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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
CONTROLLING PEACH INSECTS.

O.. G. Starcher. horticulturist OF the
Virginia Experiment station. sums up
the peach insect difficulty as follows:
THE five principal insect pests are:
Black aphis. similar to plant lice,
which sucks the sap and infests the
roots. branches and leaves. Examine
the roots when the trees are planted
and dip in tobacco solution-one pound
tobacco to- "a gallon boiling water. II
found on branches cut out promptly
and destroy by fire. Follow up with
n strong spray from fine nozzle Of to-
bacco solution or Kerosene emulsion.
THE peach tree borer has done more
injury than all other insects combined.
The adult Is n flying moth: LAYS eggs
on the tree near the ground In July
which DOR hatch as small white
grubs; these feed on the bark near or
under the ground: they soon girdle
the tree and go down u the roots. 1t
maintains a busy life 10 he tree own
er's detriment for "A year. Treatment:
, Remove soil with trowel and knife.
Dig ont the pests through August.
Some use pure white lead mixed with
raw linseed oil on the base Of the tree.
THE bark beetle is a black. hard
shelled pest, II feeds in the bark; the
tree appears TO have been the target
for bird shot; The pests are often called
shot hole borers. Treatment: The
adult lays its ggs In the holes in the
bark. the larye burrow further in and
destroy the tree or rob IL OF its life.
Remove and burn all prunings. brush.
&C.; spray the tree trunks with heavy
lime wash.
The plum curculio causes wormy
peaches. imperfect fruit. breaks the
fruit skin, admitting the spores of
brown rot II is a brown hard shelled
beetle and with its long snout Sits the
, newly set fruit and deposits its egg.
h larva feeds on the fruit and
reaches the seed. where II natures.
The fruit drops. the pest enters the
ground. where Il pupates, energies and
passes the winter in grass or under
protection. Treatment: Spray with
%arsenate Of lead 1.-TWO pounds powdered
arscnate of lead to fifty gallons water)
ten days after the bloom falls: destroy
all fruit that falls and cultivate the
soia. Remove all trash from under the
trees. Above all, spray the newly set
! fruit.
san Jose scale Is an insect tina.
breeds with incredible rapidly. the f.
male giving birth to live lice in large
numbers. In a month the young fe-
males bring forth another brood. This
goes on all through the season, an i'm
mense multiplication OF tree destroy
ing pests. Treatment: The insect has
It's mouth down In the sap wood and
cannot he poisoned, SO n killing or
smothering spray must he applied.
Lime sulphur solution applied in the
winter before the buds show pink will
destroy the pest.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
PERENNIAL PLANTS FROM SEED,

Once more We wish to call attention
to this inexpensive method of obtain
ing IA quantity of plants hat will nh
the garden with beautiful flowers next
year, many of the plants towering
on, ear after year.
The seed beds should be well pull
verified and in "A somewhat shaded
position and the soil kept moist. Seed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
GAME BANTAMS EXCEL
IN SHAPE AND COLOR
Black Reds Most Popular and
Most Widely Bred of This
LikabIe Variety.

Bantams are always fascinating 10
those who become acquainted with thrm.
and many men Of affairs have made a
hobby OF breeding bantams for cNn,hi-
ton skill and patience are required to
approach perfection in this divcrging
avocation.
Game bantams were o~ririna,,d i'm
England about IA century ago have he,p
constantly improved. until to-day they
are accredited with possessing better
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
Seedlings started under glass.

Water the soil before sowing the
seeds. using n gentle spray or "A fine
rose on the watering can or syringe.
II flats are used keep them covered
with glass TO keep the moisture from
evaporating after the seeds have been
sown. AS soon as the seedlings ap-
pear they must have air and the
glass must be removed. AS soon as
the seedlings are large enough they
should be transplanted into GOOD. rich
soil until autumn or spring. when they
can be placed in their permanent po-
sitions. All the hardy perennials al
he produced in this at an
expense quite trifing in proportion
to the results.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
CONTROLLING THE FIRE BLIGHT
PREPARING BED OF WILD FLOWERS

help to check the growth and at the
same time insure that the trees go into
winter in good condition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

The oldest student enrolled in tho
farm demonstration schools conducted
last winter by Cornell University was
s2 years old, and the youngest IA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Communications for tho
Farm and Garden Depart
mont. to receive proper at
tention, should be addressed
to The Editor, Farm and
Garden Department, The
Sun, New York. Advertis-
ing rates under classification
OF the Farm and Garden De-
partment Of The Sun sup.
piled on application.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18
HOPE FOR BEGINNERS
IF THEY TAKE CARE.
A Little Hard Work Is One of
Suresk G:.hOds to Over
come Inexpericnce.
SHOULDN'T TRY TOO MUCH
~ REESE v. HICKS.

