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Show WESTERN THE them corn saturated with kerosene. A ‘the trees were thus infested, the idea chick must be very sick if it refuses to occurred to Mr. Siroy that by placing eat corn. If eyes and head are slightly leaves around the trunks and branches A friend of mine who has made some experiments on land brokenup four years ago, found that the oats in the first year was very scant and short, the next year better, the third still better, =_|and this year he has_ raised a very heavy crop. He planted wheat on some of this land last year, which -|}yielded him only five and a half This Department will be devoted strictly bushels to the acre; this year he to the interests and development of Westraised thirty bushels per acre on ern Farming and Stock Culture, and conthe same land. tributions from persons engaged in those I for one would like to see the pursuits are solicited. sequence of crops on alkali lands ventilaled in your journal, and APPLE TREES, would like to hear the experience of our farmers in regard to it. It In some parts of the Territory would be brimfull of valuable sugapple trees die at a premature age, gestions. owing to the nature of the soil in which they are-planted. In certain A CURE FOR RING-BONE. localities there is awhite clay not R. T. Petty, of Richmond, Cache far below the surface which seems to cause the trees to decay after a County, refers us to the following recipe period of years. The trees die from for ring-bone in a horse. He hada horse so badly affected with it that the anithe centre out-bearing in the mean- mal was forced to go around on three time—till there is left nothing legs, not being able to bear the least +} more than a mere tree is rendered service. To shell, and the counteract this ter- dence a method is now being employed by some with apparently good results. Above this clay there is generally a layer of good soil of more or less thickness. When planting the trees place a large flat stone under the tree, so that the roots will spread outward into the surface soil, rather than strike down into the clay. It issaid that this will prevent the tree from decaying. The plan is being adopted in certain localities in Cache Valley, it is believed with good results; but a sufficient time has not yet elapsed to thoroughly test n : 3 | Communicated.| ANGLE WORMS. Angle worms multiply to so great an extent in land sometimes as to seriously affect it. Although they may do no damage to a growing crop, yet it is said they tend to make the land sodden where they are found. M. F. Bell, of Cache County, says a good way to over- come this and render the soil mellow is to plow in the fall and leave it rough through the winter; then harrow it in the spring time which will place it in prime condition. If plowing is left till spring, the soil will be intractable. ot ALKALI _ | lam ort 4 LANDS. glad to see the weight on the 1 oz.; bad fourth enphorbium and when used let them he will mouth and blemish the part. |} who strongly recommends them as -one of the earliest crops; they | make good feed and may be readily - utilized. Oats can be raised on such land much earlier than wheat. : Pos ame fowl leads it to NEVER apply pure hen droppings, or any pure guano, directly on seeds or plants; applied pure it will destroy the germ of most plants. Properly prepared fowl manure may be applied with benefit to any crop, field or garden, broadcast or harrowed in. Gather the manure twice’a week and mix with twiceits bulk of dry earth. If you add to this the same bulk of your fruit trees.— Poultry Answer “JT have a cow about seven years old, last year her bag became hard and there was a swelling which ran underneath nearly to her fore legs and staid that way for a consists of aspecies of inflammation and of this Territory that are not common elsewhere. These are to go to Paris to lacteat, represent Utah at the World’s Exposition. It is necessary that the very best should be procured, and a reasonable cows are exceedingly subject. under the following treatment. be procured in any other grasses, esparcet, (also bunvh and any called and. other can° way. and of the interior of A disease to which Put her following once only: Linseed oil 1 pt. Spirits of turpentine 2 oz. Pulverized cantharides1 “ Mix—for external use. 10 days after wash with warm