Newspaper Page Text
Agricultural Department.
BERMUDA GRASS!
—' 1 ■■■ #
The Greatest Stock and Cattle Food
That is on the Market.
THE MOKKY THERE IB IN ITS CULTURE.
The Profits Per Acre—How it Pays to
Raise the Hay—Some Facts Con
nected with the Grase.
From the Greensboro Herald-Journal.
Bermuda grass is the blessing which
nature gave to Greene county.
Ten years ago the grass was con
sidered a curse. Five years later it
began to make felt its wonderful ad
vantages. To-day it is looked npou
by those who have given it an exper
irnent, as one of the most profitable
of all the crops which spring from our
soil.
It will be impossible, in this arti
cle to give more thun a brief account
of the advantages of Bermuda grass
and the numerous profits which arise
from its cultivation.
NATURE'S GIFT.
Bermuda grass is, in the strongest
sense of the word, nature’s gift. How
it was brought to this country is not
definitely known, but we hear of ma
ny farmers, who, before the war,
made cotton King, abusing a grass
wh ch showed itself in every imagina
ble place, which grew upon hitherto
barren hillsides and flourished luxuri
antly in the meadows and low lands.
All efforts to stamp out the growth
of this grass were futile. Hug up by
the roots and lying in the hottest Au
gust sun, it would still have the vital
ity left that would cause it to grow.
Farms where the grass grew thick
and strong depreciated in worth, and
enough to cause any fanner to lose
temper and patience was the appear
ance in his field of the famous Bermu
da grass.
BEGINS TO BE API’IWCCIATKU.
There were some few farmers and
others, however, who believed that
the grass possessed merits, and ex
periments were made with it in vari
ous ways. It was demonstrated that
wherever the grass secured a hold, it
acted as a brace for the land and hill-
tides which were formerly covered
with gullies and washes quickly filled
witli rich eurtli and the land became
strQng and solid.
It was not until as far along as the
early eighties that tlie merits of the
grass became generally appreciated,
and even after many had from expe
rience, realized the blessing of it, there
were hundreds who dared not toucli
it. But every year the grass made
progress and became more and more
appreciated. It was shown that as a
pasture grass for stock of ail kinds it
could not be excelled, aud as a hay it
lias no superiors. When these facts
became fully appreciated, Bermuda
grass rose aud it is now considered
one of the best of all the adjuncts of
the thrifty Middle Georgia farm.
WHAT IT PRODUCES
This Is in brief, a sketch of Bermu
da grass and the manner it first came
before the public Every day adds to
i's popularity aud every year it is be
coming more and more a profit to the
Georgia farm. Reports of its produc
tiveness hear the first impressicyi of
exaggeration, but to those who are
familiar with it, it is needless to say
that the repo ts are not overdrawn.
Of this wonderful grass there are
three cuttings a year. Home years
when the fall holds good there ure
four, but the general average is three.
The first cui ting is made generally
about the first of May and while not
o clean or abundant as the later
crops, it finds a ready sale on the mar
ket, at a tair price. The second and
third crops follow in July and Sep
tember, while often a fourth crop is
harvested as late as October.
The average product of Bermuda
grass hay per acre is about eight
thousand pounds, although in mauy
instances it has gone above these fig
ures. The greatest record of the cut
t ng of Bermuda hay from one acre
was thirteen thousand pounds, or six
tons and a half. The land from which
t his hay was cut was very fine river
bottoms, aud special attention bad
been paid to its culture.
In tbe early portions of the year
when the market is full and the hay
green the price ranges from thirty-
live to forty rents per hundred
pounds. In tiie fall and winter sea
sons, however, the price goes to 75
cents uud often *1 per hiiudred and
finds a ready sale at these figures.
There are numbers of ha> growers
in lirceoe county with whom their
crop of Bermuda is an important and
profitable item From these farmers
we glean tlie following facts relative
to tbe productiveness of Bermuda
grtiso aud tbe profit which is in it.
t he cost per acre for harvesting
and housing tlie hav is about $10.50
which includes the hire of hands,
mules and rent of cutting machine.
