Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-03-12
AGRICUL TURAL.
From the Baltimore American Farmer.
WORK FOR MARCH.

March is one of those months in which much labor
to be performed, and in which time is emphatically
equivalent of money. and should, therefore, be hus-
.led with much by the agricuturst, as does
SER his golden hoard. But with all the claims il
IS with il. by proper disposition and arrangement the
.-r and planter need never be hurried though each
1911 lake 1t point of duty to always be busy He,
~ suffers himself to be hurried, very apt do what
is engaged in, slightly, while he who is seadfast
severing and busy. is certain to have what he under
les, well and thoroughly execuled-to finish what he
gins before engaging in any thing els BY such
urse he prepares himself 50 dispose of his force as
produce the pro6ta BILE result. For an agricultu-
St 10 be enabled to place himself in position at
Srabe and 50 advantageous, it is only necessary that
plans Of operation should be ad opted with care and
gment-that he digest them well-and when thus a
tied anil thus digeSed, that he rigdy carry them in
b iect. othng, except under the most urgent cir
stances should be permitted to interrupt their
and as they should be seasonably laid, should
~ he carried out in good time. Delays in every bust
Il 5aught with danger, but in none they more
,hla that of culiivang the earth. A week. or even
w days behind time, in seeding, not untrequenty en-
gers the safety of crop besides which. he who start,
md his time, is scarcely able to catch up with
work, and is, therefore, seamlng against the currer
.purhuut the season.
With these few Introductory remarks, we will direct
antion 10 Of the many things, that should claim
enon.
ON THE FARM.
Handing ont .Ndmre.-As the the time has arrived
every agrlcullurls should address himself to this
,uorious job, we will claim attention, while we offer
words of advice. AS it should be object with
very in improving his lands to distribute his fer
lizers, be they what they may 10 produce equal
~ in the improvement of the soils to which they may be
piled and that only be effected where the manure
alike in quality, and pains be taken TO spread it, as
hat every portion of the field shall as near the
same quantity as possible. Toensure these results, is
neceSsary first, that The from the barn and sta
A yard be thoroughly mixed together before being hall
nut, and secondly, that be observed to have the
eaps dropped from thewagons and in equal guam
X and distances as possible By paying atten
in those particulars the modification may in a great
IRE, be saved, of seeing the grain grow with une-
lxuriance in different parts of the same field, and
smoothing like equality in product may be secured
II should not be convenient advisable, to pillow in the
at the time OF its being carted out. should
N taken to prevent loss by the evaporation Of the fer
Eng gases. There are two ways to effect this the one
BY mixing plaster, other hxer, with the ma
before removing it from its place of depot and The
)Iher. by covering each pile with the surrounding earth
a he time Of throwing it out of the cart. This will
,ust something, and require additional labor but both the
and The other will be refunded in the increased value
impaired 10 the manure. Charcoal will answer as well
plaster. conservator of the ammonaeal gases-so
A.l charred peat and, to certain extent salt marsh
mud would subserve the same purpose We mention
hese several substances, in order that wider field for
action may be unfolded TO the farmer. word or two
to the quantities of the enumerated xers. If plaster
should be used. bushe to every 20 double horsecart
ads viii be about the right quantity-if Charcoal 20
lushe 60 the same quantity of manure, and if marsh
mrd be used about onethird in quantity should be the
.eaiion whicfrit should bear 10 that of the manure
Old Ficld-If you have eyesores of this kind. YOU
may convert them into tolerabe fair pastures BY thor
ghy narrowing them. and sowing each acre 10 bu-
els Of lime. or of ashes and of lime, provided you
eeP the stock off. until the grass gets start
.feado,rs.- Should your meadow be tight bound har-
row it well, sow thereon gallon Of timothy seed per
acre. Toll the seed in and then spread 10 bushels of
lime. per acre, thereon.
Preparation and Pioughing of Corn Ground.-.tIan-
IRE heartily, plough deep, and thoroughly pulreisc your
corn ground with the harrow and roller. These are the
feets 10 the preparation Of the soil for this important
crop Ii your land has not been previously lined or
married. You should apply the other Of these sub
s;ahces Just before narrowing your ground. If the
ground IS thin, 5 bushels 10 the acre will be enough
me- or lug bushels of ma1l-if in olerabe heart YOU
;sy double these quaniiiies-i stiff land rich in organic
u 'rgeiabie matter. you may put 100 bushels Of lime
or $40 bushels of mari. While upon this subject we
will repeal what have often said before that OYSTER
she! line, 10 our humble opinion is as good pound for
HnG mol better. than the best lime for all aU
I.ralTal purpses-and that he who may have mari on
his estate. needs better if having the advantage Of
Hiaer's frost and summers sun, before being used.
Grain Fieids-If your grain fields should show SIGNS
# winter killing, harrow aad roll them so soon as the
frost may be Of be ground. DON'T be afraid Of drag
ging the wheat plas out Of the ground-wha, the har
row may drag up will be- returned by the roller and from
every JOINT pressed into the earth BY the latter impe-
lnent new plant will rise. Should you, however, be
100 lmid to use the harrow don't fail to apply the roll
ler Should you ties: its value you will ever after
resort 10 it, as The paHacea for winter killed wheat
held
Barey-Ths grain should be put in as SION as the
ground is in condition to be thoroughly prepared-a,
IS the frost is of the ground 1t delights
IN deep nams. but they must be in good heart-poor
lands do Mt suit Barey--iu good sill it will prove
NH, able crop. and much should he grown than i.