water and soap. Milk three times daily. . Answered by Dr. C. W. Nunn, V. 8, Salt Lake City. wild meadow plants and then buy other fertilizers. | <i > FARM TOPICS. PLEURO-PNEUMON:A is raging among their herds and the disease is spreading, Government inspectors are busily examining the various herds and are paying $15a head for diseased animals and full value fo. the others of the herd. ‘Tur potato crop in the vicinity of Evansville Ind., is reported to be the largest ever known there, and prices are ruling from twenty-five to thirty-five cents a bushel while in Southern [llinois your they are selling as low as fifteen and old, at all times, but especially now. It is agreat absorbant and aids greatly in keeping fowls bushel. healthy. Acatnst Mixed in their soft feed it-as- by barrels of frost a County few and apples weeks other were ago in parts of Tue Tomato PLANT Insects.—In AS A cents a PROTECTION a peach orchard sists in the fattening process. It is planted by a member of the Valparaiso especially useful for turkeys, and now is Society of Horticulture the trees at first the time to feed it. grew well andstrongly. But, on commecA Goon cure for roup, and one that is ing to bud they were invaded by the within reach of every individual, is kero- curculio; and this insect was followed sene. Separate the sick ones, feeding as frequently happens, by ants. While globe of very They blessom from early August, when they first open, till frost. I have grown small buds of this for at least twelve years, and never has it failed to attract bees constantly while in bloom. Of course I do not know how bounteously it yielded, as from so few plants determine this been Western New York. it is not' possible to matter; yet I think we PLANTING FOR HONEY. One of the most serious dbjections to bee-keeping, especially as a pursuit for specialists, is the fact that often—now for two successive years in many parts of the United States—there is a heavy dearth, and.as a result, there are no re- turns and sometimes even the bees have to be fed to prevent their starving. » I have long felt that by careful experimentation, we might discover some plant that would produce nectar irrespective of weather, and thus secure a. crop of honey each season. Most as of our able not pay. Taylor, Such apiar- Hutchinson, will be useful for other honey. We brought and that Dr. ness as the case may be. In growing must purposes than wood was abundant, the bee-keepers secured a large crop of that very delicious honey, the linden. If every lane and roadside of the State could have been lined with these beautiful shade trees we have reason to believe that the honey crop might have been universal. The same year Mr. Freeborne of Richland Centre, Wisconsin, moved his bees where Dotted produced a gen- eral crop and so would have substituted rejoicing for discouragement. This year Mr. A.C. Tyrrel, of Madison, Nebraska, reports that from two acres of Melissa, or bee balm, he secured 1,500 learned plant it pounds for the seeds drop ~ Is there any plant that will produce nectar ee eed fy i] Zi Eggs, 8 doz | Flour, @ hun eae ee Shorts “ Oats 66 | Barley di | (2734) 25 | 22 1 30 25 1 Ee Pace 120) ie OR 1 00| 1011 10) 75 | 75 - 1 15)pe 00 a 1 30 “ OO'L 95) 10) ee 90 | 90 as 85 °0,.| 90 1 00] 80°) 80 |20 Be on} eo204 Ee ea oe | a “. 95 00 Olas 85 Daas 2% Ha le 67 6n7 a y Pork eet Tt1 1011 00) S043 oo+ 10) Wheat, # bu. Mutton 2 95)2 25 6012. 35 255 90 11 00 60 | 60 api iP 66 . Onions Potatoes 18 | 22 13 00 253 25° EEO SEATS BE 2 eee { | 26 25 *q| Bran, Corn ne S ee |: 10 5 5 10 ee a Beee 616! 15 10 7 Ad (8 Apples, Bre Hides 8 | 10) b | dry! 6 10 Pbitetg te eg het /é6ul 35 10 BA | green; 6 zs op od 8 16° hae a 6 4 8 Pak, | 6 70 | 40 10 “ es 614 Se Plums,“ Apricats e¢ 4 8 41g i acresof such plant will be required for an apiary of 100 colonies of bees? Such an experiment if it should prove that there is such a plant, and that five or 10 acres willsupply a large apiary, will be a boon to our bee-keeping fraternity. If it should show that Messrs. Hutchinson, Taylor, etc., are correct, and that it will not pay to plant especially for bees, it still be valuable, as it would refrom private experiments many time and [have, in connection with our Experiment Station, commenced a series of periments with this end in view. ee © 24 Woche 1p report. experimentation. ee RD 