The average price is $17.00 per ton
and with an average of three tons to
the acre the profit from the sale of
Bermuda hay is about $40 per acre.
This is a better profit than on any
similar orop. In inanv cates (where
persons own their machine and mules)
the coBt is even reduced below the
figure named above and the cash prof
it is correspondingly greater.
- Barns for storing and curing the
hay can be erected at a small cost and
the additional price paid for well cur
ed hay more than compensates for
this expense. Numbers of farmers,
especially those ulong the, river and
creek bottoms, have large and sub
stantial barns aud every season sell
.hundreds of dollars worth of hay to
the stockmen and dealers iu the va
rious cities.
One grower of Bermuda grass in
Greene sold from twenty acres of land
last year eleven hundred bales of bay.
The average price paid him was nine
ty cents per hundred, he realized
about $1,000 for the eleven hundred
bales. The housing and packing cost
urn about $300, leaving a profit of
$800 or fully forty dollars an acre.
The Bermuda grass is considered by
stockmen to be very superior as a
stock food. Lorrillard. the owner of
the great trotting and racing horses,
uses no other hay for feeding his stock
except Bermuda. This he buys direct
from Greene county, paying a hand
some price for it. , . , . .
The Bermuda hay is declared to
be excellent for the stock and the
more it is used the better it is liked.
The fact that stables like Lorillard s
using this hay exclusively is one of
the greatest points in its favor. It is
nutritious and strong and given to
stock both muscle and strength. As
a cow and cattle food it has no supe
rior and few equals.
AS A PASTURE GRASP.
No person who is unfamiliar with
Bermuda grass can appreciate the .
value of it as a pasture grass. It is
the first grass to put forth in the
spring and from early March until
October and November it remains J
green and delicious. An acre lieavi- ,
ly sodded will graze several head of j
cattle, horses or sheep, and daring ^
the summer months scarcely any oth- j
er food is necessary to keep stock of i
all kinds iu prime condition. Even j
hogs fatten rapidly on Bermuda grass j
and greatly enjoy the rich and deli- i
cious pasturage. On a few acres of
land, well sodded in Bermuda the
farmer in Greene county can early
maintain his plow stock, milch cows
and hogs almost without expense. It
is impossible in this article, to give
more than a passing notice of the
wonderful grass. We have set fortli
only a few poiuts showing its|worth
and the money which is in it. We
consider that one of the greatest ad
vantages Greene county possesses is
in her Bermuda grass lands. Every
year its cultivation and sale are add
ing thousands of dollars to the reve
nue of her farmers.
Just Arrived.
A large lot of Breech ami Muzzle Loading
Schofield’s Iron Works!
Manufacturers of and Dealers In
STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS,
Guns and Rifles at Low Prices, Saw Mllis, Cotton Presses, Iron and
Winchester Repeating Rifles, at $14.00 each.
A FULL LINE OF
Cooking and Heating Stoves,
and Coal Grates,
-ALL AT-
Bottom Prices for the Gash!
I have the Largest and Best Stock of
Builder’s Hardware
that has ever been in the city. All bought before the advance on
Iron. Call and see and get prices.
JOSEPH STALEY.
Milledgeville, Jan. 28, 1891).
30 ly
The Mnle.
If there is one of the dumb beasts
that deserves a kind word it is the
mule.
Worked all day, Monday to Satur
day night, half fed all the while
then driven to a vehicle, or rid
den, 20 miles on Sunday by negroes,
he or she deserves a word in sympa
thy, if no more: We have never
written poetry on the dumb beast
line—but we could, if it would do
good. But, in tlie absence of verse
and other expressions of our own, we
tender to the Mule the following tri
bute:
From the Lancaster Examiner.
