Page 1 |
Previous | 1 of 8 | Next |
|
|
Loading content ...
VoLX IKDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MAY 8th, 1875. No. 18. Ijyg Stock. BTATE ASSOCIATION OF THE SHOET HORN BREEDEBS. The Indiana Association of Shorthorn Breeders hold their Annual Session in this city on Wednesday the 2t>th of this month. The meeting promises to bo largely attended from all quarters. The fine Crescent Hill herd of Short- . horns will boon exhibition and sale at the State Fair grounds on the 25th, 2<>'th and 27th, the sale taking place en the 27th. / Importation of Cattle.—Mr. B. B. Groom of Winchester, Kentucky has just returned from England with thirty head of English cattle, of the celebrated Bates stock. Editor Indiana Farmer.—In a noto from A. Brower, of Wayne county, I see the weight of his first Napier Calf at six months old is 569 which is good, but I am a little ahead with my Vine- wood calves. One calf 5 months old (ted), weighs COO ponnds with common keeping; calf No. 2 (roan), 4 months old weighs 500. Jno. S. Hodson. • Ogden, Ind. ; PREMIUM NO. 13. James Mustard Esq., of Broad Ripple, this county, stopped in front of onr office one day last week, with the Poland China boar furnished by him, as our premium No. 13, to Reuben Hall of Montpelier, Blackford county. The animal attracted much attention and was pronounced choice in every particular. Some of our best hog-men say he will make a fine show animal. We have no doubt but he will be worth hundreds of dollars to Mr. Hall and his neighbors in the improvement of their stock. Bro. Mustard will continue ■■ to furnish the best of breeding animals. Forthe Indiana 1 armer. ." ' . NOVEL THEORY-LETTER FROM 'AS EXPERIENCED BREEDER • OF ALDERNEY STOCK. ;• Maysville, Ky., May, 3,'75. In the article published by you March 13,1875, "All about breeding dairy cattle," allusion was made to the markings of cattle indicative of their merit in contributing to the support of man. Up to the record of Laban and Jacob's cattle transaction, the only requisition made upon the herd, was for milk and labor, in support of man. j The flesh of the herd, or beef, had not been used as an article of food. After the confusion of tongues at Babel, the means used by the Creator to cause the people to seperate and occupy different parts of the earth, and assume different modes of living. It is probable tJiat tbe Creator'made use of Jacob in his cattle breeding to seperate the beef cattle from thc milk cattle, tbat beef might be added to the articles of food for man, Genesis 32 chap. 32 verse ; ■ also, Deut. 12. 20-21, in which permission is given for the killing and eating of the herd and flocks. ■?'( The separation has proven perfect, the two qualifications to the point of perfection cannot be exercised or made available in an animal of either class of cattle, at the same time. With all tho tcience controlled by the breeders of eattle in this enlightened age, they# can but select of the material provided, nich as he wishes to combine, hopeing to produce a desired result, in this the breeders of dairy cattle, have two division of their stock, the milk cow from perfection down to the inferior beef animal. The butter making cow also from perfection down to an inferior beef ani- liaK A mark indicating their degree of Jierit was placed ^ upon them by the Creator who supervised the production of sJacob'sherd. j The discovery of those markings is we of comparative late date, and by an obscure working man, a native of France, *jd publised as Guenon's treatise on J»e milk cow, which can be purchased »Qr less than one dollar, is the only work 0} real value to those who breed, or ■• Purchase dairy stock, that I have ever •Jen. Its general use will establish a .•Mandard of merit, regulate the value, ■nd effectually prevent the selling of wirthless or ill-bred dairy stock of any gnd, registered or unregistered, pure Nood or grade. If tbey have no merit ii _n_^eTS or butter makers, they should j°|t be offered as such by the breeder. John B. Poyntz. •^ Indiana Fanner Family. Onr Portal Card Correapondeno*. B_U_@Y D_@M@ Owned by Charles Lowder, Crestnt Hill Farm, Pltunfteld, Indiana. For tbe Indiana Farmer. ILLINOIS PUBLIC SALES OF SHORT-HORN CATTLE AT BLOOMINGTON. The failing health of the senior partner owning the " Forest Hill Herd" of Short-Horn cattle made it necessary to dispose of the entire herd consisting of eleven bulls and bull calves and twenty- nine females. Agreeable to announcement the sale was made at the fair grounds at Bloomington, Illinois, on the 29th of last month. The mornins was rainy and disagreeable for visitors and parties who were looking with a view of buying. Quite a good crowd were in attendance and a good deal of speculation among speculators as what would be the average of the sale. The stock were very fat and nicely groomed and trained, and everything indicated very spirited bidding. The 21st Duke of Airdrie a four year old bull (pure Bates) bred by A. J. Alexander was first led between the auctioneer, Colonel J. W. Judy, and the crowd of bidders who were seated upon the amphitheater and offered for bids. He was soon started at $5,000. Bids were put in quick and fast of $1,000 each until he had reached $10,000 at which price it seemed like be would be sold. After some time an additional $100 was given and then another and then another until $10,500 was had and he was knocked down te General Charles E. Lippencot, of Chandlerville, Cass county, Illinois, at that prioe. Many of the females had been bred to the 21st Duke of Airdrie which added much to the prices obtained on them. The cows were then sold commencing with two Loudan Duchesses which are the same as the Miss Wiley's, all being descended from Imp. Miss Hudson by Hermes (8145). The sales were as below: cows. London Duchess llth, 3 years old, 8. ty. Jacobs, West Liberty, Iowa $ :i,_0 London Duchess 17th. 1 year old, E. K. Thomas, North Middletown, Kentucky 2,750 Nelly Bly Srxl, red.s years old, William Stewart, Franklin Grove, Illinois. _r> Nelly Bly 4th, red, 7 yearn old, Mrs. Klmberly, West Liberty, Iowa.. 1,825 Nelly Bly 5th, red, 5 years old, Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln, Illinois 1,_5 Nelly Bly 6th, red, 5 years old, E. C. Lewis, Ottowa, Illinois I.ItsO Nelly Bly 7th, red, 3 years old, 8. W. J80obs I "00 Nelly Bly Sth, red, 3 years old, William Stewart 1,130 Nelly Bly 9th, red, S years old, J. It. Con- over.I-tersburg, Illinois 900 Nelly Bly 10th, red, 2 years old, William Stewart _ 1,825 Nelly Bly llth, red, 1 year old, Robert Otley, Kewana, Illinois 1 000 Sausparell 23rd, red, 3 years old, W. H. Hansen, Franklin Grove, Illinois 625 Magenta, red, 5 years old, John It. Con- over 1,325 MagentA 2nd, red. 2 yro. old, E. C. Lewis... l,a» Highland Lady 2nd, red. 4 years old, J. N. Brown's Sons, Berlin, 111 _ 1,905 Highland Lady 3rd, red, 1 year old, John It. Conover 1,750 Molly Walker, red, 3 yrs. old, 8. W. Jacobs 6)0 Molly Walker 2nd, red, 1 year old, Davis I,owman,Tonlan, 111. 