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AMERICAN AGrRIC Ui,T C R I ST. 
Artichokes— Plant fl., if not already done. Clean former 
plantings m. 1 . 
Asparagus—Old beds are doubtless uncovered and 
forked over. New beds may be made and seed sown If. 
Cutting will commence m. or even earlier in favorable 
localities. 
Balm—Plant ff. 
Basil—Plant out ff. Seed may also be sown ff. if omit¬ 
ted last month. 
Beans—Read article on starting Limas. Set poles for 
runners at the time of planting. 
Beets—Sow ff. for early, and 11. for winter use. Rad¬ 
ish seed may be mixed with beet seed or in intermediate 
drills. The former will be large enough to pull before 
injuring the latter. Weed and thin those sowed last 
month. 
Blackberries—Plant New-Rochelle (Lawton), ff. If 
already in so much the better. We planted April 14. 
Borage—Sow ff. 
Borecole—Sow ff. Plant out and hoe m. 
Broccoli—Sow ff. Plant and prick outm. 
Burnet—Sow and plant for salad f. m. 
Cabbages—Sow ff. if not done last month. Plant out 
ff. for early, and 11. for late. Hoe young plants often. 
Capsicum—Plant ff. m. 
Cardoon and Caraway—Sow ff. m. 
Carrots—Sow ff. on deeply ploviAB soil. They .may be 
sown in. but the earlier the better. Hoe amfthin m. 1. 
Cauliflower—Sow f. for Autumn and Winter use. 
Plant out ff. and remove hand glasses from those planted 
last month. 
Celery—Sow ff. Plant out for early f. to m. watering 
freely. 
Chives—Plant ff. 
Cold Frames—Finish planting from these ff 
Coriander—Sow f. m. 
Corn—Plant sweet varieties ff. m. 1 . for succession. 
Cress—Sow ff. 
Cucumbers—Plant ff m. Transplant at the-same time 
from hot-beds. Guard against %ie striped bug by using 
boxes covered with millinet. Tobacco dust or snuff, soot 
and guano, dusted over the young plants are partial pre¬ 
ventives ot the ravages of these insects See article. 
Currants—Plant ff if delayed till this time. Cuttings 
may be put in if they have been kept from growing. See 
article. 
Dill—Sow ff. 
Economise grounds by planting the small early veget¬ 
ables, such as radishes, spinach, lettuce, cress, &c., be¬ 
tween crops which afterwards cover the ground. Rad¬ 
ishes may be sown among beets, in the hills of vines, or 
potatoes, or any of the above may be sown contiguous to 
cucumbers or squashes which will cover the ground after 
the early crops are removed. Late corn, turnips and 
cabbages may also be planted between the rows of early 
potaloes. 
Egg Plants—Set out f. mm. Sow seed ff. although it 
is better to obtain plants if you have not produced them 
in a hot bed. 
Garlic—Plant ff. 
Grapes—Read article on. Omit pruning this month save 
rubbing off superfluous shoots. Fasten to trellises or 
stakes at once if left till now. 
Hot Beds—Plant from ff. m., airing each day until all 
the plants are removed. 
Leeks—So w ff. 
Lettuce—Sow and plant out ff, m. 1. for succession. 
See that worthless kinds are not sown. 
Marjoram may still be sown if not done in April. 
Melons—Plant and remove from hot bedf. m. Protect 
from bugs as recommended for cucumbers. Plant away 
from other vines if seed is wanted. 
Mushroom Beds—Make ff. 
Mustard and Nasturtiums—Sow ff m. 
Okra—Sow ff m. Weed earlv sowings m. 11. 
Parsley—Sow and plant ff. Read April No., page 74. 
Parsneps—Sow ff on deeply trenched soil. Seepage 
86 last month. Also article in this number. 
Peas—Sow ff. m. 1. for succession. Hoe and stick 
early sowings f. m. 
Potatoes—Plant ff. 
Radishes—Sow f. m. 1. 
Raspberries—These were probably planted last month 
and buried canes lifted. If not, there should be no delay 
now. Stake plants as soon as set or uncovered. 
Rhubarb—Set roots and fork in manure around, ff. if 
not done already. 
Sage and Savory—Sow ff. 
Salsify or Vegetable Oyster—Sow ff. Hoe and thin out, 
m. 1. This is the best vegetable we raise. Ever since the 
ground opened we have been able to dig fine roots and 
prepare a dish superior to anything else in the vegetable 
line at this season. It is grown just as easily, and in the 
same manner as carrots. Get a paper of seed and try it. 
At the proper season we will give a mode of cooking it 
that will make a dish better than live oysters—for us. 
