The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1854-07-05
The Plantation.

anu DoiIS. SnaIIo", suIace, WIFI hS"t
sweeps, followed BY the hoe. vii. be found
the best method for the accomplishment
of this object. Hard soils, inclined to bake
and crack, should be stierrcd constantly in
dry weather. but do not disturb them while
wet, or you will do far more hurt than good.
Corn should now be laid by" in most locali-
ties. A "cultivator," surface sweep, or side
harrow, which leaves the ground open and
mellow, without at all disturbing the lateral
roots, is the proper implement for this work
following with the hoe, to cut down stray
weeds, and loosen and raise the earth just
around the stalk, Before running through
the rows with the sweep or cultivator, Cow
Peas may be scattered broadcast or planted
with the hoe in the rows between the hills.
Work your Sweet Potatoes carefully, throw
ing up some fresh mellow earth TO the ridges,
and destroying all weeds. Make your l..st
planting of"draws;" and if the weather is
very dry, before planting dip the roots in
thin batter of muck and water-plant just
at night-fall-pour n little water around
the "draw" and then sprinkle some earth to
it, leaving the surface dry, to prevent eva-
poration. Towards the latter part of the
present, or early in next MONTH, cut and plant
out, and should you have taste for expert
ment you may try the following from B. a.
SrRoDEL, of the Americus Female Institute.
Mr.. s., writing to the Georgia Telegraph
says:
at may not be known to all of your read.
ers that the sweet potatoe vine may be saved
through the winter and used the following
spsring in propngating a new crop. ] have
tried the experiment during this year, TO my
1aeptire satisiactieas allf khssefore feel it my
0io. . copipnnles e stsult for the ben
s, HI <|sl f.ll (any time,
= s.. n III eAftls % The depth of
><> Il 1tsen inches; cover the vine,
whfst danpwitlI partially rotted straw, (eith-
er pine or wheat will aswer) to the depth Of
six inches, and cover the whole with light
soil about four inches deep. In this way
the vines will keep during the winter, and
in the spriug they will put out sprouts
as abundantly as the potato itself when
bedded. The draws or sprouts can be PLAN
ted first, and the vine itself can be subsequent
ly cut and used, rs we generally plant strips.
This experiment is worthy tie consideration
of farmers, as it will save II great many seed
potatoes, particularly on large plantations.)
which can be used for feeding"
Begin to prepare land for Turnips, of
which it will be well to SOW largely. Good,
rich new ground may answer without man.
nre, but old and poor land must be well en-
riched. The deeper you plow and the finer
you pulverize the soil, the greater will be
the yield. Guano, super phosphate of lime,
broken bones, or n compos; of fwoods-mould
and well rotted stable manure with bones
and ashes, are all proper for Turnips. The
manure may be applied in the drill or broa1-
cast, TO conform to your method of sowing.
We prefer drill culture, in almost all cases.
The Ruta Baga, Red Top, q strap leaf,")
Early Flat Dutch, Yellow Aberdeen, Globe,
and Norfolk are all good varieties. Cow
Peas may now be sown in the drill for seed,
and either in the drill or broadcast for hay.
Corn for fodder may still be sown in rich,
moist land--drills feet apart, 2 bushels
to the acre. highly ma'ured and worked
often. Swamp and low, marshy land may
now be cleared up--ditches and drains dug,
&c.
Grass and Woodland Pastures.
Select q piece of naturally moist and
well timbered land--cut down and grub up
brush, briers &C., leaving the large trees