Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-06-20

country generally. probably the earliest
on record. Much corn was planted
earlier than usual, and it is necessary to
give extra attention TO cultivation.
Weeds grow rapidly in such wet seas
on as this. and should be kept down by
frequent working. The torw ard season
may cause growth of stalk at the ex.
pense of the ear. As remedy remove
the suckers from the root. A handful
of superphosphste OF lime applied about
the hill now, will help the caring.
Havinq.-There will be little hsy cut
in July this wear. unless it is a second
crop. Even at tie North. much has
been cut already, aud we must hasten
to secure the rest before il is over ripe.
The grass and clover being very succu
lent. will need careful driving Caring
in the cock will greatly improve the
quality.
Curing IA the Cock, will require TWO
or three Gavs' time. The grass or Glow
er cut in the forer Don NAV be rahed up
before evening and thrown into win
rows. These NAV be left until the af
ternoan of the next day, when thew
NAV be thrown into tall cocks. contain
ing about 800 or 400 lbs, and left one
dav and night To sweat. In this con
dition the hav ferments and heats. and
the excess of moisture is driven of
This process ripens the hay, ana i'm
proves il very much. After this cur
ing, and a little airing. there is no dan
ger OF the hay heating in the NOW or
stack. To keep the cocks dry.
Hay Caps will be useful. These
are made OF square of heavy sheeting
@ yards), with strong cord on the
edges. and having an eyelet hole at
each corner. These are placed over the
cocks, and tied down at each corner to
pegs driven into the hay. They will
turn . steady rain of "a hours duration,
and keep the hay DIV. These were
described in an illustrated article!n the
american Agricuiurist for June. 1873.
Fodder Crops.-A variety of these is
better than any single one. Animals
love variety, and change OF food is
healthful and increases the appetite.
Besides number of well-tried fodder
crops, we have some promising new
sorts. OF the old ones, oats and peas,
field corn the .srger kinds of sweet
corn, millet. Hungarian grass, and var
ious root crops, furnished large choice.
OF the
.Netr Fodder Crops. Pearl millet
Golden mi'let, southern Cow peas, and
the large maugels. promise to he worth
a trial. The two varieties OF millet
mentioned have Welded Immensely.
and as a crop for green or dry fodder.
aud for cleaning the soil. as well a. for
blowing under tor manure, the South
ern Cow. peas has been tried sue cessfnl-
~. This pea is TO be sown now, a
soon as may be.
Roots.-Ruta bsgas and white tnr
nips NAV be sown this month, OF the
latter, White Norfolk and Cows horn
can be grown and pulled tor fall feed in
tune to be followed b. fall grain.
Waste Places NAV be utilized by
blowing and sowing them to some late
crop. Every acre and square rod
should be made useful in some wav
every farm has spots OF this kind that
could be made profitable, instead of re-
naming a nursery of weeds.
Cors are now in full flush of milk
Assume butter i chosen for packing
for winter use, care should be taken to
preserve il from all imperfections. This
care will be repaid by the better quail
itv. Pure water, good feed. and clean
management of the milk and cream. are
needed TO make the best butter.
Cellars are made damp by inconsid
crate methods of ventilation. When a
cellar is ventilated in the middle OF the
day, In an attempt o make it dry, the
opposite effect is produced. The hot
air is highly charged with moisture !;
cellar walls and floor are much cooler
than the outside atmosphere. and when
air is admitted in the day, moisture is
deposited as dew on the floor and walls,
10 the disappointment of the owner.
Cellars should therefore be ventilated
al night, and kept closely shut up aud
dark in the day time, especially in hot
weather.
HorScs.-Fly-time has come. and un-
less some precautions are taken 10 rid
the horses OF their tormentcrs, they can
not do a full complement OF work. We
find Bnchan's earbolic soap, made into
soap-suds with hot water. and sponged
over the legs and shoulders, and left
TO dry on the skin, very good proven
tive. Cleanliness aud darkness in the
stables, will contribute greatly 10 the
comfort of the horses at This season.
Sheep.-The ews and wethers should
be tagged and kept free from filth
Many sheep are lost for want of lhi.
precautiou, by becoming fly-blown
When the maggots have once gained d
hold upon a sheep, there is no help fol
the poor animal; = horrible death be-
ing literally eaten alive by the magois-
is its fate. This can be easily avoided
by care.
Lamjs.-Eaaly lambs will now need
some extra feed. A Lamb creep, "isuch
az was described in the american AgY1
cuHuriSt, for April, 1874, will be iounC
useful in supplying the means for feed
ing the Young animals separately from
the older ones. To wean lambs easily
turn them into field, with few dr.,
ewes, out of sight of their mothers
The mo- hers will need close watching
lest their udders suffer from retention
of the milk. Copious mixers should b,
relieved OF the milk every morning.
Dipping Sheep and Lambs.-At thi
season, it will be advisable to dip tn,
lambs at least, if not the sheep as well
10 rid them of the hateful ticks. 4
very safe and effective dip is Buchan'
Cresylic Sheep Dip, which not onl,
kills the ticks, but cures and prevent
scab, and greatly helps to prevent thu
fiy-msggot above referred to.
Poukry.-Young chicks should b,
pushed ahead as fast as possible. I
possible, good run should be givel
them. They will do much good in III,
garden, If the hens can keep out.
light netting, for separating chicks, di
viding runs, or protecting the garden
will be found useful. Mr.. II. II
Stoddard, Editor of the "Poultr'
World Hartford Conn. has provide,
means for supplying this want, and in
forms US that nets Of any length al,