The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1909-08-14
ed land is better than the late plowed, with

ed land is better than the late plowed, wit
fertilizer
Mr.. Frank G.. Scott said: II believe will
others that the early plowed ground gives bes
results in wheat and grass. The settling of tn
ground is very essential. It Is not right to ALLOW
the weeds to grow and then pillow and expect
crop of wheat. / have seen the land where corr
grew plowed for wheat but did not give as goot
results as cortland worked without blowing. 4
good sod manured for corn, II followed will
wheat, win bring good crop. Isowed last yeal
over X bushels to the acre, but 1t was not thicl
enough owing. think, to the seed not being
good; TX bushels Of good seed is plenty t.
sow
Mr.. Daniel W. Bosley said: NJ make it q rule
to plow the ground soon after harvest and aim
to SOW 800 lbs. of fertilizer to the acre. Where
less was scwn the grass Is not as good"
Mr.. Charles M. Chilcoat said: II believe in
early blowing of the ground, good seed bed
and SOW about the first week in September"
Mr.. L. NJ. Bacon, Jr.. said: II think there 10 q
failure on the part of farmers to analyze or have
the soil analysed to know its component parts
so as to add what Is needed. The selection OF
the seed and the testing Of 1t are important"
Mr. Webster Ensor said: ut pays to keep
COWS so that the product of the stables can be
applied to the enrichment of the soil. The wheat
land should be plowed early and MANFRED, after
which a good seed-bed should be cultivated.
Manure is essential for wheat and grass. The
first week in September is good time to SOW
and SOW TX to TX bushels to the acre."
Mr.. L. NJ. Bacon, ST., said 81 have been read
ing respecting green manuring for soil improve
ment in connection with dairying. I think well
of sowing crimson clover in corn to be followed
with cowpeas for hay or ensilage and then har-
row over the pea ground for the wheat and
grass crops. The benefit of manure on grass
field was plainlyseen in better grass whore the
manure was put being the thinnest soil. The
more fertile land without manure produced de-
cidedly less hay. got 20 bushels Of wheat to
the acre. but ought to get more. If we get
vegetable matter in the soil we can produce
more wheat, corn and grass. have used the
high priced 25 to $26 per toni fertilizers, $50 lbs.
to the acre; also the $16 fertilizer and If any
difference the SIG gave better results in wheat,
but saw no difference in the grass. buy 8.
@. rock. Mr.. Massey recommends 1t with green
manures Floats is also recommended. It Is
said to be good to use in the stables like plaster.
have used 8. G. rock and potash for years. We
get the ammonia from the air and it is found in
the nodules formed at the roots of plants"
A stroll of inspection was Of special interest
and the report, prompted by the foreman. is as
fellows:
1.-THE corn has good color, was well cultivated,
and having been carefully planted with room to
grow. shows very favorably. The alfalfa. which
had been cut twice, makes good appearance
and a benefit is seen where lime was applied. A
portion of the field which was plowed wassowed
In cowpeas to plow under for resetting of alfalfa.
The peas have made good growth and are
storing nitrogen in the soil through the nodules
forming. The natural or permanent pasture Is
well set and makes valuable farm asset. There
were IS COWS Of good grades, showing careful
attention and give in return nearly gallons Of
milk each per day, which is better than the
average herd at this time. Two colts-one 2
years old last May and the other years old in
June-weigh each over 1000 pounds They are
partly Percheon and the pride of the farm. One
of them is being worked. Both were greatly
admired and praise was given the host for their
size and condition. While Mr.. Ensor has tried
other breeds of swine yet he finds that the
Berkshire is most profitable. The work stock
of the farm is well developed and strong. The
two grass helds-one set in orchard grass-are
doing well. The whole farm shows improve
ment In appearance and fertility and reflects
credit upon those in Charge"
L. N. BACON. Foreman.
No time nor place was set for the next meet
ing of the club. The interest in the proceedings
was such that the hour Of 10 arrived before adj
journment.
Mrs. Ensor did well her part in the elegant sup
per served She was assisted by her daughter,
Miss Sara B. Ensor her nieces, Mrs. Daniel s.
Pearce, Miss Elizabeth Bosley and Misses Lulu
Norris, Eleanor Bosley, Elizabeth Pearce and
Anna NJ. Bacon. Other ladies present were Mrs.
Laura Baker. sister of Mr.. Ensor; Mrs. W. ].
Meeks, Miss Mary Bosley and Miss Bette
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