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New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

than foot wide and 21s, 3 or even S's
feet deep loosening and adding an album
dance OF manure TO the lower soil. but
fertiIizing little less heavily toward the
top, unless the manure is 80 thoroughly
rotted that there is no possibility OF us
burning the roots OF the plants Leave
a trench about six inches deep. and or
the same width until planting time, which
is when the chance OF frost is almost
negligible.
Set the crowns eighteen inches apart In
the trenches. being sure that the thick
coarse roots are downward. cover with
about two inches of soil and firm thor
oughly with the feet. but without step
ping on and injuring the crown bud. As
the plants grow cultivate the soil around
them. working It gradually into the
trench, until by the end Of the season
IT Is level with the rest OF the garden.
Don't attempt 10 cut any stalks the first
season. even II they look big enough,
for the plant will need all the food IL
can store up in getting well established
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

rietles that find much favor in other eyes
and more or less In mine are Country
Gentleman. Howling Mob, Cory, Stowejfs
Evergreen and Sweet orange. BY the
way, both Sweet Orange and Golden Ban
tam arc naturally yelIov. DO not think
as many OF the uninitiated do, that II Is
either over ripe or cattle food
CUCUMBERS belong to large and. TO
the gardener. important group Of plants
known as the cucurbits This includes the
melons, squashes, pumpkins and all the
other gourds whether ornamental or
utIitarian. They all are tender. warmth
loving. thirsty. heavy feeders, and prefer
light, warm. sandy soil that has re-
celved a generous addition OF well rotted
stable manure. Either start the seeds IN
old berry boxes or paper pots indoors or
I'm the hotbed. or wait until the ground
outdoors Is thoroughly warm before SOW
ing the seed there. There are many va
rieties with comparatively little to choose
between them. Either Arlington. Ford
hook or Extra Early Of the White Spine
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

and ready TO yield for the next five TO
fifteen years At the end Of the season
cut and burn the tops, and after the
ground freezes mulch the surface with
coarse. strawy manure.
Where can / get information about
the fat, ugly. white worms or grubs thdt
do 80 much damage in Srasslands ana
corn fields each season, and about no"
to destroy them ). II. An =
You refer to the grub or larva Of the
common May beetle, or, as it is often
wrongly called, June bug which flies
against window screens in early summer
Farmers Bulletin No 543 recently puo-
lished by the United States Department
of Agriculture, summarizes about all our
present knowledge concerning It's haoits
and methods of combating 1t. send
postal card TO the Secretary OF Agricuil-
ure asking for copy.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

Whenever the sun has had a good
chance TO shine it certainly looks as
though the frost had gone for good. but
don't let this appearance lead you to start
the spadlng or poughing yet awhile.
The soil will not be free from excess
moisture for at least couple OF weeks
and II you attempt TO work 1t before that
time. especially il tends toward clayey
nature. you will find yourself IN trouble.
The first tendency of heavy soil when
worked while wet Is TO form large clods,
which quickly bake into almost indestruct-
ible Jumps that are about the worst thing
you can have in garden soil. l have
known Of pieces Of land so treated that,
even with continual care and innumerable
harrowings. were practically useless for
the next two seasons.
Moreover, with the hotbcd work and
more study of your garden plan TO be sure
that It Is just as good as IL can possibly
be, you need not look about for other
work And even if YOU should. the first
real planting should. be not OF vegetables
or flowers, but of fruits. Naturally any
one who has the space will w~nt rasp-
btliiSe' bidIhpSi iltS' iidii'1' siHP'" ''i''
If possible some peaches and apples. At
least that would be my choice, and you
may well add a cherry or two a plum and
few pears Nor do these require such a
great amount Of additional space. our
friends the nurserymen have now on hand
for us dwarf apple and pear trees that at
maturity are no larger than lilac bush,
while hOrticulturists have conveniently
proved that no system OF pruning is bet
ter suited 10 the peach than that which
produces tree not much over six feet
high on which the fruit is borne all the
way TO the ground
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

