VOL. XIV.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MARCH 1, 1879.
NO. 9.
FOR SALE.
_^fn-SALE—"Whitney sewlna;machine needles, _U
H slf.es at 30 cents per dozen. Send order to INDI-
-K- x FABMEB COMPANY.
Jj5A FABMEB
r SALE— Eggs or purebred Pekin dncks, fl 50
S^fTI-   Address MEM. ANNA B. I'ARKS, Aus-
F°^rii.   Add,
{in, Scott county, Indiana.
F°countle8 In Indiana.   O. W. ALEXANDER, 3
E. Mariet St., (side door Central Bank).
F
or~8ALE—Choice Partridge  Cochin  breeding
chickens at prices that defy competition.  Eggs
jl* season-   D. M. KINNEY, Rushville, Ind.
FOR SALE—Or exchange a fine red thoroughbred
short-born Bull, H3.7, A. S. H. R.; two years old.
yood breeder.   O. W. TUE--, Vallonla. Ind.
Also,
ress
Ind.
r*,0B SALE
I    at redu"
best strains.
-Houdan Chicks.
I*-    at reduced  prices.   My chicks"are of the ve;
x- . —,„„   Address P. O. Cauble, Champaign,
Eggs for hatching
■~ ""     very
.111.
OR SALE—Can spar« a few choice pairs or trios
 ^ t.—^ . * «._ ^4 per pair, and
ZUCE, Morrls-
r of Dark Brahmas at from $3 to *H
trim fj5 to V pe' trio. WILLIAM R. "
town, Ind. * -
OR SALE—Two pairs   of  extra   tine   Bronze
—    .—*> *-itch.   Thev won T
A. DANLE\', In-
r Turkeys, 1378 hatch. They won 1st and 2d prize
^Indiana State fair last fail. G » r.. v-t a-.' t_
_anapotls, Ind.
FOR g-*LK-T!11'
Book.  Oomplet
counts. Prlcefl each. Address INDIA
COMPANY, Indianapolis.
     Farm  Register and
Book.   Complete method jif Jceeplng^farm^^ac-
Account
farm ac-
fAFARMER
FORSALE—Peed Corn—Famous and Jacksor varieties.   The nnest^corn that grows^ in Southern
„   Small quantities at two cents per pound.
Address ALFRED REEL, Vincennes, Ind.
Indiana.
FORSALE—Short-horns— Fletcher s young Marys,
Phylis, Agathas, Brides, Gems, etc Bulls and
heifers, choicely bred. Correspondence solicited.
E. C. THOMPSON, Lock Box 1, Edingburg. Ind.
FOR 8ALE—Eggs. Light and Dark Brahmas,
{2 60 for 13. White Leghorns, ft for 13. Tolonse
seese and Bronze turkeys,12 for 9. Best strains.
JERRY CARTER, White Lick, Boone Co., Ind.
I710R SALE—Two Hand Drain Tile Machines
'    complete; good as new.   Address
MARTIN _ VAN QREN.
Naperville, DuPagecounty, Illinois.
FOR SALE—CHOICE GARDEN SEEDS.   8end
tor Descriptive Seed Catalogue and Price-list
Address. N. B. GROFF,
77 East Market street,Indianapolis. ■>
FOR SALE—One horse colt, 2 years old this spring,
across of the Norman stock, took the nrst premium at Logansport, Delphi and Middle Fork fairs,
for terms, address B. S. DUNKIN, Carroll, ludiana.
FOR SALE—Fine farm of 120 acres, 10 miles north
of this city, 90 acres under cultivation, finest
soil in America; brick house that cost J5.000; fine
bam aud an abundance of fruit. Price. -"-fijOOO, in three
payments. ■*_*. ARBUCKLE, agent 70 East Market
street, Indianapolis.   -    '   - *
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Cure for Mange in Figs.
One-part   pine-tar, two-parts lard, mix
and warm up to blood-heat, apply thoroughly and feed a little sulphur, and keep them
.dean. J. R.
 a)   aa.   »	
-    Cure for Paralysis in Hogs.
