Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1865-02-15
Elmors, Feb. 7th. 1865.
From the American Agricultural.


From the American Agriculturist.
NoTEsAND sUGa EsTIONs FOR FEBRUARY
Winter wanes slowly. The early riser
finds the dawn gradually encroaching on
the prolonged darkness; here and there
an untimely lamb sends forth plteous
wall, and occasionally an hour of sun
shine speaks warmly of advancing spring;
but lowering clouds and ftful storms
quickly warn the impatient buds to bide
their time and not trust the apparently
relenting heart of winter. These hints of
the coming season should not be lost If
q full plan of operations for the year be
not perfected, lose no time in its compile
ton. A map Of the farm will be of great
assistance in this work 1t need not be
an accurate survey of each lot, though
this wonld be more satisfactory; plain
outline of boundaries and measurements
taken with marked pole, will be suf-
fcient. Great caution should be exer-
oised ia making radical changes Many
have been tempted by the high price of
sheep to sell out and establish dairy or to
seed down their green fields, and are up
to their eyes in wool. if indeed it has not
been pulled over their eyes.
Equally unwise is an immovable con-
servatism, that can not be attached from
following the "good old ways" Many
will find sorghum culture worth trial
an acre or more of roots fol. next winters
feeding should not be forgotten perhaps
less grain and more fruit will give better
returns. The most successful campaigns
are always 6rst developed on paper in
good plans,
Aai,nais of most kinds kept on farms at
the North are in an artificial condition, to
which however they have become habitu-
lated by long training. 1t should be the
aim of the owner to make their circum-
stances as nearly natural as the case will
permit. Thus succulent food, in the
shape of roots, should accompany dry fod-
der; shelter should not preclude fresh air f;
opportunities for exercise should be al
lowed warm litter for comfortable rest is
essential !; in short, comfort and profit
are almost inseparable. The morals Of
the stock yard should be carefully watch.
ed. A vicious horse or unruly steer ia
intolerable Prevention in easy train
up young animals with kindness, and
they will return it with interest send tc
the slaughter pen incorrigible brutes
though made 50 by bad management I
Advertisements are profitable reading
They usually indicate what progress til,
world is making 10 farmers they ar,
invaluable. Notes on TOOLS seeds, stock
trees, plants, ETC., should be made ane
further information gained by sending fo
circulars of trustworthy parties.
Ashes.-frcsh from the fire, should mo-
be empted into wooden smoke-houses.
few smouldering sparks. may be sufficient t
Ore the structure. destroy its contents
and cause great loss at least tho lowe
part should be brick or stone.
Appss Sort over those commencing
TO decay and feed, if no better use can b
made of them.
Bags. Barrels, Baskets, ETC., used 70
marketing or kept at home. should b
plainly marked with the owners nam
and residence. A brandingiron or mark
ing-plate and brush. will save much loss
Improve leisure by putting all 10 repair
Bu2dings.-Clear roofs from too beay,
snow. stop leaks, keep caves trougbs free
paint where needed. iasten loose boards
Keep manure away from stills, oil rust,
hinges, see that fastonings are in orde
and all repairs promptly made. Get GU
tinber for sheds sufdcien, to shelter al
stock. Study economy and convenience
in plans. 49,
B'rds.--Prspare neat houses for mar
aims biuebirds. and wrcns to be put u
shout tue house. fruit yard, and farm
The occupants next season will pay goo,
sspt by destroying multitudcs Of Insects
nut a;ng ors..tf,,ll thea.Ls