The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1878-11-22

themselves on the subject from successful
fruit growers, not only % to the mode OF ma
turing their orchards, but ~ to the best varIe-
ties of apples for the locality as some varieties
will do much better in one locality than another,
though the distance may be only few miles.
LIGHTHOUSES.
Have you not some shed or other empty shell
OF bulldog that can be converted into an ice
house? Ice is one of the luxuries that every
farmer ought to afford, because 1t costs so little
for the amount OF comfort it gives. The writer
OF this has recently converted a small poultry
house, at an expense OF two dollars, into an
ice-house. The building was made empty by
the erection OF larger building for the fowls;
and as il had no other use, we concluded to
convert it into an ice-house. All that is needed
IN building for this purpose is good drainage,
plenty Of ventilation at the top, and plenty OF
aw-dust. Ice has been known to keep in an
old barn shed better than in an elaborate house
for the purpose. farmer can begin at the
foundation, buying everything, and hiring his
work done, and build house; large enough to
preserve ice for large family, at cost OF fifty
dollars.
Az EXAMPLE FOR THE BOYS.
In travelling about the country, We do not
find the interest manifested by the boys on
matters OF the farm az we would like. There
seems to be lack OF stimulus and this want
ought to be met by some plan that shall work
to the best interests OF both parents and child
rem. The following item from the Elmira
Husbandman is suggestive in his direction
Among the entries at the New York State
Fair this year were some sheep, bred by a
young lad who few years ago started flock
with eve purchased of his father. He has
bred his sheep with great care, securing the use
OF high-bred males. and now has flock of
twenty three head Of first class sheep, which
sheared the present season six pounds each of
washed wool, which brought him something
over S140 He has his flock of sheep and 1925
at interest. The money was derived from the
sales OF lambs and wool. THIS is very good
way for boys to learn to take an interest IN
farming.
FALL PLANTING OF ORCHARDS.
1t is queer how easy it Is for nnrserymen and
tree dealers to find abundant reasons for plant
ing orchards in the fall nowadays, and then
after winter sets in, how many advantages they
find there are to recommend in connection
with the spring planting OF fruit trees. With
out doubt, these reasons apply in both seasons
to some circumstances. Location, contiguity
to nursery, preparation and kind o: soil, and
many other things, are to be considered IN
making a decision. However, as it IL now tree
planting time, we insert the following reasons
for planting IN the autumn, as given by the
New York Times.
There are several advantages IN this. There
is more time and opportunity to perform the
work well and, II not we'll done. it were better
not done at all. The trees come fresher from
the nursery and are generally better IN kind
and character than can be procured in the
spring; there Is also full stock on hand, and
the varieties desired are more certain to be re-
ceIved than later. when the stock has been sold
down. The trees are generally planted with
more care at this season, and the roots begin
to grow at once and become established before
the growth begins ia the spring. and are then
able to Withstand with more vigor any un-
toward influences OF season or weather. All
these advantages are very important, and are
sufficient 10 insure success in the majority OF
cases.