patience to wait till the kernel is clean out; he stance which we, the sufferers, think worthy of eats it by instalments in the shell, and trust him note, viz: that while all the world is favored with for getting the whole of it! Well, after the nut, an abundant harvest of apples, that crop is an he will perhaps pick the bones of an apple, if entire failure throughout this town (Lebanon, there be one within reach, and when he has had N. H.) while almost as soon as we pass beyond its his fill he will wash his face with his paws, and boundaries, we behold the trees burdened with his paws with his face, and, feeling quite clean fruit. and spruce and comfortable, he will roll over on the turf, making funny little noises, and giving queer little jumps, and then away! up the next tree stem, clawing, leaping, swinging, so fastup and up, till your neck is out of joint watching him, and he is lost among the leaves. N. H. STATE FAIR. al THE SEASON AND CROPS. E. J. Since October came in there has been occasion falls of rain, but not enough to make any impression on the streams or springs in this vicinity, and now, Oct. 16th, they are lower than at any time in the summer. A great many wells are We are not able, in the present crowded state dry, fall feed has been greatly reduced, and the of our columns, to give a detailed account of the feeding of stock on winter fodder must commence State Fair at Keene, N. H. In some particulars, early. The rain of Saturday night and Sunday, the Exhibition surpassed anything we have seen, though copious, will not much affect the springs. and especially in its Working Oxen: these were The Indian Corn Harvest is chiefly gathered, numerous, of beautiful symmetry and in high and will prove a three-quarters crop, being much condition. Indeed, they attracted the attention better than was anticipated in August and the of all who beheld them. A building 400 feet in forepart of September. length was well filled with manufactured articles, The potato crop is also much better than was fruits, vegetables, &c. The trotting course was anticipated six weeks ago. White Chenangoes enlivened by some fine animals, and the grounds, have rotted some, but most other kinds are sound, as a whole, unsurpassed by any we have seen. and have yielded a fair crop. They are selling, The attendance was large during the fair weath- however, to-day, in Boston market for $2 to $3 er. On Thursday, the Address was delivered from a barrel. the Judge's stand by the Editor of this paper, to Mangolds and ruta-bagas have been seriously an attentive audience of more than 5,000 people, affected by the drought, and the crops will be and is spoken of as follows by the Boston Chroni- comparatively light. cle. The crops in England and Ireland have been "At half-past two o'clock the address was com- good and securely harvested. The Derry Stanmenced from the Judge's stand. Mr. Brown laid dard says, the agricultural produce of this seadown three propositions, namely:-That the son in Ireland will fully realize £10,000,000 present was the most auspicious period for agri- sterling, fifty millions of dollars, above that of cultural improvement; that there were means last year. It also states that the grain markets nature of these means. These were forcibly illus- are cheaper in Belfast than in Philadelphia. trated with great practical force, and were valuable to a degree unusually realized at this Fair. The sentiments and opinions delivered by Mr. Brown were very enthusiastically received.' specially calculated to promote that end; and the For the New England Farmer. APPLE TREE BORER. DEAR SIR:-If the following method for destroyOur thanks are due the officers of the Society ing the apple borer, after it has entered the tree for their kind attentions, and especially to WM. so far as not to be reached by any other means, is P. WHEELER, Esq., of Keene, for the hospitali- of any value, it is at your service. ties of his house, during our stay at the Fair. For the New England Farmer. If the borer cannot be punctured by a wire, I clear the hole of the cuttings, light an India cracker and discharge it at the mouth of the hole, holding it as near as possible. The concussion of the atmosphere probably destroys the insect. MR. BROWN:-Inclosed I send you an apple My trees are few, but I have practised it on them blossom, and might have sent you many more this many times in three years without a failure. I day, (26th Sept.) taken from the tree, one limb usually discharge two, and if very much enraged, of which has been in full bloom for several days. three; probably one would generally answer the Cannot some of the wise ones give us the science purpose. Perhaps a small tube, containing a few of this young wonder? There is but a single un-grains of powder, might be more convenient, and usual circumstance to be considered in investi- quite as effectual. Yours, &c., gating the matter, viz: this blossoming limb was, about five weeks since, exposed to the heat of some burning brush, so as to kill or turn brown, but not to burn its leaves. Other trees, similarly dealt with, show no signs of putting forth blos soms. I am reminded, in this connection, of a circum is F. FIELD. WHAT OUR COUNTRY PAYS FOR GUANO.