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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Saving the Wild Flowers
From Extinction in the Suburbs

The ladyslipper, pink and yellow is found
in parts Of Westchester county near the
city limits, and doubtless also within The
Bronx. 1t is one of the few snowy orchids
of this region and well worth preserving.
Maidenhair fern and several of the other
native ferns are used by suhurbauites to
decorate their grounds, and shortly will he
found nowhere else outside the parks.
Nothing is easier than to establish the
native wild flowers within suburban grounds.
All that is necessary is to observe the charac-
ter of their native surroundings and to
reproduce these as nearly as possible
Hepaticas, dogtooth violets and the blood
root 90 well enough in spots where they are
sure of shade in midsummer and a natural
covering of fallen leaves in winter. The
hephtica and the bloodroot like pretty dry
ground, while the dogtooth violet does we'll
in damp places.
The cardinal flower likes shade and mois-
ture. Most of the wood plants thrive in the
edge of a well grown hedge that is not too
closely clipped. The dogtooth violet does
well at the foot OF tree rooted in low
ground.
Most of the ferns will live and flourish on
the north side of house close to the wall
1t is important for all of these plants to have
plenty of natural leaf mold In the soil from
which they spring.
Some Of the native wild vines OF The
Bronx add greatly to the beauty of cult
waited grounds. The wild clematis of several
varieties grows in most Of the wilder parts
Of The Bronx, and il is easily transpanted
root pulled up by the wayside without
even the aid Of a trowel will usually live
and flourish almost without attention
The native wild cucumber is another vine
that is easily transpanted. though it is so
rampant that one must be careful where it
is placed in cultivated grounds.
1t would be possible to maintain in orna-
mental grounds a succession Of blossoming
shrubs native to The Bronx from April to
October, and by means Of plants bearing
bright colored berries and rich autumn
foliage to carry the decorative scheme up
to November, Sonc of the native ever green's
also, such as the gra ceful dwarf cedars
which grow in old pastures Of The Bronx
and give n classic touch to the fields, could
be used in such a fashion .. y add great
charm to tho winter aspec; of suburban
grounds.
AS to the native wild fruits Of The Bronx
they could he brought in and made to serve
an astoushingly useful purpose II is said
that the native wild strawberry Of these
parts retains its delicious natural flavor
under cultivation and greatly increases in
size
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

While land spectators all over The Bronx
are busy driving out nature, a few long
established suburhanites are trying 70 pre-
serve the rarer wild plants of the region.
Some are taking wild dogwood trees
into their grounds, an experiment in trans
planting that is not always successful.
1t is best accomplished by trenching widely
and deeply about tho trees in early winter
so that it way b. easily taken up in the
spring with big ball of earth attached.
The native black haw is another of the
wild shrubs that suburbanites find worth
preserving 1t still grows in old pastures
and along the edges of woodlands in The
Bronx and its blossoms in spring and its
reddening berries in fall, which eventually
turn to a glossy blue-black, make it as
handsome an ornamental shrub as many
that are carefully cultivated by nursery
men.
The native sumac is still another shrub
that makes a most effective decoration for
suburban grounds, especially when massed
against background Of evergreen. 1t is
the habit of the speculative builders even
in the remote parts of The Bronx to destroy
these and other shrubs, together with trees
often of a century's growth, upon the
theory. as one of them said the other day,
that city lot with tree on it looks like
nothing at all.
The wood flowers, which are disappearing
also with the woodlands of The Bronx
find refuge in the suburban grounds of
residents who foresee the evil days when
everything from the Harlem to the city
limits will be gridironed with streets
Hepaticas, dogtooth violets and the some
what rare bloodroot are safely tucked
away within suburban grounds where there
natural habitat is simulated.
The cardinal flower still grows in few
retired spots within the limits Of The Bronx,
and that, toe, is being saved by those who
know its charm, This plant is hard to find
in the parks, perhaps because il has long
been ruthlessly carried off by visitors,
The sweetbriar, which is far from pleni-
full in The Bronx fields, though the
ordinary wild rose is found everywhere.
has been taken into suburban grounds by
discriminating residents.
Rock pinks and tho lovely and delicate
wild ,columbine have, found shelter in
suburban grounds. They easily grow in
rocky spots nd are as interesting as
many a costly exotic,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