Seeds—Set out the various winter vegetables such as 
turnips, cabbages, beets, onions, parsneps, carrots, salsify. 
&c., to provide a supply of pure seeds for next year’s 
planting. Keep those of the same species widely apart, 
to prevent hybridizing. 
Spinach—Sow ff. m. 1. Thin out, leaving a few for seed. 
Strawberries may yet be planted ff. Weed old beds. 
Tomatoes—Sow ff. and plant out for early at same time, 
and others during the month for late ripening. 
Turnips—Sow early varieties ff. A few ruta bagas or 
Swedes may be sown f. m. 1. but the main crop should 
not be put in during this month. 
Weeds—Keep down in the early part of the season if 
you wish light work during the Summer, and heavy re¬ 
turns at harvest. 
FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN. 
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Especial attention will be required here, during this 
month. Grounds that were not manured and trenched, 
or deeply spaded last month will need this operation at 
once. Seeds of most varieties of annuals and biennials 
should be sown by the middle of the month. Many 
plants may now be brought from the parlors, from the 
Green and Hot-houses and from cold frames and pits. 
Transplanting also, of trees, shrubs and herbaceous 
plants requires to be done in the early part of the month. 
Annuals—Remove from hot-beds and houses to open 
borders f. m. Sow seeds ff. 
Asters—Sow ff. m. 
Awnings—Continue to use in midday as shelter for 
Hyacinths and other choice bulbs now in bloorn. The 
flowering season may be prolonged some weeks by so 
tilling. See remark%upon “ bulbs.” 
Balsams—Sow and plant ff. m. 
Biennials—Sow’ and transplant ff. 
Borders—Prepare and sow or plant ff in. putting the 
taller growing varieties in the background. 
Box Edging—Plant and putin slips ff.m. the soonerthe 
better. 
Bulbs—Beds of these made last fall in accordance with 
the directions then given will now make a splended 
show and they are not deficient jn “perfumery” espe¬ 
cially when “ kissed by the morning dew.” A few of 
the more early, such as the crocus and snow-drop, have 
passed away, but the sw'eet scented Hyacinth, unassum¬ 
ing Iris, gaudy Tulip and majestic Crown Imperial are 
now in their glory, and that they may long continue thus, 
shield them from the hot sun by an awning of canvas or 
muslin secured to stakes three feet above the surface of 
the beds. This covering should be removed at night and 
during cloudy weather. Plant autumn blooming varie¬ 
ties, and from hand glasses ff. 
Carnations—Plant out and sow seed ff. Remove side 
buds and support flower stalks by tying to neat stakes. 
Shade from midday sun to prolong their blooms. 
Cinerarias—Plant in borders mm. 1. 
Dahlias—Plant from Green-house and boxes f. in. If 
roots have not been started, put them in boxes of earth ff. 
keeping in warm situations. 
Dianthus aud Delphinium—Sow and plant ff. in. 
Dielytra Spectabilis—Plant ff. m. This is one of the 
most beautiful of new hardy flowering shrubs and is 
worthy of general introduction. 
Evergreens—Plant trees and shrubs at any time during 
the month. The middle of May is perhaps the best time 
Keep the roots from the sun while moving, and if earth 
adheres to them, so much the better. See article. 
Fuchsias—Bring from the houses, to open borders m. 1. 
Keep them well staked. 
Geraniums—Plant on borders and in masses m. 1. 
Grass Edgings—Shear m. 11. and keep edges pared 
smooth. 
Gravel Walks—Renew or give extra coating to old 
ones. Keep clear from weeds using the scuffle hoe 
which will not displace the gravel. 
Hibiscus—Sow ff m. 
Hoe frequently, especially among tender annuals in the 
first stages of their growth. 
Honeysuckles—Plant and regulate upon trellises ff. 
Lawn—So w bone saw ings or fine dust, guano, &c. Keep 
clean and well rolled. 
Lilies—Plant White, Tiger, Japan, <fcc., ff. if not al¬ 
ready done. 
Lupines—Sow ff. m. 1. 
Mignonette—Sow ff. m. 1. 
Mulch—Continue around newly planted trees espe¬ 
cially evergreens. 
Ornamental Trees and Shrubs—Plant ff. m. if not com¬ 
pleted in April. 
Perennials—Sow, put in slips and transplant ff. 
Petunias—Sow and plant f. mm. 
Phloxes—Sow and plant ff. m. 
Polyanthus—Part ifnot done last month. 
Portulaccas—Sow ff. m. 
Rocket—Sow and part roots ff. m. 
Roses—Plant and train ff. Bud 11. 