There is one fact in the history of
George Washington we do not appre
ciate. He was not only the “first In
war, first in peace and first in the
hearts of his countrymen,” but the
first to brihg a Spanish jackass to
the states. I think it would be a true
economy for our farmers to raise
mules for farm work. They are hardy,
live long, of great endurance, eat
half as much as a horse, cot subject
to disease, and are patient and relia
ble if treated with any degree of
kindness. If farmers will not raise
good horses they can easily get good
mules. As a matter of economy they
should try the experiment.
Lei Medeia.
HA. MAH
UNACQUAINTED WITH THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE COUNTRY, WILL OBTAIN
MUOH VALUABLE INFORMATION FROM A STUDY OF THIS MAP OF
Will soiti** one familiar with the
subject of grasses, furnish a short ar
tide on the above grasses, giving ori
gin of its introduction liere, its analy
sis as compared with other grasses,
aud its virtue as a food for sheep and
cattle grazing?
Vetch has also made its appearance
very generally iu I he past few years,
particularly in ail around this city,
and as 1 notice cattle will leave all
other gra-ses to eat it, there is sufii
cient merit in it to be so discussed as
to enable the average farmer to be
come familiar with its qualities and
merits. Bell Tower.
Milledgeville, Ga., May 22, 1890.
His Wife Suffered from Erysipelas.
Mr. John O. Rogers, of Dana, Illi
nois, writes as follows under date of
March 27, 1890: “My wife was for
years an invalid from a blood trouble,
had suffered at times from Erysipe
las. She tried many remedies adver
tised as blood purifiers, but received
no benefit. A few bottles of Swift’s
Specific (S. S. S.) cured her of Erysip
elas and other blood troubles. From
the first her appetite increased, und
her general health improved in every
way. She considers 8. S. S. the best
blood purifier and tonic she ever saw,
and is willing for anyone suffering as
she was to be referred to her.
Brass Castings of any Pattern,
A Specialty of Shafting Pulleys and Mill Gearing, Iron Pipe, Pipe Fittins
Brass Valves Lubricators Packing, Jet Pumps, and full line-of *
Machinists’ Supplies, Manufacturer’s agent for
The (celebrated Hancock Inspirator.
C-e^Our facilites for BOILER BUILDING are unexcelled.
J. S. SCHOFIELD & SON
ACON, QA.
Feb. 2(ith, 1890.
34 ly
Oconee River Brick Yard!
1,000,000 First-Class Building Brick
For Sale!
First-Class Repressed Tile,
For Basement F loors and Hearths, a bpecialty. Capacity of works
5,000,000 per Season.
J. W. McMILLAN, Proprietor.
R. W. McMILLAN, Manager.
Milledgeville, Ga., Oct. 15th, 1889, 48 ly.
J. F. WILSON.
Thanking my friends and customers for Past Patronage, I res
pectfully ask you to call and examine my stock of
Hardware,
STOVES,
Guns, Pistols,
THE CHICAGO* ROCK ISLAND ft PACIFIC RAILWAY,
Including main lines, branches and extensions East and West of tbe
Missouri River. To aU points East, North and Northwest from Kansas
City—to Rock Island Davenport, Des Moines, Chicago, and, via ALBERT
LEA ROUTE, to Spirit Lake, Pipestone, Worthington, Sioux Falls, Water-
town, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and intervening towns and cities—it is the
ehort, direct route. In connection with lines from St. Louis, Cincinrati,
Louisville, Nashville, and Eastern and Southern points converging at
Kansas City, it also constitutes
THE SHORT LINE TO DENVER AND THE WEST, FROM
THE MISSOURI RIVER.
It traverses vast, areas of the richest farming and grazing lands in the
world, forming the speediest, roost popular and economical system of
transportation to and from ail cities, towns and sections in Kansas, Col
orado and the Indian Territory. FREE Reclining Chair Cars between
Kansas City and Caldwell, Hutchinson and Dodge City, and Pullman
Palace Sleeping Cars to and from Wichita and Hutchinson.
