SSO JUNE. 



down to the wound. Too much, discolours the 

 ivool : a little prevents any further harm from the 

 maggots that may be left among the wool, driving 

 them away from the wound : and, at the same 

 time, is found to promote its healing. In well 

 shepherded flocks, which are seen regularly twice a 

 day, there is no such thing as a broken coat.*' 

 Marshall. 



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FOLDING. 



This is a capital month for the sheep-fold, with 

 those who still practise it. Now you may fold the 

 cabbage and turnip-land, which are the crops that 

 wilt soonest .succeed the operation : the general 

 rule for all manuring. Give each sheep a square- 

 yard in the fold, and go two nights on the same 

 land. 



THISTLE THE WHEATS. 

 In this month, the crops of wheat, if any thistles 

 have arisen in them, should be weeded. The best 

 manner of performing' the work is with a small 

 hand-hook. It should not be deferred longer than 

 the beginning of June, or damage will be done to 

 the crop by the treading. 



DIG MARL. 



This is a good season for marling land : one of 

 the most important works that can be done in hus- 

 bandry. All farmers that have marl under their 

 iMfls, arjd do not make use of such a treasure, are 

 io be condemned. 



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