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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

1t is important not only to get the
right plant in the right place. but to
plant your trees and shrubbery at the
right time in order to secure satisfac-
tory results.
As to hardy trees and shrubbery,
there are two seasons-spring and fall
when most varieties can be trans
planted.
II there is any one question which is
asked more than another. II Is.
Which is the best season for plant
ing, spring or fall?' OF course il is
true that some plants are best set out
in the spring, and that location and
latitude enter into the question
Generally, it does not make so much
difference which season you plant as
it does that the planting is attended
to at the most favorable time in either
season.
The trouble with most people is that
they do not think anything can be
planted in the fall and in the spring
they do not get into the notion until
the season is so far advanced that it
is too late to move plants with any
reasonable degree of success.
As matter of fact, most kinds of
deciduous trees and shrubbery can be
planted with just as much success n
the fall. There are advantages, too.
in planting them at that time The
heat in the soil, stored up from the
ling season of warm weather. is re-
tanned in a degree up until early win
ter This warm soil encourages root
growth in the newly planted tree, and
enables it to become established and
ready to start growing with the first
warm days of spring. This means
that the planter will get better re-
suits than if the planting had been
deferred until the next vernal sea-
son.
Advantage of Fall Planting.
Another advantage is because the
spring season is SO short, and there is
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29
narpsr,s BOOB for Youne earaener..

1t is quite astonishing how much
healthy fun and profit may be got out
Of small garden. Experience has
proved this over and over again, and
all that prevents many persons from
making a hobby of gardening is, no
doubt, a sense of incompetency and
limited opportunity. These obstacles
"Harper's Book for Young Gardeners"
will do much TO remove: for the book
isn't exclusively designed for the
young, though in these days when
the educational and play value of
gardening is realized as never before,
such a volume has a rather special
appropriateness for boys and girls.
The author. Alpheus Hyatt Nerrill.
goes into his subject with the skill
of an expert and the zest of an anna
teur He has had suggestions and
aid from various authorities. Leading
fioriculturists. seedsmen. and land
scape-gardeners have co-operated
with him. as also has the United
States Department Of Agriculture,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

usually so much to be done that it Is
almost impossible to do all. The fall
i season, extending over longer
| period, enables one to accomplish
| this work in a much more satisfac>
tory manner.
The exact time for planting de-
ponds so much on the locality and
/ exposure of the position that 1t is
not practical to fix the exact date.
In this latitude, however, the fall
season starts after heavy rains in
August, when evergreens can be
| planted, while deciduous stock can be
| planted from about October l up
until the time the ground freezes. In
/ the spring there is a holden time,
! just after the frost has come out,
when the ground is mellow and be-
| fore the new leaves unfurl.
This applies more particularly to
deciduous stock Generally speaking,
evergreens do not start to grow so
early Then. too, it is always best to
| transplant them with a ball of earth
on the roots. so the season suitable
/ for planting extends over longer
! period.
Always keep in mind. however, that
success in planting is much more GER
| tain when a plant is moved While II
| is in a dormant condition. This is
| only ma tural, because, when il is
growing, it is, of course, essential
| that the plant be furnished with
constant supply of food, and it is inn
possible for the roots to supply it i'm
| mediately after being planted. Thus
| the importance of transplanting while
| they are dormant. and giving the
roots a chance to get accustomed to
their new location before the time
| comes for supplying the food required
| to start new growth.
Preparing the Soil.
AS the soil is the source of most
plant food, it goes without saying
| that successful tree growth depends
| very largely upon the soil given 1t TO
| live in. The composition of the soil
suited for different trees would re-
quire much more detail than space
permits here. but, generally speaking,
| the greater number of trees and
shrubs will grow in soil that vege
| tables thrive in.
1t seems wonderful how plants
adapt themselves to a variety of soils.
some are much more "touchy" on this
point than others. but most kinds,
| with proper care, soon become accus-
| toned to their new places.
| One of the most important things
| to keep in mind is that the top soii'
| (from six to twelve inches deep on
the surface) is generally well supplied
with plant food. The soil coming be-
low that depth, being away from con-
tact with the air and effects OF plant
| life is usually lacking in plant food.
This explains why it is so important
to keep the top soil separate when
grading is done, also why many
plants do not thrive around new
houses when insufficient top soil is
used.
Commercial fertilizers and stable
manure will. of course, help with en-
riching the. soil. but will never take
the place of good. fertile garden loan
for producing successful growth of
trees. grass, shrubbery or other plant
life.
Method OF Planting.
The paragraph above describes the
general nature of the soil that should
be used. Dig the holes larger, both in
depth and circumference, than seems
necessary.
The advantages in doing this are
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

