The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1912-02-06
CLEMSON EXTENSION WORK.
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this spring, now is the time to make
our selections. The planting Of fruit
tree reperents an investment for years
hence the necessity for a little careful
thought. A very perplexing question
to decide is where to secure the best
nursery stock for planting. There are
several methods, but as a rule the
farmer has not the inclination to de-
termine which have the greatest mer-
it's. He may grow the trees at home,
but whether it is economy to do so is
question.
The propagation of fruit trees is a
business in itself. In order to secure
vigorous healthy trees, true to name,
many prospective orchardists have
felt justified in venturing into this
business. This state of affairs has
been brought about largely by the fact
that countless numbers Of farmers
have been swindled by tree agents.
Many farmer in this State has
worked and cared for trees till they
reached bearing age and has secured
as his greatest fruit bitter disappolnt-
ment. Experiences Of this kind have
led farmers to believe that it is i'm
possible to secure, from nurserymen,
varieties true to name. Even at an
increased cost OF production, the grow
er should make an effort to secure
trees rightly named. I believe there
are enough honest nurserymen in the
State to satisfy this requirement Men
in the business are able to grow trees
cheaper than inexperienced persons
possibly can do. The thing of vital
Importance to the prospective grower
is the selection Of the right nursery
men. In most cases it is advisable to
patronize home nurserymen.
There are several reasons why we
should favor home grown trees.
1. They are grown under the same
climatic conditions and possibly in
the same kind of soil as you have In
your own orchard.
2. The trees have become acclimated
and will suffer no violent changes
when :ransplanted to your own land.
8. 1t is possible to visit the local
nursery in person and select from the
entire stock instead of having the
order filed from the first that comes
to hand.
4. One of the chief advantages Of
buying at home is the avoidance Of
the long haul.
The following certified nurseries
and floral companies are doing busi-
ness in this State, and are submitted
to the public for the enlightnment of
those interested in horticultural
plants.
W. D. Wood, Darlington, S. c.
M. A. Dantzler, Orangeburg, S. G.
Greenville Floral Co., Greenville,
S. C.
c. NJ. Newman, Charleston, S. c.
Rosehill Greenhouse Co., Columbia,
S. G.
Jude Robinson, Rowesville, S. G.
C. A. Moss, Spartanburg, S. c.
D. A. Madden, Ware Shoals, S. c.
". T. Bearden, Westminster, S. G.
Hall Nursery Co., Iva, S. c.
! Greenville Nursery Co.. Greenville,
S. C.
We earnestly advise the patronage
of home nurseries, but if the desired
material can not be secured the fol-
lowing firms are recommended:
J. Van Lindley Nursery Co., Pomo-
ma, n. C.
P. J. Berchmans Co., Augusta, Ca
Glen Saint Mary Nurseries, Glen
St. Mary, Fla.
H. J. Weber & Sons Nursery Co.,
Nursery, Mo.
Stark Bros. Nurseries & Orchards
Co., Louisiana, Mo.
Prof. C. C. Vincent,
Horticu1turist.
To Make a Split Log Drag.
Editor Laurensville Herald:
Take cedar log, six or seven feet
long and ten or twelve inches in dia-
meter, and split in the middle. Set
them 30 inches apart by three cross