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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
ANNUAL PLANTS FOR NEWLY
GRADED GROUNDS.

A few wei chosen annua plants
placed on newly graded grounds vii!
do much to lake the place OF trees and
shrubs until the latter MAJ have time
Ia grow. It IS often "A question in a
new community, where slow growing
vegetation has not hld an opportunity.
grounds seem .css bare. Alawn ian be
madc in a few weeks and it's appear
dnce mas he greatly increased by the
addition of a f,w well chosen ANIMALS.
h following plants are particu-
larry suited for this purpose and may
hc grown in most parts of the United
States:
Tall Foliage Plants-Cas,or bean.
palladium, Gamma.
Tall Flowcr.nE Plants 900 Cosmus,
scarlet sage, s~uuiDwers.
Border Plan's-Alteruarthera. alys-
sum, aGoratum, coleus.
Medium Tail Annual Flower!ng
P.ants-Geranium. California poppy
,Eschscholtz a., zinnia. marigo,d, as
ter, p%etunia, cockscomb. larkspur, mas
turtium.
Climbing Annuals-Cobma scandens.
m~oontoN"r, japanese morning glory.
Lawns are the foundation OF a.! deco
ratlvc planting. \ good. well kept lawn
contributes more to the beauty OF
grounds than any other single factor
For tn reason special attention
should b" given To- the grading, cult
Alefnp "a MI 4, 81. 1.,,Q, 80 H.. $50. 4
devoted 20 the lawn. After good
preparation come good seed and care.
For localities north of 81. Louis.
NJ AID !! chnunG. Va. laNns can
zee formed chiefly n bluegrass. rrdtop
nd white cove. South OF this point
t'ermdun grass and 81. Augustine
'rass Will have to he relied upon
hiefy, although II s said in some
aces alfalfa has been employed with
-oud results.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
LOCATING A PEACH ORCHARD

In locating a peach, as we'll as any
I've considered besides the natural ones
Of climate and soil. II an orchard Is
too remote from a shipping station, toe
far away from a suitable market or To-
Gated where ice for refrigerator cars
cannot b. conveniently supplied. Il
may not be possible to peaches
there probably.
Peaches may do well on n wide
range OF soil types including even
some OF the moderately heavy clay
loans and clays. But whatever the
type. IA soil must be thoroughly well
drained 10 be suitable for peaches.
They will not succeed on poorly
drained soils II follows that the
heavy clay types, which are so hard
and impervious that water does not
percolate through them readily are TO
he avoided as a rule. Moreover. n
soil should be moderately fertile. one
very rich in nitrogen is not to he de-
sired as a general rule. since Il Is likely
To induce an excessive growth of fol!-
age. ON the other hand. the impression
which is somewhat common that a
poor, unfertile soil is good enough
for peaches" Is erroneous
In districts In which a'kal! soils oc-
cur sites should bc selected with a
View 10 avoiding tham. While the
peach tree can be grown where there
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
Bfrd Population Less Than II
Ought to Ne.
Volunteer Census Takers Desired
for 1915.

The biologists Of the department plan
20 repeat this census for several years
and on a much larger scale II bird
lovers throughout the land are willing
to ala in the work. The departments
biological survey furnishes the neces-
sary instruction and report blanks to
whoever wishes to cooperate. There
are no funds &c pay for this work
and Il therefore depends on volunteer
Observers. Farmers In the West and
South are particularly requested 70
help "a these sections did not receive
sufficient attention during the past
wear. The 1915 circular OF i~nstruc-
lions will he sent early in the spring
20 the volunteer census takers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
l20 ENGLISH SPARROWS TO THE
SQUARE LILLE.


SlNiN pairs Of English sparrow 'o
he square mite or sever to every lO0
native birds is the average through.
nj tn" United states, according to IN,
NtClImlnnrY census OF birds of the
D.'cd States which Ia, Just been
1nplot"d 10y the Government hiolo-
..'", \ now lui,ctin ,No, lS7) tells
+ about this census, and bird lovers
''T obtain il lay writing to the United
'latcs Department Of Agriculture,
~ ashington. ID. c.
The census seems to show that the
bird most a~hundantly found IN the
United States i the robin, with the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
NITRATE OF SODA ON OLD
MEADOWS.

on an old meadow which has not
heen properly fortified a top dressing
OF nitrate of On IS almost certain
70 show very marked results. The
farmer is likely 10 be so enthusiastic
over the showing made that he at
once concludes that nitrogen ~ the
one factor needed to make his hay
crop a profitable one. Right here
lies the danger. While the first APP
pliCation of nitrate OF soda NAV show
these marked results. Il Is not bv any
means safe 10 conclude that nitrogen
is the only element Of fertility nceds
Repeated applications of nitrate 90
o may o resul, in no apparent
benefit and ven result in a final con-
iit!on worse than the Original cor
dition. The first application Of nitrate
" soda shows such marked results
because there Is n marked deficiency
of nitrogen in the soil: but there is
sufficient Of the other fertiliZing ele-
ments. particularly phosphorus and
potassium, to balance the nitrogen
used. The increased crop Yields from
the Use OF nitrate Of soda make an
increased drain upon the available
phosphorus and potassium oT the soil.
No effort being made 70 replace these
elements thus removed. the time very
o comes when no response IL re-
oeived from the application of nitrate
NJ soda because the p~hosphoric acid
and potash have been depleted. or, IN
other words. are the limiting factors.
AZ n rule, where nitrate Of soda Is
used as a fertilizer II IL a safe prin-
c!ple 10 use In connection with II
some form Of phosphorus and potas-
SUM. having in mind permanent re-
suits rather than n temporary In
crease due to the nitrate ~ soda.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