sprinlSling on top each day does not
amount to anything.
On the other hand. do not overdo it,,
because you can kill plant with
kindness by keeping the ground too
wet A good soaking once or twice a
week in dry weather is often enough.
When there are heavy rains, artificial
watering is not required.
The mulch, alluded to elsewhere in
this article, will tend to conserve the
moisture. When a mulch cannot be
used, keep the soil worked up loose
to depth of one to two inches, which
will serve as a good substitute.
Results of Tree-Planting.
After all is DONE we must remember
that in transplanting a tree shrub or
any living plant, we have subjected
it to conditions that are not at all
natural We have asked it TO live in
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

another place, under environments
that are generally quite different from
where it has been used to living.
The above suggestions have ex-
planned some of the things to do and
how to do them: but I'M Ter the best
of conditions, the planters should lot
expect too much right away. Give
the plants a chance to get started in
their new location. and they will in
crease in value and beauty with each
growing season OF course, it must
be expected that some will not stand
the shock of being moved and may
not show signs of new growth. Then
it is only natural to suppose that
some kinds are more difficult to move
than others.
The pcrcentage of loss. however, is
usually quite small. and more than
overbalanced by the increase in value
of those that live.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

sandy Soils Less Fertile Than Clay.
Is sandy soil more difficult TO keep
in condition than clay? Does 1t take
mere fertilizing2 J. W.
Matawan.
Sandy soils are ordinarily less fer
tile than the poorer class Of clay soils.
To begin with. they contain less ac-
tual plant food. Then. again. they
lose their plant food more readily by
teaching and do not retain water as
well Is do the heavier clay soils. For
these reasons it is generally reeog-
nized that very sandy soils are Of low
agricultural value. We must not for
get, however, that there are few
crops that reach their best develop
ment on our light soils. and that
these soils have special value for spe-
cial purposes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29
Sol aronnd and Alfnlfa.

What treatment should be given
sod ground in the spring with a
view TO seeding to alfalfa in August
of the same year? A. II.
Newark.
It is not the best plan to attempt
to SOW sod ground with alfalfa the
same year II this is attempted the
sod should be thoroughly disked be-
fore blowing. This causes a quick
decay of the vegetable matter and
permits a union of the bottom Of the
furrow and the subsoil. which is not
easily obtained If the sod is turned
under intact.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29
ASK "THE QUESTION BOX"
What You Want Know About Gardening Poultry and Coun.
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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

What is the cause and remedy, if
any. of brown spots in the interior Of
apples?( Il. NJ. }.
Caldwell.
The cause for this trouble is not
definitely known. It is being studied
by the plant pathologists who, thus
far, are of the opinion that they are
caused by rupture Of the cells of the
fruit. For instance, they are more
than likely to occur on trees only
moderately loaded. These fruits re-
reive all the nourishment Of the tree
and grow very rapidly at a certain
time; then there may be a sudden
change of temperature. when the ex-
banded cells burst, and later on the
tissues of the fruit dry up and pre-
sent the brown or corky appearance
referred to. Being apparently a physi-
illogical trouble. spraying on the sur
face has no effect. There is, however,
a brown spot on the apple, indicated
by a slight pit on the surface, which
can be done away with by spraying
with a fungicide, but this is not COM
mon in this State.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

How may soil be tested to tell where
lime should be used? T. L. P.
Belleville.
The litmus-paper test has been rec
commended as means of finding out
whether the soil is acid or not, and
while it is true that in an acid soil
blue 1itnus paper will turn red. yet
this will take place in soils that are
not acid enough to reduce the growth
of cloyers. The most practical test is
to SOW a liberal application of lime
on portion of the field previous TO
seeding with clover and then await
results
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29
oovsr orop for AppIe orehard.

