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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Also hardy and a rapid grower, it,
too, has considerable beauty.
OF course. the spruces will not be
overlooked in making a selection for
planting the home grounds. OF the
splendidly planted country places
there is scarcely one that is worth
while that does not now contain speci-
mems of the Colorado blue spruce,
and no matter under what conditions
these lovely trees are seen, they are
charming. Another spruce that is a
favorite is the Norway, its hardness
and rapidity of growth making 1t
available under almost any condition.
of soil and climate. One of the chief
characteristics of the Norway spruce
is its rich green color and graceful
habit. 1t forms a larger sized speci-
men in pyramidal form and is
branched to the ground. The white
spruce is one of our best ornamental
trees for general use. It's foliage is
light silvery green in color
The jumpers deserve more consid-
GRAFTON than most gardeners give
them. The golden variety is we'll
known fer it's beautiful golden foliage
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
FARM IDEAL PLACE FOR CHICKS

The farm is the ideal place for
chickens. and the foundation upon
which all successful poultry opera
tions rest is constitutional vigor.
Without a high degree of health 1t
is utterly impossible to progress in
poultry work. Such being the case.
nowhere are conditions so conduc-
i've TO poultry success as they are on
the farm.
Where ground is to be ploughed for
a summer or early fall crop, cut a
narrow furrow but plough deep. Shall
low ploughing will not do for mid
summer working. The ground must
be broken deeply to form a deep and
moist seed bed. -.-.-.---.-------.--
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

If the ashes become vet. the result Is
the production Of I've. which win eaf
the skin and flesh Of the fowls feet
and legs. A very small amount OF
this I've might be beneficial in more
readily killing the lice on the bodies
of the fowls However. lice are ordl-
nariiy killed by filling the breathing
pores; therefore the finer the busting
material the more efficient il would
be-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
F.eding Land From Buckhern.

How can land be freed from the
weed called buckhorn2
Hilton. l. H. q
Buckhorn or narrow-l eafed plain
tain is not a pure perennial. Clipping
has little or no value; use the spud-
Cut off its halfway taproot at least
two inches below the surface.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
ASK THE QUESTION BOX
What You Want to Know About Gardening Poultry and COuns
try Problems Answered by Experts.

for full
be
Newar n. J..
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
Good sprayer for Rose Bushes.

What kind of a sprayer can be used
for spraying rose bushes what
should it cost and where obtainable2
Newark. MRS. L. NJ.
Rose bushes are usually troubled
with slugs and aphids which caa
only by controlled by a contact
spray. One Of the small outfits used
for putting fly repellent on cattle vii
serve the purpose.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
Worm Cure for Horse.

What is good cure for a horse
having worms?
Newark j.. b. 7.
Two ounces Of oil Of tnrpentine in
one pint Of raw linseed oil is often
of value for intestinal worms IN a
horse The kind of treatment that
should be given depends upon the
type and location Of the parasite,
and a knowledge Of the disease is
essential TO proper treatment.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
stock for Hay and Grain Farming.

Is It possible TO make a success Of
hay and grain farming without keep
ing stock?
Newark 3. e. 7.
If no stock is kept the hay and
grain are likely to be sold, followed
by buying manure and commercial
fertilizer, and the farm viii run
down. We must raise clover and
pillow under and not be obliged to buy
the most costly part Of our CONNER
cial fertilizer. Then the decaying
vegetable matter viii assist in re-
leasing the potash already in the sal
and save buying.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

What is the best way to get rid Of
burdock?
Bloomfield. b A.
Burdock, like blue thistle, is bien
NAL with tap root, which, when cut
OFF three or four inches below the
surface, viii not grow again half
gin of salt applied to the wound will
be helpfIll
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

To Destroy Aphls on Plants.
What will destroy aphis on pianist
Newark ]. A. r
One Of the standard mixture pre-
parations such as BLACK Leaf 40
Directions for dilution are on the
package.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
Dan, pness in Henhou...


