Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-11-03
AGRICULTURAL.
RecIniming Broom-scdgc Trees

RecIniming BrOOm-Sedgc Trees.
Mr.. Editor " our friend desiring in
formation 10 relation to the best method
of bringing n 'broomsedge field into a
moro profitable crop. is entitled TO all the
instruction we can give him. We have
had some experience in the matter of
this broomsedge. Its growth is an evil
dcnce Of either sterile or an imperviouy
clay SOIL When growing on the former,
our advice is, let il continue to grow I'M
iii it shall render the soil adapted to the
growth of some other vegetable. The
broomsedge affords Mt least protection
from the sun rays and its roots. where
well set, prevent injury from washing
rains. If your soil, however, is OF a tena-
cious clay, and the land level, with no
drains for excess of water, first drain of
with bitches, if necessary. If the land is
undurafing sufficient to permit the escape
of water, or rather so that bitches may be
dispensed with, break the land with a
four horse turning-plow, if too heavy for
two horses turning under the growth of
straw when green, and incorporating it
with the soil. Ifthis is done in this lati-
tude, about the first of October, the straw
viii undergo decomposition before the
first OF March. The application of few
bushels of lime in addition to this will ac
CELEBRATE the process of decay. and render
it wholesome manure for the crops In
tended for the field the following years.
In this subverted condition, let the field
rest during the freezes and rains Of winter.
About the first of March, if intended for
corn, or about the last of that month, if
you design to plant cotton. begin your
preparation for crop by blowing it a.
gain with turning plow, Zone horse) and
following Immediately behind and in the
same furrow, with a coulter, or a long
sharp scooter. After finishing this plow-
ing, cross pillow it with the turning pillow,
and the operation of breaking the clods /;
and tearing asunder the roots from the
adhorink clay, is more effectively per-
formed il there has been rain to settle
the earth before beginning to cross pillow.
After this, harrow it with iron harrows,
and If You chance to be without harrows,
procure bars of iron and make them your
self After narrowing, prepare your beds
for cotton in the common way, and plant.
us tHiy appear tpupie'pii"' put u -
the only wayto make crop on land given
up TO broomsedge. 1ftreated in this way,
II will amply compensate you for all trou-
bic. II is not necessary to say anything
Of manure. The more manure, the better
your crop. Ifthe land has not beenplowed
before the straw has been scared and vel
low. select dry day in January and burn
the straw as close as possible, and pro-
coed as before stated. | will not close
this without word TO you, Mr.. Editor.
Every man who reads the Caltirator
thinkingly, is, or should be a friend to
you. To me it is always refreshing to
turn from thepoli,icai aspirants ofour day,
and contemplate one WHO'S laboring earn
estly and accomplishing more good for
his country and his countrymen, than all
the demagogues or politicians from Maine
to Louisiana Go on in the good work.
We have been in need of yonr pen at
the South for years. We need just such
leader as you arc. Your vindication of
Southern institutions and Southern peo-
pie, will ever entitle you to our admira-
ton and gratitude. JENKINS.
Montgomery. IA. Sept. 10, 81.