Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1860-02-22
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Fom the Ar.ericaa 4gricultarist.
Calender OF Agricultural opera
tio:.s for February, 1S6C.

Calender OF Agricultural opera
tio:.s for February. IS6C.
F,rI .February, though the shortest
month Of the year. IS at the North counted
most tedious By many. The energetic far
mer wsariea of the comparative inactivity of
the season. ard is IL haste - start the plow;
the careless one finds his neglected stock rap
illg losing in value. aud is waiting anxiously
FOR the first springiug ofthe grass. The AMI
mails themselves grow restless under conine-
ment.
The main care required during this month
will De additional attention 20 animals, 10
keep them in good heart" that they may
have no loss TO recover when SFrins opens
Much preparatory work may always DC Gone
plans of work completed, implements prepar-
el. marketing finished, and ev Tyihing maee
ready for prompt beginning with the open
ing season.
En;lGings need frequent inspection to keep
,hsp from decay. Fasten all Loose boards,
properly secure winlows ani doors, batten
cracks. knot holes, and other leaks where cold
enters and hay is wasted. Get out timber
Tor new buildings if needed.
allowing roots, bran. lDashes, little grain
Get, with hay. But cookei foods are most
economical Give plenty of litter. Keep
COWS about to calve, in seperate stalls with
ample room.
CELLARs.-Protect from frast, bust pro-
vide for ventilation, especially where there Is
dampness Sort ont decay,ng Vegetables; al
low no accumulation Of refuse. bus remove"
to the compost heap.
Corn stalks still standing on fields to be
powed next spring. may be levelei during
open freezing weather. This viii greatly ia
siliate the plowing.
Ccrroa soon as the season permits
prepare deep rich beds of fine fl'h to brin:
forward the plants as carly may be.
DR.rxs Remove cbstru oF ice. &c;
both around the buildings ani in the hsld.
FEgc1Se.- e.-Msterials NAV be got out anc
prepared under cover Build new and re
pair CID at the earliest available time.
Flax AID HEMP Finish dressing.
FuEL.-Be sure to provide years supply
cut and store away before spring.
Grain should all b. threshed now-yerini,
are taking heavy toll; secure the bins fro''
their entrance. Market whenever prices ar.
remuneratiye
GRaIs and CLOVER FIELDS Allow III
stock 20 feed or trampie the young feed.
RsLp-Seeure full supply before choie
hands are all engaged
HORSES and MULE..-Look well to thei
feet; Keep sharp-shod, and clean we'll afte
travelling Give carrots aud cut feed. keeI
them iu warln stables, blankets when excess
iveiy cold, and allow plenty OF bedding,
Hoos.-Feed literally with warm conke'
food, with WHICH mix charcoal and salt ocea
sionaily. especially for breeding sows. Reel
pens sell littured with leaves or short stray
to increase the stock of manure.
Ics HousEs.-Conplete filling. examin
drainage aud ventilation to secure perfec
preservation.
MAxUKz-D. pend on home manufacture
rather than the purchase of highly sdvertise'
compounds Keep muck or plaster in al
places where snlnonis may be absorbed =
Cart it out in open weather.
MAPLE SuGAR.-tiave all apparatus ii
readiness Commence tapping as s"on as sal
will start F1r large groves. an improve,
esaporato. will pay.
PoTaTozs-Sccure the best fer seed; kee
varieties seperaie At the south plant earl
fcf %lrt5erh Markets.