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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

CHOICE OF A PRoFESsEoN.-1n the
choice of II profession u young man should
remember that all professions are alike in
one respect-for success they all demand
time and industry and brains. A fortune
or reputation can only be accumulated
through long and patient working. Not
long ago II number of wives of profession
al men were discussing the choice of pro-
LESSONS for boys. The discussion is thus
reported:
Don't let your son be an artist" said
one lady; "artists have such long, hard
struggle with poverty, with obscurity, with
rivaries of all sorts before they can attain
anything that can be called success"
L" By no means let your son be law
yer" said another lady; cat the very out.
set he has five years of starvation to 90
through, and that is a mere preliminary.
Look at the leaders of the bar; every man
of them is gray haired and has grown
children Think of the cords of legal
sawdusL they have eaten and must contin-
ue to eat as long as they practice law"
1" ! think no young man would choose
the profession Of medicine" said a doc.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

InlB view represents the adult specimens enlarged.
The marks at the side represent the actual measure
ment with wings spread o. male; b, female.
The female is of bright honey yellow
color. The head is black, with all the
parts below, as we'll as between, the ORR
gin of the antenn@, except the tip of the
jaws, dull honey yellow. The antenn@
are brown-black, often tinged with reddish
above, except towards the base, and be-
meath, entirely dull reddish, except the
two basal joints. They are four-fifhs as
long as the body; the third joint, when
viewed sideways, is four times as long as
wide; the third, fourth and fifth joints are
equal in length, the remaining joints
slowly diminishing in length. On the
thorax are four conspicuous black spots
and other smaller ones. The legs are
bright honey yellow; the hip joints whit
ish, while the extreme tips of the hind
shanks, and the whole of the hind toe
joints are blackish brown. The wings are
glossy, with dark veins, and expand little
over one-half inch. 1t is stated in the
"American EntomolOgist that in Europe
she is known to lay eggs which have not
been fcrtilizod, and from which young cat
erpillars are Matched. 1t is probable, how
ever, that they do not have the power of
again propagating the race, and that the
eggs hatch and the worms eat is Just as
likely as in the case of the silk-worm and
other moths, rs we'll as of some insects,
including the honey bee.
The male, Fig. 2, II, is rather smaller
and is black. The head is dull honey yell
low. The antenne are brown black, often
a little reddish beneath, except toward the
base; they are as long as the body; while
longer than in the female, are also some
what fattened out. The under side of the
thorax and abdomen are honey yellow.
have given this minute description of the
fly, as if seen and killed, hundreds of the
worms may be saved. The eggs are laid
about the goth OF May in Vermont, in reg
ular rows, along the under side of the
veins of the leaf at tho rate of about two
a minute. The embryo escapes from the
egg in from four to ten days, and imme-
diately commences feeding. They continue
their work upon the bushes until they are
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

How TO SELECT FLoUR.-In selecting
flour first look at the color. If it is white,
with a yellowish colored tint, buy it. If
it is white with blush cast, or with
white specks in it, refuse it. Second, ex-
anime its adhesiveDess-we and knead u
little of it between your fingers; if it
works soft and sticky it is poor. Third
throw little lump of dried flour against a
smooth surface; if it falls like powder it is
bad. Fourth, squeeze some of the flour
tightly in your hand, if it retains the
shape given by the pressure, that, too, is
good sign. 1t is safe to buy flour that
will stand all these tests. These modes
are given by old flour dealers, and they
pertain to matter that concerns every
body-the staff of life.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

Hnytng will commence the last of the
month. Chemical analysis and common
experience has proven that grass cut
when in blossom is better for milch COWS
than when cut later. For horses and
working cattle it is better when more
nearly ripe, but not woody. As rule
farmers dry hay TOO much. Cured grass
is far better every way; cheaper to make
and better feed. Grass cut in the morn.
ing and shaken up once or twice in a
good nay day, is cured enough, as a rule
to be carted to the barn in the afternoon
With II good moving machine to do the
work quickly, time may also be saved by
not cutting until the dew is off. Or the
same result will be obtained by late cut.
ting in the afternoon. The grass lying
flat prevents the dew from getting to the
ground, and only the top is mostened.-
Scientific Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

