The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-10-27
AGRICULTURAL NOTES.
Matters OF Interest 10 tho lutcli,gencer's
Farmer RpnderS.

AGRICULTURAL NOTES.
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Matters OF Interest 10 tho Iutcli,sencer's
Farmer Reuders.
Experiments prove that after the
ground becomes frozen, strawberry beds
may be burned over with advantage
Tho method Is 10 law straw on the rows
or leaves or dried grass may answer,
and burn every inch OF the rows 1t
assists in destroying the seeds OF weeds,
does not harm the strawberry plants
and the bed is all the better Tor the
burning over In the spring. 1t is GER
tainly M advantage TO clean the rows
in this manner, and those who have
tested the method claim TINT the old
strawberry beds will last much longer
by being so treated, producing nearly
rs well as young plants.
Tho growth OF pure bred stock Is go
rapid that farmers who have not in.
formed themselves in regard 10 the nd.
van'agcs OF pure breeds may suppose
the claims made in behalf OF the pure
breeds to DO unsupported. In Califor-
MIA u llols;cin calf, six month"; old,
weighed Al pounds, having gained at
the rate OF two pounds per day from
birth, the gain during the last three
months being two and one.quGrter
pounds per day.
Upon the treatment Of the seed dur
ing the winter largely depends the crop
for next year. More failures occurirom
seed not terminating than IRON any
o.hor cause. This wonld be but small
matter, so far rs the cost OF the seed is
concerned, but when seed fails to germl-
nate, and the ground is rcsceded, there
is u loss Of time in the season Of growth.
All seeds should be kept dry, and it will
pay to test them boiore using.
Early lambs always pay. II the
lambs OF our common sheep will give MS
good results MS may he noticed every
season when the prices are high for
carly lambs, it should encourage farm
ers to use the large breeds OF mutton
sheep for producing early lambs. An
Oxford lamb born in March will weigh
sixty pounds by May, and may bring us
much rs $40.
Every weed pulled out Of tho straw
berry beds will save much labor In the
spring. 1t is well known that the
strawberry beds can be made to lasta
year or two longer than the average ii
they can be kept clear OF weeds in the
rows. This is only to be accomplished
by hand wedding, and the work should
begin from the time the young plants
are set out. Never allow a single weed
to grow.
Selling stock permits Of growing the
food and bringing it to the stock instead
Of allowing the stock to take up large
fields. BY the use OF cnsilagc more stock
can be kept than by giving No the fields
to grass for pasturagc. :rhrcc-iourths
OF the lnnd will be saved and more man
ure made by soilins.
A novel method OF preventing horse
from switching the lines with his tail
has been suggested. 1t is to cross one
line over the other twice, and the horse
will then seldom get the lines under his
tail, and tho lines will not be changed
in position for driving the horse.
Experience on the farm is the best
teacher, but tho valuable hints publish
cd are not all theory, but the practical
experience OF others, which is made
known. The best farmers are those who
read and test the theories and expert
!nents OF others.
The English farmer grows turnlps ior
sheep and feeds them on the ground,
the sheep eating the turnips without
the necessity OF the farmer harvesting
the crop by hand. No labor is required
in feeding the turnips, and tho Sheep
improve the soil.
The best results with manure are OBJ
tanned when the manure is fine and
evenly spread. Tho cost OF all manures
depends on the labor bcstowcd,upon it,
and the finer the manure the less labor
will be necessary to haul and sprcadit.
Sheep are only hardy when they are
not exposed to storms and dampness
Cold, dry weather will do the flock no
harm, but they require shelter and dry
floors, especially during northeast
storms.
II has been suggested that instead OF
storing potatoes in bins they be stored
in boxes Ola size that may permit OF
easy handling. They will keep Just MS
well, and can be more conveniently
stored
A dozen hens well cared for will lay
more eggs than large flock that is COM
PEELED to crowd and struggle for shelter
and food. Hens need extra attention
during the winter to induce them to lay.
Do not sell anything or the farm ii it
can be converted into something better
1t Is much cheaper TO ship butter than
to ship hay or clover. Endcavor to feed
all materials that are bulky.
The ground TINT will warm first in the
spring and be the earliest in condition
for the plow will be that which has
been well drained.
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