Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-07
Agricultural.
NOTES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR THE MONTH

crops, and we reap the harVeStS OF the
present season. We are anxious lest frost
shall pinch too soon, and dread too great
heat and drouth, lest our root crops and
pasturage shall suffer September seals
the fate of the corn crop which IS, next to
hay, the most important of the products OF
tho soil. \ dry autumn is looked forward
to by many perhaps it will come, if so, 1t
will offer peculiar facilities for draining,
getting out swamp muck and doing many
things. which we could not do if II were wet.
ADDleS.--When animals were excluded
from the orchard, those apples that fall this
month, should be dried, made into cider for
vinegar, or cooked for fattcning swine. IN
the warm weather Of September, fruit will
dry rapidly 1t will therefore require less
care than in October, but the apples are not
so solid and good
agricultural Fairs-Make plans not only
to attend fair or two, but to contribute
some article of utility or skill, that will
add to the interest Of the occasion. Dis
courage hOrse-raclng.
BeqnS-Pul early beans as soon as the
pods appear well matured. They should
not be allowed to stand until they are dead
ripe, and the leaves dry Spread them on
the barn lloor or on loose boards under
shelter. They will cure in such places bet
ter than if piled in the field.
BeetS-PulI up all weeds among them,
and throw them around the plants for a
muching Thin out the small ones for
table use Those that are to remain for
winters use, should be ten inches apart.
They will occupy all the ground.
Bones-Save bones of all kinds for fer
tiIizing the soil Instead of allowing them
TO disfgure the yard, or way-side, order
every one to be thrown into a large box
or hogshead in the back yard, beyond the
reach Of dogs. Every family can collect
several dollars worth yearly
Carr0ts--This is the month for carrots
TO grow. Run a subsoil plow twice be
tween the rows, or spade the ground and
dress them for the last time. Let no other
green thing but carrot tops be seen. If the
ground is not already rich enough, apply
liquid manure, or fine manure of some kind
worked in between the drills
Cqlres and Colts, unless they are too
young, should be entirely separated this
month from their dams If grass is short
they should be fed green corn stalks cut
fine, or fine hay, wctted up with little
al
DIV of fresh water
Cooos-Thosc that will come in shortly,
and are already in good flesh, should be
kept in rather poor pasture. Let tarrow
cows, designed for beef next winter be
dried off at once, but kill no more COWS
than can be helped.
Drainiag.-Evcry rcd Of good under
drain will in one or two seasons pay the
expense of making it, by rendering the
soil more productive. Where bitches are
aleadv dug, let them bclillcd before heavy
fall rains come ON and cave in the sides
There is no better time in all the wear than
September to drain beds of muck and peat.
DeJts.-Pav up every financial indebted
ness as soon as returns for crops have been
received, and do not forget the large
amounts daa to vour soil for the abundant
rrops Of the present season, IF the soil
cannot make a SLIGHT draf, for services rem
dcrcl. il will pcrccptiblv withhold payment,
until all such dues are Cancelled.
Fodder-Savecv everything that will make
feed for animals next winter, Now all
fence nooks and cure for hay. Some farm
rrs are clad to dispose Of lhcir straw, if
any one wilIrcmovG if frccof charoc When
farmers are tlr:.sbiuo, Grain is the time f.
procure a good supply.
Gros. SSp5 TI'rr. i ~, hnttnr ti,na f.
sow new or old land with Grass seed, than
Neptcmbcr. If the ground is not in GOOD
heart. Give il thin ton.drcssipo. which
should be narrowed iu.aud then sow tbc seed
without narrowing,
Grg1a,,ies es--NyLilc they are EMMY olive
them q tLorougb cIeanin1. Swcrn 1nf tbn
spider webs and whitcwash over head and
wash the floor with strong soap suds or
not too strong lev, TO XIII all insects con
cealed in the cracks.
Horses. When not at work, keep in a
cool stable during the day. rather than let
them be tormcuted bv flies in the field
Feed three times in a hours no more than
they eat clean.
Hoqs-keep lattenine swine in comfort.
ably close quarters. Feed we'll and rcou-
Iariy with ground grain and cooked feed
Give a few handfuis Of powdered charcoal,
dampened, and sprinkIcd with meal. II is
an excellent tonic. Keep the hogs and
Their pens clean, change their bcddi!g as if
becomes dirty. Where nground and m-
cooked corn is to be fed, begin as soon as
it glazes, it is then more digestiblc.
hapiementS-When not in use, keeF
washed clean the bright surfaces oiled and
hOused