National Republican., 1885-01-12
CHIPS OF AGRICULTURE.

The vineyard should alwaysb be trimmed |
and stakod in the winter, as there is no |
danger IL n vine is cut or broken of IL
bleeding TO death.
Never lot sharp draught Of wind blow
on housed stock. In windy weather
close all openings except such as arc
needed for ventilation.
The average prico of British grain de-
livered in towns of England aud Wales,
for tho week ending November 20, was the
lowest yot recorded, namely OH cents per
bushel.
One farmer in CAlusa county, CAL, in
tends putting in 10000 acres of wheat
this season on summer fallow. He runs
eighty harrows, each of which is drawn
by an cight.mulo team.
1t is estimated that by mating 3-year-
old cock with pullets, a clear majority of
the chicks will bo females, aud when n
young cockerel Is mated with 3-year-old
hens tho males will predominate.
Farmers should let the head help the
hands In every possible way. Read and
reflect. Winter may bo made harvest
timo IL tho mind is only as industriously
cultivated as tho farm is In summer.
1t is recorded that precoeious brown
egg the day she was three months and
eight days from the she'll This is be-
lioved to be the bost pullet time on record.
The Prairie Farmer mentions that q
Hostein and short-horn cross Is said to
produce an excellent dairy COW, and one
good for many pounds Of good beof when
ready to turn of. This cross is being
tested In somo Of the dairy counties Of
Iowa.
tits generally best for those living near
to market to dispose Of thoir potatoes,
apples, &C., in January, as there is often
scarcity at that time, and botter prices
can be obtained. If thoy arc we'll covered
with straw and blankets thoy can be
hauled some distance without danger Of
freezing.
Driving fast against strong current Of
wind Ia not only hard on the horses but
is apt to iniure their breathing powers
permanently. Many q horse that is thick
windod has received tho starting point
of his injuries in this way. A thoughtful
or a merciful driver will observe this and
govern himself accordingly.
Undoubtedly, where cows arc kept to
mako tho most OF their milk and butter
yield IL Is best to have them come fresh
in the fall. II tho cows are properly man
aged they will give almost as much milk
as in summer, and ut season when the
highest prices can be obtained. This avoids
the vocation Of trying to mako and sell
butter in tho heated season of the year
when tho markets are overstocked, and II
can scarcely be given away.
! There is great deal Of truth In the
, proposition that the hog 10 the poor farm
t er's best friend. A writer in the Chicago
Times thinks in tho great majority o.
7 cases hogs are the most profitable animal
for farmers Of small means TO raise. They
l can got returns from them quicker thar
1 from horses, cattle, and sheep, and this 4
most important consideration. Pig
: dropped early In tho spring can be mad,
l. to weigh 200 pounds each by midwinter
o when pork is in the greatest demand.
Says tho american Citltiudtor: Where al
underdrain goes through or under stont
wall II Is a common practice to build vi
stone from the bottom Of tho drains, w,
have found that these places arc pecu
liarly liable to be broken through. Tn,
y loose stones offer no obstruction to th
o frost, which turns them over, thus pre-
v venting the passage Of water. A foot o
/ more of earth between the drain and th
= wall will obviate this difficulty.