The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-06-13
Vbe Tarm,.
Work for the Month-June.

moment pOSslOle, anu LHc IeSulGI
cultivation of the crop maintained
without interruption. The great
aim, thorough preparation of the
ground having been secured, is TO
Keep down the weeds and grass,
and preserve the porosity Of the soil
that it may profit by the fertilizing
influences of the air, the dews Il
rains.
MILLET AND HUNGARIAN GRASS
These may be sown from 10Y on,
and are convenient forage crops,
from the short period necessary for
their growth either for cutting
green or curing. Unless it is de-
sired to save the seed, do not let 1t
mature, as the stalks then become
hard, and are often less nutritious.
We again refer Il readers to the
paper on German Millet and It's
cultivation, by Mr.. Scofield, which
appeared in u April issue.
FODDER CoRN.--Successive crops
of this may be put in up to the
first Of August. Sow IN drills two
feet and a half apart, as heretofore
advised, and run the %cultlyator
through them two or three times
during their growth. What is not
needed for present use can be cured
for winter.
POTATOES. In this latitude
about the middle of the present
N@- ~ ,,nIt an-n- 4 = tho tlvnn
of planting most likely to produce
a good crop. Other requisites to
success, besides a good season, are
a good soil Zone in which well-de-
. composed vegetable remains abound
is best) and clean culture. The
inorganic or mineral fertilizers are
generally better adapted to this
crop than coarse unrotted manurcs
which are liable to produce rough
and often diseased tubers. 1t is
desirable to plant when the burrows
are freshly opened, the seed being
more likely to grow off vigorously
than when put in heated soil long
exposed to the air and sun. The
earlier the cultivation is begun the
easier are the weeds kept down, and
the better for the crop.
ToBACCo.-Early setting ont Of
plants is advisable, as taking the
average, the better will the crop be;
no pains should be spared. there
fore, to have the ground ready for
the earliest season Offering. The
finos5 condition possible should be
secured and as soon as possible af-
ter planting the first hoeirg should
be given. The success OF the crop
will be contingent very largely
upon the cultivation given 1.-THE
perfect mellowing Of the soil and
the early destruction Of grass and
weeds contributing largely to its
we'll doing.
BVCKWHEAT. = For u crop of
grain this may be sOwn from the
latter end of this to the middle of
next month. AS a green MANURE
for turning under it may be sown
ut any time from nov on. 1t will
grow on poor land; but to yield a
profitable crop of grain ought to
be raised on good soils, or on such
us have had the benefit of some ma
nures applied to them. Two to
three pecks of seed are enough
to the acre
Roof CROPS Rata Bogas =
These roots are easily grown, are
good keepers, nutritious and rel
ished by stock. Their health
giving and health-preserving quail
titles are such as to commend them
to every farmer. The crop is sown
In this section from the Goth of this
month to the middle Of next, the
advantage in early sowing being
that if the fly attacks the crop there
is an opportunity Of r~eseeding.
The best soil for these roots is one
in which there is some sand. but
naturally of good quality Or enrich
ed artiticially. Fine ground bones.
ashes, and superphosphates, are
suitable and effective applications,
The ground ought to be thoroughly
narrowed, after deep blowing, and
reduced to the finest filth.
OF seed about four pounds is
Sown to the acre. in drills about
80 inches apart, the plants being
thlnned out to stand from 10 to II
inches apart. The hand-trillS now
IN common use SOW the seed REG
larry, covering and rolling it and
marking the next row at the same
time. II the sowing is done is
soon after the ground is made rea-
dy the seed terminate more quick
ly and more certainly, from being
brought into contact with the moist
earth. If fortunate enough besides
to SOW just before a shower tlic
plants quickly reach the rough-leai