225 Imp. Violet's 4th, roan, 9 years old, Mrs. Klmberly _ 1,000 Imp. Lady Highthorn,roan, 7 y«?ara old, John K. Conover 1,000 14th Lonan of Woodlawn, red, 6 years old, C. W.Ootr, Monmouth, 111. 1,S50 Imp. Duchess of York nth, roan, 5 years old, Albert Cram, Durham Park, Kan.... 1,000 Lady Muscatoon, roan, 2 years old, J. C. i Lahman, Franklin Orove, III 470 Forest Queen, red, 1 year old, Thomas Wlndall- _ —.. _ 415 Lydia 2nd, roan, 11 years old, L. w. Beck, Galva. Ill 175 Belle of St. Louis, red, 6 years old, Albert Cram. - 450 Blanche 8th, red, 1 year old, Alb't Cram„ 300 Pride, red, 5 years «ld, Albert Cram 350 Vista, roan, 3 years old, Robert Holloway, Alexis, 11L _ - _.. 1,025 29 females, overage, $1,141. IS—Aggregate...$35,190 BULLS. 21st Duke of Alrdrle, 4 years old, General O. K. Lippencot, Chandlerville, III 10,500 Starlight, llOlH, red, fl years old, Alvan Bronson, Ipavia, 111...... 270 Major Kay, red, 2 yearn old, John R. Conover 490 Baronet Oxford, red, 1 year old, B. H. Cbarter. Jolliet, III 200 8th Dnkeof Forest Hill, red, 1 year old, O. M. (..'iilbertson, Cliicngo, III 520 llth Dnke of Forest Hill, red, 1 year old, II. C. KIdrldge, Galva, III 505 Bull cnlf, real and white. Robert Miller, West Liberty, Iowa 300 Bull calf, while, John J. Itlley, Hudson, Illinois 110 Bull culf. red, Chester Maine, Wltmlng- . ion, Illinois _.... 100 Bull calf, roan, ty. II. Beverly, Cerro Gordo, III 75 Bull calf, red and white, James Mix. Kankakee, 111 „ 60 11 Malesaverage SI,19S—Aggregate $13,180 Total 40hcad,average $1,1511,25 Aggrcgaieof 40 head 40,370 Reported for the Farmer. RECENT STOCK SALES. Messrs. Pickrell and Taylor held their sale at Decatur, 111., as advertised. The day was beautiful, the attendance large. Col. Jndy ln his usual good style made the sale move along quickly. Berkshire pigs and Southdown sheep brought good prices. Below ls the result of 3. II. PICK HELL'S SALE ! Puss Childs, 5 yix, sold to W. H. Hansen, Franklin Grove, 111 Jt 750 Queen Childs, 1 yr. 4 mos., W. at M. Pickrell, Mechanlcsburg, 111 330 Louan Hill 4th, 4 yrs. 5 mos., Same 1,925 Louan Hill 5th, 3 yrs., K. W. Miller, Raymond, 111 2,000 Louan Hill 3d, 5 yrs. 5 mos., L. B. Wing, Bement, 111 1,225 Lasly Bflde 3 yrs. 4 mos., Mrs. A. E. K&nberly, West Liberty, la 2,850 Bride 15th, 1 yrs., 8. W. Jacobs, same 875 Caroline Cochrane, 3 yrs., J. II. Klsseng- er, Clarksvllle, Mo _ 1,800 Detnra, 3 yrs., J. R. Shelley, Shannon, 111. 1,100 Lady Fairy B, 3% yrs., Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln. Ill _ 600 Gloster's Pride, 2% yrs., Geo. Elliot, Harristown, 111 ~ 900 Lucy Napier, '2% yrs.,S. W. Jacobs 1,450 Jubilee Napier, 2 yrs., Mrs. Klmberly 1,600 Amelia (Imp.) 6% yrs., 8. W. Jacobs 925 Flower Cherry (imp.) 6 yrs., A. Crane, Durham Park, Kan _ 950 Princess „ b.c, 3 yrs., H. Handnfky, Indianola, 111 — ttX> Magnolia 6tb, 2}^ yrs., 8. W. Jacobs 325 Princess Delight, 2% yrs., ty A M Pickrell. 350 Josie 10th, 18 mos., same 500 Medora A, 1 yr., Ell Stelnson, Oshkosh...„ 700 21,655 BULLA. Breastplate 1143]. 4 yrs., Mrs. Klmberly.... 6,100 Royal Baron 18238.1 yr., ty A M Pickrell.. 1,000 Flower Breastplate, 9 mos., Jesse A. Pickrell, Wheatfleld, 111 250 7,350 SUMMARY. 20 cows average Sl,t>a 75 $21,655. 8 bulls " 2,450 00 7,350. 23 head " 11,261 09—Total—$29,005. OTHER SALES. The following account is taken from the Bloomington (111.) Pantograph of Thursday, April 29th: Yesterday the joint sale of Shorthorns from thc herds of Messrs. Niccqlls, Duncan, Funk, Franklin and Smith, which has been tho subject of much comment among stock men for somo weeks, occurred at the fair grounds in this city. The stock was all upon the ground some days ago, and the weather all that could be desired. Thc attendance was larger than was expected, every adjoining State being represented, and quite a largo delegation coming from Kentucky. There was a very fair representation from adjoining counties and of our citizens. The only noticeable defect in tho assemblage was tho absence of McLean county farmers, and this defect was seriously felt in the progress of the sale. Col. Judy, the auctioneer, announced the conditions and began the sale at a little after ten o'clock, and went through the entire catalogue of one hundred and forty head before five in the afternoon, stopping half an hour forlunch at noon. The binding was not exciting, but the sale was hurried along, and we think every dollar realized, that the people were disposed to pay. We believe the cattle that were raised here sold at a profit, while those that were purchased at other sales, were, in the aggregate, sold at a loss. This lesson is valuable to those who contemplate engaging in the business. It is certainly better to be a breeder than a dealer. Mr. Niccolls sold sixty-three cattle for an average of $368. Mr. Funk sold thirty for an average of $445.50. Mr. Smith sold fifteen for an average of $26466. Mr. Franklin sold fourteen head at an average of $25!); and Mr. Duncan sold five at an average of $257. The entire sale foots up $45,230. The Poland-China. T. M. Taylor's Sale. cows. Oxford Dnchefs A b. c., 6 yrs., Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln, 111 111,000 Louan 4th, 5 yrs.,0. E. Lippincot, Cband- leniville.lll 950 Caroline Empress, IS mos., W. * M. Pickrell, Mechanlcsburir, 111 _„ 875 Louan 6th, 3 yrs., E. W. Miller, Raymond. 1,450 Josie 9th, 18 mos.,H H Price, Oskaloosa,Ia 400 Rosa Fletcher, 13mos., E. ty. Miller 525 Geneva Lass. 1 yr., Robert Miller West Liberty, Ia _. 300 Red Rose, 15 mos., A. Crane, Durham Park, Kas - •• -. 