The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-05-13

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and forage for the coming years de.
mands. Another man, white, who was
once drenter with only small force at
his command. today runs go plows and
owns hundreds Of acres Of land. On
inquiry we found that the infexible
rule i'll both cases has been ample pro-
vision crops and as much cotton as could
be well taken care OF. In the first case,
the mans own family Of boys have
helped him to gain his position In the
second. the goal has been reached by,a
strict adherence to agricultural busihessS
principles. coupled with a<~kagacfty.
which has enabled the owher 60 steer
clear Of speculation and produce his cot
ton at figure several degrees below
the selling price. What As in the land
for these two men is there for others OF
equal pluck and energy.
THE WORK FOR THE MONTH
has been very much delayed, more
especially in the middle and northern
sections of the state. The southern SEQ.
lions were not visited by the heavy
rains OF the winter and early spring,
which the farmers farther north had to
contend against, and as q rule work
there is very we'll advanced. On &C.
count OF numerous delays farther north.
from the constant rains, many farmers
were unable to give the corn land the
thorough preparation so necessary for a
successful crop. and some have simply
opened the rows, put in the manure.
thrown two burrows on this and planted
ON the "list" Where this is the case.
now is the time to give the corn land a
thorough and deep breaking out. After
this time it will be impossible to put
the plow in close and deep without
breaking off some of the delicate, feed
ing roots, which begin to extend in
every direction not very far from the
surface.
Where the land has been thoroughly
prepared and is in good condition, the
harrow will be found q very effective
implement pushing forward effective
work. Run diagonally across the rows;
it will not hurt the young plants, but
will effectually kill the coming crop of
grass, and by its rapid work enable the
farmer to give his attention to other
pressing duties. In the more southern
sections of the state the corn crop will
soon be ready for the second WORKING.
Our object then should be to conserve
moisture as well as kill grass and weeds.
and this is best accomplished BY cult.
waiting as shallow and as fat as posi-.
ble
Over the cotton beds, where a crust
has formed, the harrow does most eff.
cient work, and unless the sstand'' is
very imperfect, does not iniure the cot
ton. After narrowing allow the plants
to remain until they can be brought TO
''stand" at the first hoeing. This OBJ
vlates the expensive and needless "block.
ing out" once so extensively practiced.
This plan presupposes the land in good
condition. On rough or poorly prepared
land, resort must be had to the scooter
Or narrow shovel, using fender to pre.
Vent the close siding from covering the
young cotton and boiling on a half
scrape behind the foot of the pillow. Go
Bower the young grass in the middles.
FORAGE CROPS.
All sorts of forage crops NAV be
started this month. Sorghum. about
which we have several answers in the
inquiry columns, cow peas, Spanish
ground peas, millets, etc. Kafir corn
Is attracting considerable attention on
account OF Its drouth resisting Qualities.
I, :. r I. NEsBrTr. Commissioners.