The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-05-16

| Garden Work for May.-The Maryland
Farmer says: This is the great beginning month
OF all important labors in the garden. Plants
and vines of all sorts of vegetables are to be set
out or sown this month. Grass and weeds are
10 be kept under perfect control, by frequent use
OF the rake and hoe lest they choke off or much
impede the growth of the young and tender plants.
l. Melons, Cdatetomps, Cucumbers Squashes, Corn,
Osra and Lima Beans to be planted or sown.
small quantities of Peas, Beans, Beefs, Radishes.
| SPINACH, Endioe, Lettuce, &C., to be sown for
| successive crops, about once in each ten days.
| Onions-It is late, but onion sets may yet be
| planted and onion seed thinly for small
| onions for picking in September See that you
have full supply of this great kitchen vege
table.
Brussels Sprouts.-Sow seeds now to be trans
planted in July, for winter use.
Peppers, Tomatoes, Egg-piants and sweet Pota
toes should be set out in hills or rows this month
All are necessary to good living and large sup
ply OF each should be provided for family.
They all sell well in market, and thus any surplus
can readily be sold at fair prices.
Celery, CantifoCer and BrocoH.-Sow these in
small, rich beds, and if possible, in moist stu
alton. They will be ready for setting out in july
1t is best that they be drawn when two or three
inches high and transplanted into other rich SOIL
about three inches apart and in rows six inches
apart. By this means they will throw out roots
and Dunchy feeders, while the stalks will become
thick and strong, and each plant will be the bet
ter for setting out in the grounds and have greater
tenacity of life.
Cabbage.-Such as have already been set ou.
work often with the hoe and rake to keep the
soil light and friable. Sow seeds of Winning
stadt, Flat Dutch, Savoy and Drumhead Savoy
All old, but after all, perhaps, the best sorts for
fall and winter. Have plentiful supply.
Garden Herbs.-There is no comfort in kitch-
en- garden, and none is complete without full or
a. IF fha
medicinal and culinary herbs. First in absolute
need, almost daily, for seasoning and other useful
purposes, we require Mint, Catnip, Parsley,
Tansy, Sage. Thyme Savory, Mustard, Pepper,
Camomile, Shallotts and Horseradish. These are
| among the indispensibles, while there are many
more that should be cultivated in every rural
| garden. Have square to itself devoted to such
] plants as are here alluded to. A few feet for
treach sort will be sufficient for a small famly-the
| thyme and sage will occupy the most room. Make
the bed rich and lay it off in rows one foot apart,
| and sow the different seeds now, transplant next
month or July, when they will bloom in Septem-
| Der, and most of them be ready to be cut and
cured for winter. In summer they can be used
in the green and growing state. To have a bod
bed of choice herbs, gives to your family health,
| comfort and luxury, while it affords you much
pleasure in giving to your improvident, begging
neighbors.
A New System of Signals on the Penna.
R. R.-The Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
| supersede the bell-rope now used on passenger
trains by system of air signals, which they will
put into use on the 1st of June. Pipes will be
used as a means of communication between the
conductor and engineer when the train is to be
stopped. There will be small whistle in the en-
| gineers cab, and rope on the side of the car to
be pulled by the conductor. The advantage of
| the new arrangement is to prevent passengers
| from stopping trains which is frequently done
| when in state of excitement or intoxication.
| Pimlico Races.-The race meeting of the
Maryland Jockey Club, to be held at Pimlico next
week. promises to be very interesting event, and
| will be the first meeting held under the manage
ment of the new secretary, Mr.. Wheatley. No
doubt the racing will draw large crowds.