Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1876-07-22
FARM, GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.


Farm Noees ana lslnsss
II grain is stored, care should BIO taken
to preserve IL from vermin, and TO turn
it occasionally, lest it might heat and
mildew.
No farmer or mechanic should miss
seeing the Centennial exhibition. II he
cannot 20, he should send ono ut least Of
his sons. II he cannot afford to do that,
he should take what recreation he can in
the most convenient manner. Family
parties, neighborly picnics to interest
Ing places, and social gatherings, make
us better acquainted with each other,
and show the best points Of people whom
we might suppose had but little good
about them. In business no one is seen
ut his best, and we want to think as we'll
OF our neighbors as we possibly can.
Seed potatoes may still be planted,
aud there is no better or cheaper ma
terial for making pork than this. II tho
weather is dry when the plants are set
out, all that is needed is to dip the roots
in a mud made OF COW dung and loan,
and leave the soil dishing around the
plants. After the first shower hoe the
moist earth around the plant, filling the
hollow. Few will be lost that are plant
ed in the afternoon.
The second crop of Ground" pota.
toes may be planted this month and
next. The. sets should be planted deep
~, which will keep them cool, and tend
to throw out o strong growth OF roots
before the leaves appear above the sur
face.
For the Southern States rutabagas
will be found valuable winter forage
crop. Sown upon fine mellow soil,
rolled after sowing, and fertilized with
a moderate dressing of superphosphate,
this crop will furnish the best of feed
for sheep, which will consume it upon
the ground if confined in hurdles or
nets. They are also valuable feed for
COWS, and If sliced are remarkably health
full and acceptable to horses and mules.
The COW pea is worthy of being sown
by itself, although at the last blowing
of cotton they may be plowed in be-
tween the rows. This is one OF the
fodder crops which can be grown most
proAtably in the South, and is as valua-
bic as the Northern clover, when we'll
cured.
Another valuable fodder crop in the
South is the cabbage. For field culture
the plants may be set out. Super
phosphate or guano is an excellent
fertilizer for this crop. BY this time
the bothersome flea has departed for the
season. -Agriculturist.
Questions and Answers.
When should an excess of honey be
taken from the hive2
In the fall.
How far apart should apiaries be To-
catedG
One must be governed by the size of
the apiary; not less than four miles and
not more than seven.
How can an after-swarm be prevent
ed3 E.'s
By introducing young fertile queen.
Is there specific fol- the ravages of
the cut worms
Spirits of turpentine poured over
seed corn before planting, and thor
oughly mixed by stirring, SO that all the
seed shall be impregnated with it, is
recommended by q farmer who has tried
it. He uses one quart of turpentine to
bushel of corn, and thinks the corn
comes up two or three days earlier when
thus treated. The scent of the turpen.
tine, which remains several weeks after
planting, is also said to aid in keeping
crows at q respectful distance.
What location is the best for peach
trees, hillside or bottom land?
A l.
according to several successful expert
ences. The hillside is little colder
during the day and will keep the buds
from swelling so early. The bottoms are
more liable to early and late frosts.
is there no simple remedy for curing
horses of cribbing :?
A Now York correspondent broke
fine horse of this habit thoroughly, by
mailing sheepskin, with wool on, upon
the manager where the horse was kept.
What can be done for q leaky udder
Milk the COW three times day for a
while, and bathe frequently the teats
nd the quarters of tho bag which leak
18th bark or any good astripgent.
Is ere not some remedy for con-
acted Get in horsesa
Pare the hoof carefully; open the cleft
OF the heel SO that the hoof can expand
and contract, and let the horse go un-
shod for while.
OILc1oTHs.-If a little milk is put
into the last water they are washed with,
it will keep them bright and clean long
or than clear water.
A RELIABLE REMEDY.-For freckles,
pimples, or spots, water crosses bruised,
and the juice applied to the face or
other parts troubled.
REMEDY FOR CoRNs.-Take equal por.
tions of mercurial and galbanum ONT
ments; mix well; spread on bit of
leather, and apply to the corns morning
and evening.
HAIR WAsH.-Try half an ounce of
borax to quart of water for hair
wash; apply very gently with sponge
on alternate days; apply a little gly-
Cerine dissolved in soft water.
WHITEwAsuINa. - Take lump of
lime and Stake it with boiling water;
cover it during the process; strain it
and add little salt dissolved in warm
water, half pound of Spanish whiting,
Two ounces of glue. This is good for
settings, walls, wood, brick, or stone.
The EYEsIeHr. - To preserve and
make bright and sparkling, let there be
an occasional pressure of the finger
on the ball of the eye; let pressure be
howard the temples, and wash the eyes
in cold water two or three times a day,
in which there has been little cream
Of tartar and fine sugar dissolved.
To CLEAN FURNIrURE.-Scrape lit
lie CASTLE soap into about one pint of
water, add three tablespoonsful of
sweet oil, heat it, and use while warm
10 clean the piece of furniture. Good
'or any kind of furniture, polished or I
not. For carved furniture, it must be
put on with soft brush, and, of course,
'lways rubbed with cloth or charois ,
,fter.