VALUE OF MANUREs.-Stable manure
varies in value, when applied to the soil
for u crop, as we'll rs the various COM
mercial fertilizers. And why should it
not? Stable manure receives various
treatment; different stable proprietors
feed differently, work and care for their
stock differently; keep different kinds of
stock, and so on to the end all of which
tends TO effect the value Of manure from
all stock. Horses or cattle worked con-
stantly and hard make manure of less
value than they would if not worked so
hard, or not at ali, on the same feed.
Cows giving milk, or in calf, make less
valuable manure than when in other con-
dition; young, growing stock also
make less valuable manure than
fully grown. A poor animal will
always make poor manure. There is
also difference in value of manure from
different kinds of stock. But there is one
other thing which more nearly affects the
value of stable and farm manures, and
that is the quality of the feed and fodder
with which the animals are fed; also the
regularity with which they are cared for.
Stock kept on marsh hay, or other equally
poor food, or irregularly fed and caued for,
can hardly be expected to make very valu-
able manure in quality, however large the
quantity may be. The kind and quantity
of litter used also affects the value of
manure; also its treatment after being
made. whether housed or thrown out and
exposed to the weather One of the main
L. IL r
superior to commercial fertilizers is the
manner in which it effects the soil me-
chanically and chemically. The soil may
or may not hold all the elements necessary
TO feed any crop; if there be no mechanic,
al or chemical action, failure is pretty
certain. Manure mixed in the soil cannot
fail of affecting the soil in both ways to II
mu'h greater extent than any so-caled
fertilizers Correspondence Country Gen
Uemdn.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

And now the song of the agent is heard
in the land, and his persuasive voice ex-
tolls the merits Of some moving machine
or tcddcr or horse rake-all Of which are
excellent and necessary machines. Some
people seem 10 have the idea that there
can be but one good mower, and all others
must be worthless. All lands are not alike,
and the machine which would do best on
the hills of central Vermont might be
found inferior to another on the prairies of
the West or in the Connecticut valley.
But what we started to say is this, farmers
should insist on the right of giving any
machine which they are asked or rather
which they desire, to purchase, fair trial
before buying it. We will not buy any
machine of any Importance till we can try
it and see If it works well, and is suited to
our own individual needs. When the
agents are strangers they should give Il
memorandum stating that the machine is
left on trial for such Il length of time, at
the agents risk and that the receiver is in
no way bound to keep Or pay for the same,
Or be TO any expense for any damage done
the machine while in use during the time
specified; at the end of which he should
notify the agent in writing of his decision
whether he keeps the machine or not. 1t
is perfectly safe for farmers to refuse to
sign any notes or memorandas or agree
ments presented by strangers, but if ne
cessity for something of the sort arises,
aOrite out your paper, and make a copy of
it for your own keeping, Or if an agree
ment, have it signed by the other contract
ing party, for your own keeping, as well
as to give him one, and leave him not
bound.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

THE OFFICE OF SoRRow.-Thcre is
something about a deep sorrow that tends
to wake up the child-feeling in all of us
A man of a giant intellect becomes like a
little child when grief smites him, or
when q grave opens at his fireside. I
have seen stout sailor-who laughed at
the empest-come home when he was
sick, and let his old mother nurse him os
though he were baby. He was willing
to lean on the arms that never failed him
So Christian in the time of trouble is
brought to this child-feeling. He wants IN
lean somewhere, to talk to somebody IN
have somebody love him and hold him nm
One great purpose in all affliction is In
bring us down to the everlasting arms
What new strength and peace it gives to
us to feel them underneath us! We know
that, far as we may have sunk, we cannot
go any farther. These mighty arms can.
not only hold us; they can lift us IN
They can carry us along. Faith, in It's
essence, is simply a resting on the ever.
lasting arms. The sublime act of ,Jesns
our Redeemer, was to descend to the low
est depths of human depravity and gniI,
and to bring up his redeemed ones frnn,
that horrible pit in his loving arms
Faith is Jut cIinging to tho,e arms, and
nothlng more.-Rev. Dr.. OUylep,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

