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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

EXPERIMENT WITH BEETs.-Upon one
fourth of an acre OF land, sixteen loads of
good manure from sheep shed were
drawn and spread, about the last of March.
The beet seed was sown May 17th, in rows
three feet apart, and the plat rolled. Then,
as an experiment, salt was sown on all
the ground, mt the rate of ten bushels per
acre, except on two rows, sixteen rods
long, through the middle of the piece.
The growth of the plants, on which no
salt was put, was more rapid at first than
where salted. but when the dry weather
came on, that advantage was lost. The
crop Harvested Oct. 7th) was two hundred
and fifty bushels, many of the beets
weighing from ten TO twelve pounds each.
The two rows, dressed with salt, yielded
five bushels more than the two alongside,
where none was used making, by calcula-
ton, thirtv-two bushels profit, in all. The
expense of fertilizer was for TWO and one
half bushels of dirty salt, costing only
twenty cents at the works in Syracuse.
w. c. FISH.
Onondago County, N. 7.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

HOUSE PLANTs.-Most Of our plants
are injured by too much heat. For gen
eral collection of house plants 1t is not best
to allow the thern ometer to be above sew
enty, and if they could be kept in room
where the thermometer would usually not
range much above sixty-tive it would be
the better. In the night time fifty is
enough. Give little fresh air every fine
day, and all the sunlight attainahle. An
effort should be made 10 give moisture to
the atmosphere, for our own good as well
MS the health Of the plants. This can he
done in various ways by cooperating wa
ter; but when the plants are in separate
apartment, like little greenhouse, it can
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

The only advantage which is claim
cd for fall transplanting over spring
transplanling, is that the roofs be-
come settled in the ground and new
fibers are formed which induce an earlier
spring growth and II more reciprocal action
between leaves and roots. We are not
advocates of fall transplanting for the
climate Of Chicago, Boston, or even New
York, except for those plants which are
never injured by our severe cold Or ex-
tremes of temperature. But for those who
have already settled !upon transplanting
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

If the history of the English sparrow
should be rewritten to-day, the past year
has not brought with it any new facts
which would induce the writer to recall
one iota of what he has said derogalory
to its character. A large experience and
a more thorough study, have brought Il
fuller knowledge of lis bad qualities and
odious practices, and consequently in in
creased desire to witness the day when
every one will be allowed to kill these
birds with impunity.
The following facts | hold to be incon-
trovertble:-
|. That in certain localities, (Boston in
cluded), these birds are extremely pugna-
cious.
2. That our smaller native species, the
only rightful tenants of The soil, are vigor
ously ussailed and compelled to flee before
the irascible sparrows.
3. That in localities which once afford
ed shelter and security to many Of oul
smaller insectivorous birds, the noisy AM
dsagrccable chatter Of The sparrow i,
heard, to the exclusion Of the merry chirl
and agreeable MARBLE of our native song
sters.
4. That its extraordinary salauity, the
result of the overstimulated life which i
leads, "rses to the dignity of IL public
scandal"
5. That, as the result of the speci1
fostering which these birds have received
caterpilars are ut considerable discount
and blossoms of divers kinds, cherries
raspberries, Strawberries and grapes ar
eaten with II better gusto.
The above are "pretly steep state
ments," to be sure, but the writer is able
to prove them. The limited space whicl
is allowed to this article will not permit q
the mention of many names of authorities
In the Forthcoming history, which he i
preparing. names Of reliable persons from
all parts OF the country will be produce
and their testimony given. But for til
present l will merely refer my critic t
Prof. Cope, of Fhila.; Anthony Strous'
of Chestnut Hill, Phla.; and Georg
Wells of Germantown. Oilers will b
furnished on application Sponde"t
= Country Gentleman.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07
gUettg.
HYMN For A CHILD.


