The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-09-16

one which requires more care, time and
patience than any other. Intelligent
apprehension of what it requires and
careful determination of the conditions
of success lead long ways towards sc.
curing it.
THE WHEAT CROP.
| Promptness in making ready for seed.
ing and then completing the work when
you decide the proper time has arrived is
of first importance. On most lands,
after plowing and narrowing, it isadvisa-
BILE to secure compact seed-bed to use
the roller, the use of which prevents that
light condition which is unfavorable to
the wheat crop. Sometimes in turning
down crop of pea vines or other rank
vegetable growth, the ground is made too
puffy, and 50 requires the use of the har.
row or the adoption of some device SIM
liar to that of the English farmers, who
drive a flock of sheep over the land
to remedy this unfavorable condition.
The method of seeding most desirable,
as long experience now demonstrates,
is by the drill. The economy of seed
and fertilizer, the lessening Of the dan
ger of throwing out by frost, the close
ness of the fertilizer to the seed, the cul-
tivation of the surface soil by the teeth
of the drill just as the seed are placed in
the ground, the eyenness with which the
seed are deposited as regards depth and
position, all are in favor of its use.
The varieties to SOW and the time of
sowing depends upon local conditions,
which vary in every section. 1t is we'll
to try occasionally some of the new in
Productions, but prudence dictates linn
tied experiments at first. The question
of the quantity of seed to the acre is now
being discussed, and elsewhere will be
found some instructive facts in connec-
ton with it. In sowing with the drill
the average is from 5 to 6 pecks; when
sown broadcast to 2 pecks more is used.
The washing of the seed-wheat to
avoid smut is to be commended. A So
luton of blue.stone of the strength of
one pound to gallon of water, is used
by many. Others use strong brine,
and some dust air.slaked lime over the
seed, which are previously moistened.
In choosing fertilizers those which con.
tain some nitrogen are considered the
best. The plant by their use is given
early push forward, which enables tito
establish itself before winter. A mixture
of one-third Peruvian guano and two
thirds fine bone is good application.
Another is 500 pounds Peruvian guano,
GOO pounds fine bone dust, 600 pounds
dissolved bones, and 300 pounds sulphate
of potash. From 250 to 300 pounds Of
this 10 the acre is good dose for most
soils. Many approved brands of super
phosphates contain proportions Of pot
ash.
If not sown, ought to be at once. Give
land not in good heart the advantage of
dressing of manure, or of some super
phosphate or bone. Sow five pecks when
grain is to be harvested, or double that
quantity when the rye is to be cut green.
MEADOWS.
These may still he renovated by thor.
ough narrowing and the sowing of mixed
seeds. Give good dressing of manure
and you will be the gamer thereby.
TOBACCO.
The most important time of the to.
bacco crop is now upon the planter,
worms to catch, plants to top, ground
leaves to gather. We are satisfied in our
experience that topping and pruning
will produce superior article over the
old-fashion way. We hope that some of
our readers have determined to use fur
ssace heat, which, if judiciously applied,
must prove advantageous. Scaffolds and
sticks ought 10 be Immediately prepared
and set up, SO as TO be ready when want
Ing.
CORN FODDER.
If you arc going to save the tops and
blades at all, it ought to be done care
fully. Corn sowed for fodder should be
cut when in in full tassel, and cured in
large shocks or in thick piles against the
fences.
Turnips sown at once, may, with q
fa"oring season, make crop.
LIVE STOCK.
If not already done, lose no time in
weaning the lambs, 80 that the ewes may
&c in good order ready for winter. The
breeding stock should be carefully ex-
anined, to see that all old sheep are left
out. A eve five or six years old will
often do as we'll as any once more, and
perhaps better. 1t is not to be recon-
mended to keep sheep after her teeth
are much worn away, unless she is very
valuable as breeder, and will pay for
extra feed and care while the lamb is
with her. If you are so situated that you
can raise early lambs, the buck should be
turned with the ewes early in this month.
But before you do so, 60 carefully over
tile flock and cut off all tags from the
ewes or if cutting off the tails has been
neglected, now will be good time to do
that 100. It will be found a great help
to the buck to keep him in stable at
night, and give him some grain during
the hrst OF the time he is serving the
ewes. The most important thing, next
to good care and feeding, is to get a real
good thoroughbred buck, and you will be
astonished at the great improvement.
The lambs will show over the old flock,
as the grades are often quite as good for
general purposes as thoroughbreds; but
never use male unless he is thorough
bred, Of any breed. For any one having
a lot &C old breeding ewes that are not
worth keeping for breeding another year,
We would recommend keeping them away
from the buck, and feed some grain as
soon as the grass begins to fail, and have
them ready to sell fo. mutton at any time
when the price is favorable, which will
usually be in February or the first of
March. Sometimes it will pay we'll to
hold on till they can be sheared, which
can be done late in March or first of
April. Very frequently the wool alone
will pay as much as the old ewes would
bring in the Fall.
Now is very important time with
hogs that are intended for pork this Fall.
Be sure to begin feeding the new corn as
soon as fit for table use, no matter how
much old corn you m%cc,have. The new
can be fed stalk and all, which will save
the labor of huskins, and the hogs will