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collt^ct all weeds not in seed, and tbroiip-ii th ^ ’ 
of swine, of the liquid manure of the f 
ti.c or o.„c, .„d nmtola 
tbefru^n iagardeuinffor in 
the fru.t orchard, or if the land needs phosphates. 
f to buy straw • 
t^en direct from the thrashing machine, it oftcii 
price ofTi^ V* ”i*°**^ regions it is worth the 
I of three bushels of wheat i)er ton for manure 
mid should not be sold for that of four. 
/><«s«rf C’Wre.-Lay in a stock in advance, it is 
vdL^ f simply .OS manure, (taking the 
•ind^f f 1 ^’''’“''? criterion of v5ue,) 
i h the flesh and fat of the animals, as clear profit 
I»r^.-.\Iow or pull while in bloom or before • if 
l-sible, use as an ingredient of com,>ost heai^ or 
n the pig pen. If seeds have formed, dry the 
weeds, bum them, and use the ashes. ^ 
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Orriiard itii<I \iiisery. 
riUri^ 2 “ planting should be de- 
cld^ by the ocahty. In those places where win- 
P‘“°ting is preferable; but 
here a long, mild autumn succeeds the plantin- 
the trees become well established, and setting them 
at this sc.ason is advantageous. The ground for the 
orchard should be prepared as early as may be, by 
deep plowing and subsoiling. In most cases drain- 
ng also b advisable. Order trees from the nurser- 
before the season of Uking up begins, so as to 
obtain them .as soon ns they are fit for remov.al 
Autumn rruU is to be picked .as it matures. 
This and all other fmlt should be left upon the tree 
until It attains its full development. Peaches must 
bo picked before they soften. Pears should be kept 
n a cool, di 7 cellar, until they show signs of ripen- 
ng. Bartlett pears, kept in a cool place until the 
»apply b nearly exhausted, bring very high prices. 
I\icka(jen should be at hand in suffleient abun¬ 
dance to allow for the uncertainty of returns from 
market For peaches, i>ear3, and even the choicer 
early apples, the ba.sket is.fust giving way to a 
wooden crate, with two compartments that hold a 
h.alf bushel each. The sides of these are made 
with slats which allow of ventilation, while the 
compact firm of the p.ackagc allows it to be pack¬ 
ed to better advantage than the baskets. 
liiidding will continue with the peach, and pear 
ui>on quince stocks. Remove or loosen the ties as 
soon as the buds have formed a union with the 
stock, which b usually in about two weeks In 
cases of failure, re-bud if the bark will lift. 
PrtKrvinq fruit, either by drying or ciinning, is to 
be .attended to as the different sorts ripen. A dry¬ 
ing house of some kind is useful where the quanti¬ 
ty is large. Fruit dried out-of-doors should be 
covered by some open fabric to keep off flics and 
other insects. 
Thmnlogical EthWUiotu, cither those held by 
thcmselvc.s, or in connection with State and County 
fairs, do much to imi»art a knowledge of fmits. 
Visit these; and if you have any fruit, go not only 
as a spectator, but as an exhibitor. If there arc 
any varieties of wliich tlie name is lost, or any of 
doubtful identity, take specimens for comparison, 
and for submitting to other fruit growers. 
/„«;rt,._.Much may be done to diminl.sh the num- 
b. r of these by picking np all fallen fmit and feed¬ 
ing it to swine. 
N'urserv »'Under “Orchard and 
iiKr i \ ' secret of success in small fruit grow- 
iig bin well preparing the soil, selecting goTd 
varieties and in giving thorough cultivation 
dutTin done their whole 
diit> m merely setting out the plants, will find 
their mistake when they come to harvest the crop. 
Blackberries, if properly shortened, will have 
thrown out side shoots, which, when they attaht 
the length of 18 inches, should be pinched early 
this month. This will cause the wood to ripeJ 
and withstand the winter better than when they 
arc allowed to grow on until checked by frost. ^ 
Black-cajM and others, that only propagate from 
the tips of tlie branches, will need to be layered 
See illustrated article on page 292, last month. 
Keep the young canes tied up to 
wires and stakes, and the soil clear of weeds. 
1 ~ early ripening varieties, 
handling carefully so as not to injure the bloom 
Use scissors in g.itheriug, and leave long stems to 
the bunches. 
Ihtrs arc to be gathered as soon as mature and 
ripened in the house. If picked too early,’they 
will shrivel iusteud of ripening. 
Sirawberries.-lf fall planting is practised this is 
the month in which to do it. Plants that were 
struck in pots are removed with little risk. With 
others, unless the roots are taken up with a ball of 
earth, it will be better to remove all the large leaves, 
ns this diminishes the evaporating surface and in¬ 
creases the chances of success. 
Secure these as the fruits ripen. Those 
of stone fruits must not be allowed to get too drv. 
Sec hints on page 293—last montli. 
Weeds must be kcjit down In the nursery if good 
Kitchen Oardcii. 