except the Strawberries arc about th9
same. ana II will be we'll 10 set them
down, chronologicaly and I'm brief form
so that they can easily be remembered.
FIrst-When the plants arrive from the
nursery do not unpack them If they are
to be planted within twenty-four hours.
but set them away In the shade. wettlng
down the burlap covering around the
roots II It is dry. If you do not expect
10 sot them out for several'days, unpack,
separate the various sorts and lay them
In trench. packing them closely to-
gethcr and covering the roots with soil.
This is the nurseryman's "heellng in
and plants so stored will go for several
sary, without injury.
second-In digging the hole or trench
df FOR berry bushcs) make it big enough
10 take ali the root system with the least
possible amount Of crowdlng and bend
ing. Lay the sod and top soil TO one
side. separate from the bottom or sub
soil
Third-rhrow back In the hole the sod,
chop IL up and mix with II a couple OF
couple OF inches Of the good top soil so
that the tree roots will not come in con-
tact with the manure.
Fourth-With pruning shears or a sharp
knife trim off all bruised or extremely
long roots. making clean, smooth cut
Then dip the root system In pail or tub
of thin mud.
Fifth-Set the tree or bush in the hole.
keeping it erect and spreading out the
roots as naturally as possible. Let the
mark on the trunk that shows where the
soil formerly stood come about an inch
below the present level of the ground.
Sixth-Sift more OF the good top soil
around the plant, working il we'll among
the roots and hrmins 1t down with the
fect-but without injuring the roots or
the bark Of the tree.
seventh-Fil the hole about half full
with the top and sub soils mixed, firm
ing frequently. Then pour on about a
pailful Of water and allow It to sink in
before completely filling the hole.
Eishth-Leave A slight depression
around the trees so that the water VIII
tend 10 run toward. rather than away
from, the roots. II the season appears to
be unusually dry or II there is any chance
that you cannot supply plenty OF water
every day or two. lay a mulch Of coarse,
strawy manure. or similar litter, for two
or three feet around the tree, TO prevent
the evaporation of moisture.
Ninth-When the tree is planted prune
back the top TO balance the pruning Of
tho roots advised under above). As
pruning is a big subject In Itself l will
leave II until next week.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
SSS8 Thar GARDEN Of MINE2sSz5
~ q DEPARTMENT M4o WANT Grow TAMesH

the yearly flower show IN New York viii
become as big social display az the
flower shows Of London Paris, Berlin and
81 Petersburg.
There we're 800 classes judged and about
$4,000 awarded in money prizes. There
was big array OF cups and trophies
added to the regular prizes by amateur
horticulturists There we're special prizes
Of SIS silver cups given by the Hotels
Astor, Bntmore, Manhattan. McAlnln
Plaza, Ritz-Carlton. 81. Regis. Sherry.
Vanderbilt, Waldorf-Astorla and Wood
stock.
The success Of the flower show vas
largely due to the private growers and 70
the commercial growers outside OF Man.
haitian districts. notably those IN Massa.
chusetts. Connecticut, Rhode Island. Penn.
sylvania. New Jersey and Maryland. Two
of the best displays we're, however. AZ.
ranged by the New York retail florists
George NJ. Stumpp and Max schllng
The entire exposition was under the
management OF the Horticultural Society
OF New York, the New York F1orisiJ
Club, and. in cooperation with the Amef
ican Carnation Society. the America
Rose Society, the American Sweet Pea 81
ciety and the leading private growers 4
society prominence.
The winners OF the week include ~
following:
Roses-Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherfod 4
y. j.; r. r. Pierson, Tarytown n.
4. y. Pierson. Cromwell Conn. p. Al
Widener. Ogontz, Penn; John Wan. B
maker, Wyncote Penn. Miss S. B. Fay
Woods Hole, Mass; j. 3. Duke, Msnhst
tan: Mrs. r. A. Constable, Msmsroneck d
y. Y, and Mrs. NJ X. Jesup LAnor
Mass
sweetpeas-Albin Harvey g. Sons. Brar
DIVINE Summit, Penn: John NJ. Bar. n
ker. Morristown, n. j.. William Sin
CHftondale, Mass. George T. schunemaa
Rockville Centre. Long Island. and Joan 4
NJ Cooke Terrytown. y Y.
Pansies-Adolph Lewisohn, Ardslsy. az
William Sims. III
Violcts 10000 blooms)-Willam Sims II
Carnations-George Mason. Tuxeds. 4
Winthrop Sargent. Peekslin; Daniel G i
Reid, Irvington; Miss G. A. Bliss. Nsz q
Canaan, Conn; John Wansmaker wyr- Il
cote, Penn, and II. NJ Tilford Tuxedo I
Plants in hower-Acacia-B. II. and 4 L
S. Borden. Oceanic, y. j.; Mrs T. Al Y
Constable, Mamaroneck. \. Y. III
Amaryllis-Mrs. d. Willis James, Mad n
SON., n. j. n
Anthurum-Mrs 3. 3. Tuttle Nagsl. 4
tuck, Conn; Mrs. j. Hood Wright Mas 4
haitian.
Cinerara-C. X. G. Billings. Msnaat
tan.
Cyclamen-Adolph Lewisohn. Ardsisy
n. Y; Percy H. Chubb, Glen Cove. Log
Island.
Genista-Miss Blanche Potter. Osslrins
y. Y.
Hydrangeas-William zeigler IL
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
CORN-THE TYPlCAlLY AMERl
CAN CROP.

