MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
FARM ACCOUNTS. 
The attention of the readers of the Rural 
has been called, in former volumes, to the econ¬ 
omy—we might say necessity—of every farmer 
keeping a correct account with his farm. It 
is quite as necessary to him, if he would make 
his business yield the greater profits, as it is to 
the mechanic or tradesman. If his farm, with 
its fields and crops, and animals, is strictly 
debited and credited to all tilings proper, the 
farmer knows at a glance how stands the bal¬ 
ance, and can tell what branch of his business, 
or what crop, all things considered, is, to him, 
the most profitable. It induces too that care¬ 
ful oversight—that looking to the items, which 
tells him at once, whether the expenses are too 
large for the income, and where is the proper 
place to curtail the outgoes. Where order 
and system prevail, profits are pretty sure to 
follow. 
It is not then going too far out of the way, 
to urge this matter again, and earnestly, upon 
the attention of our readers—hoping that some, 
who are not already practicing it, may be in¬ 
duced to make a commencement with the 
mouth of April—which is a very good time to 
begin, as generally with this month, the busi¬ 
ness of the farm, as it were, begins for new 
crops. Once commenced, it is not such a task 
as many imagine. A few minutes before re¬ 
tiring, will note down all the charges and re¬ 
marks for the day. Overcome the dread of 
beginning, and all will go easy after. If one 
does not wish to go to the expense of blank 
books, he can very readily stitch together a 
few sheets of paper, that will answer all practi¬ 
cal purposes. One may get along very well 
with one book—though two are better, one to 
serve as a day book, in which each item is 
properly given to the proper field, crop, &c., 
whilst remarks upon the weather, time of plant¬ 
ing, sowing, condition of the soil, &c., &c., may 
be added. This would, in fact, form somewhat 
of a Diary—which would increase annually in 
interest to the members of the household, as 
they occasionally glanced over its pages, in af¬ 
ter times, and recalled to mind many pleasant 
incidents that otherwise might be forgotten.— 
The other book would answer the purpose of a 
ledger, and in which the items from the day 
book would be condensed and arranged, each 
in its proper place—thus giving at a glance, 
the exact cost, yield, and profit or loss of every 
crop, field, stock, &c.; and in a grand total, of 
the farm. This book could be filled out in the 
long winter evenings, or when there was the 
most leisure, so that at the end of each year a 
balance could be struck. 
In this second book, or in one for the ex¬ 
press purpose, it would be a good idea to give, 
first, a correct outline map of the farm, with 
all its fields, position of buildings, &c. This to 
be followed by a brief history of the farm, 
from its native state, or as far back as might 
be. Such a history would be the more inter¬ 
esting if it gave in detail, a brief description of 
the trees, plants, and flowers, with minerals, &c., 
that were originally found upon it. Such a 
history is not absolutely necessary, but it would 
be of so much interest to those of your de¬ 
scendants who might occupy it afterward, as 
well as to Bubserve the cause of progress gene¬ 
rally, that it is well worthy of consideration.— 
The fields should for convenience be numbered, 
and a description of each, the soil, &c., given 
—with number of acres, and length of sides.— 
Then might follow a description of the several 
animals of the farm—color, size, age, and any 
peculiar marks noted. Such a description 
would be of much value in case an animal 
strayed or was stolen. Then might follow, or 
more properly perhaps precede the description 
of the animals—a description of the buildings, 
fences, springs, streams, &c. And, afterward, 
of the tools and implements. 
The first preparation of this book would be 
more laborious than afterward, as there would 
then be no necessity of a further description, 
except upon an alteration of the fields, the ad¬ 
dition of new stock, Ac. When any animal is 
disposed of, it should be noticed under its de¬ 
scription. 
There are several forms that may be follow¬ 
ed in carrying on the accounts; the good sense 
of any one with a little experience, will suggest 
the most feasible method for him to pursue.— 
That which shall exhibit a full and accurate 
account, in the least space, and which can be 
understood at a glance, is the best. Besides 
the advantages accruing to him who keeps the 
account, as already indicated, there are many 
incidental ones. With those who have pursued 
such a method, occasions have arisen by which 
a reference to their journal has saved disputes, 
and consequently ill feelings with workmen and 
others; for what is written, and written with all 
the circumstances just transpiring, is satisfac¬ 
tory to the parties concerned. Strict accounts 
keep many a friendship from being broken, 
through hard feelings. 
