The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-07-28

that il is necessary TO think; they do not I'M
derstand that there Is anything to learn, and
with few exceptions, they do not read, reflect
or reason. They do not 80 much Us know
that nature 10 great book op,ned on. be-
fore them free OF charge, without price, and
that may DO read and studied with great
profit
There never has been presented 10 the
farmers of this country such lesson % the
one now before them in the singular differ
ence that exists in crops. II 10 written, as
It we're, in great red letters and is largely
illustrated. Ii is 60 prominent that they
must turn away or close their eyes, to keep
from reading 1t.
These remarks are made in view of the
usual indifference Of farmers to their inter-
ests, and of the peculiar status Of the corn
crop Of this year.
The corn crop may be divided into three
distinct grades, and those are not separated,
but grow promiscuousy together. There
are crops of first quality, producing from 30
to so bushels to the acre, looking as fine
as we ever saw, and constituting about one
third of all tho crop planted. Another grade
will turn out about five to ten bushels to the
acre, and still another grade that will not
make anything. These are about equally
divided. Now, the singularity of this is
that in passing through the large farming
sections we seq upon one hand crop look
ing as fine rs is ever produced in the country,
al d Immediately on the other hand crop
that will not yield the seed tn It was planted.
Even in the same field we find drs,.rr'e
crop and very Indifferent one. Such
the case in the southern portion of Dsl
county and the westarn portion OF Eli
most likely all over both and other count
It isa matter OF great importance to observe
ana understand this-to know that with
proper application of the means the whole
crop of Dallas county might be made TO
aversg' forty bushels to the acre. 1t is un-
necessary to alludo TO the effects of loss of
half u crop of corn; but it may be remarked
that 1t is the crop of first consideration to
the farmer and the country. There is no
product of the fern that gives a greater
sense OF comfort 10 the occupant than full
supply OF corn. 1t is beef, pork, poultry,
milk, butter and bread, with many other
important uss.
IL is intended to, and should have the first
co 1sidsrston of the farmers, among crops.
But the cultivation of it demanding moro of
eel nee, more of sense and more of skill. is
more neglected than any other 1t IN 10.
teres!ing crop, pleasant to cultivate and of
certain profit If properly treated. 1t is II
shame for the farmers to neglectit. 1t can
DO produced and it has been produced time
aud sgsia regardless of seasons. Two,tbrd.
OF tae farmers this year will rail against the
season for cutting off their corn crop, and
his neighbor in an adj ,ining fl,ld Of 10 bet
ter So, with no advantage of silustion to,
MAJ lind bis an excellent crop. Most of them
VIII acknowledge Their fault, but will no,
smenk. Possibly there may come to this
country class of people weo will $50 wha,
Is necessary to successful farming-an observ-
ant, reading and a thinking people, wao
will profit by these remarkably fertile soils
and erjoy the blessing The most delightful
climate on earth; things which few of lhose
mere now seem to appreciate or are
disposed to instruct their children in.
Bur Indian corn or maize may DO raised
here in large quantities regardless of the
liok'ebess of the seasons. The failure OF
good seasons is not conhned to, Texas, and
Ia most countries failures of seasons aru fails
ure of crops. No! so in Texsa, for the
finest crop of corn may be raiseo in the
dTyest seasons. The four great crops in
northern Texas. corn, oats, whea. and cot
tor, only require thought and proper atten-
ten'icn to produce iine or at least reasonably
good crops every year.
Scarcely q farmer in the county but
knows that fall preparation for a corn crop
is indispensable and that II corn crop is in,
dispens.ble to bis comfort if not his haypi-
ness, and yet he will suffer the depriya ions
att ndant upon the loss Of this crop from n
little inattention or Incidence. And | will
only say now tbs. thorough, deep blowing
in September, October and November will
secure good crop Of corn, regardless OF
season if the planting and cultivation is
properly attended to. Let the fall plowins
be deep-no fear ofgoii z too deep-at last
eight inches and ten, twelve or fifteen is
better. More anon.
A FARMER.