. The American farmer. A hand-book of agriculture for the farm and garden ... Agriculture. THE HEAVY OR FIELD CROPS. 75 i)p<.'.i-work should be left from the bottom, extending to the top, to produce cir-, ilation. Thu Sitraw or chalf yields good fodder, when cut or mixed with meal or roots; it is also good for bedding cattle, for manure, and Bhould never be wasted. The fan-mill, for cleaning grain, is too well known to be described in this place. Fig. Enemies of Wheat. — Wheat is subject to various diseases, principally the mildew, smut, and rust. Mildew is indicated by the presence of
. The American farmer. A hand-book of agriculture for the farm and garden ... Agriculture. THE HEAVY OR FIELD CROPS. 75 i)p<.'.i-work should be left from the bottom, extending to the top, to produce cir-, ilation. Thu Sitraw or chalf yields good fodder, when cut or mixed with meal or roots; it is also good for bedding cattle, for manure, and Bhould never be wasted. The fan-mill, for cleaning grain, is too well known to be described in this place. Fig. Enemies of Wheat. — Wheat is subject to various diseases, principally the mildew, smut, and rust. Mildew is indicated by the presence of certain minute plants of the order of fungi, which grow upon the stem and leaves, and doubtless feed upon and exhaust the juices of the plant. The preva- lence of heavy fogs or mist, drizzling rains, and sudden changes of temper- ature, have been assigned as the cause of mildew, and it has been found that open, airy situations are much less subject to it than low sheltered lands. To remove this destructive agent, the use of salt is highly recom- mended The quantity of salt per gallon is eight ounces, and the applica- tion is more effectual if frequently repeated, and does no injury to the plants. If the application is not made during a cloudy day, it is best to defer it until evening. When wheat is infected with the smut, the farina of the grain, togethei •vith its proper , and part of the husk, is converted into a black,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original O'Neill, F. W; Williams, H. L. New York, C. W. Carleton & co.
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