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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-01-23


The merits of mulching are as yet
but little understood. Between mulch
ing and cultivating, I should nearly
always choose mulching, provided the
material necessary for that purpose
were present In the case of a tree,
l should without exception, prefer
the mulch With bush fruits it is the
same The capabilities of the black
berry and the raspberry will never be
known until they have been grown
under a heavy mulch. The abundance,
plumpness and juiciness of the ber-
ries will be a revelation. But. the diff
hculty and cost of procuring mulch
ing material set limit to this form
of plant feeding. Mulching has be-
come popularized chiefly through its
universal application to Strawberries,
but it's benefits to all other forms of
growth have not been widely tested.
In this article I wish especially to
speak of the mulching of young trees
and shrubs in the yard and where it
is not possible to cultivate them. No
form Of young tree life will grow
fast and vigorously in sod. The sod
itself is drain upon the soil both as
regarding it's moisture and its fertili-
ty. 1t intercepts the rain and the
plant food that the water makes avail
able. The tree will usually make but
weak and feeble growth, and it con-
dition will invite the attacks OF Insect
enemies, who are always on the alert
for helpless victims
It is of course impossible to cult
vate where there is a permanent sod.
The thing to do, then, is to mulch. If
it be in the fall, apply coarse manure
in circle four or five feet in diameter
In the spring, in order that the yard
may look neat and smooth, the coar.
er parts may be removed and replaced
with cut lawn grass during the sum.
mer. This treatment will stimulat,
the tree into rapid growth which
will soon give it root system that
will make it independent of surround
ings.
A mulch is the very best thing to
employ in case it becomes necessary
to water tree or plant. Watering
in hot, dry weather often does more
harm than good. A crust is formed,
the water does not soak in far until
it is all evaporated, and the crust con-
tinues to drain the soil moisture that
would otherwise have been left in it.
All these evil effects are avoided if
a mulch is used Pour the water on
the mulch and it will go through, and
all soak gradually into the soil, which
is cool and protected from the sun.
No crust can form, and the plant or
tree gets the full benefit of the water
applied
Although have not tested it on
large scale, I have proved to my full
satisfaction, in the case of quite
number of orchard trees, that mulch
ing is superior to cultivation, and
much cheaper. Not only that but cul-
tivation is a great exhauster of hu-
mus, and that element must be con-
stantly renewed, either by turning I'm
der cover crops or by manure.
When I set tree, I mulch it with
coarse manure, grass, straw, chips or
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-01-23
FLORIDA LEADS.
A Number Of Valuable and Inte-
resting Truths.


quote for the information Of Our read
erS:
''Florida has the lowest death rate
of any State, in spite Of the fact that
MANY incurable invalids are brought
here to die.
The finest grade of tobacco is raised
in this State and sells for 20 cents per
pound. The city of Tampa alone
makes more Havana cigars than the
island of Cuba, and one-third of that
brand made in the world.
Florida grows the famous Sea Island
cotton that sells at 30 cents per pound
10 cents.
Florida is. the only State in the
Union where stock cattle do not die
of starvation unless fed in winter. Cat
tie die of old age in this State if they
escape the butcher long enough.
On account of proximity to large
city Northern markets Florida has no
rival as the winter garden of the United
States. The vegetable shipments
amount to millions yearly, but might
easily be greatly increased.
No other State in the Union pro-
duces Florida oranges. Others may
grow oranges but they cannot compete
with the Florida seeding when proper
ly ripened and marketed.
Eighteen counties, out of our 46,
grow oranges and other citrus fruits
and the output for this year is given
approximately as 3,465 300 boxes.
Florida phosphates are famous the
world over. Many millions are invest
ed in our phosphate lands and they are
making millions more for the owners.
Florida has the oldest city in the
Union, St. Augustine, and will, when
completed, have the only railroad into
the Gulf Of Mexico which will connect
the island on which one of Our largest
cities, Key West, is located. with the
mainland. This East Coast Extension
will be completed early in 1907
The climate of Florida is the most
equable of that of any State. We have MO
Billiards, no cyclones, no earthquakes,
and no violent changes of temperature.
No sunstrokes in summer, no freezing
in winter.
The earliest frost in Tampa for the
last sixteen years was November 18th,
in 1908, and the latest killing frost
occurred March 9th. in 1892.
The average velocity of the wind for
the same sixteen years, during Deem
Der, was six miles per hour. Mean, or
normal temperature for December, 81.
Florida has population of less than
100000. The land of the State, if equal
ly divided among the inhabitants, would
give each about 81 acres, and the per
capita wealth of each one of the 6OO,-
600 is put down at $377OO. Nobody
is abjectly poor in Florida Many are
rich, but the must Of us are comfort
ably we'll to do.
Florida has 46 counties thirty of
which are dry, with only Is yet to
vote into the temperance column Sew
eral counties within the last year have
held wet and dry elections and the
contagion is spreading. The day is not
far distant when Florida will be a tenn
perance State
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
FIRST AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
II Was Istabnshad in vrplnla in 1910