1ofcf 1foH lNf Appfc Offnafd.
What cover crop is preferred for an
apple orchard2 E. l. G..
Verona.
There is no prefera bic cover crop.
If one needs nitrogen, then one of the
nitrogen-gatherers, such as red clo-
yer, which in most cases is being used
rather than the crimson, or the win
ter veteh The latter is increasing
in favor. 1t should be sown about
the middle of August, preferably with
some other rapidly growing plant,
such as oats. barley, rape or turnips.
It lives through winter, and. although
it starts rather slowly in the spring.
it can be left very much longer than
most plants because. owing to the
hairy-like condition OF the leaves. it
evaporates less water than the
smooth-leaved crops. Where it has
never been sown before. it often does
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29
Rye or wheat sprsuted in the shock

Rye or Wheat spreuted In the shock.
VIII rye or wheat that has sprouted
in the shock grow if sown in the
fall2 b. H d.
Elizabeth.
Neither rye nor wheat that has
sprouted in the shock is mt for seed.
Only a small portion of it will be
likely to grow. and it is not very
valuable for flour. 1t would better be
ground and fed to swine.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

a.s re'ising broilers for the market is a
us, branch of the poultry indus
ss begln ON small scale and in
e ex lne production as success and
experience are gained.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

In spreading manure during the
winter on field that slopes, do we
not lose a large portion of its value
by the washing Of spring rains?
A. W. T.
West Orange
There will always be a risk OF losing
some fertility by heavy rains falling
on manure spread on the surface. but
there is no practical method known
Of handling large amounts of manure
without some loss, and it has come to
be the firm belief Of those who have
had most experience, that the daily
drawing of manure is the best solu-
ton Of this somewhat vexing problem
of the farm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

All things being equal, hens OF the
same breed should moult at practical
Iv the same time. The season usually
starts in August and continues for
about 100 days That is to say, that
ienrth of time will be consumed from
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Be very gentle with the nervous
COW. They are always the largest
and richest mixers when treated with
consideration.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The bull which is closely housed is
apt to become ugly. Give him PLENTY
of exercise.
Good authority claims that cream
from the milk of silage-fed COWS is
- per cent. more churnable than that
from cows fed on dry feed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

When the nights begin to get cool,
remove the plants to the window
garden. Give them plenty of air dur
ing the day. SO that the change Will
not give them setback
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

pumpkins are merely water crop
. sort of pleasant salad for the stock
witch is laxative at the time that the
autumn grass is dried up; On the
Whole il is doubtful If their cultiva-
lion pays If they could be stored as
. winter crop they would take the
Mace of the usual roots"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Re-pot the callas in rich, turfy
soil. Divide the bulbs, if they require
division.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Anv time in the year is the right
time to begin planning for an as
paragus plot.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Tincture of iron added to the drink
ing water will tone up the system of
fowls that have recovered from sick
ness or that have become run down
through much laying.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Better results will be obtained from
several small flocks than from the
same number all In one In fact, any
mock OF hens should not number more
than twenty at the most.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Keep all trash picked up around the
poultry houses and runs. Everything
not absolutely necessary offers a pos
,slble hiding place for vermin and dis
ease germs, in addition to giving a
slovenly appearance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Build vermin-p proof pit for stor--
ing the half-hardy plants not desired
to winter indoors. The pit is also
useful for holding plants until wanted
in the greenhouse, or for storing
greenhouse plants that have Powered
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Good cultivation during the summer
will cause fruit trees, bushes ana
vines to grow new wood and form
new buds for next seasons fruit crop:
Cultivation should cease at the end OF
the summer so the wood will nave
time to develop and harden before
freezing weather.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The poultry has no business in the
hog house or yards. 1T keeps the
fowls nervous and frightened, and the
pigs are liable to get the bad habit of
killing them. Keep them apart.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Hens do not need quite so much
feed to make them work in hot
weather as they do in cold.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Grass seed grows admirably at this
season. The cool atmosphere anu
autumn rains are very favorable 10
its growth. Seed new areas and rem
oyate the lawn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Liquid manure, intelligently applied
TO the chrysanthemums. will improve
both the foliage and flowers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The hum of the busy little honey
bee should be heard on everv farm.
A moderate amount of care given TO
these industrious workers will help
ont considerably in these days OF the
high cost of living by providing a
supply of the most delicious and
bealthful of all sweets for the table
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Save every bit of the hen manure.
Keep it dry and put it on some crop
next spring. Worth its weight IN
gold.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Apples keep best when allowed %
hang on the trees until they reach
maturity. but that does not mean Sc SOFT
AMI ripe. 1t is a common fallacy
that green, immature fruit will keep
the best
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