What causes dampness IN a hen
house and how can It be prevented
Nutley. T. B.
Dampness is caused by poor venti-
lation, lack of sunlight. too much
filth and poor floor, which allows
the moisture TO come up through +
from the ground. Again, during ex
tremely cold weather dampness is apr
to De caused by the moisture in the
breath Of the fowls condensing be-
fore there is sufficient change OF air
to remove il from the pens On 4
warm day the water dripping from
the ceiling makes the pen damp.
II the dampness is caused by the
condition of the floor a better floor
properly insulated, should be con-
structed. This floor can be made OF
concrete, the Insulation consisting Of
four or five inches of cinders. sand
or gravel. II the floor is of wood Il
should be raised above the ground
several inches, TO allow the passage
of air beneath, so as to keep the
moisture n the ground from COM
ing in contact with the floor. II the
floor is Of dirt, and becomes damp.
it should be filed in. or built up with
several inches Of fine dirt, principally
sand and gravel.
If the dampness is due TO the lack
of sufficient ventilation the openings
in the side of the building should be
increased in NUMBER certain of them
covered with glass, TO provide sun
light. and others covered with cloth
to provide a means for the air 10
pass in and out of the pen. carrying
with it the moisture which comes
from the breath of the fowls
and from their weddings
If the dampness is due to the drip
ping Of thawing frost from the cell
ing it is necessary either to in
crease the ventilation or TO make the
pen somewhat warmer. Warmth may
be added by doubling the wallis Of
the pen and using either a straw
loft or a ceiling. either providing an
air space between the pen and the
outside boards. With these provi-
sions the inside layer of boards, or
ceiling, does not become so cold, and
consequently the moisture has more
opportunity to be carried away and
out of the pen before II condenses
and freezes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
sIlase a Good reed for sheep.

Is silage good feed for sheep?
summit W. II. F.
Silage is an excellent substitute
for roots. 1t should not be fed quite
as literally as to cows; from one to
two bushels to fifty sheep being
safe amount. If the sheep are very
large, this quantity may be Increased
somewhat.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Road Dust for Killing Lice.
Would wood ashes be as effective
as road dust for killing lice?
Belleville. Z. Z. l.
1t is not as safe to use wood ashes
as road dust in a dust for fowls since,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
No pinerence In Food value of Eggs.
killing the white Daisy.

How can the white daisy be killed?
Caldwell. F. A. ].
The white daisy is a perennial--a
beautiful flower out of place. Cut of
the crown just below the surface with
a hoe; pillow before the seed natures
ard cultivate frequently. Pasture
with sheep. Follow short rotation.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Do Rhode Island Reds require more
feed than Leghorns?
Verona. N.
Larger bodies require more food to
maintain them, also the larger layers
need more than poor layers. Fooo
consumption depends on indiVlduals
more than breeds, although there
Is little difference in favor Of the
Leghorns and small varieties
Brown shell Eggs Not Richer Than White
Are the brown shell eggs any
richer than those with white shells
Kearny. A d. y.
No. brown shell eggs are not nee
essarily richer than white shelleo
eggs. It depends entirely upon the
food which the bird is receiving and
uron the individual bird.
No difference In Food Value Of Eggs.
Is there any difference in the food
value of the eggs of different breeds
of fowls? II. n.
There is no difference, perhaps. in
the food value of the eggs Of differ
ent breeds: however, individual birds
differ considerably in the quality OF
the eggs they produce, due probably
to their egg producing organs. which
vary in the amount of element which
they inelose in the egg. believe that
the contents of the egg depend more
upon the food which the bird obtains
than upon the bird itself.
Killing the white Daisy.
How can the white daisy be killed?
Caldwell F. A. J.
The white daisy is a perennial--a
beautiful flower out of place. Cut of
the crown just below the surface with
hoe; pillow before the seed natures
ard cultivate frequently Pasture
with sheep. Follow short rotation.
Best Time to Cut and xiii Bushes.
! What is the best time of the year
to cut any kind of bushes, in order
to kill them?
Montclair. N. p. s.
This depends very largely upon the
kind. Pillow sassafras under when the
spring; cut of Usage orange very
close to the ground any time from
August 20 to September 20; peel will
lows in July; cut off sweet gum in
August
To Destroy 'Butter and Eggs" Weed.
Is there any way to- destroy the
weed called butter and eggs?"
NutIey. 10.
aButter and eggs" is another per
ennial with numerous underground
stems. Plow OF stir the area infested
during a drought-preferably in July
and August
GIadiols Bulbs in Winter.
What care do gladiola bulbs need
during the winter?
Newark. R L. 7.
They should be kept in a place free
from frost and moisture.
Best Household Fern.
Which fern is best for household
purposes?
Irvington. e. ON.
The well-known Boston fern.
MiIdew on Rose Bushes.
What should be done for mildew
on rose bushes?
Belleville. M. ]. c.
This is a fungous trouble affecting
many roses. especially the crimson
| rambler, and is prevalent in moist,
shady locations. Keep the bushes
properly trimmed TO let in sunlight
| and air and dust thoroughly every
Ave or ten days with flowers Of sui
phur
Road Dust for killing Lice.
Would wood ashes be as effective
as road dust for killing lice?
Belleville. e. G, l.
1t is not as safe to use wood ashes
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Feed for Large and Small Hens.
Do Rhode Island Reds require more
feed than Leghorns?
Verona. ". ~
Larger bodies require more food 10
maintain them. also the larger layers
need more than poor layers. foou
consumption depends on indiVlouals
more than breeds. although there
is little difference in favor OF the
Ieghorns and small varieties.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Are the brown shell eggs any
richer than those with white shells
Kearny. "A. p. -.
No. brown shell eggs are not nee
essarily richer than white shelled
eggs. It depends entirely upon the
food which the bird is receiving and
uron the individual bird.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Don't be afraid to cut the con-
tinuous Towering ANIMALS such as the
snapdragon, scabiosa, helianthus,
salpiglossis, etc. If they are not kept
cut, seed pods will form and flower
ing will cease. Keep the stems on
the dahlias reduced to three or four.
Thin out some,of the lower laterals so
that you don't get so much wood.
This will give you better quality
flowers. An application of COW ma
nure water will improve the quality
of your asters.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Toward the latter part of July if
your cosmos is growing very rank it
is a good plan to check the growth
slightly by cutting some of the roots;
this will basten Towering. Simply
jab a spade down to the hilt about
one foot from the plant, go about
half way round the first time. Make
a practise of cutting your flowers
early in the morning while they are
still wet with dew. Flowers so cut
will not only last much better, but
will retain freshness long time
after cutting. Such flowers as the
poppy, which is very hard to keep,
can be made fairly good cut flower
subject if handled this way.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Were ii not for other insects
which prey UPON the army worm the
army habit would doubtless be more
often assumed and we should have to
deal with them more frequently. Or
dinarily, however, the parasitic and
predaceous insects hold them in
check very efficiently, end when an
outbreak does occur the later broods
OF the same season. exe often entirely
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
Best Time to Cut and KIN Bushes.