rev know that in Virginia. ian that
So tiuu which l. now Hcufico county M.
nrSt university in America was ,stnb-
ished- lie erroneous theory is that
Harvard niyer>itN. founded in l63G
was tbe hr-t coll,g. ma this country
oi@'lsllcS show, however. that ia 1910
"A year before the New England s.ttl.rs
landed AT Plymouth Rock. the Viryiui.
coionsts had successfully established b,
university In the little settlement of
h'nrlru. near what is NOW known "a.
Dutch Gap.
lh l'I9. - Year after the first settlers
Hthdeu ~ jamestown. the London Com.
pahF' ~t"inA the necessity Tor such AN in-
Sttutpu. ST aSiCc 10000 nrres of land
LOT th' support oi - college. George
lhorI". a gallant English gentleman
was cent over Ia Virginia to tak. th.
p"~l'lnn ui superintendent of college
tAAH-- lh" prup.rtF Was divided INTO
~" plantations 10y the company and
leased tp tenants. llali uf ih. prnce..ls
Mri" 10 20 toward the maintenan,,. of
the college and thr other hail to tn. com.
panN. La 1922 l.v Patrirk Coplnud
Mas sent over from London ia tn. cana
'ltN ol rector oi the university"
ID" hr~t Leg stature that ever met ia
America. in l6l9 AT Jamestown. pass.3
law providing that every town or
borough ln the Dominion should be r..
puitcd % ht their children aud thnsa nf
'ie natives Tor admission t0 fhe collep,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
Notes and Personals.

Croxton. Va. May :. 1907.
There will be- little. If any, peach crou
IN this vicinity. as the cold weather and
frost have killed most of the fruit. but
the apples have better withstood the
cold.
Dr. c. T. Smith. who has been CON
fined to his bed for several days. is much
better
Miss Annie Hall. Of Pineapple. was a
recent guest of her sister, Mrs X. T. Dill
lard
Mrs. A. p Smith who has been auite
ill, is improving. She WAS attended bv
Drs. Terrell and Davis.
Mr. Il. 7. billiard left Thursday for the
Memorial HOspitalin Richmond. W here he
had an operation performed and il now
getting on very nicely. His wife is with
him at the hospital.
Miss Eva Smith has Just returned from
"A delightful visit to her sister. Mrs. I. f..
Campbell. at Milford.
Miss Louise Smith. who has been a
guest of her grandmother. Mrs. A. ".
Davis, has returned To her home al
Partlow.
Mr.. A. p. Smith. who has been spend
ing a lew days at home, has returned to
his business at Cold Harbor.
Miss Woody Bowles, OF Ashland. is Wis
iting Mrs. A. Z. Smith.
Miss Annie Bell Smith. OF Blanton. is a
guest this week Of Miss Mary Sizer.
Fishing at Temples mill pond has been
good this season, and the pond has been
quite "A rendezvous for the young people
and especially some couples
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
KING GEORGE
POIltIes-Msny Candidates Other Mites

Ming George Co., Va, May 9TH. 1907.
The cold spring hasn't taken any of
Tue ardent spirit out of the c,.ndidat.S
Tor the several offices Candidates ar..
numerous Tor each position. and a. tho,
are all good men One IL sorely perplpx.d
now 70 east his vote Among the latest
70 announce their candidacy isN NJ
how land Tor constable in shiloh. J. K
BAKER Tor supervisor in Rappahannock
district, and Fred ID. Davies for sup-rin-
tendent ot poor; the latter being AN np-
polntive office will not com. up unfil
next spring. nevertheless a hot hght il
beng waged. VIM. j. Rogers VII op-
pose K L. Owens Tor sheriff and R 4
Grymes will again oppose Treasurer
Minor. A very small vote will he polied
here a. so few have paid pon taN In
the congressional fight Cs.rlin Is in lead
Gordon second
Never IN the past ten years has iced
been SO high AMI scarce a. new Earn,
work IN some lOcaliii is nearly AT 3,
standstill Corn X soliing her. for =,
cents more than market price. IL >r,,r,...
and IN great demand. and hast hut NOT
least, the catch II herring is very small
and nigh IN price But We arr lookina,
Tor better times soon. Tornado
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
CAROLINE
Notes Personals Etc.


