Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-07-29
August Hints for Farm and Garden.

Cut oats before they are fully ripe; they
will shell out less, and the straw will be
more valuable for fodder.
Buckwheat sown early this month, will
usually escape the frost. Should it be in
jured, it will yet be valuable for plowing
under.
The old New England method was to
work corn three times. The first hoeing was
called wedding; the second, halfhilling, and
the third was to hill the corn; after this it
was left for the ground to be over-run with
late weeds. The better method is to run
the cultivator as long as horse can pass
between the rows. The cultivator not only
stirs the surface, but kills the weeds. A
plow should not now be used, as it cuts the
roots.
Thin the root-crops. Sow strap-leaf tur-
nips in drills twenty-eight inches apart, u.s.
ing one hundred and fifty pounds to the
acre of superphosphate, or bone flour, near
the roots.
Give meadows top dressing Of old ma
nure or fine compost. Harrow bare and
mossy spots in pastures, and SOW seed on
them. Give dressing of lime or plaster.
Cut brush with brush-hook; burn and save
the ashes.
This is harvest month Tor weeds.
MARKET-GARDEN.
Keep asparagus clear of weeds, using the
hoe until the tops prevent, then pull the
large weeds that appear.
Hoe cabbages and caulifowers frequent
ly. Liquid manure will cause rapid
growth.
Cultivate between the rows Of carrots and
other root-crops, until tbs leaves prevent.
Celery may still be set and make fair
sized heads for winter use. Let that plant
ed earlier be we'll cultivated and clear of
weeds.
Keep sweet corn clear Of weeds, and the
soil mellow, by the use of the cultivator.-
AS soon as the ears are gathered, remove
the stalks and cure for fodder. Cut off all
smutty ears and stalks, and burn them.
Gather cucumbers for pickles daily. AL
ways cut them leaving the stems attached.
Two or three inches in length is long
enough
Promote the growth of egg-plants by ap-
plications Of liquid manure.
FLOWER GARDEN.
Weeds are the plants requiring most at
tention in the flower-garden. If the borders
are not cared for,> weeds will soon give
them an air of neglect. If the garden can,
not be kept in order, it is too large.
Box is still used for edging, and should
be clipped this month.
In very hot, dry weather, lawns should be
mown less often. The frequency of now
ing should be determined by the rapidity OF
growth
Stakes should be given to dahlias, gladi-
oluses, tuberoses, and such others as need
them, before the plants become too large.
Prepare bed of fine, light soil, in which
seeds of perennials may be sown as soon as
they are ripe.
Potted plants, used for decorating the
lawn, the verandah, ETC., will need frequent
watering, and partial shade.
GREENHOUSE.
Window-boxes and hanging baskets will
require abundant watering, ard, if possible,
they should be shaded during the hottest
part Of the day.
Make all repairs in the greenhouse.
Provide supplies for winter; pots, sand,
potting-so peat and moss.-Amegican Ag.
ricultu'Ist for august.
You can't afford to laugh, dear girls,
Unless your teeth are white as pearls
Unless your mouth is pink and sweet,
And your two lips in rosebuds meet;
And you cannot supply this W mt.
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