The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-08-08

+ CockeysvilIe, 9th District.-The whea
averages SO far are not over 20 bushels. Thos
who have threshed are shipping. Mr.. Benja
min T. Ridgly shipped the largest lot-abou
l 400 bushels-and Mr.. Joseph A. Myers Coz
bushels. Mr.. VIM. H. Wight is shipping Al
he threshes. We will know this week abou
his yield of wheat and barley. Mr.. Ridgely
potatoes from the earth. It did good work
His potatoes will yield much less than usual
which is the general condition of the crop.
Our gardens are giving rs plenty Of lima
beans. corn, potatoes, beets, tomatoes and cab
| bage. A garden at these times is worth much
considering the high prices of produce. 1t is
surprising what a small lot of ground will
grow. AS to fruit much of it is imperfect and
the apple crop is light. The Seckel pear is in
abundance and there will be plenty of Kiefers.
l am glad to report that young Lewis P.
Kraus' eyes show only slight imperfection
after the accident from toy cannon discharge.
Our Cornet Band has revived interest and
will endeavor to raise money by means of a
lawn fete in Prices woods, August 10th.
The Senior Gunpowder Agricultural Club,
will meet Saturday, August 9Th, at Mr.. James
B. Ensor's farm.
The second quarterly meeting at Jessop NJ.
e. Church was of much interest and profit.
| Messrs. G. Albert Mays, George Thompson
| and William Albright were confirmed as Sum
day school superintendents. The ladies served
luuCueOQ, Will r6ITccuucuLo.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Epworth Church
has purchased a new carpet which, with the
frightened furniture, makes the church look
almost new. There are 224 yards, besides the
vestibule mating. The gentlemen, or honor
airy. members. were equally interested and
looked after the removing ard placing of the
furniture About two-thirds of the money is
raised and to get the balance those who attend
the services can put an extra contribution on
the plates.
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time with Miss s. Cora Halle since returning
from Atlantic City. -
Ashland, N. G. r. R.-The Sunday school
OF Ashland Presbyterian Church, with its
friends, bad a most enjoyable outing at ToI,
chester Beach on August 4th. About 2O0
awaited themselves of the pleasure. lce-cream
was served to the children at Colchester.
The Young Peoples Society of Ashland
Presbyterian Church will give stgawrid !. to Q
expected that a number will go. The wagon
will leave Ashland at $50 O'Clock. d.
"What Is the Best Method Of Wheat
Seeding 2"-This was the principal subject
discussed at the last meeting OF the Junior
Gnnpowder Agricultural Club. We publish
below the views of some of those present: :,
Mr.. Granville Matthews said: 1.-The ground
should be made good with manure or CONNER.
cial fertilizer and well plowed and cultivated
for the best seed bed. Every narrowing is an
advantage to the crop. use the Syracuse
pillow and believe in the rubber. If the ground
is cloddy l have used the latter twice. use
the springtooth harrow, but in some ground
the disc harrow with one main axle. The
disc drill works nicely. l apply manure on
surface to work in for grass sets and mulch.
The earliest seeded wheat was on low ground,
the latest on higher land and it was the best
and grown on corn ground"
+ Mr.. Upton H. Tarbert said: 1.-THE ground
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hurt by too great fertility, producing too much
straw. My soil is too light for wheat, as it
does better on heavier soil. A good soil tex
ture Is necessary and good seed edshould be
made. Six pecks of seed is enough, as think
nature then will add stools of plants where
easy and holds in hard ground. The rubbing
of the ground before the disc narrowing is bet
ter The rubber with AKA inches and 8 or 8
feet oak lengths, with iron soles. is good
weight. The strips of oak make an angle: The
light rubber over the harrow marks makes it
better for drilling corn or wheat"
Mr. Charles h. Price said: II believe in
good blowing and cultivation ofthe ground for
wheat. / pillow deep enough to get all filth
turned under. use the jointer on the plow
for this purpose, then the ground can be better
prepared think the best fertilizer should be
used and that we should change our seed
wheat as much as we change the potatoes"
Mr.. T. P. w. France said: 1.-THE jointer does
pretty work for what is to follow. prefer the
rubbing after the disc harrow. 1t is better
than one narrowing. The roller after spike
tooth harrow does well. 1t is said put manure
on the surface for grass, but pillow down for
wheat. Flowing deep for wheat has doubled
the crop. Frequent narrowing results, too, in
packing the ground by treading of the horses"
Mr. d. s. Pearce said: II do not pillow
ground for wheat, depending on the corn land.
