Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-07-13

PREPARE FOR HAVING AND HARVESTING -
The period Is at hand when the majority Of
our readers must enter upon the two great
compalgns Of the season-haying and harvest
Ing. In order that each Of these important
operations may be promptly and properly
performed, those who are not already equped
Tor action should lose no time in making
suitable preparatlon-ior it is Of the fist con-
sequence that there should be no delays or
drawbacks when the season for cutting
curing and securing actually arrives And
We need not add that this season or period
the time when grass and grain can he most
prutitably and advantageously gathered
arrives before many farmers commence opera
tiOns and hence those who defer cutting
either crop until very nearly or fully ripe,
suffer more or les. damage in consequence
An immense loss is annually sustained by
farmers who allow their hay and wheat to get
too ripe-and yet the practice is adhered TO
in many sections of the country, notwith-
standing the frequent publication of tho
results Of carefully conducted experiments,
proving conclusively the advantages Of early
cutting.
But whatever stage of either crop may be
selected for cutting, it is all important to be
fully prepared beforehand 10 prosecute the
labor vigorously and thoroughly when once
commenced Of late years much inconve-
ulenCc anu IOhs nave uut uulIcquehtIy result
ed from the lack of sufficient and Efficient
aborers during haying and harvesting-
Those who have suffered from this cause
and all others in localities where help 10
scarce and wage. high-Should lose no time
in securing the survice of a sufficient number
of lahorers and Of course such as attend 70
the matter early can engage the most expe-
rienced and capable hands obtainable.
But we fear that in many sections, espe-
cially at the West, it will be impossible TO
procure sufficient help 10 secure either hay OF
grain crop in season, if at all. The unusual
amound Of grain to be harvested in many
districts calls for largely increased force Of
both la5orers and machinery, as well as an
early commencement Of cutting and the most
systematic and energetic management.
And this brings US to another important
item-the use of machinery Many Of our
readers, both here and at the West, will be
obliged to use moving and reapinG machines
The largness of the ops and scarcity Of labor
ers renders this imperative, and those who
require and have not yet secured machines
must necessarily give the matter immediate
attention. And, moreover, the demand is so
great this season, that no one who needs
either grass or grain cutter has any time
to spare in obtaining good machine.
the aim should be TO get the best obtain
able, if possible-for if there is any advan-
taSe in using machinery at all, there is
greater in procuring the most approved and
reliable. In haying and harvesting, more
than at any other season, " time is money"
to the farmer, and he has none to spend in
bothering with poor implements and
machines-such are liable TO break or fail
to perform satisfactorily when most wanted
Hence, II is Of the arst Importance to secure
well-constructed machines OF the best patterns,
and to thoroughly understand their operation
and management,
In many neighborhoods two. three or more
farmers can advantageously unite in the
purchase and use of mowers, pers, horse
rakcs, threshsrs, &c. Even some who might
get along without expensive machinery,
would find it economical to thus Join hands,
for by using mowers, reapers, &C., and
" changing works" the labor of each party
would be greatly facilitated. But we pre-
sumo our friends understand, or can easily
reckon, the benefit derivable from the union
of capital and labor in such matters, and
therefore need no reminders on the subject
Be that as il may, we trust our readers will
be favored with such abundant yields of both
grass and grain as to require early and extra
efforts in securing the crops, and that they
may receive therefor ample remunera.
ton. Rural Ner Yorker, June 80