The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1894-04-05

HINTS FOR GARDENERS,


Season able Seeds to Sow In April.
In that excellent publication the Pro
grsssire South, Messrs. T. ". Woods Sons,
the well-known seedsmen, of Richmond,
Va, give the following seasonabie hints
for the guidance ofgardeners this month
The weather during March has been so
fine that great progress has been made
with ali field and garden work, especially
the sowing of all seed that are hardy
and suitable to SOW. Well prepared soil
and seeds properly sown are very impor-
tant factors in the making of crop.
We may lken it to a man with
a splendid constitution, who is able
to successfully resist diseases and ad-
verse circumstances, under which others
with weakly constitutions succumb.
Asparagus seeds can be sown for roots
during this month, and one or two year
old roots can be still planted in beds,
but the sooner it is done the better.
Beans OF the snap varieties should be
planted. The harder kind, such as Mo-
hawk, first; next Valentine, and little
later the wax varieties. Lima beans
being more tender, should not be planted
until May.
Beets of all kinds should be sown il not
and Mangel Wurzel can be sown now or
during May. We would like to impress
upon our friends the desirability cfgrow-
ing more sugar beets and Manges for
COWS and other stock. They are excellent
milk producing and healthy, cheap food.
Cabbage plants for summer use should
be planted out if not already done; SOW
seed for late crop during May.
Corn of the harder kinds can be put
in. Adams early makes the earliest
roasting ears. Sugar corn should not
be planted until the end of the month as
it is more tender,
Cucumbers are usually planted in May,
but some take the risks and put them in
from the middle to end OF April, in warm,
sandy soil and situations.
Melon-both water and canteloupes-
are considered early enough if planted in
May, as the seed is liable to otifplanted
before but some take that risk and put
seeds in during this month and replant
ii they do not come up.
Onion seed is late to SOW, but sets and
plants can be set out.
Parsley can yet be sown; remember it
is slow to terminate, so it is we'll to soak
the seed few hours before sowing it.
Parsni ps for winter use can be sOwn if
not already done.
Peas of the English varieties can yet
be sOwn, but it is getting late for the
early districts. Black-eye peas should
not be sown until next month as they
are tender.
Pepper seed cen be sown in the open
ground, but plants from hot-beds should
not be planted out until May.
Potatoes-Irish-fo second early, can
be planted now. Sweet potatoes for slips
should be bedded.
Radish for succession should be sown.
Satisfy for next winters use, SOW the
seed.
Tomato seed can be sown in the open
ground, but plants should not be set out
until May.
Grass and clover seeds of the harder
kind. 1t is drawing toward the end OF
the season for sowing these varieties,
and any not sown should be hurried into
the ground as early as possible. The
tenderer kinds, such as the sorghums
and milets, can be put in towards the
end of the month in warm, sandy soil
but May is early enough.
Mrs. Langnish. "Tired Oh, SO tired
all the time'' Mrs. smart "Well, so
l used to be until began to take Ayers
Sarsaparilla as spring medicine, and now
/ don't know what it is to have that tired
feeling. Try it, my dear; only be sure
yen get Ayers