The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-11-10
agricultural.
NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS foR THE
MONTH.

MONTH.
Grain has been ripcnOd and gathered by the
careful husbauduan, seeds Of wild plants neg
lected by man, are mstured and being scatter
ed, ready to be covered with falling leaves. or
already hidden in crevices Of the soil, from
which new life will awaken an tho touch OF
Spring insects have taken their winter.form !;
the birds are fastening TO moro genial climates,
and every thing warns the proyident farmer to
finish what ro,uains under his hand. It Is not
too late to save much vexatious labor next
year, by cleaning up hedge rows and clumps OF
weeds, which should DO burned to destroy the
ripeued seeds. II crops are all housed draining
now where needed may give weeks start in
the season ofploughiug. The present prices Of
grain may continue, but If gold comes down
as |, should, and ultimately must, those who
have thrashed and marketed their grain early
will have most satisfactory returns. Thanks
giving is but few weeks distant, and tho pest
Ia.tened poultry will bring top prices. Letour
readers take the hint, and have their turkeys
chickens, geese and ducks ready. In Inc
"what thy hand indeth to do, do 1t with thy
might" for the chilling storms will soon her.
aid the approach Of Winter.
AGRICULTURAL READISG.-The days are now
shortening and the nights lengthsuing. III
farmer is dligent and ambitious, he can find as
least u few hours daily, to read.
ASIxAIs.-Feed fattening animals we'll this
month, as they will fatten much faster before
cold weather comes on. Store animals OF all
kinds also need particular attention, feed them
we'll and protect them from storms,
BARNS See that no corner or portion OF the
foundation res,s on the ground, or is exposed
to wet that will shortly cause decay. Some
times projecting corner stone will conduct
rain inwards against tho sill, and rot 1t in
few years.
BurrER,-Now Is the best time to pack but
ter for next winter. Sec that jars or tubs are
thoroughly cleansed. A spoonful of clean,
white sugar to pound Of butter, put in ut the
last working, will improve the quality even oil
good butter, and cansc 1t to bring higher
price.
CALVES AND CoLrs.-Give colts and calves
good feed, access to salt and pure water daily
and q shed during cold storms. II is ruinous
policy to allow young animals to grow poor in
autumn.
Cows.-Milch cows will very likely need a
little extra feed, or their full flow OF milk may
not be maintained. Let them have the benifi,
Of the best pastures, when there is any choice
II fed four quarts Of wheat bran or corn meal
mixed, the quantity Of milk will be increased
CoRS.-Cut up the stalks at the roots, before
dead ripe but before cutting 90 through the
fields and select ears for seed, tyinga red string
around those ears that ripen FIRST. II you de-
sire to procure seed Of neghbor, now is the
best time to do It. Seed corn should never be
set in large stocks. nor put in cribs with other
ears. As soon us fit, braid 1t by tho husks in
long strings, and suspend with wire. so that
mice and red squirrels can not reach IL.
DRANiSG.-Make as much under drain this
month as practicable.
FAVE TRoUGus.-Put up eave-troughs on
every shed and building where there are none
and see that leaves and sediment do not OBJ
struct them.
Fences REPAIR poor, and low portions around
grain fields, rs animals, even when not unruly
are often tempted to gut over a poor fence, II
they see better feed on the other side.
GRAYARrEs Give them thorough cleaning
before new grain is put into them.
Gyrsua may be sowed In the early part OF
this month on winter grain, or young grass.
HAY SrAcxs.-See that every stack turns tho
rain we'll. If they need retopping, procure
some long straw, il possible, to cover the top
HoRsrs. working horses be stabbed dur
ing cold and stormy nights. They will not eat
gr s. all night. When they work all day,
turn them to grass two hours at night, and
early in the morning, and they will do better,
and not destroy half as much grass with their
feet One cold and stormy night in October
will injurc tender horse more than months
work. ....... ............ eH
IioGs.-Feed we'll with cooked meal and fruit
or vegetables. Let iattcning swine and brood
sows have access, at all times. to clean water,
dry apartments, and q small plot Of green and
dry ground. Swine are much neatcr in their
habits than horses and neat cattle.