Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-08-15
SmftulturaI 9epartment. :
Calendar of Operations for August, 1861.

Farm-The first work OF the month IN this
latitude will be TO secure the remainder of the
hay and grain crops. if any uncut. Each days
delay after these have attained their proper
degree of ripeuess, causes loss in quality and
quantity, by the shelling aud waste OF the
grain, aud the hardening of the fiber OF grass
The interval between harvesting and prepar
ing for Fall sowing affords favorable oppor
tunity for draining draaclHg out mucE, clear
ing up hedge rows, repairing buildings, mend
ing roads, and other miscellaneous work which
has been deferred because of other pressing
operations. Now is the time 10 purchase ad
ditional stock for Fall feeding and fattening, if
there be not enough on the fam to profitably
use up the grass, grain and fodder produced.
1t is usually more profitable to consume raw
products upon the farm, than TO sell them as
they come from the field The manure, ifpro-
perly cared for, will keep the land from de-
teriorating, and grain is more readily transport
ed and as readily sold in the form OF lee, ,mut-
ton and pork.
Barns and Sheds need ample ventilation
after being filled with hay aud grain. Leave
the large doors open in fine weather. Keep
the fowls from laying upon the hay, or tres
passing on the grain mOws. Thresh and clean
all Scaiterings Examine the roofs for leaks,
and repair if necessary. Painting is better
deferred until cooler weather
Butter-Observe directions given last month.
Where large quantity is sent to market, it
would pay to cool it we'll in the ice house and
pack the tubs or pals in large boxes, and sur
round them with fresh cut grass, which would
preserve the buttOr from softening by the heat.
Cattle-It is poor economy to keep young
stock or those intended for Fall fattening up
on short pastures Plenty of grass now will
be a saving OF grain hereafter Milch COWS
also need generous fare feed them from the
soiling patch, if one was sown-Or if necessary
allow daily treat of bran or shorts mixed
with water and partly fermeDted.
Corn-The roots should not be disturbed
now by plowing. If weeds are troublesome pull
them by hand, or hoe the surface lightly. Au-
thorities are divided as to the propriety of re-
moving the suckers. 1t would seem that the
grain would be better if the strength of the
plant were directed there by removing super
tuouS growth of stalks Experiments are
needed to determine the truth in the matter
Fallows or Summer Fallows" should not
be allowed to grow and ripen weeds whose
seeds will be scattered in the soil The har.
row will generally destroy those growing, but
few will still be left, unless pulled or cut ny
1NSHSLEUCT ludI MGeuS DiOUuCG SeeuS
by the thousand each.
Fences-Remove all hedge-rows of briers
bushes and weeds Lay new lines of wall
where needed Keep all 10 good repair.
Gleaning-Many bushell of grain will be saw
ed by passing over the fields with the horse
rake after the grain is gathered
Grain-Thresh as early as can be done con-
venienty ; commence with the stacks 1t is
nsuQIIV hpttnF To coll oC tho bot
fairly fixed. Use all that can be turned to ac-
count in fattening stock
Hay-Cut any remaining until now. Gath
er coarse wild grasses for bedding. Secure salt
marfh hay and sedge, during The low tides of
August and remove to safe quarters Surround
stacks with good fences TO keep cattle from
wasting.
HorseS-ConGne them in we'll ventilated
stables during the heat of the day, and turn
them in the pasture on warm nights Breeding
mares should not be overheaed while sucking
their foals. AccuStom colts to be handled
while young.
lnSurance-Keep barns and other out build
ings insured, as we'll as the dwelling. Large
accumulatioDS of hay grain send up column
of vapor which attracts lightning aud exposes
them to be destroyed, unless protected by
lightning rods
Manure-Turn every source for making
manure to account. Now swaes gather road
side weeds, burn brush heaps, clear out prries
sinks, and sheds, etc, aud have large supply
in readiness before fall blowing commences
Meadows-RemOve bushes, rocks, and other
distractions from moving lands Top dress
new mown lands with fine compost, to protect
the roots from Scorching, and quicken the young
growth. Keep stock from meadows until the
grass is three or four inches high, and do not
allow it to be eaten off very close.
Millet or Hungarian GraSS-Cut before the
seed ripens, if intended for hay.
Oats-Cut, as coon as sufficiently ripe
Cure the straw carefully it is valuable for
feeding
Pastures Occasionally scatter cattle drop
pings with maui Now weeds frequently, al
low none to ripen seed. Sow salt about their
roots, to attract the cattle and sheep, and pre-
vent the young shoots springing up. Suffer no
nelds to be fed too closely
Potatoes-Early sorts may be harvested as
soon as matured and crop of quick growing
turnips or late caebages put in their place.
POultry-Allow them to CLEAN the grain
fields after harvest II confined to the ward.
give plenty of water and occasionally a little
animal food, to stimulate them to lay. Fatten
chickens and ducks for market early it takes
less grain in warm weather, aud the prices are
more remuneratiye.
Root Crops-Thin turnips sown last month.
Keep the ground light and free from weeds bv
frequent nse of the cuItvator and hoe.
Rye-Haryest, any remaining. Clean the
fields With the horse rake and thresn out the
scatterings for grinding and feeding to hogs.
Select the hest Growth for seed apd tbrasb