GUERNSEY lMPoRTATIoN.-AIr. Z. I.
Bowdch of Wildwood Farm, birmingham,
Mass, has just made an importation of
Guernsey cattle, which we have had the
pleasure of examining. AS the type of an
ideal COW, they particularly strike our
fancy. Large, but not overgrown; wide,
roomy hind quarters; light forward; all
the milk and butter signs remarkably de-
veloped; deep chest, straight back and
deep flank, and very docile and affection
ate even to strangers are II delight
to the eye. They have the loose soft cot
ter skim" fine hair, the yellow excretions
in the ears and on the tip of the tail to II
marked degree, yellow skin and horns,
legs as delicate as the Jersey, and hand
some colors, mostly red and white, some
times approaching fawn color in parts
bnt color is of secondary importance with
them. The udder of u heilcr recently
calved is perfection itself, reaching from
the vagina to the navel though dropping
but little below the line of the belly, and
the skin behind lying in loose folds, teats
well put on and of right size, skin and
hair soft and fine. Having but recent
y landed. and but one having calved,
their performances cannot be judged of,
but they promise to develop into great
mixers, rs well as to produce real gilt
edged butter. The mother of one of these
heifcrs produced IS pounds of butter Il
week
Mr.. Bowditch selected these animals
in the island of Guernsey, himself, and
brought over for his own farm one bull,
four two -year-old heifers and one yearlng,
and five animals for other parties. Mr..
Bowdich has been keeping Il few Of the
same breed for several years, and after
studying them for several weeks in the
Island, has certainly succeeded in making
what will remain notable importation in
the history of the breed in this country
Scientific Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

The leaves of plants, trees, and flowers,
says the Nautical Magazine, abstract car
bonic acid gas from the atmosphere, and
each leaf holds up It's captive atoms to the
sun, and from that seat of power The same
Friend who speaks from the pillar of
cloud, using as an instrument ray of
light ninety-fve millions of miles in
length, picks out the oxygen from the car
bon in each molecule of the gas, liberates
the oxygen for the good of man and beast,
and imprisons the carbon for the good of
the plant. This is feat which man has
been unable to accomplish in any single
instance; by all the contrivances Of his
laboratory he has not succeeded in sep
arating even one molecule of carb0nic
acid gas into its constituent atoms of car
bon and oxygen. When we consider
that our very existence depends upon this
separation being effected, and that our
Friend who alone can is continually at
work, operating with millions of millions
of needles Of light, each ninety-iive mil
lions of miles in length, picking these car
bonic acid knots for us with one hand
while He keeps turning the world round
with the other, to bring in succession
every leaf Of every plant on the surface
of the earth under the points Of these mag
ic sunbeam needles, do we not feel that
we could fall down and worship Him.
and that if we cast off our shoes wherever
there is holy ground, we shall never have
shoes on our feet again?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

A few figures about the maple sugar
business are suggested by the fact that
last season thirty-five tons of the sugar
were shipped to market from Brattleboro.
The best estimate puts the yield of a tree
at eighteen gallons n season, and of sugar
not over four pounds-that is, eighteen
quarts of sap make pound-consequent-
" there were boiled about Brattleboro. to
make 10000 pounds of sugar, 100000
quarts of sap, which were the yield Of
1880 trees. Supposing that, the country
through, there are one hundred places
where as much sugar is made as about
Brattleboro. then total of $780, 900 gal.
Ions is drawn every spring.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

a., u, u, u
ment of the caterpillar nnagnifed.
This worm is so common and so well
known in Vermont that it needs no des-
cription. 1t affords an excellent example
of the wonderful rapidity with which an
imported insect may flourish in this coun-
try. 1t was imported from Europe in 1860,
into nurseries in Rochester, N. Y. Since
that time it has not only spread eastward
throughout New England, but to the far
west. 1t is dreadful pest to the currant
and gooseberry bushes, and in sections
where it has been left to do its work I'M
checked such fruits are numbered as
things of the past.
Though near fifty species of the " Nema-
tus are native of this country, this little
foreigner has forced himself so disagreea-
bly, to our notice that we almost forget the
ravagcs of the native varieties.
Though the worm is so well known, the
fly that causes the mischief is seldom
noticed.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

Make your orchards your poultry yards.
Fruit trees and poultry have an affinity for
each other in more ways than one. The
busy chicks find every bug, worm and egg
that sooner Or later work harm to the
trees; and their droppings enrich and
promote a healthy and vigorous growth.
Clip their wings if they exhibit desire to
climb for fruit Semi Tropical.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20
2OEtry.
A TRIFLE