Editors Indiana Farmer
One tablespoonful of arsenic for a large
hog, once a day. A less amount for smaller
ones in proportion to size. I have cured
many in this way, and lost none.      J. R.
— a.    aaa    » _       ,
Sale of Jerseys.
J. P. Luse <fe Son, of Round Grove, White
county, Ind., have sold recently the following thoroughbred and registered Jersey cattle: To Albert Henderson, Lafayette, the
cow "Pauline;" to A. D. Raub, Earl Park,
the heifer "Young Pert;" to W. S. Lingle,
Lafayette, the bull "Bruce."
Sale of Short-Horns,
Charles Lowder & Sons, of Plainfield, Indiana, report a sale on the 20th of' last
month to C. M. Rigging, of Lebanon, Boone
county, of Lucy Long 11th and Lucy Long
12th, two nice red yearling heifers, sired by
3G40 Gallant Duke, and from the justly
noted Lucy Long family of cows. They
have a few more young, cows.
■ * .'        Sale of Stock.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
To W. N. Bradley, Hartsville, Ind., two
Poland China breeding sows; also, one to
W. JT.' Carrell, Clark's Prairie.
To Henry Johnson, Danville, 111., one
pair White. Holland turkeys.
. My stock is doing finely.  .My: sales are
due to my card in the Farmer.
L. H. Airman.
Dana, Vermillion Co., Feb. 18.
FOR SALE—"Snowflake," "Victor," or "Maho-
pack" potatoes: $3 per bbl, on board cars. Also,
''WhUe Providence" seed oats, 7Sc per bush; 3 bush,
frtr *i IO bush, for 86, packed. Also, pure Jersey bull I
■Tearo-'"(S yr>"A.-J. il. Book, 1525; orlce, }*0O: .'j, all
right, will pay for himself in one year. Address A.
C. HARVEY, Lafayette, Ind. 	
FOR SALE—Farm of 160 acres 1 mile from Kokomo, at |30 per acre. With $ 1,000 improvement
the farm is worth $*"0 per acre. It will require $2,000
cash, balance on time at 6 per cent. Poor men need
not apply. This is capable of being made one of the
best -farms in the State of Indiana for a home.
T. A. GOODWIN,
29 Thorpe Block, Indianapolis, Ind.
I7TOR SALE—One of Sinker, Davis A Co.'s first-lass
: 10-horse power Portable Engines. Also, a Universal Iron Cross-cut Saw-table; Edging and Plowing table; a long Edging table; a new Scroll Saw; a
large Grindstone; two long and two short counter
shafts, with pulleys and arms; about 500 feet of good
rubber belting.   The machinery is in good running
  G. C. DOLLMAN.
79 West Market St., Indianapolis.
order.  Address
FOR SALE—One of the best farms ln Lawrence
township, Marion county; one-half mile from
railroad station, containing 320 acres, all under fence;
310 acres under cultivation: mostly black soil; second bottom land: well drained; good buildings, all
new land, having been cleared within the last 10
years. I will sell the whole or apart of the land to
anyone wanting a farm very cheap. GEO. W. HILL,
corner of East and Georgia streets, Indianapolis.
Terms to suit customers.
IilOR SALE-
.    on board; '
"Mahopack" potatoes, $3 per barrel
 "Victor" potatoes, "Snowflake" potatoes, same price. White Providence oats (sample for
stamp) 75c bu., packed; all new, best sorts. Valuable,
productive, reliable, profitable; cheaper in 10 bu.
lots. Postal cards answered. Send P. O. or register.
Also.for sale, Jersey Bull (3 years) "Dom Pedro," A.
H. B. 1525; price only $100: will pay for himself in one
year; is all right, and cost $150. Address A. C. HARVEY, Lafayette, Indiana.
