The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-07-08
for the farmer.
HINTS FOR rHEwoRK oFTHE MONTH

-BdTresfiRg.-Thew work of harvestingth wheat,
oats, barley, etc., should he begun before the
grain is fully ripe, as it is less liable to shrink,
and is therefore heavier and Of better quality.
The straw is worth more if the grain is cut be-
fore the grain is fully ripe, important consid
Grafton ON every farm where straw Is used for
fodder. There is also less waste from the she'll
ing Of the grain in the process of harvesting;
while the work can be performed without that
hurry and rush which must he experienced If
the grain is left until later. A delay from I'M
favorable weather does not involve a serious
loss, when the work is begun early, and in
season.
CorH.-The eultivator should I've kept going.
to both kill the weeds and pulyerize the SOIL and
keep il damp and mellow. When the corn gets
large the horse shonld I've muzzled, that he may
not he nibbling at the corn and forget his work
among the abundant green fodder. 1t should he
kept in mind that the work Of eultivating the
corn crop has a great influence upon the growth
Of the crops that arr TO follow The full returns
for work done in the corn field are not all in
when the corn is gathered, point that shonld
always be borne in mind.
SHmaer FdllOE.-A summer faIlow was former
~ CONSIDERED the proper preparation for a wheat
crop Where hoed crops introduced into
regular rotation of crops, the desired cleaning
OF the land and pulysFization of the soil may be
effected without resOrting to the more expen-
sive method Of following. This being the case,
the increase in the amount of roots grown will
Uhedt.-When wheat follows oats in rotation,
the stubble may be stirred with a cultivator, to
give the scattered oats a chance to sprout before
blowing for the wheat crop. If the Oat crop is
harvested before the grain is fully ripe, as it
should he, there is less need Of this preeaution.
THrRips.-Flat tumips may he sOwn this month
for early feeding. Although not profitable
for the main crop as Swedes or mangrls, they
have their place in a farm system that econo-
mixes labor by its uniform distribution through
out the season. Flat tumips are not to be rec
commended as feed for cows giving milk but
they are valuable for sheep, especially in making
gradual change from grass to the dry feed of
winter.
Fodder Corn may be sown in SUGGESTIONS as tli-
rected in June, as late as the middle of this
month The small, quick-growing varieties are
TO he preferred. The latter part of July and
through the month of August in our northern
climate, the pastures get dry in average seasons.
50 that modified soiing system is desirable TO
secure full supply of feed for the cows and
horses.
Fodder Crops in the shape of Millet and Hun
garlan grass may be sOwn during the early mart
OF this mouth, and, as the hay crop is very light
IN many places, fodder crop of some kind will
he more than usually important this year. The
SOIL Tor fodder crop should either be naturally
rich or made so by nanuring, or it will not pay
10 prepare u for any of those quick-growing
grains which have but little time in which 10
make their growth, and must get to a good size
in order to be profitable.
Neadors.-As soon as may be after the hay is
gathered, give the meadows n good ton dressing
OF hne manure. This will produce a thick bot
soil from drying up and injuring the roots of the
grasses.
Udter Sappiy.-An abundant supply of pure
water ~ essential to keep animals in a healthy
and thriving condition. The Importance of pure
water for animals is too often overlooked. In
rat ia rt,,I
mails as well rs man, and the quality of milk is
impaired when cows are compelled TO drink at
stagnant pools.
Cores giving milk should not he allowed to fall
on IN quantity from insufficient feed. 1t is more
dincnlt TO increase the flow of milk after a
shrinking from lack of full feed than To keep up
nigh activity of the secretion by artificial feed
When the habit of diminished milk secretion at
particular time of year is established as it will
he by repetition il is not always easy to prevent
At entirely by liberal feeding. The habit will
also he transmitted TO the offspring as n family
characteristic, that will diminish the value of
the animal rs a producer of milk. Give the
cows extra feed so soon as the pasture begins to
get short.
Horses need good care in these hot days of
midsummer. They should he kept clean by fire.
quent currying and occasional washing of TN,
legs and feet. The flies will cause the most in
convenience, and while working in the field
some protection from them in the shape of nets
or thin blankets (sheets) is n great comfort to
the animals. Keep the stables clean, that they
may not harbor the flies develop any bad
odors. Horses that are at regular farm work
need good food-better than grass alone will
give. Oats or ground feed of some kind must
supplement- the pasture Mt night.
Sheep can care for themselves if they have a
shady pasture supplied with good water. The
matter OF ram to be used later in the season
should be considered now and secured in time if
not already on hand. A full-bloOd will often i'm
prove the flock.
Pgs-A run in a good clover stubble will be
beneficial. The yards should be kept as clean
as possible. A quantity of coperas sprinkled
about the pens Will deOdorize and disinfect the
place very satisfactorily and cheaply. Your pigs
should be pushed nosv, if they are for early mar
ket \ rapid growth secured now is of the
greatest Importance. If the stock is not what is
desired, begin 10 improve it at once by securing
a pure-blood boar of some good breed to use in
the herd.
PoHltTy.-Chickens Matched this month will. if
well cared for, he large enough to get through
the winter safely. Ii is not hest to set any hens
after July. EeTmin breed very fast in hot
weather, and great cleanliness is necessary.
GToring Sod CorR.-It has been conclusiyely
shown that any grain can he improved by a care
ful and continued selection of the seed This is
true of c0rn-and it is n gain in which
a selection can be most easily and thoroughly
carried ont. ANY farmer can select a given por-
uon OF ms corn held for seed, and can thin, re-
move suckers, poor stalks-those with impcrf,ct
ears, etc, and in that way increase the growth
Of the best ears, with sound and vitality strong
grain.
Late Potatoes will need constant watching for
the beetle, which should not be allowed l., do
any damage; kill the insects at their first ap-
pearance, by an application Of poison.
BHckThedi, as a late crop to till ont with,
when another has been removed or failed to
grow, can he sown up to the middle of the
month. bushel Of seed per acre is an album
dance to SOW.
charlottesville utmost neatneSs should he |
exercised about the premises in the hot weather
Garbage of every Kind should be disposed of
Odor.
4 Compost Heap is the proper place for all de- |
waste material. II should he situa-
ted IN an out-ofthe-way place, hut near ut hand.
so that all weeds, waste, and deeomposable lit |
ter of all sorts, may be carted upon it quickly |
and easily.-AmaiodH AgrieHltHrist, for JHly.