Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-04-01

STE1 GARDEH.-A good garden is an essential part
Of the comfort of every family and If small piece
Of ground is seGapart tor the cultivation of the nes
csssary veg, tables it will be found to pay tcn.fold
more than any portion OF the farm. In towns and
villages where q spot can be obtained tits highly
valued. The relaxation it affords for few minutes
in the day to the business of professional men, the
exercise after the and labor of the day are
the luxury of plentiful supply Of vegetables
fresh from the ground-and the fruit of his own
labor, arc all considerations of no little consequence,
and the cultivation Of the SOIL even in a small way,
is an improvement to the body well as to the
mind.
Of the first Importance is the richness of the SELL
for we can never expect to succet if we stinting
in the in application Of manureS. The spot may be
beautiful can be selected but unless il is ma
nured literally, there will be nothing inviting or
good in it, and very little profit can be derived
The manure should be Of the best quality, and in
applying, it should be thoroughly mixed with the
soil, and with deep trenchng and good cultivation
there will not be much Cause of complaint of the
summer droughts. Guano and poulrette if judi
consy applied, will be found peculiarly we'll fitted
for the garden. II stable manure is used it should
be spread evenly the surface, and then the
ground should be deeply poughcd spadcd. and
completely puvcriZed. No matter what you intend
to plant this is essential point. 1t to give
free circulation of air about the roots, and they
Gun extend with ease into the loose, prepared soil
If the season should be dry, it WILL in great
ure, prevent the effects of d,outh, by allowing the
moisture from below to ascend for the support "f the
plants II the soil is not naturally deep, should
be spadcd and thoroughly rcnchr,l to the depth Of
eighteen inches and made very rich with manure
which process will soon produce soil of sufficient
depth. We advise the of the spade in all cases
even when poughins might b. done answer the
purpose. 1t divides the earth more perfectly, and
mixes the earth more thoroughly, leaving the soil
at the same time MI re porous and perlmeable The
extra labor will be more than repaid by increasing
the prolucts When the soil is materially clay, it
will be largely benefited by the application of sand
in sufficient quantity, which should bc put before
the ground is Spatcd. 1t will not only benefit the
crop but make the soil more loose and easier cul-
tivate. Ii sand pre'ioninatcS, make the soil good
aud rctentivc OF moisture by the addition OF clay.
Heavy soils will be improved 10y having the manure
mixed " it'll twice its bulk of peat swamp EARTH
good vegetable mould. This would be better to be
put few months before it is U.S. d. The guam
tity of mature Wi" be increased, and the sol made
light and warm. In the application of sand TO stiff
s"l> ii will be found that load If Coarse sand is
worth more than two of fine Hlack>ni:hs cinierS
pounded hur, SweepingS from tie shop, with coal
dust and charcoal will all be found valuable appli-
cations to such soils Liable to poach bake,
and the sam. time be valuable as frI tiZers The
SUPER phosphate OF lime from lite experience
with it, inclined to think can he applied with
more safety and benefit generally during the grow.
ing season, than any other fertilizer. Ne need not
Impress upon YOU the necessity of a hountitul sup
ply of the ordinary culinary vegetables, this is
apparent to all. When the garden is made Sutli-
cienly rich and receives proper and regular attcn-
ton with in selecting the very best seeds there
VIII always be an abundant supply.