Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1865-06-14

SsAsoyABLE SuGGEsr1oxs.-To those who
are fond of the Okra, Tomato, and Lima
Bean, we would commend the following dIrec'
tions for their preservation. If Carefully OBJ
served, these vegetable luyuries may be en-
loved in almost as much perfection at mid:
winter as if they were fresh from the
CAMDEN:
O1nA FOR WlHTER.-Take the pods when
tender, cut them into slices or cross cuts half
an inch thick, spread them out on board, or
string them, and hang them up in an airy
place TO dry, and in lew days, they will be
ready to put away in clean paper bags for
winter use. For soups they are as good as
when fresh in summer.
ToMArors FOR W1NTER.-Gather the Tom.
atos when they are quite ripe, least full of
water, and most full of the Tomato principle,
that is to say in sunny weather in July or
August. ltis better that they should be
small, or only of moderate size. Scald them
in boiling water. Peel them, and squeeze
them slightly. Spread them ON earthen
dishes and place the dishes in brick oven,
after taking the bread out. Let them remain
there. until the next morning. Then put
them in bags, and hang them in dry place
For soup, they may be used without prepara-
tioo; for s;ews, soak them in warm water
few hours beforehand.
(. LIMA BEANS FOR WINTER.-Take the
green Beans, a little younger than they are
usually pulled for boiling in summer, and
spread them thiny on the floor of the garrett
or an airy loft. They will dry without further
trouble than turning them over ouce or
twice. When wanted for use, soak them IN
warm water for twelve hours before cooking.
STABLE MANAGEMENT OF HoEsE-lt is
one thing to own horse, but it is another
thing to know how to take care OF him. The
Woodstock n. L. Journal giyes few practl'
csl hints ON this subject which are worth re-
memberinc. A stable horse needs special
cora and attention. His feeding must be as
reoular as measurement of the horse. When
Change of feed is made it must be done with
treat care-giving small allowance at first
1nrt;l tho stomach becomes used to change.
IIa must be cleaned every day; and when we
saw cleaned. we mean all that can be convey
ed nv that word. A good curry COMB, brush,
and an oiled WOODEN cloth, are the utensils ne
cessary. First take the curry comb and be-
nin at the top of the neck, back OF the ears,
workinr the hand both ways. Proceed IN this
way till you have gone over the entire body
and legs. Then take both comb and Brush
and every other stroke draw the brush across
the teeth of the comb to clean it, An expe,
rienced groom will do this instantly. This
done, take your cloth and lay the coat and re
move the dust which adhercs 10 the outside
The face and cars must also feel the brush.
Few men know how to clean horse prop
erly. If the above directions are followed
daiy, your horse will enjoy good health gen
erallv. Stabbed horses must be exercised dai
IL. This is absolutely Indispensable to goot
health. If the feet Of your horses are brittle
and liable to break and crack, they must b.
well oiled once week. a horse thus trea
ted will always be ready to 60 when wanted
and YOU will not be ashamed either to ride O
drive him.
Another thing qlite as important is clear
and we'll ventilated stable. We cannot eX
cuse any farmer or horse owner, who does no
clean his stable twice a day. A stable shoul
be so constructed as to have a wide passag
way or floor in front to feed from. Above tn
manger space should be left foot or tw
in width clear, AID the passage way sheul
be the avenue for the supply Of fresh air t.
the uostrils OF the horse.
A horse enjoys good bed, and it shoul
never be refused him. At night take you
orl1 and make it up light, and you will fec
, amply rewarded 70: the humane treatment 20
have given your beast.