North Arkansas

Wheat Sowing.--The practice of early seeding has so generally obtained, and is supported by so many substantial benefits, that none but the most valid considerations should form any reason for questioning its propriety. Experience has shown, that wheat sown previous to the 15th of September, in a good season, will almost universally escape the rust. But the appearance of a new enemy raises the question anew. The fly, for about two years past, has been showing itself here and there; and this season, in some places, has been very destructive. In other parts, we are told, there are little patches affected with it. In such places by another season, the destruction will probably be a hundred or a thousand fold increased.

The most effectual remedy at the east for this insect, has been, late sowing. Such being the case, the wheat grower is crammed between Scylla and Charybdis, and he has but the poor alternative to sow early and give his wheat to the fly; or to sow late and give it to rust. The case at best is embarrassing, and we see no propriety in any universal rule on the subject. Where there is no danger of the fly, early sowing can be adhered to without risk. But where there is danger of it, the choice is to sow late and risk the rust, or early and rely upon the other remedies against the fly. These remedies we heretofore alluded to.--Prairie Farmer.