-The Genesee Farmer says: The quantity of guano which will be brought to the United States this year will be about 200,000 tons. A limited number of advertisements of an appropriate character will be inserted in the monthly Farmer at the following Indiana,.. Illinois,. Missouri,. THE superior merits of these Plows consist in 1. The mode of attaching the forward mould-board to the beam, by which great strength and durability are secured, as also the various desirable changes in debt of work and relative depth of each plow, the same being regulated to any shade of nicety, with perfect facility: 2. The entire and handsome overturning of the sod furrow, by the forward mould-board, to the extent of the whole width of furrow taken by the plow, placing it beneath, out of the way of the teeth of the harrow, cultivator, or other implement, so that it is in no case dragged to the surface in the after cultivation of the 3. The thorough and finished work done by the rear mouldboard, in taking up its furrow of under soil and sifting or scattering it over the inverted sod, so as to entirely fill to the surface, and at the same time break open any undue cohesion of the soil, leaving the plowed land in a perfectly pulverized condition, requiring little labor with the harrow or other surface-working instrument, and indeed, in all tolerably free loams, rendering the use of these instruments, as pulverizers, quite unnecessary: 4. The remarkably light draught of the plow, in proportion to the amount of work and the thoroughness of pulverization accomplished. Several sizes of the BOSTON AND WORCESTER EAGLE DOUBLE PLOW, are made by the subscribers, from patterns of 28,753,048 their own original invention. They invite their friends and cus...30,080,090 tomers to examine these Plows, as to quality and durability of 57,646,984 North Carolina,.......27,941,051 material, thoroughness and finish of construction, and to test ..36,214,537 Virginia,.. .19,835,214 Manufactory at Worcester, and Warehouse, Quincy Hall, over Super--Phosphate of Lime. THIS celebrated Fertilizer, where it has been fairly tested the last year, has been found equal, and in many cases superior to the best Peruvian Guano in its immediate effect, and much more permanently beneficial to the land. It is adapted to any soil in which there is a deficiency of Phosphate, which is often the case. All crops are benefited by its application. It is comthat posed of ground bone, decomposed by sulphuric acid, to which is added a due proportion of Peruvian Guano, Sulphate of Am per-monia, &e. THE subscriber offers his services to those about erecting new or altering old, buildings. He will furnish drawings and working plans, specifications, and every thing in relation to a clear understanding of what is wanted. He thinks he is able to THIS little Machine is the very best article that has ever been present some new views in the construction of Barns, or in alterpresented to the public for culinary purposes, far surpass-ing old ones, whereby more conveniencies may be obtained and ing all others for paring apples, potatoes, turnips, &c. &c., just at less expense. His charges will be so moderate as to enable received at NOURSE & CO'S Agricultural Warehouse, No. 9 & every farmer to avail himself of his services. Contents of this Number. Calendar for November.... Some Wants wanted by Farmers.. It Isn't all in Bringing Up-Sweet Apples.. Nutrition in Various Grains. State Farm at Tewksbury again....... Hog Killing in Cinciunati--About Cranberries.. Gardens that never Fail..... On Maturing Plants-Value of Agricultural Papers. Expanding the Chest-Another Specimen of Farming... Let Me In "-Suburban Visits... The Curculio Curiosity Reproved.. A Trip up the Mississippi...... Remarks about raising Hops..... Lightning Rods are not Humbugs.............. Tewksbury and State Alms-House............... The Harvest Hymn-High Price of Milk........ Rockingham Fair at Exeter.. 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POSTAGE.