Bowling Green. Va. May Sth.
Proi and Mrs T. H. Phelps took the
young ladies OF the Seminary and "A few
I'm nds down To Travis mill pond Mon
day' aud the day was delightfully."- spent
m fishing. bountliul lunch was served
The party returned late in the afternoon.
all agreeing II was u delightful day.
IhOse composing the party were Prot.
aud Mr.. L. II. Phelps. Me-dames r. h
Gin aud H. 4. Coghil, Misses Reed. Duna-
way. Hines. Broaddus, Connolly. Rollins.
Smith. Hurst. Linger. Upshaw. and
Master Gascoigne Moncurr
Mrs. &. L. Collins has returned home
from a visit Of several weeks to her
daughter, in Baltimore.
Mrs. k.f.Glassell is spending this week
with friends IN Richmond.
Merdames +. G.. Moncure and r. B. Gill
returned Saiurda, from IA rhOrt visit 10
relatives in Richmond
Don't forget to 70 To- Billiards Hall
Saturday night. The Dramatic Club will
give Nv hen a Mans Single. " the proceeds
are for the Christian church.
Mr.. Il. ID. COghill spent Wednesday in
Richmond.
Both Mr.. and Mrs !. l.. White. who
have been SEX. arr improved
Mrs. 4. q. Ray. ui Atlanta, j. 4 guest
of Dr. &. ). Webb aud family. Mrs Raw
and her granddaughter, Miss Margaret
Webb. sp' mt several days this week In
Richmond.
Miss Ellen Broaddu- spent several DAYS
IN Richmond recently and attended the
May Festival
Miss Bessie Dunn. who was summoned
home by the illness of her brother. has
returned the Seminary
Mr.George Collins Is having lumber put
IN place preparatory to rebuilding his
house. which was recently burned.
Prof aud Mrs. T. H. Phelps sp.nt
| Thursday in Ashland.
Mr. John G.. White Of Richmond. spent
sunday aud Monday with his parents
/ here
Mr.. 1T. Wright il having "A new coat
ui paint pu, ON her hou-.
Miss Edith Chandler. who has been at
tending school in Atlanta, II expected
home Saturday.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
GUARANTEED STOMACH REMEDY

You may ask why Goolrick's Pharmacy
are able To guarantee to refund the
money unless Mona Stomach Tablets
cure when no other remedy for stomach
troubles is sold in this manner.
II the stomach is only given a rest by
using digestive. the muscles soon be
come weak, and il is necessary to con
tinue taking IA digestive tablet after
every meal. On the other hand, Mi-o-na
used before eating, strengthens the
stomach so that you will soon be well
enough to give up the Use of medicine.
Mi-o-na costs but soc box, and
makes positive and complete cures. The
best proof OF Its merits is the guarantee
To refund the money if il does not cure
that uoolrick's Pharmacy give with
every boK. sa I'm sa
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11


To the Democratic Voters of the
Eighth Congressional District of Vir-
ginia:
la card addressed ITO the People
oi the Eighth Congressional District of
Virginia, and published in the press
oi the district and otherwise. | have
heretofore announced my views on the
questions Ol moment which now con
Germ the public.
Adopting that card as a part of this
announcement, now formally announce
myself u candidate ior Congress from the
Eighth Congressional District of Virginia.
subject To the action of the Congressional
Primary To be held ON Wednesday. June
18th, 1907.
In the event that shall be nominated
and elected, it will be my earnest desire
and ambition To De of service to nv
District, State and Country, and to
faithfully represent every interest and
To Justify by every exertion in my power
the confidence reposed in me and honor
conferred on me by my fellow Democrats.
Respectfully,
{. E.Nicol.
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
IN Tine Of Peace.

