The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1906-03-04

PROFESSORS AT PAROWAN.
Address the Farmers Institute of
That Place on Live
Topics,

Parowan, Feb. 27.-The people Of Paro-
wan were treated to one of the most in
teresting institutes ever held here Tues
day evening There were about zoo pres
ent, representing the most progressive
people in our city. Richard Rowley acted
as chairman.
Professor NOTthr0p instructed our
fruit growers upon the proper pruning OF
old trees and growing of young trees
The old trees should have a considerable
part of the old wood cut out, the ground
thoroughly cultivated, even to such an
extent as blowing up part of the roots.
There are two objects to be attained in
pruning. One issto let the sunlight reach
the leaves, and the other is TO keep the
tree from growing too high or woody.
More care should be exercised in prun-
ing and the limbs cut off close to where
they Sprout. Many trees have not room
enough for development, and in such
cases part Of the trees are to be cut out.
Each apple tree should have at the age
of 20 years from thirty to forty feet. 1t
was stated that the ordinary pests OF our
orchards can be easily controlled if prop
e: methods are employed.
Professor Mclaughlin discussed the
growing of alfalfa and stated that it is
a profitable crop if properly grown The
successful growing Of seed depends upon
the ability of air and bees to reach the
blossoms care in watering, and not too
thick or rank growth of the crop. When
the plant reaches a height of about SIX
inches in the spring, the top is TO be
Clipped back and then the crop let go to
seed. This method insures against frost
and a too rank growth. The field should
be seeded with from seven to fourteen
pounds of seed, depending upon the SOIL
and amount Of cultivation given the
field Heavy fall irrigation and hght
summer irrigation is recommended Inc
field should be thoroughly disced once
A year with the discs set straight and
narrowed with the spring-toothed narrow
early in the spring. Some farmers pas
ture until early May instead OF chpplh8
back. but 1t is not recommended
Professor Mclaughlin spoke also upon
fall irrigation and the necessity OF cuI-
tivation to prevent evaporation.
President Kerr spoke upon the farmer
and his education, and he certainly cap
tivated his audience He contenueu lh'I
the children Of the farmer were as much
entitled 70 an education as anyone II
is mentality that causes class UsIlnc-
tion. and until the farmer becomes edu-
Gated in his work he cannot hope TO take
his proper place in the affairs OF TINS
country The farmer pays more than
one-third of the school taxes. and yet
there are very few schools offering in
struction in his life work. ThlS condlton
will prevail until such time as tne
industrial classes demand their rights;
PRESIDENT Kerr cOntended that all rural
schools should teach elementary agricul-
t11re and all rural high schools should
have courses in agriculture, domestic
arts and mechanic arts.
Wednesday morning Mr.. Rowley went
with the professors to the experimental
dry farm. located four miles west OF
town. Considerable time was spent IN
thoroughly investigating the work ana
inspecting the farm. President Kerr com
pIimented Mr.. ROwley upon the eI1iclelt
manner in which the work had been con-
Quoted and the fine appearance OF the
farm. Indications are for a SUCCESSFUL
crop this year