Sick Hogs and Remedy.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
C. O. S., of Jasper county, has helpless or
sick h&gST-tfad asks:' "What is it?" J-haVfe
no name for it, but from their actions I
think it is the disease I doctored some 30 or
35 years ago in New Jersey. None of the
hogs died, but I suppose they wonld have
died had they not been properly treated. I
give my cure:
Make a strong suds with rain-water and
soft soap, rub with a corn-cob over those
little holes on the Inside of the legs. Be
sure and get them open; after this wipe the
legs dry, then bathe the insides of the legs
with spirits of turpentine; also, bathe across
the loins.
This disease always used to come in cold
dry weather. They will not walk properly
for some time. J. D.
Tippecanoe Co., Feb. 14.
WASTTED.
T\rANTED— 2 to 6 Pekin ducks; give price, etc.
> V    JOHN BENNETT, Sunman, Ripley Co., Ind.
TIT ANTED—To sell Light Brahma cockerels. Pre-
V» min strains, $2 each. W. C. SMOCK, Indianapolis.
TIT ANTED—To   exch"ange^One~palr   ot   Black
IT     Cochins for a pair of White Guineas.   W. J.
ELVIN, Peru, Ind,
Ty ANTED— BEES—Wanted a number of hives of
>T     pure Italian bees.   Address 134 South Linden
street, Indianapolis, Ind
TVTANTED—To exchange spring mattresses and
» ¥   lounges for country produce.   No. 45 Massachu-
ytta Avenue. Indianapolis. 	
TtTANTED—Live Agents—Life, Travels and Pub-
,'T lie Services of Bayard Taylor. Will sell like
not cakes. Apply for territory Immediately to the
Publishers, Fred. L. Horton „ Co., 66 East Market
street, Indianapolis.
TIT ANTED—A partner—A good honest business
>» man to travel all over the United States. Must
wKe a half interest in the business, which is honor-
. -?_d ve*y remunerative. Must have from $100
n„?3?0TcasI'- Address P. A. HERBERT, Seneca
"Otel, Indianapolis. 	
TtTANTED-All the old settlers who lived in
. "j Marion countv 50 years ago, to go to Lacey's
sailery and have a tree sitting for cabinet photo-
_!._,}' We are making a large group, and invite
■"old settlers, fbeb. P. M. LACEY, Vance Block
n_l .yl corner Washington street and Virginia avenue, Indianapolis.
9IISC ELLAXEOr.l.
GOODE-
nia Btreet.
■Dentist, over 80 North Pennsylva-
Prices reduced to suit times.
lOa   I
C]    C. BURGESS, Dentist.   Office in room 4 Va
jv-^ajen-s Exchange Block, N. Pennsylvania St.
Anl'I'S?    DRUG    STORE,   OPPOSITE
•f^OFFCE. Drugs.1'atent Medicines/Toilet _
POST-
Artlcles.
TJ10R TRADE—344 acres of prairie land in Decatur
f?«-»1unty' IOW»; I™ under fence and cultivation;
J™™*"-house or 4 rooms; young orchard and maple
Jl0!***. good soil; no incumbrance; will trade for a
son'n,j°ea*- Indianapolis. Address A. FIEL.43 Madi-
•ggj^jnne, Indianapolis, Ind.	
Kl,?r?-E,OR HATCHING. DARK BRAHMAS,
J*-JUGIIT BRAHMAS.-Dark Brahmas of Louis
in r»r*.and c- w- Chamberlain stock. Unsurpassed
»a^Ln.8.of.exc,MI*''n«*- Light Brahmas ot Jay and
•JuanffJ 8t,¥k- No «•*«• fowls in the West. A limited
C ,£ £'<*P> of both kinds at *2 for 13, or two slt-
***«o*Ji Ind       A<-dresa w- "• BOLLINGER. Pen-
EMJ*^X.;E58~A__r____J)Y_s-To accommo-
asslat .k those wanting to hire farm hands, and to
nvvri ln* un<'mployed Fn finding situations, we will
eea_._.$T-"Bes under thc following heads at 10
Papmm.™ one week, or 25 cents for three weeks:
A"M HANDS ARE WANTED BY
P,,., John Smith, Smlthville, Ind.
