The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-09-23

dency to fall it proves the lack of potash which
tends to strengthen the straw. Twill SOW alsike
clover seed with my wheat this fall. Ny spring
seeding of clover did not take.''
Mr.. John Crowther, Jr., said: There is great
difference in South Carolina rock, and while it
goes by that name yet it is said there is much Of
similar rock that comes from Tennessee and
Florida. depend on the manufacturer to tell
me what fertilizer to use and per cent. of am
monia goods is advised. Mr.. LEAFS plan is to
feed the land with vegetable matter, not with
weeds, but grass which grows successfully and
is turned down. When manure is applied then
lees fertilizer is needed. I have top-dressed
wheat during the winter with good results
Mr.. Scott said IT have about come to the con-
clusion that unless compelled 1 will not pillow
ground for wheat. 1 have my best crops of
wheat from corn land. think special atten-
ton should be given the preparation of corn
land for grain and then seed to grass. Seeding
corn ground in wheat and grass will give cleaner
land. The ground does not wash as much. as
the corn roots help to keep the land in condi-
ton. The same work put on corn land as fall
low will show equal results. The fallow ground
is liable to wash and leach. If grain Is put in
fallow ground it should be well prepared; better
seed corn ground than late fallow land. The
disc harrow is one of the best implements. 1t
will cut up the weeds. which should be left on
the ground. We should be more particular as
to the seed we SOW. Some persons are advising
2 bushels of seed per acre. I think TX bushels
is plenty. Mr.. Curry has concluded that the
loss of his hay is in the use of South Carolina
rock which for years he expressed preference.
He thinks the sulphuric acid destroys the BAG
terra. He has had good clover sets by sowing
clover seed with wheat putting both in the
same drill box"
Mr.. J. s.. Crowther said: II think the falling
of grain is due to being too thick and not to the
lack of potash. ] favor the putting out of
manure any time on wheat from October to
April"
Mr.. Gent said: Manure is the basis for fer
tility and TO get the best results from it it is
we'll to put it out as soon as possible on grass
land and where corn follows it is better to apply
it a year ahead. Anything in the way of cover
ing or mulch to remain some time before plow-
ing improves the sod. 1t will often give better
results than manure put out late. South Caro-
lima rock may make one crop. have had as
good results from 400 lbs as from 600. 1t is bet
ter to put good fertilizer for all crops. The l
or per cent. ammonia, or per cent phos-
phoric acid, and s. per cent. potash is used with
benefit. put 200 lbs. per acre on for corn and
it has done good. Lime should have vegetable
matter with it,
Mrs. Gill spread an elegant supper. Her
mother, Mrs. George Tise, her sister in-law
Miss Maggie Gill, Miss Mary Starr and Miss
Philena Scott we're present.
INSPECTION COMMITTEES REPORT AT MR.. ]. s.
CROwTHER'S FARM, AUGUST L.
The difficulties encountered in the organiza-
ton of a farm are numerous and sometimes ap-
pear insurmountable, but it may be said of Mr..
Crowther that he has so far admirably succeeded
In bringing order out of disorder, for the farm
had been practically unoccupied until he took
possession about ten months ago. AS matter OF
course it is not yet finished or completed farm,
but should the present rate of progress in the
development be continued it will soon occupy
an enviable position among its neighbors as
producer, as is evidenced by the growing crops.
There is the promise of fine corn yield and
abundance of fodder. The wheat yield was good
but the quality of the grain was impaired by the
heavy rains during harvesting and housing.
Special interest was manifested in the herd OF
COWS which Mr.. Crowther regards as the major
feature of his farm, the present shipment of
milk being about forty gallons per day. Men
ton should be made of the elevation upon which
the dwelling is situated. From this point there
is a commanding view of the valley surrounding
the village of Texas, and no doubt Mr.. Crowther
recognized the possibilities of the farm when he
selected it as home.
DIR, j. E. ORRIsON,)
I: n n. Ss4 4ss, COMMITTEE