The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-03-29
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-, WORK FOR THE MONTH.

o.iOr system is Vi as "'"o =. - 8 ~
V'"' n other individuals, and we'll arranged
I"" e,ns,atons is essential to continued success.
EKr'N f,r eperv thing, and every thing an sts
TdFr" first truth in farmers metophy sizes;
sN@ rroves itself, and of which the simple
N' WV Ian ;s sufficient. The farmer then should
farm divided according to system; his
= "'" ,,,ld follow each other in regular order;
VI ,anerce of these governing principles should
"" in every department of his business;it
10 seen in the feeding and management OF
limbs, in his fences and gates, and in his
I'd harms. The farmer should have his
.,,,ining an accurate map measurement OF
'r w. and each field, and in this every alter
Wv .bovH be made and recorded. There are
Awbo Iiv ard farm at hap hazard: and
MI "' 49,, ,,e merchants and manu- factGrers who
# .r,,, their business in the same way, and usua!
nab the same results: that is with tho loss oil
and copital.-"Order is heavens first law"
q .IAo who ,ransgrcsses, whatever may be his EN-
.,msnt, must take the consequences.
81 Iisbio beautiful explanations of the manner in
r,h MASTER performs its fleets in promoting the
N ,or,h Of plants, have given an increased impulse
,be use oflhis invaluable article, and we hope
\ tyey farmer will try some of it on his clover, grain
,,o potatoes, &c, this year. On sandy soils, its
4 ,aue will be more apparent than on any others,
n md though little used on the potatoe crop,we have
.,rd Of instances where it has been nearly or
mite doubled by its application. There is no
n,rure Of this class, which will at all times, and
|or all SOILS produce the expected effects, and oe-
,,s,oool failures will never deter the experienced
farmer from their further use. On suitable soils
t,s,er is The most efficacious as we'll cheapest
manure that can be used
March is the month for making that most de-
GOus of sweets, maple sugar; and the farmer who.
with the means IN his possession of providing him
4 self with this necessary article, negiects to do It,
4 and depends on Cuba or Louisiana; so far surren-
A as his independence. Maple trees will yielo
Am four TO six pounds of sugar per tree, wher
y vNsnded, and in medium seasons The labo
nuiired comes ct time when little else can pro-
fuy be done; takes but a few days; and the re
kDhsa material contribution TO the profits of the
un, and of the comfort of the family. The ut
hm degree of neatness and cleanliness should be
: Observed in every thing relating TO the Isugal
Manufacture; no burning of the syrup. or sourins
q the SAP allowed; and this system carried ou
NM 1--WE vure beautiful sugar.
EW 1t is well Nv farmer TO be looking ahead, and
gscuing snch seeds as he is intending 10 plant oI
+ low The coming season. He who has noticed The
ference in the crop between plants produced
pom good ripe, perfect seed and those from inferior
#tmipe, or perhaps injured seed, will understand
#he pOpricty OF attention to this point. 1t is moi
No. much to say that thousands of acres of corr
&fl, almost annually, from using bad seed. Better
70 pay double price for good seeds, than use poor
us, fhey could be had for nothing. To at
np economy in this way, would be TO invite
pertain failure.
a Ills the custom 20 SOW clover and grass seeds
winter sown grain in March, and if there is
Pae snow it can be done much better and NOR,
FMIy than without. Never attempt to seattle
ch light seeds in windy day; and ifyou valu,
Mood crops, clean fields, and peace of mind here
hh, be careful TO SOW nothing but pure seed ir
bG field
March is a rying month for domestic animals
hea!ed during our long winters as too many O
hem are. There is degree of cruelty in thu:
aisurving so many creatures, that deserves The
FTerest apprehension; and even regard to prof
mould induce different course. just compare
aecOw we'll kept through the winter, coming out
eek and smooth in the spring, with one reduced
MA skeleton, barely making live of it, and re
Fot'ns good pasture till July to get her in order
sa'A' 10 with sheep, swine, and horses. No
Rn'" mas right nor should he altemptto keep
F"0'e ANIMALS than he can keep well, and the pro.
aN0n'ns OF his stock to his keeping is one ofthe
'D"sS 'nat distinguish the good farmer from the
poor one
''''eS must be looked to this month, as lima Is
"p'' unless cared for, to be stroling about the
ana Will do much mischief on newly seed
Bs,s ''' 'anos' and nearly destroy such wheat.
'' Us 'hey can obtain access to. Drains should
nt% '''ned' suices cleared ,stagnant water let off
ham ,'"" crops examined, to prevent injury
,,.;. wv" Sources In all places where frequen,
.s. a"u repassing is to be done, substitute
IA, wi bars, and you will have access 10 your
's greatly facilitated
IN .. you made all necessary preparations for
bsO,, lug season. Are your agricultural imple>
bkp, s'0a order, your plows, hoes, scyihes,
y asu s ns carts, &C., ready for use? Far.
,hI I " most unpleasant, when a piece ofworl
hs NV u0ne' to be obliged to go to neighbor for
Tho oy implement, and ie is not unfrequent-
anjDa ",a' time spent in borrowing and re-
,.r s TOOL, would purchase now ono or :,