The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1909-04-22
KILLING oAhoEL,oNs.
He<N the Psstiferous Little Plant Can
De Exterminated.

The dainty little dandelion." which
= considered charming flower in
some sections Of the country, 10 con-
s1lered q great pest in others. The
plant thrives best in cool climates,
Aeaco II is abundant in north central
ATTITUDES and comparatively rare In
most south central and southern lati-
tadss.
In some places the daadelion is 20
hardy and prolific that 1t invades and
BECOMES established on almost every
square rod of uncultivated land. It
3ultipliss rapidly by its seeds and by
root budding or division. It some
Daacos and in some years it has been
Known to blossom every month Of the
yoaR. It produces multitude of small
seeds, each provided with q unique
parachute device by which they arc
carried in every direction and to great
distances by the lightest ,breezes.
Tho long, slender flower stock 1t
~ ~ Of which the composite blossom
aaa soel cluster are borne IL sent up
. = 1Ay's time. II one flower stalk
becomes mutilated or destroyed a new
sas is Immediately produced from II
vat buds and rich stores Of plant food
i the thick underground, stem and
sos6 It 10 Z strong competitor for
place and life In the race for existence
With the strongest plants, and On -
ooant Of great vigor and prolidcness
It 10 called a success from the plants
Do(nt of view.
It many section the dandelion has
Become a great pest in lawns, entirely
0uWdinE out desirable grass plants.
Repeated mowings have no effect upon
IT, and the only means by which many
are able to eradicate it Is In digging
cut the roots by hand. This IL . long
I'D labogious process. often attended
U unsatisfactory results, for II only
q few small roots remain they soon
Anltiply and again take possession Of
he grounds.
Al the result Of three years sue
eessful work. says the Journal Of Agri-
culture, the following facts will prove
q great interest to every owner Of
blue grass lawn:
Young dandelion plants are killed by
spraying with a 20 per cent. solution of
sulphate of iron. Old plants are badly
Injured, the foliage being wholly de-
stroyed. but the growing bud 10 not
killed and the old root sends up new
foliage. Applying dry sulphate Of iron
to the heart Growing bud) Of the
I'd plant produces death. Repeated
spraying Of middle-aged and old plants
results In their death.
To destroy young dandelion plants
~ spraying, dissolve two pounds Of
o1lphate Of iron in a gallon Of water,
stirring with stick to hasten solu.
ton. and apply with hand sprayer.
Use one gallon solution to one square
rod grass plot. If the first application
ID not completely successful, spray q
second time. Repeated spraying will
Do rewarded by the eradication Of the
plant.
The grass and clover will DO black.
eued and appear killed, but this need
cause no alarm; they are not MORALLY
Injured and In few days recover and
ssow with increased vigor.
The solution can be made and
sprayed over a square rod plot of grass
In less than a half hour. Freshly cut
lawn grass leaves are very susceptible
70 injury by spraying with sulphate Of
iron solutions: therefore, do not spray
q lawn to kill dandelions for several
days before or after cutting. "
Sulphate Of iron may be applied in
large quantities $50 pounds to square
rod to a lawn without permanent in
Jury to the blue grass.
Remember that sulphate of iron dis
oolorB cement walks and linen.