My little eyes can never reach
Bey ond the distant star,
But God my Fathers's eye can stretch
A thousand times as far;
And moro than that, through endless space
His mighty power is kn 1wn;
No mortal can, nor angels, trace
The wonders of His throne.
But though He is so great and wise,
And but weak and poor;
His kind compassion never Nlies,
His promise Is secure.
And every morning, when the sun
Shall bid my slumbcr cease
IN bow the knee before His throne,
And ask Ills saving grace.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

State Boards of Agriculture are power
less in evoking enthusiasm when they rest
content with iuaugnrating single annual
or when they endorse and CO.
operate with the modern agricultural
show, cullivating sport and amusement
rather than the development and encour-
agpment Of agriculture. Unless such
State boards aim ut continuous and earn
est effort, either through their own exer
tions or that of competent and willing
officers or agents, they become simply
ornamen al appendages to the machinery
of the state, without positively encourag-
ing the increased production of II single
bu>hel of corn, II load Of hay Or hundred
weight of beef. Secretaries Of agricul-
jure, content with simple routine office
work or the compilation of ponderous vol
umes of society reports, dry details, with
but little original or valuable matter
must find it difficult to point TO AN increas
I'd crop, or an improved farm which these
have imulaled.-Anlerican CWttlUator.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

PREPARE FOR WINTER,-If preparations
On the farm for winter have not already
been undertaken, they should be at once
begun Many farmers defer such precan-
tions until injury and loss have punished
their delay. In this cold and changeable
climate it shows sad lack of forethough
and economy to neglect such repairs and
improvements us will secure proper shell
ter during the rigors of winter for the
f,rmer's own family, his stock and the
crop, he has gathered A board IF, ur e
pane of gltss cut, here and there, may
cause long decor bill, the loss of IL
Young animal, or Of Il part of the pOtatops,
roots, or apples, and Of the labor and mon
cv bestowed on their cultivation M,re
over, if the places where animals are kept
in winter are cold, windy OF damp, II
large proportion of the food that would
otherwise contribute to the increase Of the
bulk Of the carcass, or to the yield OF
milk in the case of milch cows, is dive rted
from tAese purposes in order to make good
tine waste induced in meeting the severe
demands for animal heat. Experiments
have proved that for an animal exposed to
the cold, from one-fourth to one third
more food is required to maintain the
proper degree of animal heat, than fol
one protected from the elements by suita
bic shelter. To provide proper protection
against inclement weather for the animals
on the farm is, therefore, to consult econo
my quite us much us humanity -RUrU
NcW Yorker.
And that's just as we'll rs anybody car
say it. Now will you attend to it?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

wrote of the practical use as IL soft and
durable bed for The floors Of Stables many
years ago. and again would like to call
attention to it. First form the base of the
stable with stone and gravel, drainage out
wardly so that no water can come from
the outside, then smooth the top ut Il grade
of one inch from The bin or fore feet of The
animal TO the rear, and then pave it or
floor it with II coating Of India-rubber two
inches thick. | have seen stables paved
in this way, and found them superior in
point of cleanliness, freedom of smell
where small sprinkle of gypsum was
daily given on the floor. Bedding of soft
material can be used, where its profit may
be thought Of value, but where bedding,
us in city stables, is II trouble and cost, it
is of no value, for no animal will iniure
himself on the India rubber-hoor.-R. in
Oht0 Ftumer.
There may be one objection to this rub
Der paving. Any one who has ever put
his bare foot on rubber over-shoe know,
it is us cold us stone and two-lnch
beet Of rubber must be Il cold bed on Il
winters night. Again, its cost migb
weigh with the poorer class of farmers
Sheet rubber over one inch in thickness,
costs 70 cents per pound net, and n squar,
DOT two inches in thickness will weigh
from 18 to 20 lbs; cost per square foo
$l4 co.
The space occupied in The stable by eacl
cow is I'd ut Is square feet. Sixteen time!
fourteen is let us see, six times four
um-um um-yes, that seems to be cor
rrct-$234., 0; and for our six cows-si,
Tim : four yes, Sl344.00.
Well, we are able to pave our stable
with ru Der if we want to, but VIC thin
i entirely 90 cold and unhealthy for TIN
cows to lie on.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07
agricultural 9epartmEnt.
0. N. rINKHAM, Editor.