CORN. Whoever can afford even a
little space should grow some of this typi-
cally American crop. Nothing tastes quite
so good or quite so different as fresh
picked. quickly cooked ears OF tender,
milky. luscious kernels. Plenty OF hot
sun, with an occasional drenching shower,
and a loose. sandy soil. enriched with
plenty of stable manure. are the prime
requisites. Don't attempt to plant until
warm weather is definitely assured, then
make small sowngs every ten days. until
about August I. Use the earliest varieties
at the beginning and end of the planting
season. My choice OF all the available
varieties is Golden Bantam and the oddly
colored Black Mexican. The former is
very early, and both are Of dwarf stature,
permitting really close planting 1.-TWO and
a half to three feet between hills). Va
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

WING 70 lack Of space last Sunday
the plan for the layout Of a hot
~ bed suggested by Professor Wiikin-
son, OF Cornell. TO which | referred, was
crowded out. so / give it herewith TO-
eethcr with. some additional suggestions
along the same line. OF course, no garden
activity offers greater latitude, according
20 personal tastes and limitations, than
tho management Of a hotbed. The COM
nonest bluncer in this connection IL a
waste OF the opportunities il offers In
other words. there are three distinct SER
vices that every hotbed can and should
render. and the person who does not ac-
ccpt all three has only himself TO blame
for the good things he misses.
tirst. the hotbed gives YOU. full month
or two ahead Of tho usual season, crops OF
rsdish. lettuce beet carrot, etc. Second
ly. Il enables YOU to start tender crops,
such as tomato. eggplant and the rest.
sufficiently early to insure a fun harvest
instead Of the disappointment OF seeing
the frost cut down the plants just as they
are about to bear fruit Thirdly, IL sup
plies admirable, easily controlled condi-
IRE Of extra quality lettuce. endive and
all plants that are especially susceptible
20 injury by drought or intense sunlight.
In the latter case YOU are really utilizing
IL as a cold frame, which, you see, is sim
ply a hotbed in which the source of heat
is absent or spent OF course, large grow-
ers make additional frames for the late
starting Of seeds for indoor winter crops
by simply setting up frame Of plankine,
filing il with earth and covering it with
cloth screen, sash or a shading lattice,
according 70 the needs Of the particular
kind OF plant. So don't let any one mix
you up on these two definitions or the
statement that ANY hotbed, II left alone,
will become a cold frame, but no cold
frame by itself, can ever become hot
bod
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
MAJORITY FAITHFUL TO THE
"BEDDING PLANTS"

Perennial gardens are increasing, but IL
is pretty safe TO say that the majority OF
amateurs still stick 10 the annual or, as
many Of the type are called, bedding
plants These fall into two groups-viz.,
those that are so tender that they must
be started under glass and later trans
planted and those of which the seed may
be sown broadcast in the bed that the
plants are to occupy throughout the sea-
son. Some sorts in this last group call for
a thinning process when the plants are
about six inches high, while others may
be permitted TO make as dense growth
as they can. In general. however, you
can go on the theory that II you want
mass effects and plenty of somewhat
smaller blooms you should not practise
thinning: whereas, IL you are seeking cut
flowers and high quality in the individual
blossoms and sprays you should give each
plant plenty of room and treat and care
for It as a distinct individual. Then there
is the very desirable group including the
plants which, if few are left uncut all
season, will scatter their own seed and
provide for next seasons display without
any further attention on your part
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
SUB. B.DlVlSIoNs ACCORDING TO
TREATMENT.

