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The Genesee Farmer for June. 



Eds. Genesee Farmer: —We (myself and others) have 

 ■ead considerably in the last Farmer to-day, and consider 

 tan extra number. The Horticultural Department, the 

 j Walks and Talks iu the Garden " in particular, is very 

 nteresting, especially when we too "want rain " so much, 

 s it because we are "bad farmers?" We don't believe 

 t is. Let the soil be ever so rich, and light, and well 

 mltivated, and it may suffer for want of rain, we believe. 

 So does the Editor, we guess.) 



The Ladies' and Miscellaneous Departments add much 

 o the interest of the Farmer. The many illustrations we 

 lou't overlook. We have quite a speciality — not partiality 

 -for pictures. The children have. We take a picture 

 •aper, " illustrated." We believe in " Improvement," 

 ' Progression," and all these sort o' things tanght us in 

 he " books," and are glad that the Editor of the Farmer 

 s " in " for the same applied to his journal. A long and 

 ; progressive " life to him and to the Farmer. — I. W. 

 Sanborn. — The Meadows, Lynden, Vt. 



Gknesee Farmer for June.— That staunch old journal, 

 he Genesee Farmer, opens with a well-written article on 

 he cultivation of root crops. " Management of Honey 

 tees" is by T. B. Miner, formerly editor of the Rural 

 imerican. Among other articles, are " Irrigation for 

 'ear Trees, Strawberries, etc.," "Walks and Talks in 

 he Garden, JNo. Two." "Wheat Pedigree," " Steepinu- 

 tarley for Sheep," and "Irrigating Meadows." Joseph 

 larns, publisher, Rochester, N. Y. — N. Y. Methodist. 



The Genesee Farmer for June is received, and, as usual, 

 re find it brimful of excellent reading for farmers. Over 

 nd over again we have commended this journal to our 

 eaders' favor, and we again repeat our advice to all who 

 re at all interested in soil-culture to obtain it. Only 50 

 ents a year; 6£ cents for postage.— Republican Watchman. 



The Genesee Farmer. — The June issue of this welcome 

 nd reliable Agricultural Monthly is promptly on our 

 ible, and, as usual is filled with reading interesting to 

 ae agriculturist. The low price at which it is offered 

 laces it within the reach of every one, and no tiller of 

 ae soil should be without it. — Repository and Messenger 



Genesee Farmer / — The Jnna number of this monthly 

 i received. The Farmer is one of the most valuable 

 ournals of its class published. We will receive sub- 

 criptions for the half volume ending with December. — 

 'rice, 25 cents. — North Western, Wisconsin. 



The Genesee Farmer for June has arrived. It is one of 

 ae best numbers issued in the present volume. It can 

 e seen at the Post Office, where subscriptions are re- 

 si ved for it. — Cayuga, ( C. W. ) Sentinel. 



Inquiries and Answers. 



Clover Seed. — (S. M.) The first crop of clover should 

 e cut early. If not already done, mow it at once. There 

 i nothing more to be done. If a bushel of plaster be 

 jwn per acre soon after the first mowing, it will fre- 

 uently increase the produce of the clover, but it is said 

 lat it retards the ripening of the seed. 



What shall I Sow among Corn that Missed? — (Benj. 

 .lling.) If not too late, beans may be planted. Some 

 jw buckwheat. If the soil is moist and in good condi- 

 on, sow some white turnips broadcast — not ruta bagas. 

 re have known an excellent crop raised in this way. 

 hey should be hoed, and thinned out to at least a foot 

 part. ^^^ 



Farm Wanted. — Western New York is noted for wheat 

 nd fruit culture. Would you or some of your corres- 

 ondents be kind enough to sav in the Genesee Farmer 

 'hat the facilities are for obtaining forming lands, and if 

 ; would be easy for a man of small means to do so ? In 

 anada West we can get a tolerable farm, on time, for 

 bout $30 per acre, with about half of it cleared, and not 



too far from stores, schools and churches. What would 

 be the cost of a similar place in your State? or if there be 

 none within those means or of an industrious, energetic 

 man, where would be the next best place, taking markets 

 and the prospects of succeeding into account? The sea- 

 sons here are rather short and cold for profitable fruit 

 culture. An answer would oblige — Canada, Prescott, C. W. 



It will not be difficult for you to get a good wheat and 

 fruit farm in Western New York. The price, of course, 

 will vary considerably, according to location, improve- 

 ments, &c. Perhaps $50 per acre would be about the 

 average price for a good wheat and fruit farm. 



Sugar Evaporator. — I have planted over an acre of 

 sorghum, and intend to make sugar, or syrup at least. 

 What is the best process? I am told that there are Evap- 

 orators manufactured at the West, that facilitate the ope- 

 ration greatly. Can you tell me where they are manufac- 

 tured, the price, and which is the best? — H. C. Ogden, 

 Monroe Co., A 7 . Y., June §th, 1862. 



Will some of our readers, who have had experience, 

 answer the above? We have grown sorghum, but never 

 made sugar from it. We are experimenting with it this 

 year, and should be glad of all the information we can 

 obtain on the subject. 



Grades of Spring Wheat. — (G. C.) The grades estab- 

 lished by the Chamber of Commerce of Milwaukee areaa 

 follows : 



No. 1 Spring must be sound, well cleaned wheat, weigh- 

 ing not less than fifty eight lbs. to the measured bushel. 



No. 2 Spring must be sound, and weigh not less than 

 fifty-five lbs. to the measured bushel. 



Extra Spring must be pure club sound, well cleaned, 

 and weigh not less than sixtv lbs. to the measured bushel. 



Rancid Butter. — (M. P.) We have not ourselves tried 

 the chloride of lime remedy. We presume it is effectual. 

 Working the butter in strong brine and allowing it to 

 stand on the butter for twenty-four hours is said to be 

 good. If too salt, wash the butter in fresh water before 

 using. Will some one who has had experience in this 

 matter give us information on the subject ? 



Several Inquiries. — 1st. Is it advisable to roll corn 

 or small grain in lime, previous to planting or sowing it? 



2d. How is clover and timothy seed cleansed? 



3d. How can worms on Apple trees be effectually 

 destroyed ? 



4th. This spring I manured corn in the hill wifh un- 

 leached ashes and hen manure, putting in a handful, 

 dropping the corn by the side of it. The corn was 

 completely eaten up with wire worms, and had to be 

 planted over. How should it have been applied? 



Beans for Sheep.— B. F. Taber, of Cayuga Co., writes 

 us that he intends to raise a crop of beans every year, 

 more or less to feed his sheep, his experience " in feeding 

 them last winter and spring having satisfied him of their 

 superiority for keeping the sheep in first-rate condition, 

 growing a large fleece of wool aud making milk at lamb- 

 ing time, besides improving the manure." 



Agricultural Libraries in Massachusetts. — W. 

 Bacon, of Richmond, Massachusetts, states in the Country 

 Gentleman, that there are two hundred public agricul- 

 tural libraries in that State, nearly two to every three 

 towns. He well remarks that such libraries are of incal- 

 culable value, and are now easily obtained. 



