Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-28
QUINEBAUG POMONA
 WITH BROOKLYN GRANGE
Secretary HeaIey Gave Points on Corn
 Growing.

Quinebaug Pomona, No. 2, held a special meeting for conferring tine fifth degree with Brooklyn grange, No. 43, on Saturday, April 25. The morning session opened in the fifth degree and was occupied first with the regular routine of business, followed by the exemplificatien of the fifth or Pomona degree. A bountiful dinner was served by Brooklyn grange. Brooklyn grange has long b cen noted fer it's good cooks and the nearly 159 present did full justice to the menu.
 After dinner the lecturers hour opcn- ed by song from Grange Melodies, re- marks by pr. c. D. Jarvis of the agri- experiments in fertilizers; piano solo by Miss Helen Witter of Brooklyn grange. Brother L. H. Healy, secretary of the board of agriculture, gave a paper on corn growing.
 Secretary Healy gave an interesting description of the development oc corn growing iI. New England during the last 50 years, giving some of his per sonal experiences and some of the les sons learned thereby. He urged the extended use of some of the legumes in rotation both for the benefit to be derived by the nitrogen gathered with out cost from the miles of atmosphere above us. Nitrogen is the most eXpen- sive fertilizing element we buy and the legumes will catch this and not only help the following crop bu1 adds to the permanent fertility of the soil by the humiS added, which aids So essentially in conservation of soil moisture. The use of lime was also advocated.
 Flow and Harrow. Flow thoroughly, not less than six inches or more than nine inches deep. Harrow thoroughly, then narrow some more till your neighbors are tired of the sight, and then do it right over again. Nothing is more congenial to the corn crop in fertilizers than liberal application of stable ,nanue. This may be supplemented by chemicals
 Thorough Cultivation.
 Commencing with the weeder, within two or three days after planting, and following by same at least weekly. If properly done, the great bulk of work can be done by weeder, leaving but short work for cultivator.
 Select your seed corn carefully, preferably in the field; ripen carefully and test in spring for germination The stalk will ripen much earlier than on those with ears higher up. Wher planting, remember the old adage, one for the blackbird, one for the crow, one for the cut worm, and three to grow. Don't forget the red ear kel mes for obvious reasons.
 The SIo.
 The Sii1 IS the 1oundaUIc1 or modern dairyipg. No feed equals corn in value for siIage production. Cultivate for grain crop harvest when kernels be- gin to glaze. Do not cut too green, as sour, watery silage results. while if properly developed sweeter, more nour- ishing feed is obtained
 MT. Heaiy is inclined to think nan labor is more economical than harvest CTS in cutting the silo crop. Cut one half inch in length.
 Government reports at cost of put ting S5c for labor in putting in silo. while total expense of growing make three to four dollars per ton. Ensilage Is not a complete food and must be supplemented by grains to balance the ration.
 Grange Quartette.
 This was followed by Brooklyn grange quartette, composed of Mrs. Frink, Miss Wood, Dr. Genung, Prof. WaShburn. This was a rare treat, as everyone will realize that is familiar with the names. It was most heartily encored.
 Crop of Boys and Girls.
 Mrs Maud Wheeler of Storrs next gave a talk on the important farm crop. Boys and Girls. For many years we have been taught much about SCOT ing our livestock and vegetable crops, but how much have we done towards improving the score of our crop Of cn1i0ren!
 She gave very interesting statistics of a survey of school conditions in ru- ral schools as compared with city schools. fifth of all mortality comes in the first year of the child life. This emphasizes the importance of the study of sanitary conditions in homes and schools, It would be naturally supposed that children raised in the country where the air, water and other conditions can be better, would be stronger and better nourished than in the city, bunt statistics indicate that this is not true.
 One reason for this. perhaps, is the fact that city children are inspected for defects and diseases at regular ln-