The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-12-03

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of all things about her they are most
genuine. Munich Fiegende Blatter.
and we'll drained, and the seeding
early, 5 or even 4 pecks per acre are
often sufficient. When the seed is
sown broadcast and opposite condl-
tions exist, or S pecks may give
more profitable results. 1t is advisa-
BILE to adhere to these rules with all
varieties, regardless of any claims of
exceptional tillering ability that may
be made.
Pasturing and Moving.
1t frequently happens in the South
ern States that an overabundance Of
foliage is produced in the fall, and
danger of winter injury is increased
thereby. 1t is often advisable under
these. conditions to NOW off the
plants in the fall or pasture moder-
ately. AS growing wheat is an ex-
cellent feed, it is more profitable to
dispose of the excess growth in the
late fall or early spring by pasturing.
However, excessive pasturing at any
time, pasturing when the soil is wet,
and late spring pasturing are very
Injurious and should be entirely
avoided. The amount of lodging is
probably reduced by judicious now
ing or pasturing.
Wheat as Nurse and Cover Crop.
Winter wheat as nurse crop In
the South is inferior to winter bar
ley, but superior to winter oats. A
good stand of wheat is also a valua-
BILE cover crop, preventing the wash
ing of the soil and the teaching out
and loss of plant food and fertiliz-
ers.
Fertilizers.
If the soil is acid, it shoulud be
lined with from 1000 to 1900
pounds of slaked lime per acre be-
fore it is used for wheat. Lime is
easily applied through the grain drill
several weeks before the seed is
sown. 1t may also be scattered over
the surface with a shovel and har-
rowed in. Most of the older agricul-
tural soils are benefited by an appli-
cation of lime. There are, however,
some limestone soils in central Ala
bama, northeastern Mississippi and
Texas which without lime are suita-
BILE for wheat if sufficient vegetable
matter is incorporated in the soil.
Nitrogen should generally be added
by growing legumes, such as cow
peas or soy beans or the clovers.
Phosphorus is generally deficient in
Southern soils.
For soils that are not known to
be in a good state of fertility for
wheat the following application of
fertilizer per acre should be general
ly profitable:
Lime, 1000 to 1900 pounds, ap-
piled two or three weeks before SOW
ing.
Acid phosphate, 200 pounds; pot
ash salts, 25 to so pounds; nitrate
of soda, % pounds, applied when the
seed is sown.
Nitrate of soda, so to Is pounds,
applied after growth starts in the
spring, generally early in March.
Rust.
The disease most injurious to
wheat and the factor that will prob
ably limit yields most in the South
ern States is rust. This affects both
stems and leaves. reddish and black
spots forming on these parts. Its de-
velopment is favored by dampness
and heat. 1t is most destructive on
low. damp land. Early-ripening va
rieties will generally be less affect
ed than are late varieties. There
are no rustproof varieties. but some
are more resistant than others. Sow
ing on fertile, well-drained uplands
and the use of early varieties are the
most successful methods of combating
the disease.