DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF BOUTEBEK AGRICULTUHE^ - 
VOL. XV. 
AUGUSTA, GA., APRIL, 1857. 
NO. 4. 
WILLIA3I S. JONES, Publisher. 
DAMEE EEE, M.D., and D. KEOdlOND, Editors, 
See Terms on Last Page. 
^lautatinE 6cnEnm^ anii Histtiluttil- 
WORK FOR THE 310NTH— (APRIL.) 
THE PLANTATION, 
Corn. — After a premature spring, in February, we have 
been visited by a second winter, whieh has retarded all 
operations on the Plantation, and few persons in this re- 
gion have even commenced planting Corn up to the pre- 
sent date (3Iarch 18). It is absolutely necessary,, there- 
fore, that the utmost energy be called into requisition and 
that not a moment be lost, whenever the ground is in pro- 
per condition. Manure heavily and plow deep—u^Q the 
best and heaviest seed you can obtain, and let your aftei- 
oulture be of the most thorough character, working often 
and shallow, so as to break no roots. More suggestions on 
this subject hereafter. 
Cotton.— Having properly started your corn crop, push 
forward the planting of Cotton, without delay. It is very 
important to get an early stand, and much may be effected 
in this way by throwing up the beds light and dry. See 
the various hints and suggestions of our experienced coi- 
respondents, in previous volumes and numbers. See also 
the new ^-Cotton Planter's Manual," of our friend Col. 
Turxer. It may be had from Geo. A. 0.\tes & Bro., of 
this city, or from C. M. Saxton & Co., of New York, at 
51, postage pre-paid. 
S'^c■ce^ Patoitoes.— Plant your main crop of ‘‘sets’’ and 
“draws” this month. Try the level system heretofore des- 
cribed in our journal. Reason and experience both teach its 
superiority. But, if you plant in hills or ridges, plow the 
soil very deep and throw them up broad and flat on the sum- 
mit so that they may catch and retain as much moisture 
as possible. Potato “draws,” or any similar plants may 
be safely set out even in dry weather, by dipping the 
roots in a thick batter of black woods-mould, or surface 
soil and water, as heretofore described. 
Irish Potatoes, already planted, must be put la 
immediately, or it will be too late for a summer crop. 
They should be dropped 10 inches apart in 3 feet drills, 
and covered with a thick layer of partially decomposed 
pine-straw or leaves. 
Chinese tSugar Ca.vr^ox syrup, and to supply an abun- 
dance of seed for future use, should be planted as 
soon as the weather becomes settled and warm — a little 
after Corn planting time. 
The Chinese Prolific Pea is also worthy of a fair tiiai, 
as it comes to us very highly recommended by highly re- 
spectable and f/towitorestorZ men. We shall plant at least 
50 acres of it the present season, if we can reserve seed 
enough for that purpose. 
Common Corn and Chinese Sugar Cane, for cutting 
green and for winter forage, should also be sown plenti- 
fully during the present and the next month. Sow, also- 
Egyptian Millet, but do not let it come near the Chinese 
Sugar Cane, or you v/ill ruin the latter as a sugar plant. 
Early crops of Coiv Peas may also be sown. For fodder^ 
we prefer the drill ; but if intended to turn under for ma- 
nure, SOW’ the Peas broadcast. 
THE KITCHEN GARDEN. 
Attend to all work not performed last month, without de- 
lay. Set out all Cabbage plants, you may have, and sow- 
more Cabbage seed to head in the summer : Plat Dutch is- 
the best. Thin out Turnip, as soon as they have four 
leaves, and sow m.ore Turnip seed; Early V, nite Dutch 
and Red Topped Dutch are the best for spring use. Also 
sow White Norfolk Turnip, it will grow larger than ths 
former and succeed them. If you have not already sow^n 
Onion seed (black), do it at once; they will come into 
use in the latter part of the summer, when all that w’ere 
raised from setts or buttons are gone. If you did sov/ 
Black Onion seed last fall, it can now be transplanted* 
Sov/ Carrots, Beets, (“Extra Early” is the flnest) Pars- 
nips, Salsify, Lettuce, Radishes, Thyme, Parsley, and 
Rape (for early greens.) The White Belgian Carrot 
stands our hot summers best. Also sow Mangel H artzely 
it will be found very good for late use, w hen the other 
beets are gone. Plant all in rows 15 inches apart. Sow, 
also, a little spot with Celery and protect them from the 
sun. When Cherry trees are in bloom plant Snap Beans; 
Early Valentine is an excellent variety, and we are in- 
clined to recommend it in preference to all others. When 
Apple trees are in flower, plant Squashes (Scallop Squash 
is the best) in hills 3 feet apart ; also, Cucumbers and 
Muskmelons G feet apart; the Sutmeg and Citron Md/ms 
