Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-05-04
FARM AND GARDEN.
Seed terminate Quicker by
Pulverizing the Soil.
AIDS IN MAINTAINING MOISTURE
Certain Amount of Heat and Moist.
ure Necessary for Good Ger
minatiOn of Seed.

There are several results to be gained
by thoroughly pulverizing the soil he.
fore planting the seed. Ii this is done
in nearly all cases the seed will GERM.
nate quicker and better, and plants will
make thriftier start in growth A Ger.
tain amount Of heat and moisture ia
necessary to induce good termination
OF the seed, and in a majority OF cases
this can be secured by placing it in con.
tact with the soil, and fine tilth will
help materially in this. Then when the
soil is in good tilth the fine, tender roots
of the plants will be better able to pen
citrate the soil to advantage. One OF the
principal advantages gained in pulver-
izing the soil is that the plant food is
brought into more available condition
for the use OF the plants, and this helps
materially in securing better growth.
In many cases, even in thin cropped
down soil, a much better growth and
yield can be secured if the soil is pre-
pared in fine tilth before growing the
seed, and kept so during growth by fire.
quent cultivation, than would otherwise
be possible. By bringing the soil to a
good tilth before planting, it is easier to
keep it in good tilth afterwards while
the plants will make vigorous start to
grow. Thoroughly fining the soil aids it
to retain moisture as well as to draw it
from the subsoil by capillary attraction.
While fair crops may be grown in rich
soil with Indifferent preparations, the
best growth and yield is only possible
by having the soil in fine tilth before
planting the seeds, and tllen keep it
thoroughly SO during growth by shallow
surface cultivation. This puts the avail
able plant food in condition to be
taken up by the growing plants, and
helps materially in supplying the neces-
sary moisture. The more thoroughly
the soil is prepared before planting, the
less work will be necessary to keep it in
good condition afterwards; hence, it is
good economy to take time to prepare
thoroughly before planting the seeds
and it will be less work to maintain
good growth.
\ FREQUENT MISTAKE IN FEEDING.
When an unusually long journey is to
be undertaken it is customary, with
many people, to give an extra quantity
of grain Immediately prior to starting,
and it may be to subjects inditferently
fed and irregularly exercised; or, in
other words, those in poor condition.
Even though precaution is taken in
driving slowly we often find, as veteri-
nary surgeons, that such is the history
of cases we are called upon to treat OF
horses suffering from that frequently
fatal affection. After journeys of unu-
sual length, or exertion of any kind, the
same danger is to be encountered from
the fatigue resulting, and consequent in
ability on the part of the digestive Or
gans to operate upon an ordinary feed
of grain, much less an inordinate one,
which is only too frequently provided
under such circumstances. A horse in
a tired state is more safely fed on hay
until rest has been allowed for from half
an hour to two hours; for all they will
be likely to consume of this more easily
digested fodder will not so readily over
tax the stomach. When much depres-
sion has resulted from fatigue, pail Of
thin Cruel will soon revive the animal,
on account of its being readily absorbed
and getting into the blood, and being
nutritious in character as well.
MISTAKES OF sTocKMEN.
Farmers, and especially stock raisers,
often fail because the proprietor at
tempts to do everything himself. He
works early and late, is ALWAYS worn out,
and consequently nothing is well done
On large stock farm two hired men
can be profitably used. 1t is imperative
that the stock be looked after at night,
especially during spring months when
young animals are being constantly
born. No one man can do all this work,
neither can a man work all day and
| NJ NF tl,a Al,
may require. Arrange the work so that
If the hired man stays up with sick
animal, narrowing sow, etc., he can the
next day get time to make up lost sleep,
otherwise he will be in no condition to
do his work thoroughly and skillfully.
vi all the men about farm, the pro-
: prietor or general manager needs the
, most rest. In planning the days work
, he needs a clear head. Hence it is
necessary to success to have some one to
! do night work. Usually seven or eight
hours is sufficient for mature man.
Boys under twenty-five require more.
It is only by giving strict attention to
the demands OF nature that the stock
mans powers can be used to the best
advantage.
VALUE OF INQUIRNa.
= Feeding is often done at random. The
food supply is used without reference to
, its adaptation to the needs of the ami
2 NAL. This exhibits lack of thought
; tul inquiry. Every young man, by ask
ing questions and by reading books and
papers, acquires a considerable fund OF
information which is capital in his busi-
ness OF general farming or raising live
} stock. 1t is by the proper use OF the
} long evenings at this time OF the year
that his foundation for future success is
laid. 1t is likewise true that the mid
dle.aged man, by the same course, main
tains his strength of purpose and is able
to hold his own with improved cond!-
tlons. In the past there are many ex-
amples OF men who have succeeded
grandly by their own thoughts and
: plans and the knowledge they have
picked up by diligent use of the means
at their disposal.
, NOTES.
, Do you get all the cream there is in
, milkY 1t is easy to lose pound or two
ot butter week from each COW by not
b setting the milk properly.
The Department of Agriculture in
South Australia is encouraging the
growth of raisin grapes, and has i'm
t ported 10000 cuttings for distribution
among farmers.
The cost OF building a creamery in
New South Wales is given at -. $50,
; which includes the land, buildings and
machinery with a complete outfit ready
to begin operations.