Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-12-26
THE COUNTRY CALENDAR
Practical Hints About Things to Do at This Season in Garden
and Greenhouse, the Orch ard and the Poultry Yard

It Is to be regretted that so few
gardeners make a careful study OF
pruning, without doubt one of the
most important branches. One Of the
immediate effects Of pruning is to di-
vert the course of the sap, which was
previously utilized by the branch, re-
moved into others, causing enlarg-
ment and strengthening of the weak
er limbs left on the bare side Of the
tree. Generally this is one of the
main results desired by pruning.
From the Langshan district in
China came the big, beautiful. black
fowls which bear the name-Lang-
shans-and as such they were known
until in later importattons Some white
and some notified Langshans were
found. Then the first Langshans we're
distinguished by prefixing black.
History does not record their date
or manner or origin. Inquiry among
the Chinese brought nothing more
than II do not know; it was always
so" They are peculiar to the Lang
shan district, and have been from
time immemorlal.
Those VINO have newly planted
shrubs and trees should see that they
are properly mulched with good stable
manure OF leaves before cold weather.
This will prevent severe losses from
winter killing, and IL the manure is
5paded into the soil next year the
shrubs will be greatly stimulated and
their growth more luxuriant. OF
course, older shrub borders should be
mulched also, but not necessarily as
heavy. Mulchtng is one of the most
important factors in the maintenance
of thrifty paintings.
A dust bath under a south window
makes an ideal wallowing place
for the chickens on a wintry
day. Do not gather Up the
road dust-it is moist and mellow
earth which the birds need to keep
their feathers clean and the skin in
healthy condition; road dust is large
- composed Of droppings, and, how
ever fine, it is not best for the chick
ems.
Except & few sections OF this coun-
try where soil conditions are very ia
Vorable, potatoes do not generally re-
suit in exciting crops. Some farmers
grow a surplus, but many farmers do
lAgA bAbN GAAOu6A AhpbiH LOI LAiCli wv III
use. That better potatoes and larger
crops can be grown over
wide sections Of this country is
certainty, as has been shown by the
few who have made potato culture
a study.
The only sensible and economical !
foundation for a farm barn, as well |
as for all farm buildings, is one of !
solid concrete, or perhaps concrete |
blocks il they can be made cheaply |
1t home. The solid foundation wall I
generally ls much cheaper than any
other kind, while II Is as durable as
the pyramids of Egypt, If constructed /
Of good sand, gravel and cement.
The expense Of breeding g brood |
small litter is just as |
great as for one that has a large lit |
ter. Consequently each pig of the |
small litter costs more. Select giitg |
for breeding that are from large lit |
ters, and keep the brood sows that |
have shown themselves to be good |
breeders. This one thing may mean /
a difference Of So or 81 each In the /
cost of the pigs. That's worth look |
ing after.
Success in hog raising is determined /
BY intelligent daily, sometimes hourly, !
slose attention 10 small details ana /
good judgment. When a farmer de- /
,ides to become q hog raiser he should !
, 10 stav permanently in the /
business. Going into the hog business
when the hogs are high and going out .
when hogs are low Is not a paying |
business It is the farmer who stays T
n the business year after year who
makes the money In the long run.
TO have hens we must have winter /
bullets, and II by a little feed and /
are We can induce each pullet 70
produce 81 worth OF eggs during the
old months 1t Will add materially to
he profit the flock viii yield during
he year. 1t may, and probably will.
Day to winter hens for their sum
ner production. But why not have
al the year layers and a steady In
come from the poultry? This can be
lone by judlcious breeding, feeding
and care.
DO not forget that horses like salt
and that 1t Is good for them. 1t should
be given in the form of a brick or
luADA ~ hAdt Lie IbA sc may uVlb
himself,
Treat the horse to d bran mash ut
least once q week. The way 70 make
It is to stir the bran into boiling
water, add q little salt and a cup Of
then cover the pail allow
ing the mash to steam until it is cool
enough to be eaten. Do not feed it
hot.
Be sure 10 clean the horses feet
after they nave come into the barn.
This is particularly necessary dur
ing snowy and ley weather.
Have rat day soon. This is the
time of year the vermin come in
from their summer homes In the fields
and woods and take up winter quar-
ters about the houses and barns.
They can be destroyed more easily
before they make entertainments
To STIR MIX WI