Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-02-08

| 9"hSWtlu Wlll Hldllttte Oi litue, Du'
strains ont when of the consistency of
molasses.
f. NJ. Goodwin called upon Mr.. Hollis
| ter for i1formatiOn.
tie said that syrup run up TO 2l8 de-
grees would be thick enough for market;
two degrees higher would cause it to
granulate.
Mr. Davis believes that we cannot make
so fine an article OF sugar by trying to
remove the maleate of lime, and would
let it remain as an ingredient of the
product; spoke of the importance of
preserving the sugar orchards and making
he most of them possible. The demand
for maple sugar is increasing every year.
and will continue to do so, and at profit
tble prices; is of the opinion that the
lower a tree is tapped the greater will be
the dow of sap, and would use as small a
hit as possihle-three-e -eiohths or one-third
inch; would plug the trees after the season
ia ended, as in this way the hole will grow
over much sooner; would mover drive
nails into the trees, rs it is an injury
likes tin buckets and the improved evap-
Irator
Mr. Goodwin is in favor ofremoving the
I'tllbAtC vi lllIStDClItN lup IL VIII De UClltI
han to let it remain. When the syrup
will weigh about II pounds then strains
trough a flannel cloth. Makes > pounds
ner tree. Believes that the best sugar and
syrup can bo obtained from limestone
soil, rs the experience of some would in.
licate.
A farmer Ind tapped tree in root in
The ground and the sap had very little
1weetness.
Mr.. Goodwin spoke OF tree standing
near brook; the flow of sap on the side
Iext the water was greater than on the
rher side. but was not so sweet. He likes
he Post spouts, but is afraid that they will
iniure tho tree, as the galvanizing wears
IF, and in consequence the wood of the
rec will rot both above and below the
lole nude in tapping.
One farmer taps only from ona.half to
hree.fourths of an inch, and considers this
epth the best for the tree.
A farmer says that water and ashes left
in tho boiling pan over night will cause
he mllleate Of lime, if present, to come
If readily.
One gentleman having al orchard on
,lue limestone soil finds much Of this NAL
cate in his sugar, and has removed ten
pounds from hundred pounds of sugar
Ie likes the evaporator better than any
,ther arrangement for boiling.
There appears to be much trouble from
he malleate. and various methods are re-
orted to for removing it.
The discussion was continued with much
interest until O'clock whom the meeting
sAiourned until evening.
4
Gentleman expressed himself greatly pleas
4 with the meeting, and that the informa
ion gained wond be of great benefit t.
himself in the future.
FRIDAY EVENING.
The last subject on the programme. th'
Corn question: was first taken up by NJ
V. Davis. He hal several charts by whic
he lecture was fully illustrated Whe,
Vermont is paying out million and a ha
f money for Yves ern corn it bchooves on,
lrmers to consider whether this deficienc,
IN not be met at home. In most parts Of
he state corn does remarkably well, an
very farmer will find it an excellent cror
r the land and good for all kinds o
tock. Several samples of ears of corr
htained in different parts ofthe state wer
Inhibited, very perfect specimens, showing
mewhat of the extent to which this grain
IN be improved. The speaker woul
'rtilizo to some extent in the hill in orde,
give the crop an early start; he woulr
$50 spread on manure broadcast and no
n too limited quantities, as corn is gross
'eder. Very large yields are reporte
rom different portions of the state, an
Though all may not attain to these hig'
igures, vet we should be simulated t.
srea'er exertions in this direction; woult
refer an eght-rowed variety and wei
pped ont at the end. Farmers shoul
elect seed adapted to their location an
oil, having due regard to earliness. Sc
ct the right soil and plow well as frs
"quisite. thus saving much labor in th
utter cultivation. The soil should be KEEP
IS light aS possible and not packed down
W pulverizing with IN old fashioned toot
,arrow. Would have the rows run in tht
irection that would make them tho long
st, and prefers to have the field as large
possible. This facilitates the work o.
ultivation which should be principally
'one with the horse and the lightest I'M
elements; would use the Thomas smooth
ng harrow until the corn Is several inches
n height. This practice would not an
wer on rough or stony land. but on hi>
,rm it works well; finishes the work o
cultivation with horse hoe. Cut up a
he roots when the grain is beginning t.
,Daze and stock we'll when, if cured prop
rlv, the fodder and corn will both be o
.ood quality. His soil is alluvial and th'
orn is planted on 4 clover sod. Raises
N average of fifty bushels per acre. Ashes
" potash act vel! on this land
MIR Goodwin followed Mr. Davis on the
subject under consideration; but did moi
,uite agree with him in relation to manur
ng in the hill, believing it a better way to
tpply all broadcast. Repeated expert
nents proves this practice to be the true
mo. lie would manure on the surface.
he after cultivation incorporating it suf1i.
nently with the soil Would pay particu
ar attention to the selection of seed, get
ing the best and most perfect of any
'ariety.
Inanswer to an inquiry Mr.. Davis stated
hat ashes can usually be obtained at St
Nblns. Middlebury, and in perhaps other
parts of the state; they cost him about 25
ents per bushel.
Mr.. Goodwin recommended tho use OF
nuriate of potash as more readily obtained
han wood ashes.
1t was stated that the ashes obtained from
manufactures, where tall chimneys are in
Use, are not worth nearly as much as those
made in stoves.
The chairman has planted corn for 35
years with putting the manure on the sur
face broadcast, and with good results. He
,as planted the same variety of twelve
owed corn for about 50years; selects the
,eed before the corn is cut up, and as far
IS possible from stalks containing two
ars. Ovor 100 bushels per acre have
zen raised in the town Of Barre.
The discussion was quite spirited, and
asted until the hour of adjournment.
Mr.. Geo. w. Smith Of Barre exhibited
IN the evening very fine samples of granu
ated sugar and syrup. made from his or
uhard of over 500 trees.
At the conclusion of the exercise, Mr.. G.
| n. Barber moved vote of thanks to the
gentlemen of the board for their earnes
and well directed labors at this place,
which was carried unanimously by the