3O0 Miss Butterfly, 4 yrs.. J. V. Hartver, Denver, 111 - 265 Hattlc Lee, 3 yrs.. Same... 255 •Rosa _ee,5yrs., K. P.Johnson, Red Oak, Iow»..._ 275 Pearl, 15 mos.. Same 175 Jennie O'Gaunt, S yrs., W. II. Beverly, Cerro Oordo.Ill - - 160 Valeria,! yr.,8ame 175 Total—14 cows. $8/505 BULL8. Dnke of Linwood 15859,2 yrs-E P Johnson British Oxford, 18 mos., A. Crane. Duke of Macon, 9 mos., Jno. Hlmore, Rochester. 111..- ■■ ■"■—- Tone Wonder, 18 root.., Jno. Booty 105 810 100 310 Total—4 bulls $825 SUMMARY. 14 cows average H71 79- 4 bnlls 18 head 206&- 412 78- -ie,«_ - 82S. -n,*3». CM. It is pretty generally known that D. M. Magie, of Butler county, Ohio, was thc original breeder of what is now generally known as the Poland-China hog. This valuable breed for many years took the name of Magie, and are known to many now by that name. For good reasons, however, leading breeders have by coamon consent accepted the name, Poland-China. On this subject, Mr. Magie writes as follows: "The question is frequently asked: • What makes or constitute the Magie hogs?' They were produced from four pure and distinct breeds of hogs, three of which were imported, namely: Poland, Big Spotted China, Big Irish Grazier, and Byfield. The Magie hog is of fine bone, but large size, combining, more eminently than any other, the excellencies of both large and small breeds, being docile, very good feeders, breeders and sucklers, fattening readily at _ any age, and yet attaining great weight at maturity. They sometimes dress 350 pounds, at from ten to twelve months old; from eighteen to twenty months old, 500 to 600 pounds; at full growth I have had them to dress 800 to 936 pounds. The Magie hogs have long bodies, short legs, broad, straight back, deep sides, with square, heavy hams and shoulders, drooping ears, and are of fine style generally. —Iowa Fine Stock Gazette. "Cure for Toothache.—It is said that drops prepared as follows will cure the worst toothache ever known: Ono ounce of alcohol, two drams cayenne pepper, one ounce kerosene oil; let it stand twenty-four hours after mixing. ,_ KNOX COUNTY. The cold weather has killed abont half of the wheat. DEARBORN COUNTY. Wheat and barley frozen out; fruit all killed. C. Schott. PREMIUM NO. 8. Bainbricqe, April _th 1875. My sheep ls received all right. Am well pleased with lt. Robert N. Phi est. PERRY COUNTY. Crops are very backward. Wheat ls almost a failure; corn i8 60 to 70 cents per bushel; oatsW cents; wbeat $1.00; potatoes from one to two dollars. B. M. B. BUTLER COUNTY. OHIO. Wheat looks very bad ln this vicinity; there will not be half a crop; fruit of all kinds ls killed. J. II. SHELBY COUNTY. Apples, cherries, goosberrles and currant- all killed, wheat badly frost-bitten; plenty of hog-cholera and poor cattle. W.S. G. HANCOCK COUNTY. The wheat ln this section of the country was badly Injured by the late cold spell, but lt ls hoped that a good rain will very favorably eflcct lt. ty. P. Smith. | KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Fruit all killed; wheat on prairie almost a total failure, but there will be a pretty good wheatcrop ln the timbered regions where lt was protected from severe weather. This northern part of the county ls a beautiful country, adapted to all kinds of crops. Tnoa. Ross. POJEY COUNTY.: Wheat looks well ln some localities, but bad ln others; spring ls backward; fruit all killed by the late freeze; stock hogs scarce and high; corn selling at 70 and 75 cents; wheat from $1.00 to $1.12%; Grangers numerous and Increasing. Farmer a welcome visitor. A. J. A. C0RR0LL COUNTY. Spring has come again; weather dry; and wheat badly damaged, will not be over half a crcp; farmers very, busy preoarlng for their spring planting. The Farmer Is a welcome visitor; patrons almost all take lt. H. M. B. PORTER COUNTY. ' The late cold snap has killed a good share of the fruit; wheat all killed; potatoes mostly frozen; oats sown, and plowing for corn; ln consequence of the wheat being killed a large breadth of corn will be planted; plenty of land Idle for want of hands and teams to cultivate it; ground dry; stock poor. B. R. Johnson. WASHINGTON COUNTY. Our peaches, early apples, and fruit generally was killed by thc cold weather of last month. Btock hogs and sheep scarce; cattle tolerably plenty; feed ls scarce. I see by a communication that Mr. G. F. Lewis never falls to raise good potatoes. I would be glad to hear whether the bugs effect his crops, how he succeeds. He plants from 26th of May to the 20th of June, he says. I never could raise potatoes planted that late. Thomas Grvks. PUTNAM COUNTY. Very ajold damp weather; farmers have planted but little corn; they think lt best to wait till the weather ls warmer before planting. Wheat looks discouraging; think the last cold spell killed considerable wheat. Farmers have turned stock on grass. II. II. Dunlay. ANOTHER. Wheat has not been killed ln this part or the country, nor Indeed does lt seem, now after a few days for rallying, to be seriously Injured. Pastures rather short, yet stock appears to be doing well. Potatoes and other vegetables planted weeks ago are not doing any good. We may have to take lessons ln the primitive method of food furnished during the coming year. If so, let us be contented, J. T. D. DECATUR COUNTY. Wheat looks very bad on account of recent freezing and dry weather; young clover and grosses of all kinds ln same condition; peaches and cherries all killed, and apples very nearly finished, except a few of the very- latest varieties. Considerable corn will be planted this week; not much old on hand; grangers very much pleased with their purchases of agricultural Implements this spring. G. M. Ovebleese WELLS COUNTY, The spring ls cold and backward; wheat badly killed, It ls worth 95 cents per bushel; corn 60 cents; fruit Is badly Injured by the cold spring; there Is not much plowing done yet, the ground being too wet; grangers are plenty ln the country; the Indiana Farmer is a welcome visitor In every family that takes lt. Granger. DeKALB COUNTY. Sprlngcame on late; have had a few pleasant days; but little plowing done for oats, and none for other crops. Wheat came np rather poorly last fall on account of the drouth, but the winter and spring has been favorable for It, bees winter killed badly. Wheat $1.10 to 1.15; corn 70 cents; oats 55 cents; potatoes $1.00; hogs 6cents; hay 510.00 to S12.00; cold and raining to day. Miles Waterman. HENRY COUNTY. Fruit of all kinds Killed. Peach trees all destroyed by cold. Wheat cannot be half a crop; prices are advancing, now worth $1.20. Corn, 60 c; potatoes, $1.25. Weather very cold for the season; solid Ice every morning this week. Ground quite dry. Farmers are tired of feeding, but will have to rest and feed again before grass ls plenty. Dow, Jr. WABASH COUNTY. Wheat badly killed, and especially on our black loam lands lt Is all dead. Fruit ls thought to be nearly all killed, and the peach trees are considerably frozen. Cattle are ln fair demand, coming through the winter tolerably well. Hogs are scarce and high, worth 1% cts. The weather ls dry and cold, we have a very backward spring. Breaking for com Is progressing finely. O. W. C. JEFFERSON COUNTY, NEBRASKA. Wheat principally all sown. Some ground which was Intended for small grain will have to be put ln corn on account ol the scarcity of seed. How to get feed Is the loudest cry, but stock are beginning to graze considerably on the pasture lands, to tnat trouble will soon be over. Some corn has been planted within the past few days. It ls said the grasshoppers can be seen flying ln the air, but my eyes have failed to behold tbem yet. W_. M. Rollins. TOLLAND COUNTY, CONN. We've advanced backwards; the promise of warm weather was dispelled by a return of severe cold with snow, fortunately fruit buds were not sufficiently developed to be Injured, according to present Indications. No farm work ls yet done, nor will probably be for a week to come which will necessitate a crowding of labor. Stock ls high; good native cows S601o$80; oxen $175 to $200. Hay is advancing ln consequence of the backwardness of the season. w. H. Y. PIKE COUNTY. Yesterday was very flne; to-day cold and wet; spring very backward; some corn planted; wheat looks very bad, nearly all frozen out; pasture very short and feed high; there will be a considerable quantity of fruit here yet; peach and apple bloom fresh and green. Wheat $1,00; corn 50 cents; oats 50 cents; beef cattle 4 to 6 cents; hogs 6 cents, and very scarce; grangers on the increase; our council meets the lost Saturday ln May, when we expect to organ lze a Pomona grange, also a stock company to run the agricultural and hardware business. Farmer a welcome visitor. D. Dotv, Agent FRANKLIN COUNTY. In a former postal card I was made to say that the thermometer was down to 16 degrees below zero. It was only 13 degrees below. I fear the past winter has done mnch more lnfary than we can now plainly see. By examining the upper roots of the peach, I find some are dead, and a few that all are frozen. The ground was too bare and the cold too Intense In the nursery I And the dwarf pear roots very badly Injured, and I fear many three year-olds killed. This last cold spell the thermometer was down to 18 degrees. Have not found one good blossom on the apple, pear, peach or cherry. The wild goose plumb and the damson plum show a prospect of fruit. The quince wood ls badly frozen by the late cold spell. The grape buds nearly all killed, some roots badly frozen last winter. Strawberries where not covered last winter froze out. Klttatinlny blackberries all right. J. Bower. Reported for the Indiana Farmer. THE WHEAT CE0P &c. Urbana, Ohio.—The wheat crop in this section will be much less than last year. Prices have advanced. Lincoln, Neb.—Wheat crop promises fine. Late rains done much good. Kalamazoo, Mien.—The prospect is fair thus far, with few exceptions, for a good wheat crop. Fruit killed. Lexington, Mo.—Late frosts did not hurt the wheat crop here, not much sown. There will not be half a crop in the north part of the State. Topeka, Kas.—The cold rains and frost are killing the grasshoppers. Wheat looks well. Madison, Wis.—Have had much cold weather of late, but it is thought the crops are not much damaged. Jackson, Miss.—The spring has been quite cool but there will be a good crop of peaches. Crops thus far look well. Little Rock, Ark.—The winter and spring have been exceptionally cool. spri \Vh Wheat and other spring grain looks well. Will have plenty of peaches and grapes. Bloomington, III. — Wheat not promising well, and fruit generally killed. The weather has been quite cold. Marshall, Iowa.—Winter wheat is killed, and the grasses were much injured by the cold weather of winter. Fruit much damaged by late cold weather. SALT AND CHINCH BUGS. A writer from Kansas to the Rural says: One man showed me two pieces ef wheat, one of which was hardly worth cutting, while the other, right along side of it, was as good as could be desired. He said the only reason he could give for it was that previous to sowing the latter piece he soaked the seed in strong brine to get oats out of it, and as the bugs commenced working at the roots they had been kept off by tbe little saline matter that adhered to the grain. Another man said he had five acres of spring wheat that the bugs were working on very badly and thqusht he would risk a barrel of salt on it at least. He sowed the salt broadcast over the f round, and in a few days' time not a ug could be seen, and his wheat came on and made a great deal better crop by the application of the salt, than it would have made even though the bugs had kept away. Other''ideas" were put into execution, but with no goodjresnlt. I have said that I noticed the ravages of the bugs everywhere I went.but'I will except the salt district of the Smoky Hill valley, where their presence was hardly, if at all, perceptible. Taking all these things into consideration, it seems to me to be avery rational' conclusion that salt will either kill or. drive the chinch bugs away from crops' on which it is applied. ar . f aa*.^ W$-±
Object Description
Title | Indiana farmer, 1875, v. 10, no. 18 (May 8) |
Purdue Identification Number | INFA1018 |
Date of Original | 1875 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | United States - Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
Rights Statement | Content in the Indiana Farmer Collection is in the public domain (published before 1923) or lacks a known copyright holder. Digital images in the collection may be used for educational, non-commercial, or not-for-profit purposes. |
Repository | Purdue University Libraries |
Date Digitized | 2010-11-01 |
Digitization Information | Original scanned at 300 ppi on a Bookeye 3 scanner using internal software. Display images generated in CONTENTdm as JP2000s; file format for archival copy is uncompressed TIF format. |
Description
Title | Page 1 |