'■MPLOYMENT IS WANTED BY
- Samuel Jones, Jonesville, Ind.
l^)AJf.«l.
-Li n^*.~^,x Pcr eent. loans made on long time
SpeotAii._ "estat« security at 6 per cent. Interest.
..- ._-' A_T_npv—_r,t0en„ ,^__..—..,-].t__i-Q—Qi— from
PBATI1ER,
,,a-, - ~.-.,.,j ivuui. i.i the State. Office
Market street. Indianapolis. Ind
.WUL    Special|" ■"•"-estate security at  6 per
tl/T      6 to ia'arr->n-?ements for those wlshln,
'-•■n      **Me Ag0.?.,,8 "' '°Wer ratea-   A*
*■**? M.*,.iwanted ,n eT<,ry county in th
r-. -alarket K.r_>.   t-Ati. ,,„  t„..
Characteristics of Holstein  Cattle.
1. The thoroughbred possesses a peculiar
cleanness and fineness of limbs in proportion to the size of the animal. Many agriculturists have imbibed the idea that Duteh-
Friesian cattle are coarse, ungainly, heavy
limbed animals. The reverse is true. When
an observer finds this coarseness he may
be sure he is not looking upon a thoroughbred.
2. Tlie thoroughbred is marked by
straight lines: In this respect they resemble the Short-horns. The rounded buttock is an undesirable feature in any breed
of cattle for beef or milk.
3. That which perhaps most distinctly
marks this breed is what is denominated
the "milk form." It is a widening of the
female backward, not only sidewise, but
perpendicularly, resulting in comparatively
low shoulders, with high and moderately
wide hips and rump. Standing in front of
the cow, she appears like a well-proportioned wedge widening backward. The
males take a form, designated in geometry,
as a parallelopiped. The shoulders being
low and on -a level with the hips. It is the
form producing the maximum of beef with
the minimum of offal, lt does not give
the arched neck and proud appearance of
the stallion, but it is far more attractive to
the butcher.
3. The thoroughbred cow is- also distinguished by those special marks indicative of milking capacity, large and loosely
suspended udders, the forward quarters
well developed, large milk veins, and broad
and cleanly definod escutcheons.
5. This breed is distinguished above all
other breeds of cattle for intelligence and
docility of disposition. The bulls, of whatever age, rarely become ill-tempered. The
cows are social, loving to congregate close
together. It is often difficult to tell the
master cows of a herd. Several of them
will drink together out of tho same tub,
and two or moro will sometimes eat salt together out of the same dish.
C. The color is generally black and white,
variegated or mottled, but in HoUand it is
not unusual to meet with animals entirely
black, or entirely white, or gray and white,
or silver gray, or even red and white. The
variegated black and white color is not a
requirement in either the herd book of the
Netherlands or the herd book of America.
—Ex.
Stock Feeding by Small
Farmers.
About all farmers In this
country annually fatten at
least a few pigs. But very
many farmers who have but
40, or SO, or 100 acres feel they
cannot successfully compete
in cattle feeding with the large
farmer, and unquestionably
the farmer who has a lot of 50
or 100 steers has some marked
advantages in caring for'and .
feeding them over the man
with onei or two, or half a
dozen. The work can often
be done to much better advantage and much less time,
in proportion to number, with
the large lot. When ready
for market the owner of the
half-dozen car-loads of eteers
can choose his market and
receive reasonable shipping
rates, while the man with but
a few is dependent on his local
markets or neighboring dealers, or if he attempt to ship
at all, he must pay a higher
rate.
But, as in most oases, thiB
question has two sides. The
advantages are not all in favor
of the more extensive dealer.
Very often tho stock of the
small farmer will receive better care and give a better return than those in larger lots.
Oftentimes, too, a large part
of what they eat would be
wasted were it not for them.
