Litchfield enquirer., 1861-07-04
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1s--,-. Fr nwrn AND VEaErABIE GARpENINGs
 nrenes grown on the Hudson river, that were ,lsnteS 12 feet apart both ways, did not last raar suffer from mildew either m leaf or fruit ike those planted three or four feet apart on the European method. .hem checks the circulation of the sap in too inxuriant channels, and strengthens the weaker ones, thus equalizing the growth of the tree. Bending the branches of tree or vine to hor- izoutal or dropping position, is said to increase the fruitfulness of the tree, and the size and Ha- vor of the fruit.
 TO@make fine flowers among standard roses cut them in severally every spring, and use de- cayed chips or straw in preference to strong sta ble manures.
 Stir the soil frequently around plans that are likely to suffer from drouth. Watering should be seldom done, but always thoroughly. Extra cultivation often does more for crop than pa tent fertilizers Maturing with the hoe is ad- yisable where other manure is scant.
 At the end of June celery may be set for ear ly crops, though for the main crop. month la- ter will answer. It was once customary to plant in trenches dug six or more inches below the surface. The objection is the poverty of the soil at that depth. Some of the best cultivators now plant on the surface, and depend on draw ing up the soil, and the employmnt of boards or other artificial methods of blanching. Last year correspondent described mode of en- ploying charcoal for the purpose, which pro- duces fine, crisp stalks. Sawdust, shayings, and similar matters have also been used with beni6cial results. Very rich soil is essential to fine celery, and well rotted cow-dung is pne of the best manures for this crop.
 Cabbages and broccoli may still be set for fall crops, also requiring an abundance of manure k, oft w salads are in much request, may yet be sown. The Curled Indian is favorite summer kind; but the yatieties of Cos, or plain leaved kinds, are as good. They take more trouble, having to be tied up to blanch well. Many should not be sown. at time, as they soon run to seed in hot weather.
 Beans produce enormous crops in deeply trenched soils, and are improved as much as any crop by surface maturing We hope this method of fertilizing the soil will be extensively adopted for garden crops this season. Those who have not yet tried it will be surprised at the economy and beneficial results of the prac- tice.
 Peas for fall crop may be sown. It is, how ever, useless to try them, unless in deeply trenched soil, and one that is comparatively cool in the hottest weather overhead or they will cer- tainly mildew and proveeworthless. In Engl where the atmosphere is so much more humid than ours, they, nevertheless, have great diff culty in getting fall peas to get through free from mildew and and to obviate these drying and mildsw producing influences, they often plant them in deep trenches, made as for celery, and are then much more successful with them.
 Cucumbers for picking may be sown this month, and plants for fall salad set out. Pars- ley for winter use may be sown now in boxes of rich soil, and set in a cool, shady place till it germinates.
 Tomatoes do best when suffered to grow Hat on the ground putin such cases the soil should be covered with mulch of straw or litter to keep the tomatoes from getting soiled and rot ten by dampness. Brushwood is an excellent material for them to lie on, and they seem to thrive we'll with it about them.
 Asparagus beds should not be cut after the stalks seem to come up weak, or there will be but poor crop the next season, and the beds will run out in few years.
 Herbs for drying for future use should be cut just about the time they are coming into flower. Dry them in the shade, and after sufficiently dry to put away, tie them in punches and hang in a cool shed, or place them loosely between paper, and stow away in cupboards or drawers-the last mode is by far the cleanest and most appro. we'd plan with the best housekeepers. Some powder the leaves at once after drying, and put away in baUs ready for use