Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-10

But it might have effect upon the other con-
stituents Of the sell. 1t would have con-
siderable eject upon the vegetable matter
of the soil.
Mr.. John Seldom, Of Fredericksburg,
inquired of Mr. Boulwarc, how long, after
he first lined was 1t before he saw good re-
sultsl
Nr. B. said he had lined for ten years.
1t was FIVE before he experienced its bene-
fits.
Subsequently, Mr.. B. stated that there
had been two opinions as to the relative
value of oyster shell and stone lime Once,
the preference had been givcnto stone lime;
now oyster shell is preferred as the more
valuable.
Mr.. Gooch. Mr.. Carter, Of Shirley,
says he has not been able TO perceive any
difference in their effect on the land. Their
relative value to the farmer consists in the
relative cheapncss and convenience with
which he can procure them.
Mr. Seldom said he had seen sorrcl grow
on lined land.
Afterconvcrsationb between several mem
bers--
Mr.. b. referred to what Col. Wright
had said about there being an abundant
growth of sorrel in London where plaster
had been used freely, and lime to some ex-
tent.
Some gentlemen here remarked that it
would often grow for year or two after
the application of lime, and then disappear
from the land.
Mr.. Edmunds. We have not much sor-
rel in Halifax
Mr.. Seldom. You have broomstraw,
which is sort facid.
Mr.. l.. Yes, limestone is everywhere.
Mr.. Warner Taliafcrro. II is on the best
lands in Gloucester.
Col. Wright. We have very little in
London.
Mr.. Carter. We have, in London, sor-
rel to great excess occasionally, and then
It disappers for years. It's preceded gen
orally by dry season.
Mr.. Taliaferro gave some interesting
statements as to the use oflime in Glouccs-
ter. Plaster is rejected, as its effects are
regarded as precarious. Experiments had,
however, to be made with that which was
old, since there were no mills for grinding
it. Mr.. James Roy always mentioned its
efficacy, and was enabled 10 apply it fresh
by making his plantation force beat it up,
on rainy days. Both clover and plaster
are used only ON small lots-nothing being
sown with the small grain crops.
/ T.1 N,,.I, ~. r,-,,.o. - q .,,o.,;o,,
previously asked) said he had no parti-
cular time for sowingclover The months
of January, February, March and April
were the season. He preferred &c sow in
January; had tried t&al,li seeding, and failed;
does not narrow in the seed; sows on corn
land which has been put in wheat; does not
sow orchard grass; sows timothy for graz
ing, and we Craze heavily.
Mr.. Edmunds. Has any one tried hor-
rowing in the spring?
President. have. II has no effect ex-
cept on the clover. Half a gallon Of clo-
yer seed, dragged in, is better than a gal
lon not.
Mr.. Seldom recommended the rolling Of
clover seeded on cortland wheat, in pre-
ference to narrowing.
The President stated practice of graz
ing his sheep upon his wheatin the spring;
found it beneficial.
Mr.. Edmunds. VIII grazing with sheep
in the fill be a preventive against fly!
President. Cannot say. Some of my
neighbors do it, and think it has that effect.
A subject for the next meeting was Sc
lected, one of the members appointed to
commence the discussion, and the Club ad-
lourned.