Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-07-16
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.

SUMMER CARE oFWoRK HoRsEs.-The
grooming--as it is called-of horses, is
quite as Important as the feeding, aud
i'm summer time when the teams are
worked hard, it is indispensable to their
welfare. When horse is working, the
excretion from the skin is rrofuse, and
pours from it in the form of Precipitation.
When this dries on the skin it leaves
quantity of impure matter adhering to
it, which is apt to close the pores and
prevent the escape of the perspiration.
This produces disorder, in the form of
congestion Of the myriads of capillary
vessels which form close network
near the surface of the body, and the
excretion and secretions being stopped,
the skin becomes harsh, dry. contracted
ard diseased. The impure matter
being unable TO escape-gathers in
places and forms pimples, blotches or
tumors and if it is not removed, there is
danger of poisoning the blood, and with
the appearance of farcy and CHAMBERS,
finally death. All this may be prevent
ed by careful attention to the skin, by
occasional washing, regular currying
and brushing, and proper care to avoid
CALLING by the rubbing of ill-fitting har-
ness. As prevention is the best cure, it
is well that owners of horses should eX-
ercise all possible precautions to avoid
the frequent disorders which result from
neglect in The direction pointed ont,
and thus save much annoyance and loss.
4 NEGLECTED CRoP-BUCKwHEAT.-
.Buckwheat is one of the most valuable
grains, both for human food and for
feeding animals. 1t is only slightly
inferior to rye i'm nutritious matter,
having much the same character as
food, and containing very nearly as
much nutriment as oats. 1t has an un-
deserved reputation as productive of
skin diseases in animals, the straw espe-
cially being considered injurious to pigs
never noticed anything of this kind i'll
many years use of it, but on the contrary
have found this grain Il most useful one,
and one of The easieS. and cheapest to
grow. 1t is sown at Il convenient time,
will produce a large yield if it has good
ground, and it is easily thraShed. When
mixed with corn and rye in equal parts
il is one of the best feed for horses, cows
and pigs, and for the popular cakes for
the table in winter it is unsurpassed by
any other grain. For these reasons
every farmer should grow an acre or
two, and provide Il good piece of land
for it. We have grown seventy bushels
To the acre on good ground and in Il
favorable season, but in the usual care
less way in which this crop is treated,
twenty-five bushels is rarely exceeded.
The land should be well ploughed late
in June; in the south, August is early
enough; and peck of seed TO the acre
is sufficient. This is sown on the plowed
ground, and one good narrowing to
cover the seed is sufficient. The crop
natures in about ten weeks, and should
be harvested as soon as all the grain is
set; although some may be green at
time of cutting, it will ripen in the
shock american Ag,icultnriSt.
ABOUT RECURRING FERTILIZATION.
If one were to give any animal
mouths provision all at once and eX-
pect the food to DE used with economy
and benefit he would be sadly disap-
pointed. 1t is much the same with
plants as with animals in regard to the
use of plant food, especially of the eX-
tremely soluble and active kind known
as artificial fertilizers. These being so
soluble are quickly carried down into
the soil, and we have the testimony Of
the best authority existing that the
waste and loss of these fertilizers may
be seen by examining the water flowing
from the drains very soon after they
have been applied to the soil. The nj
trares especially, appear very quickly
in the drainage water, proving that they
are carried beyond the reach of the
roots in short time. This of course
is a serious waste and Joss Of money to
the. farmer. To avoil this, the system
of recurring fertilizng may be adopted.
This consists in dividing the quantity
OF fertilizer into three or four portions,
and applying them at various stages of
growth of the crop, from the planting
up to the time the crop is laid by. For.
corn, the last application is made when
the silk begins to fade and the grass be-
gins TO form, thus furnishing food
when the crop needs it most.-Ame,icaR
AgricultriSi.
SAGo PUDDING.-Three teacups milk,
three tablespoonful sago, two eggs,
four tablespoonfuls sugar, pinch of
salt; soak the sage in the milk two
hours before adding the other ingredi-
ents, beat the eggs well, mix and flavor
with vanilla or rose. If the sage set
ties TO the bottom of the can while bak-
ing, stir it, and if it seems too stiff or
too solid, add more milk and sugar.
Stir often enough to have it thoroughly
mixed; it should be soft and jellylike.
Serve with cream and sugar.
BIRDS NEST PUpDING.-Peel and core
eight tart apples; in each stuff sugar