The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-10-10
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I-nerican A-riCcltuIIs. :or Octobe.l
Be prcupt now, when ,hs day. are short
sr ing anu lie seasoy. toT field work is rapid
IL hearing lie end. Utilize every huar tcr
securing the crops yet ngathere1. Neslect
no chance fer putting the ground in order
for spring work, but turn every fair day TO
account, that nothing pc neglected.
MAKE NOTE OF WHAT REMAINS TO BE
DoNE-There are a score of things to be
done on every farm that may be considered
oi little account singly, but which in the
aggregate make up serious total. Every
one should look about, note down what
needs to he done, and frequently examine
the record.
CUTTING CORN day tie corn re-
mains uncut, arIer II maturity, there is loss
Corn gains nothing by standing after the
kernels are glazed, but the fodder loses
rapidly in quality. Much OF its digestible
matter is changed into woody fiber, becom-
is cut and shocked, the sooner it can be
housed in safety.
GREEN FODDER FOR SPRING.-Rye may
be sown any time this month; the sooner
the better for early spring feed. Sow
thickly, 4 bushels per acre, and fertilize
we'll. Where the winter are open, as in the
border and Southern States, this will make
excellent winter pasture and give crop OF
grain or green fodder besides.
Turnips will resist considerable frost and
grow RI pidly in cool weather. III standing
to thickly in the rows, using those removed
as fodder. If fed to cows, they should be
given at milking time. The flavor will
disappear before twelve hours have expired
, and will not materially affect the milk.
Horses that have been on pasture, should
now be taken up at night, and have some
dry feed.
The change of feed, from green to dry
should be gradual with all stock; other
wise, the appetite may fall, and the animals
lose thereby.
Milking cows can not be kept in full flow
without ample rations of fresh fodder As
the pastures become bare, newly cured corn
stalks, cut and mixed with chopped roots
and sprinkled with middlings, and ground
corn and oats, may be given. Liberal feed
always pays with the right kind of cows.
The aim in feeding, now, should be to
get the stock into good condition before
cold weather, remembering that an anima al
beginning the winter well Is as good as hall
through it already.
Sheep, if fed literally, and managed care
fully, are most profitable stock The better
we do for them, the better they will do for
us; badly managed, they are likely to prove
failure.
For March lambs, the ewes should be
coupled this month. The best eve is a
common grade Merino or native sheep. For
| the earliest, tho e which come from Ohio,
or Western Pennsylvania, weighing about
80 to 100 pounds, are excellent for this pur-
pose. A pure South-Down ram, and next,
a Hampshire-Down,a and next, Cotswold
is the best animal to cross upon these. A
plump, fat lamb OF moderate size, will
bring more than "scrawney" one hall as
big again. The black face and legs of
the 'Down" breeds are desirable in market
| lambs.
SwINE-Brood sows can be we'll fed now
80 that they will BE- in good condition for
coupling next month for March pigs
Grades or hall breeds of any good breed
are more prof .ble than full bloods for the
farmer. Keep no pig over a year old for
fattening, if the most profit is looked for.
Feeding for pork, may best be begun at
once, using up the poor corn first. Some
feed green stalks, cut fine and mixed with
meal this will bring the pigs into a thrifty
condition, to be finished very rapidly in
November.
Fall pigs, may be carried over on skim
milk, few cut corn stalks, potatoes or
roots, with little bran, and plenty Of fresh
water.
WATER.-It Is great mistake to stint
animals ID water; 20 per cent. OF their
weight is water. Digestion cannot go on
without it. Water is therefore food in one
sense, and an ample supply should be pro-
vided for every animal to drink when in
clined
POULTRY Ii er-- are expected during
the winter. 'hey must be provided for nov.
Dispose Ci iEe old hens; select as many oi
the best y"Iug pullets and feed them well.
Give wheat soaked in hot wafer, once a
day. Barley, bUckwheat and corn. in equal
proportion, may make the r>st OF the food
chopped cabbages will help. PrOvi 'r '-au
quarters, plenty of water, gravel, OLD NOR
tar, and charcoal. Make the house warm
do not crowd too many into Ii, and good
supply of eggs will result.
VARIOUS MATrERs.-Topd d,ess the orch
ard with fine manure this month. or later.
Leave no dead weeds, grass. or other rub
bish near young trees tOharbor mice. Re
Gently planted trees should have a conical
mound OF earth, about foot high, around
them
Strawberries are sometimes injured by
too much covering the straw, marsh. hay,
or other material, should be placed freely
upon the soil, but only an inch or two thick
over the plants themselves.
Raspberries of tender sorts are laid down
and cover with a few inches OF earth
This il quickly done by two men -one to
bend over the plants and the other to put
on the soil.
Chrysanthemums to bloom indoors,
should be potted, and those TO remain In tie
open ground will need stakes before the re-
we're storms come.
Sprinr Bulbs should be planted as scon
as they can be had from the dealers Those
who are not tanciers, but wish general
effect, without regard to names, can buy as
sorted Hyacinihs, Tulips, ETC., by the doz-
en-, Of the dealers section, much cheaper
than named kinds. Double Tulips are
very snowy, they make a blaze OF color,
and are deserving of more attention than
they receive.
Bulb Beds need a light, open, and very
rich soil the general rule is to Fut the
bulbs below the surface to a depth equal
to their own thickness.
Cannas do not keep 20 well if the foliage
is killed by frost, and to have sound roots
the tops must be cut away as soon as they
are slightly nipped.
DAHLIAs-When the foliage is killed,
cut away all above ground, and leave the
roots until bright, warm day; then dig
them early, handling carefully, as they
break easily; fixed the label securely to
each, and allow them to dry in the sun all
day. Store in place that will keep pots-
toes in good order.
Tender bulb, like Tiger-fowers, Gla6io-
Iuses, ETC., must be lifted before the ground |
freezes, and stored in a cool, dry place. Tu
beroees that have not yet lowered, or have |
yet many buds, may be lifted and put in |
boxes Of earth placed in greenhouse or
sunny window, they will finish blooming.
A covering OF leaves, straw, or littery
while not absolutely needed, may
be given to most hardy herbaceous plants |
with benefit; it will cause stronger bloom |
in the spring. while it will be of great ser
vice to those that are barely hardy.
Leaves should be raked up not only a.
matter of neatness, but for the sake of the |
caves, which are one Of the best possible |
covering materials.
PLANTS FOR FoKcISG.-Mapy of the ear