Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-03-11
farmtr's department.
Operations for March.

experience LtlHl we are at IL lOSS 10 kilUN HOW
TO fill out this Calender. OF snow We have
scarcely enough to keep one in mind of how il
looks, or what are its effects. We are, how
ever, even yet looking for parting glimpse OF
Old Winters peculiar features. Supposlng
that this will be the case there is work enough
on hand that needs attention. There is tim
ber to be got ont of the woods tor farm pnr-
poses wood bark and timber to take to mar
ket and the years supply of fuel to be look
ed after, &c, &c. The farm animals need as
much care in the sleety, chilly weather as III
the coolest season.
BEEs-Return those which have been In
verted to an upright position, and arrange
them in their Summer quarters. Trim off any
decayed or mody comb, and feed stocks which
are sort of food, guarding against robberies
CATTLE-Give plenty of feed at stated times.
Look well to cows coming i'm Young stock
should not fall away in flesh at this season -
Have working oxen in good condition for the
heavy abors approaching Continue to give
roots with cut hay, or straw, and ground feed.
CE1LARs-Cleanse from any accunuhtioHs
Of dirt or decaying vegetables, aud sort over
fruits, potatoes, &c.
CLovrR-Sow on fields which received tim
othy seed last Fall If sown upon light
snow more even seeding can he had. aud the
melting of the snow will carry the seed in the
ground From six to twelve quarts per acre,
according as the ground is loan or clay soil,
is suitable quantity for sowing.
DRAINING-Commence as soon as the frost
will permit and thus make the swaleS and bog
lands the most productive portions of the farm.
FExCEs-Procure materials and build where
the frost is out. Employ the stormy days in
making gates to supply the place of bars.
FonDER-Use as last month, remembering
that cattle require feeding at the North until
May.
FoREsrs-Look to their future growth, in
setting out the yearly supply of wood. Cut
down the old aud decayng rather than the
thrifty young growth. With julicions thin-
ming and an occasional cutting off Ia few acres
of thrifty woodland will keep up a constant sup,
ply for family fuel
GRArN-Procure supply Of good seed for
Spring sowing. Keep live stock OF all kinds
from the growing fields
Harrow out the corn roots Of last years
growth, as soon as the frost will permit
HEDGE Rows-Clear brierS, bushes, &c,
from the fences that the plow or scythe may
make clean work close to tn m worn fence
with every angle filled with bushes has an un-
slightly and sloveny look
HoGs-Keep them employed in composing
muck loan, and other manurial agents. If
properly managed heretofore an increase of
stock will now be looked for Give breeding
sows charcoal, salt and little animal food -
See that sufficient bedding is provided
HORSES AND MUIEs-Prepare and harden
them with suitable food for Spring pIowing and
other heavy work Try peck of carrots
day to each animal, giving less quantity Of
oats. il they refuse them al first cut and mix
them with Indian meal
MANUREs-Cart TO the lots where they are
to be applied dump in large heaps and cover
with mnck or plaster. Keep the manufacto-
ries at work, from the horse and cow stables
to the hog pens, priyies and hen roosts. A little
time spent among these daily, adding muck,
house slops, &c, and throwing into heaps un-
der cover will pay a good interest III the next
corn crop.
Maps Of the Farm may pros tably be made
by children during the evenings. L"t them
mark off the different lots. locate the buildings
represent the orchard and woodland, on large
sheet Of paper, and on this mature your plans
for the coming season. Records may be kept
within the different Enclosures and the maps
filed away at the end Of each year as instruc-
tive reference 1t will also create taste for
drawing on the part of the children.
MEADOws-keep stock of all kinds from
treadng up and guawing off at this season.
Plow when the frost is ont and the ground
is dry. Avoid turning over cltyey soils in a
wet state unless you want to make bricks
PoTAToEs-Have seed i'll readiness. If
raised for many years on the same farm, try
an exchange with those of different locality.
Both the common and sweet varieties should
be planted South dnring this month
Sheep will perhaps be dropping their lambs
during the latter part of this mouth. Provide
warm quarters for them. Feed roots or grain
to those with lamb, and keep seperatc from
other stock.
SUGAR MApLEs-Tap when freezing nights
are followed by thawing days. Have every
thing in readiness and boil down as fast as it
can be collected from the trees.
Tools Of all kinds, working gear for horses
and oxen, wagons, carts, &c, should be pro,
cured or made at once.
Turnips, Carrots, &c, are, we trust, still in
sufficient quantity to furnish daily supply TO
mich cows, sheep aud horses. They will not
come amiss for young stock or working oxen.
WoeD-The favorable Winter has hccn a
good season, to collect the down stuff in
the forest Finish obtaining the years supply
early and have it cut up at the door aud hous-
ed or sheltered from rain, for seasoning and
use-American AgricaHHria.
ISg- Corn for seed should be saved early in
the season. Select ears of medium size, plump