Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1898-08-20

large money crops, is greatly re-
sponsible for this lack OF home com
forts. This condition is rapidly
changing to-day. To the man whc
does not travel and observe, thi'
fact may not be so patent, but it i
surely and quietly taking place. II
may take one OT two generations "a
bring this desirable change about in
some communities, but the quicker,
the better, with due caution. The
low price Of cotton is forcing this
conclusion upon the minds Of many.
lfall the fruits and vegetables which
q family could consume were grown
at the home, the grocery bill would
be made much less. A much larger
part Of the cotton money could be
saved. and the health Of the family
would be much better. Each COM
munity would be more self-sustain-
ing and the tendency of our best
young people TO rush off 10 the
towns would largely be avoided.
II is serious question. not only in
| Texas but in al parts Of the United
States, how best TO keep our young
people from leaving the farms and
rushing off to the towns and cities.
II Is q question which confronts the
welfare Of the nation itself and has
engaged the minds Of many Of our
ablest statesmen. The a. and NJ.
Colleges and the Agricultural Ex-
pertinent stations established by the
federal government are beginning
TO stem the tide somewhat. One Of
the great things to do in my opin-
ion, and one which we do not APP
preeiate, is to bring part Of the
town attractions to the country,
such as variety in the food supply,
good churches, good schools, good
roads and free and comfortable
farm life.
Perhaps the first and most inn
portant step in this direction Is to
grow an abundant and a variety OF
food supply at our farm homes, and
then many other things will follow.
am glad to say this very thing is
rapidly taking place in many parts
fof Texas to-day. In some parts OF
the coast country there are many
local horticultural societies and
clubs. The people get together
and discuss subjects pertaining to
their future welfare, and this brings
about sociability and happiness
which many times far outweigh'
money considerations.
There is an excellent Truck
Growers association at Rusk in
north Texas. The influence OF
this association in bringing about
diycrsification Of crops is very
great. An ex-judge Of the county
is president Of the association.
Many Others in the state could be
mentioned.
We must not expect this change
to come about suddenly. If it doe.
it will be too much like real estate
booms Of the past. Many will
plant things not suited to the local
conditions, or failure may result
from lack Of proper cultivation
from insects or from disease, This
would bring discredit upon III,
movement and throw it back man,
years.
We will mention some yariciic.
Of fruits aud vegetables which ",
have tested in our experiments 10
Bmlos county and have done wei
for us. For directions in cultur,
and management the reader is rc.
fcrcd 90 our Horticultural BulIc'
tins which are distributed free oycr
the state 10 those who apply iol
them.
PLuMsi Munson, Lone Star
Transparent and Kelsey.
PEAcnEsi Mamie Ross, Alcx.
landcr and Family Favoritc.
AppLEs: Red Astrachan and
Cooper Early.
Pears; lie Contc and Kciifcr
(Nonc of this fruit has done well J
JArAN PERsrMMoNsi Tia chy'
and kiamc.
FlGsi Marscillcs.
GRAPES; Brilliant, llcrbemont,
Bailey.
BLACKHERmEs3 Dallas.