-The postage on the New England Farmer, ...531 monthly, is 14 cents per quarter, or 6 cents per year, to any ..533 part of the United States, to be paid in advance at the office ..533 where the same is receive ..534 ..585 The Season and Crops-Apple Tree Borer................534 Farm for Sale. The subscriber offers for sale his Farm, containing one hundred and twenty-three acres of good land, a good one-story house, two good barns, and over one hundred feet of sheds attached to the barns. The Farm is well wooded and watered, and well adapted for a dairy, and is mostly fenced with stope wall. Also, a good sugar orchard, sugar house and fixtures, in good repair. For further particulars, inquire of the subscriber, on the premises. Said Farm is situated in Shrewsbury, Butland County, Vermont, one mile east of the centre, 24 from Cattingsville depot. N. B. If the above Farm is not disposed of before the 16th day of November next, at 10 o'clock, A. M., it will then be of fered at public vendue. H. T. CLARK. Shrewsbury, Rutland Co., Vt., Oct. 21, 1854. For Sale. 3wp The subscriber offers his farm for sale, on which he now lives, and will give immediate possession. The farm consists of 75 acres of good land, a onestory House, Shop, Barn, Sheds, &c., mostly new, with first rate, never failing water in the house, also a good wood-lot near by, a superior garden with a variety of fruit trees. This farm is situated in WARWICK, Mass., 24 miles from the Centre, & mile from school, 1 mile from Grist and Saw Mill, and 6 miles from South Orange depot. Any one wanting a pleasant, healthy farm, can have a more particular description by dropping a line to the subscriber. JOSHUA T. SANGER. Aug. 26, 1854. DEVOTED TO AGRICULTURE AND ITS KINDRED ARTS AND SCIENCES. VOL. VI. JOEL NOURSE, PROPRIETOR. BOSTON, DECEMBER, 1854. SIMON BROWN, EDITOR. CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER. THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR. "Glad Christmas comes, and every hearth And crown him with a holly bough. CLARE'S SHEPHERD'S CALENDAR. NO. 12. FRED'K HOLBROOK, ASSOCIATE some other nations. There is, then, every reason for grateful and happy hearts, and none for murmuring or despair. We have seen that " every thing is beautiful in his season," that every thing displays "the power and goodness of God." His Providence directs us, step by step, developing the faculties of the mind, and enlarging its power of administering to the necessities of the race. New modes of life, new comforts and occupations spring from the wonderful activity which impels TERN DECEMBER our people. The language of the Shepherd Poet, closes up the which we have quoted above, would be applicable train of the to few of our homesteads now; for the spinning Months, and wheel is the thing of a past age, and has sung its with it, ends the cheerful song in thousands of our rural homerolling Year. steads for many years, but that song animates The Harvests are our maidens no longer; running waters and all gathered, and scalding vapors are now made to propel the wheels although the clouds long re- that spin the wool, the cotton and flax! All fused to shed their gladdening the occupations present new aspects; strange rains upon the parched earth, machines are in the barns, and fields, and workmost of the crops have been suf- shops, and manufactories, saving the toil of milficient, and some abundant. The hay-harvest was lions of thews and sinews by an increased activity full; the small grains were cut short, and in of the mind. many localities a failure; the potato. crop plen- Urged on in the calling which we have chosen, tiful, and of better quality than for several pre- not only by a desire to discharge a duty, but by ceding years; the Indian corn crop, far short of the unnumbered charms which it presents, the last year, but a full three-fourths average of for-year has passed rapidly and pleasantly away. mer years; vegetables fine, and in abundance, and Our visits to the homes of the people, and our asfruit, with the exception of peaches, a large supply sociations through these columns have been agreeand of excellent quality. The grape crop has able and profitable; and we trust that these relabeen plentiful, and the fruit of unusual richness tions will long be continued with mutual advanand value. With a better knowledge of the tage. means of preserving it, the grape will become one It is not so much to be desired that we shall of our most wholesome and delicious winter fruits. live fast, or long, as that we shall live well; that While the earth has generously yielded to us, each day shall find its duties faithfully discharged, and filled our garners with its fruits, the same and the mind calmly waiting either for another watchful Providence that has given vitality to the day of active duty, or for a suspension of the cares minutest seed, and caused its germ to spring to and amusements of life, and a summons to that the air and light, has shielded us from unseasona- wider field of action where only the culture of the ble heats and colds, and averted the pestilence nobler faculties will be required. and internal commotions which have afflicted The pursuit of agriculture as an occupation is eminently favorable to calm contemplation and a and heels flying, showing his shoes nearly ten feet quiet, useful and peaceful life. Less temptations in the air, he bade defiance to his pursuers and are there offered than in the crowded places of their long poles! He gained the centre of the traffic, where society is more artificial, and there field, and then stood snuffing the gale from every exists a greater disparity in the conditions of men; point, the noblest animal of creation next