To the young farmer, this course is all im¬ 
portant, and he should not, for any considera¬ 
tion, forego it Following it out, order and 
system will become to him a second nature.— 
Those who have so long traveled in the old 
ways, that such a task is irksome, should set 
their boys at it. Induce them to take hold of YELLOW WATER IN HORSES- Cl T I C11 11UX'dl JSiUSAft.lJ.Hli UUItSfiA 
the matter for vou. It will not only benefit , ^ - CiLA_<L>_ _ ,._. ,,_ 
f , ,, n A correspondent asks how to cure the yel- Hr. Editor: —I notice in your valuable pa- 
yourself, but be of more use to them than gold ^ , Agriculture in the Southern States. — per some remarks on “ breaking horses, from 
in the pocket; for careful business habits, low er ‘ ie s 3 m P omt5 J w ; Our brethren at the south are makin" areat the “ Patent Office Report.” In this operation, 
attached to an upright character, is the best of are, looseness of mane and hair of the tail, Ma’am Glass’ receipt Vor cooking a Surgeon, 
passport, to fortune’s favor. t. e. w. fewness of the eyes and gums the coat “ d “ * ^n t meeting of will apply, First catch the sturgeoiL”- 
1 ___stares and look 3 rough. If I should be allow- 0,1 a suuitinc oasis, ai a recent meeting Jn order to break a colt well, first get a colt of 
Pd in ndvi-p T would sav take two nnarts of tlic “Agricultural Association of the planting good blood; and then he will need very little 
ARTMTFV WRITS ed to advice, I would say, taue two quarts oi ., ,,..m-noi.-;™ 
BREAKING HORSES. 
Agriculture in the Southern States.- 
Mr. Editor:—I notice in your valuable pa¬ 
per some remarks on “ breaking horses,” from 
passports to fortune's favor. 
Our brethren at the south are making great the “ Patent Office Report.” In this operation, 
, , , , . . ,___-.„n Ma’am Glass’ receipt for cooking a sturgeon, 
and commendable efforts to place agncultnie ... . . * _?»> 
. 1 c will apply, viz:—“ irst catch the sturgeon.— 
on a scientific basis. At a recent meeting of j n order break a colt well, first get a colt of 
ARTESIAN WELLS. 1 w ‘", 
_ blood from the neck vein, and by allowing the 
Mr. Moore: —Your correspondent of Ful- blood to cool, it will be nearly all turned to a 
ton, “ M.,” asks some questions, on the subject yellow liquid, which may be taken as sure tes- 
of Artesian Wells, which are difficult to answer timony that the horse has the disease com- 
witliout being familiar with the location and monly known as yellow water. 
or slave holding states,” after listening to some breaking. 
half dozen addresses on several scientific and 
practical subjects, the following resolution, 
among a series of others was passed : 
A colt of good blood is always a colt of 
good courage, and the best way of ascertaining 
a good blooded colt, is to try his courage.— 
See if anything will frighten him—see if he de- 
“ Resolved, That it is the opinion , of this lights in loud noises, such as the sound of a 
meeting that the Association should, at its next drum—the noise of a bridge—the sound of 
knowing the underlying formation. The following recipe has been found success- annual meeting, or so soon thereafter as the cannon, &c. 
One thin^ is well settled, that water rises to ^ * n a nura ber of cases, within my knowledge: amount of subscription shall amount to $500,- A good colt will generally precede his dam 
P ' ° / .j Half pound aloes, i lb. castile soap, i It), cop- 000, memorialize Congress and the Legislatures in traveling. If he lags behind—if he is easily 
the surface every where, > tl.o bon, g.scon- V ^ i lb. anthnonv-nnlvcise of the Southern States, for the purpo* of ob- frightened".! sights, or 8 ou„*,_get rid of him 
timied deep enough, though in some situations, 1 , , .’P . ,, tabling their aid in the completion of a work at once. He will not be worth raising. If 
a great depth is required; and that it does not an( mix 1 101K L m<l v< ^ ie mass 111 0 ,a b rthat is, the establishments of a Central Agri- you have a colt from a good stock, treat him 
depend upon elevated or low land, but upon a bout the size of partridges eggs. Divide the cn itural College] which involves so much of with kindness, never irritate him. Feed him 
fill' variotv and eonstituence of the rock number of balls into four equal doses; give one welfare, not only of the South, but of the en- with salt, crusts of bread, pieces of carrots, &c., 
the variety and eonstituence of the rock. immuei U1 I,wu 1U,U ^ uai UUM3fe ’ ° , - „ 
_ . , , , . of these doses each morning till the balls are tire confederacy. 
