The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1880-02-14

The County Farmcrs' MeetinR.-From the
interest manifested throughout the county. aud
tho number Of experienced and able men who have
promised their aid II would seem that the expsr-
iment Of having general convention Of our farm
ers meets with widespread approval, and gives
token Of being success in the matter of attend
ance as well as the feeling produced amongst the
euiiTators of our land.
The committee who have the preliminary ar
engagements In charge had not, up to tho time we
write. perfected their plans. but assurances had
been received from SO large proportion Of those
who were invited TO participate rs TO leave no
doubt that the bill Of fare set before those who ut
tend will be one full of good things and calculated
to instruct and interest. The view of the com
mittee has been not oaly to secure an expression
Of views from our own experienced Rgricultur:s,s
upon mooted points which come home every sea
son TO every man engaged in farming, but also 10
provide for the presence of others from abroad,
who survey wider fields, or by devotion 10 par
iicuar inquiries. have attained special skill in set
Ting questions where science must give q dccis-
ion, or where broader than local experience must
be consulted
The U. :. Commissioners Of Agriculture, Hon.
W. q. Le Due has expressed his interest in tho
meeting and promised 20 DO present. Although
there has been much criticism of his movements
nll will agree he has novel his Department out OF
tho ruis Of routine Il had long run In. Tho Hon.
Thos. J. Edge. Secretary of the Pennsyivania
cd and practical farmer. agrees TO he present, un
less prevented by sudden calls of duty.
Tho subject % growing bccts for the making Of
sugar. involving the necessary supplies. and their
utilization. a problem which presses necessarily
upon the attention Of our farmers and which must
soon receive n solution, will be considered In q
paper by Samuel Eccles. Jr Esq, enc Of the most
extensive rehnsrs in baltimore. who is unhcsita-
ting In expressing his belief that the homo pro.
dueton Of the sugar supplies Of the U. s., Is not
question Of the remote future, and that Il il one
Via appeals strongly TO farmers situated,
geographically A. are those OF eur ecanty
Praf. Wilson, chemist Of rcputc, will make n
short address on = topic ofgencral concern. Also
Mr.. John W. Gad'dsn. % Philadelphia, who oc-
eupics elevated rank n n veterinary surgeon, and
VINO having for twenty years made close study Of
Pluro- pncumonia. will read paper on its conia-
gious and specific character. AMI the dangers Of
allowing IL TO exist in rny section when II can he
avoided number of gentlemen Of the county
arc expected 90 relate their experiences in various
departments Of agriculture, horticulture and live
stock management but rs the list and subjects
are not complete we cannot announce them this
week.
Tho committee decided to present n number Of
questions for discussion by the meeting. and ap.
pointed two 81 ii' members 10 prepare them. and
they are given herewith. All II these subjects
are Of direct Importance o. our people, and n
Cach side admit. 81 good argument, We expect
from the number Of intelligent farmers who will
be present an animated presentation and defence
Of their iaS"ritc methods and theories.
VrrNt'"Ss roE CONVENTION az rEL %.
!. What crops can bc rcliel upon. in thi. coun-
~, a' the most Teinuuura,ivc the comparative eK
hau'tion Il the suii being considered.
81. l. there any PROS; in the milk bu,incs.. Al
price, now prevailing the result to the land being
Kept in view
,. Would it not be TO the interest Of our farm
ers g. SOW more of their land g. clover. and can
they improve their lands Ia any way ut less eos,
than by blowing clover down,
I. what is The best method of preparing the
ground for corn. ,he proper time and width Of
planting, bcs; mode of cultivation and fertilizers
O. secure the large, CROP
.. Il 1t best TO use our bsrn-yard manure for
corn or wheat,
q. Would i; be more profitable 60 let sets Of
grass remain on the ground the fret year instead
VI cutting "r pa.,uring'
:. Wins; is the be-, breed Of hogs for family
use?
:. Should the farmers Of Baltimore county favor
tie abolition Of state Inspectors AMI wsisbers oi
farm products,