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Show LAMBS IN THE CORNFIELD By Mi A. COVERDELL. While both the older sheep and the lambfl may be turned into the cornfield corn-field after the corn reaches a stage at which the lower blades begin to wither, It is well to keep a close watch j of the larger animals, to see that they do not get to nibbling the husks from the low -hanging ears This is not apt to occur until all tho lower blades of the corn have Herdwick Ram. been eaten ofT, and in that case the lambs may be allowed to run in the field till they are sold, or brought In for winter shelter Where, one has lamDs to turn inco the cornfield they will not only make use of the blades of corn which are usually wasted, but they will keep down the weeds that are invariably springing up after corn plowing Is over, thus seeding the field to the pest for the following season. The manure dropped by the lambs will also be scattered around over the fields, thereby fertilizing the laud without with-out the usual time and labor expended in hauling and spreading the manure. Another advantage in pasturing the cornfield after cultivation is ended is that it will be much easier to get through the corn at gathering time, and the ears will be the more exposed to view |