The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-08-15

to knowledge of the best kinds of pro-
duce they naturally prefer such and are
willing to pay more for it. There is no
product for the entire season greater than
eggs, vet with importations from Europe
to assist in supplying the markets the
prices are always high in pro-
portion to cost, and in winter
vary from 20 to 60 cents per dozen.
1t is we'll known that those who purchase
eggs will leave well-stocked market in
order to procure such as may be known
to be strictly fresh, and will not hesitate
in paving any price asked so with milk
and butter, which command ready sale,
but for which no fixed prices are possible
owing to difference in quality. Though
butter has competed with substitutes and
prices have at times been very low, yet
that of first grade quality has always been
sold at an advance price over the usual
market quotations. There is no danger Of
an overstocked market to the farmer,
dairyman or fruit-grower who is willing to
expend the labor necessary for the pro-
duction of something that is choice and
not easily procured. Itshould be the ain
to send articles to market that are little
better than those to be had, and in so
doing not only will the best prices be OBJ
tanned but the producer will build repu
tation for himself that will be to his adj
vantage the next season.
Worth the Farmers Attention.
If the blackberry canes have not been topped
no time should be lost in doing it. By topping
them the canes become stocky and throw out
laterals, thus becoming more serviceable next
season.
The cellar windows should be large, so as to
permit of ventilation. There should be two
windows if possible. The cellars for the stor-
age of root crops should be cool and dry,
avoiding dampnesS.
The turnip crop is one of the most important
now. Too much work cannot be given them,
as the crop is one that rapidly natures and
does not entail more work than many crops
that are not so valuable.
Working the cabbage should still be done, as
the cabbage makes considerable growth after
the leaves fold and begin to head. The crop
delights in frequent cultivation and does not
object to manure at all stages of growth.
When the ewes become old their places
should be supplied by younger ones. Pen
them in the fall and get them fat by giving
them all the hay and grain they will eat with
plenty of turnips, and they will be in excellent
condition for market in short time.
This is the season for Matching out bantams,
as late Matching assists in dwarting them. The
most valuable bantams are those that are very
small. They are profitable, as they lay large
little space, and give as good results in cOmpar-
isOn with cost as the larger kinds.
Blackberries should be thoroughly worked
as soon as the crop is gathered. 1t is mistake
to defer such work until the spring. as the
young canes will not grow as well when grass
is IN the rows. An application of wood ashes
will also be found beneficial TO them now, and
another application in the spring should also
be given.
The potato field should not be allowed to
grow up in grass after the crop is off To allow
weeds and grass TO take possession is simply
allowing the field to be seeded with such pests
for next season, thereby doubling the amount
of work during the busy period. Sow the po-
tato field to some kind of crop, rye being ex-
cellent for that purpose.
No implement needs better care than those
that are costly or difficult to construct. Some
of them are used but short time during the
year. such as harvesters They should be well
cleaned, and every part subject to rust given a
brushing over with kerosene. If convenient,
expensive machinery should be covered, as
during the winter there is always an aecumula-
ton of dust that does more or less damage to
implements.
a lack of pasturage must be supplied in the
form of some other kind of food. If the num-
Der of cattle be few and the pasture field large,
with abundant growth, but little grain will be
required for growing stock, though milch cows
should be fed all they will eat Where the
cattle are compelled to forage over the pasture
a mess of grain will be required at night in
order to keep them in proper condition and in
crease their growth.
The practice of giving final cultivation to
corn and then allowing the crop to remain
until matured, whether the field be covered
with grass or not, has injured many promising
crops \ field of corn should be cultivated as
often as may be necessary without regard to its
stage of growth. IL should be kept clean and
the soil always in a loose condition, and the
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ter enabled TO endure drought.