from farms and to those from other In
custres the most modern methods OF
practical work Very few understand the
philosophy or the practise of thorough
tillage, fewer still comprehend what CON
stitutes thorough spraying for the control OF
fungus diseases and insect attacks upon
trees and plants while pruning "a seldom
properly done.
Agriculture is an art rs wei a. science,
and training IL required in both phases
While colleges give admirable training IN
the sciences. they should Je able TO do more
for young men and young women IN the
ar, of agriculture In every line OF work
the demand is for educated workers, and
in the future the demand will be increas-
ingly great for educated men for managers
Of land
The present interest In country life Is
not fad or fashion. 1t Is based upon
natural causes. 1t is a reaction from the
strenuous and artificial life of overpopu-
lated cities.
The country ia being sought not only
for the attractive life it offers and oppor-
tunity for more natural living. but with
the enormous growth Of cities and the
development and extension Of great in
dustyles the unceasing demand for food
products Is giving to land rcrmanency
in value for investment that Is securing
general recognition.
Our country, great as 1t Is in its capacity
for production, has reached the condition
Of older nations where meat supplies are
not increasing in proportion TO the increase
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

in population. and cheap meat will not
again be known, while poultry products
will be kept among the Injuries so far as
prices to consumers are concerned.
In the future only in proportion as edu-
Gated men take up much of the present
so-called WORKOUT or unproductive land
! OF the country and by intelligent and eco
nomic methods cause it again to support
cattle and sheep, pigs and poultry will
the great mass Of wage earners and Others
in our cities be able to Use meat in their
diet at anyt hing Ike reasonable or moderate
/ prices. -
There is large amount Of land in the
Eastern States that at the present time
may Re bought for low prices The soil
is somewhat depleted through injudicious
management, and labor is difficult to OBJ
TAM indeed in its present condition the
land will not pay for labor.
his land offers favorable inducement
for investment and when put under COM
petent mana cement would respond favor
ably. At present our large cities are sup
piled from long distances with fruits and
vegetables that should he produced near
to them.
Many of the fruits and vegetables are
raised thousands of miles from the markets
where they are consumed. with the result
that these delicate products reach the
consumer in an unsatisfactory condition.
Necessarily varieties are grown that have
the best carrying and keeping qualities,
ana these are tar from the hest
Many consumers in our cities are forced
to leave fruits entirely out Of their diet
because they cannot digest them, and find
no satisfaction in using apples, peaches,
STRAWBERRIES and other fruits grown long
distances from markets. that have TO he
picked in such immature half ripened
condition that they are both inGipestihle
and undesira BILE.
lhere Is most valuable opportunity in
the cheap land about our Eastern cities 70
produce strawberries, peaches and other
fruits ana vegetables that may be allowed
10 develop their finest qualities, and with
ready transportation may be delivered to
consumers In the best possible condition.
lhere would be an almost unlimited dema nd
for these finer products if they were grown
as they only can be, and delivered from
land near the large cities.
The production of these finer things ca,ls
for a high degree of knowledge and skill
but there is large class of consumers
who debarred from eating the immature. in
digestible fruits now supplied would gladly
pay well for better grown food products,
The superintendent or manager of land
IN the future must be a man who can do
more than spend money in unaccountahle
ways upon country place. He must be
able to turn certain portion Of it to favor.
able account
Barring some luxures which the land
is not expected to support, it should be made
to pay certain dividend upon fair yalua =.
ton, but the superint endent capable of
doing this must receive the recopnition
that would be accorded him in any other
business and his services must be properly
compensated. This kind of service will
carry dignity with its accomplishment, and
make country life what it sh ould be--a con-
tinual satisfaction and pleasure from every
point OF view GEORGE r. POWELL.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
4 South Carolina story.
From the Raiciqh Obserrcr.

