Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-02-01


are rather in favor Of wheat grown OF
"fa.low ground" The loss Of one
crop. and other things considered
however, so Gar preponderates. as d
make it advisable to seed frequently Al
least on oats or flax stubble. Sward
ground Is generally regarded as q
good chance for wheat. bat usually,
the ground Is dry and hard at the
season for seeding, and 1t is exceed.
ingly difficult to plow the ground, o,
prepare 1t in proper order for seeding
Every close observer must have
learned ere this the great necessity oi
feeding the land with every means
available.
Not that would wish to be under
stood as recommending the thorough
system Of manureing. now practiced
in many Of the old countries; and even
certain portions Of the Uiled States,
but l do hold it essentially necessary,
10 save all manure, in every form pos.
sible, and apply II to the poorest por.
tons Of the land first, extending its
application as the supply may war.
rant.
The past year has done nuch in
recommending the practice Of applying
manure to wheat ground. The most
careless observer could scarcely fail Ia
observe the great contrast existing be.
tween the wheat grown on manured
and unmanured land.
The propriety. or impropriety OF the
use Of drills for putting in wheat. has
never yet been satisfactorily determin.
cd in our region Of country. l regard
the chances. however. rather in favor
Of drilling wheat and In order to do |,
successfully, the ground should be
prepared in good order. BE sure and
dig around each stump, and finish, by
surface draining each field with the
plow, and broad hoe.
II Is useless for me TO dwell upon
the subject Of growing oats and flax.
The ground should be broken up with
more care than is frequent done, in the
preparation for oats; and would add,
once, for all: that early farming,
wheather oats; fax, corn or wheat,
generally proves most successful, and
particularly is it advisable to SOW oats
early as possible.
have already urged the propriety
Of maturing well, every undertaking
Give your attention to nothing that
you regard Of doubtful utility. and
above all, never be ashamed Of your
occupation or calling. Up to this, the
energies OF large portion Of commu.
nifty has necessarily been directed te
clearing up their farms; and even now
many have only commenced their per.
mancnt Improvements, so far as build
ings are concerned. The advantages
Of barn has been enjoyed perhaps
for short time, and the resolve is now
formed to build house. The labor
and expense incidental to the construc'
ton Of a good house forcibly admon'
ishes the propriety Of getting fully
ready before commencing operations
Let the house be placed sufficient
distance from the barn TO admit Of q
small lot between the door and barr
yard which will be found very conve.
nient. and answer as a pess-way from
the house to the barn. BY way Of the
hog house, corn crib. d., DC. Nc
dwelling house should be erected with,
out a good cellar under, or close by il
and the construction should be such
as to afford every facility. and secur,
every comfort. possible.
No sooner Is n house completed
than the door yard should be nicel,
graded, fenced in. and planted out with
shrubbery, including various kinds o
evergreen. Every pains should b,
taken to make home comfortabl,
and attracting as possible, and res
assured the slothtul and indolent farm
er scarcely ever attains that object.
We feel admonished by the length
Of this essay, TO soon bring Il 20 |
close. The orchard that we have nj
ready spoken Of will need much at
tention. See well'to the tops that the,
DO properly formed and pruned; worl
about the roots; add frequently som'
manure, and II nice, smooth ans
healthy trunks are desired, apply soi
soap and Icy TO them occasionally.
The apple alone 10 not the only frul
that should receive attention ut you
hands. Your selection should en-
brace tho apple, pear. peach. cherry
plum together with the grape, currant
gooseberry, DC.
In passing over tho farm be sur
and place on tho fences such rails q
may have fallen TO tho ground I'M,
eradicate every bush. and rs mucl
rs possible destroy the weeds. New
or indulge In the practice Of throwinl
down fences 10 gain quicker pass
way, but rather 40 ten times tho die
.ance and pass through your gate 0
bars. At every place through whlc
duty frequently leads you, be sur
and erect good gate, and II will b
found the part Of wisdom on your paI
TO build small shop. purchase 70,
tools. and learn 10 do your own roug
carpenter work.
In conclusion permit mo urge III
great duty Of culiivating good gal
den. Manure well. spade deep. plan
hoe and weed; and II tho return
not rs great for labor bestowed, as o
NAMED governor. he was bound I
obey the powers above him. just Gov
any other portion Of the farm. the
! remind Of Il the next time we meet.
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