Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-24
Farm Notes.

In selecting potato seed two things
should be keps in mind First, plant ouiy
such seed as may be expected to produce
smooth, fair sized potatoes second, plant
only when the seed is in full vigor.--[A,
w. Cheever.
Cattle undergoing fattening process, as
we'll as those kept for the production of
milk, should enjoy the greatest possible
amount of rest. All violent exercise must
be guarded against. as It greatly increases
the decomposition cf fat
Tar is one of the NEST useful articles to
be kept about stable. Internally use a
teaspoonful night and morning fer chronic
coughs; externally it is particularly useful
in thrush and all diseases or wounds of the
foot. Mixed with fish oil it is one of the
best remedies for hard Or brittle feet.
Some one has said, "Order is heavens
first law" The aphorism is true as to
heaven, and should prevail On the farm
m re than any other place on earth. 1t is a
principle that should be studied, practiced
and carried to the farshess extent. A
handy place for everything, and everything
in its place, and in proper order, will facil.
itate labor, and consequently much more
will be accomplished in the same time.
The age of sheep up to four years old is
readily ascertained from the mouth. They
put two large teeth in the center IF the
lower jaw, casting two sucking teeth at
about twelve months old. They put NJ
two more large teeth each of the next three
years, making at four years old a full
mouth Of eight large teeth These soon
ord oil " yUb ep
sheep are fed on whole roots American
Farmer.
AS silk culture is becoming the rage
now, fence made of two rows of barbed
wire and row of mulberry seedlings or
cuttings placed on the inside of this,
would, in year, make quite pretty
hedge, as the foliage is rich and glossy.
Fifty feet of such hedge would, the first
year, feed !, 200 silk-worms, and the second
year twice as many. This hedge would
, not require the careful cutting of Usage,
orange or pine, and would be source Of
much profit, as well as an attraction.
A great deal has been said and written
concerning the rights of farmers boys, but
nothing about the girls. It is common
thing for farmers TO pay their sons fan
! wages for 5neir Work YET Ihe daughters
| do not receive dollar from month &c
month. Why should this difference exist
between the farmers girl and his boy
The former is quite as much entitled to 8
reward for services as the latter. IL
| truth, the farmers girl is frequently
the more valuable of the two. she
is expected in many cases to arise
very early, get breakfast, clean up the
house and prepare the other meals required
through the day, or, If not, to at Least
largely aid in all these household duties.
In addition, che is looked upon by
father, mother and brother to entertain
company-to act the hostess at least as q
creditabe second to the mother, and while
/ she may be the pride of the family, and
regarded as sort of privileged character,
yet much is expected from her in ten thou
sand smaller features of home life. Why,
then, should she not be encouraged with al
least as much pay as the boy? In addition
to that, the farmhouse should be made as
attractive as possible-with piano, plenty
of books, newspaper and pictures; cult
vste taste in the girls for flowers, etc
These features, with moderate amount o.
work, should produce a happy and con
tented home farm life.