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10th MUM the —Can month, lx* but sown it would up have the j
of
been better to have gotten it in earlier, j
If the ground is in good order, it will it!
he fit to cut in six weeks—but
should be heavily manured, plowed
deeply and thoroughly, and then har¬
rowed aud rolled—sow two to four
peeks seed to the acre, (some consider
the smallest quantity sufficient); the
a Ivuntagc will he realized by dusting
the ground over with a bushel of
plaster to the acre after the seed is
sown, and the plaster and seed then
harrowed in lightly and rolled. When
sown late, the danger is that the frost
ma}' take it, which is very injurious
to it; to guard against which cut it
when it is fully in bloom. From a
deep loamy soil, well manured, and
the laud plowed well, a yield of ut
lesst two tons or more of good hay can
bo cut from an acre—the manure
suitable, per acre, will be, say ‘20
double horse cart loads of stable or
barnyard manure; or 100 lbs. anruno
niated guano and 250 lbs, fine bone
dust. This is a plant most suitable
for the South, and if the farmer and
planter would pay more attention to
its cultivation, he would find that he
would be relieved from the necessity
of sending North lor hay. Recent
publications in the Farmer from the
most reliable and practical men, show,
conclusively that, by furnishing the
proper food for the plants, clover and
millet and other such productions,
can be as easily produced at the South
as they are in the other sections of
the country.— Ex.
lien Manure as a Fercilizer .—
Hen manure is an excellent fertilizer.
It should be kept dry until it is needed
for use, and then it may be well
mixed into the soil or he dissolved and
applied as a liquid manure', taking
care not to give too much to tender
plants as it is very strong. The liquid
sprinkled upon plants iufested with
insects is saiutory in its effects, but
it is better for this purpose if pulver¬
ized fine while dry and mixed with dry
dust from the road, and then sprinkled
on plentifully while the dew is on.
Guano is in no respect better than
good hen manure. No ashes or lime
should be mixed with it as it dispels
the strength of the manure. This is
something always easy to obtain, and
is, without exception, otic of the best
substances known for such uses.— Ex
Watering Plants .—One of the
most important points iu window
gardening is watering. There should
be plenty of cracks in the bottom of
the pot, so as to let the water pass off
rapidly, and thus ensure perfect drain¬
age. This is one of the few rules
without any exception, as there is not
a single plant suitable for iviudow
culture which will flourish if the water
be allowed to stagnate in the bottom
of the pot.
Mulching. —Too much cannot be
said about properly mulching young after
trees, especially the first season
they are set ; it saves a great deal of
work in destroying weeds, aud during
a dry season will often prevent trees
dying.
American Grape* —A corrcspond
ont of the Boston Spnialor , after a
late trip through the vine-growing
countries of Europe, is convinced that
American grape-growers follow too
bci vilely the process of European the cul¬
ture*. It is well known that Eu¬
ropean grapes can be grown upon
this continent only oil the Pacific
slope; whcre*thc climatic conditions
resemble th<*e of the western coast of
the Eastern continent. Our native
grapes being adapted to an entirely
different class of conditions, would
naturally be expected to require a
different treatment. Our excessive
pruning, for example, is thought by
many to seriously cripple tbo pro¬
ductive power of American grapes.
To test this matter for himself, the
writer in the Spectator commenced
to vary the treatment of his own
grapes from the imported methods,
lie now raises his trclises to the
height of twelve feet, and trains his
vines so as to produco the heaviest
fruitage at the top of the trellises. He
finds that their elevation above the
ground, and subsequent greater expo¬
sure to the sun’s rays, secures them
from rot and mildew. While these
diseases, with leaf-blight and tendency
of fruit to bursting, affect t<Jia con¬
siderable extent the vineyards of bis
neighbors, lie is entirely without an¬
noyance on that score.
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An Excellent Varnish for Harness.
— Procure half pound or a pound of
gum shellac, according to the quantity
desired ; break the scales fine, and put
them in a jug or bottle ; add good
alcohol sufficient to cover the gum;
cork tightly, and place where it will
be kept warm. Iu about two days, if
shaken frequency, the gum will he
dissolved and ready for use. li the
liquid appeals as thick as thin mo¬
lasses, add more alcohol. To one
quart of varnish add one ounce of
good lampblack and an ounce of gum
camphor. Such varnish will not ren
dcr leather hard ; but will keep the
harness from becoming soaked with
water, and the surface clean and neat
for a long time. A coat of it will
effectually prevent the oil in the leather
from soiling one's hands. Nothing is
better to render a farmer’s boots water
proof than an occasional coat of this
leather varnish.— Hume Journal.
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Peas are of Egyptian origin. Celery
originated in Germany. Thechesnut
came from Italy. The onion origina¬
ted in Egypt. The nettle comes Irom
Europe, Tobacco is a native of Vir¬
ginia. The citron is a native of
Greece. The pine is a native of
America. Oats originated in North
Africa. Rye originally came from
Siberia. The poppy originated iu the
East. The mulberry originated in
Persia. Parsley was first known in
Sardinia. The pear and apple are
from Europe. Spinach was first cul¬
tivated in Arabia. The sunflower
was brought from Peru. The walnut
and peach came from Persia. The
horse chestnut is a native of Thibet.
The cucumber came from the East
Indies. The radish originated in
China and Japan. Potatoes and In¬
dian corn originated in America.
Borer.