In some regions the water-when procured is , T . r _ 
. „ ° „ , , / • p. used up. Let the horse s food be light. Give ^ 
useless for family or farm, stock, being otten , r . , , . , Beet Root Si 
J a mash of bran and warm water, morning and 
e confederacy.” from the hand. Peed him well—give him a 
-- warm stable, and good bed in winter. Halter 
Beet Root Sugar. —P’rench papers speak him and lead him about when he is a year old. 
highly impregnated with sulphur, salt, or bitu- , , \ . , , ’ , in glowing terms of some recent improvements Bridle him at two years, and occasionally put 
° J , 1 „ ° ’ , ,, evening, and let his water be warmed a little ° ° „ , r on his back and alwavs keen him in 
men. For facts to judge from, reference should b . , . „ in the manufacture ot beet root sugar. I he a sauaie on m.s nacK, an ,s p i in 
, , , . J 'T ’ . , . bv throwing a few embers into it before allow- . „ hand, and under kind control. Keep up this 
be had to springs, ravines, or other borings in j nn , j dm drink. After the balls are used, new process is not fully described, but it con- p rac gj CCj till three years old—you may then 
the neighborhood. f sists in lixiviating or washing the pulp, instead - ’ 1 • 11 11 • ’ ‘ “ 
„. ... ,, take wild sulindme, boil it slowly and nnx the ° . . , 
The expense of boring would be covered toy „ . . of pressing it. T he apparatus is very simple, 
, * .. . „ ° , o . . liquor with bran for his mash, night and morn- . . .. , , .. 
d0 cents the toot, for the first hundred feet in . 1 ,, ® .. . costing much less than the hydraulic presses 
all the sedimentary or secondary rocks, except 1I1 °* ^ a w v ‘ l tei ia ’ & Kl ua 3 impioie ugC( ^ an j 20 per cent, more sugar can be 
the cherty lime stones, which sometimes con- ^ 1C ' c< _ ’ an ^ lie F r0 a 1 ^ ies ai< " a ia obtained and with less labor. 
, , , v ,. , •> •, , , ^ • + 1 .^ sists in lixiviating or washing the pulp, instead put a harness on him, and lead him round 111 it. 
take wild sulindme, boil it slowly and nnx the „ ,,,, ° . . , >„ , ,, ., ’ , , , , , 
. , , ’ . of pressing it. The apparatus is very simple, 'lake care that he never gets a chance to break 
linncr roith nrn.n fnr ms mash mrrhl. and mnrn- 10 11 * 1 _ _ _ _ _•... 
tain so much flint, as to interpose very serious 
difficulties and delays. Some rocky strata are 
so cavernous and loose, as to render the rising 
of the water impossible, without tubing below 
the fissures and vacuities, which is expensive. 
If the rocks drop out and show themselves in 
the streams and ravines, a pretty good judg¬ 
ment could be formed of their practicability, or 
costing much less than the hydraulic presses fr om you, or run away. In the spring, summer 
. . on _ , and fall, give him a good pasture to exercise 
now used, and 20 per cent, more sugar can be where ^ e caQ mn | nd C0 l nS oli (1 a t c his limbs. 
horse will soon regain his wonted health and obtai ned and with less kbor._ At four you may harness him in a sled, and 
, . . „ afterward in a light wagon—always remain by 
strength. If the horse is young and of very Tiie New York Horticultural Society hia head. Do not blind him—let‘him see eve- 
full habits, it is deemed a good practice to take Las concluded to accept Mr. Barnum’s propo- ry thing that is going on around him. A liar- 
two quarts of blood more about the fifth day s iti 0 n to hold their next horticultural exhibi- ™ w is a good thing to tame him down, 
after the first bleeding; but copious bleeding is tion in his museum. Mr. Barnum has agreed If you want him to work with another horse, 
not advisable in this disease. to pay all the premiums, and all the necessary y°“ “7 now harness him with a horse that is 
Rufus b. Ransom. exnenscs of the exhibition, including adverbs- f „i,i ,,.;n m 
mem coma oe rormeu 01 uieir pracucaumty, or Yellow Water.— I noticed in your paper “ , ® ^ 
the opinion of a geologist acquainted with the an inquiry for a remedy for the yellow water the S°cietyatleast$m 
formation of the region, won.d be a good guide j ] 10rseg . Some years ago, in Montgomery „ n ^ ' T . .... . 