All communications fol this del artnent should h
sent to the editor Mr. o. NJ. TINKHAM, n. Pom.
fret, VT
Please writeon side of the paper only, sign sue
nAme:nr initials as you wished published. but civ
your FULL NAME AND ADDRESS, post Office, County an
4tAta
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-11-07

A trial of steam engines suitable for ag
rculJula purposes will be held ut SYRIA
cuse, N Y. on November 18th. under tht
auspices of the State Agricultural Society
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON CITY
THE EASTERN WAR.

LONDON, Nov. 1S.-The Standard
special correspondent st Constsntinoplt
telegrsphs, under date Of Friday, the fol-
lowing: "a council over which the sultar
presided, Was held yesterday. lam inform.
ed that 8 general feeling was expressed
and BY no one more strongly than the Sui
tan, In favor of making An effort to put Al
end to the war, In which enough has been
done on both sides for glory and which, Il
continued, must infict lasting misery upos
the two empires.
D1sTRUsT OF RUSSIA.
It was felt, however, that at present
sufficient reliance cannot be placed upon
the declarations of Russia. and that ever
while seeking to obtain honorable peace
preparations for prolonged resistance must
be vigorously carried on. l am told iha,
subject to this determination TO prosecute
the war If an honorable peace cannot be obs
lsined, It was resolved that the time for
endesvorirg TO pu. an e2d 70 the war has
arrived.
ENGLAND's MEDIATION TO BE ASKED.
II my information Is correct the Grand
Vizier will to-day inform Mr.. Lay.td, ihe
British Ambassador, of the decision OF tie
council, in the hope ths. England wi. aid
in putting stop TO war which so great,
damages her own trade snI threatens tc
compromise her best interests"
THE MoNTsSEGRINs CAPTURE ASTIvAR1
A Vienna despatch says the Political Cor
reepondence OF that city publishes rumor
that the Montenegrtrs have captured Anti.
vArt BY storm, and are marching on DuI.
cigno.
THB TURKS CLAIM A SMALL SUCCESS.
Adyices from Constsntinople report tina,
the Turks have expelled the Russians from
the Village OF Berkovtchs.
skGRRLEFF SLIGHTLY wouyrEp.
According to a despatch from Buchsres,
General skobeletf was slightly wounded or
the 18Th inst, but retains his command.
sERvA AND The WAR.
Several special dispatches from vienp;
say that Count Andrassy, the Aus.ro> Hun
garian Premier, has declared bis belief ,hs
SerV!a will not break pesce.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
REGISTERS ORDERS.
EGISTER'S ORDER.
REGISTER OFFICE,
New Castle County. October 4. ISL.

-
New Castle County. October l. 1877.
Upon the application of John Cummings,
executor of John Brown, late of Whining.
ton Hundred, in said county, deceased, 1t
is ordered and directed by the Register
that the executor aforesaid give notice OF
granting letters testamentary upon the eS-
tate OF the deceased, with the date OF
granting Thereof, by causing advertise
mcnts to be posted within forty days
from the date OF Slch letters in
six of the most public places of
the county of New Castle, requiring all
persons having demands against the estate
TO present the same or abide by an act of AS.
'sembly in such case made and provided.
And also cause the same to be inserted
within the same period in the MORNING
HEBALD, newspaper published in Will
mington, and 10 be continued therein
three weeks (e. 0. d.
Given under the hand and seal of Office
of the Register aforesaid, at New
EAL Castle, IN New Castle County, arore-
said, the day and year above writ
ten. S. {. BlGGS, Register.
NOTICE.---All persons having claims
against the estate tf the deceased must
present the same duly attested to the Ex-
ecutor Oh or before October 4th. iS7S, or
abide the Act OF Assembly in such case
made and provided.
JOHN CUMMINGS, Executor.
Address Wilmington, Del. oc6-eod
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
FOREIGN,
FRANCE.

