Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1861-06-13
SatitnIturaI department:
Calendar Of Operations for June, 1861

Calendar OF operations for June, 1861
Farm.-There is scarcely more important
agricultural mouth in the whole year, than
1t terminates the period in which most seeds
can be sewn, and introduces the Indispensable
work Of cultivation. Many early Sown or plant
ed crops that have failed, may yet be replac
ed If the whole available area be not already
occupied with growing crops, now is the time
TO put in quick growing corn, leans, or other
staples. The early planted corn, potatoes, and
roots of all kinds, should receive immediate and
careful attention, to free them from weeds,
loosen the soil, top-dreSs with guano, ashes, or
plaster, and thus secure their rapid growth -
Vigorous growth in the earlier stages of
plant, is most likely to be followed by gener-
ous fruitiDg.
Cultivation of the soil may appear tame and
uninteresfng work in these exciting times. and
the temptation will be great to leave peaceful
ields for the field of conflict. but remember
that feeding the country is as necessary, as
fighting her battles, aad that full garrisons
cGp only be maintained by full garuers.
Barley will usually yield fair crop, if sown
at this season, although earlier sowing is pre-
ferahls. 1t succeeds best on gravely soil and
may we'll occupy ground devoted to hoed crops
last year. Sow two and a half to three bush
els per acre, and harrow in thoroughly
Barns and Sheds will soon be needed to re-
ceive the first fruits of the moving grounds -
Put platforms, bay-ways, etc, in order; clean
out all rubbish, and repair floors and entrance
ways, if needed. Examine grain bins, wool
closets, aud cattle stalls, and extermiuate any
yermin.
Beans-Plant, where corn has failed if seed
of King Philip, or other early variety, can not
be had. They may also be put in on soil too
light for cora They do not require heavy
mnnuring; too strong soil gives great growth
OF vine, without q corresponding yield. II the
war continues long, beans will be in great de
nand; they furnish much nutriment in q small
space. Plant them abundantly.
Bcets-MaDgc Wurzel and Sugar varieties,
sown will have plenty of time to mature for
winter feeding. great saving of grain and
hay will be effected by having good supply
OF these and other roots, TO feed out in Winter
and Spring.
Butter, if properly made during this month,
may be laid down and kept throughout the
season, or uptil the best prices can be had
Cleanliness and thorough working are the two
essential points to be observed Keep the milk
room COOL and free from dust, insects, and Of
fensive smells. Churning the milk with the
cream, after the latter has rasen, saves the
work of skimmiDg, and some claim that more
butter is obtained in this manner Experiment
to learn if this be true; note also the quality
Of the butter. In sending butter to market,
be careful to have the caSk or pail look neat
and inviting, and plainly marked. New tubs
should be well scalded with buttermilk before
packing, 10 remove the taste of the wood.
CchhlUaS- plant fo- orOr- JIoo
and cultivate between the rows of those pre-
yously set, at least once 4 week-tho oftcner
the better. Set plants between The rows OF
early potatoes, which are 10 be dug, the first
Of July. EZaEino cften TO destroy cGs worms
end other insects.
Carrots-In favorable seasons large crops
have been obtained, when 6own the first week
in June Keep the rows well hoed, and thin
to six inches apart. They may be 6ri.led in
between rows Of onions after the second or
third hoeing of the latter If this be done,
leave every third space vacant, to give room
for curing the onions Ehen pulled.
Cheese-Study to improve the quality, ,rath.
er than to Increase the quantity produced
White-oak, ;" chccse5 are always q drug in
market, while those Of first class are always in
demand at good prices
ON-NN'N OO'5 NNGbaI, ChIjVGidliJ GGl CO VI
The present season. need attention 10 keep
them growing. Allow them the best pasture.
Grain Fields will whten to the harvest in
Southern localities Wheat or rye should lie
cut. as soon as the berry is advanced enough
to bear moderate pressure of the thumb nail,
without breaking, or Just after it leaves the
milk stage. Examine the fields for the
earliest and best portions, to be left to ripen
fully for seed
Haying will begin, in the earlier sections-
Cut grass or clover fer hay, just as the bloom
is passing away, and the seed commences to
form. If left later, much of thenourishng part
OF the stalk is hardened into woody fiber
Provide supply of hay caps, to be used this
season. They will enable you to cure much
OF the hay in the cock, which will give a bet
ter quality Of fodder. 4 moving machine and
horse ptchferk will pay on all farms where
there is much meadow
Manure-Turn every source to account as
recommended in previous Numbers. Throw
weeds from the garden etc, into the pig stye,
and supply the swine with plenty of material,
to work over az their leisure
Peas-Sow or plant if there be vacant
ground. They make excellent food for swine,
when fed green with the straw, oTripened and
ground with oats, or when fed alone, cooked
or soaked. Hogs will grow and partly fatten
well peas. The last few weeks feeding should
be Oh cora, to harden the pork
Potatoes-KtQp well hoed until blossoming.
Hill them only moderately. Try top-dressing
with ashes, TO drive away insects, aud to pre-,
vent rottipg.
Poultry-Accustom them to lay in their ap-
propriate places, by confning item in the
poultry yard until afternoon. Allow none to
set q rtar thn a,ilaln oE III raontL c. l..-