to the exneriment . Y r , » , , / Mr. C. C. Palmer, of Lima, Mich., sends 
10 me expciiiucnu county, the above disease proved very fatal to ,, ... „ ,. 
mi • . . __•_1_x_x___x J 1 x J fho oriitnr nl tnA Minin ors) 
formation of the region, would be a good guide 
to the experiment. 
The primitive rocks give the best water, but 
often require great depths of boring, at great 
expense, and are then quite uncertain. 
, „ ._;_i ,, 1 , you may now harness him with a horse that is 
to pay all 11. o premiums, and the necessary ^ and in a „ situ . 
expenses of the exhibition, including adverbs- u tj ong> x \t five years old, he will be fit to put 
ing, fitting up the hall, tables, &c., and will pay to any light work, in saddle and harness. But 
the Society at least $100. them he should not be overloaded or strained 
_ , m , _ at this or any other age. At Peight years old, 
the horse is mature. His bones, muscles and 
cords are fully developed and consolidated.— 
the editor of the Michigan Farmer a sample jj. C. Betton in Granite Farmer. 
a great number of horses, until a traveler gave , .. . . r ... x , . 
° , , . of wool, that is something of a curiosity. It is 
a remedy, which ho had known successtol m of a dark brown color _ but barred at iotervals 
T„ all deon boring 'the water is found to lhe diSeaSe ' ' Vas: - Take swect a fl ,le with a lighter color-presenting in miniature 
In all deep borings, the water m found to ^ twi Md hard maple tree twigs; make a ,. „ A T ,„. 
SOWISG CORN FOR FODDER. 
grow colder for about 50 feet, after which it 
grows warmer, at the rate of one degree for 
every 55 feet as far as is jet known, say oier 0 p above tea, and give it to the horse three 
2000 feet. times a day; wet up wheat bran with the tea 
The cause of the rising of the water to the aud give him to eat> and aU he will drink . K 
surface and often greatly above it, is one of the that is but a litfle> give it to him from a bottle. 
° v 5 ° ’ the appearance of a raccoon’s tail. The editor As spring will soon be upon us, it is reason- 
strong tea of them; dissolve a table-spoonful of . g iJssured that j t i s a fair sample of the whole able to suppose that every practical farmer is 
coperas, and a tea-spoonful of nitre, in a quart dccce laying out certain grounds for his various 
of the above tea, and give it to the horse three CtC __ crops; and as the period in the history of ag- 
.• „ j qtt . f -j|, , „ riculture has arrived when all farmere must 
Michigan against the World for Onions, economize, by putting in those crops which 
-We are told by the Michigan Farmer, that will most remunerate him for his labor, as a 
® •; .... that is but a little, give it to nun trom a Dottle. t j ie j^ ev _ Hajlmond, of Grand Rapids, means to effect this end, allow me to call the 
most difficult problems to explain m the whole The above remedy had the desired effect to • d t , i t thirteen and a half attention of practical agriculturists to the sub¬ 
circle of natural philosophy. The books give cure all that were recently attacked by thedis- Zhl n lod of^ound - J ecl of sowiQ S com for ^der. 
