The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-11-13
HINTS ON AGRICULTURE.
Farm Work for November.


no further work remains to be done, in secur
ing the tobacco. The saving properly the corr
and fodder, and securing them against depre
dation and damage; the securing of potato ani
other root crops, and the general preparations
for winter, will command attention. If leisure
can be found the spring work may be mucf
forwarded by breaking any old sod land, and, ifi
be stiff clay, with advantage to the next years
cultivation.
ToBAcco.-The tobacco as it cures should be
as much protected as circumstances may adj
init, against rain and high winds. All expo,
sure to fogs or damp weather Injuries the ap-
pearauce Of the crol, and high winds break
and defnce 1t when it is dry. As soon as the
stems of the leaves are free from sap, the to-
bacco is sufficiently cured for stripping from
the stalks, and every moist season should be
availed of for the purpose. The earlier this
work can be done, the better on every account.
Tobacco Uses in weight and quality while
hanging III the house; and it is very important
| that it be prepared for market Mt the earliest
practicable time for these reasons; as well as
because we should bo prepared to take ad-
vantage of the early market. and have the
preparation OF the crop out of the way of spring
work
in stripping let every attention be given to
the proper sorting Of the different colOrs, and
the utmost neat: ess be observed in tying and
hsndling 1t is not generally known how
much tho appearance OF sample depends on
these apparently small matters, and. conse-
quently, the sale Of the crop.
CoRN.-The corn crop is now in condition to
| be secured. AS long as 1t is in the field it is
liable to loss from various sources, and the
gathering should be pressed forward to get it
| under lock and key.
Fodder, after separating the corn. should be
hauled to where 1t may be wanted for feeding,
| and properly stacked. Ii practicable, the stalks
should be fed early, that their decomposition
may be advanced by the tramplug they may
get through tho winter. If blades have been
preserved in proper season they make the best
fodder for working horses in hot weather,
and portion should be preserved for that
purpose.
PoTAToEs AND OTHER Roor CRoPs.-These
should all now be promptly gathered and made
secure from frosts, except such as are not dam
aged by exposure. Parsnips and satisfy are
better tor the frosts of winter, and may be dug
only when wanted. Rutablga and other tur-
nps are not hurt by the moderate frosts of this
month, but should be got up b. fore the ground
freezes hard. II not stored in cellar, the best
anil safest way is to pile them in conical heaps,
on top OF the ground, where it is dry and we'll
drained, and covered we'll with straw and earth.
This makes them more secure, if we'll covered,
than when put in pits in the ground. Twenty
to fifty bushels may be put into heap. Pota-
toes should not be exp posed to sun and air
longer than necessary t. dry off the external
moisture. Their quality is very soon impaired,
especially by the action OF light. Rutabagas
should be stored where convenient for feeding.
They require less covering than potatoes in
deed, arc not seriously damaged by pretty hard
freezing. II potatoes are not thoroughly pro-
tected against frost they will be destroyed,
and Leforc severe weather sets in they should
have another covering Of straw upon the earth
first used, and then an additional covering OF
earth.
Hoes.-Lct no time be now lost in fattenng
pen hogs. Let the best practical economy be
used iu feeding. If grinding of the corn can
be effected, great Saving Will be made IN iced,
and if it can be boiled or steamed, there will b.
still greater economy. But il neither be prac-
ticable. at least have the corn thrown on close
plank floor, when everything will be eaten
clean, and no waste from tramping in mud or
dirt. Fattening hogs should be made in all
respects comfortable; should have dry but
not too warm bed to sleep on, sufficient protec-
ton against weather with shctl opening to the
south, and be well supplied always with clean
water.
BEEyES AND SHEEP. P.-For the same reason all
stock 10 be prepared for the butcher slould
now be fed with the utmost regularity. The
same food makes much more meat IN moderate
weather than whon it is cold. Our observation
teaches us that in tho moderate fall weather
there is pc :ular aptitude in our domestic ami
mails TO lay on fat. They arc FREQ from the an
noyanco of Insects, and tho tempcra ture COM
blues with this circumstance to give them COM
fort and quiet, two necessary aids to improve
me- II condition. Both sheep and beef cat
tic l.. lst, ther=foro, be fed early though they
cam ut be forced 50 rapidly as hogs.
WATER ARRASaEMEN1s-Theso should in
clnde everything necessary for the comfort aud
health OF animals. The confinement we neces-
sarily impose on our stock is On unnatula al con-
dition. and they are liable to suffer more or
less, unless wo give thom the most judicious
attention, after providing suitably for their
comfort. They must have protection from the
direct polling OF storms and from tho prevail
ing cod winds. For horned cattle, we'll cover
cd Sheds open on'y to the south. are, perhaps,
on the whole, the best winter accommodation.
Not lhat thcro would bo the salno economy Of
food as IN close stables, but because of tho
amplcst vital necessity Of the supply o. fresh
air. and The difficulty of furnishing tdis III
close stables, without exposure 10 cold draught,
which may produce dangerous inaammatory
diseases. Cattle seem to suffer little from cold
il they be kept drv, anu this latter point should
have special attention. All water from tho
root should be well thrown of, so that it my
not Interfere with their comfort, nor should
thoy at auy time be allowed to plunge through
mud to get to water or under pretence of any
necessity OF making manure Of the coarse ma
teral OF the flrm yard. Cattle should bo well
supplied with dry bedding working oxen,
mich COWS, and calves, should have separate
apartmcnts. Hordo5 should. ii practicable,
have boxes where they may freely turn them
selves, and not be tied 10 halters or confined in
stalls.
Sheep, unless thoy are bong fed for the
butcher should It be confined ut all, but
should have shed to which they may have
access from bad weather. They arc the most
healthy when they have the largest liberty.
Provision, Of course, must be made for ewes
having lambs, that they may be entirely pro-
tected against aggression OF every sort.
Sock hogs should have accommodations
apart from other kinds Of stock, with shelter
have woodland range at the same time, it is
the best provision that can be made for them.
Let them b. no means be allowed to lie in
heaps of manure, OF filth, which causes diseases
of the skin and other affections.
WArEn.-Water should, If possible, be pro-
vided lor stock III the yards, that they my be
well supplied without plJdliuy through mud,
or sliding on ice. While subsIstng on dry food
there is much greater necessity tn In at other
times Ior plenty of water. but, rness the sup
ply is convenient cattle will often consent 10
go without it for long time, sooner than
overcome the obstacles i'll getting it.
MANUREs. During The winter months large
accumuiatlons OF manure can be made, If the
materials be gathere with diligence. Ii COM
post be needed, let the stable manure be COM
posted witt, woods mould, Or anr other good