St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-02-21
TIE CALIFORNIAN.
farm, Garden and 6itfhfn.
Uo,.k for March.

This will remove the moss Qichens), eggs
ny Iarvr of insects, and improve the
..,,arance and health of the tree. Loose
* upon old trees may be first remov-
. hy q blunt scraper. An old saw Is
.nejimes used for this purpose. If any
.ubs have been broken by the winter
ur- and snow, pare the wound smooth
al cover it with grating wax. If the
Us oi the Tent Caterpillar have not
.u attended to, 20 over the trees with
.l, delay whenever twig seems to be
v,len near the end, there the eggs will
.. found glued in band around it
when Canker-worms are troublesome,
..;nc of the numerous tree protectors
.ouId he applied. There are several
..ud>, but whatever is used, it should
re- looked to every few days. The fc-
,anlc insect ascends the tree by crawling,
80 soon a. the ground thaws.
fruit Gaden.-Pruning of grape vines
" be done early this month. Prune
trants and Gooseberries, and if cuttings
80 needed, bury the prunings. Small
uJs may be removed with the knife
.om dwarf trees, whenever necessary.
Strawberry plants can be set as soon as
size frost is out of the ground.
hdclcn Gu9lcM-Early hot-beds may
.n ~,Jrted, and manure accumulated for
l.rr ones. Have the manure frequently
.uucl over, and watercd if it becomes
.ry. A. the weather becomes warmer,
,.tut, in cold frames will need more air ::
arden them oft as thoroughly as posi-
... When the ground is open, DIG Par
upS, Satisfy and Horseradish. Procure
rush and poles for Peas and Beans. Sow.
l hpt-bcd, seeds of Errly Cabbage.
.aulllowcr, Broc oil, Lettuce and Rad
..: also. Tomato AMI E-g plant, if
ants are wanted early. Mkt month is
ltrally 50 II eaonIh Tor family gardens
. Tomatoes and II. Plants aic sowu
.,v. they must be ported and kept IN
...r glass, until they can be planted on.
lazy oil ~rcl-, the vitality OF which i
doubtful. may he tested by sowin. few
.u box in the house. RhcuLarb may
.s .prtei 10y removing Il lew roots. ST in
oZr- OF earth, to Il green house or other
.. ru P'lc.. or it may be covered in the
.i~ with box or barrel, around which
placed plenty OF icrmcniing manure.
/,orD' Cdrl,".-SIrub> NAV he pru-
J. Shortening back those that bloom
..Ju the new wood, and thinning out
.-, ihag produce flowers on thu oil.
.llir AMI paint treli,eS, and all kinds
.. ..o,i work. Some seeds oi the Lul.-
hardy ANIMALS may be sown i'll the hot
...I. or in boxes i'll the house. Look to
..a..,- and other roots. and, if muuldy,
..aoIr to q drer place. Plants in pits
t, cellars should have air to gradually
Ht,ru them. and be watered when they
.-.ome very dry.
U,u,s PhltS.-Givc more air As the
.a'hrr gets warmer. Keep the leaves
... from dust by showering; set the pots
,,,i, -, !
,cp!Ous drenching from a watering pot.
uyu CImcllas have done towering.
.Iue them into shape. Roses, that are
oming,may have weak liquid manure.
o> OF ANIMALS may be sown in boxes
% ,hc house toward the end of the
...rA.
n4lydmcns.-Overhaul all sorts of tool.
... implements; paint and make
- needed repairs; paint them and re-
g wagons and carts, ready for sprin9
work.
.io.L1.y -lnm'ah.-Feed well, at al
..-t-. and bring all workin. stock te
" spring in good condition. Sprino
...r cattle are burning disgrace to any
.mer t-e the card and brush freely,
...J feed a little grain or oil-meal. keer
1T always where oxen and 9th or cattle
I'D -et at it, and see that they are regu-
rv watcrcd.
to,rS.-Those whose calves are to be
.-,l should he dried off fully six week.
Lore caiying: Others, especially young
Jas. ought To be MIXED close to their
a' o. coming in, and dried clean, il
BE, Just before the new milk springs
well give daily airing in a sunny
nil: allow no slippery places on which
COW may fail separate any that
y IT, least sickness, or are off their
III. Cori well. as often as twice :,
~ ..., if not daily, and give access to
al
E.reS-lncrease the amount of nrain
,. oii-cake gradually, il they will bear
lui. if possible, cook OF scald all that
... to them. \ few roofs fed daily.
"H. REGULAR cardlng, greatly improve
l,eir health and thrift.
N'fP.-Ewes, near yeaning, should
lave warm and roomy pens, and both
..as and yards dry and well Uttered =:
rs.y should also have some spots OF dry,
bard ground, or boards, to lie upon.
~I,A spots are equally acceptable to fat
gang sheep. Give food, water, ant
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