Facts for Farmers; Also for the Family Circle: a Compost of Rich Materials for All Land-Owners, About Domestic Animals and Domestic Economy; Farm Buildings; Gardens, Orchids, and Vineyards; and All Farm Crops, Tools, Fences, Fertilization, Draining
Facts for Farmers; Also for the Family Circle: a Compost of Rich Materials for All Land-Owners, About Domestic Animals and Domestic Economy; Farm Buildings; Gardens, Orchids, and Vineyards; and All Farm Crops, Tools, Fences, Fertilization, Draining...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865 Excerpt: ...Though he may be as nice and sensible as his fond master or foolish mistress, it is not very probable the preaching will do him any good. The intelligent fellow might be allowed the pleasure of trotting across the floor, and barking his approbation at the occasional nights of the preacher's eloquence, were a dog's ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1865 Excerpt: ...Though he may be as nice and sensible as his fond master or foolish mistress, it is not very probable the preaching will do him any good. The intelligent fellow might be allowed the pleasure of trotting across the floor, and barking his approbation at the occasional nights of the preacher's eloquence, were a dog's gratification more important than the people's edification. Hence, in conclusion, I would say, Beware of dogs! and what I say to one I say to all, Beware of dogs! Finally, to the sexton, or that good brother who raises the tunes, I would say with emphasis, Beware of dogs! and if those canine interlopers persist in coming to the place of worship, just take them out and cut off their tails close to the ears." 290. Rabbits--To Prevent Gnawing TreeS.--The'American Hare, commonly called Babbit, is common to all the Atlantic States and Canada. It is used for food by most people, but abhorred by others. Although clothed in a thick coat of soft, whitish-gray fur, the skin is not valuable, because it is too tender to be serviceable, and the fur is not much, if any, better than cotton, for such purposes as fur, separated from the skin, is used for. These animals are prolific, and generally prefer to live in and about farms that have been suffered to grow up badly to bushes. They do the most of their feeding at night, and farmers generally do not feel any dread of their mischief. Nurserymen do; and so do those who plant young orchards near where rabbits abound. When hunger presses them in winter, they will gnaw appletrees with tender bark so as to destroy them. Young nursery trees are often cut off by rabbits so smoothly that one not knowing how it was done would suppose it was by a knife. To prevent the depredations of rabbits, English nurserymen dip r...
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