Bloomsburg democrat. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1867-1869, 1868-03-25
AGRICULTURAL.
: Preparation for Roots.

ii no land has been cultivated in autumn,
nd Hiying in good state for mangcl wur.
2cls, CARROTS and swedcs any nice clean place
OF corn.stubblc will do; for if the rows be-
tween the corn were well cultivated last sum
mor, it is very fair preparation for the
root crop: and if dung is hauled from the
homestead during the winter now--a load
or two from the COW stable. then from the
horse-dung heap, aud some from the pig.
gcry-and is thrown together in heaps in
the field, so as to be mixed together, the
soil can be turned over again in April, and
will be in excellent order when wanted and
Icing on the spot, the planting can be pro-
cccded with in good time, and will 60 on
altogether much more cSpeditiously than
if everything is driven off till spring.
As roots are so very valuable for stock in
the winter, and not only help the young an
imals to grow, and keep in good health
every kind of beast, but save such deal of
hay thus enabling any enc to carry through
the cold season n much heavier number of
cattle and shccp-it is surprising that mo:e
attention is not given to the raising Of this
exceedingly valuable crop for by. simply
looking forward and setting onward every.
spring operation, there is no real difficulty
to oycrcomc and as the English farmer,
who does not own foot Of tho soil lie farms
grows roots extensively for the sake Of keep
ing UP the fertility and stamina Of the land
lie rents, surely those who own their farms
ought to make some effort to benefit their
stock Of all ages and descriptions--thcir
land by the increased quantity Of manure
made by the consumption of roots, and
themselves by the greater amount of pro-
ducc from the ground and the improved
condition of everything.
This is the season of the year to think on
the sultcct-to set out about commencing,
and to decide on course of proceeding
which will give opportunity for growing a
full heavy crop. - Cor. Of Country Gentle
ELtH.
Useful lINTs.--Wood ashes and com.
mon salt wet With water, will stop the cracks
Of a stove, and prevent the smoke from es-
Gaping. n.'1....
Stir Poland Startch with common can.
die, and it will not stick to iron and it will
be much nicer.
Alum or Vinegar is good TO set cylors Of
rcd, green or yellow.
Sal soda viii bleach very white; one
spoonful is enough for kettle Of clothes.
Save your suds for garden plants, OF for
garden beds when sandy.
Wash your tea trays with cold suls, pol
ish with little -four and rub with dry
cloth. ..''.
trozon potatoes make more starch than
fresh ones; they also make nice cakes.
\ hot shovel held over vanished furni-
ture will take out white spots.
A bit of Gum Arabic dissolved in skim
milk and water will restore Grape.
Ribbons Of any kind should be washed in
cold soap suls and not rinscd.
If your fiat irons are rough, rub them
with fine salt, and it will make them smooth.
Oat straw is the best for rGlling beds. 1t
should bc changed once year.
If You are buying capets for durability,
choose small figures.
Scotch snuff put in hole where cricket:
come out, will destroy them.
A gallon of strong lye, put in q barrel o.
hard water, will make it as soft as rain water
Half cranberry on corn will soon kill it
FARM ACCOUNTS. MIR. Wallace of the
Utica Herald, in late agricultural discus
sion, strongly and properly advocates thu
absolute necessity Of keeping careful book
Of account Of the operations on the farm
lie says very justly that many farmers go OF
from year to year, raising and selling will
out having any correct knowledge of the
profit or loss of the different crops. 1t i
natural that every farmer should know cx
actly what crops pay and what don't. Ii
says he has known farmers to grow oats yea
after year, and selling it at thirty cents pc
bushel WHO did not know they were doing i
at a loss This state Of things ought to b
rcmcdied, but it can only be by farmer;
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