Perhaps the easiest way to differentiate
between these groups will be TO list them
under headings in which their particular
characteristic or treatment is very briefly
described.
/. Annuals. Either buy plants or start
seeds in fats indoors or in the hotbed,
transplanting two inches apart when large
enough TO handle. and again to perma-
nent outdoor positions when all danger
from frost is over
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

several will bloom the first season like
ANIMALS
Achlllca. Dianthus Oh ar d ",
Alyssum (perennian. Pink
Anchusa "Details "Fox Glove ~
Anemonc Gaillariia perenniap
Antrrhinum, SNAP Gypgophila thardY.
dragon. Hclchum
AquilcRia, "Colum- luIihiscus (hardy.
binc." lnua
Bignonla Lavender.
Campanula "Bel N phoN hardy.
Flower" platycodon
Candyuft hardy). Poppy thardy
Canterbury Bcll Cam pyrethruin.
panula) acabioss tpcronnian.
Cclastrus. "B Bitterl Stokesia.
sweet" sweet william Opian-
CentroSema thus.
Corcopsis hardy Nalcrian.
Dclphiniun. Lark Walhower
spur"
g. Tender plants to he started under
glass and transplantcd 10 pots FOR mousse
decoration. or TO a warm, sunny place IN
the garden for the summer months.
Calceolaria. NicOtiaua. .
Cincraria primum, 'primgose.'
ColeuF Pctipia.
Cyclamen. IoIeDia.
Mauiandia,
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
FLOWER SHOW SETS MARX
Ali Records Broken at Annua,
Spring Exhibition.

When the annual spring Flower Show
closes tonight all records will be broken
for exhibits and attendance. The show
was held over a day by request. Next
year II will be repeated and Il Is expected
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
A LESSON BASED UPON THE
FLOWER SHOW,

Probably every one who attended the
International Flower Show last week
came away with the thought that, what
ever else happened. the forthcoming sum-
rler must find his or her garden resplend-
ent with some of the marvellous blossoms
that were on exhibition. Now. I have al
ready explained that I don't believe in
denying ones self the JOY Of a garden be-
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
FRUIT CROP FROM EIGHTH OF
AN ACRE.

For one-eighth-acre fruit garden for
the person who likes all kinds of fruit
"The Garden Magazine has published the
following list, together with the approx
mate yield that can he expected when the
plants are in average bearing tBear in
mind, too, that one-eighth of an acre is,
after all, only a space about 80 by 100
feet i'm oXtent)
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

6. Tender plants grown from bulbs or
tubers set out when the ground becomes
warm in spring. and taken up after tho
first frost TO he stored in a cool, moist
place over winter
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

eral category come also the hardy bulbous
plants. such as iris, many of the lilies,
snowdrop, crocus and others. Our grand
mothers gardens, YOU probably recall
were nearly always OF perennials, Tor
there was plenty of time available then
and the results Of a series of years we're
thought Of rather than those Of the next
few months only.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

crop Boston Picking or Fordhook Pick
ling cannot be beaten.
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29

HARDWOOD ASHES, natures own fertilizer.
improves lawns and gardens. George Ste
NJ af.H ont
New-York tribune., 1914-03-29
a WARNING ABOUT OUTDOOR
WORK.

anna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-08
SAY BRITAIN GAVE
NO ADVICE TO j. 5.


gerians lighting for the independence
of their land, who later on rejoiced in
that grand production. the Com
ment Of the rebels in the Indian
-mutiny' was to blow them of guns?
lean papers are siding with Great Brit
ain and France in this affair, I will
permit myself to say that the thought
Of the lynchings which occur daily in
the United States and the memory of
the 'watercures' in the Philippines
should make them chary Of attacking
Turkey in connection with acts Of saw
agery committed by her under provo
cation compared with which the eco
nomic competition of an Italian or the
snipfng of Filipino, or even the out
rage OF a negro. are as nothing.
'tSupposing, for the sake of argu-
ment. what in reality could never
happen. that the negroes were dis
with the Japanese to facilitate the in
vasion of the United States by the lat
ter. how many Of them would be left
alive to tell the tale?
Holds United States Too sagacious.
Great Britain and France have en-
barked upon a new campaign Of provoca-
ton against Turkey. secretly hoping that
as result of it something untoward
may happen in that country to con-
firm their sinister predictions, so that the
United States will be finally prevailed
upon to dispatch warships to the Levant
and thus get mixed up in the European
fray on the allies side but believe
the administration too sagacious to fall
into such a vulgar trap.
Besides. why should the United States.
not one of whose citizens has ever suf-
fered in Turkey, send warships in the
waters of that country. with the result
that it would only cause irritation against
her and could under no circumstances
act as a check? Bombard Smyrna. Bel
rut which are mostly inhabited by
Christians: What of that? And what
more could she do? Nothing. But that
would be enough to mean war. Do the
people Of the United States want war?
..The new British move against Turkey
is clumsy 1t will not cause the United
states to modify its attitude. But 1t has
called forth the following telegram from
New York to the Turkish embassy.
1T Turkey goes to war against Eng
land. the Hindoos and Mussufmans in
India and elsewhere will support her In
every way. Thousands Of volunteers
ready.
"'Gadar National Volunteers.
"'57 East 2O0th street."
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Guam, situated at the southern ex-
tremity of the Marianas archipelago. is
the largest island of that group. 1t
was ceded by Spain to the United
States in 1898, and. having a conven-
lent harbor. it is now used as a United
StateA naval station. The length Of the
island lie thirty-two miles. the breadth
from four to ten miles and the area
about 20 square miles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-08
COL, W. E. GORDON MISSING.
Gained Victoria Cross for CALAMITY
in South African War.