Subjects (LCSH) |
Agriculture Farm management Horticulture Agricultural machinery |
Subjects (NALT) |
agriculture farm management horticulture agricultural machinery and equipment |
Genre | Periodical |
Call Number of Original | 630.5 In2 |
Location of Original | Hicks Repository |
Coverage | Indiana |
Type | text |
Format | JP2 |
Language | eng |
Collection Title | Indiana Farmer |
Rights Statement | Content in the Indiana Farmer Collection is in the public domain (published before 1923) or lacks a known copyright holder. Digital images in the collection may be used for educational, non-commercial, or non-for-profit purposes. |
Repository | Purdue University Libraries |
Digitization Information | Orignal scanned at 300 ppi on a Bookeye 3 scanner using internal software. Display images generated in CONTENTdm as JP2000s; file format for archival copy is uncompressed TIF format. |
Transcript | VoLX IKDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, MAY 8th, 1875. No. 18. Ijyg Stock. BTATE ASSOCIATION OF THE SHOET HORN BREEDEBS. The Indiana Association of Shorthorn Breeders hold their Annual Session in this city on Wednesday the 2t>th of this month. The meeting promises to bo largely attended from all quarters. The fine Crescent Hill herd of Short- . horns will boon exhibition and sale at the State Fair grounds on the 25th, 2<>'th and 27th, the sale taking place en the 27th. / Importation of Cattle.—Mr. B. B. Groom of Winchester, Kentucky has just returned from England with thirty head of English cattle, of the celebrated Bates stock. Editor Indiana Farmer.—In a noto from A. Brower, of Wayne county, I see the weight of his first Napier Calf at six months old is 569 which is good, but I am a little ahead with my Vine- wood calves. One calf 5 months old (ted), weighs COO ponnds with common keeping; calf No. 2 (roan), 4 months old weighs 500. Jno. S. Hodson. • Ogden, Ind. ; PREMIUM NO. 13. James Mustard Esq., of Broad Ripple, this county, stopped in front of onr office one day last week, with the Poland China boar furnished by him, as our premium No. 13, to Reuben Hall of Montpelier, Blackford county. The animal attracted much attention and was pronounced choice in every particular. Some of our best hog-men say he will make a fine show animal. We have no doubt but he will be worth hundreds of dollars to Mr. Hall and his neighbors in the improvement of their stock. Bro. Mustard will continue ■■ to furnish the best of breeding animals. Forthe Indiana 1 armer. ." ' . NOVEL THEORY-LETTER FROM 'AS EXPERIENCED BREEDER • OF ALDERNEY STOCK. ;• Maysville, Ky., May, 3,'75. In the article published by you March 13,1875, "All about breeding dairy cattle," allusion was made to the markings of cattle indicative of their merit in contributing to the support of man. Up to the record of Laban and Jacob's cattle transaction, the only requisition made upon the herd, was for milk and labor, in support of man. j The flesh of the herd, or beef, had not been used as an article of food. After the confusion of tongues at Babel, the means used by the Creator to cause the people to seperate and occupy different parts of the earth, and assume different modes of living. It is probable tJiat tbe Creator'made use of Jacob in his cattle breeding to seperate the beef cattle from thc milk cattle, tbat beef might be added to the articles of food for man, Genesis 32 chap. 32 verse ; ■ also, Deut. 12. 20-21, in which permission is given for the killing and eating of the herd and flocks. ■?'( The separation has proven perfect, the two qualifications to the point of perfection cannot be exercised or made available in an animal of either class of cattle, at the same time. With all tho tcience controlled by the breeders of eattle in this enlightened age, they# can but select of the material provided, nich as he wishes to combine, hopeing to produce a desired result, in this the breeders of dairy cattle, have two division of their stock, the milk cow from perfection down to the inferior beef animal. The butter making cow also from perfection down to an inferior beef ani- liaK A mark indicating their degree of Jierit was placed ^ upon them by the Creator who supervised the production of sJacob'sherd. j The discovery of those markings is we of comparative late date, and by an obscure working man, a native of France, *jd publised as Guenon's treatise on J»e milk cow, which can be purchased »Qr less than one dollar, is the only work 0} real value to those who breed, or ■• Purchase dairy stock, that I have ever •Jen. Its general use will establish a .•Mandard of merit, regulate the value, ■nd effectually prevent the selling of wirthless or ill-bred dairy stock of any gnd, registered or unregistered, pure Nood or grade. If tbey have no merit ii _n_^eTS or butter makers, they should j°|t be offered as such by the breeder. John B. Poyntz. •^ Indiana Fanner Family. Onr Portal Card Correapondeno*. B_U_@Y D_@M@ Owned by Charles Lowder, Crestnt Hill Farm, Pltunfteld, Indiana. For tbe Indiana Farmer. ILLINOIS PUBLIC SALES OF SHORT-HORN CATTLE AT BLOOMINGTON. The failing health of the senior partner owning the " Forest Hill Herd" of Short-Horn cattle made it necessary to dispose of the entire herd consisting of eleven bulls and bull calves and twenty- nine females. Agreeable to announcement the sale was made at the fair grounds at Bloomington, Illinois, on the 29th of last month. The mornins was rainy and disagreeable for visitors and parties who were looking with a view of buying. Quite a good crowd were in attendance and a good deal of speculation among speculators as what would be the average of the sale. The stock were very fat and nicely groomed and trained, and everything indicated very spirited bidding. The 21st Duke of Airdrie a four year old bull (pure Bates) bred by A. J. Alexander was first led between the auctioneer, Colonel J. W. Judy, and the crowd of bidders who were seated upon the amphitheater and offered for bids. He was soon started at $5,000. Bids were put in quick and fast of $1,000 each until he had reached $10,000 at which price it seemed like be would be sold. After some time an additional $100 was given and then another and then another until $10,500 was had and he was knocked down te General Charles E. Lippencot, of Chandlerville, Cass county, Illinois, at that prioe. Many of the females had been bred to the 