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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

lier claims OF it. and open the door for CUES
tioning its superiority over the old methods
of providing for the winter supply of food
tor cattle. sheep, etc. We have seen some
very strong statements TO the effect that,
where there is not plenty of money to lay
out in providing the necessary arrange
ments for storing the green proveder, and
then for consuming 1t within a reasonable
period, the general farmer will find his ac-
count more satisfactory in continuing the
methods to which he has been accustomed.
While, as we have repeatedly said before,
we do not wish to discourage any who pos
sess ample means to experiment with the
slo, after satisfying himself of the best line
of procedure, farmers in general should
wait for more convincing proofs of the ad-
vantagss to be derived before investing their
means in propositions, the pra:ticabilty of
which is far from being indisputably sub
stantated. We again suggest-nait and
watch. Germantown Telegraph.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
No. 27

they contain fertile germs it is only matter
of guess with us in selecting the best, but
the hidden hens eggs are always impreg-
mated. The nests should be secluded, and
in place which will be secure from the
approach or intrusion OF man or fowl with
the surroundings free from all impurities or
odors, and every convenience afforded in
the way of dusting, food and water. We
handle eggs too freely, approach the nest
too often, and disturb the sitting hen when
she should be easy and quiet.
There are birds that abandon their nests
after they have been disturbed, and this
may partly teach us to place the sitting hen
more by herself, with freedom of action,
the eggs being from good, strong hens, of
which only a few have been mated with
a vigorous cock. Avoid sitting hens if thev
are nervous or quarrelsome. Such hens
are never careful, and break their eggs, as
well as tramping the young chicks to death.
A medium-sized hen is the best, and, of diff
terent breeds, the Brahmas and Cochins are
the most persistent sitters.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

DURING the discussion at the late meeting
OF the Michigan Horticultural Society, sew
eral good hints and suggestions were made.
A long debate on the subject brought out
the prevailing opinion that if strawberry
beds are cultivated at all in Spring it should
be only on the surface. Professor Tracy
has proved tobacco stems excellent as muck
tor raspberries; Mr.. Stearns favored coarse
marsh hay for wberries; Mr.. Woodward
suggested having new varieties OF fruits
tested at experiment stations before putting
on the market; DR.. Beal agreed, and added
that such stations could be used in originat-
ing varieties, and he would have several in
different parts of the State. Judge Shaw
urged nurserymen to advise patrons what
to plant, and spoke of the farmers club
T.. of good sold hickory or oak ~ as protec-
ton against the travelling tree agent. All
said that the people must be educated so as
10 have better knowledge of fruits and
their culture.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
Ghe Aoulhy gard.
WHY EGGS DO NOT HATCH,

Although every possible precaution is
sometimes taken to make the sitting hen as
comfortable as possible, says the Farm and
Garden, the eggs often fail to hatch. The
difficulties are of character that cannot be
discovered, but much depends upon the
conditions regarding the management of
the laying hens. If hen is very fat she
will lay but few eggs, and the eggs from
such hen will often fail to hatch. When
cocks are allowed to range with too many
hens the vitality of the chicks is lessened,
and they die in the shell. Fowls that are
fed under forcing process produce weak
offspring, and those that have been bred in
and in are not to be relied upon to give good
matches or produce healthy chicks. The
hen that steals her nest Is generally success
full, but why this is so has been a puzzle
not only to farmers but to scientific men as
well. One thing we know is that her eggs
are never disturbed, and they are surround
ed only by the pure and uncontamitated
atmosphere.
When we place eggs under hen we
know nothing of them, as rule, and if
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

By the time this issue reaches the majori-
ty OF our readers, many OF the early sown
fields will need irrigation Each farmer
will have to be governed in this matter by
the condition of the soil, its location, etc.
But since we have had very dry spring, it
will be necessary to irrigate earlier than
usual 1t is best not to irrigate until the
grain is well up and covers the ground.
Any farmer who has had little experience
should be able to manage this matter TO per-
lection. 1t is certainly possible to make a
better season by irrigation than nature has
ever furnished, and farmers should pay
particular attention to the matter, as on this
as much as on anything else depends the
success of their crop.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