tha want OF eNpprtpurp or natural adHD-
ability OF the man AT the head of the
business I'm no case IL failure more
often attributed TO the man himself thar
I'm po,,,try keepinv. Not every one is
At,ad IN be a successful raiser of po,il-
trv, This reouIres n real kim for
po,,,rv and is care. n critical eye 10
every detail and a p%ainstaking Mpo-
si,ion 10 attend TO these details.
provided the poultry raiser In equipped
bv nature with these necessities for sue
cess. the most COMMON cause OF failure
"a want OF actual experience In raising
poultry. This lack OF experience is the
foundation of many of the other causes
that contribute 10 losses. Through ex-
perience any one not naturally adapted
TO poultry raising can become successful
and thus overcome handicaps. Lack Of
experience causes the greatest stumb-
ling blocks In the business, namely.
Selection OF improper location.
Keeping poor stock.
Starting with the wrong breeds.
E%quipping with poor and improper
equipment.
Too expensive buildings.
Too large "A plant.
Want Of proper marketing methods.
Neglect of the details.
The person with experience. ever II
limited, avoids these stumbling blocks.
80 -. 1900. H. 49, T., "a
80 -, 10 49, ,ho.a ,rnvb,a. 20 a
minin,nn Tha r,gh, hagi,ntng 4. more
than half OF success In poultry raising.
But the man without experience gets
survive financially or else becomes dis
couraged ana gives up poultry raising
before he has given II a thorough trial.
Inc beginner IN any kind OF work IL
nature to see the sunny side in the fu-
turc rather than to see the discourage
ments offered. The inexperienced does
not know of the pitf,.lls that are TO he
avoided. but he can readily see the OPP
portunities for profit and pleasure be-
cause these appear on the surface. In
experience can he overcome largely by
reading books and papers on the sub
ject OF poultry. by studying the poultry
business as taught by schools and col
leges. and. finally, by actual experience
or practice on a limited scale at first.
II may he that the Inexperienced can
read and thoroughly post himself go he
can get fair results In the actual prac-
tee, especially II he viii start on a
small scale, yet his mistakes will be a
serious handicap TO MI, highest success
ana 10 real pronts until he acquires
practicaI 6ho"1edse' IL is not necessary
t"at 'he practice or experience he on a
Iafse scare Al nrst' In iact, II rs best
una Tue pes,hher start on a small scale
anu sr"auaiiy enlarge MS poultry rails
n"s ''n"''sH'heH' as ne learns the bus'-
n.Ss ~ ma! ket experience on "A large
so'pe - prac''cai poultry farm where
I've "a" 'eaIh the methods employed Tor
.o""e NV WITH nc wants L" engage IN.
""n' i"'"s ''Ne suCh pupils.
'."ln"p'' Ioo''roh "i the poultry rlant
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Vines or bedding plants hat can he
purchased growing in pots can he set
out safely even at this late date and
Climbing roses. clematis. English ivy.
ainpelopsis and other vines, pot grown.
can he purchased. BE careful mo- to
let plants dry out hat are planted
at this season. The sun is very hot
and dries up the moisture much faster
than II did a week or so ago.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Section of box showing holes in
bottom and method of covering with
broken pot.
boxes or flats as florists call them.
can be used. The flats should be about
three or four inches high and a ron
venient size, so they can be easily
handled and moved about. A soap
or similar box cut down answers well.
and it Is not difficult to saw a box
OF this kim down to the desired
height or ia saw off n end, replac-
ing the end in the cutdown section.
where small boxes are required.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

ueranlum cuttings root easily now
FOR plants required for tho window
garden next winter.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

