The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1893-09-28

4. seed, unless they have first been scalded.
The. water should be at 1875 degrees
when the wheat or oats are put in. Al
low the grain TO remain III the water for
five minUtes and keep the temperature
| above 1870 degrees Keep the seed NOV
ing ali the time it is in the barrel by
means of the pole to insure thorough
treatment of all the seed.
Aim to keep the temperature as nearly
1874 degrees as possible. When the seed
is first put in the temperature of the
water will fall rapidly but by adding
hot water it can be raised quickly to 1874
degrees.
SOIL ANALYSIS.
What will soil analysis cost?
A soil analysis will cost you about $50,
and even this analysis would not be COM
plete so as to be positive guide as to
fertilization. We believe in soil analysis
as the basis of general deductions that
IS that the character of the soil in a par
tlcular section may be the better Judged.
But do not think thai such analyses are
practicable for the individual farmer.
In view of the fact that much of our soil
is very variable, and in the same field
great difference is found, experiments
enable the farmer to form a much better
judgment as to what the soils need. This
can be done with no extra cost and with
but little trouble. If the farmer is ac-
customed to using the ordinary CONNER
cal fertilizer, by putting few sacks of
FERTILIZER material on different plots in
the field, he can vary the percentages so
as to ascertain in what the soil is def
Gent. BY exercising good Judgment as
70 the previous crops and their yield, he
viii, In the beginning, be able to form
some opinion 80 to the demands of the
soil, and in lying his manure fertili-
yer accordingly. We strongly advocate
experimental work on every farm rather
than complete reliance on the work of
others or the chemist.
ROADS.
l. Would it not be well to have dis
cuss1on as to the best method of obtain
ing good roads in the columns of the re-
ports?
2. Does not the raising of cattle and
STOCK affect the farmer as much as any
crop! 1t so, why not have an inquiry
column as to cumberland condition?
A. R. l., Gainesville.
/. We believe the road question to be
OF the greatest Importance to the farmer
and to the prosperity of the entire coun-
try, and we would be glad to hear from
you and others on that subject.
2. Questions relative to stock, hogs and
work animals appear from time to time
in the circular sent out by the depart
ntent, and we would appreciate full an
swers. Would also be glad to answer
questions relative to stock in the columns.
ABOUT TOBACCO.
l. At what height should tobacco be
topped?
2. Is there any way to hasten its ma
turity? If so how?
B. Should the sun ever be allowed to
shine on tobacco after it is cut?
G. w. S., Stueville.
1. Topping does not depend on the height
of the tobacco as this will vary greatly
with variety and soil, but should be done
when there is enough button" to get
hold Of
2. Pruning, topping and suckering should
not be done during a rain or when the
plant is covered with dew, for rust inva-
riably results.
! 3. A hot sunlight in the middle of the
day will burn the leaves, therefore the
plant should not be left in the field be-
tween 1880 a. IN. and 2:30 p. M, for be-
fore or after those hours the sun is very
,, not.