Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1867-04-04
Aarieltltnral.
From the Baltimore American Farmer.
Farm Work for the Month.

must &C PuI III mOllOn, anu nOlnlnS
omitted from the necessary prepara-
ton to make fair start, and keep
pace with the movements of theIsea-
son. The first great work of the years
operation is
Pt0o0lng.--This embraces the prop.
Ell breaking up of all scotland and all
such as may be prepared for seeding
down to grass for two or more years.
1t is to be borne in mind, constantly,
that II Is not mere cropping and its
results that we were aiming at, but
progressive and lasting Improvement,
and that of this, the very foundation
is good ploughing-a thorough break
ing up, Of that which we cultivate,
and breaking from such depth as
will continually increase the bulk of
tertilized soil Below the very deep
est we have yet reached, there is
lower depth which we need not fear
to Invade one or two inches farther.
THIS for the permanent Improvement
OF the land. For the present crop, and
as point OF mere labor saving, one
good, thorough ploughing is equal to
three imperfect y and Indifferent exc
cutcd.
In any ordinary soil, we should not
be content with less than seven inch
es, and the nearer we can approach
twelve the better. The subsoiI plough
will readily break to the depth of fif-
teen inches. There may be soils that
form an exception to the rule of deep
ploughing, and which, from some hurt
iul property of the subsoil, need to be
deepened gradually, but they are so
rare, we think, ,as lot to give any con.
cern in our ordinary operations
Where there is risk of harm the
ground should be deepened in the
fall.
A deep soil is the very first requis-
lte Tor the successful cultivation of
almost every crop, so very uncertain
IN shallow soil, are, in a deep one.
almost insured against the vicissi-
tudes Of the season. Planted in a bed
OF twelve inches, our all-important
corn crop, would not fail of a good
yield, one year in twenty.
Except on the lightest land, three
horses TO plough are necessary to
break scotland properly. As ample
strength OF team, as well as number
as condition, is most necessary to the
success of farm operations. see to it
now, that any deficiency is promptly
supplied.
The master should bestow the most
careful supervision, to ensure that
the plough, the gearing, and every
other requisite be in proper order, and
that his work be not slighted by the
ploughman.
On tobacco plantation, the land
devoted to that crop should be the
first sod broken, and broken 50 deep
ly, that the turf shall not come again
to the surface, during the after work.
ing.
Oats and Barley.-These CROPS are
usually sown upon such lands as
have been cultivated the previous
year III corn and other hard crop, and
not thought suitable for wheat. AS
clover seed is usually sown with
them, or should be, unless under the
system which wheat follow oats, at
least hundred weight of some good
superphosphate should be sown On
the surface IN immediate contact with
the clover seeds. Sow at the very
earliest time that the ground may be
III order, ploughing in the seed with
light iurrow. Then SOW Immediate
ly, clover and grass seeds and the
fertilizer, and follow with heavy
roller.
Ci0rer Seed on Wheat Ftelds.-Ii
clover seed has not yet been sown on
wheat fields, wait till the frost is out
OF the ground, leaving it cracked and
open. Then sow and follow with rol-
ler. This implement will cover the
seed sufficiently, and be very benefc.
ial to the wheat. Six quarts of seed
TO the acre is not all too much. 1t is
wasteful practice to put this costly
seed upon land not properly prepared
for 1t, but otherwise no price would
Justify its omission from an ordinary
rotation of crops.
Orchard Grass.-Sow seeds of this
valuable grass at the same time that
clover seed is sown, and put it in by
the same operation this is the best
Of the grasses adapted to our soil
and climate, when a strong and per.
manent sod is wanted for grazing. as
well as for crop of hay. 1t makes
good hay, little inferior to timothy if
not allowed to get too ripe. 1t starts
very early in spring, endures drought
well grows late in fall, makes large
aftermath, and bears close grazing
indeed, makes the better pasturage
by it. 1t is fit for the scythe at the
same time that clover is, and the two
should be sown together. A bushel
OF seed to the acre is the usual quan.
tity, sown with other seeds, but two
bushels Is not too much to ensure a
thick sod. 1t is too expensive, how.
ever, for seeding in an ordinary rota-
tlon; but where hay and pasturage
is needed for a succession of seasons,
it is indispensable.
VEGETABLE. .GARDEN.-We hope soon
TO have arrived at the most favorable
time OF the season for seed sowing,
and upon the right use of it will de-
pend, IN great measure, the success
OF keeping up plentiful supply of
vegetables for summer, fall and win
ter use. Those who have not vet
commenced to make hot beds for the
sowing of tomatoes, peppers, &c.
should lose no time in doing so, and
whenever the weather is favorable.
and the ground in GOOD condition