SCOT from wood fires contains an
average of 1876 per ent nitrogen.
IL per cent. phosphorus and 5.3i per
cent. potassium.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Tho summer pruning Of raspberries
and blackberies. that Is. cutting back
The wood of this years growth to keep
II down low enough so the fruit can
be conveniently reached when ripe
next year. Will cause the plants to
send out lateral branches. Do this
pruning at once, in order to force
early growth so the branches will
mature early and growth be checked
in the autumn. Winter injury will
result from the late pruning, as II
does not start growth early enough
to allow the wood to ripen before cold
weather, which is likely to kill the
plants. Whole fields OF ~caneberries
have been ruined by too late pruning.
Pruning early permits the work TO
he done easily and conserves the
strength Of the plants.
Raspberries and ~blackberries al
lowed TO run wild SOC exhaust them
selves in producing cane and will only
produce a few berries on the end
Of the cane. A red raspberry u back
bears It's fruit just back of where 1t
was nipped and on the short branches
that shoot out from the main stem.
Make n final planting OF sweet corn
for autumn use. Golden Bantam Ii
a good variety for the purpose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Hollyhocks should he staked with
neat. strong stakes for protection
from heavy winds. that otherwise
would break them down. Liquid
manure ono or twice a week and a
top dressing Of strawy II on the
surface owe the roots will be benefi-
cial. Seeds Of h~ollyhocks sown nov
In beds in the garden will make good
plants FIR Towering next year.
All tall plants should be neatly
tied up and supported by stakes.
Nothing better than the bamboo
stakes sold by florists for this purpose.
To prolong the Towering period OF
ANIMALS and perennials, pick all the
flowers before they go to seed. LIQUID
manure once a week will benefit these
plants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Sweet williams can be increased by
layers, as practised with carnations.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Artificial fertilizers de~teriorate rap
idly II kept stored after they have
been mixed. Keep the chemicals sep
arate and mix just before using.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

The dehorned and mutilated trees
seen along the streets and in the
parks of cities all over the United
states are prominently displayed ad-
vertisements of the fact that our sys-
TEN of selecting public gardeners is
very bad. We have good gardeners,
but they are not employed where this
sort of work is done.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Schizanthus for use in cool con-
s~ervatories or greenhouses should he
sown in August in pots or fats and
placed in a cold frame.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

and 70 electoral votes: Bell, 5Ss, 681
popular and 80 electoral votes; 80
that. while Rel, received the smallest
~ponnlar yote he received three times
the electoral vote Of Douglas.
In 1857 wilder was appointed COM
missioner 10 the Paris exposition,
serving "a chairman IN the committee
on bor,icu,ture and the cultivation
ana nroducts NJ tho vine lie vas
,n.,rumsn,ai In tho organization of
Tho natural history rooms in Roston.
,ha Wa.sochv.a,,: Agr,cu,,ural col
,aoa -, nrh,ch no uas senior trustce.
and In tho Irs,,tu,. n, Tscbno,oQv of
n,h,oh ha was yice-nresiden, He
sorna.a ,,o S,a,o Roard ~ Ayr,cul-
,,ra .n1 vorf,iL cour,, Agricui,ura
.Sno,o,, sar,.ing ~ &c ers, nra.,dsrt
ITO u,. nros,dsn, ~ the Massochu-
sot,s IJistnricai Socie,v from ,sao 70
,s,s eva ~, ~. American Cow vress
80 I,r,,, cro,,ars Tbo ,,,Io % no
,,., nama, oryoni,,,ior u,os chr nyea
:, ,h. Amorico, ponoloytc,i Soc,s,v
-, vhtch no uas tho founder a. no
uas ~ mo Ssw Eny,anh Historical
cano,Ioa,oa, car,o,,, ,ses-sa
NyviIlar's n,,kIishaA u,AVEa tNrtt,AA.
..o, I,,,rn ,,o cor,orc,ono % tho
rirs, No Horticultural
nan. 1874. oI oc,,ra nm Ca,i,orria =,
,s7i. "Tbo ryyhr,d,zo,,o, a, plants"
1s7o' .,on ,b. pro,ras. ana Ine,.nco
a, pr, At. 1870
wIna,, >fi,,.r ,r po,,.,,,. .c,,o-
ned,o ~, iIo]r,icui,nre :, savs ,ha, VIII.
,,er,s naar orchar ri n, ona ,In,o con.
tanned 3 trees representing 500
,.aria,Ia, ga .bo, a,.,o 1T. We. ~.
tested ooo linds IN ,s9a axhihi,,ns
aoa yarIe,iss ava nrod,cea several
new varie,ies tho hest known being
Anton which was IN ,aaa
wilder Unmarried MANY fruit, ana
eoucr. rew % Auorica ana ,ro,n
1saa IN tho end n, his M. uas con-
s,an,lv contrihu,ipy "a exhihi,io,. tho
prodpc, n, hi. ,,rdors NJ. c,mo,,Io
coIIcc,io, ~, .ome soo ,,rio,,o. ms
tho bes, in America AVID he -,,sed
manv now varIe,,ea ipcI,,dinr VIII
deri which ua. cold IN n sor,s, ,or
&, 600 a worry bi,h nr,ce for a mn,
n,ap =, tho, tive vi,dor .lso h,a ,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Soak the roots Of raspberry and
blackberry bushes to insure strong
canes for next years crop Of berries.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Strawberry plants set out In Au-
gust on good rich. well prepared soil
will give a good crop Of berries next
season..
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