MACNIFICENT VESTIBULE
Crockery, Tinware, Damps,
Lanterns,
And other articles too numerous to mention.
WILL SUIT YOU IN PRICES. Respectfully,
J. F. WILSON.
Milledgeville, Ga., Jan. 14th, 1800.
10 ly
FINE SHOW CASES
Leading all competitors in splendor of equipment, cool in summer, warmed
by steam from the locomotive in winter, well t “ "
EXPRESS TRAINS,
cent, cool in summer, warn™-
w, dwoui uuu, Micui,uuiu¥ivoiii wiuwi, wcu ventilated and free from duet
—leave Kansas City and St. Joseph daily, on arrival of trains from the East
and Southeast, witn elegant Day Coacnes, Pullman Palace Sleepers and
FREE Reclining Chair Cars, RUNNING THROUGH WITHOUT CHANGE to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, making stops only at important in
tervening stations in Kansas und Colorado. Superb Dining Hotels at con
venient stations west of Kansas City and St. Joseph lurnish delicious meals
at seasonable hours and at moderate prices.
THE ROCK ISLAND IS THE FAVORITE TOURIST LINE
To Manitou, Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, Cascade, Green Mountain
Falls, Idaho Springe, the mountain parks, mining camps and cities, sanitary
resorts, bunting and fishing grounds, and scenic attractions of Colorado.
Its Vestibule Express Trains are equipped with every modern improvement
that can add to safety, convenience, comfort and luxurious enjoyment.
They also make close connections at terminal cities in Colorado (in Union
Depote) with the Denver and Rio Grande, Colorudo Midland, Union Pacific,
Denver Texas and Fort Worth, and all other diverging lines.
For Tickets, Maps, Time Tables, Folders, copies of the " Western Trail,'*
(Issued monthly), or further desired information, address
E. ST. JOHN, JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Manager. CHICAGO, ILL. Gen’l Ticket & Pas*. Agent
Sept. 3, 1880.I) ly.
,—JL.Z? Lowest Prices.—•
Also Wall and Prescription cases, Cedar
Chests, Barber Furniture, Jewelry Trays
and Stools. Cabinet Work of all kinds. Complete Outfits for Store* and
Banks. Catalogue free. Address ATLANTA SHOW CASE CO., Atlantl, Sir
March 4,1890. * 35 2y
His Blood Poisoned by Cow Itch.
About five yeurs ago my blood wus
poisoned with cow itch, and every
spring since then I have been troubled
with the poison breaking out in large
sores all over tny body. 1 tried vari
ous remedies without receiving any
benefits. Three bottles of Swift’s Spe
cific (8. S. S.) effected a complete aud
permanent cure, when all other blood
remedies had failed.
R. L. Henderson, Live Oak, Fla.
We will mail a treatise on Blood and
Skin Diseases to all who will send
their address to us.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Atlanta, Ga.
A chicken with four legs, four
wings aud two heads has just
been hatched at Delmar, Del.
To Nervous, Debilitated Men-
If you will send us your address, wo will
mall you our Illustrated pamphlet explain
ing all about Dr. Dye’s Celebrated Electro-
Voltaic Belt and Appliances, and their
charming effects upon tlie nervous debil
itated system, and how they will qulokly
restore you to vigor and manhood. Pam
phlet tree. If you are thus afflicted, we
will send you a Belt and Appliances on a
trial.
Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich.
Jan. 28,1890. 30 ly.
RUNS EASY.
Cl NS FAST.
Cleans SEED
PERFECTLY.
NEVER CHOKE* or
BREAK* THE ROLL.
