Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1874-09-16
Agricultural
Hints for the Month.


ceiye returns for months Of care and labo
He has fed his land. and new his hel'
will feed him 10 return. Now the farm'
learns that out OF nothing, nothing come
If he mas put nothing upon bis fields, b
J crop is poor. If, on the other hand, b
has well and intelligently fertilized an
worked, he finds in spite Of seasons, tina
he has barns full. and the promise of hal
vest is surely fulfilled TO those who careful
ly met the requirements of seed time
The better the farmer the better the crops
aud the risks Of seasons and uufavorabl
weather, bring disaster only to the farme
who neglects the precaution by which h
may avoid them. The Agricultural Fair
are now in season. To attend tho Stat
and County Fairs, should be made a dut.
as it should be pleasure. Every farme
should strive TO be competitor at his 10
cal Fair. We wish there could be prem
ums offered for the best managed farm
here, as there is in England, and plowinl
matches for farmers boys. Competition
induces study as well as work, and it il
thought and study that we want. Nc
farmer in the world works harder or more
steadily, than an American farmer, or has
fewer idle DAYS. But with the increase Of
machinery and the need of better farming,
more study and knowledge are needed.
Clorer Seed.-It is useless to try to
get crop of seed and fodder at the same
time, from late cutting of clover. 1t is
best to devote all the attention to saving
the seed fit is exposed to rain 1t is
easier thrashed, and the labor saved is Of
more value than the poor fodder that could
be secured. 1t should be thoroughly dry
when put into the barn. Ii taken from
home to be hulled it is worth while to save
the chaff for the manure pile. We have
hailed clover in tho ordinary thrashing ma
ching. by lowering the concave and fast.
ening a strong board in front. The seed
and chaff will work out below the cylinder
if one side is opened. .-
Bwkwheat. This crop upon low ground
is easily injured by frost. Rather than
allow the crop to be injured, it is better
to cut it early, although some of the grain
be green. LII the stack it is safe, and the
unripe grain will mature by few days
exposure. In drawing home the crop,
spread barn sheet in the wagon to catch
the loosencd grain. Thrash, as it is drawn
from the field. Clean up the seed al once
to prevent heating, and put it into shallow
bins. If the grain heats it should be
turned. The first grain in the market al
ways brings the best price.
Beans. Harvest beans carefully to pre-
serve the color. Rain or mldew will re.
duce the value so per cent. Stack in tall
narrow heaps around single stakes set in
the ground, and cap the stack with straw
to shed rain. Thrash as soon as dry, and
store in barrels in dry place.
Potatoes.-As this crop ripens it should
be dug. Tender early serts such as early
rose, are often damaged greatly by wire
worms or white grubs. We never made
anything, but often lost, by storing pota-
toes instead Of selling them. 75c. BUSH
el is worth more nov than dollar in the
spring.
--Vermin are now gathering their har-
vest and making nests for the winter. Get
rid of the dogs and encourage cats around
the buildings. Feed them regularly, and
they will hunt with double vigor. Open
up all hiding places to the light, and have
passages around and under the bins 10 the
granary, where cats can get 10 and out,
Place tin caps on the post Of the corn cribs.
Rats, although sagaclous, may be van.
pushed by perseverance. - s-
Feeding Animals. Flesh and fat are
now made at half the cost Of feeding in
November. Much food may now be gath
cred up. which costs little, and would 9TH
erwisc be wasted. Boil the screenings
from the thrashing machine with small po-
,atocs for the hogs, and feed sound old
or, what is better, corn meal. Pork made
with soft corn is not cheaply made. Keep
soft corn and nubbins for the store hogs.
Now is the season to buy stock for feeding
during The winter, to make manure.
Farmers who are economical with their
feed, and have some to spare. had better
buy few head of stock, than sell hay or
straw. But buy with judgment; an aui-
NAL well bought is half sold.
Milk cows should receive the best at.
tenton. September packed butter Is equal
to June butter in quality, and will keep
as well. Fresh cows at this season are
very profitable, aud pay well for the extra
care and attention needed.
Young Stack. Yoang growing animals
should 60 into quarters in good condition.
Their future value greatly depends upon