The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-19
Agricultural Notes.

Give plenty of room 20 the plants, and they
will make better growth. When plants arc
crowded the excess is simply weeds. Any
plant that Is IN the way IS simply weed L"
the others, and when the plants are all OF one
variety they do more damage 10 each Othel
than when weeds of other varieties are pre-
sent, as plants OF one kind desire the same
kind of food. and when they have 20 struggle
for existence with each other the result N
that Done of them thrive. When the plants
are not crowded they can also be more easily
cultivated and the crop better harvested.
AS there are no two farms alike it isamistake
to attempt TO follow the practice OF some
neighbOr until you have compared the adVah-
tages and disadvantages of your farm Win
his. Soils vary when but short distance
apart, and the exposure CT lay OF the land;
is a factor in the matter Each farmer should
learn the requirements of his soil ana tegu-
late his mode of management accordingly.
Young animals that are growing Will require
food containing mineral matter and nitrogen
rather than that rich in carbOnaceous matter.
1t Is not necessary 20 have young STOCK lat; ~
in ordinary condition the anunm snould DO
kept growing. Matured STOCK wiz IAtosu
more easily than young animals. but tney 90
not gain in weight rs rapidly. The steer
under three years old makes the greatest
gain.
When pasture is scanty it is not best 70
allow cattle on IL, as the trampling Will munro
the grass. as well as the close cropping.
Take the stock OF, apply wood ashes ana su-
perphosphate and wait until the pasture re-
news itself If necessary, scratch II over WIN
q harrow and seed 1t. Pastures are eAhausteo
bv continued cropping. and should De gwen
an opportunity % recuperate. oil,
Don't forget the kerosene emulsion. bon
half pound of hard soap IN gallon OF water.
While hot add two gallons OF Kerosene churh
the mixture until II forms Jely-hke mass,
add twenty gallons Of water, and you nave q
safe. cheap and excellent insectlclde. 10 not
add the kerosene until the kettle OF BOILING
water has been removed from the IRE, il Of
der to avoid danger.
The cabbage butterfly will now begin work,
and it is one of the most annoying pests that
attacks crops. The female lays her eggs on
the under side of the plants. The eggs hatcn
in about a week. and the young caterplilars
cat small. round holes through the leaves
They sometimes destroy whole fields OF Gao
bages. Dalmatian insect powder busted on
the plants Is one OF the best remedies
No plant will thrive better than corn when
10 has plenty of manure. The corn plant Is IL
cross feeder. and sends its rootlets out IN
every direction. rejecting nothing that can
be converted into plant food. Give plenty or
manure, and cultivate the crop so as 70 Keep
the top soil loose for an inch or two, ana ths
plants will endure drought:
As soon as the young fruit is large enough
nick of about one-half if the trees are well
loaded. and you will secure better and larger
fluit and lust as many bushels. Trees that
oye-bear seldom pay. as the fruit Is inferior
in size and quality, and does not 0npg ths
highest prices. ,..
eggs IN little patches ON the under side Of the
leaves. The leaves should be examined ire
ouently and the eggs destroyed. II this ~
carefully done there will be 10 necessity Tar
resorting to remedies OF any kind.
Boards on the pig-pen floor soon become
smooth and slippery, causing the hogs 10 pa
injured. Earth il the best floor FOR a Pig-pep,
provided the pen Is kept clean and plenty OK
litter and absOrbents used.
Asa starter" in the hills OF corn mixture
of two parts plaster and one part poultry
manure. a handful 70 each hill Will be found
excellent as well as cheap.
XIII the millers of all kinds. Attract them
into traps with sweets, as every miller de.
stroyed is equivalent 10 the destruction OK
many young insects.
The pigs that are kept in pens should have
mess OF grass or clOydr at least once day n
they are expected % grow and keep IN !.
thrifty condition.