Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-05-26

spray, In order to wet every young apple, In
Its early state the young fruit 10 erect It's calyx
| upwards, and the least particle of poisoned
water falling upon 1t Is sufficient to dis
pose of the young apple worm when it attempts
to eat into the fruit.
Is It not Dangerous! It will be asked. We do
not regard the process as ut all risky. Assum-
Ing that all the poison that fell upon the young
fruit could remain until that was ripe, there
would be but little danger; but as the rains Of
months will fall upon the fruit there is no dan
ger to be feared. Fruit-growers look upon this
method Of treating the apple worm as q discov-
cry of great value.
Thinning Is the most important work Of the
present month. While 1t is abroad regarded as
part Of the regular orchard work, 1t has been
but little practiced here. Those who have
doubts as to its value. should thin the fruit
upon single row of trees. and keep an account
OF the market returns. If two-thirds of the
fruit upon apple pear, or peach trees be removed
soon after 1t Is set, there will then, In ordinary
| seasons, be too much left to mature.
Grafts.-A graft should be regarded as tree
planted In another tree, instead of in the soil,
and Its growth needs to be regulated by proper
pinching. Often the growth from bud will be
very vigorous. If the top Of this be pinched
1t will become stocky, and throw out side
branches.
Pruning.-Many prefer to prune at this sea-
son, as wounds heal readily. In pruning do not
cut away branch without definite object in
view.
Young Trees planted this spring should be
the shoots that push too vigorously and by
breaking of the shoots which start where
branches are not needed. A little care given to
trees while young will make later pruning un-
necessary.
Shtgs, as the green, Shiny caterpillars are
called, which appear upon the leaves Of pear
and cherry trees are best treated by busting
of dry-slaked lime. This may be applied by
shaking 1t from bag OF open fabric, fastened to
the end Of pole.
FRUIT GARDEN.
The notes last month for this department were
very full, and many suggestions there given are
equally applicable now, especially that on
Mutch1ng.-Any loose litter will answer as q
mulch. In grain-growing localities straw is al
ways to be had. Whatever will cover the ground
ana prevent evaporation may be used. Look out
the Currant 'co,'m. and use white helebore, as
directed last month.
Grape Vines are trained in so many different
forms, that we can only give general directions.
Shoots will push from the buds formed last year
II 9 growing ends of these should be pinched.
leaving two or three leaves beyond the upper
most Dunch OF grapes. Young vines should not
bear more than one bunch to the shoot. Remove
all Others The rose-bug often does much injury
to the young grapes. Shaking it off and catch
ing tt in early morning, while torpid, is the only
remedy.
KITCHEN AND MARKET GARDEN.
The most important crop the present month is
weeds. The warmth of the soil starts into
growth those which have been dormant, and
myrlads of seedlings appear. sharp rake,
drawn over the surface. is a most efficient i'm
plement for the destruction OF Seeding weeds.
Belated Crops.-I sweet-corn or Lima beans,
etc, were planted too early and cut Off by q late
frost, DO not be discouraged. but try again.
-SO 0a cnf ont
every shoot, large and small The old rule, to
stop cutting when green peas are ready, is q
good one Recollect that next years crop will
depend upon this years growth of tops. An
application of nitrate of soda, 800 pounds to the
acre. when the cutting Is over, will be Of great
service.
Beans-The main crop Of the bush sorts may
be planted. Lima beans often sprawl upon the
ground, and need aid to make them take to the
pole II the stems are tied against the pole
giving them few turns with strip of cloth or
other SOFT material, they will care for them
selves.
Beets.-1t is good plan to SOW an abundance
OF beet seed, In order to have the Trimmings to
use as greens. The crop of turnip or Egyptian.
for winter use, should be sown the middle OF
thls month. We prefer them for winter to the
larger kinds.
Cabbage and Cduh1O,oe,'.-The early planted
should be forwarded by frequent hoeings. Sow
seeds In the open ground of the winter sorts,
AoU Aoi ScItiHS the SdVOyS.
Carrots sown early the present month will
make q crop. Sow plenty of seed. as the
Young plants are feeble and break ground with
difficulty. Thin those already up.
Cetery.-Set out in Well-manured soil, in rows
three feet apart, with the plants every six inches
III the rows. In the climate of New York city,
the setting begins about the middle of this
month. and extends well into next month
After planting, look out for weeds.
Corn.-Plant for succession every week,
and keep the crop clear of weeds.
Cucumbers-The crop for pickles is sown from
the middle of this month until the middle of
next. Make MANFRED burrows five feet apart.
and SOW seed, dropping it an inch or two apart
over the manure. When the plants are up, and
out of the way of insects. thin so as to leave
them about foot apart in the rows.
Egg Plants.-Plant in very rich soil, and then
look out for the Colorado potato bug If there
are any near they will find the egg plants.
Kohl Rabi.-Thin the plants to 10 inches
apart. and encourage rapid growth by hoeing.
Use while young and tender.
Martynids.- Sow in rich light soil. and thin
finally to one plant every three feet in the rows.
OntOns.-Keep clear of weeds. dressing of
wood ashes will help the crop.
Peds-Picking should be carefully done, else
the vines will be injured. Late sown peas usu-
any TALL. but 1t is worth while to risk few, as
IN favorable season they will give fair returns
Rhubdrb.-Cut off the flower stalks as fast as
they appear.
Squashes with these depends upon
lighting insects. Examine the under sides of
fhe leaves for the eggs of the squash bug and
crush them. Allow the vines to take root.
S,ceet Potdtoes.-In northern localities. the
plants should be set this month.
Tonaatoes.-If not already done, set out the
plants. In garden culture a trellis of some kind
should be provided This should be put in place
soon after the plants are set out, and the vines
tied up before they get so large as to fall over
Wdternaeons.-lf the first planting failed put
In more seeds. Look out for insects.
Odds and Ends.-A grindstone is useful ad-
Junct to the garden, If properly used upon the
hoes. The difference between the work done
with sharp hoe and dull one is most aston
ishing. The frequent use of a sharp rake among
cabbages and wherever the surface Of the soil
permits will do wonders in killing weeds THIN
freely all root crops. Parnips, beets. carrots,
etc., when given room, will be larger and more
tender. As soon as a crop is off occupy the
land with something. II only peas to be spaded
under to enrich the soil.
FLOWER GARDEN AND LAWN.
The La,oa should be moved at least once a