In the frat months of the Russia-J Japan
war we had q striking example of the
necessity for preparation and the early
advantage of those who, 80 to speak,
have shingled their roofs In dry
weather The virtue OF preparation
has made history and given to us our
greatest men. The individualas well as
the nation should be prepared for any
Areyou prepared TO success
luiiy combat the first cold you take? A
cold can be cured much more quickly
wheh treated as soon as 1t has been con
tracted and before IL has become settled
IN the system. Chamberlain's Cough
hemedy Is famous for its cures of colds
ana IL should he kept at hand ready for
instant Use. For sale by NJ. NJ. Lewis
Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
GOV. SWANSON AND The EXPO

"ov. Sv anson aud bis wife. the official
most "nd hostess iur Virginia AT the
jamestown Exposition. arr anticipatinp
"A Try ing summer The governor vii
spend probably hall his time at the Ey.
position. meeting and greeting thu. vari.
nu7 organizations who will make IA.
hNp"Siil"n aa excuse ior holding their
annual gatherings in tins State.
II" Will alternate between Norfolk and
i"hln"nu throughout tho summer meet
ing ms "i1cIa engagements on the tiy.
Mrs swanson viii extend the cnurte
-,'~ "i thr state ." the many delegation.
"' women wh" viii visit tine Exposition.
Hna "ih'"sie AT RECEPTIONS and Other
iormni enter tAinment-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
FREDERICKSBURG VA, SATURDAY, MAY IL 1907
l3ru SENATORIAL DISTRICT PRI-
MARY NOTICE.

At "a meeting of the chairmrn of tho.
Democratic County Committees ui ia.
counties of Louisa. SputSylvauia. Stat
iurd and th" city of Frvlrrirksbur,. held
m the city pf Fredericksburg ON the 9Th
day oi May 1907. it was determined
that 20 primary he held ON Aug. 9Th.
1907. ipr denomination of n Democrats.
cnudidate for Stat" senator of the 18th
Senatorial district oi Virginia. and I'M.
Undersigned chsirmrn respectfully request
ail persons who desire 10 i.Srpme c.udi.
dates for the nomination at such election
to submit their intention IN writing ia
li" Undersigned chairmcu at lca-t thrt,
days prior To tine 9th oi August 1907.
Signed. W t. Bhh
chairman DrmpcriticC Committee. Louisa
County.
e. r. Massey.
ihnirilau Democratic Committee. Spot
-Nlvauid County.
Il. H. L. Chichester.
chairman Democratic Committee Staf
i"rd County.
T.. u. Cole.
hniiuan Democratic COMMITTEE, ui jitN
oi tusicrickShurg ii
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
For Ovar Sixtr Yaarn

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over sixty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teethlng, with perfect success.
1t soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind collie, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Sold by Druggists In
every part Of the world. twenty
five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask
for MRS. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other.
Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs
Act. June Both, 1906. Serial Number
1898
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
Beware Of ontments for cstauh that Contain
Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
oi smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering It through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles should
never be- used except nn prescriptions
from reputable PHYSICIANS. a. the
damage they will do is ten fold To the
good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured bv
/. j. cheney Co, Toledo, G. contains no
mercury, and IL taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the SYSTEM. La buving Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure YOU get the genuine
IL Is taken internally and made IA Toledo.
Ohio. by 4. j. Cheney a Co. Testimonials
free. Sold 10y Druggists Price. Iac. Der
bottle. Take Halls Family Pills for
constipation.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
CARD.

To the Voters of Stafford and King
George Counties.
At the solicitation OF many friends, and
believing that my past experience in the
legislature will enable me To be- more
efficient in my services to my people than
have heretofore been, / announce my
candidacy for the Legislature from the
Legislative district composed OF the coun-
ties OF Stafford and King George, subject
to the action of the Democrats OF said
district in IA primary election, should one
I've necessary. pledge myself, II elected
to devote my best efforts to the promo
ton OF the interests Of my constituents.
X. e. l.. Moncure
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
I.
Manassas, Va, April 3, 1907.
ACARD

To the Voters of the Sth Congressional
District:
Having determined to be IA candidate
Tor the Democratic nomination for Con
gress from the Sth Congressional Dis
trict--
| respectfully solicit the support Of the
Democratic voters of the District at the
Primary election to be held June the
18th, 1907. II the people Of the District
shall deem me worthy OF the high honor
oi bearing the Democratic flag in the
contest ior Congress, il shall be the
ambition OF my lie to prove worthy of
their confidence and support.
Respectfully,
r. l.. Gordon. Jr.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
CANDIDATES. ; CARD

To the Democratic voters ofthe Eighth
Congressional District of Virginia:
hereby announce my candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for Congress
from the Eighth Congressional District
aud IN ~ doing desire to say that if
chosen AT the forthcoming Primary, il
shall he my constant aim and endeavor
To represent faithfully the interests of the
entire District
In the course of the campaign. shall
endeavor TO address and meet as many
oi the voters as possible in order that we
may get better acquainted with each 9th
er, earnestly solicit the support of my
fellow Democrats.
Respec fully,
C. c. Carlin.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
CARD.

