Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-04-16

OK THE MANNER AND TINE FOR SOW
ING CLOVER SEED.
From the Farmers Register.l

From the Farmers Register
In consequence of my reading an ingenious arti-
Gle in the iir,t volume of the Register, (page 5G6)
On oowing clover seed was induced last spring to
Try one OF the experiments therein recommended.
Three beds cxeniing quite through large field
were htrroyed previously 10 their being sown.
Two CT them rolled after the seed had been ap-
pIled-lhe third not Between these beds | observ-
ed no difference. ! cannot therefore say whether
or not the rolling would generally be of any use.
perhap, it may have been owing to the subsequent
state of the weather that no difference was percep-
llble. Theoretically, should certainly prefer roll
g for the sake both OF the wheat ard the clover.
BsweeL the three beds, however, and the land on
each SIDE there striking and gratifying diff
ference during the whole year They could be ira
c1 after harvest, with the eye, at the distance Of
several hundred yards, by their superior ve!dure
and uxuri nce throughout their whole extent. A
peqrer Inspection showed thatthey were much more
,hikly set than the neishboring beds, on which the
sane quantity of seed had been put. The success
Of the experiment is as complete as can be inferred
from sing lc trial TO me it is conclusive. think
important consequence may be deduced from this
pan that did not occur 10 its author-l mean the
estimated saving of one-fourth of the usual quantity
Of seed with greater certainty OF success and regu
dlliY Vi ulSUlDUtOn, tUdU III tlC Soih'toH wy ""'
more liberal allowance. 1t needs bu, little reflection
10 form some lea of the immense advantage that
would thus result to an extensive region, for which
nearly The whole supply of this article has 10 be
purchased from distance The ordinary mode Of
sowing clover seed on hord surface, and then lcav-
ing uncovered to take its chance, is liable to ma
ny objections Much seed is lost it is irreguarly
ilsrbu,ed-,hc plants frequently growing in
hnnchoe nd NOT mfr failtno olfoupther
But little land is SO neatly prepared as not TO have
numerous inequalities. The seed is liable 10 roll
be washed into the small cavities or depressons,
While the eminenccs are either not at all, or only
sanity supplied and the few seeds that may re-
lain and vegeate in those situations, are exposed
unjWy from drought or frost, or both. BY pre-
,Wlsly narrowing, the seed sticks where il is de-
Nsied and even If not rolled, il coon gets covered
BY the settling of the loose EARTH from rain and 9TH
Geauscs
ihave taken some pains to learn the opinions
sndpraclice Of intelligent farmers in regard to the
Engagement of clover seed. The result o. these n-
qlHcs, briefly stated, may mol be amiss One gen.
cman, as remarkable for agricultural as was a
Certain scourse of the Philis ines OF old tor physl'
cal strength, prefers sowing in January another,
"h.se conclusions are not often wrong, the carly
part Of February, which he considers SO far prefer
oIe even 10 the latter part Of the same month as to
asiy ones paying, if necessary, double price tor
e'c seed he mixes the requisite quantity OF seed
'teath acre, with one bushel of damp saw dust I;
'Oa plasters in the month Of April, when the plants
NC well up. A third gentleman, who is very oo'
ss'San and keeps an accurate diary, sows the
oean seed from boxes with small holes in different
PAGES to regulate the quantity, during cold spell
m February or if it does not come in February, IN
"arch, (for he says i, always will happen IN one
'S van or the o,hcr and never app'ies the plaster
m'ne second spring, in order TO AVOID the rust 10
ny wheat, to which malady he thinks it isrenderch
nv 1"'e liable by the use of that mys rlous mineral
l .ns method of fourth gentleman is 10 NIX 'hree
sasaeis OF plaster with one of seed, and to sow al
o,a malt The quantity intended to be applied going
n ~. me whole ground, then returning 10 the place
=. announcement and sowing the residue, SO 'ha'
NC ground is twice sown over 10 insure greater
9uati'y, ona at two different periods, to afford
''ct opportunity Of escaping destruction by frost