21st Duke of Airdrie which added much to the prices obtained on them. The cows were then sold commencing with two Loudan Duchesses which are the same as the Miss Wiley's, all being descended from Imp. Miss Hudson by Hermes (8145). The sales were as below: cows. London Duchess llth, 3 years old, 8. ty. Jacobs, West Liberty, Iowa $ :i,_0 London Duchess 17th. 1 year old, E. K. Thomas, North Middletown, Kentucky 2,750 Nelly Bly Srxl, red.s years old, William Stewart, Franklin Grove, Illinois. _r> Nelly Bly 4th, red, 7 yearn old, Mrs. Klmberly, West Liberty, Iowa.. 1,825 Nelly Bly 5th, red, 5 years old, Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln, Illinois 1,_5 Nelly Bly 6th, red, 5 years old, E. C. Lewis, Ottowa, Illinois I.ItsO Nelly Bly 7th, red, 3 years old, 8. W. J80obs I "00 Nelly Bly Sth, red, 3 years old, William Stewart 1,130 Nelly Bly 9th, red, S years old, J. It. Con- over.I-tersburg, Illinois 900 Nelly Bly 10th, red, 2 years old, William Stewart _ 1,825 Nelly Bly llth, red, 1 year old, Robert Otley, Kewana, Illinois 1 000 Sausparell 23rd, red, 3 years old, W. H. Hansen, Franklin Grove, Illinois 625 Magenta, red, 5 years old, John It. Con- over 1,325 MagentA 2nd, red. 2 yro. old, E. C. Lewis... l,a» Highland Lady 2nd, red. 4 years old, J. N. Brown's Sons, Berlin, 111 _ 1,905 Highland Lady 3rd, red, 1 year old, John It. Conover 1,750 Molly Walker, red, 3 yrs. old, 8. W. Jacobs 6)0 Molly Walker 2nd, red, 1 year old, Davis I,owman,Tonlan, 111. 225 Imp. Violet's 4th, roan, 9 years old, Mrs. Klmberly _ 1,000 Imp. Lady Highthorn,roan, 7 y«?ara old, John K. Conover 1,000 14th Lonan of Woodlawn, red, 6 years old, C. W.Ootr, Monmouth, 111. 1,S50 Imp. Duchess of York nth, roan, 5 years old, Albert Cram, Durham Park, Kan.... 1,000 Lady Muscatoon, roan, 2 years old, J. C. i Lahman, Franklin Orove, III 470 Forest Queen, red, 1 year old, Thomas Wlndall- _ —.. _ 415 Lydia 2nd, roan, 11 years old, L. w. Beck, Galva. Ill 175 Belle of St. Louis, red, 6 years old, Albert Cram. - 450 Blanche 8th, red, 1 year old, Alb't Cram„ 300 Pride, red, 5 years «ld, Albert Cram 350 Vista, roan, 3 years old, Robert Holloway, Alexis, 11L _ - _.. 1,025 29 females, overage, $1,141. IS—Aggregate...$35,190 BULLS. 21st Duke of Alrdrle, 4 years old, General O. K. Lippencot, Chandlerville, III 10,500 Starlight, llOlH, red, fl years old, Alvan Bronson, Ipavia, 111...... 270 Major Kay, red, 2 yearn old, John R. Conover 490 Baronet Oxford, red, 1 year old, B. H. Cbarter. Jolliet, III 200 8th Dnkeof Forest Hill, red, 1 year old, O. M. (..'iilbertson, Cliicngo, III 520 llth Dnke of Forest Hill, red, 1 year old, II. C. KIdrldge, Galva, III 505 Bull cnlf, real and white. Robert Miller, West Liberty, Iowa 300 Bull calf, while, John J. Itlley, Hudson, Illinois 110 Bull culf. red, Chester Maine, Wltmlng- . ion, Illinois _.... 100 Bull calf, roan, ty. II. Beverly, Cerro Gordo, III 75 Bull calf, red and white, James Mix. Kankakee, 111 „ 60 11 Malesaverage SI,19S—Aggregate $13,180 Total 40hcad,average $1,1511,25 Aggrcgaieof 40 head 40,370 Reported for the Farmer. RECENT STOCK SALES. Messrs. Pickrell and Taylor held their sale at Decatur, 111., as advertised. The day was beautiful, the attendance large. Col. Jndy ln his usual good style made the sale move along quickly. Berkshire pigs and Southdown sheep brought good prices. Below ls the result of 3. II. PICK HELL'S SALE ! Puss Childs, 5 yix, sold to W. H. Hansen, Franklin Grove, 111 Jt 750 Queen Childs, 1 yr. 4 mos., W. at M. Pickrell, Mechanlcsburg, 111 330 Louan Hill 4th, 4 yrs. 5 mos., Same 1,925 Louan Hill 5th, 3 yrs., K. W. Miller, Raymond, 111 2,000 Louan Hill 3d, 5 yrs. 5 mos., L. B. Wing, Bement, 111 1,225 Lasly Bflde 3 yrs. 4 mos., Mrs. A. E. K&nberly, West Liberty, la 2,850 Bride 15th, 1 yrs., 8. W. Jacobs, same 875 Caroline Cochrane, 3 yrs., J. II. Klsseng- er, Clarksvllle, Mo _ 1,800 Detnra, 3 yrs., J. R. Shelley, Shannon, 111. 1,100 Lady Fairy B, 3% yrs., Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln. Ill _ 600 Gloster's Pride, 2% yrs., Geo. Elliot, Harristown, 111 ~ 900 Lucy Napier, '2% yrs.,S. W. Jacobs 1,450 Jubilee Napier, 2 yrs., Mrs. Klmberly 1,600 Amelia (Imp.) 6% yrs., 8. W. Jacobs 925 Flower Cherry (imp.) 6 yrs., A. Crane, Durham Park, Kan _ 950 Princess „ b.c, 3 yrs., H. Handnfky, Indianola, 111 — ttX> Magnolia 6tb, 2}^ yrs., 8. W. Jacobs 325 Princess Delight, 2% yrs., ty A M Pickrell. 350 Josie 10th, 18 mos., same 500 Medora A, 1 yr., Ell Stelnson, Oshkosh...„ 700 21,655 BULLA. Breastplate 1143]. 4 yrs., Mrs. Klmberly.... 6,100 Royal Baron 18238.1 yr., ty A M Pickrell.. 1,000 Flower Breastplate, 9 mos., Jesse A. Pickrell, Wheatfleld, 111 250 7,350 SUMMARY. 20 cows average Sl,t>a 75 $21,655. 8 bulls " 2,450 00 7,350. 23 head " 11,261 09—Total—$29,005. OTHER SALES. The following account is taken from the Bloomington (111.) Pantograph of Thursday, April 29th: Yesterday the joint sale of Shorthorns from thc herds of Messrs. Niccqlls, Duncan, Funk, Franklin and Smith, which has been tho subject of much comment among stock men for somo weeks, occurred at the fair grounds in this city. The stock was all upon the ground some days ago, and the weather all that could be desired. Thc attendance was larger than was expected, every adjoining State being represented, and quite a largo delegation coming from Kentucky. There was a very fair representation from adjoining counties and of our citizens. The only noticeable defect in tho assemblage was tho absence of McLean county farmers, and this defect was seriously felt in the progress of the sale. Col. Judy, the auctioneer, announced the conditions and began the sale at a little after ten o'clock, and went through the entire catalogue of one hundred and forty head before five in the afternoon, stopping half an hour forlunch at noon. The binding was not exciting, but the sale was hurried along, and we think every dollar realized, that the people were disposed to pay. We believe the cattle that were raised here sold at a profit, while those that were purchased at other sales, were, in the aggregate, sold at a loss. This lesson is valuable to those who contemplate engaging in the business. It is certainly better to be a breeder than a dealer. Mr. Niccolls sold sixty-three cattle for an average of $368. Mr. Funk sold thirty for an average of $445.50. Mr. Smith sold fifteen for an average of $26466. Mr. Franklin sold fourteen head at an average of $25!); and Mr. Duncan sold five at an average of $257. The entire sale foots up $45,230. The Poland-China. T. M. Taylor's Sale. cows. Oxford Dnchefs A b. c., 6 yrs., Thomas Wlndle, Lincoln, 111 111,000 Louan 4th, 5 yrs.,0. E. Lippincot, Cband- leniville.lll 950 Caroline Empress, IS mos., W. * M. Pickrell, Mechanlcsburir, 111 _„ 875 Louan 6th, 3 yrs., E. W. Miller, Raymond. 