Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-03-25

WHEAT IN THE GRoUND.--The late warm
weather has effected perceptabe change
in the appearance of the wheat fields in
this vicinity. That, which has not been en-
tirely drowned out by the wet weather, is
beginning to wear healthy appearance
and the indications at present are that we
will have an average yield. As we have
before remarked, that put in with drills has
suffered least from the injurious effects of
the winter. There was an unusually large
amount sowed last fall in this county and
We hope for bountiful yield.-TFn Tri.
To CuRE RHEUMArIsM-Seeing in late
number call for a recipe for Rheumatism,
l forthwith send one that is first best
Take large handful Of wild, blue flag root.
and as much black cohosh root, (pounded
6ne;) put it il into quart Of best brandy !;
let it stand day or two; then take a tea
spoonful three times day till nearly we'll
Then taper off gradually to one day until
cured. This is also preyentivo.--Raral
New Yorker.
HoRsE- -CHEsTNUT-This tree is probably
so called from the partiality that horses
have for its leaves and small branches. 1t
is said that its fruit eaten by horses will
cure their coughs. Steeped in lime-water,
and afterward washed clean, then mashed,
tbev are said to be excellent food for sheep.
FAcTs Winch EVERY LADY SHOULD
KNow.-7o make Flannels Keep their col
or and NOT skrink:-Put them into pail,
and pour boiling water on them, letting
them remain in this condition until cold
This should be done the first time washing
The Wheat CRoP-The Dayton EN-
pirs says, the late warm rains have had an
excellent influence on the wheat fields. A
few weeks ago the fields looked very un
promising, but they now generally bid fail
10 yield an abundant crop, especially whca'
that has been drilled in.
THs WuEAr CRor. by intelligence
from various portions Of the country, W.
learn that the prospect for the new crop o
wheat is quite cheering, though, as usual
there are some croakers who eroak from
habit, and not because the crop presents an,
appearance that is discounging. Mario,
Repa5licaa.
Egcrgreens, should be transplanted whel
the buds are just bursting Be sure ant
have large ball Of Garth around the roots
for, II they are exposed TO the air, and be
come dry, the plants arc almost sure 10 die
= Ohio Farmer.
Draining may now be performed adVar
tagcously. Ia laying tile, pay attention I
the levels, as water will not flow up bill
and the sediment will collect in all low spot
choking up the drain Ohio Farmer.
Coal AsHEs AROUND APPLE TREEs.-
We reply to subscriber IN Indiana, that
Is we'll 10 put small quantities Of coal ashe
OF blseksmith's einders around apple tree,
on all porous soils, but not on stiff elays.-
Coal ashes composted with black muck
good dressing for shubbery on all ligh
soils Ohio Cilfivator.
LtFErIME or BEEs.--Prof. ]. P. KirtlanC
Of Cleveland, 10 a lecture on bees, state
that The queen lives about four years; th
workers six months, and tho drones four I
fse months.
Plant potaioessoon after tho ground thaw
in the spring il you would be sure Of eroE
No matter il they freeze 10. they will not b
injured
Bayari Taylor says the hot houses of III
Cxars, ia latitude 60 norlh, contain the fir
est collection Of tropical plants in Europe
Palm ireIs are sixty feet in height, an,
there are banks Of splehlid orchArd5. Tn
hot hese afa shout mile and half j
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