Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-04-05
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To Productive FAR
MING.

As very many Of our papers pass into the
hands CT agriculturists, it may not be inap-
propriate TO devote some space from time to
time to the reproduction OF such articles as
the following, which though containing
some advice inappropriate TO certain locali-
ties, furnishes "food for thought" to all who
are engaged in tilling the soil, whether their
products be cotton, tobacco, or potatoes.
The following sixteen essentials for pro-
ductive farming are from the pen Of the
editor Of the American Farnser:
I. Good implements Of husbandry, and
plenty Of them, which should always be
kept in perfect order.
2. Deep blowing and thorough pulveri-
ration Of the soil by the free use Of harrows,
drag and roller.
3. An application Of lime, mart or ashes,
where calcerous matter Of potash may not
be present in the soil
4. A systematic husbandry Of every sub
stance on farm capable Of being converted
into manure, as systematic protection OF
such substances from loss by expectation or
waste Of any kind, and careful application
Of the same 10 the lands in culture.
5. The draining of all wet lands, so as 10
relieve the roots of the plants from the i'll
effects Of superabundance Of water, condi-
ton equally pernicieus as drought, to their
healthy growth and profitable qualifications.
6. The free use Of the pillow, cultivator
and hoe, with all row cultured crops, so rs
10 keep down at all times the growth Of
grass and weeds, those pests which prove so
destructive TO crops.
Z. Seeding at the proper time with good
seed, and an equal attention As 10 the period
Of working crops.
s. Attention to the construction Of and
repair Of fences, 40 that what is made
through the tolls and anxious cares of the
husbandman, may not be lost through his
neglect to protect his crops from the depre-
dations of stock.
9. Daily personal superintendance on the
part Of the master, over the operations OF
the farm, no matter how good a manager he
may have, or however faithful his hands
may be, as the presence Of the head OF a
farm, aud the use Of his eyes, are worth
several pairs Of hands.
% 20. Labor saving machinery, so that one
may rendef himself as independent as need
ful, of neighborhood labor; as sense OF
comparative independence of the employer
upon such labor, begets disposition OF
obedience and iaithfulnes on the part of the
employee.
IL. Comfortable stabling and sheds for
stock and horses, all the necessary outbuild-
inps for the accommodation OF the tools and
implements, as well as for the poultry.
~. Clover and other grasses TO form a
part of the rotation Of crops, and these to be
at proper periods ploughed in to form pab-
ulum for succeeding crops. The clover
field 10 be either pastured or ashed each
succeeding spring-one bushel Of the former
and six Of the latter per acre.
10. To keep no more stock than can be
well kept, but be sure TO keep as many as
can be kept in good condition, as it is a
wise policy 20 feed as much as possible ofthe
crops grown on the farm, and thus return II
20 that which has been distracted from IT,
IA 10 provide y good orchard and garden
one 10 be filled with choice fruits of all
kinds the other with vegetables of different
sorts early and late, 80 that the table may at
all times be well and sessonably supplied
and the surplus contribute TO Increase the
wealth Of the proprietor.
Is. the taking Of one or more good papers.
10. II Is better 10 cut grain just before IT IL
fully or dead ripe When the straw imme-
diately before the grain ripens, is so dry
that on twisting il no juice is extracted, il
should be cut, for there is thea no circGla-
tion of mice 10 the ear.