20 Butter, @ fb required for 100 colonies of bees. Right here it seems to me is a very who would otherwise waste money in such investigations. in se oy “ would strain pods ® a Apples, If so, how many the Saturday, Dec. 15, 1888. I had this season a small area of this excellent mint. It bloomed for a -leng period, and dry as was the season. it was constantly visited by bees. Of course we do not know whether all or any of these plants produce nectar each year, let the season be what it may; nor do we in all seasons? from CURRENT MARKET REPORT. Mt promising field for suppose THE WESTERN WEEKLY dried, Mr. Tyrrel’s I dry that it autumn. In planting any seed it is wise to note how nature does it, and then to follow her example. Thus 1 would plant basswood and maple in autumn, not in spring.— Rural New Yorker. Peaches, believe autumn. needs the damp soil of winter to swell and soften the shell so that the germ can be unloosed. I would suspect so much, Veal easily in that the seed is so hard and of honey. I have some of this honey, and can testify as to its excellence. I can also here at the col- that to succeed we it will almost a failure in most parts of Wisconsin; yetin certain districts where bass- have this plant lege, I have that shows that this is at least a debatable question, even if it does not prove that these gentlemen are quite in the wrong. Last year—1887—the honey crop was the State, would and does and Nebraska. So hopeful am I of this species that I have sown eight acresfs enough to prove its value or worthless- . seem to have some evidence a few miles to a locality up on drought, not fail to yield nectar generously, where other plants would utterly die out. It yields much fine honey in Colorado ts —_. the cattle of Orange County, N. Y., Several farmers have lost all or part of ‘know how large an area of bloom will be Tue hogs on the farm consume a good deal of sour milk with a good many fowls, young Niagara of Horse-mint— Monarda punctata — grew For internal use: by the acre. He thus secured asplendid 2 OZ. Sr. Phytolaca crop of most excellent honey, whereas 1 pt. Aqua — other bee-keepers a little removed from Mix—give half ounce every morning this nint, obtained no harvest at all. | This argues that a few acres of horseas drench. Rub the bag and swelling with the mint in the region of each bee-keeper in Those who wish to donate will have their names attached to the bales sent by them. The D. & R. G. W. and the Utah Central Railroads have offered to transport the bales, free of charge to this city. I desire the best bale of bluejoint, glands, the udder and teats. a Colorado, and thrives and yields great quantities of beautiful honey on the dry, parched plains of that arid country. Surely, then, this is a plant that has THousanps never pay to plant exclusively for honey; to pay we must plant Alsike clover, buckwheat, or some other plants which Could you through your excellent paper The Western WEEKLY procure for me the cure for the following, viz: bearing able insects which covered them. Miller are fully persuaded to Questions. plant have reason to expect much from this beautiful Cleome. It is indigenous to ists <i> some plants, roses and oranges. In two day these were also free from the innumer- for honey, would for of each of the grasses and fodder not this infusion other mulch I have been requested by the special agent of the Agricultural Department at Washington to procure a bale (100 ibs.) if they with bee-keepers, indeed I think nearly all, have argued that special planting, solely she suffers from a weak back. SUBSCRIBER, Wooprurr Ricw County. Your cow is suffering from garget. It price will be paid for them and sprinkled barnyard manure, containing leaves or straw, you will find it invaluable asa Journal. plants the last insect, and enabiing the trees to grow with luxuriance. Wishing to carry the experiment still further, he steeped in water some fresh leaves of the tomato, ruined of castor oil will give relief. GRASSES. reason to believe that it is. It isa valuable thing to know kitchen scraps, that might be more what crops flourish best on alkali profitably fed to the poultry. lands, and in what sequence up to Do not fail to keep charcoal before on alkali land and there is a prominent farmer of my acquaintance a long time seemingly to cause her great pain, it went off when she