Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1882-03-01
Probate and ron, ui,sioaers' Notices. SEQ.

applied evenly and in sufficient quantity
neither too little nor too much-the last Of
which is often the cause for present lnss
instead of gain. iIe spoke Of the import
ance Of obtaining good seed; but as there
is some uncertainty in always getting what
is pure and fresh, il will be necessary TO
sow larger quantity than would other
wise be the case II fertiizing for special
crop. as of corn for instance, for n series of
years, if superpbosphate is used it should
he applied each year, but in gradually
deere ising quantity, aS the soil becomes
SLOW " charged with this element of plant
fool. Farmers shoul raise mnch larger
crops of all kinds than are now obtained;
but care should be exercised in applying
manure not to give an excess of nitrogen.
ous material, causing the crops to lodge.
As here is u los' in tins practice, ~ no
greater crop can he raised in his way, and
The quality will he inferior to a fertilizer
composed of Il portion OF stable manure in
connection with potash or super phosphate,
or both, as experiment proves to be need
ed. lie advised farmers to study the char
acter of the soil Of their farms in older to
find ou, what elements of plant fool are
most needed. This is no visionary scheme,
but one that has been proved conclusivcly
by repeated experiments. Would apply
manure ut any time of the year rather than
in spring. This will Of course, come in
conflict with the practice of many farmers;
but advises application in winter broadcast
on the snow, by way of experiment, and,
is of opinion that if fairly tested the prtc-
t!ce will he followed up IA far rs possible.
As this connctcd somewhat with the
views and practices af some farmers pres-
ent, II sharp discussion ensucd, in which
was exhibited desire to be benefited by
whatever promises to produce better re-
suits generally
After a voluntary from tie choir a far
mer inquired if it would not he injurious to
plow among corn when the roots occupy
the soil. The cultivation should not be
continued after the tassel appears, was the
reply. Kills brakes by moving and bum
ing twice in succession and then SOW on
grass seed Continue to NOW rs often as
any are to be found. Sow from so to 200
pounds of plaster per acre.
Mr. Goodwin was Of opinion that if far
mers would mix one barrel of ground
bone with three barrels of hard ashes, they
will be pleased with the effects on the land,
as he understands the soil is deficient in
potash in this vicinity.
| Mr.. Seely said that an excellent fertii-
izer can be obtained by making IL vat,
filing it with sawdust and sa,ura;ing with
the liquid waste from the house.
DR.. Cutting would mix plaster with
barnyard manure. but not ashes; use C CHI
separately.
Mr.. Melendy asked what farmer can
do in applying frozen manure in winter.
Dr. Cutting answered: build IL new barn
or make the stable 30 warm that the ma.
nure will not freeze.
Mr.. Goodwin spoke of his experience in
applying manure in winter and on side
hin as most satisfactory, and urged farmers
to try the experiment,
DR.. Cutting thinks that from % to 40i
| 5. of salt per acre would be of advantage
to most Vermont farms. Prefers mixing
It with horse manure whenever there is
any heat, as it will dispel that.
Some discussion followed concerning the
value of cobs and the best way of utilizing
them, and some other matters until the
hour OF adjournment arrived.
EVENING.
After voluntary by the choir, DR.. Cut
ting addressed full house upon "Uncon-
sidered dangers lie remarked that as
the farmer disregarded many sanitary
rules of health he had often to pay the
penalty through sickness for that grave
disregard of such laws; and urged that
they would consider such dangers before
too late. He pointed out that our sickness
was many times caused by impure drink
ing water, and hat because water was
clear it was no sign of its absolute purity :;
that the wash of outbuildngs should never
be allowed to 90 into our cellars or our
wells, or be allowed to stand in pools near
our houses.
He spoke of tie dphthera. and that It's
cause was the poisonous gases from de-
composition aided by dampnoss, and eau.
toned all against damp cellars and damp
houses; urged all to let in sunlight anil
. ventlate their rooms lie held the audi
ence in rnpt attention for two hours
At the close the following resolution was
read and adopted:
, R,SolrGl, That we, the people Of the
| town of Cambridge hereby tender to the
5 honorable board of agriculture of the
state of Vermont our thanks for the very
! able m amer in which they have pointei
5 out the wants and needs Of The farmer;
RcSo'rcd, That we make it manifest hy
rising vote.
E Whichiwas passed unanimously.
NJ. w. Davis, member of tue board
from Westminster. thanked the people for
| their large attendance and excellent atten-
ton in n few fitting words. and the meet
ing of the board was closed
| This series ofmectings have been Of great
interest and have awakened II deternina
;ion among our citizens to act upon many
Of the suggestions given them, an we have
l no doubt but that it will result in many
Q improvements.
A boy was observed the other day riding