New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-07-12

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off the loose bark and this he thinks prevents the de-
posit of eggs which form the destructive apple tree
borer. This application should be made early in June
aud renewed once or twice il much washed away by
rains during June and July The bark Of the apple
tree is kept healthy and has sort ofwax polish surface
by washing them every year with strong lye made with
eight Of potash to gallon Of water lie prnnes
bis trees with low open heads and plants them wider
apart than think economical profitable, because
saw of bis orchards sown to oats. which think
about the most improbable use We can make OF the
land of an orchard His excuse that he desired to
bring into clover and thought that needed the pro-
lection of grain and oats were preferable to rye
and by cutting them toerabe green the soil would not
be materially injured
/ found upon this farm new TO this part OF the
country pest rous weedthe Slene tRfatathe seed
Of which with clover seed from some other region
This weed is known in some p ices bladder plant,
owing to its multiplicity Of see Is contained in bladder
like capsules which Of the size Of large white beans
and numerous; as the stalls branching as buck
wheat and grow half as H. from long hard toproots
some Of which inch in diameter. Here, again.
the necessity of eep made evident for they alone
will eradicate this pest
The beauty OF Dr. Fountains orchard should en-.
courage macy Others to plant fruit trees Some OF them.
this year OF almost universal failure, loaded
with fruit, and that planted after he had
reached period Of life at which men would say.
why should plant tree . have already produced
him several abundant crops OF apples which In public
shows have carried the prize away from all competitors
From this place We lad moJnlit drive, nine miles.
to Croton Falls passing that beautiful sheet OF water
Lake Mahopac. its shore lined with great caravansa-
ries and its surface 50 feet higher than the valley few
H. u rorJ f'rn.nu Rivpr
while It's outlet neandes far away to the west and
reaches Croton Lake somewhere above the dam; SO
that this is really one OF the gre city reservoirs.
At9 O'Clock we formed Surprise party" at Mr..
Edwin Crosby's residence. which Harlem Railroad
travellers have often o, served embowercd among the
trees upon the hillside while passing the High Bridge
after leaving the station at Croton Falls, when going
mp along that deep valley toward Brewsters which IL
the only break In these high hills through which rail
road lie conveniently carried This construct.
ed only at enormous expense and will require very
heavy additional outlay whenever prepared for a
double track.
Mr. Crosby is most decidedly hillside farmer. His
farm is about steep lie easily traversed with
wagons from rive to the top. mile distant. Its
slope is westward its soil rich and wonderfully pro.
ductivc Of natural swe eras IT is stonevsed into
lots much smaller than suit my views OF economy or
convenience. In riding over it found the space
between the gates frequently short that the
labor Of getting out and into tho wagon greater
than that OF walking from gate TO the other This
was formerly considered exec lent and profitable
sheep farm. The elost Of John Randolph would not be
disturbed in walking over 1t nov. 1t is devoted en-
tirely to the production Of milk sent daily to New
York. and it is well adapted to this purpose There is
not a lot Of any considerable size upon the farm but
H.. andth e agef mil lied n
the lot where they happen 4ke and the cans
cooled in these springs. To- rave the trouble
Of hauling hay and manure. there are several small
barns located upon dife ent ortions Of the farm not
for the purpose OF stabny the the main stables
being at the home barn. ut these ontbarns are filed
with hay and the cows led around them in the pleasant
portions Of the Winter TIE no nc barn was originally
built many others are right by the side OF the public
highway on the Other side Of which the river runs It's
rapid course down its rocky bed. OF course this loca
ton was very convenient In many respects. one OF
which was the discharge Of the liquid into the
road and river. To this tie proprietor has lately
moved the barn forty rods up the hill; bat in the
opinion of his visitors made serious mistake In placing
it in its present location almost IN direct line up the
hill from the house.
i did not learn tie annual product OF Mr.. Crosbys
COWS; but while visiting Of the outfartns. which Is
stocked by Mr.. c., and let to a tenant upon
shares Mr. Crosby reTarse ed that bis net income upon
the valuation Of the property better than that OF
30 bonds which proves the milk dairy business OF this
region veiy profitable one. Where farms are owned
and let 10 tenants this ore is requiring only gen.
eral superintendent the investment is not only profit
able but pleasant. Upon the home farm the labor Of
superintendent is entirely too great for man Of Mr.
Crosbys age although he las been Of TIE most
tive and thorough going farmers In the country and
has accumulated considerable fortune in the business
noticed thai the Target portion Of his moving ground
already harvested. The given is that early
mOwn grass affords a much greater yield OF milk than
ii docs when cut in a somewhat rirened condition.
The haying this season has been done unusually
during this visit that they had rye harvested
in june until tho present season.
Leaving Mr.. Crosby's wo drove 10 the house Of
Leonard d. Gilt who few years since won the prize
offered by the State Agricultural Society for the best
cultivated farm. Ii is mostly devoted to grass. and
has been extensively irrigated. the believes
greatly to his profit all cost. II formerly
noted sheep fam, and for the production Of some
Of the best long wool sheep In the country; the
grass is principally consumed by bnllocks with but
little prospect Of profit this year lean Canada cattle
having been purchased IN May Willie stock was con.
siderably higher than at present
About four years ago Mr.. Cliff built a remarkably
fine stone house. Which would be quite suitable for
retired city merchant who desired to spend bis days In
the country living in style suited 10 his mansion: but
this is too good for far r-house notwithstanding IL IA
located upon farm OF such high character and was
surprised to hear Mr. Gilt express earnest desire