Connecticut western news., 1878-02-14
.Y CFARM AND GARDEN.
i. 3anAsorAntr WORK ON TIE FARM.

ative leisure on the farm, says D. D. F.
 Moore, enough work is. to be done to keep the blood in circulation; and now
 that there is sufficient snow in many parts of the country to make fair If not good 'ssledding," there is special call for activity, Those, who depend upon wood as the main fuel, as most, farmers do, believing in and patr6nizing't the old fashioned open fireplace, should em- brace the present favorable opportunity toseoure aTsupply for they to come.
 Good seasoned wood is far preferable to green, and more economical withal, be- sides being more satisfactory, especially | to the housewife, whose taste and com I fort ought to be consulted. No one should neglect to provide an abundance | when it can be done easily and cheaply; s9 Next to securing an ample supply of fuel, the farmer in regions favored with snow enough for sleighmg. will find m abundance of ''teaming,'' which re- quires attention. In numbering regions the snow must prove g godsend to those who have so long been waiting for it, and of course they will improve every day and hour to- the best advantage. In grain growing and meat making 1ocali- ties not convenient to railroads, and es- peeiall in seetions where, the roads have been so muddy as to be impossible dur ing most of the winter, advantage should be taken of the sssfreeze up" ana snow to attend to marketing grain, pork. etc, whiehit is desirous to sell, or that scan not Joe held. Snow, which is a curse in large cities, is a great Blessing in the country, and its, prevalence now must make business lively and the people hap py in manya rural district. Aside from its benefit in removing the recent pro- longed embargo on traffic, ltis the rpoor mans manure'' for wheat and other crops which it protects, and moreover is 8 blessing notin disguise for all who de- light in sleigh-riding and other pastimes in which snow andice are the proper ac- compartments. 5.S '' -H h.
 The most important business on the farm itself at this season is the care of the live stock, especially in dairy and grazing regions. Every animal should not only be properly protected from cold and storms, but attention must be given to. feeding and watering regularly and sufficiently. The 'sopen winter" has been favorable to both the haymow and wood-pile, and farmers cau now afford to feed domestic animals well and keep their families warm. in addition to supplying plenty of fuel for future use, as above enioined. Warm quarters and the pro. tection of animals from the chilling blasts l save hay and other fodder, and Thence good stables, sheds, etc, are among the best investments of stock growing far mers, as theystend to economy. n Much of the success of the dairy farmer, how ever good his breed of COWS, depends up on care and feeding, and these are es- pecially important in winter in ol der that the animals may 'scome out right" in the spring. EOf course good hey5is the basis of winter feed for farrow COWS, yet many consider it nearly as important to give them roots and other milk-producing l food as it is to- give |. the same. to cows producing milk. Though requiring less of this kind of food-Asuch as turnips, carrots and potatoes dry COWS will be kept / in: better condition and more healthy by its use, and the great point is to bring them out right in the spring, instead of having hides and carcasses for sale. .0 Other domestic animals also re- quire strict attention at this season, the cardinal points being protection, 7regu- larity in feeding, and an abundance of suitable food. salil p,S Gs'rdasb | @ Farmers who. have ice houses will of course attend to filling them the first opportunity, if mot already done. .s The season has not been favorable for the ice crop, yet the prospect is now good for q fair supply Those farmers who are Sc situated that they can build ice-houses and fill them conveniently should give the matter attention without delay. They are not expensive and will prove great blessing, and in many cases source soi profit withal. -atIE aors7sA 1' etsl-A
 The present is also the proper time tc make plans for any building to be done the ensuing season. By providing tim
 Der and other material in advance, and thoroughly maturing plans. estimating cost, etc., much time will be saved and the object far more easily accomplished than it would be If the necessary arrange
 ments and provisions were delayed un
 til the last moment. Indeed there is { good deal of planning concerning build
 ings, fences and other improvements
 which may be economically done now
 and also more or less actual handwork
 This is the last month of winter, ana
 'spring and work" will soon be in order
 for which the prevalent farmer should
 make careful preparation. Every far
 mer should have n workshop wherein ht
 can either personally or by proxy see tha
 his implements, tools. harnesses, etc.
 are put in order forthe spring campalgn
 On overhauling and requiring his "kit'
 he can decide what must be procured t' } perform the necessary work and mak' his calculations accordingly. The grea point is to have everything in readiness for use when wanted, so that there shal
 be no delay at a season when time ii money a ats The matters above alluded to ant many others pertaining to farm work anc duty arc seasonable and demand atten ! tion. In bestowing this, however, yor ,naed not necessarilv neglect the meeting,