LONDON. September I. 9:45 pm.-Col.
W. E. Gordon Of the Gordon Highlanders.
who won the Victoria cross in the South
African war. Is among the officers who
are reported missing In France.
Col Gordon gained the Victoria cross
by going out under heavy fire and at
taching a rope to a gun which was In
danger of being captured. With his men
he was wounded In trying to drag it to
safety.
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with headquarters at Baltimore. IL to Be
officially designated In future as customs
collection district No. H.
This designation by numbers Is estab-
lished BY an executive order issued by
the President August q, and authorised
by the law Of August !. making ap-
propriations for the sundry civil expenses
Of the government for The current year.
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144th. at Fort Moultrie, g. c.: the 18th.
at Fort Du Point, Del. and the 21st. at
Fort Howard, Md. The last-named COM
mand will take station at the coast de-
lenses Of Cristobal.
The two other companies Will take sta
ton at the coast defenses at Balboa.
There already are three companies Of
coast artillery in Panama, the 81st Com
pany at Fort Grant and the 44th and
l10th at CrtstobAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-09-08

two. Following that transfer. the 30th
Infantry. recently returned from the
Philippines and in camp At the Preside
Of San Francisco. will replace the 9th
Infantry at Plattsburg.
It has been decided to send to the
Canal Zone three companies Of coast ar
tillery. That movement viii take place
as soon 2s transportation h available.
The companies to 90 to Panama are the
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immense WAR MAP
ON STAR BUILDING
Placed on 18th Street Side to
Show Daily Progress of
European Conflict.

Illustrating the war field of Europe,
the largest map ever hung In Washington
was placed today on the 18th street side
of The Star building and Is attracting
the attention Of hundreds Of persons.
The latest movements of the belligerent
forces and their relative positions, as
soon as definite news dispatches are re-
ceived are indicated on the map.
This map shows the entire field in
Europe likely to be covered by the war
ring armies during the many-sided con-
fiict, which is already the largest in the
history of the world. 1t is sixteen feet
high and twenty feet long. With its
framework and hangings 1t weighs 500
pounds. Seventy-dve pounds of lead was
used in its preparation. 1t is done in
oil paints to withstand the weather. and
the various countries are not only desig-
mated by their names In large letters,
but are shown in contrasting colors. All
Of the principal cities are plainly marked,
particularly those that are fortified or
liable to attack because OF their stra-
tegic position.
That the map may be valuable to the
Washington public in tracing the war
moves at night as well as during the
daylight hours. powerful searchlight
which will be focused on the map, max
ing it available to the public at all hours.
Will Show Movements.
The Star proposes to show on the map
the movement Of troops in as great de-
tall as possible from the dispatches 1t re-
ceives. using red and black metal discs to
show the respective positions. The black
discs will be used to show the location
of the German and Austrian forces and
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Of the opposing armies, composed of Eng
lish, French, Russian, Belgian and Serv-
ian allies.
1t was at first hoped that The Star
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SO far they have failed to give any
detail. Owing to the strict censorship
it has been extremely difficult to ascer-
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forces, as the names of the towns occu-
pied by the allied troops have been care
fully omitted from dispatches through
London and Paris. and little definite In
formation along the same line Is being
received from German sources.
AS far as possible the locations of
troops designated on the map will show
their general positions as learned from
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