LONDON, Nov. ls.-A Paris despatch re-
ceivsd yesterday morning says: "Muct
importance is attached to the view,
the Orleanist Senators may express
at the Senatorial conference to-day Of dele
gates from the various groups Of the Rish,
The Orleanists are expected to define to
Whist extent they will support the govern.
ment and cooperate with the legi,imis,
and Bonspartist groups in the Senate"
A new cabinet has been named to Nc.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
DOMESTIC.
THE HOUSE.

THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-Mr. Atkins, o
Tennessee, chairman of Appropriation
Committee, reported back the Army Ap
preparation bill, with Senate amendments
recommending concurrence In some ant
non-concurrence in others.
Tho Senate's amendment reducing thu
appropriation for expenses of Commanding
Generals from $1,000 to $4,000 was con:
Cured in.
The Committee recommended non-cur
renee on striking out the clause providing
that four cavalry regiments be kept upon the
Texas frontier, but Mr.. Foster, of Ohio,
moved to concur. Agreed to. Yess, 140;
nays 126.
+ The following Democrats voted with the
Republicans in the affirmative: Messrs.
Acker, s. c.; Benedick, Lockwood and
Hart, n Y; Ganse, Ark; Mackey, Pa. :
Williams, Mich; Williams, Del; Culber-
son, Geddings, Schleicher, Throckmorton,
an Mills, Texas.
The next amendment of the Senate was
Ito insert $4,000 instead of 10000 in the
clause prohibiting the recruiting of the
army above that number.
Mr.. Foster, of Ohio, moved to concur.
The vote was taken and resulted yeas, 1874:
uays, $50.
The army will therefore be restored to
$4,000.
Mr.. Stephens, OF Georgia, introduced
bill for the financial relief of the country and
to facilitate return TO speci. payments
without injuriously affecting the CONNER
cial business and general industries of the
people. Referred to the Committee on
Banking and Currency.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
DEGISTER'S ORDER,
REGISTERS OFFICE,

New castle County. October tS7i.
Upon the application OF Isaac Grubb, ,Ad-
ministrator c. 7. 4. OF Rose tuxbaum, late
OF Wilmington Hundred N said county
deceased, it S ordered and directed by the
Register that the Administrator aforesaid.
give notice az the granting of Letters OF
Administration c. /. \. upon the Estate
OF the deceased, with the granting thereof.
by causing advertise ements TO be post ed
within lolty days from the date Of such
Letters, in six OF the most public ,laces OF
the County o! New Castle recurring all
persons having demands against The Estate
10 present the same, or sh!de by an : CT
OF Assembly IN such case made and prO-
V!ded, And also cause the same 10 he in.
serted within HE same ErliOi in The
MORNING HERALD, a newspaper publish.
Ell III " llmlngtOu, ali 10 be continued
therein three weeks r.. q. d.
Given under tho hand and SeIl Cf t11fce
o. tlA kgLl<'e~ sd, Ir.u'.:, Mt New
SEAL Castle. in New cast, county aforr.
.ai., he ,Ay aIu yea, above writ
tcn.
:. 6. 6tG5-, Register.
EUTICF~-Al, p ,,,.> Il .v.rg c.,,i,,,
against the ..,'G." ,. n lr..a-s,. mus
present re Sane i - M.'f.',G - IN. Ad.
mlnl>trator on or ro 4,r t4~ n day ,t
Cctooer, 4. \, =. II a0il,.tge Aci ~
Assembly n such cases IN -.t. ana prnl.I.
ded. ISAAC GkI.In
Admin iStraru:, t. 7. \.
Address. New Ca,iif, Del.
Oct6-iwtOl
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19

Mahon, who will probably accept them.
They are men Of high character, Of well
approved patriotism and friendly to the Re-
public.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
SPECIAL BARGAINS.
800 Horse Blankets. Price 30 Cents.

