Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-10-12
Agritnltnral.
Notes and Suggestions for the Month.

being scattered, ready to be covered with
falling leaves,o or already hidden in creyices
of the soil, from which new life will awak-
en- at the touch of Spring insects have
taken their winter-form the birds are has
tening to more genial climates, and every
thing warns the provident farmer to finish
what yet remains under his hand 1t is not
to late to save much vexatious labor next
year, by cleaning up hedge rows, and clumps
of weeds, which should be burned to de-
stroy the ripened seeds If crops are all
housed, draining now where needed may
give weeks start in the season of plow-
ing The present price of grain may con-
tinue, but if gold comes down as it should,
and ultimately must, those who have thresh-
ed and marketed their grain early, will have
most satisfactory returns Thanksgiving
is but few weeks distant, and the best
fattened poultry will bring top prices. Let
our readers take the hint, and have their
turkeys, chickens, geese, and ducks ready.
In fine ''What thy hand findeth to do, do it
with thy might, for the chilling storms will
soon herald the approach Of Winter.
agricultural Reading.-The days are now
shortening and the nights lengthening. If
a farmer is diligent and ambitious, he can
find at least few hours daily, to read.
Animals-Feed 4 fattening animals well
this month, as they will fatten much faster
before cold weather comes on. Store ami
mails Of all kinds also need particular at
tention feed them well and protect them
from storms.
BdTnS.-See that no corner, or portion Of
the foundation rests upon the ground, or is
exposed to wet that will shortly cause de-
cay. Sometimes projecting corner stone
will conduct rain inwards against the sill,
and rot it in a few years.
Beets.-Pull up all small ones where they
stand nearer than six inches from centre to
centre. They are excellent food either boil
ed or picked, and are good for mich COWS.
Butter--NOw is the best time to pack
butter for next winter See that Jars or
tubs are thoroughly cleansed 4 spoonful
of clean, white sugar to a pound Of butter
put in at the last working, will improve
the quality even Of good butter, and cause
it to bring higher price
CatUeS and CoHS.-Give colts and calves
good feed, access to salt, and pure water
daily and a shed during cold storms. 1t is
ruinous policy to allow young animals to
grow poor Ill autumn
CUII IOtS.--"-N Iltu Il lelSuIc hour Is avail
able, summon all hands to the carrot patch
and pull up every weed, and thin them
where they stand too thick. Carrots will
grow rapidly this month, if the soil is loos-
ened and weeds pulled.
CO3cS.-Milch COWS will very likely need
little extra feed, or their full flow Of milk
may not be maintained. Let them have the
benefit Of the best pastures, when there is
any choice. If fed four quarts Of wheat
bran or corn meal daily, or two quarts Of
the two mixed, the quantity of milk will be
increased
Corn-Cut up the stalks at the roots, be
fore dead ripe but before cutting go thro
the field and select ears for seed tying a
red string around those ears that ripen first
If you desire to procure seed for neigh
Dor now is the best time to do it. Seed
corn should never be set in large stocks,
nor put III cribs with other ears As soon
as fit to husk, braid it by the husks in long
strings, and suspend with wire, 50 that
mice and red squirrels can not reach it.
Draiaing.-Make as much under drain
This month as practicable. ..
Ere re-1rOughS--Put up eve-troughs on
every shed and building where there are
none, and see that leaves and sediment do
not obstruct them.
FenceS.--Repair poor and low portions
around grain fields as animals--even when
not unruly-are often tempted to get over
poor fence, if they see better feed on the
other side.
Faiio1cs.--keep scariliers moving on fall
low ground to prevent weeds going to seed
Grain--If thrcsing is to be done before
winter, have the grain in readiness to take
advantage of any temporary advance in
prices. A few hours labor i'll putting grain
though the tanning mill second time
will sometimes increase its value or 4
cents per bushel.
Grunqries-Give them a thorough clean
ing before new grain is put into them.
GUDSum-May be sowed III the early
part of this month ON winter grain, or
young grass.
Hay .Sacks-See that every stack turns
the rain well. If they need re-topping,
procure some long straw, if possible, to
cover the top.
Foy&eS-Let working horses be stabbed
during cold and stormy nights. They will
not eat grass all night. When they work
all day, turn them to grass two hours at
night, and early i'll 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 injue tender
horse more than a months work.
Hogs S-Feed we'll with cooked meal and
fruit, or vegetables Let fattening swine
and brood sows have access,at all times, to
clean water, dry apartments and a small
plot of clean and dry ground Swine are
naturally much neater in their habits than
horses and neat cattle.
Enlpiements-Have place for every tool
and implement, and let every laborer under
stand that his days work is not done, till
his tools are well cleaned and put in the
proper place under shelter. Rust often
wears out more tools than work does.
Ice HouSeS~-A small ice house may be
made for a few dollars in one corner Of a
large cellar \ double wall well filed with
saw dust, dry tan bark, or dry straw, well
packed in, is essential If the cellar is
damp better make the ice house in some
out-building above ground, and in dry
place
Indian COrH,--Husk the ears and secure
the stalks for fodder as soon as possible,
after the grain is well used Let nothing
be wasted
HaHure.-Save all manure around stables
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