The gardener is now occupied with the care of 
his late crops, which, under good culture, should 
be growing rapidly. 
It is recommended by some to plant 
in the fall. We have never tried it, but Meehan, 
of the Gardener’s Monthly, says it is advisable. 
One year old plants have their tops cut off and are 
planted in a well manured bed in the usual waj'. 
ifea/M.—Sliell or dry .all the Limas that will not 
be used before frost comes. They are excellent in 
winter. Salt string beans. 
Cabbages and Caxdiflomrs .—Promote their growth 
by frequent stirring of the soil. Use lime if slugs 
arc troublesome, or trap them by means of cabbage 
leaves laid on the ground. From tlie 10th to tbe 
20th sow seeds of early sorts in the open ground 
to get plants for wintering in cold frames. 
iJurccofe, or German greens, sow for “sprouts.” 
Corn. — Save seed from the best, and dry an 
abundance for winter use. 
Cttcnmbers. —Gather, if large enough for pickles. 
CeleT ^.—Keep the plants cultivated and earth 
them up in flat culture about ten days before 
wanted for use. That for winter is left until later. 
Endive. —Blanch as wanted for use either by ty¬ 
ing the leaves together, or laying a piece of board 
or skate over the plant 
Manure. —This is the key to successful garden- 
iind the heaps should be increased from every 
available source. 
Melons ripen better if a board or wisp of straw 
be placed between them and the earth. 
Omioim.—H arvest, if not already done, and cure 
and store as directed last month. 
Itadish. —The Chinese Rose-colored Winter may 
be sown. When not overgrown, it is tender and 
will keep good all winter. 
Bhallois .—A species of onio|^ and much used in 
the green state as a substitute for it. Divisions of 
the bulb arc set 6 inches ajiart, in rows one foot 
distant. It is hardy and comes early in spring. 
'r'’T“"-"A- 
sale in the snrino- •’ ^ ready 
take out the la™ ror / 
ones will grow until frost Lmes.'^^^’ smaller 
ASgiwM/ie,,.—Allow the vines to roof nf fi • • , 
and look out foMute broods of " ° 
fore ...eutiouoj, oo„„„„o ao^^lTiioI:; 
goodMUurc.^"” »»«» and giro Swodoa 
ITmfcr rWy.-Gutbcr os the fruit ripens and 
nsc for s™„ool., or spread In a dll r’ol 
Flower Ciurdcii and Lawn. 
A number of things may be done in preparin<r 
r next year’s enjoyment. Among these one o”f 
the most important is the planting of 
purchased as soon as the 
son '■‘^ccive their stocks, as the best bulbs are 
s2oL ^o^ «P^‘“S-flo'vering ones 
Chrysa,iihemums.~Fot those intended for house 
blooming, and shade them for a few days. See 
that those left in the grounds are properly staked 
BahUas should now be fh their prime. Remove 
faded flowers and keep the stems well tied up. 
Bedding Hants must have cuttings made fora new 
stock. Those that it is worth while to keep over, 
should be potted before cool weather. Seeds of 
Hrenmals, if sown at once, will make plants 
strong enough to winter safely, at least if a slight 
Jirotection be given them. Make preparation for 
Wintering Hants.—A well drained and vermin 
proof pit, covered with sash, will answer for stor¬ 
ing tender roses, carnations, and other half hardy 
things. A light, dry, and not too warm, cellar 
will also serve for the same use. * 
Violets for winter blooming arc to be set in a cold 
frame this month. The soil should be fine and 
rich. The frame should not be covered until frost. 
Gi-ecii anti IIoI-BIouinos. 
Repairs and alterations of the house and heating 
apparatus ought to be finished, and everything 
ready for immediate use. 
Sow Seeds of such annuals as arc desirable for 
house blooming as well as those of cinerarias, 
calceolarias. Primulas, and other florists’ flowers.’ 
Cuttings, to give a stock of young plants, are to 
be made. 
Cape Bulbs must be potted for winter blooming. 
Hants out-of-doors must not be neglected. They 
oftea receive much injury in the heavy gales of 
autumn. 
Hanging Baskets and Fosses should be stocked with 
plants. Use plenty of Ivy for this purpose. 
Cold Grapery. 
M hen the fruit is ripe, keep the atmosphere of 
the house dry, but give ventilation on fine days. 
If rats trouble the fruit, set traps or poison for 
them, and look out for two-legged marauders. 
Apiary for September.—As Mr. Quin- 
by’s notes have failed to reach us this month, we 
simply call the attention of the bee keepers among 
our readers to the necessity of shielding their weak 
colonies from the tendency of bees to rob, which in¬ 
creases as the season advances and pasturage yields 
a less abundant supply of honey. When buckwheat 
is in full flower, bees will busy themselves in stor¬ 
ing honej’, but when this supply fails, they will 
rob other hives, or take honey out of the surplus 
boxes. These should be watched and removed be¬ 
fore they are attacked. The fly-holes of weak col¬ 
onies should be contracted very much, and these 
