The National tribune., 1882-03-11

| theSe ioods being rich In nitrogen and ash
constituents. A common mode in Europe of
increasing the supply of rich manure is by
the consumption of purchased food by the
animals on the farm.
THE JERUSALEM ARTICHoKE-The bo-
tanlcal name Of this plant is given as Helian-
thus tuberoSus. 1t is hardy perennial, having
an annual stem which reaches to a height of
or 10 feet, and closely resembles the sun
| flower. 1t is stated to be native of Brazil
but it is surmised to be a cultivated form of
wild species which is found in some of our
western States, and known as Helianth,ls do
roaicoideS This plant has numerous creep
ing roots, which produce tubers, like the
common potato; these tubers are of a longish,
slightly fisttened shape, and are considered to
be more nutritious than those of the potato,
and when properly cooked they are well
favored, and may be eaten by invalids when
other vegetables are denied than. They are
used In soups and they make fine pickles
when partially boiled, sliced into half-inch
thleknesses, and placed in vinegar. Most
are particularly fond of them. In flavor
they do not equal the common potato, but
from the productiveness of the plant and its
suitability to warm and dry climates, it
seems probable that it may become of suffi-
c1ent Importance to secure attention in Sc
lectlng particularly valuable varieties with
improvement of flavor.
The stems Of the plant contain useful
fiber, and the leaves are said to contain nitre 4
a chemical substance is found in the tubery |
which Is called Inaiin, a starchy substance I
which is rendered of yellowish tint bv
iodine
An analysis Of the tubers is given, as fol- |
lows: starch so, albumen 10, sugar (uncrys-
tallIzable) 136, gum II, fixed Oil l, Woody |
fibre II, inorganic matter 81, water 10.
Although not generally cultivated by
farmers IN this country, yet in the aggregate
Large Quantities are grown as food for live
stock. They are planted in rows like the
common potato; a greater distance is. how
ever, allowed between the rows, to admit of
cultivation as the stalks rise in height. Rv
cutting off the flowers as they appear, the
size as well as the quality of the thbers will
be increased. They are not easily DESTROYED
by frost, and in rich, loose soil will weld a
arge crop, and are not easily eradicated
unless great care is exercised in harvest;ng
hem.
ENsILAGE AND SILos DEscRIBED.-En-
'llage is perishable food, preserved in a
'ucculent condition for any length of time
through the exclusion of air; and the method
Employed to exclude air is by pressure in a
TO- The silo is an alright receptacle into
which the green fodder is placed, when the
mass is pressed down by great weight to ex-
'el the air and complete the isolation. It is .
he principle employed in the canning of ,
reen succulent vegetables applied on a
arge scale, and III less perfect manner.
APPLES AS Feoo FOR SrocK.-In no sin
lie particular does farming in Britain differ
widely from the general methods of farm .
az IN America, than in that of the winter
'edlng OF animals. In Britain an amnle
apply Of turnips and other roots is an i'm
eratlve requirement of the system of farm I
ig which is there practiced. Over LARGE Il
ktent OF this country, hay and straw. with j.
lore or less grain, constitute the entire food e
II horses, cattle, and sheep during the win
II months, and constipation, loss of apsetite s.
nd loss Of flesh is the result ON the con-
ary' the British farmer, by making succu- t
mt roots the basis Of his cattle food. pre- Fl
-
ares beasts for the butcher if be so desires a
I'd maintains healthy condition in youpg G
I'd growing animals throughout the winter b
onths. In many parts of this country tpr- "
ps are doubtful and precarious crop. ard II
has been frequently suggested that more P
tention should be given to the production
nutritious apples as food for live stock lie
Iring winter 1t is maintained that stocL
all kinds greedily eat apples, and that M
is food is as good as the same quantity of b;
rnips, and can be grown at less cost. An al
ner advantage is that the apple tree will
ow on lands not well adapted to tillage. tn
d when fairly established requires but
tie care, and that not Of costly character. ci
to the best varieties of apples for this Je
rpose, is a question which most horticul- pl
fal societies could decide for their section is
d locality. Ef
EGYPTIAN Oh RICE ECORN-Considerabl tn
Jury has been directed to this grain on Pr
cunt OF various notices which have ap- we
'fed during the last few years highly po
'oiiing 1t as superior article for cattle \
age ana for chicken food also for meal \
i'n was TO take the place of buckwheat |
cakes and wheat -four for bread making
Is proves to be only one of the manv
ie'ie0 VI o0'shum onlgare, or Indian Millet.
! .ss nas'Se OF India, where it has long been
hvated for its seeds, which are used q.
J. either whole or ground into -four. The
snt OF It's culture in warm countries is
10 evident from the yarious nanss h., IL