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NEW ENGLAND FARMER. 



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merchant to pureliase when goods arc low. 

 When plans are judiciously laid, so that each 

 particular duty may be performed at the proper 

 time, the work of the form will go on pleasantly 

 and profitably, and afford a satisfaction unknown 

 to those who labor without system, and seldom 

 employ the head in conducting their affairs. 



Trees. — If it was not done in Apiil, make an 

 experiment with one old apple tree ; graft, if it 

 needs it ; dig, manure and pulverize the soil 

 about it ; if mossy and bark-bound, scrape it, and 

 wash it with soap and water ; do this twice the 

 coming summer, and once each succeeding spring 

 until the grafts come into bearing, keeping an 

 account of expenses. This will test the matter, 

 whether it is best to work over old trees. Wash 

 your trees with soap-suds if not already done this 

 spring. 



Grafting. — It is better done in April or early 

 in May before hot suns prevail. AYhere what 

 are called suckers come after the tree is gi'afted, 

 do not cut them off until October — then cut off 

 about half their length and allow them to grow 

 the next year. Instead of diminishing, they 'will 

 increase the growth of the young grafts, as their 

 leaves will elaborate the sap and keep up a 

 healthly action of the tree. 



Plantin-g Corn. — Plow deep, spread the ma- 

 nure liberally and cultivate it in three or four 

 inches deep, pulverize thoroughly, and then if 

 you desire to try specific manure, add a little su- 

 perphosphate, bone dust, or guano to the hill, 

 always remembering that the guano must not 

 come in contact with the young germs of the 

 corn. This will give it an early start, and get 

 the ground covered and the plants ready for the 

 hot suns of July. 



Plowixg. — All crops — even the grass crops — 

 depend greatly upon the manner in which this 

 work has been done. Deep plowing is an anti- 

 dote against drought. A light porous soil ad- 

 mits the air — the air is loaded with moisture, 

 penetrates the light soil until it gets down where 

 it is cool, and there the moisture is condensed, 

 taken up by the light particles of earth, and held 

 in reserve for the roots of the plants. So if you 

 plow deep and pulverize well, there is a perpet- 

 ual watering going on, be the surface ever so dry. 

 Garden Vegetables. — Put in seeds for garden 

 vegetables early, and in a favorable spot. They 

 will cover the table with palatable and whole- 

 some edibles before the summer is over. 



Garden Fruits. — Add a few choice currants, 

 raspberries, &c. 



Early Corn. — Sprout it on a sod, transplant 

 sod and all, and you gain a week or two. 



[^The people of Hoboken, opposite New York, 

 have decided in favor of beiag incorporated as a city. 



MIDDLESEX COUNTY AGHICITLTURAL 

 PREMIUMS. 



Snow at Concord, Sept. 26, 1855. 



STOCK— class 1.— bulls. 



For the best native or mixed Bull $10,00 



the second best 8,00 



the third best 6,00 



the fourth best 5,00 



the best Ayrshire Bull 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Devon Bull 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Aklerney Bull 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Durham Bull 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Bull Calf of any breed under one year old. . .6,00 

 the second best 5,00 



CLASS 2.— WORKING OXEN. 



For the best yoke of Working Oxen , $10,00 



the Second best 8,00 



the third best 7,00 



the fourth best 5,00 



CLASS 3.— STEERS. 



For the best three year old Steers, $7,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best two year old Steers 5,00 



CLASS 4.— MILCH COWS. 



For the best Milch Cow, native breed $10,00 



the second best.. 8,00 



the third best 5,00 



the best Ayrshire Cow 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Dfevon Cow 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Alderney Cow 10,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best Durham Cow 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



CLASS 5.— HEIFERS. 



For the best Milch Heifer, under three years old $7,00 



the second best 6,00 



the third best 5,00 



the best two year old Heifer 7,00 



the second best 6,00 



the third best 5,00 



the best yearhng Heifer 5,00 



the best Heifer Calf 5,00 



CLASS 6.— FAT CATTLE. 



For the best yoke of Fat Oxen 10,00 



the second best 8,00 



the third best 6,00 



the fourth best 5,00 



the best fat Cow 6,00 



CLASS 7.— SWINE. 



For the best Boar $6,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best breeding Sow 6,C0 



the second best 5,00 



the best Pigs, not less than three in number, from 



four to eight months old 5,00 



the best porker, of any age 5,00 



the second best 2,00 



CLASS 8.— HORSES. 



For the best Stud Horse $10,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best breeding Mare 8,00 



the second best 5,00 



the best five year old Colt, broken to harness 5,00 



the best four year old Colt, broken to harness 5,00 



the best three year old Colt, broken to harness 5,00 



the best two year old Colt 5,00 



the best yearling Colt 5,00 



CLASS 9— POULTRY. 

 For the best live Turkeys, not less than 5 in number... $3,00 



the second best 2,00 



tlie best live Geese, not less than 5 in nimiber 3,00 



the second best 2,00 



the best live barn-yard Fowls, not less than 5 in 



number 5,00 



the best show of any Fowls 3,00 



the second best 2,00 



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J^ Mildew stains are very difficult to remove 

 from linen. The most effectual way is to rub soap 

 on the spots, then chalk, and bleach the garment 

 in the hot sun. 



