Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-11-11
Agricultural.
The Farm in November.
"And, when November came, there fell
Another Inning IN, to tell
The months employment; witch we see

away. The first stages Of autumn have
come and touched with gentle hand the
grass of the field, the leaves of the trees,
annd all that was lately so vigorous any gay |
This mouth closes the harvest of the farm,
and is peculiarly the season Of rlpeness.-I
The grass, the grain, the fruits and Indian
corn have been gathered, but some OF the
vegetable productions capable of resisting
the (rosts for season still remain to bel
collected. Nature gives forth her bountIes
according to our wants, and at that period
when it becomes necessary to lay them up
for future supply. The lnquiring mind
will not fail to perceive that the rlpening OF
corn and of various fruits Immediately pre-.
cede The steriry of winter, that man may
hoard in his store-house whatever is neces-
sary during the productive season, for his
own subsistence and that of the animals lie
domestcates for his use,
As the seasons advance, its character
changes AT first there is an eXhlllaratIng
sollness in the air; the sky is bright and
blue the hocks Craze ON the hills, and the
cattle ruminate on the shaded woodlands.
Then, here and there, tree sheds its
leaves, disclosing the summer home of the
BIRDS, and we are glad to see how near they
have been TO US. But towards the close
Of autumn deeper sentiment occupies the
mind, Warmth and brightness gradually
diminish night slowly steals on the day );
the atmosphere becomes chilled and leaves
assume an endless variety of hues, thus
presenting beauties even in their decay
the pastures have darker hue, and the
woods, although their varied and harmoni-
zing tints are inexpresslby beautiful, speak
also of decay; and the sober stiffness Of an
autumnaI sky sheds gentle sadnes over
the scene. Then follows clustering winds,
snow flakes, pinching frosts aud PeIting
storms.
The more pressing and active duties Of
the farm are over for the year. Other gu.
ties there are, and important ones, as there
will ever be; but as there is a time for all
things, so the farmers season of repose, of
quiet reading and contemplation approaches
when he will gather round him the record
ed wisdom of others, or, perchance, re-
cord his own, or mingle in grateful leisure,
in the amenities and kindly charities Of
life.
Now the busy fail will be in full en-
poyement and fill the air about the home
stead with pleasant sound, and invite all
the passers by to look in at the great open
barn doors; while outside the poultry are
scratching for food among the straw, anC
the cattle ruminate beside the hay-rack, ol
can with lnqulrng faces over the gate.
Some November days are devoted to feI
ling the timber and plIlHg the wood, ready
FIR the sled in winter months. Others, tc
an examination of the cellar throwing our
The rubbish and rendering that depository
clean and sweet, so that no unwhoe> ONE
gases shall penetrate the rooms above.
DRAINS will be examined and put in or
der, that they shall carry off waste water
when Winter King has set his seal upon
the EARTH aud no skill Of the farmer can
Uasea it,
AQU2DUcTs must be repaired, that the
wnser's supply of water may not fail
Where a luII, free stream is flowing, there
is less danger of its freezing.
UmfS pun III NINtI NOW anu pIDltClSN Nv
boxes filed with hay, tan, or wrapped in
old wooIIens, will work we'll when those
neglected will fail 10 help you fill the tea
ketlee iii frosty morning
PoINT, with mortar, about the Cnderpn-
ing Of the house and barn 1t is difficult
to keep warm looms where the wind sweeps
under any portion Of the house. 1t works
its way up between the ceilings, and makes
double the fuel necessary TO secure com
Portable degree of warmth
Be KIND TO TIE SToCK-It is much
less labor to take care of animals that are
docile and quiet, than those that are uneasy
and fracuous They will soon catch the
spirit of your own temper If your words
and actions are kind and gentle, they viii
come to their places with confidence ant
allow you to handle them pretty much al
t YOU please Taken from green, succuen
: food, and feed mostly upon hay, they neet
an occasional meal of pumpkins or roots
r to break them off gradually, and accuston
d them to their winter fod Ier
$ FArTING HoGs-lf kept in a prope
e place the temperature of November is ia
a vorable for fauening hogs, Give them
l., day, warm place, feed often on warm food
IA and they will lay on flesh and fat from on
: to two pounds per day, When this is done
r it is profitable for us to raise pork.
}, SHEEP,-These animals do not dsIlk
1t even severe cold weather, provided they ar
: under cover where they can keep themselve
e dry, they should be allowed to go at wi
e into the barn or close sheds, or into tn
l. yard While having the care of shee
r. through several winters, we observed tina
d in clear dry nights, they usually rename
d in the yard during the coolest weather, an
/, they were always healthy; while in tn
:. damp, or rainy weather, although 1t nigh
IS be quite warm, they preferred being undo
II cover
e APPLE, PEAR, PUN, Cherry AID Quinc
IS trees may be planted III this month; S
!. Currants, Gooseberry and raspberry shrub
A. Trim and tie up to the stakes or trell
work the raspberrles OF last summers Gu
st tlyation, cutting out all the old wood, All
" shortening the vigorous growth of the youn
ar -hOots
$, SEEDLINGS AND CUTTINGS should be PR
e, tected by coating of compost, or son
le light substance, such as leaves, hay, stra
re or sbavngs; but perhaps clear earth wouI
Y, be better, though we have never know
" mice attack such plants.
,p PnUNING.-AIl hardy trees may be prur
n. ed this month, ii the season is not vel