The pasture may often carry
the extra steer or. two, and
yet give grass enough for the
cows, and so of tho stock field
or the hog stock. What is ol
even more importance, as af-
iecting the profit, is, that
while the labor of feeding the
small number may really be
greater in proportion tlian in
the case of a large number, it	
really is often done at less coat, because the
work is just so much done in addition to
what would otherwise be accomplished. A
farmer will add the feeding of a half-dozen
steers to his usual "chores," and do the
work without fatigue or loss of time needed
for other labor. The large stock feeder
must "mako a business" of his work, either
for himself or for a hired laborer. This has
its good results, but it also causes a direct
outlay. Another very important consideration is found in the fact that the average
farmer can give much better attention in
the way of shelter and protection, and also
in variety of food, to his half-dozen steers—
thereby securing a larger percentage of
grain to food consumed—than is often practicable for the great feeder who numbers his cattle by the hundreds.
Theso points, at first flash, may not seem
of importance; but they are well worth
thinking about by those who have but
small places. Observation will convince us
that, in a good many cases, the reason for
superior success by one such farmer over
that reached by his neighbor, is, that he is
not content to stop with his ordinary, "regular" work, but adds to this a number of
little things, from each of which he makes
some profit.
Nor is it always that the home market is
not a good one. At the worst, it is easily
reached and can be watched so as to receive
the benefit of a rise in prices.
The prices of a half dozen good steers will
make a handsome addition to the yearly
receipts of a small farmer, and in the large
majority of cases we believe it will be a
considerably larger sum than would have
been obtained from that part of their food
which would have boon sold had the steers
not been kept.—National Live Stock Journal.
TIIE   LADY   GRAPE.
Management of Cotswolds.
lion. C. P. Mattocks, of Maine, in the
Register of Cotswold sheep, has a valuablo
essay on the above subject.   We quote:
"Sheep need freedom of action and variety
of feed more than any of our domestic animals. In winter they require shelter only;
against heavy rains and melting snows, as
even a cold storm is better than a heated
barn, at least for Cotswolds. A rough shed,
facing the south and capable of being closed
during rain and snow storms, is quite sufficient. They should then be kept in small
flocks, have spacious yards to roam in at all
times except during storms, and be fed in
racks out-of-doors in ordinary weather.
Where cold storms are rare, and the ground
is free from heavy snow, artifical shelter is
hardly necessary, for Cotswolds at any rate.
Lambs as well as bucks should be kept by
themselves. In lambing time warm quarters should be provided, and so should a
warm hospital for old, feeble or wounded
animals to which special feed and care
should be given. Sheep should never run
or feed with other stock in winter, and if it
is desirable to feed to them the waste of
cattle and horses, it should be gathered and
fed to them apart. Flocks of a dozen or so
of Cotswolds are best in winter, and of
under a hundred in summer, although
larger flocks have been sometimes kept
successfully.
"When confined during tho inclement
weather, the best substitute for pasturage
is a liberal supplyof roots—turnipsor mangolds—for these add to the feed of dry hay
what shocp lose by their change from grass
to hay. In tho absenco of roots, a ration of
a pint of oats daily, pcr head, is recommended, and also the substitution,«it one
meal a day, of corn-stalks, oat or pea-straw
instead of hay. Corn should be fed to them
very sparingly, while oats and peas can be
safely and profitably fed in considerable
quantities. Shorts and cotton-seed meal
may be fed to an advantage, if not too
high-priced. Although sheep may be successfully wintered without water when they
have access to clean snow, it is a cruel practice. If a liberal supply of salt is not always at hand, it should be given them at
least once a week.
"Tar, for tho sheep to lick at will, is excellent. Smearing the nose with it in summer, prevents the deposit of eggs in tho nostrils, which may afterwards develop into
"grub-in-the-head." The practice is also
good in winter, for the medicinal qualities
of tar act as an antidote against cold and
catarrh, besides benefiting the sheep in
i other respects. A solution of one ounce of
I carbolic acid, to a gallon of water, used
once a week by turning a teaspoonful down
each nostril, will soon euro a discharge at
the nose, care being taken not to allow the
sheep to swallow the mixture.
