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The Summer-fallow
Bare land loses in total plant-food, but may make a temporary gain in available fertility. The practice of leaving a field uncropped for an entire season has been abandoned in good farming regions. Where moisture is in scant supply, and a soil is thin... The Time To Cut Alfalfa
What is the best period to cut alfalfa hay for cow feed and the best method for curing? The best time to cut alfalfa is just when new shoots are starting out at the crown. This will give the greatest yield of hay during a season, and the hay ... The Unproductive Farm
When a soil expert visits an unproductive farm to determine its needs, he gives his chief attention to four possible factors in his problem: lack of drainage, of lime, of organic matter, and of available plant-food. His first concern regards drainage.... The Use Of Nitrogen
There is no fully satisfactory way of determining the kind and amount of fertilizer that should be used at any particular time for any one crop. Perfection in this respect is no easier in attainment than in other matters. There are, however, means of ... The Value Of Manure
It is not possible to put a commercial valuation upon farm manures that may be a sure guide to any farmer. The value depends upon what the individual can get out of it in crops and improved soil conditions. It is rather idle to say that the annual pr... The Weed Seed
The seeds of tilled crops are planted in ground containing much weed seed, and no harm may result. The cultivation needed to keep the soil loose, or to prevent evaporation, destroys the weeds. Grass, clover, alfalfa, and like seeds are put into the gr... The Yard-long Bean
I wish to ask about the very long bean which I think was introduced from China into California. I remember seeing one vine when I was living in California which I think must have been 20 or 30 feet long and had hundreds of pods and each of these... The Zante Currant
Is the currant that grows in the United States in any way related to the currant that grows in Greece? If so, could it be cured like the currant that comes from Greece? The dried currants of commerce are made in Greece and in California (to a... There Is No Danger Of The Silo Overheating And Setting Fire To A Barn
When the ensilage is curing, it often gets warm, but never anywhere near the point of combustion. ... They Also Have A Good Mellowing Effect On Heavy Soil
... Thinning Oranges
Is it advisable to thin fruit on young citrus trees? Our trees have been bearing about three years, but they are still small trees. The oranges and grape fruit ripen well and are large and of excellent quality, but the trees seem overloaded. ... This May Be Tubercular Or The Result Of Foxtail Etc
... This Mule Should Be Operated Upon At Once By A Qualified Veterinarian
The application of liniments or blisters are useless; the knife only will effect a cure. The fact that the mule is losing flesh makes the case serious. ... Time For Pruning
What is the proper time for pruning pear and apricot trees? Ordinary deciduous fruit trees can be successfully pruned from the time the leaves begin to turn yellow and fall, until the new foliage is appearing in the late winter or spring. ... Time Of Application
The use of lime on land should be associated in the land-owner's thoughts with the growing of clover. It does help soil conditions so that more grain can be produced, but if it is permitted to displace the use of fertilizers, and does not lead to the ... Time Of Plowing
In great measure the time of plowing is determined by the effect upon soil moisture, and is discussed in the next chapter. ... To Be Bred In The Purple Means To Be Of Royal Or Princely Parentage
It originally was used in reference to the nobility of Europe, as purple was the insignia of royal blood, due to the fact that purple was the rarest and most costly color and only the rich and noble could buy it. When used in referring to live stock, ... To Breed In The Purple
What is meant by breeding a sow in the purple? I have seen this statement used many times by breeders who advertised "sows safe in pig bred in the purple." ... To Cleanse Cows
My cows are healthy and calves all right, but seem to have trouble throwing the afterbirth. Wash out twice daily with about 1 gallon of normal salt solution (teaspoonful of salt to each pint of warm water). Give internally the following powde... To Destroy Fleas
My barn, is full, of fleas I tried to destroy them by using creso-dip, but did not kill them, all. Fleas can only be permanently checked by destroying their breeding places which are in the dust! and dirt that accumulate in cracks and corners... To Increase Bearing Of Walnuts
We have a walnut orchard which does not bear enough nuts. The trees are all fine, even trees, 10 and 12 years old, and we are told that the crop was light this year because the trees were growing so vigorously and put most of their energy into t... To Make Shingles Durable
What is the best material with which to coat the shingles on my barn roof? The best coating is a wood preservative, the principal ingredient of which is creosote. There are several reliable brands of preservatives and stains that may be had a...