Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1886-02-01

before Qry, hllIeu the germ anu 1t would /
not grow.
Mr. Aldrich plants corn with planter
and cultivates with the harrow, and be-
lieves that the way to do it. Recommends
the Billings horse corn planter, which
costs about SIS.
Mr.. Rowell was called upon, and said
he would not farm without silo and
corn planter. Uses Sandford corn and
southern dent corn for ensiIage; uses
part phosphate and part manure; likes
phosphate; cuts silaee an inch long;
feeds hay and silage-silage at night and
hay in the morning.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The principal subject of the afternoon
was "Our Forests and Sugar Naples" by
DIR. Cutting. He first spoke of the effect
of the removal of our forests in the di-
minished rainfalls, the more uneven tenn
Notwithstanding extremely warm
then intensely cold-as being alike det-
rimental to vegetation and to health. He
gave many instances illustrating this
version of the question. He deplored
the great destruction of the forests of
the country as the most short-sighted
policy, and urged their preservation as
OF the greatest Importance. He believes
that malarial diseases that are now MAX
ing their appearance, are due in large
measure to the destruction of the forests.
possible remedy, and one which is
worthy of trial, is encouraging the growth
of trees. There are many pieces Of land
of but little value for farming purposes,
that should be devoted to this purpose
as the most profitable investment at this
time. Fence off this waste place if nee
essary, keeping the stock out, and en-
courage the growth of trees. Spoke of
the Importance of preserving the sugar
orchards, extending them as much as pos
sible: and taking the best of care of them
as very important part of the farm.
Thought it would be we'll for farmers to
endeavor to find customers for their SUI
gar and thus retain them by making the
best article possible, putting it up in such
a style as is desired by them. He stated
that if the seeds Of the sugar maple are
planted, in fifteen years the trees grow
ing from them will be larger than if trees
are set out, and will be much more healthy
If the land cannot be plowed, gather up
the leaves, with the seed mixed in with
them, and strew upon the ground where
wanted, and this will answer the purpose
of planting. He has found that ashes or
potash are excellent fertilizers for the
maple, greatly increasing the amount and
sweetness Of sap produce. Thought that
large maple trees would not be injured to
any degree by putting in two spouts, pro-
yided the holes made in tapping are stop
ped with a plug that should be made of
maple wood. He spoke Of the products
that are now made from wood waste, as
saWdust and shavings that have been re-
duced to form by hydraulic pressure, pre-
| pairing it for use, which will very likely
ultimately become Of much Importance
| Vermont is the leading state for the man.
ufacture Of maple sugar, and not very
large quantity is made outside of New
England and New York. Although the
maple will flourish in Michigan and in
| Nova Scotia, yet they will produce but
very little sap, not sufficient to pay to fit
up for sugar-making purposes. There are
several kinds of naples that produce sap
| from which no roado ho
rock, black, white and striped or whis-
tie wood. Sugar orchards should be
clear from an underground of dark foliage
trees, as hemlock, spruce, ETC., as these
will injure the sweetness and yield OF
the sap. Usually it is better to tap as
near the ground as possible. Would adj
wise having covers for the buckets to keep
out all storm and dirt. These can be
made quite cheaply OF wood. The outer
grains Of the tree produce the most anC
best sap. That from the inner grains
will make dark and poor sugar. Would
tap from an inch to an inch and half il
depth. Would use spouts that obstruc
the wood as little as possible, so as tt
obtain greater flow of sap. From 1Ot
inquiries finds that the average cost O
making maple sugar, including interes
on land, to be not over six cents pound
In the evaporation Of sap thinks that tn
depth in pans is generally too great
, should not be over one inch. WoulC
gather the sap as soon as possible afte
it runs, and boil Immediately to syrup o
sugar, as desired. In this way there viii
be the least difficulty with the snitre" o
mdlic acid of any probable method. A
the close of the address the speaker ans
Wered such questions as were aske,
by those present and the meeting wa
adjourned.
TUESDAY EVENING.
A large audience assembled at the hou
of meeting and listened to very instruct
i've address on "The Results of Expert
ments," by DR.. Cutting. He first allude
to some strange superstitions INDUCED i
by the people of the early ages, tina
would seem very strange to us of to-day
The inventions and discoveries of tn
present time are about as marvellous
their reality as the tabled stories of olde
times.
e The farmer has been greatly beneftte
: by the invention of many labor-saving in
+ plements and machinery, which great
} facilitate and lessen the cost OF the pro
:, duction of the different farm crops. A
e experiment station may be able to
e some general work that will be of adval
S tage to the farmer, but to get the grea
y est value of experiments, 1t is very d.
y sirable that they be performed upon ever
: farm, as one particular method Of fertili;
|. alton might not be what is wanted on al
S other, and perhaps adj Dining one. b.
It comparatively few fertilizing element
II are needed in application upon our farm
d These are potash, phosphoric acid and n
d trogen. Some others are needed in sma
e amounts, but of which there is usual
1t enough in the soil. On most land sma
o quantity of salt will be beneficial, but
It large amount would be injurious. ce
IT tain amount of nitrogen is needed, b
e this is largely in stable manure al
T. clover. 1t can be purchased when nee
it ed in nitrate of soda. Potash is furnis
E. ed cheapest on farm in good wood as
e es. Phosphoric acid in ground bon