"Breeding ewes should be taken from the
flock two or three weeks before lambing
and ed upon roots, mixed with oatmeal
and shorts. Tlie lambs when a month old,
may be fed upon bran, oatmeal, or even a
little corn-meal, in addition to the milk
from tlie mother, and this can be most
easily done by placing the extra feed in a
small pen with an opening large enough to
admit tho lambs, but small enough to exclude the ewes. With warm lambing pens
and good care, the lambs may come even
in the cold North, as early as February; in
the absence of suitable conveniences, however, it is far better that they should be
dropped "When tho sheep are turned out to
pasture in May. In spring, it is advisable
to turn the sheep into the pasture for only
a few hours each day, at first, lest a too sudden change should induce the scours. The
ewes shonld be thoroughly 'tagged,'that is,
tho wool should be cut away under the tail
down to, and around the udder, so that the
lambs may suck more easily, and to prevent the accumulation of filth, which would
otherwise seriously impede the movements
of the animals.
"Within two weeks after the ewes are
sheared, the lambs should be dipped in a
decoction of tobacco and water, strong
enough to kill the ticks, seven pounds of
plug tobacco being suflicient lor a hundred
lambs. Or a solution of arsenic and water
may be used, made by dissolving three
pounds of white arsenic (powder) in boiling water, and adding forty gallons of cold
water. In this case, the waste wash mus{
be put where no animal can drink it, as it
is deadly poisonous, and the hands cf the
persons who dip the sheep must be free
from eruptions and bruises. Lambs' tails
should be cut within a fortnight from their
births Buck lambs should be castrated only
when they havo become strong enough to
endure tho operation, and sufficiently developed so that the owner can determine
whicli should be reserved for breeding. In
summer the sheep should be changed from
one pasture to another, as often as possible.
If the farmer has only one pasture, let him
fence off* a part of it, thus making two, so
that his flock may have the necessary
change." ''
— a   aa   a	
Editors Indiana Farmer.
Our herd is increasing rapidly. Since
January 1, have had five heifer calves and
one bull dropped. They are from "Geneva
Wild Eyes" and "Forest Napier." We
now have about 6(i animals in the herd, besides a good stock of Berkshire pigs and
Southdown sheep. II. C. Meredith.
Cambridge City, Feb. 25.
QUERY   AND   ANSWER.
Leeches.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
How can I rid my woll of leeches that infest it. An answer through tho Farmer
will be thankfully received.        G. W. B.
Lawrence, Feb. 19.
Asthma Cure.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Persons afflicted with asthma will find
relief in using Coleman's India Asthma
Remedy, which can bo had of the druggist.
Connersville, Feb. 20. H. C. D.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
To prevent fence posts from rotting pack
the posts in a long box, tho length of posts;
then slack iime enough on tho top to fill
vacancies; cover them and let them remain
one week.   Dry posts take bost.        J. R.
Corn Crusher.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Who manufactures the best corn crusher?
Where can I get it? What will it cost me?
Riley, Feb. 21. „.
—A. Fields «fc Sons, St. Louis, Mo., make
a good crusher, but we do not know their
prices.—Eds.
Is it a Swindle?
Editors Indiana Farmer: •
I seo advertised in your paper a patent
horse collar and cow milker, with J. W.
Guernsey, general agent, 78 Courtland St.,
New York. I cannot say this is a swindle,
but I will say I received a circular from
Smith & Son, 24 Dey St., New York, manufacturers of just such a collar; also, a patent cow milker. I sent them ?2 50 per
postoflice order for a sample collar, about
two months ago, since which time I have
never heard from them, though I havo
written to them since. Can any one of your
readers give any light on the Subject?
Orleans, Feb. 19. J. F. McR.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
I wish to inquire through thc columns of
your paper when and how is the best way
to sow orohard grass, and is it a meadow
grass or is it exclusively for pasture? Some
one who has experience please answer; and
where can seed be had that can be relied
upon? A Subscriber.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Where can a sitting of Bronze turkey
eggs be had at the proper time? I want the
purest stock or breed. What is the name of
the white goose with the horn on its beak.