A careful study of the habits of this
pest to the orchard, will establish tin*
following facts, which, if promptly
and vigorously acted upon, can hardly
tail to secure exemption, attacks. to It a seldom great
extent, from its
attacks strong, healthy trees, but pre¬
fers those that from being recently
transplanted, or from neglect, have
become weak or stunted. When trees
are twined with tall, naked trunks,
exposed to the scorching rays of the
sun, the baik becomes thickened and
comparatively inert, and especially
so, when the tree leans so as to receive
the direct rays of the sun during the
hottest part of the day. This tur
nishes an inviting field for the opera
tion of tho borer, as is shown by the
destruction of large patches of bark
praducing what are commonly called
“sun scalds,” but which a closer ex¬
amination will invariably show to be
the work of this insect.
After a careful stucy of all the rem¬
edies proposed, as also the habits of
the enemy, we would recommend the
following as the most effectual : Mis
soap and water to the consistency of
paint, and into this throw any refuse
tobacco that can bo procured, let ii
soak for a few days, ©r steep for an
hour or two over a fire, and when
cool, apply with a brush to the trunk
and larger limbs of the tree; and re¬
peat tin? same as often as it may be
washed (iff by drenching lains till
about tbo first of July. Alter which,
for that year, there is no danger. Keep
an eye constantly on tin.* watch for
the intruder and when bis pathway
can be discovered kill him by running
a wire after him and plugging up his
I hole with soap.
A wide, low spreading top that will
completely shade the entire trunk is
almost a sure preventive, and if the
ground can he kept quite wot fir two
feet around the tree during most of
May and June, it is nearly as effect¬
ive or.
STANDARD
Cano Machinery
For Sorgo and
Sugar Cane.
The only recognised
Htumlurds in Cano Ma
chlu^n aro t 1 m
COOK EVAPORATOR.
AMD
VICTOR OaNK MILL.
11)ere arc of these Machine*, Oveb 31,000 is uni;
They have taken tho FIRST PREMIUMS at
117 STATE FAIRS.
Send for Descriptive Catalogue and^Price List,
BLYMYER, NORTON & CO., Cincinnati, 0.
Manufacturers of Cane Mills and Evaporators
Farm, School, aud Church Bells, Buckeye Thrash
er, Feed Cutter.-, Coru Shellers, Com and Cob
Crushers, etc. July—3
r PR EES, BULBS, HEDGE PLANTS, SEEDS’
J- Fruit Wnit. aud l 1 lower Plates. C talogue* *AtC.
F. K. PJICENIX, Bloomington Nursery, 111.
July—4m
FOR SALE.
A new SAW MILL, 52 inch Circular Saw. 30 foot
Carriage, everything complete. Will be sold very
low for cash. Apply to
WILCOX, GIBBS k CO.,
No. v>9 Bay Street,
my—tl Savannah, GA.
^ VOID QUACKS.- ■A vieUm of early tndlacre
_tion. causing nervous debility, premature
decay, etc., having tried in vain every advertised
remedy, has discovered a simple means of self
cure, which he will seud free to his fellow-suffer¬
ers. Address J. H. REEVES, 78 Nasasu street
New York. sept-lim
The Chicago Farm Pumps
— JUK D—
Patent Porcelain-1 iiuil Iron Winder Pumps
For Cisterns and Wells of any Dtptlt,
Aro Cheap, Durablo ani Efficient.
OVEB 100,000 SOLD.
EVERY PUMP WARRANTED.
Any Person Can Sot Then.
8ol<l everywhere by dealers in SI•inibinl F inn W.»
chinory, Hardware and Plantation Siijipli« ■•*.
Descriptive Catalogue* sent on application. For
terms, address the manufm hirer*.
J. F. TEMPLE & SONS,
CHICAGO. 11.1.
my—3t
SORGHUM
Refined by means the most aimp'o and effect
iv t ». Just what H <rglium growers want. In gen¬
eral use for five years. Semi for circulars.
CLOUGH REFINING CO..
July—2 Cincinnati, Ohio.
PER WEEK and expenses paid.
mM I ■ We want a rebald** agent in nv< ry
County In the U. S. Address
HUDSON RIVER WIRE CO, Id)
Malden Ijuie, N. V., or Chicago, III Jen* ly
•TO Ton* Hoc la Noll.
The very tieat article for stock of all kinds.
Kv.try funner should have a lump of it in his
h‘*r*e trough, bog Ih-h, cow lot ami sheep pasture.
It is in lumps «>f5t » .V lb*. or more. Packed In
barrels of .‘(in) ll»s. 2c |*er lb. Smaller quantities
3c per lb. Liberal discount to merchants by th *
ton. For Hale by
WILCOX, GIBBS .f CO.
14* Bay at,, Savannah, Ga.
■ Great Chance for Agents. —
Do you want an agency, total or traveling,
with an opportunity to make $5 to $20 a
■■ <Uy. selling our new 7 Strand H 'hue Hire
C/eM*« Lints? Ihry lustfnrmtr ; sample
ho there 1 m no risk. Address at <**• -
nldeu litrtr \l\rt WorLi, a>r. Water St.
Lauo, N. Y., or 1(1 Dearborn Ht. Chica¬
go HL sep— 12ut
DISSOLVED BONES.
Agricultural Salt.
Wo have a good supply of K. Clark’s Iiinaolved
Bones, also Turks Island aud Liverpool Sait,
which will be sold low for Agricultural purpose*
for cash. Orders solicited and promptly filled
by WILCi >X, OI UBS A CO..
148 Hay street.
Savannah, <»a
NOTICE.;
Haring discontinued our Branch House
Augusta da., we have appointed Mess ra BAKER
k ANSLKY, No. 2C7 Broad street. as» *» Agent*
at that point. They will keep cnustsall>*> n hand
a full snpply of our Guanos, and all orders tint
them will have prompt attention.
WILCOX, GIBBS k CO.,
Importers aud dealers iu Guanos,
Savannah, Os., and Charleston, H V.