The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1863-07-15
Work for the Farm, Household, &C.,
in July.

| III July.
IL too frequently occurs that haying
and harvesting, which can not be delayed
without loss, requie attention before tho
hoed crops have been thoroughly worked.
The backwardness of the season will be
likely TO intensity this state of things the
present year, and it should be provided
against. Make thorough work in the
corn field, even if it be necessary to en-
ploy extra help at high cost. Weeds left
now will grow rapidly, and not only Sc
riously diminish the yield of grain, but
ripen their seed, and cause much hard
work to subdue them another season. 1t
is essential that the soil be left loose and
mellow, that the roots may find their way
through it easily, and that plenty of air
and moisture may be supplied, which are
especially needed in hot weather. A we'll
titled field will continue to grow during
drouth that would greatly injure corn
standing on compact, unbroken soil.
Endeavor to engage plenty of help be-
J fore the busy timo commences. The iron
muscles of the mower and reaper are moro
profitable and moro easily managed than
: human laborers. The horse pitchfork will
} be equivalent to one or more extra hands.
At no time of the year is more care need
cd to prevent loss o: health by over
work, and true economy requires that
whenever possible, enough help should be
secured TO prevent danger from this
source.
BARNS AND SHEDS
, If not already in order to receive crops,
should be attended to now. Have lad
J ders or other conveniences at hand for as
) cending mows and stacks. Protect such
buildings with lightning-rods, and also
keep them well insured against loss by fire.
4 BUCKwHEAT.
Sow where corn has failed, and on new,
2 or pasture land to be devoted to winter
6 grain. A few acres with This crop may
add largely to the profits of the year. The
grain will be excellent ground with oats
9 for feeding stock in the fall, or will find a
: ready market when manufactured into
6 flour.
2, CATTLE
For fattening next fall should have a
J. good start by being allowed full pasture
IS during summer There should be free ac-
cess to water. If pasture for mich cows
- be short, feed night and morning with
cut grass, clover, or millet, corn, etc, from
: the ground devoted to that purpose
= Calves will thrive well upon good growth
of clover with little other feed.
10 GRASS AND CLOVER SEED.
10 Save enough of the best growth, when
it is free from weeds, for full supply
70 Pull out all foreign plants, and harvest
II before sufficiently ripe to loose by shelling
nc out. There is great room for improvement
'n in grass, by selection Of the earliest and
n' best seed each successive year.
|
at Cut when it contains the most nourish
nd ment. Secure all under cover when prac
OF ticable. If stacks must bo made, keeI
en- them from the ground by laying upoI
're timber and rails, and erect temporar.
IN movable roofs, or thatch with straw. Bet
Id, ter stack grain than hay, if there be shed
for only one.
'ut Too closely cut receive much damag
'eu by exposure of the roots to the burning
ac- sun, especially upon light soil. A libero
'oo top-dressing of fine barn yard manure vii
~ prevent this, and stimulate the ne'
-he growth for abundant fall feed, or for
her second moving. Remove all stones on'
other distractions which cause so muc
annoyance while gathering tho crop
Ia keep out all stock until the grass
wnio w again strongly ro-ostablished.
~" IIOEING
"S' Should be continued as long as pIactI
nnLln Emnlnv horse labor when possible