to man. and in the varied aspects of Nature on the farm, A boy approached him with outstretched arm in the ever unfolding wonders of the vegetable and and gentle words-"Poor fellow! Come here. animal kingdoms there are fresh and constant in- I will not strike you." These were more potent citements to the practice of virtuous lives. than the poles had proved; the horse met him, Our people need more of a well-regulated sys- rubbed his nose against the boy's jacket, and said tem in their business, but no stimulus to greater as plainly as he could speak,-"I'll trust you; physical activity. Constant and agreeable em- we are friends," and was led away to his stall. ployment, but not overwrought, will afford the The animals of the farm soon become acquainted happy condition where all the faculties may be with the looks and manners of those about them, most fully developed; a condition in which each and will usually return such treatment as they individual may say "I have enough for all my receive. views and purposes: more wealth might be trou- DEBT. It is one thing to run into debt for a blesome, and distract my attention from those good farm implement that will enable you to save pursuits in which I delight." Let it, then, be its value in a year, or a pair of oxen with which our mutual effort, in the coming year, that all you may accomplish your spring work, then pasenjoy this condition who desire and seek it. ture and fatten, and make 10 per cent on them, and another to purchase furniture or fancy horses FARM ACCOUNTS.—With the closing year, close and carriages that you can very well do without; all accounts; if they are allowed to pass over or "more land," which will embarrass your purse, more than one year unsettled, the chance is that and withdraw the attention and the manure from they will run many years, until confusion creeps the acres now only half cultivated. Incur no in, and unkind thoughts, perhaps words, and debt unless from a necessity, if you wish to sleep alienation between neighbors, takes place. Most soundly nights. Many things are to be done in transactions may be remembered through one this December, strictly appertaining to the farm, year, so that errors, or misunderstandings may but that which we especially urge belongs to the easily be adjusted. If you value peace and pleas- mind. Store it well in these comparatively leiant associations with your neighbors, suffer no sure hours with useful information; cherish the accounts to run longer than one year. But if social affections, and make the world a cheerful there are difficulties, yield a little; let your charone around you; and may we meet again beyond ity place the most favorable construction upon the boundary line of 1854, in the month of Happy every word uttered and act done, and if you can- Wishes, the first of a New Year. not agree, refer the whole matter to disinterested friends, and not to the law. FEEDING STOCK.-On this subject we have THE MONTHLY FARMER. copied an article from the Wool Grower, to which This number closes the current year, and is acwe call particular attention. It includes the sub-companied by a full alphabetical index of the subject of shelter, as well as feeding. A plentiful jects treated in the volume, together with a list of amount of fodder may be very injudiciously ex- the names or signatures of the correspondents. pended; regularity in feeding is of great impor- The volume contains articles upon nearly every tance, for when the appetite is properly gratified, subject which comes before the farmer in his vothere should be periods of rest when no food is cation, most of them of a peculiarly practical expected. If cattle are fed at any and all times, character, and written with clearness and force. they will always be looking for food, and conse- Their authors are persons engaged in the business quently uneasy, and this is not favorable to a of which they have written, and their opinions thrifty condition. flow from their own operations and experiences. SYMPATHY WITH STOCK.-Do not believe that To the young farmer, or the inexperienced, who they are so dull as not to understand and appre-enters upon the management of a farm later in ciate your kind feelings. Last week a noble life, the Monthly Farmer will prove a treasury of horse got loose upon the farm, and for an hour knowledge enabling him to conduct its concerns gave the astonished neighbors the most wonderful with skill and consequently, with profit. Valuaspecimens of "ground and lofty tumbling," they ble articles may be found on fencing, reclaiming, had ever witnessed. Coming to spots in the gar- draining, plowing and planting, seeding, gardenden where the loam was light and deep, he would ing, culture of orchards, rearing and management plunge into it, roll, then rise, shake his sides, and of horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry; on the with nostrils red and expanded, with mane, tail, division of farms, on the variety of soils and crops |