2214. To prevent the Creaking of a Door.—Rub a bit of soap on the hinges.
2215. Sulphur is valuable in preserving grapes, plants, &c., from insects.
2216. Salt is really necessary to horses, cattle, and sheep, and they should be supplied with it at regular stated intervals throughout all seasons of the year.
2217. Manure, on a wet soil, produces but half its effect; and gypsum, that grand stimulant of dry soils, on a wet one is useless.
2218. Hen-House should be warm in winter, well-ventilated, white-washed, and kept clean. For the floor, use slaked lime, fine gravel or ashes, or burnt oyster shells. (See [page 200].)