The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1874-06-20
AMONG THE FARMERS,

No finer block of farms can be found in
the State, it is probable, certainly not in
Cecil county, than covers the plateau of
beautifully undulating country lying north
and east of Port Deposit. Ascending the
sloping hillside from the banks of the
river, which has cut notch for its course
to the bay, through the variegated land
scape of hill and vale, you find yourself
entering among fields of waving wheat and
grass, at this season of the year, forming
one of the richest and most lovely land
scapes. We are indebted to Mr.. S. Row
land Carson, for a charming afternoon
drive through and among some of the prize
farms of that neighborhood, few days
SINCE After short drive out of the dusty
streets of the hot town, over the shady
road that winds up the Rock Run valley,
we found ourself at the ancestral residence
of Mr.. Carson, about three miles from Port
Deposit, beautiful location, commanding
lovely view of the surrounding country.
Mr.. C, has a splendid farm and every
thing is kept in the best of order. He
expects to make upwards of 30 bushels OF
wheat to the acre, and we haven't doubt
but this expectation will be realized, for
we have seldom, if ever, had the pleasure
of examining a fine field of grain which is
thick and evenly over the entire field. In
front of the house a handsome lawn has
been laid out and planted with shade and
ornamental trees, which will increase in
beauty as it grows older, for lawn is one
of those things that is beautified by age.
We next drove to the residence of DR..
Bromwell, the worthy President of the
Board of County Commissioners, whose
residence is perched on the crest of gray
ely swell, high and dry literally, for no
stain of mud can find spot to de6le it
in the foulest of weather. A grove of
noble oaks and hickories surrounds the
Dr.'s mansion, among which the summer
breeze was playing gently enough; but we
could readily imagine how boreas howls
round here in the winter. The DR.. is be-
hind some of his most advanced neighbors
in barn accommodations, but has the cellar
walls of a new barn built, and ere long,
the indications are, that he will be even
with them in this respect. The Dr.'s
wheat and grass were very fine, and plainly
advertised the fact that the owner need
have no fear of contemplating an empty
barn, when that structure was completed.
From here we drove short distance to
the farm and palatial residence of Mr.. j.
H. Rowland. While Mr.. Rowland is with
out rival among his brother farmers, in
the beauty and artistic arrangement of his
grounds and buildings, he also claims to
have the prize field of wheat. Mr.. Car
son, however, thinks he would success
fully contest the gold medal Gf one were
offered) in this respect. Both fields were
such superior wheat, and gave promise of
crops so abundant, that we found it impos-.
sible to yield the preference to either.
The crops Is wheat and grass on all the
farms which we visited were very superior
and cannot be other than most abundant,
gratifying fact to both the prospective
buyer and seller. We inquired how these
fine crops were made and the answer in
every instance was Lister and Warnings
bones. Better advertisements could not
be had for Lister and Waring than furn-
ished by these magnificent fields Of wav
ing grain. The grounds surrounding Mr..
Rowland's mansion are models of neatness
and good taste, and such as are rarely met
with on farms. The Usage orange hedge
surrounding the lawn is simply perfect,
while the buildings, including barn, car
riage house and other outbuildings are fin
ished to correspond. Among the luxurious
appointments is a grapery, glass covered,
where the black Hamburg, and other varie
ties of exotic grapes are growing. Among
the complete farm house appointments is
also handsome fruit and vegetable garden
where strawberry vines reposed in their
abundance of crimson berries, while cur
rants, goeseberries, black and raspberries,
in word the whole family of berries, were
cared for with artistic skill. But we have
not space for half the beauties in detail
which we might name, and must break
away and visit the farm of Mr.. Jacob
Tome, but short distance beyond. Mr..
T. claims that he has the finest farm in the
county. 1t is certainly very fine, and his
wheat and grass ranked with his neigh
bors. This farm has magnificent barn,
the yard of which is surrounded by wall
of granite from the Port Deposit quarries,
capped with broad coping stones, the whole
presenting very handsome and substan-
tial appearance. Mr.. Tome has some fine
stock on his farm, which we did not see,
however, our visit being mere flying one.
We next went to the farm of Mr.. Joseph
w. Reynolds, which is the old Kidd's
Purchase" property. Mr.. B. has done
wonders for the place since the property
came into his possession. The house,
which is brick, has been repaired and
painted dove color on the outside, and is
one of tho handsomest and most substan-
tial residences in that neighborhood. Mr..
Reynolds has laid out commodious lawn
about his dwelling, and proposes in few
years to make it spot of beauty. The
farm, which was quite thin and out of
repair, when the present proprietor came
into possession, is improving rapidly, and
in few years the present enterprising
owner intends to make the land second to
none in the neighborhood. Mr.. R. has
some fine dairy stock, of the Jersey breed,
one heifer is a perfect beauty. The work
men were building milk house in grove
close by the mansion, where supply of
spring water will be ever present to cool
end sweeten the milk and dairy fixtures.
Here We found very complete hen house,
and one it would be worth visit to exam
inc, for any person who proposes to keep
chickens, even if no more than the ordin-
airy complement found on most farms A
fine vegetable and fruit garden, with
young orchard, containing apples, peaches,
pears and grapes, are among the necessary
appointments of a well-regulated farm
that have not been overlooked by the pro
prietor. One thing we particularly ad