Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1833-06-21

below the head r tho weather DO fine Do not sit for
large bodies Of wheat but begin with those spots that RI
pen first Let the reapers DO hour two in advance
OF the binders, and set the heaves iii stocks till fl, 10 be
shocked Ii left long the ground, it is discharged
fro the cradle, exposed To scorching sum- the
is too suddenly dried up aud the grain denied the
ishmen necessary TO its perfection. The skin Of wheat
cut thus early, is thin and bright, though persons
THINK the practice more advantageous TO the miller than
the farmer; and 1t would perhaps be could there DO
guarantees against rain, by which both too frequently
suier Is cerainy better to cut wheat rather green,
when properly msuaged, than cut il wet, which per-
not unrequeny obliged do in pro,raced har
vest. Light wheat too, may DO cut with expedi-
ton and less waste when the stem is somewhat succule
th1n when dry aud brittle, as IT becomes al tho end oi
long harvest
Cut that portion Of the whea, first of which you
cure Ii should never be cut when to be
lied in sheaves, and shockedWheat posi-
NY he in good situation TO dry rapidly when stand.
ing eject IN the field Much more has been lost in
warm climate, by its outing in the shcaf aud the shock
than from exposure when Standing in the open field. AT
Juneturc so busy, despatch should be the farmers
wi'chwoni. Every hand should be turned out, who
render the least service; the old sockes, the very
young as sheat carriers-whou, however, cxactng too
much from either.
My cradles are now all constructed on the scale,
adapted TO blades fifty inches in iengh-Mos OF my i'm
plements, indeed, made this principle, that the
sound parts Of tit when transferred TO another
The rcaphook is used Ia wheat which is much
tangled for the cradle the naked blade is employed Each
binder il furnished with small rake having handle two
aud half feet long, with which he hastily gathers as
much wheat as he to diminish the quantity left on
the ground horse rake follows speedily as possible
and The loose wheat thus collected, is either put in small
cocks, which greatly preferable hauled in a, once
aid housed stacked friend in Berkeley county in
formed me that German had introduced there better
method Of cleaning fields than by the help Of horse the
rake being constructed as TO be drawn by ..an with
strap around the body. have written to ask more
particular description aud will furnish you copy when
receive il.
Mover during harvest, open damaged shocks, unless
the weather be good and then many at n time.
Alter harvest there should DO immediate and general
inspection have found it convenient set the shocks
straight one way, but in the middle of the cutting the
other, TO save distance in carrying the shcaves The
shocks should be OF oval form, nicely balanced pre-
vent their leaning, with high and sharp apex well cap
ped In order TO bring them proper point very
small sheaves must be made.
Harvest though period of intense labor is, neverhe-
less III Virginia, sort OF negro festival IL is pleasing
to witness the merry faces such occasions. 1 think
the Usual allowance OF ardent spirit holesoe correc
I'VE OF the vast quality of water rendered necessary by
thc heat and exercise But be that it may, should
be ioa to abrdse the enjoyment of the poor creatures
ny making them members, by compu,on, of the tempe
rance society To those who prefer it, an equivalent Of
molasses may be given
will not close this article without first offering fer
vent wish tor your success and that OF the great
with which You have Identified yourself.
May 20, 1888. AGRICULTOR