no other solution to the question, than a higher ease ._C. P. Kimball. Rutland, JY. Y. ^ roirni i- l > •• Last spring, I sowed about three acres of 
source and water seeking its level; but that Ihis is at the rate of 2,160 bushels to the acre. corD) intending to cut it green for soiling, but 
presumption utterly fails to meet the facts, as Give your horse one table-spoonful of pow- M ho can present, a greater product/ owing to the favorableness of the season for 
the water rises as readily in high land, as in low, dered copperas, once a day for three days, then T ^ ‘ ^ * *~T ~ grass, but one acre was cut the other two 
, .. J ,, . ... Mr. J. A. Poi.hemus, of Calhoun Co., Mich., were cured for fodder. I have no doubt the 
and it cannot be supposed that dipping strata omit three days, then give the same quantity > from produce from the one acre was equal to ten 
is every where formed, to meet the contingency again another three days, and at the same s " ’ \ . . , ... acres of ordinary grass made into hay. The 
of w'ater rising wdierever an opening is made time give him no other drink but tea made of S1X 3* ' e P aniH 1 J eimocs. j goo pro , k est way to raise it, is to plow and harrow the 
of sufficient depth. the bark or the limbs of the shaking asy, or buly.^ ^ _ ground as it lor corn or potatoes; then start 
Others have suggested that as water was the quiver leaf. You may secure the drink in a M r. Henry Case, of Irondequoit, Monroe every oaleTfureow untilThe^iece of gloundis 
sole agent of the distribution and deposition pail, so that he can get at it wffien he wants, Y., has just shown us a parsnip root completed; then run The roller over, and it 
of all the sedimentary rocks, it enters largely and not upset it Continue the drink by him wefehin" 4^ lbs. Who can beat this? needs no more attention. We put three and a 
into their present composition; and thus on bor- four or five days after giving him the copperas, half bushels of seed to the acre. I would pre- 
ing and allowing vent, the superincumbent Mix the copperas in a mess of chopped feed, in 
pressure forces it up, on the principle and law r s which he will be most likely to eat it. 
that all fluids obey. But this principle will Simon W. Vescelius. 
hardly bear investigation, as the force being Efifleld, Tompkins Co., N. Y. 
spent, the fountain would fail, which is not cdhivp whimw 
found to be the case, as they are constant and “ ^ __ 1 ‘ ’ 
uniform in their discharges. Atnn-PT?- _T nntu-r* an innnirv nhrmt 
Inquiries anil ^nstoers. 
Fall Plowing, <fec.—What is your opinion re¬ 
specting fall plowing fot spring crops on clay or 
half bushels of seed to the acre. I would pre¬ 
fer putting it on a piece of ground that was 
not to be seeded, in order to save labor in the 
curing. All that would be necessary is <o cut 
and shock as other corn, and let it stand until 
dry, then bind it in sheaves and haul it to the 
barn or shed, and salt it. Cattle eat it with 
SPRING WHEAT. gravelly soil. Also which is the cheapest food great avidity) an d milk better than when fed on 
for milch cows, shorts at $13 per ton, or Indian Lay. We purpose putting down from ten to 
Mr. Moore: — I notice an inquiry about corn at 75 cents per bushel.—T. Ripley, Coticsus, fifteen acres this spring, and calculate to save 
It has also been attempted to account for spring wheat,—“ what is the best kind to sow, Uv. Co., N. Y. twofold by the operation. ^ First, in curing hay 
he difficulty, by the admitted fact of great and what quantity of seed per acre.” Thesug- On an underdrained clay soil, we should pre- there is almost always difficulty in^procuring 
central heat, in fact of the melted fluidity of gestion is made, that on account of the high fer fall plowing. On a wet clay soil, fall plow- ^ead^f mowin" from feR/to"fifty acres°we’\viU 
the entire centre of the globe; which acting up- price of bread-stuffs, it would be advisable to ing leaves the land cold and sodden in the have them for pasture, which does not impov- 
on the water that is constantly percolating sow largely of spring wheat. I have cultivated spring, and in poor condition for early opera- erish the land like mowing. I think there is no 
down, is converted into steam, which forcing spring wheat to a considerable extent in former tions. On such land fall plowing may be a crop which will pay better than sowed corn.— 
upwards, creates a great pressure, and finding its years. Have sown the white chaff bearded, matter of convenience, but to our minds it is Let our farmers try it.- l)cl. Republican. 
way to the surface wherever the rocks are per- and white bald, and also the Italian spring of questionable benefit. As a general thing, ** ‘ 
forated artificially, and in the warm and hot wheat This last is decidedly the best kind 1 we should not fall plow a light gravelly soil.— WARMING WATER I OR ANIMALS, 
springs in various parts of the earth. ever was acquainted with. One excellence But there are many circumstances which mod- At Qpe of tllG ao - r i cu lt ura l discussions at lhe 
All the theories are mere hypotheses, while peculiar to it is, it will produce well on light ify such a conclusion. State House last winter, the question was 
at this period of our knowledge of the interior thin land. It has a strong stalk, and except We think the shorts would be cheapest raised in regard to the advantages of warming 
WARMING WATER FOR ANIMALS. 
portions of the earth, it is presumptuous to at¬ 
tempt to settle. h. y. 