I like the springtooth harrow for preparing the
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and uneven for seeding. The springtooth har-
row is easier for the team and goes over as much
ground. Ifthere is any filth have it removed
and then keep narrowing and rolling ahead OF
the drill and find the stalks are not pulled up.
The weather being dry am not worried over
paiHss ~ ha Ene ppeshjHg Ee
besides millers prefer it to the FultZ The
grain being larger more of it should be sowed.
will SOW wheat earlier than usual-about Goth
of September. The surface soil of two inches
ought to be well cultivated before sowing"
Mr.. Joshua G. Bosley said: "The ground
should be in good condition when plowed, and
narrowed as soon and as often as possible to
keep in the moisture. 1t helps the chemical
constituents, as the earth is chemical labra-
tory. Much depends on the condition of the
soil as to what fertilizers should be applied.
The surface soil should be pulverized, but the
under soil remain compact. Farmers have
been sowing wheat too late. l think deep
blowing Of hills prevents washing as the earth
then takes in the rain.
Mr.. Calvin D. Price said II pillow the land
generally as soon after harvest as possible. 1t
Is better not to work up our billy land too
much owing to washing. l believe in the best
preparation and fertile soil"
MIR. Frank g. Scott said II want the ground
compacted for wheat roots and this was advo-
Gated by the late Samuel M. Price and Mr..
Whitelock Matthews said he would rather SOW
wheat on early plowed ground than on more
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proven to be beneficial, not only for wheat but
grass l believe with Mr.. Bosley as to the
chemical action of the soil. Much depends on
the lay of the land as to its treatment and great
care should be exercised to prevent loss by
washes. If the season is dry use roller or
rubber, but if wet the harrow. Have good,
rich land with the necessary ingredients for the
wheat. Where there is not plenty of manure
the 284 quality of fertilizer is safe one
that is per cent. of nitrogen or ammonia, of
wheat ground gives good surface for moving"
Mr.. Lewis M. Bacon said: II think we
should not have our billy land too fine as they
are liable to wash, hence l am not favorable to
rolling billy land after wheat is sowed. 1t is
hard to replace the earth that washes into the
bitches. If the land is lot washable the fire.
quent cultivation will kill the weeds and create
moisture"
Mr.. James B. Ensor said: II believe in deep
blowing for every crop, as more moisture is
created. Level and clay land should receive
thorough cultivation. l use the rubber, then
the barrow for soil preparation. There is a
chemical benefit by thorough tillage. l am
favorable to doing anything that will save land
or labor especially on billy ground, and think
well of the sowing of peas, after which the disc
harrow prepares the ground for wheat seeding"
Mr.. N. II. Gill said II think it well to
pillow and harrow ground as soon as one can
after harvest and after sowing wheat roll the
ground. l always roll stalk ground before har-
rowing. The smooth surface of wheat ground
is better for moving"
Mr.. E. E. Scott favored narrowing the ground
or using weeder after the wheat is seeded in
preference to rolling.
Bungalows for the Sick.-The family Of
the late James E. Hooper have presented the
Hospital for Consumptives of Maryland, at
Eudowood, substantial bungalow, with sides
and roof covered with extra heavy cotton duck,
for the use of outdoor patients. 1t is so ar
ranged as to provide very comfortable room,