The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1869-04-15
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WAS ul2Uc " 1DBgTeSS re3afufffl&~Liat
decline in the productive capacity o.
farming lands in this country, which
led to someremark at the time, but
which ought to have received far more
deliberate attention than it obtained
In this report it was stated on undenia-
bic authority that farming land in the
older States had been steadily retro
grading in productiveness, and that an
Immense falling off in the yield per
acre had been observed in nearly all
parts Of the country. In the State OF
New York, in Rensselaer, county, the
average crop Of wheat had run down
from twelve to fifteen bushels per acre
to the beggarly amount Of four and
FIVE. In Albany and West Chester
counties the yield had decreased to
three and tour bushels, and in Duchess
county to two-and-half bushels. In the
older States along the seaboard nota-
BILE deterioration was reported es-
pecially in Virginia, Maryland, the
Carolinas and Georgia and had 1t
not been for the fact that at that time
the plough Of the pioneer was turning
up the soil Of our Western prairies,
and thus in part making up for the de
ficiency, our National prosperity would
have experienced a stunning blow.
The question may be asked, was not
stable manure used at that time? Tn
doubtedly it was and as prOfusely,
too, as possible; but successful farming
demands more than this There is not
enough stable manure made TO fertilize
our farms. This is susceptible of proof
beyond question, but | will not now
encroach upon your space to establish
the point. The best evidence of the
truth Of the assertion is the fact that
the use of commercial fertilizers is
daily increasing. What farmer gifted
with common sense would buy them if
he could do as well with his homemade
manure
From the introduction Of Peruvian
guano, bone dust, and superphOsphates
into this country dates the commence
ment of a marked ameGoration in its
agriculture. Not only in Delaware,
butt in nearly all the States, such exam.
pies az that indicated by Mr.. Coursey
may be pointed out. Land Which a
few years ago would bear nothing but
broomsedge, has been put in excellent
heart, and now produces promising
crops, and besides increasing in intrin-
sic worth, is assessible at higher val !
uation, thus augmenting the revenue of
the State.
The manufacture of superphosphates
in this coun.r y was commenced, about |
eighteen years ago. From that time
it has gradually increased, until now
about 10, 600 tons, representinga money
value of rather less than four millions
of dollars are annually sold.
TRANsPLANTING LARGE Trees
Don't go at it as short job that can
be done some morning before breakfast
Take time, and see to the work yourself.
See that the pit is spacious, but if in
clay soil, no deeper than is necessary
to take the tree in as low as its
present standing. Get half a dozen .
wheelobarrow loads Of fine soil, such |
as the tree loves, and have it ready at .
the pit.
When you come to the tree, spade |
a trench around it at the very extrem-
ity of the roots, and then work down
and under. BE careful and iniure the
roots, even the smallest of them, as lit
tie as possible. The earth will from
them, but never mind this.
When the tree is undermined, if it
is large one, put a rope carefully I'M
der it and bring the ends up and tie
them over bar. With one to steady
the tree and enough to carry it, it can
then be set safely in its place.
Now the fine earth should be care
fully packed in each root should be
brought ont horizontally, and all the
fbers spread out, and thus the werk
should go on until every root is plant
ed. The top roots should be nearly
on level with the surrounding sur
face, and over them should be placed
a few inches of loose soil pressed firm !
" down.
When all is done anchor the tree {
with three strips of scantling, or poles 5
set few feet from the tree and at +
equal distances from each other, so l
that their tops will meet in the top of I
the tree. These should be fastened to- I
yether firmly, and the tree fastened to ]
them. !
A VERY OLD HoRsE--Perhaps the /
Oldest on record. Who knows authen- q
tic facts of an Older one? Ifany body,
we hope they will let US know.
The fayorte horse Of Rov. DIR. L
Charming, recently died at Portsmouth,
\. H., aged 40 years. At the decase
# the doctor, person was selected, 5
pecially charged to take good care Of 5
lim as long as he might live. This
'erson died, and another was selected j,
o see that the doctors wishes were
arried out o
STICKING PEAS.
A correspondent of the Southern :,
Jultivator, writing from Terri, Miss,
ives the following as the best and t.
heapest method for sticking peas II
Law off your rows in circles, say V
rom four to six feet in diameter, max
hole in the center, large enough to =
Omit of good size black jack or G.
on other bush, that has a good many y
limbs on it. Be careful to have the q
ush large enough to bear up all the :
cas- that come up in the circle have q
he bush convenient height, for gath, 81
ring the peas; set up small switches IL
ear the peas. SO as to enable the peas
take hold of the bush. | think by " "
rying the above, you will find it er
heap method-also easy gathering the in
cas-. W
The new style of female beauty in Va
'aris, demands the air of the vieare al
, be bold, no longer wearing the ex. la
ression of sinpering timidity which 81