To the Democratic Voters of the 32nd
Senatorial District:
IN response to the request Of numerous
friends ! hereby announce myself a can
dldate Tor the state Senate from the 32d
district, comprising the counties of Caro-
line, Hanover and King William, subject
To the requirements of the Democratic
organizations of the several counties.
l earnestly ask the support of all voters
VINO advocate the advancement OF agri-
culture and oppose corporation control
of legislation.
Respectfully.
u Z. u. Gravatt.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.

lexington Va. The Board of Visitors. AT
their Annual Meeting on the 18th Of next
June, will appoint STATE CADETS To
fill vacancies ia the Sth. I lth, 18th. 9th.
18th, Dist. 2Ith 2Sth. 33rd, 39th Sen
atorial Districts. and two 90 LARGE.
These appointments carry Tree board and
tuition. Applications should be ad-
dressed to the undersigned on or before
June 10Th, on forms that will be sent
upon request. SCOTT SHlPP, Supt.
allow
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11


A NY remedy that bcnents digestion
-treng thens the nerves.
The nerve centers require nutrition.
II the digestion is impaired. the nerve
centers become anemic, and indigestion
H. the result.
- .e-s----~~-s-sss-s- s-s-s--------s
Peruna Is nor q nerVine nor q
: SfInuIanf. IL benefits fhe nerves BY .
| benefifing digestion. :
s-s-s . - . .s-s-- - -s-s-s-.-
Peruna frees the stomach Of catarrhal
congestions and normal digestion is the
result.
In other words. Peruna goes to the
bottom OF the whole difficulty. when
the disagreeahie symptoms disappear.
Mr.. j. G. Jainison, 81 Marchant street.
Wat~onviilc, C>l.. writes:
Il was troubl Il with my stomach for
six years. tried many kinds Of medi-
rine. also was trea-cd 10y three doctors.
They said that had nervous dys-
PeP-la. ! was put On Il liquid diet for
three months.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11

Wash your hands with warm water dry
with "a towel and apply Chamberlain
Salve just before going to bed, and a
speedy cure is certain. This salve is also
invaluable for sore nipples, itching piles
and skin diseases. For sale by NJ. NJ
Lewis drug store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11

A reliable medicine and one that should
always be kept in the home for immedi-
ate use Is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
IL VIII prevent the attack il given as
soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even
after the croupy cough appears. For
sale by N. NJ. Lewis Drug Store
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
ACTUALLY CURES CATARRH

II Is one thing to claim. hut another
thing To back up the claim 10y state
ment that II not proven true there will
he no charge for the service or the goods
II L. IN this way that Goolrlck's Modern
Pharmacy sell Hyomei, for they have SO
much iaith IN its power To cure all forms
OF catarrh and bronchial troubles that
they give an absolute. uuuualif.t
guarantee with every outfit that II the
remedy does not cure the money will h..
refunded
complete liyomei outfit costs lint
LOO, making it not only A YER,
pleasant method ui treatment hnt
most economical I,~nfusu
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
CARD
A CARD
70 the Democratic Voters of Orange

To the Democratic Voters of Orange
County;
Sensible Of the confidence heretofore
imposed in me by the people of Orange
county, with desire to use the ex-
perience gained in the House of Delegates
ior the benefit OF my people, hereby an
nounce that | am IA candidate for re-
election, subject TO the ratification of a
Democratic primary or whatever means
the County Committee should decide upon
to select IA candidate.
Up G.. G. Taliaferro.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11
Sells More Of chambedaln's Cough Remedy than
OF All Others Put Tosethef.

Mr. Ihos. George. Il merchant at Mt
Elgin, Ontario, says;"l have had the
local agency for Chamberlain Cough
remedy ever since it was introduced into
Canada, and J sell a. much of il as do
oi all other hhes | have On my shelves
put together Ot the many dozens sold
uhier guarantee, ! have not had one
bottle returned. lean personally recon-
mend this medicine a. have used il my
sell and given it to my children and
always with the best results" For sale
by M. NJ. Lewis Drug Store.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1907-05-11

Cut this out and take it to NJ. NJ.
Lewis Drug Store and get q free sample
oi Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. For billOusness and cOnstipa
ton they are unequaled. They improve
the appetite, strengthen the digestion
and regulate the liver and bowels.