Pleasantville, Sullivan Co.      .W. A. II.
—The Chinese or Hong Kong Goose has a
lump or protuberanco at the base of the upper mandible, but this goose is rather of a
brown than white color.—Eds.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Will you please inform mo as to where I
can get a book which teaches on fruit raising? I want to understand hew to graft and
bud fruit. J. W. N.
Williamstown, Decatur Co., Feb. 20.
—We can send you, postage paid, either
of the following: Cole's American Fruit
Book, 75 cents; Elliott's Fruit Growers'
Guide, ?1 60; Barry's Fruit Garden, $2 50;
Thomas' Fruit Culturist, $3.—Eds.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Do -persons lay themselves liable in selling leaf tobacco? Do they have to have license from tho government? L. F.
Milroy, Rush Co., Feb. 22.
—A farmer can sell tobacco of his own
raising to a dealer in leaf tobacco, or to.a
manufacturer of cigars or tobacco; or in
other words, to any ono who pays the government a license to manufacture or handle
leaf tobacco, but to no other. Any person
other than a raiser of tobacco is liable to
penalties if found dealing in tobacco without paying license.—Eds.
Brazilian Artichokes.
Editors Indiana Farmer
I would like to know something about
artichokes; when to plant them, and how
should they be planted, in hills or drills?
How are they tended, and what kind of
ground is best for them? When should they
be harvested? What is an average crop?
Will they keep long? What are they worth
per bushel?
Preble Co., Ohio.
—W. A. Macy, of Henry county, kindly
answers the above questions as follows: "I
stated before the Indiana Swino Breeders'
Association of 1877, that I thought every
farmer should have at least one acre o'f
these tubers. This amount planted in rich
ground (the richer tho better) would produce from 400 to 1,000 bushels—sufficient
for a herd of 50 hogs. They are equally as
good for horses, cattle and sheep, as hogs.
In short all stock eat them with a relish.
My herd of 30 head of Poland Chinas have
almost wintered on them and aro in first-
class condition. They need not be dug for
them, as they root them up. During the
severe cold weather we havo had, my hogs
could be seen rooting under the deep snow
and breaking through an inch or two of
frozen ground and securing all they wanted,
when fed to other stock you will have to
plow them out, and hill, or put in cellars or
fruit houses.
Freezing does not hurt them, but you
Cannot feed them frozen. I have dug them
in April, put them in barrels and set them
in an outhouse, and kept them until the
last of June. After keeping them this long
I found my spring pigs, pigs that had never
tasted of a tuber, would eat them greedily.
Thoy can be planted any time from early
in spring until first of June. I prefer last
of April or first of May. Cut the tubers
very small (only one eye to a piece) and
plant in drills liko Irish potatoes, one eye
every 20 inches, and plow them two or
three times. If tho ground is very rich,
and a large yield is desired, plant in rows
18 or 20 inches apart, and harrow when they
come up with a light harrow. This will be
all the tending they will need. Fivo bushels will plant an acre, as indicated in first
planting and 10 in second. They can bo
harvested, or stock turned on them after
the first frost that will kill the tops. Brazilian artichokes can be had at ?1 a bushel.
"Drop My Advertisement."
Those who doubt whether it pays to advertise in tho Farmer will pleaso read the
following, from a well known swine breeder
in De Kalb county, this State:
Editors Indiana Farmer
For goodness sake do drop my advertisement from your column, as orders for pigs
are coming in daily, and I have no pigs to
ship. I could sell a large number of pigs if
I had them. The Farmer beats them all
to advertise In. J. A. Eckhart.
Butler, Feb. 19.
That Microscope
Editors Indiana Farmer
The microscope I received this day, I
found it to be a perfect little gem, much
better than I expected. I am well pleased.
Success to the Farmer
Wm. Zintsmaster.
Antioch, Huntington Co., Feb. 15.
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