Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-11-09

Graln-Seect the best growth for seed, i
not attend to before. Thresh as fast as prac.
ticable. Allo~ DO straw to be wasted; ass il
cut and mixed with meal for feeding, and fol-
litter in the stalls and yards.
Hedges-Plant deciiuous, ba II the sell
- otherwise leave until Spring.
lee Houses may yet be eoustrustsd il unsnp-
piled. Have them in readiness 10 be filled at
the first favorable opportunity.
Ia-door--Cultiya,e the mind dueing shs lei
sure of the season.
LsaVas are useful for bedding, for maAure,
and for protecting plants.
Ploa heavy clay lands intended for sultiva-
tion rsxt Spring, aud leave the farrows to be-
narrowed by The WiLter frosts.
Puupkins--Con,inus to feed TO fsttening
aaairnsls and to nilcl cove II there he large
supply, stora where they will be safe from frost
until used.
stacks--li is wasteful of hay and manure
to feed from tho attack upou the surrounding
grounds. Draw ii to the bA4n aud feed out
apder aove1.
Sorghum Sugar Game Complete cutting aud
manufacturing. Il may be kept under cover
several weeks without iujury--mOderats freez.
ing, after cutting, doea not spoil it.
TurniPs and Carrots-llarVest any remsin-
ing. Store in tbs cellar OF iu pits, with aufi-
cieat protection from frost.
Water Pipea--Cover wish straw or other pro-
per material where there ia danger Of fresz-
iag.
Winter Gfain-Keep all animals from the
fields; the ROOFS need ths lsts growth for Win
ter protection. Let so water stand on any part
OF the surface.
0arnApn AarA NsrssKnp, a Arsl-7-- a..
new orchards, and to fill vacancies in the Did
Many uuaecupieS corners about the buildings
and along lanes can be pro6tablT used for fr0is
trees.
Cherrv trees planted in the Fall in this lat
,tuIe are liable to be killed by frost. Fu,ther
South, the present tins is favorable.
Cider-Finish making before ths apples de-
cay or are injured BY freezing.
Cions-Cut at any Time this mouth, when not
frozen, aud bury in dry earth, either Ous doors
or in the cellar.
Fruit Gather any remaining Preserve in
cool, dark, aud dry place. The cooler fruit
can be kept without freezing, the longer it will
remain sound. Separate bruised or decaying
apples Or pears from tho general stock, to be
used frst.
Iusects--GiEs the borcr ard scale no quar-
ter. Examine t~igs for eggs Of the catsrpil-
lar.
Manure--Top dress orchards aud fruit yards
with compost, to protect the roots and enrich
The soil.
Mice--Where these or other vermin are trou-
blesome, wrup the lower euds of the truuks
with thick .arred paper. Allow no hedge-rows
near tie trees.
Nursery Rows--When transplanting is COM
pletoi for the season, plow between them, and
turn the furroRs toward the trees to protect
them, aud give good surface drainage. If pos
sible, transplant all seedlings this Fall.
Pruning is better performed now .han in
Spring. August is probably the best season
for this work, except in warm climates; there,
the present rnonth Is favorable.
Ounces Gather aud market, or preserve the
fruit as it ripens.
Seeds of Apples, Pears, Qairces, Plums,
Cherries, Peaches, Bnd the various nuts and
hard shelled seeds plant, if not already done
as directed last month.
KITCHEN AND FRuIT GARDEN.-Asparagu
New beds may be made, and roots set or seed
sowu. Cover the beds, With several inches Of
coarse manure.
Beets. Complete harvesting, before bard
frosts. Feed the tops to cattle or pigs.
Blackberry plants may besst while the ground
remains open; it is better 20 put them 10 ear
lier.
Carrots: Dig aud store the remaining Urops.
Celery: Continue to earth up, in dry weath.
er. Stand II upright on level ground ADD cover
with earth. Allow 10 earth TO fall between the
stalks.
Grape Vines: Plant roots and layers Prane
aud preserve the cuttings in boxes Of Garth for
planting next year. Take vines from the
lrells, and cover them with straw or earth.
Ooions: Cover with litter those left in be
ground during Winter.
Rhabarb: Set roots and crowns. Cover with
coarse stable manure, TO protect the roots and
enrich the soil.