MONTHLY CALENDAR. 
Lettuce, Radishes, Spinach, &c., will be excellent for lato 
Beets and Carrots. Hoe and thin out all standing crops, 
and clean vacant ground, to prevent weeds from running to 
seed. If the ground be dry, frequent hoeing will be bene- 
ficial. Use means to destroy insects ; read pages 18 to 21 
for information on this subject. Plant Kidney Beans, 41 and 
42 ; Beet seed, 44. If the seedling plants of Broccoli, Cau- 
liflower, Cabbage, &c., failed last month, sow again early 
this month. Water the beds frequently, and sow tobacco 
dust, soot, ashes, &c., or use the liquid recommended, page 
19. Transplant Cabbage, Celery, &c., for summer use ; 
transplant Cardoons, 58 ; sow Carrot seed in drills, 59 ; plant 
Cucumber seed in hills, 65 ; sow Endive, 68 ; plant Indian 
Corn, 70 ; transplant Leeks, 71 ; Okra seed may be planted 
early in this month, 77 ; plant Peas, if dry weather, soak 
them five or six hours in water, 83 ; plant Potatoes, 85 ; 
Potatoes, Sweet, 86 ; Pumpkin seed, 87 ; sow summer Radish 
seed, 89 ; plant Squash, 100. 
As the herbs come into flower, they should be cut on a 
dry day, and spread in a shady place to dry for winter use, 
108. Conduct Hop vines to the poles, and when they have 
reached the top, nip off the tops to strengthen the stems, 140. 
Hoe between the Artichokes, and in order to have the 
main top fruit attain its full size, detach the small suckers, 
or lateral heads. [See page 34.] 
Early Cauliflowers, which will now be progressing toward 
maturity, must be watered in dry weather ; and as the heads 
begin to exhibit themselves, break down some of the large 
leaves over them to protect them from the rays of the sun, 
and from rain, 52. 
Keep Asparagus clear of w r eeds, and also Onions ; and 
give those beds that are to stand for ripening, a final thin- 
ning, as suggested in page 78. 
