Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1884-02-20
AFTERNOON.

AFTERNOON.
On account of the very bad travelling 1t
was thought best to dispense with the
evening session and to gain time for the
remaining time of the programme. the au-
dince came together at half-past one.
| Mr.. Edwin Andrews first spoke briefly
upon the subject of "Butter."
| Has been in the business for 80 years
and has had considerable experience in
that time. Is satisfied that more has been
realized in Vermont the past season, from
eggs and poultry, than from cheese or
wool. Thinks more can be realized from
the capital invested in this industry than
any other.
No other branch of farming is so much
neglected as this, yetsg glad to note improve
ment in this direction.
Some farmers will raise large number
of turkeys, and when we'll taken care OF
will be found profitable; but it is with
this industry as with all others, good man.
agement will always command success.
Referred TO the Importance OF prepar-
ing poultry in the best manner for mar
ket, as much depends upon this.
For winter laying feeds warm food
with corn, buckwheat, etc. Give varie'
ty Of food, and do not keep too fat, as the
production of eggs will in this case be
essened in consequence.
The subject of Potato Culture was
next taken up by E. r. Towle, after which
very short time was occupied in discus
sion. This crop is quite largely grown
here and generally with good success.
Quite a proportion of the farmers put
fertilizers in the hill.
Many are troubled with the scab. which
in some instances spoil the crop for mar
ketable purposes. This seems to make
its appearance upon all soils and under all
conditions. Of its causes, and prevents
tives, very little is known.
Harvesting, when the crop is fully IL
pened, was conceded 10 be the better way,
and sell when fair price can be obtained.
Dr.. l.. G. Butler next addressed the au-
dience on "Aborton in Cows"
1t appears that there is considerable
trouble resulting from this disease to the
diaries in this part of the state. The causes
that produce abortion may result from ac-
cdents of some kind, which are very nat
ural. Thinks there may be three causes
improper stable and ventilation, and the
presence of fifth or dead animals. Moth
ing OF this kind should be allowed on the
premises. Ifcows are fed largely on corn
meal, this may have a tendency to int1imI
ton and abortion. Perhaps cotton seed
meal may also be injurious. Does mol
think this kind of feed suitable for the pro
duction of milk or butter, from the com
position of the plant. Advise more care
in regard to ventilation as matter o
great importance as regards the health O.
I,ha Thoro ohnnld HI, a nrOnpI
temperature in stables, neither too cold
nor too warm.
Cleanliness was spoken of as matter
of necessity.
Two farmers present out Of four, feed
ing cotton seed, have had trouble from
abortion.
Mr.. Davis of Westminster has fed large
ly of cotton seed meal, about two quarts 8
day to each COW, and recommended it!
use in proper quantities. Has no trouble
from this disease.
Mr.. Jackson of Milton has fed cotlor
seed meal and with good results.
He stated that neighbor last fall hat
several cases, it was thought the result o
feeding corn fodder on which there wa
smut, or ergot.
Another farmer gave similar expert
ence, but is uncertain as to the cause
Has fed no cotton seed; is feeding bon'
meal, and he thinks with good effects.
Mr.. Chaplin of Essex has had IL cow
during fail and winter. Out of IL hefer
coming three-years-cld, one-half abor-
toned lie spoke of another farmer who
has had 20 cases.
Mr.. Davis does not think that corn fod-
der is the cause of the trouble. DR.. But
Ter was of contrary opinion, that th
smut or orgot on the corn was IL cause o
the difficulty.
Mr.. Davis believes in means of proven
ton rs better than remedies of cure HI
finds that four pounds of sulphur and ONT
pound of Saltpetre, mixed with one bushe
of salt to be good for the general health @
cows; each a dessert spoon full per day
DIR. Butler spoke favorably Of this mix
tu"e as excellent for the purpose named.
The last subject on the programme
"Mistakes of Farmers" was made tn
text for n more than usually interestin!
address by NJ. w. Davis. The audenc
listened with much attention and frequent
y arplauded the speaker.
In answer to a question: feeds quart
a day to cows in summer. composed O
corn, cotton seed meal and bran. Make
much account of good clover hay an
well cured corn fodder. Gave his expert
ence in soillng, for the benefit of th
farmers.
This Concluded the exercises, and lh
chairman, after few remarks Of appre
citation tor the presence and labors of tn
gentlemen of the board, declared tn
meeting adjourned.