. California agriculturist and live stock journal. Agriculture -- California; Livestock -- California; Animal industry -- California. The jute cloth which enters so largely into the manufacture of grain bags in this country —especially iu California—is mostly made at Dundee, Scotland, where there are 5i) im- mense mills, one of which employs five thous- and workmen, engaged in the manufacture. It is estimated that ten per cent, of the value of the California wheat crop is expended iu the purchase of coarse jute, cotton and lineu bags. The gentleman who asserted that nis friend never opened his
. California agriculturist and live stock journal. Agriculture -- California; Livestock -- California; Animal industry -- California. The jute cloth which enters so largely into the manufacture of grain bags in this country —especially iu California—is mostly made at Dundee, Scotland, where there are 5i) im- mense mills, one of which employs five thous- and workmen, engaged in the manufacture. It is estimated that ten per cent, of the value of the California wheat crop is expended iu the purchase of coarse jute, cotton and lineu bags. The gentleman who asserted that nis friend never opened his mouth without putting his foot iu it, being called upon to apologize, said he was very sorry, but when he made the as- sertion he did not know the size of his friend's foot. Brown Leghorns. tfr;ia rj'rt.'HEEE is no denying the fact that the '"" Brown Leghorns are fast becoming a most popular variety, both as a fancy and a useful breed. They are small, mature quickly, the hens come into lay- ing early, and for that reason are profitable. They are easy keepers, being small feeders and prolific egg-producers. They have all the markings and build of good layers, having large combs and wattles, of a beautiful pink- red color, which is always suggestive of fresh- laid eggs. New beginners are apt to be dis- couraged at first, but experience teaches the virtue of patience and perseverance. I have learned that one must first raise his layers from good stock before he can expect even a moderate return, and fowls purchased from noted breeders are not always reared with an eye to this important advantage. It is suf- ficient for them that the bleed has a name for producing eggs. Fowls for this purpose must be raised, not made—must have the very best of care and feed, from the shell up, to estab- lish the foundation of a strong, vigorous con- stitution, iu order to support rapid and long continued production, as well as to reproduce stamina iu their young. I have every reaso
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