Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-15
kGRTCUL TURAL,
From the Baltimore American Farmer.
WORK FOR MARCH.


OrchGrds-1heSe should be overlooked all decd
limbs carefully cut off. close in, the surface should be
made smooth and the wound dressed with plaster of
so co" dn"g lime and clay in equal parts; be treated
10 mixture composed foiiowS:-take 2 h. pitch In
OF roSn H. Of Beeswax, h. turpenline melt and
mix the whole together spread evenly on thick PAPER
or cotton cloth, and apply it to The wound.
1.-THE soil Of your orchard is not fertile and Won cam
not aiI1d. or have not the time 10 manure the whole
spread broadcast around each bushe Of compost
made ms fulONs-take two parts Of marsh mud or
mould the woods, ten bushels Of lime and of bones +,
every 20 bushels Of either Of the two first named substan
ce5 mix the whole thoroughly together and after appy-
Ing II. harrow in we'll taking care not 20 bark the treee
III dong So his done paint the bodies Of your trees
with mixture composed in the proportion of h. sui
phur, quar salt and gallon Of soft soap Should The
Trees be messy, the moss should be previously rubbed
oil with hard brush Fruit trees, like every thing else
that grows require to be fed and kindly treated Good
hult should not be expected from poor soil
Planting out youag Orciards.-So soon as the earth
can be ." lHio good order IN the time set out your
young trees. The sill should have had the advantage
OF poughed crop last session. and to have been liberal
~ anured The holes should be made LARGER Than is nee
cessry 70 enable you spread the roots the holes
sh"ud be much deeper than YOU place the trees
winch should be put with some terzing compost
snch an one VIII answer we have recommended for
old trees.
FeHceS.-These shoald be looked 10 and thorouoblv
repaired do not eurust their examination to any ewes
PIT your own, snpernend, personally those enoaGed
IN iltI repair. Ii you do these things you NAV be cer-
tam that your fences will be placed In condition to re
sSt TIE attempts IF your own and neighbours stock
but if you leave them hers 10 do for You the chan
ceS are, that The repairs will be done but indifferenv
well
Mich Co,rs.-Bestow additional care to these-see
That ~ addition 70 their fodder hay they Get some
thing the shape roots bran or meal made ino sor
his IS irving month upon them. and it is therefore
essential that they he treated wiki increased kindness
Aud while We are upon this subject we wou ask to be
permitted 70 enreat you 70 make up your mind 10 pur
ina few acres Of roots This spring for food for them next
winter.
Early Potntoes.-The moment the ground can Be
poughed and put in o1der, will the best time to plant
your early potatoes.
CatiIc generally, working as well as stock, should be
well fed and cared for this month.
torbing Horses and .Nules.-See that these animals
are well led, cuTned twice day. cIuafly waered be
tore each meal bedded night and sailed twice
week.
Tlbacco Beds.-1hese should receive constant ateD-
ton.
Stccp-I.e those that are in Young receive in ada;
tlon 70 their long jrd.a gill Of meal pr day. each
lie carefully supplied with salt, and regularly water
ed.
urtlre Stock genaaTy-Equal parts Of lime salt
and ashes mixed together. IS beer for stock of all kinds
Ihan salt alone, aud the same quantity will answer i
Is much cheaper. We should prefer oyster she'll 10
lime.
SuJsod Prouehmg-This means Of PREPARING he
earth rs pas ure ir plants feel satisfied is best. and
sEcuId therefore, be pleased il come into fashion
1t would cost more but we feel certain than any sound
sol lha, Is, sill which is not wet, when subsidized
would ylld % to 30 Prr more than when plouohed
IN the ordinary way The plants would have deeper and
heiieT pasture. while the earth would stand drought BET
'er-sa also would the water deposited by heavy rains
Ias "a SOONER, aad be less likely to Interfere with the
beautiful growth &c tile plants
ZOOS and imptcmcnts.-ls your supply sufficient to
e'aAe YIN y do all your work well and in time If
not supply Yourself with Whatever you may need. If
i<e you have are net in good oSe have them repaired
without aro'ter Dag : delay Have you house 10 keen
them IN ! Ii no: forthwith build one
Poultry Hous.-lIave these cleaned out tn rouublv
and uhila-wa>hed.
on Budfines, and Garden and Yard Fences-
Ihtse should all lie white Washed
Siade Tres and ShIuJbery.-If you have none Of
these sources Of comfort and pleasure around your dwell
Ing. r3n them at once-ytur example will incite vonr
ne9h5ors r follow n your fntseps-besides you will
!oFe your home better for ihe improvement.
Cattc FdstUiHg.-Do1't lax your ueghbnr with the
faS'uIi"g Z" Your cattle but fence in pasture Tor them
to find living il.
Ia coSIng our mouths conversation, we say. Good
speed 10 Gu