Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

Succeeding this practical address some
questions were asked by those present and
answered by Mr. Davis.
Mr. Nichols favOrs drawing manure in
winter and spreading. He does not think
it of much value il spread on grass lands.
unless wet, after the first of April; also
proposes to manure his plow lands during
the winter. On our light soils be claims
that manure should be well covered.
Mr. Goodwin advised more experiment
ing; try part of field with the manure
plowed under and the remainder with IL
narrowed in. He does not believe that
manure evaporates to any appreciate ex-
tent, and would apply on the surface.
| His fields are clay soil.
DIR. Cutting would not advise covering
manure, but would have il near to the sur
face. The soil is always moist under the
manure.
The editor of the Manchester Journal
spoke of the ameliOrating effects of frost.
that this would probably exert an in
tluence on winter applied manure.
| Mr. Baldwin finds great advantage In
top dressing grass in August, after haying.
DR. Cutting says he finds this time to be
next in value to winter.
Mr.. Purdy has on one occasion applied
manure on a part of field in winter and
on the remainder in the spring. This was
all plowed under and where the manure
was spread in winter the corn was much
heavier.
MIR. Lane receives more benefit from
plaster sown in autumn than in spring.
The secretary stated that plaster is a
great absorber of water and thus obtains
ammonia which is given up to plants, and
although this is not directly plant food, in
his way aids in its growth.
This interesting discussion was here
closed and the meeting adjourned until af
lelnoon.
AFTERNOON.
Meeting was called to order at 2 o'clocl
when E. R. Towle read paper on mix
ed Farming" This was followed by ,
discussion led by f. NJ. Goodwin. HI
would select some special industry, max
the most of it possible. On farms adapt
I'd to their use is inclined to consider
horses as team as the best. Thinks tina
II few sheep can ne kept with dairy o
cows to advantage. Is in favor Of raising
barley, and considers it good grain Il
iced Thinks that in the future he shall
devote more land to corn and less to hay
But let us not forget to cultivate the MINI
AS well as the soil.
Mr.. H. S. Root, of Bennington. beinl
called upon for his experience with sios
made some remarks.
Thinks that more expense has been in
Cured IN building sios than is necessary
Has built one and filled it and the stoc
are very fond of the ensilage. Size, 2
feet long, 20 deep, and 10 wide.
f r rowle gave some description of
cheap >ilo found in Franklin county, il
which the tnsilage has kept good and i
we'll liked by the stock, causing goo
vie LIT Of milk fIom the cows.
MIR d wis SAID that last year there wer
only some half-a-dozen silos in the State
now there are considerable number, an
mother feadlng season will pretty fully
deter mine their value for stock Think
they will be greatly liked and will be nue.
value 10 small farms. He is decidedly op
posed to mixed farming
Mr. Line would not build silo of WOO
or IN ii wooden building, AS he is certain
it would not be durable. Twenty to thir
" tons is considered good crop for al
acre A considerable discussion ensue'
upon this subject which seemed to be o
much interest to The farmers present.
The next subject on the programme
The Horse" was taken up by M. w
Davi-, and considered in an able address
rs it and also the prlnciprl papers of tn
members of the Board are TO be published
n full. no abstract will be given,
| Susrn, IIptT tbic nI,lrnaS N N M n
was made until evening.
EVENING.
The meeting was called to order at
o'cIock, when Dir. Cutting delivered al
address on Our homes and our food.
Farmers need good health for the pursuit
If their occupation. and the last shouI'
couduce TO his end from the nature of th
outdoor employment, but there are SOM
conditions in our homes that need atten
ion to insure good health. First, secur
suitable location for the house if abou
build; have it dry. and if it is not nat
nrally so. then thoroughly underdrai-
Pue water Is a necessity; If running
wafer can be obtained, well; if not, the
wells must be resorled to, but do not ALLOW
hem to he less than three rods from tn
buildings.
The living rooms should be accessible
10 the morning sun for health as well a
comfort. Houses should be proper
warmed. Is in favor of shade trees, pal
lcularly upon the north and northwes
sides OF the house. In summer they wi
serve to make the atmosphere cooler an
III winner warmer, especially # evergreen'
Prefers NAPLES elsewhere. The roots {
he trees will take up any moisture abor
lie house.
In building endeavor to keep out tn
vermin by s opping with mortar. A plas
tered wall is heallhiul. but those that ar
papered are not, and especially if highl
colored. Is glad that this practice is goln
INTO disuse, and that whitewash or kalsC
nine is substituted Paint is also injur
Gus, but would nse hard wood tinishn
instead. Do not build one story and
half high. but two, and have large chin
ueys tor purposes of better draft and vel
uiatlon. This is very important. Fir
places or grales are excellent for this pu
pose. The doctor illustrated this part
lis address by simple d. vice which mac
u It very ulan. Wouldn't allow the wi
lows TO be let down from the top, causr
"A draft OF air on the head; but wou
raise the lower sash few inches, place
board under it tightly, which will allO
he pure air to pass ip and upward betwe'
. the sashts.
The sleeping rooms need much ate