4 TRIFLE.
They loved and laughed, they kissed and chaneu'
They threw the happy hours away;
That's the way the world goes round
That's the story of Yesterday.
They talk of fate, and calculate,
And keep accounts, and measure anu Weigh
That's the way the world gees round
That's the story of To-day.
They'll see on high, in yonder sky,
The God whose power destroyeth sorrow;
That's the way the world goes round
That's the story of Tomorrow. n.,....;a
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

B., Brown Co., o., writes: If" Dot or
any one else desires to make butter of a
good color without artificial coloring mat
ter, let them get Jersey cows, and think
they will be satisfied Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20
A0ritultural department.
o. M.rINkHAM, Editor.

Accommodation for this department should be
sent to the editor, Mr.. o. n. TINKHAM, N Pom
fret, vt.
Please write on side of the paper only sign such
name or initials as you wished published. but give
vour FULL. NAME AND ADDRESS, post Office County and
State
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20
MISCELLANEOUS.
CENTRAL VERMONT R. R. LINE.
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.
Commencing Monday, May p, 1871
TRAINS GOING SOUTH AND EAST

Leave Montpelier 1905 4. NJ ., 2.lOP.M anda3
9 05 A. M, for Boston, New London, Sriigs., b.
York and intermed date points. 'DEleld, n
FXPRRss leaves kouses Point at loan. .,
90 A. NJ. st. Adams at l2lO p. NJ, Buruv,' 9lQlfr
MontpelieT 10 NJ, for Boston Via LGwcW L Il P5
MIXED TRAIN leaves st. Adams 3.4OPK
Montpelier D. 10 P. NJ @'Ii'llg
NIGHT EXPRESS from Ogdensburg Mo,t,,.,
hans aud Burlington, leave MontpeGcr A. SSdl IT.
Boston via. Lowell or FitChburg, Spriugfsf- y N
and intermediate points. 'eVI
TRAINS GOING NORTH AND WEST
Leave Montpelier abba. NJ, 6lOA.M.3Hn
600 p. NJ. al ~
DAY EXPRESS leaves Boston via Fitcbbur,f....
NJ, via Lowell 500 A. NJ, New London 5OoA ~ a. 10
field W A. M, Montpelier 345 p. NJ for Blrli, VII
Adams, Montreal and Ogdensburg ~, T.
ACCOMMODATIONS leaves White River Tuur+,c,.
NJ Montpelier 6.OOP M.,tOr Burlington and - a 0
ACCOMMODATIONS Train leaves NOrthnr'd A. aatlG
Montpelier 10 A. NJ, Tor Burlington. st 4. Gs,oo4
mond, st Johns, ROuses Point and MoltrasI N9 Ea.
MIXED leaves White River junction al = "
field H. 0A NJ arrives at MOntpelier u Ia. II 'Ar
NIGHT EXPRESS leaves Boston via L0weijIat=a,.
via FitChburgh 30 p. NJ, New York 800 j. ~ - i
field 500 P. NJ Montpelier 3l6 A. NJ 70. BurIif,,
Trains leave Montpelier for Barre at 81 4. NJ
P N. and 4 10 p. NJ. - j..
Returning leave Barre at % a. NJ, and 2oond.
NJ. ''
Sleeping cars are attached to Might Eyrrss.
running between Montreal and Boston and H. VI
and Sprin gted, and st. Adams and Troy ''l'i
Drawing room cars on Day Express trains hat
Montreal and Boston. '-"7
Through tickets for Chicago and the West for..,
the principal stations gag
j. W HOBART, General u, tend.
st. Adams, VT, May ~, 1871.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