had acalf, but now it is beginning to come on again, <i> ~<f- the time the land is thoroughly reclaimed. Beets flourish quite well of in feeding on a heap of This causes it to stop eat-: his Epirors WESTERN WEEKLY : your columns. Itisa subject of used for fodder. Replies should be sent in at once, vital importance to the farmers stating kinds of bales and prices if any. _of Utah since so large a-portion of The best will be selected and secured. our lands are more or less affected No bales should be shipped under any with it. After a few years of cul- circumstances unless they have been activation and irrigation these lands cepted. Marcus EK. JoNnsEs, become the richest we possess, and 125 West Third South Street, Salt Lake for this reason the best means of City. reclaiming them merits earnest attention. To aid in leaching the POULTRY HINTS. alkali from the soil I have heard Poultry manure is a valuable fertilizer, it said that a coarse manure plowed deep is very effective and but many farmers allow it to go to waste in my own experience I have every instinct are troubled with intestinal fever. Feed a tablespoonful of powdered rhubarb in half a pint of milk. Sometimes a dose —<tip“Se UTAH and low or greenish matter, appear dull, eat but little and seem out of sorts. They year or two’s standing. spherocephaius).. Of the first of these I give great hopes. This Rocky Mountain Bee Plant is a very hand- from below upwards, and so are in bloom a remedy Av THIS season fowls often void a yel- him run till the scab comes off of itself, without scraping, so as not to injure the roots of the hair. . Then repeat as before and’ follow up for three or four times blistering, and all bone enlargements will be re-absorbed, if not of more than a which were very powerfnl. For this purpose he happened to choose tomato leaves. Onthe following day he found En Meilssa or bee-balm, Pleurisy root, one of the species of Asclepias (A. tuberosa) and Chapman’s honey-plant. (Kchinops the tomato from exercising its influence. These leaves he carefully unrolled, placing upon them fresh ones from the tomato-vine,with the result of banishing use Wecan all learn by com- conduce to their healthfulness. Then let rays of the sun, you have occasion to danger in this, as they stuff themselves, generally to their injury, often causing abound crop. A little grain scattered among the straw or leaves will make the birds scratch for what they eat, and will of the beautiful pink blossoms. ing long enough to swallow. We often give our birds toomuch. There ismuch shaken. blister is very ward off and there where a curled leaf . prevented -THE horse be so tied that he cannot get his mouth to the place for three or four otherwise bird might the trees entirely free from _ their enemies, not one remaining, except here scratch even whole grain. This is to be rubbed upon the bone enlargement with the hand or spatula for half an hour each morning, for six or seven mornings in succession. Let the hours, he a sewing paring notes. The be well with started with four plants: the Rocky Mountain Bee Plant (Cleome integrifolia) valuable, chop off its head and bury deep. We have found this remedy effectual in many cases. Try it when report results. a year. cantharides, kerosene If very bad, and unless the each, 144 oz.; glass made fine and sifted through gauze, 1 dr.; put in bottle, and lucerne, in one. inject machine ean up the nostrils, and grease the head and eyes with sulphur and lard. r+ for nearly subject of wheat), mountain alkali lands receiving attention swollen, horse Mr. Petty, after two months’ treatment, effected a complete cure and the horse has since given several years of good service. , Egyptiocum and wine vinegar,of each, 2 ozs.; water of pure ammonia, spirits of turpentine, and oil of origanum, of each, for further ‘had been unfit WEEKLY. ex- I have {28> Ogden’ Report Corrected’ weekly by H. L. GRIFFIN, Wholesale Produce and Conimiseion Merchant. Nephi Report: Corrected ‘weekly by J. Ww. VICKERS. Provo Report Corrected weeekly by C. A. GuAZIER. Logan Report Corrected weekly by J. A.McLatecuuin, at Z. C. M. I. Salt Lake Report Corrected weekly by Secretary of Produce Exchange. Hides and Wool by J. W. Sanpmrs. - {a3 Where two sets of figures are quoted in same space, price ranges one to the other. - ! I from vy = K USE ail 2 et soe BRB , |