The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-10-14
Work for the Farm, Household, &c,
in October.

in October.
Take time BY The forelock this month.
But little growth will now be made by
any summer crops, and without season
able attention, some Of them may be kill
ed or injured BY the frost. In addition
to gathering the corn, sorghum, roots, ect.,
may bc needed for safely stor-
ing them. To save crop requires as
much forethought as to raise it. There
should be general clearing up before the
weather becomes inclement. The stables
aud cellar should be put in readiness, ma
nure drawn out from the yards, ripened
weeds gathered and burned, stock looked
over and the surplus disposed of tools
safely housed, and every thing made snug;
then, when the blast comes whistling from
the North, the farmer will be prepared to
answer it with q cheerful whistle from
within doors, surrounded with comfort
and rejoicing in the sense of security.
BEANS.
Thresh out as soon rs sufficiently cured,
and preserve the stocks for feeding TO sheep
or horses, for which they are good fodder.
BUILDINGS
Will soon be subject to searching winds
and driving storms, which will find en-
trance through all neglected crevices; one
dollars worth Of lumber used in making
them weather-proof will save many dol
lars in fuel and feed. See that cave
troughs and leaders are FREQ from leaves
or other distinctions, and drains in order
to carry off water. Apply paint whero
needed. If manure is 10 be thrown ont
of stable windows, build shield of boards
to keep il from contact with the sills and
sides of the building and thus prevent
their decay.
BUTTER.
Increase the quantity and quality BY
feeding the cows pumpkins, surplus cab
bage leaves, beet, carrot, and turnip tops,
etc., as the pasture fail. Pack full sup
ply for winter use. If properly made,
thoroughly worked, and stored with care,
butter made now will command au extra
price before Spring.
CABBAGEs.
Secure the late crop before injured by
frost. Lay head downward in trenches,
with rails at the bottom TO keep them
from the ground, cover with straw and
then with earth, laid up in wedge shape
ard packed smooth, to shed rain. Feed
out the surplus leaves.
CATTLE.
Commence TO feed with stalks or other
fodder before the pastures are entirely
bare. Grass partially nipped by the frost
loses much of its nutrtative qualities, and
will not fully supply their wants. Com
mence stalling early. Provide shelter be-
fore the incloment season commences.
cpTtAps
Prepare against freezing weather by
banking up, if needed, but allow proper
ventilation. Cement floors are neat, and
will aid in preventing dampness and OK
Guiding vermin.
Harvest early and store 10 the barn,
cellar or other secure place, for feeding to
stock in Winter. The tops, if in good or
der. are excellent for milch cows or other
cattle.
CORN.
Cut up, bind, and stock for husking
or husk at once in the field, if IL be moi
an object to save the fodder.
GRAIN.
Have all threshed and safely stored
! ready to take advantage of favorable
market. Reduce all contracts for future
delivery to writing, and ascertain the re
sponsibility of parties before closing
bargain. Cash is the safest pay-master
: the world over.
SHRUBS.
: Plant freely of the hardy sorts. These
Q mostly do best when planted in the Fall
American Aorieulturist.