From Tic RdIciQN Obserrcr.
John T. kcll OF Port Mill $. c.. is GER
tain a snake devoured twelve of his small
biddies the other night.
The evidence inst his snakeship is of n
crcumstantial nature. but the web is close and
secure. The chickens disappeared between
suns and no trace Of any varmint was to be
found on the premises. but when the sun came
ont and shone brightly tho next day the old
colored cook reported TO Mr.. Kcl that she
had seen a terrible hig chicken snake living
haskng in the sun near tho house from where
tho chickens disappeared aud counted a
round dozen swollen places. which she took
to be impressions Of tho chic ,ons about tho
middle 81 tho body.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

Wabash correspondence Cincinnati Enquirer.
A hen sitting on live rattlesnake is the
novelty which this county produced yester-
day.
Mrs. Jesse Heoter had hen the eggs be-
meath which had Just begun TO hatch Mrs.
Heeter noticed that the hen was much dis
turoed by something, and investigated She
placed her hand under the hen and drew
forth chick. The next dash she encount-
cred something cold and cammy, which she
dropped
The hon flew on the nest, and TO her horror,
Mrs, Hc"ter saw large rRttlesnake coiled
in the nest, Fortunately II did not strike
her, though = had killed a chicken and Mrs
Hccter hravoly h''led the reptile with club.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

gardeners who know how properly to prune
trees, roses. shrubs and other plants, and to
improve the lawns. With the suburban
growth that is everywhere active. and
which Ia the future will greatly increase,
the demand for this type Of service will
be very large,
There is need Of horticultural training
schools for women. where they may acquire
scientific knowledge and practical training
in this line of work, that they may become
qualified and competent TO direct work
men on many small places whore skilful
gardeners are not employed.
In many suburban places one trained
woman could readily assume the direction,
care and oversight of this very necessary
work on score or more Of places, where
such service is now being urgently de-
handed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Found Eleven Young Foxes.

ForesirWe cores pondonco HEHfdrd Times.
Joseph Cope. who lives in Scott swamp
district. saw three young foxes enter
hurrow in the woods near his house on
"Wednesday.
He called a man to help him CAPTURE them
Upon digging down into the burrow they
found nest in which there were ten Young
foXes about half grown. They succeeded in
capturing all of them alive. In the most were
number of chicken bones. n partly devoured
chicken and woodohuck.
MIR cope returned to the burrow later and
found one more fox, which he captured, max
ing eleven in all They were all about the
siy
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

Important as are the subjects relative
10 country home development that have
heretofore been treated in THE Sun, the
tonic of the management Of n country
home demands - less careful considera-
non. for upon wise, careful and judicious
management. and especially Of many small
details. much Of comfort and satisfaction
depends.
After country home has been pur-
chased the first problem that arises is to
find an intelligent, competent and honest
man TO take general charge Of tho place.
If building is to Re done it is desirable that
ne shall have the general oversight of it.
II gardener is employed tho superin-
tendent must be able to meet his demands
and see that his department is well and
economically managed.
II there are horses. cattle, sheep and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
A Calf Curiosity.

From hc West Nouton Tines-Sun
NJ J. Clawson OF Avonmore has natural
curiosity in the shape Of a five-legged call.
He has named the calf "Joco the Multiplier,
because it sets down four and carries one.
Tho calf is OF the male persuasion and Is 10
months old. IT was born In Armstrong
county and weighs 4lo pounds. 1t - well
formed and differs from the ordinary call
only in having hve legs.
The additional leg is attached to one OF the
muscles lying between the shouldcrs The
leg Is perfectly formed, the hoof having three
divisions instead Of two.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
pig q MIX Thief.

