The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-08-21

VINO wanted 10 pour lnOiaS>CS aiouh
the cherry Iec to make the chcrriC
Sw, ctGr.
Mr.. G.. G.. Newman then talked c
tall gardening, first answering Il quc'
ton as to l.Ysh potatoes. Irish pot0
toes planted l:nc inches deep mad
twice az muCl AZ those planted al
inches deep, and those planted 81
inches made InorG tran those plaute,
either three inches or twelve inches
This proves shat nine inches in tn
best depth Tor planting Irish potat e.
This experiment has been tried Il
| Clemson for several years For sprin.
planting cut potatoes, but do not Gu
for second crop.
MIR. Newman went into detail as Il
best methods "f planting and cnltivat
mg all vegetables that may he grown
II the garden for fall use. This prov
cd one of the most interesting topics
of the session. Every farmer is inter
ested in a good garden, because they
like good eating.
1t was surprising TO find how many
things can be Crown IN garden for
fall use. In fact, it was shown that a
man could almost make Il living all
the year by proper attention 10 his
garden.
Mr.. O. NJ. Watson, who has been
crawl, was the next speaker. Nobody
questions Mr.. Watson's right TO talk
on the subject of poultry.
The value of poultry in 1890 was
two hundred and eighty million dol
lars, and the value has increased much
since then, China ships eggs here by
the thousands OF dozens. Eggs arc
worth Is - cents dozen for home
consumption. The demand for eggs
and chickens Is always greater than
the supply.
Chickens must have grit during the
winter. The oyster shell is the best
food for winter. Let raising chickens
alone unless you are going to attend 90
details. Chicken raising is continual
round of little attentions. In winter
hey need houses, hut not unless the
houses are well cared for. Have two
argc doors towards the sun.
In selecting stock seek egg producers
md size of fowl. Pick out the hens
hat lay most i'm winter and set these |
ear after year. This gives you good
ayers. Don't save eggs from hen |
hat during moulting gets poor and |
oscs so many feathers. Increase the
production and vitality. For eggs,
hinofcas; for meat, Langshangs and
tOchins. Cross breeds make better |
owls Than thoroughbrcds.
In selection of color follow your own
aste. The best crosses are White
}ramahs and White Lcghorns, or In
liam Game and plymouth Rock, or In
Ian Game and Wyandottc. 1t takes
short time only to get good stock.
Jsc Gamo male one year, Plymouth
tock next, and 50 on.
Full directions were given for max
ng nests. The fact was brought out
hat when hen wants to SIT she's 90
ng - sit. Charcoal! should be put
nd2r the straw TO keep of impurities
lake the nest Hat, and separate from
he houses. TO drive away mites,
ccp nests clean, hens well fed y
oOr hen can't fight mites. Don't
ave more than Il dozen sitting in same
ard and have nests five feet apart
;arbolic acid IS the cheapest article 10
ccp mites away. Put on with u little
lop on the inside of the nest box.
Don't put on straw, eggs or hen. This
'lll keep them absolutely away. 1t
oSts % cents gallon and Il gallon
fill do a year for an ordinary farmer
To get rid OF Texas flea use on the
cad Kerosene aud lard in proportion
1 half and half.
1t doesn't pay TO treat sick chick
II. The thing 10 do is not to have
ny disease. If sick chicken dies
ury it deep. Everything thoroughly
lean. Give them fresh water all day
ong. Keep stagnant water away. Mr..
hamilton asked how to get rid of stag
ant water. The answer was: "Takc
shovel and throw 1t away If you can't
10 IT otherwise"
The ladies n attendance were cspcc-
ally pleased with Mr.. Watson's plain,
PRACTICAL lecture.
AT the meeting tonight President
larzog read very touching note
rom Col. r.. w. Simpson, chairman of
he board of Trustees, explaining why |
lc could not be present and express
ng his great regret thCrcat. Col.
simpson has gone to Baltimore to un-
lcrgo surgical operation. The sym
,athics of all go out to him III his af-
LECTION, and the prayer of everyone is
hat he may be speedily restored to
health. Col. Simpson docs all in his
power 10 make these Institutes sue
;css, and his presence is greatly miss
ed.
T'.c farmers are always eager to
hear Col. Newman talk, and notwith-
standing downpour of rain tonight
he had large crowd to listen to his
lecture on grasses and forage crops.
He says Bermuda is his hobby; and his
straightforward statement of facts to-
night made n1ny converts.
MONEY IN BROOM CORN.-Mr. III.
G. Hardy, who lives near Richand,