Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-10-02
Farm AND HOUSEHOLD.

The TREATMENT OF SOD IN THE FALL
In the ordinary rotation of the farm,
sod land is usually plowed for corn.
Opinions differ III regard TO the advant-
age, or otherwise, of the fall blowing of
sod. The truth of the matter Is, that
like all other farm work, this depends
very much upon circumstances. One
of these is the manner in which the
blowing is done. If the dry, bare sod is
plowed under roughly, and so left until
spring, when it is cross-plowed, and the
sod cut up in pieces, and turned this
way and that, and for the greater part
reversed, the work had certainly been
better left undone. This way of treat
ing sod, too common, we are sorry to
say, it Is q most mischievous one, and
leaves the land IN wretchcd plight for
corn planting. The better way is to
spread what manure is ready for the
then turn the whole under with an even
and regular lap furrow. If this is well
done il leaves the soil i'm the very best
condition for spring work. The furrow
slices lie with the manure between
them, while the manure is not buried
under the sod, but both standing, in
part, on the edge, allow the air 20 per-
meate through the crevices and cause
thorough decomposition. The crest Of
the ridges break down by the action of
frosts, and the land is gradually con-
solidated by settlement, through the
winter. When the harrow is passed over
the land in the spring, the fine manure.
and the soil, and the decayed sod are
thoroughly mixed on the surface, leav'
ing a mass of plant food below, as deep
as the land has been plowed. The roots
of the young corn plants find food
wherever they penetrate the soil, and
an abundance of it within reach to car
~ them to the end of the growing sea-
son. In the culture of every crop, very
much depends upon the preparation of
the soil, but this is most especially true
as regards corn, which occupies the
ground for only about three months.
How necessary then it is to provide
store of food for this crop, Of the right
kind, in the right place, and in sufficient
quantity to supply its urgent necessities.
One of the most effective ways of max
this requisite provision, is to make the
most of the sod by treating it at this sea-
son in the manner here described.
FIGHT THE CATERPILL ARs.-ThiS is the
time to fight caterpillars, as they are
now turning from the larval to the
chrysalis state. When the caterpillar
has reached maturity it descends from
the tree and seeks some sheltered place
to spin its cocoon. IL remains in the
chrysais state several days, when it de-
velops into moth. The moth deposits
the eggs for the next brood. A single
moth will produce number of eggs.
In killing single chrysalis one destroys
what may produce great number Of
larval. The cocoon may be found in
the corners of tree boxes, in lamp posts,
stoops, houses, fences-indeed, in any
place somewhat protected.
BREAD AND APPLE PUDDING.-Butter
an earthen or tin pudding dish and place
in it layer of thinly sliced apples, over
which sugar should be sprinkled (and
cinnamon if desired), then layer of
bread crumbs and few small Jumps of
butter; fill up your dish in this way.
The last layer should be bread crumbs
with small Jumps of butter. Bake in a
moderately hot oven. If tin dish is
used, put two or three nails under the
dish TO keep from burning on the bot
tom. Let it bake three-fourths of a
whole hour, according to the quality Of
cooking apples. To be eaten with cream
as sauce. This receipt has been tested,
and found superior to apple pic.
PoTATo PANCAKE-Twelye large pota-
toes, three heaping tablespoonfuls flour,
one teaspoonful baking powder, one
half teaspoonful salt, one or two eggs,
two teacupfuls boiling milk. The po-
tatoes are peeled, washed and grated
into cold water (Which keeps them
Whitley, then strain off water and pour
on boiling milk; stir in eggs, salt and
flour mixed with the baking powder !;
bake like any other pancakes, allowing
little more lard or butter.
PLAIN LEMON PIE.-To the grated
rind and juice of two lemons add two
cups of cold water, and place over the
fire. Blend two large tablespoons of
corn starch in very little water, and
add when boiling, stirring briskly for
few moments, until it becomes thick
ened. Pour into a good undercrust.
This amount makes two medum-sized
pies, and may be enriched by adding IA
little butter.
CABBAGE SoUP.-Put into saucepan
one pound of stale bread, three large
green onions sliced. small cabbage
cut into shreds, a carrot and a turnip, a
teaspoonful of celery seed tied in
muslin, and a bunch of sweet herbs
add to them two quarts of weak stock.
Let them boil two hours, then rub the
vegetables through a hair sieve, return
them to the soup, add one pint of new
milk, seasoning to taste; give one boil
and serve.
What tortue the sufferer from dys-
pepsia endures no tongue can tell. DIR.