BoNe Centre correspondence Pihsburo DHpaHh
John Borst, a farmer, was at loss TO ac-
count for the sudden decrease in the supply
OF milk from one OF his best cows and began
an investigation.
The man delegated to watch the COW dis
covered the thief to be a sx-weeks-old pig.
The pig was caught in the act OF standing
on its hind legs and draining the COW OF her
milk. The COW stood quietly during the
process.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Deer I'm City Limits OF Hartford.

Frpw INC Hdrtiord Cournnt,
Conductor Forrest and Motorman Lynch
of the Main street trolley line saw hand
some deer iust north of Westland street
on their early run Saturday morning.
They we're returning from the O'Clock
city line start and had rounded the turn
south Of the Curtis hrictyard when they
sighted the deer crossing the Chapman lot.
westward bound. 1t took the fence handily
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
White Deer Killed I'm Wisconsin.

Ironi The MRuuukec Sentinel.
A white deer killed between Ciandon and
Laona Is now In Oconto. The deer was
wounded by Andrew Knuteson of Florence.
The deer weighed 1855 pounds. 1t was
buck. and the horns and hoofs are consider
ably lighter In color than those Of an ord-
nary deer. With these exceptions and
few hairs on the forehead and a small tuit
on the hind lcg tho deer is perfectly white.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
A I'OX's I.ardcr.


From the London Daily Mdli.
In fox hole at Martindale. Westmore-
land. we're found one marked and two I'M
marked lambs two hens. ono kitten and a
freshly killed woodcocli. together wit. large
number Of rabbits, rats and mice.
4 Martndale farmer Identifies the marked
lamb As his own. The kitten has been claimed
by keen foxhunter living at Poocy Bridge,
while the rabbits and mice have been allotted
6, the lord Of the manor
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

From he denominations R'.H
Mrs. "" Gormo. who lives near II.
Va. was bitten on tho hand hy rt''
last Wednesday while picking hcrr'.
Her hand and arm swclled TO a. o..
size. but after taking several lar-r %
whisky the swelling subsidized aud
able to come to MauniuGf"u So
afternoon to do some shopping 10
is still black and the wound Is pant .
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Lynx Darkcns Three Towns.


TWVE THB toUTTUWVTFU DVt'
virginia City, Carson and Reno were all
In darkness last night because lynx climbed
an electric pole between Virginia City and
Reno and caused tho burning out of the
electrical machinery In the three places.
Twenty thousand volts passed through
the animals body.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
From. the 81. Aibans Messenger

FrOnl The ST. Allows WesscnQer,
A strange deer story comes from Thetford
As a freight train was passing through
strip Of woods YESTERDAY morning a deer
Jumped from a thicket landing on fiat car
and. falling between the car and caboose.
broke its neck.
The carcass was taken TO Lyndonvlle
and placed on exhibition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Lambs Raised by Cow.
From the London Express.

A pair Of fine lambs. which were reared by
a heifnr. have Just been sold Ia Stafford
market
Tho beast made an excellent foster mother
and ran wildly about the field and beloved
plteously when the lambs were taken away.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09

crossed the avenue and rather felsnrely
turned Into the opening north OF tho water
Ing tank and disappeared toward Keney
Park,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-07-09
Country Life

The Management of Country Places
Qualities Required in Superintendent
and Gardeners-New Field for Women.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-22
HOUSE,.

