The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-04-15
"o'k ior The Month Of April,

-, luton mas been mostly planted
although a prudent planter will nrs,
pare TO plaut some 10 the month of
Apf''. The reason why is, thatalmost
'''af'aoly cold spell, aud often .
va freeze, appears between the
.''p and Aih of April. Ii cottop has
oeeo planted about The job to 18th. il
70 s'''' ono OF danger fiom Frost. and
w''' appear above ground when All
'''s SCI has passed. During this month
ea''y planted corn will bavc Il Ina
'''fed or" which should I've done rs
c'oseas practicable. This process may
oe retarded by first yunn;hr side b,r
lows thus destroying tie weeds and
s"''s Tue cotton an opportunity 10
s'fe'c'i and making the barring of an
easier aud surer work.
Corn which has been planted in
time will need tie same worl; as cot
ton. Where The soil is tena, ions and
close, good bpll!onsae should he en-
WoSed 20 run road die corn. Put il
as deep rs cue ieam c;;u pull it and let
'Ac hpiitoaGte wotk at an au.te 50 90
20 'etch n"der the cora. On low laoos
corn nav be p''n,ed, although, we, for
our r"r', prepare TO pIant such lands
Ill Inc first week of May.
Sweet Potatoes must now be plan
led Tor field cop. Have the beds
pulveflsed by repeated blowing. and
90 not make Them 100 barrow. Where
the soil is poor it Ought to be nianured
WIN rotten manure or compost, well
incorporated witif tl,e soil.
-Miliet. This is the month 10 SOW
miifet. Plow The lauds level aud deem.
harrow, SOW broadcast, aud harrow
again. IL is a most valuable FORAGE
plant, and after cutting it, the ground
Can be planted in sweet potatoes.
Pens. Where peas are intended
ior manure, they should be planted
this month, either in drills or broad |
cast. Where the land is foul thev
mast be drilled to allow cuItivaiiop.-E
1he common cowpeas is preferable. !
heg Will be ready for blowing uuler, /
10 be followed by either by sweet no.
'atoes or drilled co'u for fodder.
Kitchen GARDEN. Beans and peas
are to be pinned eve;y eight nr leu
days. Where splia. cabbage has been |
sowed, iae plants a"e bow te;,dg far
'ransplantiHg. Have he soil sieh for
this vegetable. EARLIER planted cil,- /
base will require deep and careful
working. In the beginning of this
Drumi,ead, Fiat Dutch and
Drrmhead Savoy cabbage must he
sown for transplanting in June. Cau-
|'flower is also to be sown. Sow va
dishes aud transplant lettuce. Sow
Celery. Melons, cucumbers aud squash
mast he planted and manured with
rotten compose. ORA can now BE
'oWn for full crop. All vegetables
seeded j p The previous months will
'eqRirf working and wedding. Work
he soil even II no weeds. are to be seeo.
t promoes the growth OF the vegetA-
oles and keeps weeds fiom ce.mioa-
ing. Always remain ahead OF the
weeds, and vast amount of unneces-
;ary labor will be saved.-l Exchange.
u The Cincnnati Gazette relates
he following anec'lo,e Of Mr.. Lincon
md Secretary Chase. ,
Soon after the issues of The 1ate war
,ad been issued, and tie Secretary of
he Treasury had made an issue Oh
he subject of raising the wind which
hOuld blow The Storm Over--anl our
happy Issue safe and sound
nstilied he wisdom OF ihe blow there
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