The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-05-09

many foods that would be useless for
any other purpose. especially during the
summer. when weeds and other waste
foods are readily eaten by them.
Celery is a plant that requires moist
ure regularly. Soapsuds not only answer
well for that purpose but also seem TO
be a special fertilizer for the plants.
Some of the largest stocks and punches
have been grown by the liberal use of
soapsuds.
Vegetable foods contain the bone-pro-
ducing elements Of food as well as pro-
vide warmth of body. The horse, which
performs the greater portion or the
heavy work on the farm, subsists en-
tirely on vegetable foods. and gives proof
of the value of such diets for service.
There is nothing on the farm that is
heater. prettier or more attractive than
an orchard that contains trees which
have been well whitewashed on the
trunks. The contrast Of the white
trunks with the foliage of the trees and
the surrounding vegetation is always
pleasing.
The mechanical arrangement Of the
soil determines its fertility The fineness
of the soil is important. The greater the
number Of soil grains in a given space
the greater the amount of air space, be-
cause the small grains, being light, ar
range themselves more loosely rhan the
heavier or larger ones.
1t has been demonstrated that aspara-
gus can be obtained of the highest quail
ity, and the stocks made to attain large
size. without the use Of stable manure
if fertilizers are applied literally. Ex-
periments show that salt is not neces-
sary on asparagus beds. except to assist
in destroying weeds and grass.
II the grass around the house and on
the lawn is backward and the color
is not a deep green, use fifty pounds Of
be in a fine condition. 1t is best to
apply it on the approach of a rain, If
possible. so as to be sure that it will
be dissolved and carried down into
the soil as soon as the application is
made.
The lawn is often rendered unsightly
by containing too many trees or shrubs.
clear lawn, with a good strand of
grass, with but a few shrubs or trees,
will give an open view and also permit
of an easier use of the lawn mower. If
the lawn is not kept in clean cOndi-
ton with the mower and rake ii
will present a disagreeable appearance,
hence frequent moving should be the
rule.
England has bred large sheep for over
century. In 1894 Leicester sheep was
recorded as the largest ever produced.
Its live weight was sol pounds. and its
carcass 2321s pounds. At the Philadel-
hibited which weighed 425 pounds alive.
At the present day there are whole
flocks in which the individuals Will all
weigh 800 pounds alive. We now have
sheep equal 10 the best to be had in
England.
The average field of wheat per acre
in the United States does not exceed
twelve bushels. Instances have been
known where fields highly cultivated
have yielded fifty bushels per acre. 1t
the average 10 twenty-fOur bushels per
acre. which would decrease the expenses
proportionately while largely increasing
the profits If this country is 10 compete
with the Argentine Republic and India
the farmers can do so successfully by Sc
curing larger fields, the present average
being very low.
a young colt is easily injured, and as
colts seem to get into the way of risks
more than other young stock the pasture
should not contain deep bitches or barb
wire fences where colts have free range.
There are faults in feeding that are
not always noticed. The farmer who
overfeeds his animals by allowing food
to remain always within their reach
promotes laziness and indigestion.
Plenty Of food should be allowed, but
only at regular hours and in quantity
sufficient to satisfy each without a por-
ton remaining over.