Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-03-07
Board Meeting at Washington.
Concluded from lst page.)

ment lis merits demands IN our leglslatlv
assemblies, he thinks this will not b
accomplished until the farmers themselve
take greater interest in the matter, an
especially when so large a majority of on
representatives are farmers. He woul
advise greater liberality in agriculture
and educational matters.
Mr.. Goodwin expressed the opinion tina
farmers, as = class, are averso to thei
own interests.
Tho chairman called out Mr.. Bass {
Williamstown who made few remarks.
Judge White thought that Vermonter
lacked in social opportunities and shoul
seek to develop more of this in an
community.
Mr.. Eli Holden spoke good word il
favor of board of agriculture, an
regretted that farmers in the past hav
been SO averse to all ideas of improve
ment.
DR.. Cutting is of opinion that the elias
of farmers referred to as non-progressiv
are already the more in the right direction
The very large demand for the reports O
the board of agriculture, far exceeding
the supply, would indicate that there is
desire to become informed in relation t.
the subjects that are therein treated.
Judge Dickey thinks that many farmers
especially in tho back towns, have beef
hitherto quite ignorant of the working o
the board, but since having the privilege
of attending their meetings q great feeling
in their favor may be expected.
Mr.. Seaver made some stirring remark.
in which he asked for help and sympathy
for class of farmers that are struggling
under a heavy load of debt, and inquired
as to means whereby their circumstance
may be improved. He spoke of The
prevalence of what is known rs Hoyt Of
white grass, bad species of vegetation
and wanted to know if anything could bt
done to exterminate it.
Mr.. Ilemenway of Chelsea made few
about the social position of the
farmer.
DR.. Cutting spoke in relation to mort
gagged farms and does not believe in the
owners sitting down disheartencd under
the circumstances, but that they strive by
every endeavor to become equal to the
emergency. This may require some
change in operations on the farm, the ide,
must be to do the best possible under al
circumstances. He gave some practica
stock and crops to the farm. The farmer
must. become informed in his occupation
by proper system of reading and study
He gave the farmers some sharp rap:
about certain leaks that are too otter
visible and help to load down the farm
with mortgages. He has observed tina
in these communities where the most rum
tea, coffee and tobacco are used there are
the poorest farmers and tho creates
Indebtedness.
Mr.. Lane thinks that any boy ir
Vermont, ble5t with health, can eventually
own farm with proper diligence anc
economy. He gave his own experience
in the matter, which was very interesting
and should serve as ID stimulus for young
men desiring to make desirable Roadway
in the world.
DR.. Cutting contrastcd the advantages
of the great west, where many of oul
young men are going, with cur own state
and drew therefrom the conclusion that the
same labor and economy practiced at the
west, will be more than equally fully
for here in Vermont.
Mr.. Goodwin spoke of the necessity oil
parents seeking to interest their children
in the affairs of the farm and home.
Mr.. Sawyer stated that one of his boys
Is especially interested in farm affairs,
while the other is not and would like to
know what is to be done in such cases
Judge Dickey thinks that too many OF
he farmers of Washington are not
Interested in their own occupation
The discussion lasted. with great inter.
,st until II o'clock, when they adjourned
until afternoon
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
The meeting was called TO order
on time and first some of the
questions left over from the morning
we're answered, as follows:
"When ashes fail as fertilizer what
would be advised to nse next?" DR..
Jutting answered that phosphoric acid
hould be tried.
"What per cent should unwashed wool
,e shrunken to make it equal to washed
vool?" Mr.. Lane replied that from one.
bird to one half, according to breed of
heep.
The secretary gave some information
n relation TO the manufacture of fertil-
zers, upon request, and their application
o the soil.
ain keeping sheep for profit what kind
# shelter is needed?" Mr.. Lane replied
hat he believed good comfortable stables
o be the best for the purpose.
After short time was spent in answer
ng these questions, Mr., Lane took up the
uhjeet assigned him on the programme,
Fertile tion." He prefaccd his address
With some remarks on the practice of the
armers, in Addison county, selling hay sc
argely, and was of the opinion that the
'ractice, if long continued, will result
lvorably to those following it.
After this address DR.. Cutting made
ONE remarks regarding the protection
hat is expected to be afforded by the new
ertilizer law, and the necessity of farmers
eng very careful in their selection in
rider to get if possible their moneys
worth, and of those kinds that are
needed on the soil
Mr.. Lane stated that farmers in his part
t the state usually SOW the Ohio, or
Medium sifted clover. but perhaps the
anger kind would be better for improving
and.
L. r. Towlo Of franklin then gave an
Xcellent address upon "rertilz lton Of
'astures." He brought out many valuable
Joints for the consideration of the farmers
nd his advice if needed will do much
rood.
Mr.. Walker of Chelsea says the grass
loppers eat up his pastures SO he keeps
urkeys to eat them up. Regarding the
'alue of roots some thought them
preferable to eGsilage, some not, among
which was Gen. Thomas.
Succeeding this discussion DR.. Cutting,
m being requested, made some remarks
m sugar making, especially as regarded
he formation of malate of lime.
As the time had arrived for adjournment
md most of the members of the board
we're under the necessity of leaving at the
lose of the session, Mr.. Davis expressed
he satisfaction of himself and associates
n their visit at this place and the interest
hat had been manifested by the farmers
nd citizens in the success of the meeting,
which was responded to most heartily on
he part of the audience by three ringing
Ulcers at the instigation of Zen. Thomas.
The meeting was most excelently at
ended and the chairman presided with
treat acceptance. The selections by the
hoir were highly appreciated by all and