Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-07-08

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Application of Salt to Land.-The application
of salt which has been discussed among farmers
during the last year and is assuming considers.
BILE degree of Importance, inasmuch as if the state
ments made respecting it are correct. many Of the
difficulties now attending the cultivation of our
staple crops will be removed. Many statements
have been published in this country, and in Flu.
rope, going to show that salt when applied TO crops.
has tendency greatly to increase the product,
and also to prevent tho depredations Of insects of
many kinds, which have sometimes destroyed our
crops. II will he recollected that Mr.. Allen
published in the agricultural papers, nearly year
SINCE, an account OF some experiments made by
MIN, going to show that salt may be safely applied
10 The corn crop after it makes its appearance
above ground, and that the depredations of the
worm would thereby be arrested. The trial was
made on a small scale, by a large number of far
mers, and was found to bo entirely impracticable.
J" Q have not room for even IN abridgement of the
many articles which have ut different times been
gwen to the public upon this subject but shall ven.
ture few suggestions, based upon the publica.
tlons which have been made upon the use of sal,
in this country, and in England.
And first as to the advantages to be derived
from the use of salt. 1t is claimed, in the first
place. that on land to which salt has been applied,
the crops will not be affected by rust. Two or
three communications we're published in our first
volume, going to prove this position. In addition
to these, neghbor of ours, sowed salt in sop.
arate and distinct fields of oats, and although the
whole crop was free from rust, at harvest he in.
forms US that long after the grain was removed,
and the stubble in other places had turned black
and rusty, that on the salted portion remained
bright and entirely free from rust. Other expert
ments have boon published going to prove the cor
rectness Of this position. 1t is also said that salt
has tendency greatly to increase the crop
Here we can say nothing from experience, but re-
spectacle authorities would seem to sustain the po
stion. In what way it acts upon the soil, we
have not heard explained. 1t is possible that up
on dry soils, the tendency to moisture occasioned
by the presence of salt may, in measure account
for the increase in product. After preparing our
seed wheat last spring, the brine in which it had
boon washed, was thrown on a corner of patch
Of potatoes in tho garden. This spot was direct
ly in view from our bed. room window, and for
several weeks the exact places where the brine
sn@;na ra"ia rsntar es taste,1ce deSrce ST moisture
the ground around it. But the greatest benefit
claimed from the use of salt, is the destruction of
the insects which prey upon the plants. The corn
crop has suffered severely in this State from the
ravages Of the grub and wire worm, destroying
as they have in many instances the entire crop.
Crops Of small grain have also been seriously in
iured, and hitherto no remedy has been discover
ed TO arrest this destruction of the farmers
hopes. We ask every farmer who reads this ar
ticle, to give the results to the public.
Quantity 10 be Applied.-the properties Of salt
are such that an improper application would be
very likely to destroy rather than benefit the
crop, but it may be safely applied ut the rate of
five or six bushels per acre. This quantity is said
to be sufficient for all useful purposes, and will in
no case endanger the crop. Salt may now be pur-
chased for about one dollar per barrel, and at
this price, the expense Of an application is triing,
compared with the injury often sustained, and
even when very few worms are to be found. 1t
should be borne in mind, that the application
should in no case be mado after the grain comes
Ip, (althou gh corn might not be damaged by such
lpplication,) but that it should be sown broadcast
before tho crop is planted or sown. This will in
sure safety, which should be ;he caro- of every
Neo York Farmer.
Sir Reasons for Planning an Orchard By
Edison Harkness. lst. Would you leave an in
heritence to your children ?-plant an orchard.
No other investment of money and labor will, In
The long run, pay SO we'll.
I'd. Would you make homc, ,pleasant--the abode
of the social virtues !--plant an orchard. Moth
ing better promotes among neighbors feeling of
kindness and coed will, than treat of good fruit,
often repeated. n. ...
3. Would yol remove from your children the
strongest tempta'i ion to steal !-pIant an orchard
If children cannot obtain fruit at home, they are
very apt to steal it; and when they have learned
to steal fruit, they are in fair way to steal hor
ses. --. '#-.E-
4th. Would you cultivate constant feeling
Of thankfullness towards the great Giver Of all
good plant an orchard. By having constantly
before you one Of the greatest blessings given to
man, you must be hardened indeed if you are not
by n spirit of humility and thankful
ness. ..A .. .. r
5th. Would you have your children love their
home--respoct their parents while living and ven-
crate their memory when dead--in all their wan.
derings look upon the home of their youth as n
sacred spot-an oasis in the great Wilderness of
the world !-then plant an orchard.
9th. In short il you wish to avail yourself of
the blessing of bountifu Providence, which are
within your reach, you must plant an orchard.-
And when you do it, see that you plant good fruit.
Don't plant crab apple trees. nor wild pIums, nor
Indian peaches The best are the cheapest.
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