Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1863-06-12
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Flower Garden and Lawn.

| ng dlvldends on hiss investment. xno
fresh foliage of the trees, the welcome
green of the lawn, the early flowers Of
the garden-always more delicate and
fragrant than their successors--have sl.
ready gladdcned the heart of the true
lover of the beautiful in nature. Work
however, is not over with. but it is now
rather pleasure than task, for the eye
is daily met by new Developments Of
beauty.
Annuals may still be sown for late
blooming. If the weather is very dry,
the spot may be shaded until the seeds
start 1t is good plan to lay Q board
over the surface, which should be removed
as soon as the plants show themselves
above ground.
BULBs.-The early Towering kinds
should not be lifted too early, as the bulbs
should have time to ripen. When tss-
foliage is quite dead, take them up. place
in the shade where they will dry. then re-
move the tops and wrap in paper, taking
care that each variety is properly labeled
CAESArIoxs.-As they come into flow.
er, the stalks should be tied up to neat
stakes. The bloom of choice sorts may
be prolonged by shading in midday
Propagate BY layering or by putting out
cuttings, which should be shaded, until
we'll started.
CrrMDErs.-keep Wistarias, Big,onias
aud other woody climbers within bounds.
Layer if it is desirable to multiply. It
is not too late to cover unsightly objects
with herbaceous climbers. Maurandia,
Lophospermum, and Cobme, are suitable:
but they start very slowly from the seed.
and 1t is best to procure plants at tho
greenhouse. The finer varieties of the
Morning Glory grow rapidly, and nothing
can be more beautiful. Plant the differ.
ent sorts separately,and, if it is desired to
keep seed distinct, keep the varieties from
rnnning together.
DAHLrAs.---.Plant from the first to the
middle of the month, and allow but one
shoot to root. Furnish stakes as soon
as the plants require it.
EyERoRrENs.-These may be set tho
first of this month.
GERANIUMs.-Plant out and cut back
to prevent running up out of shape. To
show well, they should be kept in round.
ed and compact form.
GLApIoLUsEs--As soon as the flower
stems appear they should be tied to neat
stakes.
GRASS EDarxGs--Use the edging knife,
or spade groand sharp, to keep the grass
from spreading into the beds and walks.
Keep grass closely trimmed.
GRAvEL-WALEs.-Add gravel where
needed. Keep down weeds as fast as
they appear. The frequent use Of the
scutie hoe, rake, and roller. will keep the
walks in good order.
HEpons.-Young hedges should be cut
back severely in order to get a good base.
Clip the established ones as often as tho
ncw growth requires it
IysEcrs.-Syringe, or use the garden
engine to throw water or soap-suds. A
portable engine called the Aquarius is
very convenient and effective. All ap.
plcations should be made to the under as
well as the upper side Of the leaves.
VERBENAs may still be put out. Peg
down the branches SO as to make SNOWY
dense mass.
Box EDG1yG-Last month was tho
proper time for making new and trimming
old edgnss, but it may be done success.
fully, earl the present month.
PErrXIAs.-put out rooted plants and
transplant any seedlings ready. Give
plenty Of room.
HELIorRopEs.--Thosc are unusually put
out too carly They need settled wealth.
er. II the plant has drawn up, it should
be cut back, to form compact growth.
VlScA.-This old fashioned plant, known
as Perwinkle, and sometimes as MYRTLE
has some very pretty varieties with vari-
gated foliage, which seem to be hardy
They are fine for vases aud baskets.
DInEcrIoys roE Curing BEEF" For
100 pounds of beef, take 10 lbs. salt. 4
ozs. of saltpetre, l quart molasses, 6 gal.
Ions water Boil the mixture, skimming
Oft the impurities; and having cut up
and packed the beef in tight vessel,
pour the mixture on the beef hot, boiling
not The beef is ready tor use as soon
as it is cool. Some recipes say twelre
lbs. of salt instead Of ten but from nc.
tual experience | have become satisfied
that ten pounds will make the meat more
palatabIe-bainy one pound of salt to
ten pounds Of beef"
CHARLOTTE RussE PUDp1Na.- Heat
three pints milk to near the boiling point.
Stir into it the yolks Of eight eggs, and
one large tablespoonful Of corn starch.
Let it thicken little, and swecten aud
flavor to the taste. Lay slices of sponge
cake in pudding dish, pour over them
the pudding, add to the top Of it the
whites of the eight eggs we'll beaten, set
it in the oven and let it brown slightly,
when it is ready for the table.
RICE PuppING.--Boil one half pint Of
rice in milk until soft; then stir it grad
ullly, while still hot, into the well-beaten
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