To Destroy "Butter and Eggs" Weed
Is there any way to- destroy the
weed called butter and eggs?"
Nutley. l. o.
Butter and eggs" is another per-
ennial with numerous underground
stems Plow OF stir the area infested
during a drought-preferably in July
and August.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

GIadiola Bulbs in Winter.
What care do gladiola bulbs need
turing the winter?
Newark. R L. 7.
They should be kept in a place free
from frost and moisture.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Which fern is best for household
purposes
Irvington. e. ON.
The well-known Boston fern.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

During AUGUST and September
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Plan the springs display Of bulbs
now and order your bulbs at once.
The bulbs begin to arrive in the coun-
try early in September, and the ear
iier you have your orders in the bet
ter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

For early spring towering, SOW late
this month campanula, digitalis,
pansy, mysostis, English daisy, viola
and wallfower. These plants must
be wintered in a cold frame and can
be planted out very early in spring
or can be left in the cold frame to
flower.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Seeds of hardy perennials can still
be planted, but is getting very late
Seeds sown in cold frames, or where
they are wanted for bloom, and care
fully protected over winter with
leaves or litter, will flower next year,
but not SO well as earlier-sown seed.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25
THE COUNTRY CALENDAR
Practical Hints About Things to Do at This Season in Garden
and Greenhouse, the Orchard and the Poultry Yard

Sow some beetseeds. They will pro-
duce hne, succulent roots In the late
fall. when tender beets are a deli
cacy. They can be stored for win
ter use, too
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Blanch the early varieties of celery
by banking them with soil Boards,
or even paper, can be used in place
of soil. These are easier, quicker and
as good in many respects
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Sweet peas must be kept cut close
or they will stop Towering, don't let
any seed pods form, keep the flowers
removed; feed freely and have a
heavy mulch applied; light muslin
or cheese cloth cover placed over the
row so as to shade it during the
centre of the day will improve them
somewhat.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Pansies and English daisies, to be
grown in cold frames all winter, can
still be sown. They will be in flower
carly next spring.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Tall perennials in the garden should
be staked up. Go into the woods and
cut some stakes for this purpose, or
bamboo canes may be bought very
cheaply from the seed stores. Where
the plants are conspicuous, as in for
NAL gardens, the regulation painted
stake must be used. Helianthus,
helenium, hellyhock. yucca and such
plants should certainly be staked
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Strawberry plants that have been
grown all summer in pots and set in
August will bear next spring. Use
an abundance of manure in preparing
the ground, to insure a good crop.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Has a neighbor or friend choice
variety of fruit of which you would
like tree? During August you can
bud it onto stocks of your own. Get
him to give you few bud sticks"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Spray potatoes with Bordeaux mix
ture containing arsenate of lead, for
the bugs. Unsprayed potatoes, or
potatoes whose tops have become in
tested with blight, will not keep we'll
Turing the winter
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Be sure that the rhodendrons and
azeleas do not suffer from want OF
water.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Bag the grapes. This might have
been done earlier, but some good can
still be done by doing it now. 1t will
help to prevent fruit rot and the
birds will not steal the fruit.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Plant bulbs of the Madonna lilly
now. or Just as soon as you can get
them. They must be planted early,
in order that they may make some
growth this fall If they fail to pro,
duce a rosette of leaves before cold
weather, they will not bloom next
spring.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Keep the dead tops of perennials
removed. Dead or dying leaves give
the garden a very untidy appearance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Spray the apples twice with Bor-
deaux mixture. to prevent injury
from bitter rot Put arsenate of lead
in II, to destroy late-hatehed insects,
such as the fall web worm.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

