The Osceola times., 1879-03-22
SOUTHERN FARM AND HOME. &
Aoascva..,aAe NOTES.

SOUTHERN FARM AND HOME.t
AGRycyLss sAe NOTES
Farmers and poultrymen have learned
that there is q difference in the hesh o
fowls. as there is a difference in the hesh
of cattle. and that 1t Is as desirable T.
have a hen that viii lay as long a.
possible - II Is TO have n COW that will
eive milk for the longest possible time
]. II. Pearson, about the use Of salt on
straw berries, says: About the time the
blossom buds appear. SOW broadcast
common salt over the bed, at the rate
ten bushels to the acre. / find that .
bed that has been sslted has fewer in
sects, less weeds, and an increase OF
moisture, q very essential point in sue
cessful strawberry culture"
Don't allow ashes to 60 10 waste.
They are among the best fertilizers Tor
almost all crops, and the very best for
fruit trees. Always apply fertilizers to
fruit trees as near the extremties OF The
roots as possible, not up against the body
or collar OF the tree. The feeding roo.s
are principally those fsrthes. from thg
tree. Lateral roots extend about equal
with lateral limbs.
Carrots form pslstable and nutritious
food for almost every species OF stock
They may be given unboiled, mixed
with cut hay or straw. There are few
things that will better support the horse,
while colts are brought into excellent
condition when fed with them. To the
COW they afford wholesome TODD. color
ing and Aavoring the butter sgreesbly.
The hug eats carrots ravenousiy, and
A.. thrives upon them.
A farmer in Ohio was annoyed by his
sheep getting into field of grain each
time he drove them out he was unsuc-
cessful In finding an opening through
which they got in, the fence being too
high, he thought, ior them to jump over,
10 he concluded TO watch them, and TO
his astonishment he saw large buck
leave the flock and place himself by the
eide of the fence, then one after the other
OF his companions ran up to him, lesped
upon bis back and over the fence into
the field the buck was the only one in
the Hock that could get over without the
assistance Of q "footstool." Is this rot
more than instinct Have not animals a
language OF their own3
There is no reason why farming may
not be made to pay much oftener than It
docs. Very few have learned TO regard
II as q business. II Is a sort OF chances
work all round. Most men look on II as
sort of real estate transaction. They
hope one day to cell out at big figure,
hence are afraid to improve their farms
with q view to agricultural operations,
for fear that whoever buys the land will
not care for these little things. We have
often heard some improving farmer ridi'
culed for his expenditures by some
knowing ones, who were very sure go
and.so would get no more for his place
than II he had thrown the money to the
Dirt Iowa State Register.
Perhaps one of the most appropriate
uses Of an old fruit can that can be de-
vised Is to make 1t contribute to the
growth OF new fruit to fill new cans
This is done in, the following manner:
The can Is pierced with one or more pin
holes, and then sunk in the earth near
the roots of the strawberry or tomato or
other plants. The holes are to be OF such
size that when the can is filed with
water the huid can only escape into the
ground very slowly. Thus a quart can
properly arranged, will extend its irriga-
tion TO the plant through period of
several days; the can is then reflled.
Practical trials of this method of irriga.
tion leave no doubt OF its success. Plants
thus wstered flourish and yield the most
bolnteous returns throughout the
longest draughts. In all warm local
tiles. where water Is scarce, the planting
u oil fruit cans as here indicated viii
be found profitable as regular garden-
ing operation = Scientific American.
For farm indictments of sll kinds,
having metal surfaces exposed, for knives
and forks and other household apparatus,
indeed for all metals likely to be injured
by oxidation or rusting," we know Of
no simpler, more elective appica
tion than that furnished by the late
Prof. Olmstead. He used II on sir pump
telescope, and varlou. other apparatus
Take any quantity o. good lard, aud to
every half pound or 81 add of common
resin Iosih }, an amount aO0ut equh
to half the size o an egg, or less--a little
more or less is OF no consequence. Melt
them slowly together, stirring a. they
cool. Apply this with a cloth or other.
wise, just enough to give it thin coat.
ing TO the metal sur ace to be projected
II can be wiped of nearly clean from the
surface. where it will be undesirable, as
In the case knives and forks, etc, The
resin prevents rancidity, and the mix
ture obviates a ready access Of air and
moisture. A fresh application may be
needed when the costing is washed of
by the friction OF beating storms or other
wise. There was talk OF pstentng this
receipt at one time. but Professor Ohm
stead decided to publish it for the geue>
raj good.
HOUSEHOLD HELPS,
BUrTERMILK PIEs.--One cup sugar,