The people of the States are just
beginning to learn the value of walnut
trees. The Prairie Farmer of recent
date says the +" shipments of black
walnut lumber from iowa, Indiana,
and Ohio have been unusually large
this year. This is accounted for by
the statement that wealthy English
company, combining with capitalists
at indianapolis, have for year past
been quietly purchasing all the first
quality black walnut lumber they
could get hold OF in the States men,
toned, and that they have now begun
shipping it to England. In many
cases farmers have disposed OF their
choisest trees tar below their real
value. The price of walnut lumber
where this trick OF the mOnOpolists is
known, has lately advanced nearly
one-half.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
Ihe DonSehnld.
HOMEMADE SOAP.

Take ten pounds of potash and twenty
pounds of common grease, such as is gener-
ally saved in kitchen, without any large
bones in 1t. Put the potash in kettle iron
is better than tin, but an old wash boiler
will do); and four or five quarts OF water.
After the potash is dissolved add your
grease, and boil until the grease is all eaten
up. Then take out a little in dish, add
some water to it and let it stand until cool.
If it is thick it is done. If it should be lyey,
add more water. Strain into a fish barrel
and fill the barrel up with hot water, or put
in wash tubs. Cut it out in large pieces
aiter IL Is hard and spread it out to dry. 1t
will turn dark, but no matter, it will make
the clothes white and beautiful
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
STRAWBERRY CULTURE.

In preparing the ground for spring plant
ing, there are a few important points to be
borne in mind. Ii tor garden culture, or on
arranged as to admit of horse culture across
the garden, which will save much hand
labor, and being repeated once week
through the early part OF the season, will
keep the weeds entirely under and promote
luxurant growth. They may be either in
narrow, matted rows, or in hills or stools,
with the runners cut closely, thus producing
profusion of large berries. Some hand
labor will be required to maintain the stools,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

but the horse cultivation will reduce ii to a
small amount. The best horse implement
is narrow harrow with numerous fine
slahting teeth, which will not tear the roots,
and If so made as to contract, it will allow
room tor the plants as they become larger
and more spreading. For field culture,
arrangement should be made in planting so
as to be cultivated both ways, the cultivator
thus passing on the four sides of the stools,
the distances of which may be thirty or
thirty-tive inches Such field may be kept
constantly clean with the cultivator at a
very little expense, the runners being cut
off with sharp-edged wheel fixed to the
side of the cultivator. The distances be-
tween the rows or stools may vary accord
ing to the richness of the soil, more space
being necessary for the strong growth on
fertile ground than where it is poor. The
best ground on which to set new plants in
the spring is such as has been heavily ma
nured and well cultivated the previous sea-
son, and the next best is the soil which was
this winter well dressed with two or three
inches OF fine manure, and well worked in
and intermixed as early in spring as puver-
iZation would permit. Next to this.
and which may be adopted in the absence
OF fine manure, is good coat of coarse or
fresh MANURE as early in winter as practica-
Bile, the rains and melting SHOWS washing
out the enriching portions and carrying
them down into the soil, and leaving the
straw or other coarse fibrous matter to be
raked off in spring.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
ENsILAGE DISCUSSED.

The value of ensilage, which a year or
two ago was regarded as established beyond
all dispute, is giving rise to Increased discus
sion, and in many instances with such de-
gree of warmth as to attract 10 it more at
tention than at any time heretofore. The
facts which appear to be developed from
these arguments do not sustain the sweep
ing demand for favorable consideration of
the merits of this material made for it at the
start. Indeed. they seem to lessen the ear
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

"A CORRESPONDENT OF the Rural Neao
Yorker describes the following method by
which an extraordinary crop of watermel-
ons was raised: Holes were dug ten feet
apart each way, eighteen inches square and
fifteen inches deep. These holes were filled
with well-rotted manure, which was thor
onghly incorporated with the soil. A low,
fiat hill was then made and seed planted.
When the vines were large enough to begin
to run, the whole surface was covered to
the depth of a foot or fifteen inches
with wheat-straw. The straw was placed
close up around the vines. No cultivation
whatever was given afterward; no weeds
or grass grew. The vines bread over the
straw, and the melons matured clean and
nice. The yield was abundant, and the ex-
pertinent was an entire success. This is
surely worth trying. -.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

