The Hillsborough recorder., 1875-10-13
WORK FOR THE MONTH.
From ale Americaa Farmer.

The garnering 0. perfected harSests anu
the committing Of seed for future ones to
the bosom Of the earth will keep the farmer
busy enough the present month; but no
stress Of work ought to be considered as
giving an excuse for hasty preparation or
careless execution.
Wheat all pains should be taken to push ,
forward the seeding Of this crop, in order
that, il possible. the 18th mag in this lati-
tude, see the work fully accomplished.
when this is not done the fall growth is
not made which is necessary to the proper
development Of the plant to enable ito
Withstand the winter. Neither does It
sufficiently tiller withoutit, nor gain strength
10 withstand the attacks of the fly.
But il the force Uf circumstances forbids
early sowing. let nothing interfere with the
thorough preparation Of the ground. This
is paramount in importance. A good dres-
sing Of some stimulating fertilizer is especi-
ally helpful In cases of late sowing. as the
,lants are enabled BY its help to get astart
which is very advantageous.
RYE.
This. too. ought to be in as soon as pos
sible. Il is far preferable. indeed. 70 SOW
August or September; but careful pre-
paration of the LAND and some extra fer
iilizer, especially Of kind that contains
considerable nitrogenous matter, may Ei4Se |
up for the delay.
BUCKWHEAr.
Ought to be cut before tcdchcd By severe
frost. When the earliest seed are ripe is
about the right time. and it should be put
in small shocks and threshed out as soon as
possible. The straw ought to be saved. as
il Is good forage for stock. A little salt is
and Improvement and aids in preserving it.
coRN FODDER AND ToPs.
Secure these carefully as soon as possible.
RUTA BAoAs, MANoELs, &c.
Gather these and store away before frosts
injure. OF roots. the first named will
stand out much longer than Beets or Car
rois. and Parsnips may be allowed to re-
msin all winter in the ground. In dig
ring and hauling endeayor not 70 bruise
the roots as this induces rotting.
PUMPKINS.
Ought 10 be gathered and stored away
10 dry cool place before hurt By trosts.
POTATOES.
Should be dug as soon as practicable. az
ter the vines are dead but never excepI
when the ground isdry.
FALL PLowIN0.
Ought 10 be pushed ahead when practic.
able. always presuming that the soil i dr.
enough for the work. All lands. save
thoss Of very light texture, are general,
conceded to be improved BY exposure =
tie Influences Of the winter weather; sn'
anotaer advantage Is the great destruction
il occasions Of insects, &c.
LINING.
This NAV Be attended 10 with sdvshtag
after pIowing in the fall. and the crops ID
easuing seasOn will show the ELECTS.
DRAIEs AND DrTcnEs.
When the pressure ofother work 90 th
far,a win permit this % good time :
drain such lands as may need il. BE care
ful that water burrows are properly LAID O
u Jour grain fields and kept clear.
nASUREs.
Allow nothing Of manurial value 70 6
10 waste on the farm. The refuse en an
about q place viii always more than rsps
,he cost Of collecting ard composing .
No farrner indeed can afford 10 neglect q
stores q offsstiliEing materials which are !
hand, Oaly waiting to be appropriaie'
These substances mixed with q fair add
sieo ol barn yard manure, will during
season. make pie Of compost which Ct
scarcely iail % tell on the croPs Of q
farm.
RIVE STOCK.
Fsttening Hogshave their quarters
arranged that they may be dry and warn
Put muck and leaves q other absorbenis
the bottona "A their pens. a. s0on % thI