Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-10-14
From our Special Reporter
MAINE FARMERS IN COUNCIL.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.


The Board met at 2 o'clock. President
Gilbert in the chair. Attendance small.
Discussion ensued upon the policy of adjourn
ing till evening, participated in by Percival,
Simpson, Sweet, Goodale and others.
S. F. Coburn of Skowheg. j, spoke rela-
tive to combining dairy and beef qualities in
the same animals; thinks it possible and
practicable. Had COW four years old that
| made IA pounds of butter from quarts of
milk; made in three minutes by stirring with
| a spoon. This COW gave milk at the rate of
| $4,000 quarts per year; at 25 cents per quart
would amount to $1,000 per year. This was
| n Durham, and would weigh when four years
old 40, 600, 900 pounds.
| Joseph Taylor, Fairfield, spoke in regard
to the 'Ingalls cow" also of the "Waldo
Stock"
| Colburn of kennebcc, spoke in regard Ia
| raising calves, and management and selec-
ton of dairy stock.
Lucas of Somerset, spoke Of good hay as
the most perfect food neat stock can receive.
Percival gave an account of his manage
ment of the calves he raises.
President Gilbert spoke in extension of
what had been said on stock raising. If hay
is not good, some concentrated food-provn-
der should be given to make it equal. Farm
ers last winter learned lessons that they
ought not-that an animal will live on O small
quantity of food.
Lucas of Somerset. Grow good cattle or
: none; feed literally 1t takes so much to
winter an animal, so much to summer it, all
above this in growth and fat is profit.
S. +. Coburn thinks we may feed too much,
especially to horses.
Percival. Give animals all they will eat,
digest and assimiate. This is what we all
mean, though we express ourselves in diff
: ferent ways. We can feed too much and too
n little.
President Gilbert. We must have a clear
idea of what we are trying to do. 1t is one
thing to feed for growth, another to feed for
fat, another to feed for milk these are ques-
i tions which must be studied. Never keep
, stock on short feed. 1t is running at a loss.
, We seem all to agree, but view the same
facts from different stand-points.
$ FRIDAY, Oct. IL.
Rain in the night with clear morn and cold
} wind from the northwest. To-day is to be
, devoted to discussion of the topic of fruit
many specimens of which have come in from
5 leading fruit growers in different parts of the
, State. The day promises to be one of profit
and pleasure.
Induced by the fame of this region as one
I Of the best in the State, in an agricultural
G point of view, we this morning, in company
:, with J. X. Harrington, Superintendent of Col
u lege Farm, Orono, rode up to Norrdgewock
v on the east side of the river, crossed on the
t new, substantial bridge which spans the river
!, at that point, and returned down the oppo-
u site side, getting a fine view of the good
I. farms, and pleasant sights of river and its
. banks. We were favorably impressed with
n the great superiority of this section. Orchards
are loaded down with their burden of rich
fruit. Late crops are being harvested in
these sunny days, when they occur, and this
keeps the farmers away from our convention.
One noticeable feature of the forest growth
J. here abouts, is to tie observer from the sea-
j. board counties the preponderence of hard
e wood growth, especially that of maple, which
!, at least, constitutes the half of the whole.
We noticed on our way many elegant farm
t houses and out-buildings, with now and then
). an ancient land mark in the shape of an old,
low broad-roofed farm house. Noble shade
, trees line the roads in many instances, and
very frequently shelter the houses. Really
pleasant and enjoyable is the drive, and one
where rich lessons may be learned by the OBJ
server who appreciates.
FORENOON.
j. L. True Of Benton, exhibited his new
Potato Planter, made by Fries Pototato Plan
ter Co., which attracted considerable atten-
ton and interest. We believe this great I'M
provement in the labor saving implements of
, planting this important crop, is destined to
work good results to our agricultural interests.
We learn it is meeting with great favor South
and West, and not only there, but in the State
= of Maine. Woodland Thompson OF Gardiner,
exhibited his improved Scraper, which he has
lately received patent upon, which appears to
be fine implement, and designed to save
= much hand labor in making and repairing
d roads.
q 1t is worthy the attention Of all interested.
Garden Royals. L. Goodale, must graft
into good body trees; no use to get trees
of nurserymen.
Primate-s several spoke of this; not well
known; good for home use; bright yellow ;
rich apple tree good growers; not abundant.
Golden Pippin-Col. Adams, tree fair grow
er.
Coles Seeding "Quince"-- good fall
apple; tree abundant bearer, well adapted to
many localities.
Bars-Not recommend for summer; trees
early maturing, large and abundant bearers.
Benone-Early fall tree; midling hardy
fine shape, not very early bearer.
Duchess of Oldenburg-James A. Varney
of Vassalboro', strong growers, Russian !;
sells now for three dollars per BARREL third
rate, sour and tough; good keeper; bring
twice as much as Porters in Portland market.
Geo. f. Bracket of Belfast good garden
. apples, red when exposed to the sun; tree
, grass feeder; late fall, large and handsome
Goodale, is of poor quality, south, improves
Dyer. fair but not to be recommended for gen.
eral use. Naked Limbed Greening. Prob
ably same as the "liarvey" Beefsteak. Pop
ular in Androscoggin Fameuse brought
from Canada. Bright red color Flesh white
Tree hardy. Late Strawberry. Tree very
small, fair and hardy. President very large
and an abundant bearer, and is fine cooking
apple; is salatle. Mexico, slow grower, is
not to be recommended. Granite Beauty
very large, but little known. Originated in
New Hampshire. Tree hardy. Jonathan, a
winter apple and one of the very best. King
Of Tompkins county. Very fine, large win
ter apple, good bearer, hardy and to be rec
commended.
| Adjourned.