The Medical Record is responsible
for the statement that the time is APP
preaching when odors. agi ceahle and
the reverse. will be used in tneiapeu-
tics. The digestive apparatus IS
strongly affected by doors. and nausea
is "A commo symptom Of this action.
Several examples are given OF the ac-
ton OF odors. Severe faintness is
sometimes observed to overcome per-
sons upon their entrance into a room
m which tubero,cs are kept. Headache
is often ~pSoducod by the olor ena-
mating from the honeysuckle. lily. rose
f Sharon, or carnation. The odor
from freshly ground coffee produces
in some individuals q sickening sensa-
ton followed by nausea, and in IN
instances venting. but usually 1t Is
agreeable and appetizing. The odors
of vanilla and heliotrope possess a
soothing influence over persons sub
jected to attacks Of nervousness.
THE Vegetable Industry of New
York State" fifth " a series OF bulle-
tins on the States agricultural prod
ucts. is announced by the State De-
partment of Agriculture as coming
from the press within a few days.
The bulletin, compiled by Edward
van Alstyne. director OF the Bureau
Of Farmers Institutes, is a volume OF
36S pages. with 1875 illustrations
T~hirty-one experts on the several
phases of the subject contribute the
forty-one articles making up the bulle-
tin, which Is designed to help both
the individual and market gardener,
as well as set forth the magnitude OF
the business in the State and desig-
nate the sections where gardening is
a leading industry.
There are articles on soils, with
their adaptation to different crops and
location in relation to markets, and
their treatment in relation to fertility
and cultural methods. Each leading
vegetable is treated in a special article.
The various insects and diseases which
often seriously affect the vegetable
growers profits are taken up in de-
tail by an entomologist and plant
pathologist.
The canning industry and the sub
ject Of marketing are considered at
length and there are tables and sta
tistics OF Importance to those inter
ested in the industry.
Like all other publications Of the
Department OF Agriculture. the bulle-
tin will be mailed free OF charge az
long as the supply lasts to any resident
OF the State writing the department at
Albany for a copy.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Phlox beds will need more water
than most plants. Don't let them
dry out. Nerbenas love the sun and
neat and will thrive with very little
moisture.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Gather up all fallen apples. peaches
and plums and burn them. Keep the
ground clean of dropped fruit under
Inc trees.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Rose beds and other flower beds
are given shallow cultivation with
the little f TX on a long handle
and the work is done comfortably.
Wedding is also done in small beds
with the little wcedcr on the broom
handle. doing away with the stopping
necessary with the short handled tools.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Lily Of the valley beds should have
plenty of water all through the ho'
weather.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Old fnchsias that have been kept
in the greenhouse OF conservatory
for several years will be benefited by
removing them from their pots and
planting in the garden. Old plants
in pots are apt To drop their buds,
but planting out as suggested will
overcome this trouble.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

IF YOU GROW flowers or are troubled
with weeds on your paths send for our
booklet 9TH Insect and Weed Problem
Solved" iii READE MFG. CO. Ho-
hoken, ". j.
WORKOUT LAWNS RENOVATED. 20
years experience In the production and
renovation OF lawns. tennis courts. golf
courses, etc, Write for valuable instruc-
i've booklet, "PrGct.-= Illustrations OF
"'ur' Production" WILLIAM TUCKER.
Grass and Turf Specialist. IS Nassau
sJsst. New York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-07-18

Inquiries from several States re-
gardinC Marshall 7. Wilder and his
horticultural work are fully answered
in tho brief sketch OF his life appear
ing above.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-08-05
Man Renalns Mind and Bride.

Tiffin.-Separated AZ years ago fol-
lowing a railway wreck in which he
lost his memory, John T. Martin, 65,
Of Paxton, ILL.,, and the bride Of his
youth, Mrs. Emma Knepper, 63, of
Fostoria, were united here Wednes-
day and left to spend their belated
honeymoon in Florida.
Called Unexpectedly from his bride
at Findlay on business mission to
an Illinois city years ago, Paxton left
without a word to her, intending to
telegraph from his destination. A rail-
way wreck interviewed. He,was picked
up with his skull crushed.
After weeks in a hospital he woke
to realization that his memory was
gone. For years he wandered about
vainly trying to recall the past. Five
years ago he met his wife on a Find.
lay street. A strange man was with
her.
who are they?" he asked a shop
keeper.
From the stranger he learned how
his wife, believing he had deserted
her, had divorced him and married
another The man with her was his
son. Without word he left. Two
years ago the second husband died.
Wednesday Martin and his bride Of
former years met here and were mar.
ried.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-08-05
BUILT FORTUNE ON THUMB
German Surgeon the Fortunate Pos
SCISSOR Of Digit That Had Remark.
able PecuIiarities.