sal le CT ninu
esatila
Wilmington
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
~ CURES DISEASES Of nr
THROAT, LUNGS, LIVER / RIo0$

IN the wonderful medicine to which ~.
ed are above directed for relief tha iI,. Me sltr
believes he has combined in harrro,s! ,s!scoSeNr
Natures sovereign curative properas,a H more !.
Coz mas lnstllled into the vegetable tisTs s,.la Sla
tor healing the sick, than were ever ,naeam
b'ned IN one medicine. The evidenceni,the, Ua.
Is lounu IN the great variety Of most obsrsss: IVY
diseases which il has been found tn corovae ousunae
the cnrc of BrOnchitis, Severo yuet. T.
and the early stages of COnsum m nt,ovv ovuKll
astonished the medical faculty. AMI a,,a y as
physicians pronounce 1t the greatest vni1el; maa.
discovery of the age. While it cures tba nsa ssl
G.. Coughs, It strengthens the system ,nS n se'es
files the blood. by its great and da ,bdp,0nE puiE
blood-purifying properties, it cures l sT ITOtUaq q
mors, from the worst ScrOfula IN Nr corn.a' mG
BlOtch, Pimple, or Eruption. Msreml!Ma MnmulM
disease, Mineral Poisons, and their efvae, ~
eradicated, and vigorous health and is, a snra; ~;
constitution established. Erysipelaa SaH sTIaa
rheum, Fever Sores, Scaly or RonsS SaS
Skin, in short, all the numerous disease. sa cansea
BY bad blood, are conquered by this pOEertl oT
purifying, and inviSorating medicine, 'S1
If you feel dull, drowsy, debilitated h,vo 81,
low color OF skin, or yellowish brown snO. ~ !.
face or body, frequent headache or dil,iss.!
bad taste in mouth, internal heat or chIs aIss
mated with hot flushes, low spirits, and glooS,
coated, You are suffering from TOrpid Iivss IiI
or BiliOusness.J In rnany case, ,', :
"Liver Complaint" only pat Of ibea "a
symptoms are experienced. A. a remedy 4,
all such cases, DR.. Pierces Golden Medical nj H.
cOvcry has no equal, as it effects perfect cure,
leaving the liver strengthened and healthy,
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS AT 81 PER BOTTLE,
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
FOR SALE.
4 DMINISTR ATORS' SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.

4 DMINISTR ATORS' SALE OF
REAL ESTATE.
BY order ci the Orphans Court. the sub.
scribers, as administrators of Thomas
Web Der. dec d, will sell at Public AUcttOn
on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER Il, 1877:
at O'clock. P. NJ,
At the Delaware House. 5I3 Market stree
IN the City of Milmi Agtou, Delaware.
-, Ihe new three. storied Brick AlusA
mouse aud lot OF land, M. 1913 Tat. THiE&
nal street. Location good, and peo- E8
perty very desirable EYEH
Z. The well-kuown business stand giuta
ted on the north side OF Christiapa kay,r
IN the village of Christiana. cons! sling n,
abouI : acres of land, with double frame
D~elIing House. frame sranary and stove
louse, wharf, scales and other builtincS
q nd conVenlenceS. A good opening fot p
.. OF OF Land and Wharf Proner+r ~,
lhe outh SIDE of Christisna Creek. Gprn-
size No 2. above named. and con1aiping
ABOUT ons-quarter Of an acre.
eale posltiNe-lnade TO close the es,o,s
Terms at sale. VAC ee'S. e
LOUISA WEBER.
ARTHUR g WE1RER
Cu.S Administrators.
- =. -I2"f. Attorney nov5 81,
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y CIV. JONES, Fancy Overs leo v p
y. street, Brancs Office corner M ~; IRON
YIN streets, Philadelphia. Tas;n., 1n.o and
Gen Inemens nEas Garments Of every hs dssca;r ard %
st, slon GIoVes TT Sienansed. nnd Kid Shoes Festb.
Apn Isl. oieansed.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19

