The Osceola times., 1879-03-08
SOUTHERN Farm AND HONE.
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"In time Of peaoo prepare ior ws,,
IA a venerable maxim, applicable to the
farmer q we'll q to the soldier. ihe
farmer should occupy ct least . portion
Of the peaceful, leisure days, and long
evening" ef winier, in preparing for the
active campaigu Of the ensuing summer
in 6sld, orchard and garden. Now, In
the early part Of the year, is the time to
study and mature plans for the approach
ing reason. Every wise husbandmsn
will give much thought to the subject
Of changes and improvements upon his
premises. With Q map of his farm be-
fore him he can easily mark the course
70 be pursued and decide ~ to the best
manner of accomplishing the objects de-
sired. II 10 mot Rest to Be In q hurry,
however, for Il Il always wise TO carefully
digest Q plan before deciding to adopt 1t
IN practice. The better way is TO con-
sider the pros and CONS until satisfied a.
TO the advantages Of any proposed
change In your system Of culture or
management.
Any farmer who cultivates rom only
twenty Ave to ono hundred acres or
more, viii find It for his interest to de-
vote time and attention 10 this matter
OF preparation. It will pay good divi-
bends before the close Of the year to now
Tor before spring opens) decide and map
ont, or even write down in detail-sub
ject, Of course TO modification II neces.
nary what he proposes to SOW or plant
on each field TO be cultivated, noting
the changes and having regard 10 a
proper system Of rotation. II II is pro-
posed to make any additions in the way
Of buildings, etc, he should not only
have carefully prepared plans, but pro.
vide suitable material and arrange all
details 90 far as is practicable. II other
improvements are 70 be insugurated,
whether in fencing, drainage, the plant.
ing of orchards, the making of better
garden, or the ornamenting Of the
grounds about the dwelling, etc., every
thing should be 30 carefully considered
and provided for, that there may he no
delay whom the proper season for action
shall arrive. 4 f.- ~
The man who thus employs his brains
In winter will be rewarded therefor dur
ing summer, In the greater ease and
cheaT nes with which bis plans can be
carried cut; for, having fully decided
what 70 do, and having made his arrange
ments deliberately, every operation will
b performed In Its appropriate seasen,
and with that promptnsss which follows
foresight, readiness and energy. Indeed,
the wide-awake, progressive cultivatOr,
will % study and mature his plans dur
ing the winter season, that when spring
opens he will be prepared to put his
forces In the field at the earliest prac.
ticable moment. and, BY leading and
directing In peison, see that there 10 no
delay or waste Of time ut the season
when time is money"
Winter is slD the proper season to de-
eide - to what seeds, implements and
fertilizers will be required, and to secure
the same, or make such arrangements
that they can b. had when wanted. II
changes are to Be made in the varieties
Of any grains, vegetables or grasses, 1t
will Be- we'll to secure the seed early, and
It Is unnecessary TO add that the best Ia
always the cheapest. II new tools or i'm.
plements are required, or old ones need
repairing, TO enable one promptly and
to perform the necessary opera
tions of the coming campaign, give the
matter early attention, and thus guard
against hndrances and accidents at a
time when delays are expensive, If not
Il 10 we'll occasionally to jog the mem.
ories Of even the most intelligent, for it
nav Be truthfully ssid Of . host Of well
advised farmers, that
+" They know the right and they approve II
too;
Condemn the wrong, and still the wrong
pursue"
Albeit this oouPlet may not apply to the
reader, 1t will just ct some Of his neigh.
bors. But be that - it may, We insist
that the prudent, far-seeing husbandman
may, BY timely exercise Of his brains,
do much of the coming reasons work in
advance Of its opening = with which
axiom We Close.