The tribune. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-15
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.
The Best and Poorest Grass.


ted States, had the subject of grasses
under impromptu discussion, q CORE
spondent calling attention to the con-
hicting statements of Harris Lewis and
John 3. Gould relating to timothy, the
former declaring it the "poorest of all
grasses" and the latter that cit con-
tains the greatest amount of nutritious
matter" The latter statement was
backed by Mr.. Ways analysis of twen-
ty-two varieties of grasses, but Presi-
dent Hoffman declared that he would
trust his observations drawn from prac-
tical experience against all the chemical
analyses and fine theories of the profess
sors. That experience supported Mr..
Lewis, so far as milk produc tion was
concerned.
James McCanu-June grass gets ripe
before the other grasses, and when it is
ripe it is good for nothing. It is not
good in meadows, because it is hard and
worthless before the other grasses are
fit to cut. In pastures, if not all eaten
off green, it ceases to be of use, for
when it is dry cattle will almost .starve
before they will eat it. The best pas
lures for fattening steers I have found
to be such as are we'll set with timothy
and white clover, and the usual natural
grasses which are sure to come in if the
fields are adapted to grass. And may
say the older the sod the better. Iwould
not object to June grasses in the va
rlety, but 1 should not want it in such
amount as to interfere with the growth
of the other grasses. The first year
from seeding the grass is not so nutri-
tious as it is in the next, for the reason
that the sod is not filed in with the finer
natural grasses. On the right kind of
land the quality will improve for sew
eral years. cannot agree with the
president as to the value Of June grass.
For fattening cattle prefer mixture
OF all, but timothy is better than any
other one kind.
have said on other occasions when this
subject of the value of June grass has
been before us that We cannot agree
because June grass does not designate
specific kind which we all understand
alike. Many of the wild and worthless
species which come into our fields pass
with ordinary observers under the COM
mon designation June grass. The presi-
dent when he uses the term refers to
blue grass, and that is not specific. The
chief constituent of the famous Ken
tucky pastures is blue grass, 80 called.
Now, when soil adapted tos it's growth
is found here, it is just as good, per-
haps, although it is called June grass.
But think it is only found here in q few
favored fields.
President Hoffman, find livery diff
ficult to make myself understood in this
matter. On any corn lands I would not
expect to secure valuable June grass
pasture or meadow. 1t would not set
thick enough, for the land would not
tn
moist soil and a low situation. Its valu-
able parts are the green leaves. The
stalk is good for nothing for feeding,
but when the green leaves are set thick
on the field / cannot say what is better
for pasture. 1t is not only very nutri-
hous food for COWS, it is very palatable.
and when cut for hay it is superior to
any other grass in my meadows. see
its greater value as winter feed whenever
my cows are put upon it, for the yield
OF milk increases, and it shows also in
the quality, for it imparts that aroma
which we find in milk made from the
finest summer pastures. It is no doubt
question of soil and situation, but
with my experience must say that no
grass In my fields excels June grass in
quality, although it tnever produces great
quantity.
Tno Household.
Conn STARCH PspD1Na.-Boil one
quart of milk, then beat the yolks of
four eggs with four tablespoonfuls of
corn starch and little milk stir into
the boiling milk, let it boil up once,
and turn into a pudding dish then
beat the whitesof the eggs to froth and
add four spoonfuls of white powdered
sugar cover the pudding with the mix
furo OF IN kI,a
lightly. Flavor with vanilla, lemon, etc.
The frosting is improved by adding a
flavor to it.
APPLE BATTER PUDDING. - Gore
and pee! eight apples, put in dish,
I'LL the places from which the cores have
been taken with brown sugar, cover and
bake. Beat the yolks Of four eggs
light, add two teaspoonfuls of -four,
with three even teaspoonfuls of baking
powder sifted with it, one pint OF milk,
and teaspoonful of salt, then the whites
well beaten pour over the apples and
bake. Use sauce with it.
Old FASHIONED INDIAN PUDDING
One quart OF milk, three handfuls of
Indian meal stirred in while the milk is
hot let it cool, and add one egg mo-
lasses to sweeten; butter, half the size
OF AN egg; cinnamon and salt to your
taste bake three-quarters of an hour.
MOTHERS RAISED BISCUIT. -Scald one
quart of milk into this, while hot, put
piece of butter the size of an egg !:
when cool add one egg, teacupfui Of
bakers yeast or home made; thicken
with sifted flour to battcr as thick as
muffin batter let rise, mold, rise again,
bake quickly.
Cease ef Hag ChoIera.