Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-02-22
WOODLAND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,

reported Tor the Alexandria GAZETTE
The February meeting was held at Mrs.
Theron Thompson's on the 18th Instant.
lu the absence Of President Roberts, Ealen-
tine Baker was chosen chairman with n.
W. Pierson, secretary.
\ communication from Mrs. Annie &.
Smoot, near Mitchell Station, Culpeper
county, was read, in which she expresses
her interest in the reports OF the proceed
ings of the club as published in the GAZETTE,
and asks fanny one has had experience in
the cultivation of the red Brazilian arti-
| choke ai the same time presenting 10 the
| club n sample of some which she had raised
and gave her experience about their
! cultivation and value as food for hogs and
for COWS. Mrs. Smoot says that the yield
last season was surprisingly large, and
| thinks with proper cultivation they would
yield Il thousand bushels to the acre in
Virginia.
No member OF the club had raised them
in quantities for hogs or COWS, but had used
them as pickles, and found them very crisp
and palatable. The samples were dis
tribnted to several, who promised to test
them and report their success.
y letter from Benjamin H. Miller. of
Sandy Spring, was read, in which he asked
the cooperation Of the club in petition to
Congress to have 4 change made in the
management of the hay scales in Washing
ton city. Many complaints had been made
that the weighing was not correct at times.
The following petition was unanimously
approved by the club, and Mr. Robert +.
Roberts was appointed committee of one
to present the same to our Representatives
in Congress
whereas the farmers Of Fairfax county.
Va, have long felt the need of some change
in the management Of the hay scales in
| Washington city, and whereas we see by
the daily papers that the Hon. Mr.. Groner,
OF the 9th District Of Maryland introduced
Lill into the House Of Representatives
authorizing the Commissioner Of the Dis
trlct OF Columbia to appoint the weigher of
hay instead of selling the scales, as at
present, ana make the necessary rules for
their government, therefore
Resolved, BY the Woodlawn Farmers
CLUB OF Fairfax county Va. that we heartily
approve said law and do most earnestly re-
quest the Senators and REPRESENTATIVES Of
Virginia to Use their endeavors to secure
its passage before the close Of the present
session Of Congress-
| The comparative value of feeding Who'll. or
ground corn to hogs and to cattle was discussed
with the usual diversity Of opinion.
The dreadful condition OF the roads WAS further
| commented on and brought out some very liberal
| Offers from individuals to improve them provid-
ed united action would be taken: hnt nothing def
| mite was agreed upon.
The critics gave graphic description of Holm
Hail ard the occupants Of its stables comprising
about 30 lead of COWS and heiers some full blood
llolstein, aud some other grades all receiving the
best OF care, even to carding and brushing them
| daily. The eusilage with which they are fed in
| connection with other feed is very atisfactorv
| lhe most pleasing duty of the committee was
10 record the yield OF wheat the past season on 26
acres which averaged 3G bushels To the mere 4
portion OF the land few years ago was considered
the paore.t on the farm, conctisivcly demon
stratins The capabilities Of this land when sub.
Jec!c't 10 the cnterprsing and iudirious manage.
| lneht OF It's present proprietOrs.
| y capaCi Ou5 corn crib is literally fuur.
lively bursting with its golden rouicn1s.
r1mmod!on' ncnery with :. neat device iol keep
! my II clean and saving the droppings elected
warm approval. The present wheat crop like Eli
the rest i'll this vicinity, is quite small and back.
ward but with 4 favorable season, may vet Weld
an abundant harvest
1t is wcll.known 10 this club that the members
| OF this committee do not belong 10 the fatterinp
fraternity. but strict justice constrains their 10
say that ths proprctors Of Holm Hall are fully
superior Judgment on1 arIinLta'aS 'Vs .ner
displayed in their agriculture opa-. ,, enterprise
:. Inc next meeting q tho ;;,nh vii I'LL hs .,
Gillinsham's March ~ ''"" VIII De al Lewis
and D. Br;ck man. ''F T. L. Na''n' ~ dibhs