DA^flELi EEE, M. D., and D. REDMO. ID, Ed»l02-«. 
WIIiEIAM S. JONES, Publisher. 
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WORK FOR THE MONTH — NOVEMBER. 
THE PLANTATION. 
Cotton. — The picking, ginning and baling of the crop 
should be entirely finished by the middle of this month, 
in order that the planter, his negroes and animals, may 
have a little respite and “breathing space” before the la- 
bors of the the next crop come on. There is no branch 
of agriculture that requires so much unremitting and con- 
tinuous hard work as the making of a good Cotton crop, 
and the wise and humane planter should avail himself of 
all the leisure he can obtain, between crops, for relaxa- 
tion, and the carrying on of various necessary plantaton 
improvements, too often entirely neglected. So long as 
Cotton is cultivated to the almost total exclusion of every 
thing else, we cannot hope for any high degree of rural 
improvement in the South ; but surely, with the advant- 
ages of climate and labor which we possess, we can all 
do much more than we have yet done to improve our lands 
and beautify our homes. Let us at least, make the effort ; 
and do everything that is possible for the advancement of 
our most favored region. 
In the preparation of Cotton for market, it will be well 
to heed our previous suggestions in regard to careful gin- 
ning and handling; as the price will depend as much 
upon this as upon the natural quality, or length and fine- 
ness of the staple. 
Siceet Potatoes. — Cut oflf the vines as soon as the frost 
nips them severely ; then dig, and carefully bank or house 
as soon as possible. 
Sviall Grain, such as Barley, Rye, Black Winter and 
Egyptian Oats, Wheat, broadcast for a field crop, and 
Wheat in the drill, for winter and early spring “soiling” 
or feeding green— all these must now be sown as soon 
as possible. Hardy Winter Grasses, such as Clover, 
Lucerne, “ Stanford’s Wild,” the Tall Oat Grass, 
Guinea Grass, (so called,) &c., &c., must, also, be put in 
the ground at once. Manure heavily, plow very deep, 
pulverize finely, and roll in your seed with a heavy 
roller, if you wish to be remunerated f t your time and 
labor. 
Hedges of the Osage Orange, Ila'iiey Loc.vst, Spanish 
Bayonet, White Macartney and Cherokee Rose, Fortune's 
Yellow Rose, Pomegranate, Jvjube Tree, Japan Quince, 
^^Mock Orange," Pyracaniha, American Holly, Cedar, 
Arbor Vitce, Enonymus Japonica, Privet, &c., &c,, for 
defence and ornament, should be set out the present 
month and during tha winter. They add greatly to the 
beauty and value of the homestead, and the Osage Orange, 
Honey Locust, &c., form the surest protection to our gar- 
dens, orchards and pleasure grounds. 
THE ORCHARD, GARDEN AND NURSERY. 
Fruit Trees, oia\\ the choicest varieties of Southern 
growth, should be planted now, as soon as the ground is 
well moistened by the early fall rains. If you delay unti^ 
spring, you will be too much hurried with other work to 
give this important matter the proper attention, and it 
may not be done at all. Prepare the soil for Vineyards, 
and plant your Grapes ; 7ww is the best time to set them 
out. Remember I that all trees (except some Ever- 
greens of the fir tribe) succeed best in the South, when 
planted in fall or early winter — that by planting now, you 
gain a year in the bearing of your Fruit trees, and that, 
if you will take the proper pains at first, there is little to 
do afterwards— plant more trees, they “will grow while 
you’re sleeping!” 
Full directions for the transplanting and management 
of Fruit and Ornamental Trees were given last month, 
and may be found in the Nursery Catalogues of Fuit and 
Ornamental Trees for the South. 
Sow Cabbages, Turnips, Parsnips, Lettuce, Carrots, 
Radishes, &c., &c. If you sowed Cabbage seed last 
month, and now have plants with four or five leaves, lift 
them carefully and plant them out 2 inches apart on a 
bed, which you can cover over during severe firost. They 
will be the earliest and best for setting out early in the 
spring. Haul plenty of manure on your garden, have it 
well spaded, burying under all enriching animal or veget- 
able matter. Transplant Brocoli, Cabbages, Celery, Col- 
lards," &c. Dress and manure your Asparagus beds, not 
forgetting to give them a liberal top-dressing of salt before 
spring— dig the manure in with a fork, which will do less 
