The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1894-03-17
Early Spring on the Farm.


should be 60 degrees. Any dark place
will answer, as light is not desired. A
cellar is an excellent place. Use fresh
horse manure, free from litter, allow it
to ferment some, in order TO give off a
portion of its first heat, then arrange it
into beds or mounds, as preferred, and
plant the spawn, which comes in the
shape OF bricks, and is obtainable from
any scotsman. Break up the spawn and
plant the pieces the same as potatoes,
t"o inches deep, and foot apart. Then
cover with two inches of soil, press the
soil down With the back of the spade,
ard water lightly. If the beat is low,
cover the bed with hay. Use Their
mometer.
a small flock Of sheep will pay better,
proportionately than large numbers, as
they will secure much food that would
be insufficient for large hock. Weeds
and undesirable plants may supply a
small flock with all that is required in
summer, but if the flock is large food
must be provided.
High prices for gilt edge" butter are
secured by seeking the customers and
convincing them that The butter is
superior to that which is offered in the
markets. 1t may require several months
of time to secure a large custom at extr,
high prices, but once established the
butter will always be in demand. The
same may be said of egCc-the strictly
FRESH kinds being IN demand at all times
at prir~" I'VE those obtained in the
markets.
1t is not judioious to discard a brood
SOW that has been successful with her
pigs for ore that is younger. A good
mother is an important qualification, as
many sows de stroy some of the pigs by
crushing them, of from carlessuess in
some manner.
1t has been suggested that the country
roads could be improved with iron rails
similar to those on street railways. 1t
would nos make the travel easier for the
horses, but would lessen the draught.
Il is better however, to make the entire
road good, and use rails if desired to
avoid cutting up The roads with wheels.
The application of wash to peach
trees composed of lime, soft soap and
c,rboic acid is claimed by prominent
peach grower to be sue preventive
of the attacks of the peach borer. The
carbolic acid is the principal subject
that is Beneficial, its odor repelling the
insect.
Ii mich COW is desired, her beef
producing qualities nust not be consid-
cred. A cow that converts food into
milk is not the one to produce beef. The
breeds fer beef are not regarded as butter
or milk producers, though individuals
occasionally excel in that direction. The
dairyman should select breeds that are
reliable for conforming to the require
ments of the dairy, leaving the value of
the cows as beef producers out of his
estimates altogether.
No soil will produce a maximum yield
unless it is drained. A dry soil is warm
while damp soil is kept cold by con
slant evaporation.
Feeding the hog is being revolution
izsd. Formerly anything that could be
fed to swine was allowed without regard
to the filth contained, sour swill filed
with disease germs being the principal
diet. Intelligent farmers now feed
clover, corn, wheat, vegetables, ground
gram, and whey or skim milk, given in
clean troughs with plenty of clean water
available at all times.
For the table SOW beet seed as early az
it can be done. Also parsnips and rad
ishes. Beets are q luxury if the early
and tender varieties are used. The
ground should be very rich. Beets tn at
are grown for stock are unsuitable for
the table, though they are frequently
used for such purpose.
Using immature animals for breeding
Pun P'eoo 10 oiio vi the cduses Vi uegeE-
eracy. If young mares or heilers are
allowed to produce young the sires
should be older than the dams. Young
sires and dams should not be used unless
under circumstances that cannot be
avoided.
The breeder of stock can do himself |
good service by culling out the inferior
If he will do this every year !,
be will improve his stock rapidly.