The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-08-22
ROUND ABOUT THE FARM.
Uses of skim naturalization by
Windmill Power.


The skim milk from one COW is esti-
mated TO De worth $40 a year. SO far as
its actual proportion Of nutritious matter
is concerned IL is more valuable than
cream. because it contains the protein
and mineral matter. Its value on the
farm depends on the use TO which il is
applied. II should furnish sustenance
for two pigs in a year II used in con-
nection with clover and grain.
Irrigation by the use Of windmills is
receiving attention in all sections. There
are now eight journals devoted to irriga-
ton. As a remedy against drought the
storage OF water FOR use when II is most
needed will at some day be a portion of
the work Of successful agriciuturists.
Necessity is inducing invention in the
storage Of water, and already large mar
ket gardens are being partially supplied
by windmills, though the rains are de-
pended upon for the larger share Of mois-
ture during growth.
Droughts have prevailed both this year
and last. I'd to the period Of the excess
slve rains of last May the rainfall dur
ing the winter, which is then usually
most abundant in this section. was not
up 10 the average. Since the overpour
OF rain the season has been very dry, and
the beginning of August is about the time
for breaking the drought. which some
times extends through July. The drought
prevails in those sections this season
where there is the least timber. There
is room for investigation in the matter
Of the prolonged drought this season.
In New England cucumbers for pick
ling make an important crop. in one
section as much as 1000 acres having
been planted. The prices obtained is
about so cents per bushel. They are
picked when very small and put up in
jars.
1t is claimed that there are $4,000 miles
OF irrigating canals and their laterals. in
this country. the estimated cost Being
S27, 100000. This is about one-twelfth
those Of India.
Black knot on plum and cherry trees
prevails wherever those trees are grown
IL can be prevented if all fruit growers
will work together 10 eXtirpate Il. Ohio
has law against it. which should prove
beneficial. It Is as much a matter of
legislation as the destruction of thistles,
against which many Of the states have
passed laws, making it an offense to al
low them TO grow.
Owing to the neglect Of the apple crop
in the East, California has given apples
her attention, and begins shipment of
them this year for the first time.
For the squash vine bOrer there is no
certain remedy. but for the squash bug
use Scotch snuff three parts and insect
powder one part, well mixed, and dust
the mixture on and around the vines.
Wax beans may be planted even as
late as this month, and will give a sup
ply, If frost does not appear too early in
the fall.
Cut back the young raspberry canes
when they are three feet high and they
will have stronger branches than If cut
back when full grown.
Celery plants viii not stand drought.
II the plot is a small one, and will not
entail too much labor by so doing, use
the soapsuds from the family washing
along the rows. Soapsuds are beneficial
to both celery and asparagus.
Try sowing crimson clover this month
as an experiment. II will grow on light
or heavy SOIL Brush the seed in, and
use plenty Of il. The best fertilizer for
1t at this season is wood ashes or lime.
TO make boxes which will hold a level
tushel Stats or boards may be used. and
they will be found very convenient
Make each box 14A by 1915 inches, and
1914 inches deep.
The young suckers, or shoots, which
start up at the base of a young tree,
deprive the tree of its nourishment, and
they should be removed as soon as they
appear If this is done by observing
the trees daily they can be rubbed off
with the hand. great many young
trees are stunted by allowing shoots
from the roots TO grow to a height of
foot or more before they are cut
away.
A good start for young animal is
important. II should not be compelled
TO procure all of its food from the pas
ture. A ration Of good oats al night