H mere are many ciroumsuumes wmen mou- At Qne of the agricuUura l d i SCUS sions at lhe 
■ such a conclusion. State House last winter, the question was 
We think the shorts would be cheapest raised in regard to the advantages of warming 
- water for stock, in cold weather. Mr. Brooks, 
Grass Seed for an Orchard.— I wish to know of Princeton, stated that he had tried an ex¬ 
on very rich ground will not lodge or fall down. - water for stock, in cold weather. Mr. brooks, 
Its kernel is long, not white in appearance, Grass Seed for an Orchard.-I wish to know of Princeton, stated that he had tried an ex- 
.. whether timothy or clover seed is best to stock penment on a small scale winch satisfied turn 
like the white flint winter w lea i sun orchard with t ] iat has been Mowed fe r years ? thatthe thing, under some circumstances, might 
or bran very thin, and the flour white, sweet 
and excellent About the time of its introduc- 
, . , , . . , an orchard with that has been plowed for years? 
TJR FOR SQUASH BUGS. *>"“> «■><> flour white, sweet n has been remarkcd h , me lbat c!(Jvcr rain 
T , . --- , . ,, and excellent. About the time ol its mtroduc- „„ orc l iard . The soil is Bandy— P. S„ JfoioK 
In answer to inquiries of friends, in regard to t5oll( sami) i e s were sent to Virginia—it was Morris N Y 
tho culture of squashes, Mr Beigus says, “their cuUivale d, weighed, ground, and made into ' We w0 „ ld not ^ down a good orchard 
grea est enemy is the si mkjmg, and he only bread, and decided upon, by a company of gen- It is taxin our eilerous soil t00 m , lch 
effectual remedy against their depredations ho Ueme n engaged in wheat growing and milling, ^ for abu ” dnllc c of good fruit , M „. el | 
has lound, !s to take them one by one aud sev- ond pronounced equal to winter wheat. It Indhm or liraath clove , 
er the head and horns from the body, &o. Th» ban weighed 60 to 64 lbs. the bushel In my &c B nt if you must seed it down, « should 
is rather a serious talk, and I would modest y experience it has never failed to produce a fcr cloTer to timothy, as less exhausting to 
suggest to him to drop, every few days, a little l arge crop) muc h larger than winter wheat, and go5] 
tar upon the ground, around and between the Las never been affected with rust or smut, nor " ‘ ‘ - ; - 
plants, when the insect first makes its appear- Ly the fly, except once. In this instance, Culture of Hops.— Will you or any of your 
auce, being always specially careful not to let it waa sown alongside a piece of winter wheat readers inform me of thu best 1,K,<le <)f preparing 
it touch the plants, as it will in that case that was destroyed by the fly, and it shared the ground for hops ? Also where the roots can 
blacken and kill. It has seemed to me that the same fate. Two bushels to 2 J per acre is be procured, and at what price. Any other in- 
xi ~ a. i ^ x xi u . formation in regard to laying down a hop-gar- 
the sine.1 of the tar is as offensive to the bug lhe am011nl ofse ed needed. It was introduced dc wi| , ^ fun ack „„; lcdgc a by-M. J. 
as their odor is to my olfactories when engaged from ltaly in t 0 Rome, Oneida County, N. Y., s > Williamsburg, Va. 
in such an onset as he recommends; and if it and Lag probably been cultivated there until _____ 
really is so, I am sure the bug will keep a re- ^Le present lime—the earlier it is sown the Early Planting. —Farmers in the vicinity 
spectful distance. I have found this applica- Letter. Farmer 1). of Camden, N. J., have commenced planting 
tion as effectual for plants as the same upon -- potatoes. The soil is a dry sandy one. In the 
the nostrils of a sheep is against the fly with Wire Worm. —The garden of one of my neighborhood ol freehold the frost is quite 
which it is assailed in the hot season. y. neighbors was very much infested with wire °* .V 1 . 1 : rW u . nd and Pawing commenced. 
be procured, and at what price. Any other in¬ 
formation in regard to laying down a hop-gar¬ 
den, will be gratefully acknowledged by—M. J. 