EPSON salts should always be on
hand 1t is the poultry keepers friend
in case of Indigestion and overfatness
in fowls.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Every pound of farm produce
which otherwise would be wasted,
that is fed to the poultry, decreases
the feed bill. This means an increase
in the profits. Keep this in mind
and there ought to be a favorable
difference in the yearly accounts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The poultry houses and coops can
be made ornaments to the premises.
Paint them to match the other farm
buildings or they look well in a clear
white. Keeping them well painted is
a saving of dollars in the end.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Build good, roomy closet. to be
used only for your poultry interests.
Put therein all the supplies, such as
leg bands, insect powder etc. Also
keep there hammer and an assort-
ment ofm4ilHsssJt will save both time
and steIss sbyskhowing just where to
look for the needed article.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

There is no best" breed. though
many have this idea. The breed to
keep depends upon the market con-
ultions and the purpose for which
tney are kept. 1t must be remem-
pered that more depends uron proper
feeding and general care than on any
particular breed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

TT winter oats can be grown with
general success in central latitudes,
thew should prove a very valuable
cron. Spring sown oats are valuable
when they can be sown early enough
and the spring season is moist and
favorable for rapid growth and fuil
maturity
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Many farmers who have been grow
ing fruit for years do not know that
the apple and most other fruit trees
form fruit buds in the late summer
months.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

her hens for general purposes will do
pettef When kept away from the
tSchs. Keep the males in quarters nf
+; shelr own, until the breeding season
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The silo, the first appliance to adapt
itself to concrete, has grown enor.
mously in size. One of the biggest or
them is sixty-two feet high and has
walls that are eight inches thick IL
will hold enough ensilage TO Iatlen
ave carloads of beef cattle 1t only
took a month to build it and its total
cost was but $500.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Poultry pays well, but not by throw
Ing a few handfuls of grain, the same
kind, day after day, on the ground.
Feed variety of food, including
green cut bone and vegetables, and
keep the house light and dry.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Don't let the fowls roost in the
Trees, trees. They have no business there
100 many thieves of all kinds. When
tight roof
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Caponize the surplus cockerels and
they will develop into fine, large
birds for the market. Every farmer
has a few that are eating more than
they are worth. They do not have to
be kept long after getting their
growth to do this
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Separate the cockerels from the pull
let's and give the former some extra
feeding; they can stand it,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The paragraph above describes the
general nature of the soil that should
be used. Dig the holes larger, both in
depth and circumference. than seems
necessary.
The advantages in doing this are
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Cod liver oil is good for fowls light
in condition, and also for those lag
ging in the moult.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

Do not lose sight of the fact that
lice flourish in filth. Keep the poul-
try house clean and thus cut their ca
reer short.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-08-29

The blossoms of the dahlias may be
protected in the same manner.
New Britain herald., 1914-08-27

of the Carmencita type of dance frock. Not a scrap of lace or tulle is seen anywhere about it. The ribbon, echo- ing the tone of the underskirt, fur nishes shoulder straps. a broad band crossing the bust and forming the basic line of the deconetage, and a pair of crossed strands slanting tow ard the hips-making an inverted V above the waistline at front center and bow-knotting at the back of the skirt. A number of these dance frocks are in black. The black tulle gown is going to be smart for afternoon as well as for evenings during the au- tumn.
 Fancy gray satin hat touched dell- cately with gray and white plumes worn with this costume, and picture the daintiest of your brunette friends wearing it. Of course it might safely be essayed by q blonde of brilliant coloring, because the faint sug- gestion of ecru underlying the gray would prevent her from looking too neutral of tint. But the blonde would doubtless get more satisfaction from the same model in white chiffon, bor- dered with white bead embroideries mingled with gray. On this the hue of the summer ermine girdle will be more prominent than upon the origI- nal creation.
 So perfect and altogether appealing is this French gray and white costume that the model has been adapted to mourning garb. For deep mourning the bead embroidery is entirely in dull black beads and the girdle in sealskin and black grosgrain ribbon. For halt mourning white beads are mingled with the black spheres. and the girdl>
 is of white ermine and black satin ribbon, or the gown is all white witl sprnlkling Of black beads and gir- dle of baby lamb and white satin rib bon. The young girl wearing mourn ing might have tho model coried in white chiffon and beads and girdle it with miniver and white grosgrain ribbon.