Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-04-02
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AgrieuItnral Hints for April.

EHE PLANTATION
The general prevalence Of heavy rains during the
past winter has dOub less retarded the prepsrHonof
land for corn and cotton and it may not therefore,
be too late 10 urge upon our readers the great ne
oessity Of brcsking up their lands very deep, g
preparation for The long drsughfs which ere aimos
certain to folloW the delugs which We nave pseh
subjectedo. Lis too late now, TO discuss me pens
At Of deep pOwingit is universally eaml'leo y al
farmers Of sense and experience.
II the ground has 5een properly PrePals'' eoED
should now be planted, immediatey--'i not pfepsF-
ed, do not delay q moments 70 get1h3 ~ seeuy'
Manure heasiy-plow deep--use tAe pest ana nsaFi-
eat seed Won can obtain, aud let your ater-cuture
be of the most thorough character, working ofseD
and shallow, 30 as to break no roofs Indeed these
three tbines c5mprise the whole system Of corn
planting. Viz: deep breaking up, plenty OF manure
turned under and frequen, shallow stirring Of the
surface during the growth of The crop.
CoTroN-AfteryOur corn crop is well started push
forward The planting Of cotton without delay 1t is
important to gel en- early stand, and much may be
effected IN ihis way BY throwing up the beds ligh.
and dry.
SWEET PoTAToss.-Plsnt your main crop of ''se.s''
snd s'draWs' this month. If you plaBt in hi.is or
ridges, pillow he soil very deep aud throw them u
broad aud fat on the summit that they may catch
znd retain as much moisture as possible. Potato
dreWs" or any similar plants may be safely set
even in dry weather by dipping the in thick
batter Of black wood mould, or surface soil ana
Mktcfs a. AettlClOl6 GlSCflDeu
IRIsH PoTAToEs If not already plsntsd, must be
put in Immediately il vii be tOOlate for sumner
crop. They should be dropped ten inches apart in
three feet drills, aud covered with thick yer Of
partially decompOsed pine straw or leaves
THE VEGETABLE GARDEN.
Attend 20 all work not performed last month,
without delay. Set out all cabbage pants you
msy have, and SOW more eabbsge seed 70 head in
the summer; fat Dutch is the best. Thin out tur-
uips as soon as they have four leaves, and COW
more turnip seed; early white Dutch and red .top
ped Dutch are the best for spring use. Also SOW
the white Norfolk turnip; it will grow larger than
the former and succeed them IL you have not slrea
dy soWn onion seed, (blRck) do il at Once they will
come into use in the latter part of the summer when
ell that were raised from The sets or buttoBs are
gone If you did SOW black Oai0n seed last fall,
they can now be trsnsplantrd Sow carrots, beets,
(exira early is the finest parsnips, satisfy, lettuce,
radishes, thyme, parsley and rape flor early
greens) The white Belgian carrot stands our hot
summers best. Also SOW mangel Wur Eel; it will
be found very good for late use, when The other
bets are gone. Plant all in rows eighteen inches
apart Sow, also, little spot in celery and pro-
tcet the plants from tie sun. When cherry trees
are in bloom plant snap beans; early valentine is
an excellent variety, and We are inclined to recon-
mend it in preference TO Rllo When sppetrees
arein erpantsquashes scsllops the BEST
in hills three feet apart; also cucumbers and musk
MELONS six feet part; the nutmeg and citron
melons are very me ana the earue6tj DeeekWOOu
melon is very superior, but little later The Per-
sian melon, or "IspahaD," Is an excellent variety,
too tender for the middle States, bat does well here.
Ali vines greatly benefited by guSno poultry
manure, applied in liquid form, often but not too
strong. At the same time also SOW okra, tomatoes
and egg plants. Hill up rhubarb. Asparagus will
now begin to sprsut, do not suffer any to up to
seed, but cut all down
Wstermelons may now be planted in hills ten
feet apart, using leaf mould ashes and poultry
nure literally in the hill There are so many diff
ferent kinds and varieties that we will not under
take TO decide as to the best
Plant full crop of English peas, for success
sion. For late crop, think the ''blue imperial
and the "Prussian blue" the best; when planted at
the same time as the "exlra early" they viii come
in three weeks later.
THR ORCHARD AND FRUIT GARDEN.
Young trees, if properly planted and Trimmed,
viii need stakes; but If they inclined to blow
about in the wind, tie them up TO firm stake with
o stout broad strip Of clOth-tailor's listing or
selVedge" is excellent for one season. Should the
spring be dry and warm they must be Immediately
''mulehed heavily as directed for below
and Watered through the mulching, from time TO
time. Do not delay the mulching beyond The mid
dse of April at all events. 1t is one Of the most
important operations connected with culture in
the South.
Spare the birds ia your orchard and gardens,
they are your best friends-they "pay their rent,
not only in music, and in the delight which they
afford the eye and the heart but also in the destruc
ton Of myriads Of rspaoious insects. As further
protection sgsinst predatory insects, hang up a
number of WIDE mouthed bottles, half-hlled with
mossses water, in your treesyou will catch great
number of them.