Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-29
FARM AND GARDEN.
WORK For JANUARY.
From the American Agricrlturist.
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dS Wei WITH Hlllk- producing cows. whole
some food and sufficient quantity at stated times
Is essential TO healthful growth and efficient
service, The amount of rations is governed by
the age OF the animal and whether at work or
Idle. No rule in pounds and ounces or hay and
grain can BE laid down for any horse. and the
one il charge needs good Judgment to keep the
horses IL strong aHd healthy condition A
knowledge OF the requirements of locomotive
would help many horse owners to better IN
derstandn@ OF the laws of feeding. The
amount of coal. water. etc. depends upon the
easy movement OF every part of the
engine. and upon the work being done. The
horse IS an engine. and. more than that. be-
cause it is living creature and has additional
wants: Plenty OF food aud water are only a
Fart OF the needs OF a horse There should be
comfortable stable and all those little atten-
tons which add much to the health Of the
animal Good grooming is essential to coed
digestion. Cleanliness of the ska is as neceS-
sary for the health OF q horse as for that of n
man The irritation Of the brushing stimulates
tie hciithfnl functions of the skin; hut the
brushing may be too severe. There is strong
objection to the use Of harsh curry comb Ii
good St brush IS used daily there will be no
Use for a wirc-toothcd comb or other harsh i'm
piene;.t The rubbing of the .'runninr gear of
h )r>c is IS essential as that of an engine
C0'"S--Aich COWS are generally doing double
work at this season. ANA should he fed and cared
fol- accordingly. 1t is folly to milk a COW up to
WIth':i = few DAYS Of cayng: ii is runninr the
animal machine at q reckless speed and q break
will come somewhere. Highly fed cows require
q reduction Of the rations as the period OF
calyin1 approaches. This is especially true Of
high bred animals which are more Or less pam
percd. The youn.. stock. when infested with
lice, should have a mixture of equal parts of
sweet oil and kerosene rubbed Thoroughly upon
the surface OF the skin.
Shfep--When lambs are dropped this month
almost constant care will be required for q few
days. especially il The weather is very cold 1T is
often best to wrap chilled lamb in wooden
BLANKET, and eventO remove it to the house for
artificial warmth by the fire. and to stimulate if
with !;ttie hot ginger tea. \ few extra early
lambs bring more in the spring market than sew
erai hines the number of late ones The breed
nGetycs shOnid be by themselves in warm quar-
tiers. The rest OF the flock need comfortable
Sheds and yards. with good hay straw and
grain, ted regularly with enough litter to keep
the floors dry. especially the part which the ilock
uses for sleeping
S."ttte Intended Tor pork are now mainly dis
posed Of. should be. The store PIGS need
only Moderate feeding and clean warm pens.
Provide now for young pigs in May. the most
favorable time for them. as the weather is warm
AID green food abundant. If possible use a
pure bred boar As rule it is not the most
profitable TO raise pure bred SWINE for the pork
barrel or ioT the marnet either.
P"Htt'y.-l Mess the house be warm and the
food wholesome and abundant, the hens will
furn.s: very few eggs. The birds enjoy the
winter sunshine
ORCHARD AND NURSERY.
The First Duty Here is to take care OF what
We have See that fences and gates are secure
In those unfortunate localities where animals
are free comToners allowed to run in the
road. these lIaf-starved four-Ieggcd trarnps will
take advantage OF deep SHOWS and 90 over an
ordinary fence to browse upon the twigs OF an
orchard.
rabbits and Nice will continue to do mischief
men the SHOW IL deep and has slight crust
rabbits can reach the lower branches OF trees
ana prutle them after System" not given in
the BOOKS Traps and shotguns will convert a
nuisance into savOry dinner. Rubbing the
trunks OF young trees with fresh meat or smear
ing them with blood will keep off rabbits Pack
the snow while light around the base of the
trees. to rprel mice.
Fruit IN tie Ctlid' OF the dwelling-Opcn the
windows whenever there is no danger of frepZ-
ing. The ventilation is important to the in
mates, and low temperature prOongs the keep
ing oi the iiujt
Planting nert Spring.-If fruit trees are to be
set out next spring much OF the work NAV / q
done now-upon paper; make a plan OF the
orchard. select the varieties and indicate the
place for each. In choosing fruit for market.
have bat few kinds.
Root GrGftLdg in nurseries is carried on now.
the stocks and scions being placed under cover
last fall
TIE FRITZ GARDEN
4 Great UistAte is made by growers OF small
Ii uilS VINO 5e.lu all their produce to New York
or ether city markets. ignoring the local mar
hets. which, as rule. pay much the best.
iFtp0IdttCa for PtttitinJ.-The whole subject
should he Thoroughly considered and selections
made. recOilacting that choice varieties for home
use are not always the most profitable for mar
ket.
Ecery Farmer. whether he markets fruit or
rot. should have an abundant suDDiy OF small
fruits, all that the family, no matter how large.
can eat, from the earliest strawberry to the last
grape. Not only will they conduce to health
but will greatly help to make farm life accepta-
bic to young people. The cost Tor a art need
not be large and when one has few plants
they may be readily increased.
KITCHEN AID MARKET GARDEN.
The accumulation Of Mdnre-Manure Is,
- first last and all the time the foundation OF
profitable gardening. While all else is dormant
the heap OF fertiiiZing material should be grow
ing. All home sources should be made the
most OF. Horses should. if possible be beddrd
with leaves for the sake of the manure pile.
II cattle are fed on corn fodder by all means
cut 1t. If not for the good OF the animals al
least Tor that vi the manure Arrange to have
the chamber Stops, and all kitchen refuse not
needed by pigs or poultry. 90 to the pile
The Poultry House is an Important source of
manure 1t should be cleaned at least once a
week. Ii the fowls are numerous ami the room
small. daily clearing will pay in the benefit to
the fowls. The drOppingS may be added to the
manure heap, or kept separate in dry place for
special crops.
The Nanioe Pie should he so large that it can
not get chilled through When il become. hot.
it must be turned to prevent burning or fire
Hanging. Build up the heap anew, breaking
UP al! Jumps. and i'll such manner that the out
side portions will be on the inside of the new
heap.
Home Made Observation-Disclosures of various
sizes should be made. A good wooden reel
for the garden line. is better than the poor iron
ones usually sold. Make stock OF window
boxes for sowing seeds in the house, and pro-
vide q stock Of flats. etc.
Flats or ShGlOr EOres are much used for SOW
ing seeds to be started in hot beds and in
which 10 transplant young seedlings. Starch.
soap ana other boxes from the store can be
bought very cheap and each will make when
cut apart three or two flats. according to the
depth OF the box. Three inches is amply deem
enough FOR the flats. and for number of uses.
two inches is sufficient
Sol for Hot BedS.lf supply has not been
secured take advantage OF the first thaw ana
place an ample stock of rich, light soil in the
cellar. or under some shelter where it will not
freeze.
Hot-Beds.-FOr the majority OF plants. these
should be ready and the seeds sown six weeks
before the plants can be set out in the garden
In the warmer states they will be wanted this
month
Seeds.-Watch advertisements and send for
catalogues, and. as soon as they are at hand,
decide What seeds must be purchased, aud
order at once. There Is an advantage in this
to buyer and seller.