Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1909-11-11
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II the laand is free from burs and
cookies, let the sheep run over the
grain and cornfields.
Regular feed, clean, pure water and
good housing will prove encourage
ment to the flock to do their best.
The farm is the place to grow the
finest type Of manhood. Happy is the
farmer who is raising a good crop.
Fertile, moist land will often con-
tinue producing good, profitable crops
of market hay for an ordinary work
ing lifetime.
Before retiring at night visit the
stable and see that everything is all
right. You may save good horse by
this little attention.
All fallen and wormy fruit fed to
the pigs will do them good and re-
turn q profit to the farmer. 1t will
also keep down the insect pests.
It is q good thing TO keep accounts
Of all farming operations to know just
where one is at all the time. We all
like to know what the other farmer Is
doing, how he does 1t, and how much
he makes.
It is time to pot Bermuda lilies, II
you wish to have them in flower at
Christmas rather than like all the
world), at Easter. Freesias, too,
should be potted Immediately for
Christmas Towering.
Many complain that the birds eat
up all Of their sunflower seeds. This
may be true in very rare cases, but 1t
is not generally true. Some birds win
eat some Of them, but some waste In
all crops must be expected.
Among bulbs suited to the window
garden, the cyclamen is one Of the
most interesting varieties. The foil:
age Is neat and elegant, and the
whole growth makes compact little
bouquet. The flowers are unusually
picturesque in their form.
Those who intend setting out trees
and other plants in the fall should
make their selections and have their
orders in ahead Of shipping time. Deal
with agents and nurserymen who are
known to be honest and who have
stock that is up to grade and will
grow.
Many farmers have a notion that
because sheep will eat weeds and the
leaves Of brush they do not need any
other kind Of food. Often when there
are no weeds or grass in the pasture
the sheep are allowed to Craze almost
the bare ground, and they are expect
ed to live and thrive on this.
When the colt begins to eat, give 1t
a variety Of feeds for the building Of
the various tissues Of its body. Clover
hay and wheat bran contain necessary
mineral matter for the building Of
bone. Flax seed meal IN small guam
titles is good for keeping the colts
bowels in good condition and for max.
ing its coat sleek.
An occasional bran mash, with
about a pint of molasses should be
given when a days rest, or light work
can be had. Keep your work team as
near in size and shape as possible.
BY far the must important matter Is
that they should possess ike charac-
teristics of temper. and disposition,
80 that they will work in harmony.
Instruct your shipper to wrap the
roots OF the plants well and have him
inform you by mail as to the time the
shipment Is made, 80 that you can
be on the lookout for them and re-
ceiye them without unnecessary de-
lay. The plants should be insured
against funguous diseases and injuri.
Gus insects. Most states enforce this
legally.
The durum wheat seems to have
pIenty Of good qualities, and Is CON-
ing to the front every year in western
Nebraska and Kansas. Such being the
case. the miIlers might as well make
No their minds to deal with IT. Farm
ers IN the western part Of this state
are lust finding out how to raise Il;
Al years past they have not soWed It
early enough and have not used
enough seed.