Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-05-09
Agrifnltnral.
Hints for the Month,

now, after long detention on the
way When opened they may be
sIriveled and apparently worthless !;
if packed close and damp, their buds
may have pushed out long white
shoots. If shriveled bury for week,
root and branch. If growth has ta-
ken place, cut back for dormant
bud don't be afraid to use the knife
freely-you will be glad next au-
tumn.
Grating can still be done, except
with stone fruits, when vegetation is
active, use care.
Root-GrgtS.-If not yet set out,
should not be delayed. Put in rows,
feet apart, and II inches in the row,
pressing the soil firmly about them.
Planting in Orehard-Many ask
about this, Cultivate for the Orehard
II any crop will leave the land clean
er and richer than before, grow it
Root crops are best. Never grow
grain, and of all things, don't try so
greedy a weed as tobacco. The same
remark holds as to setting strawber-
ries, and other small fruits, between
the rows of young trees. 1t may be
proftably done, if the trees are not
robbed.
Nursery Trees must be looked to.
If suckers or useless shoots arc rub
bed of, as soon as they push, much
future cutting will be avoided.
Mulching of young trees is to be
done before dry weat .er comes on,
straw, bog, salt hay, etc, may be
used. If no mulch is applied, keep
the ground mellow by frequent stir
ring.
mSec!s.-"I shall move upon your
works at once" should indicate the
character of the warfare When a
tent" is visible, however small the
nest, be sure that caterpillars are
there. Pull it down with the fingers,
rub it off with brush, swab it out
with SO soap,--anything, but let it
get large enough to do as cores
pondent suggests-fre blank catridg-
es at it. The curculio begins it's work
as soon as plums and cherries are
large enough to sting. Jar the trees,
catch the insects on sheet, and burn
or scald.
Seedlings of all kinds of trees are to
be kept weeded and thinned, whenev-
er too crowded Some of the hardest
forest trees, as oaks, need shading in
their youth. This is especially true
Of young evergreens. A lattic of lath
is best.
Fruit GARDEN.-Planting of all
kinds may continue, provided the
stock can be had in a sufficiently DOR
mant condition.
Grape zines are frequently lett
down until danger of frost is over,
and put up after the shoots have
pushed Great care in handling will
be required. Vines trained on the
arm system should have the arm bent
III a curve to insure an equal starting
of the buds. With newly planted
vines let only one cane grow the first
year select the strongest that start,
and cut off the rest Put down
Layers of last years wood. Leave
the cane uncovered in the trench un-
til the buds are well advanced, and
cover with soil as the growth pro-
ceeds.
Cuttings of the grape, currant, and
any others not yet planted, should be
put in at once, and mulched with tan
bark or leaves.
ClTrants-If the sickly appearance
Of the plants shows that the borer
has entered them, cut away the affec-
ted part, if it takes the whole bush,
and burn. Look out for the worm on
the leaves if it appears, dust with
the powder of white hellebore at once
Mulching is of great benefit to this
crop.
hSects.-Besides those mentioned
under orchard, the annoying Rose
bug will often prove very destructive
to the blossoms of the grape. This
fellow seems to defy every applica
tion, and the onl ly way is to shake him
off early in the morning, and catch
ON a cloth or in a pan of water. Burr
or scaId.
Stra1cderries-Plant, if not already
done, even if it be late. Keep the
beds clean. If they are mulched pull
up the weeds that force their way
through. Put on mulch before the
fruit ripens, if not already DONE
Should there be dry time, water, il
practicable. Those who have facili
ties for irrigation should provide for
this.
Packages-If fruit is to be market
cd, have baskets and crates ready
and distinctly marked. There are SC
many kinds of baskets now in the
market that one has wide range in
section. If in doubt which to buy,
take the advice of your commission
merchandise local prejudice has much
to do with the matter style of bas
ket that is approved in one market
may not take in another.
KITCHEN GARDEN.-The first radish.
es, cress, or lettuce of ones own gar
den ! No after crop ever seems SC
welcome as these first fruits of ouI
spring sowing. Those who live in
mild climates,or who use glasses, may
now enjoy these. The rest have to
wait little longer.
AsparaguS--Cut from established
beds, taking care not to iniure the
root, nor trample the beds. When
marketed it is punched in bundles 6
to 8 inches in diameter, according to
the season have the tops even cut
the butts even tie closely with two
bass strings, and keep moist to pre-.
vent willing. If the beetle appears,
or its blackish caterpillar, each less
than half an inch long, cut or burn