Litchfield enquirer., 1839-07-11

free from weeds, and the earth % stirred a- bout the plants us to be always in a state not only to admit their free an unrestricted
 growth, but to attract and absorb whatever dews may fall, or moisture existing in the at- mosphere. However good soils may be,
 however congenial to the growth of this par ticular grain, exact and cleanly cultivation is indispensably necessary to its successful cul- ture-you may rest assured that it is just as essential as manure itself. In the working of the corn we are not the advocate of that plan which would raise a mound or hill a.
 round the plants-on the contrary, we believe they will grow faster and yield more, where no hill whatever is raised. Nor are we the advocate of frequent ploughings; we believe that more than two ploughings should never be given to the corn crop-that one at the proper time is enough-and that whether one or two, they should be at the incipient period of the growth of the plant. All ploughings, after the lateral roots have pushed out to any considerable distance, serve only to cut and
 lacerate those roots, and deprive the stalk and it's fruit of it's wonted supplies of nourish- ment, and not unfrequently that much dread- ed firing, as the planters term it, which so despoils the crop of it's rightful fruitfulness. After the corn has reached two feet in height, the cultivator, harrow md hoe, should alone be used. By the judicious use of these implements, all the good to be effected by proper culture may be secured, without haz- arding the fruitfulness ofthe crop by cutting offthe sources of feeding, and thereby dimin- ishing the chances of abundant production. Pofatoes.-Though it is late to put in your fall crop, by proper preparation of the soil, maturing and other treatment, a saving crop may yet be realized those who have their potatoes already up, must keep them clean, and the earth in that condition which offers no impeachment to the healthful vegetation taking care at all times to keep small fur roaC flat at the top, around the vines, to act in the two fold capacity of a recipient of rain and moisture, and to afford room wherein the bulbs may grow without difficulty. loH
 The Haruest.-Already, farther south, this interesting labor has been begun, and we trust and believe under auspices the most promis- ing. With us, in ten days, or or weeks,
 wheat, rye, and oats will be ready for a sim liar operation, and it may not be amiss to re- mind the farmer, that should rust or blight fall upon the stems of either wheat or rye-and from the present state of the weather there is danger to be apprehended-both grains should be cut, though the kernels may still be in milk for no possible nourishment can be expected to be drawn from the stalks of grain after their juices have been indurated by such agency.
 This too is the month for cutting and GU. ring of hay, and upon this subject we propose to have word. It is this-the sooner the grass is put into cocks the better, as it is less exposed to the injurious effects of the vicissi- tudes of weather in that form than when in the swarth, and cures into hay to much great CT advantage, retaining much larger B. mount of nutritive matter than when dried in the old way. In storing it, the judicious far mer will not fail to sprinkle small portion of salt over each layer of hay, because in so doing, he will greatly add to it's quality, and render it the more grateful to his stock.
 7Mrnips. Those who desire large crops of turnips, with view of feeding stock, should put them in as early after the 18th of this month as possible. The sowing of those in- tended for the table may be delayed week or two-indeed any time during the month will answer; but we admonish all against delaying sowing their seed until, as the old custom would have it, the 2Oth of August Every prudent man should allow himself time to meet all contingencies that may occur.
 Bucka0heat-This grain may be put in any time between the first and the tenth of the month, with certainty of it's maturing; but the sooner the labor is performed the better and surely no one who likes to see his fam- fly enjoying good winters breakfast-sure- ly no husband or father, whose happiness is identified with that of his wife and children, will omit to secure full supply of the mate- rial of those delectable cakes, which give so exquisite zest to the breakfast table. But we will have a word as to the straw for while it is our first object to secure comfort to the domestic ci rcle of the homestead, it is our desire not to forget the inmates of the barn-yard. Therefore, let us admonish you to get your grain out early-aS early as pos sible after yousbackwheat is harvested. and carefully put away your straac to be fed to your milch COWS as hay.- As we have said before, we will here repeat it-~it is just as as so much timothy or clover for them. Custom, hitherto, with most farmers, has consigned itto tho dung heap or cow yard, as thing only fit to be trampled under feet but enlightened economy would allot it much higher destiny. When cuHed with. care, and kept from the weather, it makes as good and wholesome provender, as ever went into the manager of cattle.-Geneses Farmer.
 RhubGr5 Pies,-G Gather a-buqdle ofthe leaf stocks of sufficient quahtity-cut off the leaf and peal the stock ofthe thin epiidermis-cut in quarter inch fieces, and lay them into the crust-covered wellwith sugaf, add nutmeg, orange peel and spice to taste. The flavor is equal, and many deem it preferable to goose- berries. The pie-phnt is perennial. herba- ceous and very hardy. A dozen plants will afford family constant supply.
 Cherry Pie.-Cherry pies should Do baked in deep plate. Take the cherries from the stalks, lay them in plate, and sprinkle a'iit-s tie sugar, and cinnamon, according to thea sweetness of the cherries. Baked with top7 and bottom crust, three quarters of an hour.
 Whortlebe,ry Whortleberries make a very good common pie, where there is large family of children. Sprinkle little sugar same way, and as long as cherry pies.