CIN
thecelebrated
COTTON
BLOOM
Has All LATEST IMPROVEMENTS
Including Balance Wheal on Brash which In*
■urea even speed. This feature Is peculiar to
thle make of Oln anfl la ueed on no other. Are
ri LLY «r ABANTKED and Are Delivered
PRER OF rBEIttHT at anv R R. Station or
the landing of any Regular Steamboat Line In
the South. If we have no Agent near you,
addrees the General Southern Agent,
H.W.HUBBARDVihiYs A #x7
IJK
Tri
OSGOOD
■8. STANDARD
M1CALES
iihK, fUlr
a. Olh.r «liti
proportion Malj low. falkn, Nbn u< Sriadlnf ■Ub.
H.w.HUBBARD,Ural.Bool* n Ipu.lUula.liMr Dallni.Tw.
May 13,1890. 45 4m
SHILOH’S CUBE will immediately re
lieve Croup, Whooping Cough and Bron
chitis. For sale by E. A. Bayne, Drug
gist.
A new lot of stationery just received at
this office,
Tab’ots for school exercises for sale at
this office.
Legal cap, foolscap, letter and note pa
per and envelopes for sale at this office.
For Sale.
Attention Real Estate Specnlators.
A CORNER LOT, containing one acre,
more less, adjoining Captain T. F.
Newell's place, and one block from the
Girl’s Normal School. Apply to
OAPT. WALTER PAINE.
At the Court House.
Milledgeville, Ga.. March 80th, 1890 . 89 4t
RULE NI SI.
To Foreclose
Mortgage in
Margaret B. Tuggle,
vs. > Mortgage I
W. J. T. Bax. j Realty.
In Baldwin Superior Court, July Term, 1889.
Baldwin Superior Court. Jan. Term, 1890.
IT appearing! to the Court by return of
I the Sheriff', that tlmre lias been no ser
vice of the Petition and Rule NI SI, as re
quired by the Court, It is ordered by the
Court, that said service be perfected, by
publication and that said W. J. T. Ray,
show cause by tile first day of the next
term of this Court, why said mortgage
should not be foreclosed and that he be
served with a copy of this order,
W. F. JENKINS,
Judge S.C-O. C.
A true extract of the minutes.
r Paine, Clerk.
O- JEL. FOX,
—Manufacture Of—
DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS
—And Dealer In—
Lumber, Laths and Lime!
Cement, Plaster Hair, Ac., Turning, Scroll Sawing and Planing
a Specialty. Office and Mills, McIntosh St., Milledgeville, Ga.
March 11,1890.
3CCm.
W_ &c J. CABAKSB.
It will pay you to call on us when you wish to buy
Furniture, Buggies, Road Carts,
Wagons, Harness, Saddles, Leather, Buggy Cushions and Umbrellas,
Children’s Carriages, Ac. We have a large stock and will save you
money. For cash, we will meet the prices of any house in Georgia,
so when you need goods in our lino come to headquarters. We call
attention to our Cortland Road Carts and Buggies, best on the market.
Coffins and Caskets, all Styles,
And prices, also Burial Robes. Calls attended to at all hours, day or night.
March 11, 1890.36 8m. W. & J. CARAKER, 32 S. Wayne Bt., Milledgeville, Ga.
Carriage and Wagon Manufactory
—AND—
IRBIPAlIIR,
March 11, 1890.
Walter ]
DR. W. H. HALL,
Practicing Physician and Surgeon,
MILLKDGBVILLB, QA.
OFFICE AT HOME.
Notices may be left with Hall 4 Troanor
on Hancook street.
March )8th, 1890. 37 ly.
Done with neatness and dispatch.
SHOPS I
I have located permanently m
Milledgeville and am now pre
pared to do all kinds of work
in my line. I will keep Bug-
g ies and Wagons always on
and, for sale at the LOWEST
PRICES. I will build to order
any kind of Vehicle needed.
REPAIRING
I will Shoe Horses and do any
kind of Blacksmith Work. A share of the public patronage solic-
ted and satisfaction guaranteed
East Hancock Street.
Call and see me at my Shops on
IB. O. BIG-BIT-
Milledgeville, Ga., Feb. 4,. 1890.