In the House the chief matter under
discussion was the bill relating to
mortgages of real estate, the question
being the acceptance of majority re-
port of Committee on taxation of
ought not to pass" This bill pro-
presses to exempt from taxation mort
cages of real estate and was accepted
by the Senate after long debate be
tween Senator Gardner who Introduced
the bill. and Senator Putnam of Aroos-
took. 1t was defeated by the House
by 4 vote of "a to a.. Powers of
Houlion i'll an exhaustive and elo-
quently able speech opposed the bill.
He SAID that the bill was of great i'm
portance to the tax payers of the
State. If examined one could not fail
to believe that the bill if passed would
relieve the rich men of the burden and
place them on the small borrower. He
said that the bill was inspired from
the real estate broker and money lender
of Portland and other parts of Maine
men who never had a sympathetic pull
SatiOn of the heart for the small boz
rover i'll their lives. 1t was all in the
interest of the rich men and against
the small and poor borrower.
Remove the tax" argued Mr.. Pow
ers, land you put an additional burden
OH the tax payers This bill if passed
will increase the burden of the poorer
classes of the cities and towns" The
speaker argued that the bill if it be-
came law would reduce by $4,000
the State tax of Portland and place it
upon the small towns of the State.
Representative Josselyn of Portland.
and Stearns of Millinockett favored
the bill gave reasons why the bill if
passed would benefit the poor man.
They argued that the borrower could
obtain money in lower rate of in
terest Mr.. Stcarns said that his con-
stItuents were not money lenders but
money borrowers and they favored u
passage of the bill. He argued that the
present law tlxing mortgages made
the rate of interest which the poor man
must pay when borrowing on a mort
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-22
STATE HOUSE.
Bill to Repeal Mortgage
Tax Killed, "a to AZ.
Bangor Insane Hospital Resolve
Defeated in Senate.
Negotiable Instruments Bill indefinitely
Postponed in Senate.

Double sessions inaugurated yester-
day, will be the order from now until
adjournment, which many of the men,
hers think will take place, Friday af-
ternOon or evening.
Yesterday will go down on record as
one of the busiest days of the session
ana it easily takes first prize as the
most tedious one. Long debates in both
branches from shortly after 10 o'clock
in the morning until nearly 6 o'clock,
last evening, with the exception of a
short recess at noon, made adjourn
mcnt most welcome. for the members
wee thoroughly worn out.
There was an attempt. shortly after
the vote was taken on the taxation of
mortgages bill, to have an evening
session. but the chorus of angry nays
that went up promptly discouraged
any further attempt at adjournment
until the assigned matters were dis
posed of.
Both branches adjourned unit, 10
O'Clock, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-22
Negotiable Instruments.

Inc hill relating 10 negotiable inst"u-
iir-ilts involved the principle discussion
VI TIE afternoon III which Senators
Heseiton, Staples. Gardner. Irving and
outer participated. Ih" bill was taken
from the table by Senator Gardner of
fehcbScot who favored its reference ia
me next Legislature ON the ground
liiat the measure incomprehensible ia
MN. On motion of Senator Staples. the
piil was indefinitely postponed
The principle speech upon the meas
ure was made by Senator Heselton eff
Gardiner whose remarks We're as able
as amy heard in the Senate Chamber.
during the present session, and con-
tanned wealth of research work and
convincing argument. After adjourn
ment Senator Heselton was warmly
congratulated by President Goodwin on
the strength of his speech.
Mr. HcSclton discussed at length the
merits and dement's of the bill sayiu.,
that II proposes complete change in
The preparation Of negotiable inst I'll
mcntS used in commercial transactions
and regulates to the system which has
had the approval Of the entire judiciary
of the State and csta blishes a theore-
'iNdi ttut tlidt mas HOO demonstrate
ed its practicability
While Senator Hesel.o on did not con-
dcnn The bill as a whole vet he did
not believe it could he made into law
unless ii be done by Congress. Senators
Gardner, Irving. and staples likewise
argued against its passage.
senator Potter of Cumberland favor
cd the bill. He thought that uniformity
OF les islation on tho subject of ne-n-
TABLE Instruments of commerce was
necessary and tina. the only way to
accomplish this object was through
each State legislature. He said the bill
WdS prepared by Tho commissioners OF
81 states those from Maine. Hon.
Charles F. Libby. Hon. F. NJ. Higgins
and Hon. H E. Hamiin, among the
number.