The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1867-08-10
Hints About Work,

|
it. Nothing but absolute starvation pull,
them down in condition faster than thirst. =
In the very hottest and dryest weather
horses get little good in the field, unless
they have thickets and woods to stand in,
and get away from flies. 1t is best to sta
BILE horses during the heat of the day, ifone
has no use for them, and turn them out to,
wards night. Flies are exceedingly annoy
ing on damp days, when storms are ap.
preaching, and at such times horses should
be taken in. Give salt regularly, or keep it
in sheltered troughs, always accessible to
cattle and sheep at pasture, away from the
sea SHORE, where, from 10 to 20 miles inland,
it is regarded Us unnecessary.
Sheep should have their noses tarred
rams should be separated from the ewes,
and lambs of suitable age and vigor, wcnn-
ed. In weaving lambs, put the ewes on the
dryest pastures, but leave the lambs where
they are accustomed 10 be, with n few large
.wethers for flock leaders, They should he
out Of hearing Of one nnothcr's calls. The
ewes should be driven several evenings into
pens and examined, and if their bags are
tender, oaking, or hot, they should be milk
ed.
Mitch CO'rS need regular feeding with
some green fodder as the pastures get dry ;
yarded, and thus fed in the evening, the
gain in manure, to say nothing Of the milk,
pays well for the trouble.
,Stoine.-Give plenty of green food If
there are no weeds to pull or NOW for them,
then cut clover or grass. The trimmings
along fences, and sods cut wherever the
ordinary field culture cannot extend, are
excellent. Some fresh earth, either upon
the roots of weeds or in sods is essential to
health. Charcoal is very beneficial, and
plenty of fresh water desirable. At all
events, the hogs should have daily good
drink Of pure water, no matter how liquid
their usual food, and last, not least, they
should have dry, clean, bed at all seasons.
Wounds upon animals, at this season Of flies
and quick putrefaction, need the most
prompt attention. We know Of no better
application than hot pine tar, mot hot enough
to burn 1t may be put on alone, or as a
plaster upon piece of cotton cloth. Look
especially to the heads Of rams.
Poult,y.-It is desirable to shorten the
moulting season as much as possible. TO
this end feed well and give range, or green
food, daily. Make the most liberal proyi-
sion for their dust baths a box with mix
ture of coal aud wood ashes, siited, and
kept where il will never get wet is best
Give them the range Of stubble fields, if
possible.
Corn.-I.ittle good will be done by blowing
or hocing after the first of August. Weeds
should be pulled by hand if they grow large.
Let the suckers alone they are often need
ed for tcrtilizing the tips of the ears. If
corn is blown down, it is usually best to let
it get up as it best can, yet if the field be
entered at once, certainly within II hours,
it may he helped GOO. lp,.!. laEo care
not to crack the stalk, bend it, or iniurc the
roots rs is often done.
Tobacco needs constant attention, worm.
ing, ana aniLrr,nG, 10 tIlraW tie Vhplc
growth into the leaves until they are ripe.
This may be known by certain tur2id and
swollen look which the surface assumes.
quite distinct from that Of The growing leaf.
The plants must then be cut at the ground,
IN the ha,,t ot the iotGnuan, turned ruuoul.
eddy and with Great care not 10 break the
leaves, and, when wlIicd enough to handle
easily without breaking, hung IN airy sheds,
or buildings made for the purpose. The
plants are hung upon long cords by taking
half bitches about the butts. The cords are
drawn NJ ~ fast n the plants are put on,
and fastened at the ,np Of the huildna, rs
cloae as they can hang, and a moderate cir
cnlaton of air above, below, and through
the plants, gwen.
TmWips.-Sow carly IN the month, and
up 10 tie ,Ulh or 18th below latitude 40.
putting them IN wherever .h"rr Is ground
not otherwise occupied. A Shrinking of
bone. dust or.supcrphnsrhate of lime, with
wood ashes, will tell finely upon the crop,
JThem. Land intended for winter wheat
will prohsniy nee, GHGa o. twice blowing
and narrowing, and il good dressing oil
fine compost can be applied, all the better.
Sow al the end of this month or first fncXt.
Use the drill. Pit wheat on well drained
or naturally dry land. II it does not winter
being profitable. Wheat needs thorough
tillage.
Seed Grain.-The selection should be
made at harvest time, when the best rrain
is allowed to get fully ripe before cutting
lfthis is not done, select ut once the best
sheaves, have them threshcd, and Gull out
the best kernels by repeated winnowngs.
Stacks. Examine as soon as they have
time to settle, ana fe-tOp, tlatai. Or straight
en- them up, il necessary, using braces set
against upright planks,
Grass and Uorer.-If the object in bring
ing any ieid under the pillow is to get i, in
good grass again, il is often best to sow the
seed by itself rs soon as the land is in pro
per condition. Grain dr,raeis IRON the
subsequent grass crops. Timothy, orchard
grass, and blue grass may be sown by them
selves in August or September. Use m
abundance OF seed, bRah it, and roll it in,
with light dressing OF ashes, gpano, or fine
compost.
Woter.-l.ook out for water supply when
springs are !ow, and tle.drain7 are general.
i L. -