S., Williamsburg, Va. 
really is so, 1 am sure me oug win keep a re- t Le present time—the earlier it is sown the Early Planting. —Farmers in the vicinity L , I * r . i, ' • , 
spectful distance. I have found this applica- better> Farmer 1). of Camden, N. J., have commenced planting ^’o' drilicuDv 0 f the kind is experienced now! 
tion as effectual for plants as the same upon -- - potatoes. The soil is a dry sandy one. In the The animals are allowed to drink freely, and 
the nostrils of a sheep is against the fly with Wire Worm.—T he garden of one of my neighborhood of freehold the lrost, is quite dewater is used copiously in cleaning their 
which it is assailed in the hot season. y. neighbors was very much infested with wire o'K o t ie gioum am p owing commence . i; m bs, evidently for the promotion of their 
J , , , The soil there is a sandy loam, not quite so . Tf . J . *. 
worms. He happened to open a corn-cob that ij g Lt as at Camden, which is opposite Phil a- 10a L u * 0,1 “ ‘ ■ 
Stretches in SHEEr. — Having had consid- had been in the ground, and found a number delphia. ‘ ‘ * 
erable experience in this disease, I would rec- in the pith of the cob. He took the hint, and Many fanners on Long Island are busy pre- Gearing and Harness of all kinds, should 
ommeud giving sheep affected with it a strong stuck two or three half cobs around each hill P a ’hig foi spring ciops. . * K! cuicfullj <> vci 1 cui,c 1 1 uii( cxanii i k t . All 
, o , , 1 , , , j . ,11 -i J Sunday and Monday, March 12 and 13, m found out of order should be repaired, and such 
dose of salt and water. I have treated several ot corn, leaving one end visible above ground. this Cit> / were clear gprin^-like days. A few as may not be needed for use should be put 
cases in this way, and have never lost a patient In a few days he found from one to eight in 8UC l will set the gardeners agog about here.— away out of the weather. It should all receive 
—C. P., Jersey, Ohio. each cob. Try it, who will.—C. P. Kinrall. Crass is beginning to sprout.— JY. Y. Trib. a coat of oil or grease and lampblack. 
It has been remarked to me that clover will ruin be made to pay. „ . 
, , • , t> o .f . Our attention 1ms lately been called to a 
. „ plan for warming water by steam, which is de- 
Morns, A. i. serving notice. At the New England Stable, 
We would not seed down a good orchard j n this city, sixty horses are kept, and all the 
at all. It is taxing our generous soil too much water used for their drink, and lor such other 
to ask for an abundance of good fruit, as well purposes as are required about the establish-; 
, , T ,. ,. ,, , ment, is warmed to about the temperature ot 
as wheat, or Indian corn, or timothy, clover bIoo J. he at by a very simple and cheap contri- 
&c. But if you must seed it down, we should vance _ A boiler is placed on the stove which 
prefer clover to timothy, as less exhausting to is used for warming the office and harness-room, 
tLe soil. and a lead pipe is attached to the boiler and 
--- carried to the watering trough, which is sup- 
Culture OF Hors.— Will you or any of your plj ed f r0 m a hydrant The fire ordinarily re- 
readers inform me of the best mode of preparing quired in the stove, raises sufficient steam to 
the ground for hops ? Also where the roots can keep the water in the trough constantly warm, 
be procured, and at what price. Any other in- although the length ol pipe is over sixty feet, 
formation in regard to laying down a hop-gar- and ’ s ex P osed the cold ail. 
den, will be gratefully acknowledged by—M. J. ^ e are informed that the adxantagc to the 
S., Williamsburg, Va. Worses, of drinking warm water is very great 
__ ___ The proprietors of the stable state that tormer- 
m ,, . ,, .... ly, horses were frequently injured by drinking 
Early Planting -Farmers m the vicinity ^ wh en they were heated by exercise, 
of Camden N. J have commenced planting No difficil i ty of tLe kind is experienced now. 
potatoes The soil is a dry sandy one .In the T he animals are allowed to drink freely, and 
