The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
yuNE FARM woRK--1s6I.
rarm-There is scarcely a more impor-

Than June. 1t terminates the period IN
.ybich most seeds can be sown, and intro
duees the indispensable work of cultlva-
ton. Many early sown or planted crops
that have failed, may yet be replaced if
the whole available area be not already
occupied with growing crops, now is the
time to put in quick growing corn, beans
or other staples. The early planted corn
potatoes, and roots of all kinds, should re-
ceive immediate and careful attention, to
free them from weeds, loosen the soil,
top-dress with ashes, guano, or plaster
and thus secure their rapid growth. Wig
orous growth in the early stages of a
plant, is most likely to be followed by
generous frultlng.
Cultivation of the soil may appear tame
and uriuteresting work in these exciting
times, and the temptation will be great
to leave peaceful fields for the field OF con-
fict, but remember that feeding the coun-
try is as necessary as fighting her battles,
and that full garrisons can only be main
.ained by full gamers.
Barley Will usually yield a fair crop, if
sown at this season, although earlier SOW
ing is more preferable. 1t succeeds best
on a gravelly soil, and may we'll occupy
ground devoted to hoed crops last year.
Sow two and a half to three bushels per
acre, aud harrow thoroughly.
Barns and sheds will soon be needed
10 receive the first fruits of the moving
grounds. Put platforms, bay.ways, &c
in order; clean out all rubish, and repair
floors and entrance ways, if needed. Elk
anime grain bins. wool closets, and cattle
stalls, and e1terminate any vernin.
Beans-Plant, where corn has failed,
if seed of King Philip or other early va
riety, can not be had. They may also be
put in on soil too light for corn. They
do not require heavy manuring; too
strong soil gives great growth of vine,
without a corresponding yield. If the
war continues long, beans will be in great
dcma:d they furnish much nutriment
in small! space. Plant them abundant
~.
Beets-Mangel Wurzel and Sugar va
rietics sown will have plenty of time to
mature for winter feeding. A great saw
ing of hay and grain will be effected, by
having a 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 aud kept thro'-
out the season, or uutil the best prices
caa 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 offensive
smells. Churuing the milk with the
cream, after the latter has ~raisen, saves
the trouble of skimming, and some claim
that more butter is obtained in this man
ner. 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 invi-
ting. and plainly marked. New tubs
should be we'll scalded with butter-milk
before packing, to remove the taste of the
wood.
Cubbages-Plaut out for late crops.
Hoe and cultivate between the rows Of
those already set, at least once a week
the ofteuer the better. Set plants be.
tween the rows Of early potatoes, which
are to be dug the first of July. Examine
often to destroy cut worms and other IN
hectS.
Carrats-Tn favorable seasons large
crops have hcen obtained, when sown first
part of June. Keep the rows well hood,
and thin to six inches apart. They may
be drilled in between rows of onions after
tho second or third hoeing Of the latter.
If this be done, leave every third space
vacant, to give room for curing the onions
when pulled.
Cheese-Study to improve the quality,
rather than to increase the quantity pro-
duced. "White-oak" cheeseS are always
a drug in market, while those of good
quality are always in demand at good
prices.
Cattle-Young cattle, especially calves
of the present season, need attention to
keep them growing. Allow them the
best pasture.
Grain e ,lds will wh;ten to the harvest
in Southern localities. Wheat or rye
should be cut, as soon as the berry is ad-
vanced enough to bear moderate pressure
of the thumb nail, without breaking, or
inst after it leaves the "milk" stage. Ex-
anime the fields for the earliest and best
portions, to be left to ripen fully for seed
Haying will begin, in the earlier Sec
tiops. Cut grass or clover for hay, just
as the bloom is passing away, and tbs
seed to form. If left later,
much of the nourshing part of the stalk
is hardened into woody fiber. Provide a
supply of caps, to be used this season.
Thnr will enable vnn to cure much of the