Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-03-21

trees unworked, we cut some twlgS
fresh from the other orchard, and |
put them in the same day. Not one of |
them failed to grow and bear fruit. But |
many of the old prepared gratis did fail,
because spoiled in trying to preser.e them.
This was the beginning of the transforma !
ton of so many almond orchards into
French prunes. The experiment was
grand success. 1t was widely published
and acted upon. Since that time the
harum-scarum plan has worked so well
that | make point of getting fresh scions
apple, plum, pear, grape and so on-of
neighbors and nurserymen, whenever they
happen to have something new and work
them as soon as | get home; provided,
always, that it is during the spring months.
This may not be new to professional horti-
culturists, but it is convenient for every
farmers boy to know the fact. Whether
the favoring climate of California has any
thing to do with the success of grating we
do not know, but presume there is some
thing in it California Patron.
CARE OF THE FARM HORSES.
Now that the heavy spring work of seed
ing the fields has commenced or about to
care and handling of the farm teams. The
first consideration, supposlng that plenty
of good food, bedding and stabling have
been provided, is the proper fitting of the
harness. The collar should neither be too
large nor too small, and the names so
adjusted that they will not be too tight
nor too loose at the bottom or at the top.
If to be worked to the pillow or harrow the
tugs should be let out a few holes, and the
back pads let out so that when the tugs are
tightly drawn they will just gently press
upon the back, so that the tugs will as
sumo a straight line with the line of
draught. In no case should the back pad
sustain any considerable part of the weight
of the load in its draught. Many horses
are injured and often spoiled by oversight
in the proper adjustment Of the harness,
when used in heavy work. In fact, it is
often the cause in young horse
acquiring the balky habit. Truly, a
thoughtful man who knows what
the scourge of misftting boots or
shoes is behind the pillow should have
some consideration for the faithful animal
in misfitted harness in front of the pillow
where the heaviest work is done. The
feeding and care in the stable of work.
horses should receive the closest attention.
They should be fed early enough in the
morning to allow them ample time to APP
propriate sufficient quantity of food be-
fore being taken to the field They should
be groomed thoroughly but not harshly,
and the collars well scraped and cleaned
before being put on. When brought in
very warm, they should not be allowed to
drink quite all the water they seem to
want, but given more after the meal. The
last thing at night they should be rubbed
clean and all mud and sweat brushed off.
This will conduce to their rest and make
grooming in the morning much lighter.
With proper care there is no cause for sore
shoulders, sore backs or sore heels in horses
on the farm If there is hired man F"
on the farm who will not properly take
care of his team, he should be discharged,
and new one found.
WIRE FENCES.
The objection to wire fences, which on
their first appearance was quite strong, has
nearly or quite passed away. This objec-
ton rested altogether upon the injury
horses and cattle were likely to suffer by
dents have proved SO rare of late and the
reports of them have been shown to be
greatly exaggerated, we hear no more Of
them. No doubt that now and then a
horse or a COW may be more or less hurt by
being forced against the barbs, but as these
barbs are very short it is impossible to see
how any serious injury can be sustained
from them. Animals are hurt by stone
wall, or an ordinary post and rail fence, or
by attempting TO jump over, or passing
through where there is a broken rail or
may be badly injured by falling into hole
or a ditch, and if they were all reported it
would probably be shown that there would
be as many as caused by the wire fence.
As mere matter Of protecting the premi-
ses against incessant and damaging tres
passing, the value of the barbed fence will
prove to be inestimable.-[ Walla Walla
Union.
NARROWING WHEAT.
The subject of narrowing wheat after it
is up has been quite extensively discussed
among our farmers as they congregate at
the Farmers Union Office, in this place,
and all who have tried it, with one ac-
cord, recommend the practice. This prac-
tice is especially recommended when, as
now, the soil is crusted, cutting off the
moisture from below and pinching the
young grain. 1t is positively asserted
and which agrees with our own expert
ence, that no injury can result to the
grain by the operation, while it revivifies
the growth, brings the moisture to the
surface and shows the good results in a
surprisingly short time. We would not
harrow the ground when wet, as then it is
not needed and it might be injurious; but
when dry and suffering it is wholly bene-
fetal Many of our foremost farmers are
! going all over their grain with the har-
row. Those who are in doubt should try
it on small scale and prove the theory
for themselves Suffer Farmer.
BAD FLAVOR IN MILK.
Complaint is often made at the disagree
able taste of milk, especially in the autumn,
when succulent or green feed is given to
the COWS. The foods which have the most
marked effect ON the flavor of milk are tur-
nips and cabbages, many farmers feeding
turnips throughout the year. Investigators
of the subject recommend the Use of boiling
water to eradicate the unpleasant taste.
| While the adulteration laws may not
allow its use by dealers, the consumer has
the privilege of watering his own milk.
To every gallon of new milk a pint of boil
ing water is recommended, and ii is said it
will almost invariably remove any flavor
caused by any particular food on which the
cows have fed Exchange.
STRAY NOTES.
The Biggs Independent says: Moses
Wick, one Of the best known stock-raisers
in the northern part of the State, has
among his cattle splendid Durham COW
named Pet Twice this COW has given
birth to twin calves, but on Monday she
added an extra number to the score and
/ produced triplets. The calves are beau.
/ tifnl reddish brown color, and, though
rather small, are fine formed and as lively
and graceful as any calf need be-"
\ parasite known as Heteredora schach-
til has Just made its appearance in France
! Greatly iniurinc the beet root To this