The record-union., 1894-08-03

A greater production of milk in winter
would be secured ifa supply Of succuleni
food could be stored away for use during
that season of the year. The farmer has
several crops at his command, such as
beeis, carrots, parsnips and turnlps. Ii
may not be necessary to grow them all,
but there is something gained, however
in having a variety. When cows can be
given ration composed not only OF hay
and grain, but other dry foods as well,
with a mess of roots once a day for q
change, the diet Will be such as to pro-
mote greater consumption Of food and q
corresponding increase of milk. Cows
differ in their preferences OF food, and
this fact alone should be an indication
that each individual must be treated ac-
cording to her peculiarities. Although q
herd may exceed the average in produc-
ton. yet some individual may not be par
tial to the food allowed and fail to fulfill
expectations. 1t is III such cases that the
farmer who is we'll supplied with va
riety of food will be enabled to provide
for each animal according to It's desires,
and thus increase the product.
Experiments have been made with all
kinds of root crops, beets and carrots
having the preference. Turnips are used,
but objection is made that they affect the
flavor OF milk, though they are excellent
for steers, calves, pigs and sheep. The
feeding OF beels 10 COWS has demon
strated that they increase the consump-
ton of other foods, promote greater
flow of milk, and add TO the butter tat,
but the cost was not as low as when en-
silage was used, the latter standing first
in value considering its cost. though
beets can be grown profitably as a winter
food ALSO When beets are feed, espe-
cially in connection with the regular
rations OF hay. grain, etc., the results
have been much moro satisfactory than
when any single food was given. Beets
and grain will show better results than
either beets or grain alone. AS these
facts have been demonstrated by tests,
the importance of a variety should not be
overlooked.
Animals that are intended to give a
profit by increased weight of the body
instead of producing something, such as
steers, wethers and store hogs, are car
ried over into winter with the view of
fattening them as rapidly as possible
after the crops have been harvested.
Steers and sheep are made to consume
food that is not considered the best for
COWS (producers), and the most rigid
gain in weight has resulted when grain
and roots have been used for that pur-
pose. A large crop of turnlps should be
an object The small potatoes also are
valuable for stock, and no farmer should
fail to grow a crop of carrots Tor his
horses. When carrots are grown and
fed to COWS the milk is of a deeper color,
and they are luxury to all animals.
In fattening animals for market the food
should be such as to cause them to gain
rapidly, and the the value OF roots is IN
creased by their dietary effect in induc-
ing greater consumption Of other foods
as we'll as lessenlng the cost.
CLIMBING SHRUBS.
We have three queries in regard to the
best climbing shrubs for covering walls
and shading windows. For climbing un-
aided on brick or stone walls the Virginia
Creeper has no rival. 1t is absolutely
hardy, and it is fully as beautiful as the
English ivy, which is much used in
miller climates. 1t will form a beautiful
hood over windows, ii an iron or woven
wire arch is fastened in place to support
it. OF all known climbers its autumn
coiors of foliage are the most gorgeous.
The Russian Bitter Sweet (CetdSt3iS pune
lata) is still more beautiful, but it VIII not
cling to walls without ald. 1t is very
rapid grower and far more beautiful in
will soon climb over porch, or the
house, on woven wire trellis. In August
il is laden with scarlet wax work. pods,
which are conspicuous quarter OF a mile
distant. The Russian HOneysuckle Ii Lou
iceYd media comes next III desirability.
It's large, dark green, thick leaves, never
affected by heat or drouth, are attractive
and cooling; its flowers are handsome, as
are also Its bright scarlet berries in au-
tumn.
Our native honeysuckle (LoRicerG sem
pc9UareuS) come next in value. 1t is not
as attractive in foliage as the latter, but its
flowers are handsomer and more persist
ent through the season. 1t is also slower
in growth than any of the preceding, and
is more liable to injury by long-contin-
ued drought. The best and cheapest trel-
lis Tor supporting the three last named,
and also Virginia creeper on wooden
buildings, is woven wire fencing three or
four feet in width. In angles OF porch or
building it is best TO fasten it by staples
across the corner. This gives air between
the wire and the walls, ana also adds to
the beauty and expression OF the climb
ers. 1t is interesting to observe what we
might call the instinct of the elm bing
shoots. Without aid they will thread
their way upward through every mesh OF
the wire. Hence they cannot be taken
down. so we must select absolutely hardy
species. Iowa State Register.
FARM NOTES.
Color may be but skin deep. but it
pays TO note the color in the apples
raised for the market.
Have you cut out ali the cases Of black
knot in the plum trees and cherry trees?
This is trouble that means extermina-
ton if neglected.
The growth of limb, trunk. vine OF