a most 
valuable variety for autimin use. 
Strawbernj. — Loosen the sm'face soil between the 
plants, so that they may receive the full benefit of the 
sun and wann showers. The common hoe is a very 
improper tool for this pui-pose. A piece of iron rod, 
tlu-ee-eighths of an inch in diameter, made in the form, 
of a sickle, v\dth a chisel end, the turn being about ten 
inches, and fixed to a long handle, will be foimd a most 
elftctive and useful implement for the pm'pose of 
loosening the soil. 
Orchard. — Head down newly planted young fruit- 
trees : stake securely, and nudch with litter all those 
recently planted. In some soils and situations, if the 
weather should prove very diy, it may be necessary to 
water them. Tie espalier ti'ees. Strew a little fi"esh 
slacked lime round about the stems of Gooseberry trees, 
and rake it in. This will be a means of preserving the 
trees from the ravages of the caterpillar. 
The destruction of TTasps should be most particu- 
larly persevered in, at this season, by the fruit-grower. 
Every w^asp now destroyed would, a few months hence, 
he the parent of thoujiands. H. C. 0. 
KITCHE]Nr GARDEN, AND VEGETABLE 
FORCING. 
The main crop of Broccoli should be so'mi the beginning 
of the month, in a situation free from the shade of trees, 
but sheltered fi-om sweeping "Nvinds. The seed should 
be soAvn broadcast, on four-foot beds, in light, rich soil. 
Nets, fi.-ced to frames, should be placed over the beds, to 
protect from birds. As soon as tiic plauts are lip, and 
the seed-leaves fuUy exijanded, the nets should be 
removed, and a good di-essing of slaked lime strewn 
over the w-hole of the beds. This will be an effectual 
preventive against the fly. Stir the sm-face of the soil 
with a pointed stick, and thin the plants with the same. 
"When the plants are large enough to handle, transplant 
as many as will be required, into beds of the same 
description, three or four inches apart, in rows, so that 
the Dutch hoe may be frequently woiked amongst them, 
until they require a second removal. The following 
are first-rate kinds: — Snow's Superb TVinter "White, 
Elsdon's ditto. Chappie's Cream, Hammond's Cape, 
Green, and Purple ditto, Wilcove, "Walcheren, and 
Miller's Dwarf. Sow and treat in the same manner 
Brussels' Sprouts, Savoys, Borecole, Suecessioual Cab- 
bages, and Cauliflowers. Transplant those that have 
been previously sown. Draw the earth about the stems 
of early crops, and never allow the sm-face of the soil 
to become set. Remove the hand-lights fi-om off Caxdi- 
flower plants, about the middle of the month, if the 
weather be favourable. Plant general crops of Potatoes, 
if possible, on light loamy soil, moderately enriched 
with good stable manure. For all late kinds the rows 
should be two feet and a-half apart, and the sets nine 
inches in the rows. Dutch hoe and earth up the early 
kinds, as soon as they require it. Full crops of Carrots 
should be got in as soon as possible. Secure a light 
sandy piece of groxmd, that has been trenched down 
to the subsoU dming w'inter, and fork in, just previous 
to sowing, a slight di'cssing of thoroughly decomposed 
dimg. If the soil is in good condition, leaf-mould 
woxdd answer the pm^pose better ; for if there he much 
manm'e near the surface, it will cause the crop to 
become forked. Sow in driEs, a foot apiart, and thin 
with the di'aw hoe, leaving patches from nine inches 
to a foot apart, as soon as the rows are perceptible. 
These patches may be singled when the plants get 
established. The seed of Carrots should be put m 
rather thickly, as they are subject to the attacks of 
insects, and covered securely ; for if at all exposed, the 
winds will caiTy it away, the seed being of a flimsy 
description. Watch for slugs, and in case of attack 
apply the rmder-mentioned remedy. Sow and treat in 
the same way Blood Red Beet, "ftTiite Beet, Salsafy, 
Scorzouera, and Skin-etj also, full crops of Parsnip, 
if not done last month. Sow two or three times in 
the mouth, Stone, Dwarf Red Stone, which is an ex- 
cellent variety. Snowball, or Nonsuch Tmnips. Should 
vacancies have ocemTcd in the drills of the Onion 
crops, transplanting must be resorted to. Hoe and 
keep them thoroughly clear from weeds. They may 
be thinned with a three-inch draw hoe, with economy 
of labour, and benefit to the plants. Transplant autumn 
crops into driUs nine inches apai-t, and five or six inches 
in the rows, on deep, rich soil. 
French Beans. — Sow^ on a sheltered border Mohawk 
of six weeks, the first of the month, and Newington 
Wonder, or Wilmot's Forcing, in an open quarter, 
towards the latter end. Plant Scarlet Rumicrs in rows, 
five feet apart, aud three inches in the rows. Put in 
successional crops of New Royal Cluster, Long-pod, 
Broad, or Windsor Beans. Make a liberal sowing of 
Peas twice in the month of Scimetar, Thm-stou's Re- 
liance, ICnight's Dwarf Green Marrow, Hair's Dwarf 
Green Mammoth, linight's Marrow, aud Flack's Victory. 
Earth up and stake early crops. Instead of sowing the 
present and later crops in the common way, prepare 
trenches as for Celery, fill them to within five or six 
inches of the surface of the ground with good, rich, 
manm-e, slightly cover it with soil, and sow the Peas. 
The benefit to be derived from this plan will be such a 
vigorous growth as will completely set at defiance the 
attacks of mildew. 
Blanch Scakale by covering the crowns with Sea- 
kale pots or inverted flower-pots. "\A'Tiere these are not 
at hand, place ovjr the beds a sufficient thickness of old 
tan, sawdust, or cinder ashes. Make new plantations, if 
required, upon well prepared ground. Whether the 
soil be light or strong, it is indispensable, for the pro- 
duction of good crowns, that it be rich, and thi-ee or 
four feet in depth. Light soil is most suitable to this 
vegetable ; but if a tenacious one becomes a matter of 
necessity, it may be much improved hy intermixing, 
dm-ing the treucliing of it, a quantity of clear, shai-p 
sand, and forming beds six feet wide, with 8-inch aBeys 
cleared out to the subsoil ; this will have the double 
