National Republican., 1877-08-22
TUNLAW FARM
CoUSTRY-sEAT OF COLONEL THOMAS L. HUME
USEFUL ExAMPLE-HiGH FARMING-THoR-
OUCH BRED STOCK

CoUNTRY-sEAT OF COLONEL THOMAS L. HUME
USEFUL ExAMPLE-HiGH FARMING-THoR-
oUGH-BRED STOCK.
A few miles from Georgetown, d. C.. Is the
splendid, highly cultivated farm of Colonel r.
l.. Hume Of the firm Of Hall 4 Hume, WASH
ingtou. The name, "Tunlaw," which trans
posed is ralnm, is taken from the number Of
black walnut trees which abound on the place.
II Is situated above Georgetown, on hills and
wales, which render that locality picturesque
one; some Of the elevated points overlooking
Blue Ridge, the Potomac river, the Capitol,
and many other objects Of interest, while the
residence and other buildings occupy a charm.
ing vale below, out Of the sight Of all other
residences, giving II perfectly rural charac-
ter; so that this comfortable home really en-
joys all the most desirable characteristics Of
both city and rustic life.
The residence Is surrounded by trees, shrub
berry lawns and flowers, all trained, dressed
and ornamented In the incest manner, includ-
| ing mounds and Rrotesque rock work and as
phalt walks and drives to different parts Of the
premises, through grounds and gardens, while
handsome lamp-posts are stationed, like senti-
nels where needed, and lighted with gas made
on the premises. Many clear, cool springs Of
water gush from the hill-sides and run away in
'babbling brooks" to the Potomac, furnishing
abundant stock water In oil the fields Of the
farm, two Of the coolest Of the springs being
utilized in neat and complete dairy house,
with brick basins and channels Of cold water,
to keep the milk, cream and butter at nearly
uniform temperature tho year round.
The crbps OF grass, grain, &C., are made prof
liable at funlaw, because the lands are thor
oughly drained, deeply and finely plowed,
richly fertilized, both by applying manure and
by plOwing under green crops The side hills
Of forest trees are underbrushed and nicely
cleaned out and sowed with orchard grass
and thoroughly dragged with heavy harrow,
so that they make luxuriant pasture, which
richly pays all the cost. Besides, the cattle
can browse in comfortable shade.
Col. Hume keeps number of very fine
thorough bred horses and ponies for the use Of
himself, family and his guests, for both riding
and driving while the stables are models Of
system and neatness. He also has large herd
Of superior Aderney and Jersey bulls and cows,
imported and home raised, thorough h-bred and
herd book registered, their stables in the best
style Of convenience and cleanliness, and from
these he derives q profitable revenue. Then
his several pens of imported Berkshire and
Essex swine are perfect, many Of them Just
| as pretty as pictures" and though expensive
| in the outset, he makes them pay both in sale
and service Nothing is truer than that In
most all things blood will tell" His i'm,
portations all prove 1t. And II is equally true
that high farming will pay always II directed
with Judgment and method. Brains will pay
| as well IN farming as IN any other business
The cropping, breeding, dairying, all are done
with system and thoroughness, and they pay
Last, though not least by any means, Is tn,
apiary. Here are large number of colonic,
Of bees, doing well, collecting their stores o
honey, and one fact always besides his indus
try, renders the bee most respectable in oul
minds, and that is he gains and gives us
treasure we can get In no other way or from
any other source; and more, he acquires /
from sources that impoverish or rob nothinI
else. The rich treasures which he furnishe
to us are really all clear gain; therefore bee
command great respect.
Tunlaw farm place embraces about 100 acre
Of various surface and soil-hills slopes ant
valleys, sand, clay and gravel, with Q prope
portion Of timber. And there are hundreds
Of similar locations all around Washington, In
the District and adjoining counties Of Mary
land and Virginia. which 1t would be wis,
and well If the rich business men would II
manner Of this example, improve, make beau
tiful and profitable; 1t would give employmcn
to many laborers who need IL; would max
more pleasant summer homes; save man,
costly "summerings" away to other places
keep more money at home, and, on the whole
very much enhance the value as well as enjoy
ments of the surroundings of our Nationa
Capital.