The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-06-08

he consumes two of his meals before he gets
water. A horse brought in hot from the field
should not be allowed to drink his fill better
give little before and after"
Mr.. s. Crowther said his practice is to water
his horses before he feeds in the morning. Far
mers generally do not. Mr.. Pearce said he is
lucky if he gets the harness on the horses before
breakfast. Mr.. Crowther also said he feeds the
best hay and sells the worst. Mr.. Gardiner made
reference to farmer that would rather give his
family sour milk than allow young stock to have
it, giving them the sweet milk.
Mr.. ]. 8. Crowther read an article on Corn
Siage Versus Fodder" 1t set forth the equal
value of the fodder with the silage. He finds it
no trouble to get stock to eat shredded fod-
der, and as yet fails to see the great value OF
silage over the fodder.
1t was said it will cost about 81 per ton to
shred fodder, and if the work is managed prop
erly a large quantity can be shredded in day.
Much fodder is wasted by feeding it long. The
shredded fodder handles better in the stable and
in the yard and is the most economical feed we
have Mr. Gardiner said he would be glad to
pay SIG per ton for good shredded fodder, and
thought as great quantity can be grown on an
acre it could profitably be put on the market.
Mr. Ensor said it is question with him If it
would pay to get an engine and power at $l4 per
day to shred his fodder.
Mrs. Merryman did well her part in the COLA
ton provided, and was assisted by her daugh-
tiers, Misses Louise and Emily Merryman. Mrs
]. W. Hawkins, Jr., and Misses Page Crowther
and Norton Merryman.
The temperature being chilly the members
wore overcoats and were pleased to have fire In
the fireplace to add to their comfort.
INSPECTION COMMITTEES REPORT AT MR.. MER-
RYMAN's.
"Our attention was first called to brood of
beautiful young turkeys forty-four in number)
which will have recruits later on. These little
ones come under the supervision of our hostess,
who feels deep interest in their welfare and
knows well how to care for them.
I'VE inspected with pleasure the well-formed
thoroughbred Guernsey bull, two years old. He
and the six Guernsey cows were much admired.
1.-THE forty acres of natural pasture-some of
it having been pastured for sixteen consecutive
years with improved condition-can but be of
the greatest advantage to our host, who looks so
carefully after his stock of all kinds. Forty
acres in timothy and clover show very well and
is about the best in this section of the county.
1t is evident that the sowing of asike clover is
good thing, as the red clover seems to fail OF
late years. The forty five acres of corn, we con-
slider, is doing only fairly we'll, owing to the un-
favorable season. We are glad to note encour-
agement for good crop of barley, rye and
wheat.
six fine mules and four farm horses show they
are well cared for; also several driving horses,
one of which is thoroughbred stallion, and
pair of sorrel mares, recently sold for hand
some figure. Much interest was manifested in
the swine, especially the two Red Jerseys with
their young.
"Our host has model farm and its appearance
indicates that he is interested in his occupation
and loves his home, which is an ideal one. The
farm has many conveniences. which add much
to its value. 1t is priced not only by the own
er, but by passers-by who appreciate good farms
and good farming.
I'VE are grateful to our host and hostess for
their pleasant greeting and whole-hearted hos
pitality and for making US feel at home during
the meeting and time for social intercourse.
{ :, d S sSsS Committee"