After the raspberries are through
fruiting, the old canes are taken out.
The canes made this year will pro-
duce the fruit next year. Burn the
pruning.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Prepare the greenhouse bed Tor
sweet peas late this month They
prefer bed that has good drainage.
but which is extremely fertile. In
corporate an abundance of good
manure and have the soil prepared
fully two feet deep. Care should be
taken at this time with all the va
rious plants which are being carried
over in the frames and which are to
be forced later on (such as cyclamen,
primula, snapdragon. Do not allow
them to get pot bound. Now is
critical stage in the life of the
chrysanthenum, as the plants are
growing very rapidly at this time and
need frequent attention, frequent
spraying with abundance of feed,
either mulched on or applied in liquid
form is desirable. Don't let the
chrysanthemums become infested
with black fly; fumigation and fire.
auent spraying with insecticides will
keep the pest in check. ---..------
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Keep all fallen fruit picked up. The
best way to do this is to have sheep
or hogs in the orchard; they will eat
the fallen ones. These fallen fruits
contain the grubs of insects, and by
killing them you lessen next years
pests.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-07-25

Peonies that are old and crowded,
II divided this month, will bloom next
spring. This is the best time of year
to transplant this delightful plant,
but be sure the growth and buds
have ripened before it is done. Moved
now they will become established this
fail and bloom next spring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
SPRING REIGNS IN THE HEART OF NEW YORK
AND COUNTRY. LIFE is ATTRACTIVELY PORTRAYED
Everything on Show That Is Required
to Make the Country Home
Comfortable and Complete

A homo in the country without music
Is a dreary one usually. so the exhibi-
ton has a music booth where may be
heard operate stars singing selections
from operas. Next to a modern typo
Of house in which to milk cattle IL the
fur press. with which John Jacob As
tor the first accumulated many Of the
Aston family dollars. 1t Is a crude
affair ten feet high. Mrs. Aston used
to help her husband twist tho heavy
iron bar which turned tho central
screw. pressing into bales tho furs
bought from the Indians OF the north.
The press was bought by Astor In 1908
and was taken in pieces to Science
tady. In 1864 It was bought by its
present owner, a fur dealer. for 800.
The press made many dollars for As
tor, who put them into wild lands ct
Manhattan Island Facing the old fur
press IL n painting showing the Hugue-
nots landing in 1886 at New Rochelle.
This. by the way, Is not the only
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-22
BRONX T0RRENs TITLE.
First One Clears Up Cloud which
OvcrhunG Property.

Gilbert Ray Halves reports that the
Clerk of the County Of The Bronx. who
IL also Registrar under the Torrens
land title registration law. has just
issued the first Torrens title certificate
in Bronx county.
The property is located at 1871 and
7S3 Elton avenue near 18th street, and
IL owned by julius Heiderman and his
wife. Marie Hciderman, as tenants IN
common. Several Of the title insurance
companies refused 10 issue any policy
because OF break in the chain Of
title caused by the death of ono Conrad
Braun, who. II was said, died without
leaving any Issue or heirs at law, 30
that It was claimed that the property
had escheated to the State.
Mr.. Halves brought suit In the STU
preme Court. under the provisions of
tho Torrens law. and made as parties
defendant "all other persons. II any
having any right or interest in. or lien
upon. the property affected by this ac-
ton. or any portion thereof" and after
posting on the premises and publishing
copy OF the summons and notice for
the statutory period, and filing the
original survey. abstract OF title and
official examiners report. final Judgment
and decree of registration was made
and entered by Justice Seabury in the
Supreme Court. vesting title In fee
simple absolute In Mr.. and Mrs. Heider.
man.