Stakes—Provide a good supply for use as needed. 
Tulips, Hyacinths and Crown Imperials—See bulbs. 
Turf—Lay for edging, and on bare spots ff, if neglected 
till now. 
Veibenas—Plant ff in. on borders or in masses. 
Water—Give in dry weather to plants newly removed. 
Do it thoroughly when necessary without repeating it too 
often. 
Zinnia—Sow ff. m. 
GREEN AND HOT HOUSE. 
As fire heat is now partially suspended, and the plants 
more or less changed from one house to the other, we 
put the operations of the two houses together. Especial 
care should now be taken to admit 
Air freely every mild day, avoiding a chilly atmos¬ 
phere on tender plants. Fogs are also to be excluded. 
Abutilon—Carry to borders m. 1. 
Bulbs—Plant out those done blooming in pots and hand 
glasses. 
Cactuses—Examine for insects and syringe freely. 
Callas—Continue to water freely while in bud and 
flower. 
Camellias—Syringe freely, during the evening placing 
in airy situations. 
Cinerarias—Water freely giving liquid manure. 
Cuttings of woody shrubs and plants may still be put in. 
Dahlias—Plant out those started in houses m. 11. 
Earth in Pots—Stir and remove moss from them f. m. 1. 
Figs—Water and remove laterals, ff. m. 
Fumigations—Give in houses affected with insects. 
Hardy Plants and shrubs—Carry to flower borders m.J. 
It is better to turn most of them carefully from the pots or 
tubs. Do not expose tender plants too early by removing 
from the high temperature of a hot-house to the open 
giound. BeUer harden off in green house or cold 
graperies. 
Inarching—Perform on free growing woody plants, es- 
ptcially oranges and lemons. Bind the parts firmly to¬ 
gether with bass matting. 
Insects—Watch the approach of as warm weather 
comes on. Destroy with tobacco fumes, syringe, sul- 
phor, &c. A few destroyed now may crush colonies in 
embryo. See mixture recommended here last month. 
Layering—Continue ff. m. 
Leaves—Clean before taking to open grounds. 
Oranges, Lemons and Myrtles—Plant out in summer 
situations m. 1. 
Potted Plants—Shift to larger size as is necessary ff. m. 
Pruning—Omit mostly this month. 
Water—Give frequently to strong growing plants. 
Avoid its use upon vines perfecting their fruit. 
THE APAIRY. 
[Mr. M. Quinbv, of St. Johnsville, N. Y., (Author oi 
Mysteries of Bee-Keeping Explained), send us the fol¬ 
lowing Notes lor the Month. By the way, in a private 
note, he mentions the fact that he has managed over 
500 swarms in three lots, and lost but two stocks the past 
winter !— Ed.] 
A little timely care during this month, (May,) in 
destroying the moth-worms, may save the Bee-keeper 
much loss and vexation before the end of summer. Several 
generations of them are produced in the course of one sea¬ 
son. One destroyed now, is as beneficial as hundreds ifnot 
thousands in Autumn. The perfect moth, is not often 
found at this season, but her offspring, the worms may 
be. They, or the eggs from which they are hatched, have 
been saved from freezing to death by the warmth of the 
bees in the hive. Most of them will have obtained their 
growth among the combs, and been compelled by the bees 
to leave for safe quarters to spin their cocoons. Most of 
them will get on the bottom board during the night, and 
become chilled, where they may be found in the morning. 
To brush them out and mash their heads, will take but a 
few moments. There will be some under nearly every 
stock—even the best—but there is no cause for alarm un¬ 
less the colony is extremely small. This is not the 
season of greatest mischief. July and August, is the 
time for extensive operations. When the bees become 
numerous, the hive may be raised half an inch. Now 
put under it, narrow shingles or elders split in halves 
with the pith removed, these will afford a sale retreat 
from the bees where they will spin their cocoons. These 
should be taken out once a week at least, and the worms 
destroyed, before the moth is matured. 
Good stocks, in many sections, will begin to throw ofl 
swarms the last of this month. If a supply of empty 
hives are not already on hand to receive them, they should 
be at once provided. To wait until a swarm issues, and 
then have to prepare a hive, is bad economy. Bees will 
tolerate but little neglect just at this time—a good clean 
hive immediately offered, is accepted thankfully in 
ninety-nine times in a hundred, whereas an hour’s delay, 
might put them so much out of sorts, that they would be 
satisfied with nothing. I risk but little in predicting that 
any Bee-keeper, who depends on making or preparing his 
hives as needed, will not have to do it many years 
Negligence here, argues negligence in other points. If 
he succeeds it must indeed be “ luck." 