1,450 Josie 9th, 18 mos.,H H Price, Oskaloosa,Ia 400 Rosa Fletcher, 13mos., E. ty. Miller 525 Geneva Lass. 1 yr., Robert Miller West Liberty, Ia _. 300 Red Rose, 15 mos., A. Crane, Durham Park, Kas - •• -. 3O0 Miss Butterfly, 4 yrs.. J. V. Hartver, Denver, 111 - 265 Hattlc Lee, 3 yrs.. Same... 255 •Rosa _ee,5yrs., K. P.Johnson, Red Oak, Iow»..._ 275 Pearl, 15 mos.. Same 175 Jennie O'Gaunt, S yrs., W. II. Beverly, Cerro Oordo.Ill - - 160 Valeria,! yr.,8ame 175 Total—14 cows. $8/505 BULL8. Dnke of Linwood 15859,2 yrs-E P Johnson British Oxford, 18 mos., A. Crane. Duke of Macon, 9 mos., Jno. Hlmore, Rochester. 111..- ■■ ■"■—- Tone Wonder, 18 root.., Jno. Booty 105 810 100 310 Total—4 bulls $825 SUMMARY. 14 cows average H71 79- 4 bnlls 18 head 206&- 412 78- -ie,«_ - 82S. -n,*3». CM. It is pretty generally known that D. M. Magie, of Butler county, Ohio, was thc original breeder of what is now generally known as the Poland-China hog. This valuable breed for many years took the name of Magie, and are known to many now by that name. For good reasons, however, leading breeders have by coamon consent accepted the name, Poland-China. On this subject, Mr. Magie writes as follows: "The question is frequently asked: • What makes or constitute the Magie hogs?' They were produced from four pure and distinct breeds of hogs, three of which were imported, namely: Poland, Big Spotted China, Big Irish Grazier, and Byfield. The Magie hog is of fine bone, but large size, combining, more eminently than any other, the excellencies of both large and small breeds, being docile, very good feeders, breeders and sucklers, fattening readily at _ any age, and yet attaining great weight at maturity. They sometimes dress 350 pounds, at from ten to twelve months old; from eighteen to twenty months old, 500 to 600 pounds; at full growth I have had them to dress 800 to 936 pounds. The Magie hogs have long bodies, short legs, broad, straight back, deep sides, with square, heavy hams and shoulders, drooping ears, and are of fine style generally. —Iowa Fine Stock Gazette. "Cure for Toothache.—It is said that drops prepared as follows will cure the worst toothache ever known: Ono ounce of alcohol, two drams cayenne pepper, one ounce kerosene oil; let it stand twenty-four hours after mixing. ,_ KNOX COUNTY. The cold weather has killed abont half of the wheat. DEARBORN COUNTY. Wheat and barley frozen out; fruit all killed. C. Schott. PREMIUM NO. 8. Bainbricqe, April _th 1875. My sheep ls received all right. Am well pleased with lt. Robert N. Phi est. PERRY COUNTY. Crops are very backward. Wheat ls almost a failure; corn i8 60 to 70 cents per bushel; oatsW cents; wbeat $1.00; potatoes from one to two dollars. B. M. B. BUTLER COUNTY. OHIO. Wheat looks very bad ln this vicinity; there will not be half a crop; fruit of all kinds ls killed. J. II. SHELBY COUNTY. Apples, cherries, goosberrles and currant- all killed, wheat badly frost-bitten; plenty of hog-cholera and poor cattle. W.S. G. HANCOCK COUNTY. The wheat ln this section of the country was badly Injured by the late cold spell, but lt ls hoped that a good rain will very favorably eflcct lt. ty. P. Smith. | KOSCIUSKO COUNTY. Fruit all killed; wheat on prairie almost a total failure, but there will be a pretty good wheatcrop ln the timbered regions where lt was protected from severe weather. This northern part of the county ls a beautiful country, adapted to all kinds of crops. Tnoa. Ross. POJEY COUNTY.: Wheat looks well ln some localities, but bad ln others; spring ls backward; fruit all killed by the late freeze; stock hogs scarce and high; corn selling at 70 and 75 cents; wheat from $1.00 to $1.12%; Grangers numerous and Increasing. Farmer a welcome visitor. A. J. A. C0RR0LL COUNTY. Spring has come again; weather dry; and wheat badly damaged, will not be over half a crcp; farmers very, busy preoarlng for their spring planting. The Farmer Is a welcome visitor; patrons almost all take lt. H. M. B. PORTER COUNTY. ' The late cold snap has killed a good share of the fruit; wheat all killed; potatoes mostly frozen; oats sown, and plowing for corn; ln consequence of the wheat being killed a large breadth of corn will be planted; plenty of land Idle for want of hands and teams to cultivate it; ground dry; stock poor. B. R. Johnson. WASHINGTON COUNTY. Our peaches, early apples, and fruit generally was killed by thc cold weather of last month. Btock hogs and sheep scarce; cattle tolerably plenty; feed ls scarce. I see by a communication that Mr. G. F. Lewis never falls to raise good potatoes. I would be glad to hear whether the bugs effect his crops, how he succeeds. He plants from 26th of May to the 20th of June, he says. I never could raise potatoes planted that late. Thomas Grvks. PUTNAM COUNTY. Very ajold damp weather; farmers have planted but little corn; they think lt best to wait till the weather ls warmer before planting. Wheat looks discouraging; think the last cold spell killed considerable wheat. Farmers have turned stock on grass. II. II. Dunlay. ANOTHER. Wheat has not been killed ln this part or the country, nor Indeed does lt seem, now after a few days for rallying, to be seriously Injured. Pastures rather short, yet stock appears to be doing well. Potatoes and other vegetables planted weeks ago are not doing any good. We may have to take lessons ln the primitive method of food furnished during the coming year. If so, let us be contented, J. T. D. DECATUR COUNTY. Wheat looks very bad on account of recent freezing and dry weather; young clover and grosses of all kinds ln same condition; peaches and cherries all killed, and apples very nearly finished, except a few of the very- latest varieties. Considerable corn will be planted this week; not much old on hand; grangers very much pleased with their purchases of agricultural Implements this spring. G. M. Ovebleese WELLS COUNTY, The spring ls cold and backward; wheat badly killed, It ls worth 95 cents per bushel; corn 