HERE is practical idea, in few words,
from correspondent of the Poultry Yard
make saw benches for roosts-that is, l
take AKA scantling and nail legs to them of
the length to suit space and breed. These,
as you will at once see, can be moved at
pleasure when cleaning droppings, or for
any other reason that may present itself
but the best part of it is as regards lice.
Every week take my kerosene can and 90
to the hen house carefully pick up and carry
out of doors my saw benches, pour the ker-
osene on them, and touch it off; the flame
will quickly run over every part of it, and
go out without burning the wood, but every
mite, or nit that would have made one, you
are rid of forever. l have followed this
plan tor some time, and have no trouble
with lice.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

IHE difference between an egg laid by
plump, healthy hen, fed with fresh food
daily, and an egg laid by thin, poorly-fed
hen is as great as the difference between
good beet and poor. A fowl fed on garbage
and weak slops, with very little grain of
any kind, may lay eggs, to be sure, but
when those eggs are broken to be used for
cakes, pies, ETC., they will spread in weak,
watery way over your dish, or look milky
white, instead of having rich, slightly
yellow tlnge. A rich egg retains its
shape as far as possible and yields to the
beating of the knife or spoon with more re-
sistance, and gives you the conviction that
you are really beating something thicker
than water or diluted milk.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

A WRITER in the Ohio Farmer says that
ne is not an old wheat raiser, but has not
lived these last few years to no purpose, and
thinks ne has struck the keynote of success
IN raising wheat, in thorough fitting of
the soil before sowing the seed; and he is
convinced that poor piece of land, dragged,
rolled, and then refitted until the ground is
as mellow as an lash heap" will produce
better yield of grain that rich piece of
land poorly plowed, half dragged and the
seed scattered among the Jumps and clods,
and portion of it without covering or any
chance t. germinate and obtain a hold.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

In setting out gooseberry, raspberry and
currant bushes, it is very necessary that a
wide hole be made for them, and the bottom
of it should be we'll loosened up with pick.
Mix some well rotted manure with the soil
which you place around the roots. Turn
water in the ditch so as to run it near the
bushes but not against them. Do not set
the bushes deeper in the ground than they
were originally.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

MONTANA is a very healthy country for
hogs, and they can be grown here nearly as
cheap as in the great corn growing region
of the Mississippi valley. And our farmers
should no longer depend upon the States for
their supply OF hams lard and bacon. There
is good profit in producing these articles,
and it is time the industry was set on foot
in earnest
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
le more acres to the man.

ALFRED ROSE, of Penn Yam, N. Y, says
he prevents and cures mildew and rot in his
Vineyard by Swinging the vines, upon first
symptoms OF their appearance, with waller
nc mas prepared as follows: Six pounds OF
4ucN lime and three pounds of sulphur are
put In tub together and boiling water
'"'ned on. When Stacked put the contents
'"'o loO gallons of water, stir well, and let
Se''e. Apply on a clear day.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

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Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

The HUsBANDMAN is conducted by prac-
tical farmers who have had nineteen years.
residence in the Territory. They are per-
sonally acquainted with the entire farming
population, and every valley, its situation,
its needs and prospects, and suggestions are
made from an intelligent standpoint.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

ALMOST every farmer is interested to
some extent in stock raising as we'll as grow
ing crops. 1t is therefore important that he
read our articles on the Live Stock page as
well as the first page. The information
given every week is worth very much even
to those raising only few stock
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS MONTANA TERRITORY MAY Is 1884

WE hope that further experiments will be
made at growing sorghum cane. If it be
demonstrated that this crop can be success
fully grown in Montana, it would be of
great value to our farmers,
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

WHAT farmer can give us an itemized
statement of the cost of producing bushel
of grain? or it this is not convenient, who
can tell the cost of cultivating 100 acres of
land in grain without making any allow
ance for interest on investment.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

over the world may not be realized. there
being critical periods yet to pass; and it
would be strange, indeed, if the crop every
where escaped the ravages OF insects, foods
or drought. At this writing the prospects
may be classed enormous; fortnight or
month may work great change.-St. L ou-
is Miller
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