CUTTING MISUNDERSTANDING persons
ruin their asparagus beds by continuing
the cutting too late in the season. The as
Simulated sap stored in the roots, during
the previous season, will throw up a sue
cession ofstalks in spring, thereby furnish
ing supply of this delicate vegetable for
several weeks; but the supply becomes ex-
hausted after awhile, and if the cutting is
afterward continued, it is at the expense
of the vigor, and even of the life of the
roots.
Asparagus should not be taken from u
bed for a longer time than a month, no
matter how vigorous the roots may be,
and we have known large plantations to
be totally destroyed by continuing the cut
ting for six or eight weeks. OF course,
much depends upon the weather in apring
for if it is cool and wet the stalks will not
grow quite so rapidly, and the cutting may
be continued n little longer than during
dry, hot weather. But it is safer to stop Il
little earlier than is necessary, than to
continue one day to long.
Asparagus is about as tenacious of life
MS any wild or cultivated plant we possess,
and that it can be destroyed by constant
removal of the stalks and leaves, serves
as a useful lesson for destroying noxious
plants by the same means The fact is
well known that no plant can long resist
constand defoiation; not even the Canada
thistle; indeed the much-abused Jerusalem
artichoke will succumb to this treatment.
After finishing the gathering of aspara-
gus in spring, it is IL good plan to sprinkle
the bed pretty literally with salt, which
will not only keep down the weeds, but
attract moisture from the atmosphere, and
act as a fertilizer, increasing the vigor of
the plants. Ohio FtrD1ey,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

DR.. Noah Cressy, of Amherst, Mass,
gave lecture at Pomfret last week on the
Higher Education of Farmers, which we
shall give report of next week,
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MISCELLANEOUS.
" EG TIN E q.
He Says 1t Is True.
SENECA FALLS, Nov. 9, 1876.

SENECA FALLS, Nov. 9, 1876
Mr. H. R. STEVENS: $500. o., mn 7 want
yon 10 know what YEGETINE has done Tor me, Oniy
{ose who have been raised from deaths door eau ~
he vaiue of such good mediciue. am % years Ul
sle Three years ago was taken SICK WIN Wnat ~
doctors ca led LUMBAGO. For weeks was cohnneo 20
nv he'd had three different physicians wtnotst az
help. received no relief; was ETeat dectar
told me there was no help; he said he might possiD
save my life by ejecting morphine IN ny at h d
legs The encouragement for saving my ne by havIs
this done was so small chance could not consent
run the risk About this time my son read your Who
vertisement in our paper, testimony OF nersou VIZ
had been very sick with about the same
was cured NV son went right away 70 tne ap0tHeCai
stnTe and boughta bottle OF VEGETINE. Before
mad used thethrst bottle found great relleii Gou
move myself in bed After taking three bottles wa
able to Sit up and move about my ROOM continued ra
takin the VEGETINE, and was in few weeks ia
stored to my former health. The VEGEIlNE saN ~
INV life after the physicians said there was no ne III
me have had no doctor since II ieel un@en - =
take dose of VEGETINE, and recommend II u my
friends. +. -u,, s,n,i,y NV
doctor was surprised to me in good nealtn; ne
Cured me. He says " # is true" cannot feel too
thankful. Very gratefully yours - cooNe
Seneca Falls, Seneca County, N. Y.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20
VEGETINE.
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

II yFGETINE will relieve pain cleanse, purify and
cure such diseases, restoring the patient TO perlect
health after trying different physicians, many Teng
dies suffering for years is 1t not concIusiye PROOF II
Won are sufferer. you can be cured? why Is this
medicine performing such great cures? IL WOIks In
called the GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great
source Of disease originates in the blood and no ed
icine that does not directly upon it, to purify and
renovate, has any just claim upon public attention.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20

HINTS FOR THE TO-MoRRow.-It is u
good plan to keep Il memorandum Of the
work needed to be done, and then there is
always n reminder for the employment
of spare hours, and besides we can readily
direct which work is most pressing. Such
a plan merely necessitates sheet of pa
per, or leaf of Il bank book, and the
entering of every item of work us it occurs
to us. Thus:
Pasture fence to be mended.
Apple trees to be pruned.
Outlet of drain to be deepened,
Bull to be rung.
Harness to be oiled.
Spoke loose in cart wheel.
Salt needed for cattle. etc., etc.
Each evening a glance ut the list will be
of great assistance in laying out the work
of the next day, while it will also fill all
the spare time with useful work, ii we de-
sire to work. AS fast as Il piece of work
is accomplished draw line through the
item. 1t is astonishing how such IL list
will grow, and how it will formulate our
work so us to enable us to systematic and
accomplish. 1t has also another point in
its favor. After the plan is pursued for Il
certain time, the mind becomes so trained
that the necessity for the plan diminishes
Scientific Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1877-06-20
For the Freeman.
Insects Injurious to Vegetation.

THE CURRANT woRM-NEMATUs vENTRI-
CosUs.-Kiug,