Not long ago famous physician
in Saxony, Doctor Metzger, celebrated
his SEVENTEEN birthday. He had been
retired from active practice for some
years, owing to the fact that he had
become immensely wealthy through
the use of the wonderful thumb of his
right hand. This thumb stands out at
a right angle from his hand and, it is
said, cannot be bent back automatic.
ally. He soon found it of great serv-
ice in massage, and when he became a
specialist in intestinal disorders he
was called as assistant to the greatest
surgeons of Europe, bringing relief to
many illustrious patients.
The queen of Roumania sent for this
doctor with the curious thumb when
she suffered from facial neuralgia
while the late king of Sweden once
drove beautiful span of horses over
the border of his kingdom to consult
the doctor and on returning left the
horses as token of gratitude to his
preserver.
There was time, early in his ca
reer, when the use of this curious
| thumb was looked upon as a form oi
charlatanism, but so we'll did Doctor
Metzger establish his reputation that
the medical profession accepted his
thumb for what it was worth, without
trying to explain the phenomenon.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-08-05
DAISY FLY KILLER
"Footina 1t" Is Favored

The United States public health
service has issued warning that fail
ure to walk, shortens life. The medics
make this plea for more pedestrians:
"The death rate after the age of
forty is increasing, in spite of more
sanitary modes of living. The expec-
tation of life after forty is less than it
was thirty years ago. This is due
largely to increased prevalence Of the
diseases of degeneration.
Take daily exercise. Have hobby
that gets you out of doors. Walk for
the sake of walking. Join a walking
club and keep your weekly scores OF
miles. Gymnasium work is good for
those who like it and can afford it, but
avoid heavy athletics. You may not
burn the family carriage, as Benjamin
Franklin suggested, but at least, as he
advised, walk, walk, walk!"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-08-05
EVERY DAY JUST NOW
IS OHIO DAY At EXPO
Many People From Buckeye State Visit
Big Panama-Paeific International
Show at San Francisco.
W. N. U. Special News Service,

Ohio Pavilion. P. P. ]. E., San Fran
cisco.-Although Ohio day will not be
formally observed until early in Sep
tember, when Gov. Willis will be pres
ent, every day just now is Ohio day,
seemingly, at the exposition, judging
from the attendance of Ohio visitors,
which has increased to over 500 daily
registrations.
A notable event at the Ohio build
ing was the convention Of the National
Federation Of College Women, of
which an Ohio woman, Mrs. William
Oxley Thompson Of Columbus is pres
ident. She presided and made the
opening address, and Mrs. DR.. Jane
Scherzer Of Oxford College for Women
also spoke. The convention was hon.
ored with the presence Of DR.. David
Jordan of Stanford university, who de-
llvered an address. Luncheon was
served the ladies in the dining room Of
the Ohio building.
Hon. Fletcher Scott Of Newark and
Judge Belnap of Steubenville came
from Los Angeles at the head Of a del
egation of Ohio Elks, who attended
grand lodge, and they enjoyed several
days right royalty at the exposition.
Responding to the suggestion Of
Gov. Willis, plans are being formulated
for a Mckinley day, preliminary to
which Mckinley room is being fitted
up in the Ohio building, in which will
be displayed paintings of Mckinley,
his friend, Senator Hanna, Mckinley
relics, documents, ETC., with details in
charge of E. c. Vermilion of Youngs-
town.
The reading room Of the Ohio build
ing has been hung with pictures of
leading Ohio cities and manufactures
and the assembly room with pictures
Of Ohio colleges and universities.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1915-08-05
Tells of New Steel Trust.

Cleveland. - There's a new steel
trust in the hatchery, the Cleve.
land Leader says in an article by F. r.
Dunray, its financial editor. Charles
M. Schwab is slated for the presidency
and Henry Clay Frick is said to be
pulling the wires that will give the
country second great steel combine.
The second steel trust will not be as
large as the United States Steel Cor
poration, but it will approximate it so
closely in the magnitude of its oper-
Rtions that there will not be much ad.
vantage accruing to the present lead
ing interest" in the trade.