Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1866-07-12

which will be realized unless very dry
weather comes on Hoe often, and as soon
as large enough, thin to or inches in the
row.
Cejery-Those who grow in trenches
should see that the bottom of the trench is
we'll enriched
i CajTots.-Keep well hoed until the tops
prevent working, and sow seed if young
carrots are wanted.
Corn may still be planted TO give a sup
ply for late use and for drying.
CucanlberS for pickles may be sown in
well enriched hills Select the best Of the
early crop for seed
Egg Piants-Give good cultivation, liquid
manure and mulch.
Eadjue-Sow for a late crop of salad.
HerdS.-These are in perfection just flow.
ering time and then is the time TO cut
Dry in the shade aud preserve from flies and
dust.
Lettuce, if sown this month. is apt to soon
run to seed, unless it is in a partial shade.
The Silesian is best at this season.
NelORS often set more fruit than can be
ripened. Remove what seems to be super
huous. Hoe the plants until the growth Of
vines prevents it.
ORjonS need continued care in wedding
From the press OF haying and other work
they are often neglected this month, much
10 the injury of the crop. If the sowing
was properly done, but little thinning will
he needed, but if crowded, thin
PelS-Somo Of the early varieties may be
sown. They are very apt to mjldew deep
! planting tends to prevent this. Gather
pods from vines reserved for seed, taking
/ those only that riDen earlV
P0tat0eS.--AS the early sorts are dug for
use, bury the tops, which soon decay and
enrich the SOIL Late cabbageS, turnips, or
spinach, may occupy the ground when the
/ potatoes are of.
/ RhubaTJ.-Flowering and seed bearing
/ tend t exhaust the plant, hence the drec-
/ ton to cut off the flower stalks as soon as
they shoot up. Now ;that fruit is album
dant the pulling should diminish or cease
altogether, and the plants allowed to re-
cuperate by rest. Give dressing of ma
! nuTe.
SeedS.-It is better to buy seeds than to
save poor ones. Many take the first and
best products Of the garden for the table,
and use what is left for seed. Just the re-
| liest, best shaped, and finest Of everything
should be chosen. Bypursuing this course
the kinds will not only not run out, but inn
prove.
tSweet Potatoes-Keep the ground of the
ridges or hills clean and mellow until the
vines cover it.
Ton1at0es-The large green "worm" de-
YOURS the leaves and green fruit. If any
droppings are seen, hunt for the worm at
once, as in every day Of undisturbed for
aging it makes wonderful havoc with the
plants. If the plants are not trained in any
of the several ways we have described, they
will fall over with the weight of fruit III
this case place brush or some rude support
for the branches to reclinC upon, and thus
keep the fruit clean.
Weeds are to be fought all the season. A
sharp steel rake, frequently used, will keep
them down, and leave the surface open. If
a deeper working is desired, use the hoe
fork figured last July This leaves the
soil in splendid condition, and in a dry
time it viii benefit the plants more than
watering.
FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN Grass, wheth-
er on the lawn or edgings to beds, needs
care to keep out weeds Plantations, this
ties, and other coarse weeds should be pull
led while they are small Keep all mar
gins trimmed neatly. Now often, and if
the grass is not heavy, it need not be ra-
kcd from the lawn.
Borders and Beds should always be kept
neat. Dress the surface with the rake and
hand pull weeds that grow up in clumps of
flowers and shrubs. Unless flower seed is
wanted, remove the clusters or stems after
blooming is over.
.... 10 10 1-o, ~, oI,
may be known by the fading Of the leaves
When dry they may be packed in papers, or
in dry sand.
TIE up all plants that need supports, be-
fore they fall over, keeping the stakes as
much out Of sight as possible. Dahlics
need a great deal Of care in this respect, and
not only the main stalk, but the heavier
branches, will require support.
Pruning of shade and ornamental trees
may still be done. Evergrcens may be sha,
ped by iudicious use Of the knife Hedg-
es, whether deciduous or evergreens, are t.
be clipped
Propagation Of shrubs, vines, etc. bylay-
ers and cuttings, is done when the new
growth is firm enough. Many shrubs will
; grow from Cuttings Of green wood that are
not easily propagatcd in any other way.
Aanuais will need transpIanting and thin
ming. Seed sill sown Of the quick grow
ing kinds, will probably give plants that
will blossom before frost
Seeds Of perennials @nd other plants
should be saved as they ripen. Maay Of
the pcrennials do better if the seed be sown
as soon as it is ripe.
Roses will be attacked hy various enc
S mics, all Of which, except the rosebug, will
yield TO sprinklng wthssrong soap sud5 or
tobacco water. The bug must be picked
by hand or shaken off aud caught upon q
: cloth, Tie up the new growth Of pillar
) and climbing roses make layers to in.
crease the stock; cat back the remoutants
to wi,hin three or four buds of the stem
Beddjng Plants may be pegged down to
evenly cove, the ground, and
=. Plants IN PITS ought not to be neglected
The often suffer from dryness.
GREEN AND HoT-HoUsEs- There is little tC
be added to the notes Of last month The
plants which remain in the house viii reed
l watering, shading, and ventilation, as we'll
, as care in regard to insects.
Alterations and repairs, painting and