60 cents; fruit Is badly Injured by the cold spring; there Is not much plowing done yet, the ground being too wet; grangers are plenty ln the country; the Indiana Farmer is a welcome visitor In every family that takes lt. Granger. DeKALB COUNTY. Sprlngcame on late; have had a few pleasant days; but little plowing done for oats, and none for other crops. Wheat came np rather poorly last fall on account of the drouth, but the winter and spring has been favorable for It, bees winter killed badly. Wheat $1.10 to 1.15; corn 70 cents; oats 55 cents; potatoes $1.00; hogs 6cents; hay 510.00 to S12.00; cold and raining to day. Miles Waterman. HENRY COUNTY. Fruit of all kinds Killed. Peach trees all destroyed by cold. Wheat cannot be half a crop; prices are advancing, now worth $1.20. Corn, 60 c; potatoes, $1.25. Weather very cold for the season; solid Ice every morning this week. Ground quite dry. Farmers are tired of feeding, but will have to rest and feed again before grass ls plenty. Dow, Jr. WABASH COUNTY. Wheat badly killed, and especially on our black loam lands lt Is all dead. Fruit ls thought to be nearly all killed, and the peach trees are considerably frozen. Cattle are ln fair demand, coming through the winter tolerably well. Hogs are scarce and high, worth 1% cts. The weather ls dry and cold, we have a very backward spring. Breaking for com Is progressing finely. O. W. C. JEFFERSON COUNTY, NEBRASKA. Wheat principally all sown. Some ground which was Intended for small grain will have to be put ln corn on account ol the scarcity of seed. How to get feed Is the loudest cry, but stock are beginning to graze considerably on the pasture lands, to tnat trouble will soon be over. Some corn has been planted within the past few days. It ls said the grasshoppers can be seen flying ln the air, but my eyes have failed to behold tbem yet. W_. M. Rollins. TOLLAND COUNTY, CONN. We've advanced backwards; the promise of warm weather was dispelled by a return of severe cold with snow, fortunately fruit buds were not sufficiently developed to be Injured, according to present Indications. No farm work ls yet done, nor will probably be for a week to come which will necessitate a crowding of labor. Stock ls high; good native cows S601o$80; oxen $175 to $200. Hay is advancing ln consequence of the backwardness of the season. w. H. Y. PIKE COUNTY. Yesterday was very flne; to-day cold and wet; spring very backward; some corn planted; wheat looks very bad, nearly all frozen out; pasture very short and feed high; there will be a considerable quantity of fruit here yet; peach and apple bloom fresh and green. Wheat $1,00; corn 50 cents; oats 50 cents; beef cattle 4 to 6 cents; hogs 6 cents, and very scarce; grangers on the increase; our council meets the lost Saturday ln May, when we expect to organ lze a Pomona grange, also a stock company to run the agricultural and hardware business. Farmer a welcome visitor. D. Dotv, Agent FRANKLIN COUNTY. In a former postal card I was made to say that the thermometer was down to 16 degrees below zero. It was only 13 degrees below. I fear the past winter has done mnch more lnfary than we can now plainly see. By examining the upper roots of the peach, I find some are dead, and a few that all are frozen. The ground was too bare and the cold too Intense In the nursery I And the dwarf pear roots very badly Injured, and I fear many three year-olds killed. This last cold spell the thermometer was down to 18 degrees. Have not found one good blossom on the apple, pear, peach or cherry. The wild goose plumb and the damson plum show a prospect of fruit. The quince wood ls badly frozen by the late cold spell. The grape buds nearly all killed, some roots badly frozen last winter. Strawberries where not covered last winter froze out. Klttatinlny blackberries all right. J. Bower. Reported for the Indiana Farmer. THE WHEAT CE0P &c. Urbana, Ohio.—The wheat crop in this section will be much less than last year. Prices have advanced. Lincoln, Neb.—Wheat crop promises fine. Late rains done much good. Kalamazoo, Mien.—The prospect is fair thus far, with few exceptions, for a good wheat crop. Fruit killed. Lexington, Mo.—Late frosts did not hurt the wheat crop here, not much sown. There will not be half a crop in the north part of the State. Topeka, Kas.—The cold rains and frost are killing the grasshoppers. Wheat looks well. Madison, Wis.—Have had much cold weather of late, but it is thought the crops are not much damaged. Jackson, Miss.—The spring has been quite cool but there will be a good crop of peaches. Crops thus far look well. Little Rock, Ark.—The winter and spring have been exceptionally cool. spri \Vh Wheat and other spring grain looks well. Will have plenty of peaches and grapes. Bloomington, III. — Wheat not promising well, and fruit generally killed. The weather has been quite cold. Marshall, Iowa.—Winter wheat is killed, and the grasses were much injured by the cold weather of winter. Fruit much damaged by late cold weather. SALT AND CHINCH BUGS. A writer from Kansas to the Rural says: One man showed me two pieces ef wheat, one of which was hardly worth cutting, while the other, right along side of it, was as good as could be desired. He said the only reason he could give for it was that previous to sowing the latter piece he soaked the seed in strong brine to get oats out of it, and as the bugs commenced working at the roots they had been kept off by tbe little saline matter that adhered to the grain. Another man said he had five acres of spring wheat that the bugs were working on very badly and thqusht he would risk a barrel of salt on it at least. He sowed the salt broadcast over the f round, and in a few days' time not a ug could be seen, and his wheat came on and made a great deal better crop by the application of the salt, than it would have made even though the bugs had kept away. Other''ideas" were put into execution, but with no goodjresnlt. I have said that I noticed the ravages of the bugs everywhere I went.but'I will except the salt district of the Smoky Hill valley, where their presence was hardly, if at all, perceptible. Taking all these things into consideration, it seems to me to be avery rational' conclusion that salt will either kill or. drive the chinch bugs away from crops' on which it is applied. ar . f aa*.^ W$-± |
Tags
Comments
Post a Comment for Page 1