Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1860-02-02
Calender Of Operations for Feb. 1860

les of the comparative inactivity of the sea-
son, aad is in haste to start the plow the
careless one finds his neglected stock rapidly
losing in value, and is waiting auxiousy for
the first Spriuging Of the grass. The animals
themselves grow restless under confinement.
The main care required during this month
will be additional attention to animals, to keep
them in good heart" that they may have no
loss to rec0Ve" when sprihg opens. Much
preparatory work may also he done, plans Of
work completed, implements prepared market
iag finished, and every thing made ready for q
prompt beginning with the opening season.
BUILDINGS need frequent inspecton.to keep
them from decay. Fasten all loose boards :;
properly secure windows and doors battcn
cracks, knot-holcs, and other leaks where cold
eGtersan hay Is wasted. Get out timber for
new buildings il needed.
CATTLE-Give frequent changes Of food, a.
lowing roots, bran mashes, q little grain, Get,
with hay Cut and cooked foods are most
economical. Give plenty of litter. Keep
COWS about to calve, in scperate stalls with
ample room.
CELLARs-Protect from frost bat provide
for ventilation, especially where there is damp
ness. Sort Of decaying vegetables allow no
accumulation of refuse, but remove all to the
compost heap.
Com Stalks still standing on the field 10 be
plowed next Spring, may he Ieyced during
open freezing weather. This will greatly
facilitate the blowing.
DGAMs-Remoye obstrucioas Of ice, etc,
both around the buildings and in the field
Materials may be got out, and
prepared uader cover Build new aud repair
Old, at the earliest available time
Flax AND lIEMP-FInjsh dressing.
FuEL--Be sure TO provide years supply,
cut aud stored nefore Spring.
GRAIN should all be thrcshed now-vcrmiu
are taking heavy toll secure the bius from
their entrance. Market whenever prices are
rcmuneratige
GRAIN AND Clover F1ELD5-Alow 10 stock
to feed or trampIe the Young growth.
Ii ELP-Sacure a fall supply before choice
hands are all engaged.
H0RsES AND MCLEs-LOok well TO their
feet keep sharp,hod. and clean well after
travelling Give carrots and cut feed. Keep
them in comfortable stables blanket when
excessively cold, and allow plenty Of bedding.
, HoGS-Feed literally, with warm, cooked
food with which mix charcoal aud salt oc-
casjoaallJ, especially for breeding sows. Keep
pens we'll Uttered with leaves or short straw,
10 increase tAe STOCK OIL manure.
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ORCHARD AND NURsERY-UnIess the season
is early enough to admit of trausplau)ug
during the latter part Of the month there will
not be much required here. Where trees are
taken ont early to be shipped South, great
care is needed in packing, to guard against
freezing. Those which are frozen, should be
unpacked carefully and the roots buried in
sand until thawed. Early planting in the
nursery is desirable, aud everything should be
in readiness to commence work at the first
favorable weather. Grating is better done
here in March at the South February is fa-
yorable.
CIoNs-Cut any time this month. Label