The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-11
SPLENDID EXHIBIT
OF AGRICULTURE
DISPLAYED BY DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE OF STATE
UNIVERSITY
Is Proving Interesting Attraction To
Aii-Farmers Deeply Interested
In Lectures.

One of the most interesting attrac-
tons at the state fair this week. and
one which is receiving the attention OF
all. whether from the rural sections or
the cities, is the exhibit of the college
OF agriculture OF West Virginia univer-
sity. II Is located In large tent ad-
joining the exposition building, and
crowds of interested persons are
thronged about it almost continually.
The exhibit has ben arranged by the
university in order TO boost the col
lege OF agriculture and to better &C
quaint the general public with the
work which is done there. II is also
proving invaluable TO the farmers as
an educational exhibit IL was dis
played last week at the Clarksburg
fair and will be sent 10 several coun-
~ events during the next few weeks.
including Farm ont. Parkersburg.
Pcnnsboro and other fairs.
The exhibit is comprehensive and
includes practically everything OF in
terest or help TO the farmers OF West
virginia. Samples OF CROPS. grain and
seeds are displayed. including fertil-
iZer and variety tests OF wheat, oats
and other crops: incubation OF alfal-
IA and peas; demonstrations of vari-
Gus fertilizers, with bulletins showing
what Is best adapted TO the different
kinds OF soil; samples of sour soil and
different soils divided into their speci-
nc ingredients; samples OF fertilizers,
including home mixed. and ground
lime. The displays are accompanied
by explanatory bulletins.
Orchard and Garden Pests.
hundreds OF specimens of orchard
and garden pests. insect life in each
stage OF development, are exhibited.
in addition TO the common moths OF
West Virginia. Special attention Is
paid 10 the scale diseases and coddling
moth. so destructive TO the orchards
Of West Virginia. Branches OF trees
infected with these diseases are
shown. as are specimens OF the sick
fruit. in order that the farmers NAV
become acquainted with the symp-
toms. Models OF spraying Instruments
are demonstrated. showing the lines
best suited for the treatment OF in
sects. fungus and other diseases. The
destructive work OF the chestnut
blight which recently made its an
pearancc in this country IS shown BY
two branches one cut when the bliRht
FIRST split IL on one side. and the other
when the numerous splits had girdIed
the branch.
The section devoted 10 poultry IN es-
pecially Interesting The many spe.
cisl feeds for chickens from the time
they are Matched until maturity. are
shown. \ miniature chicken house.
complete in every detail. Is open for
inspection. IS are trap nests. feed
boxes and shipping crates for both
poultry and eggs
The proper feeds for horses. cattle
and sheep are shown IN different
forms. ground and whole grained. IN
proper amounts and mixtures a
small model silo. model feeding shed
and dairy barn give farmers ideas OF
Tho best care ~ feed and stock. A.
small wool exhibit Is shown. princi.
pally Tor the purpose Of introducing a
new string
Lectures Given Daily.
The exhibit g. in charge OF oliver
smith. ~ the State University. who
is assisted by W ~. Kendrick. IN
charge ~ the boys club work. r. y.
Hennetch. IN charge 81 tho dairy de-
pariment az the state University. and
y. w. sheets. % tho agricultural ex-
tension department. who judged the
sheep az the Fair.
bulletins Of the University pertain.
ing especially 10 the agricultural do
partment. are being distributed. and a
feature BE- complete rural library.
~ugEestinE The best books for tho Ear.
mer % edihcation and entertainment
Agricultural lectures are being d.
hVercd daily on the tent. and arc free
10 att. The subjects deal with topics
oi Interest 20 the farmers and are de-.
llNor"d hy men expert On their uar
icu.Ir line Yesterday. T. ~ Ron.
Notch spoke on Dairy Cattle judging
Demonstration while the care 81 or.
Guards was discussed bv Prof Webster
SUI. ~ tho Pan Handle Agricultural
Club = W Sheets and w. % Ken.
dricN told OF the work of agricultural
clubs for hoye and rirIs "Logumcs
and Grasses was tho subject 81 a
hort falk hr oliver Smith. and W n
Iinu. ~ The ran Handle Agricultural
Tub. spoke ON soil Improvement
Tho traction company g. wer forti
ICED to take care OF fhe crowds AZ.
ending The f1ir and have placed men
at The hidecs and at tho fair ground