The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1892-06-08

before the marketing the rains do not
leave perceptible trace of mineral meter
on the fruit. We had some similar scares
when Paris green was first used on pota-
toes, but today no thought is given the
matter. The use OF arsenical poisons on
such green stuff in gardens as lettuce is
reprehensible, as there is actual danger to
health of the consumer, and this Is never
advised.
The vineyards in some sections would
be worthless on account OF the ravages of
fungus disease were it not for the liberal
use OF the Bordeaux mixture or similar
poison. The cooling moth ruins millions
of dollars worth of apples yearly. Spray
ing with poisous is an absolute necessity
at present, but should be done as pre-
ventive rather than a cure. There is,
then, no temptation to spray late in the
season, when fruit is nearly ready for
market, as has been done by few vine
yardists The solution is most effective
when applied in the form of a mist, as
this aids in making the quantity upon the
fruit incOnsiderable.
As matter of due caution, we advise
early spraying, and in no case would We
spray Immediately before marketing as
harm might result, but when arsenites are
used according to rules laid down by our
experiment stations consumers will fail to
ind trace Of poison.
Celery.
About 200 acres of celery are grown an
nually in the vicinity of Teoumseh, Mich
igan, and the industry is very profitable.
The early celery is not grown in trenches.
but the plants are set on top the ground
and level cultivation is practiced. When
the plants are fourteen or fifteen inches
high boards are set up on each side the
rows to blanch them. This requires two
or three weeks, and the first shipments TO
market are made about the first of August.
The white plume is the chief variety for
both early aud late planting. The late
crop is set in burrows about four inches
deep, and is banked with dirt by a shovel
pillow. The first banking is given about
Sept. 20, and another later in the season.
The plants are set by hand, good work.
man putting out 5000 a day. From 10000
to 5000 are set on an acre. Muck makes
the best soil for celery, and the best celery
land, which is only bed of muck, is val
ued at $500 or $500 an acre. The crop Is
an expensive one, but sales often amount
to 500 an acre. The demand for celery is
good, and is constantly increasing.
Sentinel" Pointers
Fat hens lose the habit of laying.
No man can afford to have poor roofs
Spray the grape vines with Bordeaux
mixture.
The we'll tiled swamp is good as bank
account.
Use lamp oil for cleaning boxing of farm
machinery.
A few forest trees in a well-kept lawn
make a home fit for king
Study the habits of weeds and learn
how to fight them effectively.
Cut white top out OF meadows. It
seems to be abundant this year.
Don't forget to salt the cattle. The
grass is watery and salt is q corrective.
Two and one-half inch tiles are too
small for fiat, soft lands. They fill too
easily.
We will probably have late wheat har-
vest. This may give time for some tillage
of corn.
Use leather or zinc pad on top horses
shoulders when hooked to implements
that have pole.
Now is the time to cut all rye, cookie
and dock out of wheat fields. Don't har-
vest this filth with the straw.