A FEW days ago IA gentleman who de-
signed sowing hundred pounds of wheat
rom which to raise some grain for chicken
ieed, enquired OF us whether or not he
should vitriol the seed. Our reply was yes.
Vltriol it by all means.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

If you want to keep your friends in the
etates posted on the prices of stock in Mon
Iana, the cost OF growing them, or the
modes of farming and what is necessary to
Insure success, subscribe for this paper and
nave 1t sent to them.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

The HUsBANDMAN gives more facts and
figures in regard to Montana farming and
stock growing than can be obtained from
all other sources combined.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

PLEASANT smile plays over the face o
the independent farmer as he looks will
pride on his promising fields.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

OUR farmers all over Montana are cult
'atlhS about the same number of acres they
uld last year, but they are doing it with
much less help. They employ more and
oeIler machinery, better teams and keep
'nem moving, and are thus enabled to cult
'ate more acres to the man.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

THOSE who sowed an early garden should
sow again now in order that the supply OF
nice tender vegetables may continue through
the season when once commenced.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
CHICKEN AND HAM PUDDING

The meat from yesterdays chicken,
minced fine; half as much cooked ham,
also minced; one-half pound macaronl,
broken into inch lengths; two beaten eggs :;
one tablespoonful of butter; one cup of
gravy; pepper and salt.
Add little hot water to the chicken
broth reserved yesterday strain, heat, and
cook the macaroni tender in it; drain the
latter; mix well with ham and chicken.
beaten eggs, butter and seasoning: pour
into creased pudding mold with a tight
top, and boil for two hours, dip the mold
into hot water for half minute; inyert
hot dish, and strike gently upon top and
sides to turn it out.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

IHE farmers OF such valleys as the Judith.
Sun River, Madison and Ruby, should ell
deavor to market their produce on the hooi
Instead of in the bushel, as they have done
IN years gone by.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

NEVER in the history OF Montana did the
farmer 60 to work more intelligently than
now.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

This country, at this season of the
year, never as a whole, looked better
or promised a larger yield, the plant
being unusually strong and hardy
with the acreage slightly increased.
The acreage of Spring wheat will,
it is predicted, be the largest ever
known. Dakota alone doubling that
of last year. On the Pacific Coast the
prospects are exceedingly fatterjng,
an abundant crop there being almost
assured, the rainfall this year having
been twenty inches against thirteen
inches last season. In the antlpodes
the yield is very large from a vastly
increased acreage; India. it is said,
will increase her export 80 per cent;
Russia will more than hold her own
this year. while in the United King
dom and Central Europe more than
average yield is anticipated. Howev-
er. all anticipations OF great crop
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

SALT around the roots of backberries is a
good cure for rust.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

MONTANA granaries will be pretty well
emptied by the time the present crop is
harvested
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

FARMERS find late sown oats, cut little
green make excellent winter feed for milk
cows.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

SOME OF OF our farmers cultivate as much
as l25 acres to the man.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

THERE is plenty OF snow in the mountains
\ to make all the water needed for irrigation
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

Cream Pnfs.-In half pint of boiling
water stir four ounces of butter and six
ounces of flour. When this mixture is cool,
add five eggs beaten well, and half a tea
spoonful of saleratus. Put into patty pans
and bake in very hot oven. When cold,
pull open the cakes and put the custard be-
tween. For the custard, take one pint of
boiling milk, one cuptul of sugar, three
beaten eggs, half cupful of flour or corn
starch. Stir these ingredients together and
flavor with vanilla or lemon, or both mixed,
and stir them into the boilingmilk
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
THE WHEAT OUTLOOK.

The recent heavy break in wheat natural
ly excltes inquiry as to the probable cause
and the prospects as to the Forthcoming
crop, in this country and elsewhere. That
the decline in the price of wheat is directly
attributable to the flattering conditions of
the growing crop in the great Winter-wbeat
belts of this country, and Indirectly to the
hne prospects in foreign wheat producing
countries, is undeniable. Winter wheat in
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15

OATS sown as late as June lst will make
good hay.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1884-05-15
Igrifnhnral.

o, THE sunny summer time !