NILL\NNNA COLLEGE. DFLAVAR
COUNTY pENNsILVANIA.
~ 'h>,(",-ln, chartered with Cnivrr.
sity Privileges is under the charge ot ms
AEEESf."i"h Fathers, and offers SUPERIOR
ail lANi&IeS 70 students. "" . desire t. make
thorough Class cal, -c'en,ific or CONNER.
c.al course. L is ,!lpH- ID on The Peuusyl.
Tanla GENITAL F@.irca eleven miles nom
ptcs g.. s.e College grounds.
Terms: Pr session OF five months, IL,
advance S,Sl v .
Fer full particulars. send fo7 catalogue,
Rev. 7. A. MIpDLRTON, ID.
'ecl-sT President,
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
EDUCATIONAL.
IT. JUSEPH'S AriOEhT,

.JUSEFHTS AFlUEMI,
CHESTNUT WILL, FGILAuELPHla
Vude- tina care CT tle Sisters o. =. Tos-o,
1he course OF instruction inciutes all n,
branches oi s useful ami Christian educa
"on.
Anus! pension ror Board and Tu:uo,
sap' For further particulars, address,
sepl-iy MOTHER MARY JOpS
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Furnishing Goods

bth half q
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THE ATTITUDE OF SERV1A.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19

A NEW FRENCH CABINET NAMED
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19

TURKS CLAIM A SMALL SUCCESS.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19

TO ASK ENGLAND'S MEDIATION
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AN EFFORT TO END THE WAR.
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SOLD BY DRUGGISIsATsl PER BOTTLE,

Prepared by II. v. PIERCE, NJ. D.. Nh
Proprietor, at the WORLDS bIsPsysApr
Buffalo, n. Y.
The Morning herald., 1877-11-19
TELECRAMS.

THE EASTERN WAR NEWS.
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-04-26
PATRONS OF HuSBANnRY


I. G. LITTLE, Fayetteville, Master COUNTY
Grange-H. I. Childs, Fayetteville, Sec.
retary-Corresponding Committee: HI. T
Childs, Fayetteville; W. W. James, Null
berry; j. c. Hague, Kelso.
Buckeye, 173-C.A. Mcdaniel, master: Jo-
ell D. Parks, sec'y; Fayetteville.
Sulphur Spring, 1T6-T. C. Little, master;
b. 7. Childs, sec'y; Fayetteville.
Swan Creek, BOSS. A. Hill, master:
W: T. Mcdaniel, Sect Fayetteville.
Boon's Hlli--WW Wilson, master; W
W Erwin; sec'y; Boon's Hill.
Unity 341-J j Short, master; L l.
Clark, sec'y; Fayetteville.
Rocky Point 3O5 -Eben Hill, master; j
c Hague, sec'y; Kelso.
Shelton s Creek 304 j Taylor, mas
ter; F P Taylor, sec'y; Georges Store.
Cold Water 307-J L Stewart master: P
L Twitty, sec'y; Cold Water.
White Oak, 531-CW Gill, master; Smith
L Walker, sec'y; Lincoln.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1877-04-26
Cultivatlng Apple Or
chardS.

Whether to cultivate an orch
ard, or not, depends on several
conditions. If the color of the
leaves is good, if the trees bear
well ofnice fruit, they are doing we'll
enough, even if they are in grass
and have been for years. But if
the leaves begin to look pale, the
growth of the upper twigs much
less than a foot a year on trees
which have been set twelve years,
if the fruit is small in size and
Yield, then something is the mat.
ter. After apple trees are well
established, they may need no
culture in some parts of Pennsyl-
vannia, Ohio and westward and
southwark, but in Michigan | have
never heard of an apple orchard
injured by frequent culture. On
the contrary, l have seen hosts Of
them, some in every country /
have visited, which were suffer-
ing for want of pillow, the harrow,
the cultivator, or a heavy mulch
or a heavy coat of manure as a
substitute for culture.-Cor.
Michigan Farmer.