The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1889-07-24


lowing. A spot twenty feet square, and which
IS stirred up after each rain, will be used by
stock with advantage.
Use thermometer when churning. To at.
tempt to churn without thermometer only In
creases the work, causes vexation and Injuries
the quality of the butter.
Butter should be covered when in the refrig-
orator, and should be in an apartment to itself,
and not placed near meat or vegetables, as it
aosorbs odors very readily.
A few dollars invested in paint will not only
add TO the attractiveness of the farm but will
save wear and tear. Nothing is so economical
as paint II ornaments and preserves the
buildings.
The registration fee of Jersey cattle has been
reduced TO $50 for both sexes Undoubted
proof of the pedigree is required, and no ami
mails are admitted to the register that are in
any degree of impure blood.
Chloride OF lime will disinfect the manure
heap ii the odor therefrom is disagreeable. The
heap is now liable to fre.fang. and should be
turned over occasionally, or it will lose in value.
When handling the manure dry dirt should be
added.
Unless the strawberry beds are kept clean
the persistent crab grass will take possession.
Crab grass grows rank, and its roots spread out
in every direction. 1t hourishes best on a
warm, sandy soil, but is partial to the rich
spots. Kill il out on a dry, warm day.
No farm hand should be retained as a driver
who is continually using the whip. During the
warm season horses should never be forced.
The horse that is permitted 10 work at slow,
steady gait will be more serviceable and be
ready for work every day
Keep the bull at work. Make him tread and
give power for the hay-cutter, feed-mill and
other implements. He will then keep in better
condition, be more serviceable and be less liza
BILE to become ferocious. 1t is waste of power
TO allow the bull TO be idle
A flock of hens, If not too many in the flock,
VIII pay well IN proportion to cost of food and
quarters as no labor is required in their care il
the hens are turned ont on a range. The poul-
try-house can be kept clean with the use of a
broom if the floor is sprinkled with dry dirt
after each cleaning.
There will be more state and county fairs this
season than in any previous year. Every
farmer should endeavor to make an exhibit.
Fairs promote the breeding of better stock, the
farmers are brought in contact with each other,
newer and more systematic methods of cultiya
ton are taught and improved implements are
inspected
The recent rains have thrown corn back. The
frequent use OF the cultivatOr is now the best
remedy TO allow the corn to make rapid growth.
Grass is the only crop that has been benefited
by the wet spell, though the hay crops have
been damaged. Weeds have had every oppor-
tunlty for growth, and q few days of warm
weather will cause them to seed.
Cheap fertilizers are sometimes more costly
than those which sell at a higher price. All
substances used in fertilizers have marketable
value, and it is impossible to place fertilizer
on the market to be sold at a figure that does
not cover the cost of the ingredients The
high-priced fertilizers are the best and cheapest
comparatively.
During the day all classes of stock may be
kept in cool, dark stable with advantage il
flies and other insects are numerous The rule
may interfere with turning the cows on pasture,
but If flies are annoying to stock the animals
will lose flesh even in the best of pastures 1t
is better to turn the animals on the pasture
very early in the morning and late in the after
noon, keeping them confined in the stables dur
ing the heat of the day.