Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1859-06-02
farrer's Department.
Calender of Operations ior June.
(Froa tae American Agricultaristl

the first day Of June, before the buckwheut
and turnip fields are sown, the corn aud pota-
toes, carrots and calbages require going
through with tie piow and cuiivator foi,p'td
by the hoe. Some Of the late mpeoent6 DC.
signed to relieve hand-labor are well adopted
TO their work the horse hoe almost taxes the
place of the hand-hoe in the corn-heid W nat
ever is used, see that the ground is well Ieal-
ened up before the roots have cXtendtd lar,
and early keep down weeds.
IF there are any vacant spots which were too
wet to plant before let them not ile idle. There
Ia ample time to grow a soiling crop, if not to
ripen corn. upon sach land. Let no soil pro-
duce weeds only to scatter their seeds for Il
future CROP The prospect HOW is, that every.
thing a farmer can raise will be wanted, at
home Jr abroad, and at higher rates than for
spDe years past.
= BarIey-Will still succeed if sown.
Beans--Plant any not in. among corn or
alone.
Beets-Mangei wurIzei aud sugar varieties
succeed we'll when Sown
Buckwheat--Scw. or even on the first of
July that it may fill its kernels in the cool
weather of Autumn.
Cabbages-Plow aud hoe early ones, plant
among early potatoes, and elsewhere, for late
use Use tobacco dust. lime and ashes sprink.
led over the plants to keep away Insects.
Carrots-HoC and thin early Much labor
may be saved. and better crop secured Ly
taking the carrot, beet and turnip patch III
hand before the weeds get start. Thin ont
literally. -Four TO six inches apart in tie row
is near enough for carrots.
Corn-Replant failures. 1t is not too late
for the King Philip OF other early varieties to
ripen now. Put in freely for soiljng. especially
If the pasture ground is small Mkmen know
we'll its value. and usually plaut largely in
drills
Fences-Shoald be examined often.
Grain Fieids-If there is any foul stuff in
them, select seed patch" ana phil out ev-
cry weed.
Haying-Wili commence according to the
forwardness of the grass. Moving machines
are now so common that the farmer need not
commence upon his crop before the grass is
while wet ud New or rain. n'N - ~O' D'"'
Hoelng wfl. on many farms, constitute a
prominent portion Of the work for June. Clean
tllsge now will make easy work in July.
Msnnres should he made at ererv season Of
the year. Keep the cattle and hog yards well
covered with muck scrape up cattle drop
pings each morning, aud throw them in heaps
under cover.
Potatoes-Keep free from weeds, but do not
ploW among them after they commence bloom
ing.
Poultry require little attention if running at
large, save feeding n little grain and collecting
eggs. Where It IS necessary to keep them in
buildings or yards, it is always we'll to let them
out short time about sundown. Keep roosts
busted with plaster, charcoal or mnck, and bar
relng the contents frequently fof gu0nn.
Pumpkins will still be iE season if planted
either among corn or potatoes, or in patches
by themselves
Sheep-Shear, if not done Guard against
dogs.
Sorghum-Drll in quantity for soiIing
purposes.
Stock-Rase the best calves, lambs and
pigs to breed from. Provide improved breeds
of cattle and horses to cross with your own
stock.
Swine-Whero there is an orchard or small
pasture accessible, hogs may properly have the
range of it, but by all means keep them from
the highways and dooryards If shut up give
them weeds, turf, and other green stuff, daily,
keeping their pens well supplied with absorb
ents.
Tanners Bark-Peel from hemlock and oak
standing it up carefully to dry
Tools for hay and graia cutting, should all
be procured aud put in working order. With
large quantity Of hay and grain to cut,
moving machine will doubtless, pay. besides
securing it in better order
TurnipS-Sow in this or next month.
Weeds-Keep them down while small, if
you would save heavy labor afterwards, and
secure good crops.
ORCHARD AND NURsERT-If the work Of
last month was properly attended to- there is
not much to do now except to keep down the
weeds and stir the ground, both in the orchard
and nursery.
Bndding-May be performed at tie south
Remove suckers from trees buddcd last season.
and keep the growing buds we'll tied ND.
Caterpillars-Destroy any remaining z until
now
Evergreens-Thcse may still be safely trans
planted, do not let the roots he exposed to the
sun while out of the ground Water aud
mulch trees planted last month, if the weather
prove dry.
Frut-Jar the trees gently, and pick up oil
punctured fruit that falls TAin out where it
has set too thickly.
Grafts-Examne and loosen any bandages
cutting into newly grated trees. Replace ce-
ment or grating wax where it has peeled off.
Rub off suckers
Hoeing will be the heavy work of the nur-
s0ry during this month. The pIow, horseshoe,
or cultivator will greatly facilitate the opera
ton. Hoe about orchard trees TO keep down
weeds and grass.
Insects-Wage incessant war against the
whole tribe of fruit iusects-caterpiar cur
culios: apple moths, borers, pear and cherry
Slugs, bark scale, etc. All need attention.
hang open mouthed bottles, half full of sweet
ened water, in the branches of trees, to entce
and drown the narnnt rnillars of nr,rln ,,nnr