inch below the surface and water we'll
as soon as the plant is pottcd.
Figure - shows u well grown plant
that will require dividing another sea-
son. Plants more crowded than this
should he divided at once. Wash away
all the soil when the plant is removed
from the old pot. Gu through the root
stocks where desired with a sharp
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

HuuS'Onlas are hardy perennial
pants, natives OF our Northern and
Western states. They thrive best in
q moist situation and are particularly
well adapted for borders. rock work or
shaded beds The flower colors arc
blue white. scarlet and purple. Plants
ar" prop1gIted by division Of roots.
!lou~'onias are useful for surfac'ng
the pots I'm which bare stemm"i
'.au'S are growing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Too much water in winter sours the
soil, which Kills the plants.
All plants out of condition should
he repotted in the spring. Good gar
den soil with sufficient sand added to
insure good drainage viii grow good
plants, hut for best results there is
nothing better than four parts good
loan, II sixth part sand and one
sixth part fine charcoal, thoroughly
mixed.
II the plant IL simply to be
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Elk.
HIBITION.

The Horticultural Society of New
York together with the American Rose
Society will have an exhibition OF roses
and peonies. Saturday and Sunday,
June > and s, in the Museum Building.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Turl,a have flowers smaller than
the diauthus some are hardy ANIMALS
ana otaer perennials. They thrive IN
light soils and are good for roCkerios
nd az the front OF mixed borders.
I'ropaEatoG from seeds or the peren-
mails by division Of the roots.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

W~atsoniss closely resemble gla6ioli.
They are Cape buns and require tho
protection OF n cold frame during
winter. The Towering season Is June
in the garden. or they may be grown
successfully in the greenhouse.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
ASPIDISTRAS.

No ornamental plant IL more sim
pie Of culture than the aspidistra, and
few plants receive more neglect.
The %aspidistra Is a handsome ever
green foliage plant. %unequalled for
dwelling room decoration. The chief
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

too deeply. Figure r shows the oper4
alton of washing the leaves. which
should he done frequently-at least
once IA week. for the health Of the
plant and To keep the foliage looking
we'll. Figure g shows the method Of
keeping pots in bowls, supporting the
pot with two blocks Of wood to allow
the water to drain freely from the soil
In the pot. Empty the water from the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Park.
The American Rose Society offers
n silver medal for the best outdoor
grown roses; bronze media for best
outdoor grown hybrid teas. bronze
medal for best vase of outdoor grown
hardy roses and peonies are invited
to exhibit, and all flower lovers are
invited to attend the exhibition.
Schedules will be sent on applica-
ton TO the secretary. George v. Nash.
New York Botanical Garden, Bronx
Park, New York city.
Animals may still be sown, and the
half hardy kinds. like asters, stocks
and phlox, may be sown in the open
ground for late blooming.
Bedding plants can be put out now
Coleus and verbenas will do quite as
well II not set out until the first day
Of June.
Dahlias can be planted now. al
though the tubers may be planted
throughout June.
Greenhouses require free ventf,a-
ton at this season.
Sweet peas should be staked when
they are four inches high or before.
Now II n good time to SOW, for
next years flowers, honesty. Canter-
bury bells and delphinium.
Old dahlia tubers can he ported
early in tho season. getting them to
make good top and bottom growth
before setting them out.
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bot from the rays Of the sun to make
II desirable for sweet peas. Use
brush or old tennis nets.
In buying real estate for a home
purchasers generally are Influenced by
the number and gel OF the
trees. Vacant property can he pur-
chased and a house built in compare.
lively short order. but IL takes years
to develop large trees. The fault Of
too many trees can he quickly rem.
edied by the axe, but time alone can
develop trees.
a purchaser of a large New Jersey
property travelled quite thoroughly
over two or three counties and said
that the ideal spot in the whole terri.
tory, just the property wanted, a tract
OF nearly a hundred acres, was de-
clincd because on the whole
there were not more than half a dozen
large trees.
The Rochester florists Association
and the vegetable of central
and western New York will occupy q
building $50 feet long and 100 feet
wide at the Rochester Exposition
which is to be held the last week in
August and the first two weeks in
september. No charge will be made to
exhibitors for space.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

E,nblish sparrow a close second. In
the northeastern United States, where
the census was most thorough. there
were on an average six pairs OF robins
TO each farm Of 1fty-eight acres. Eng
lish sparrows averaged Ave pairs per
farm. No other bird Is anywhere
nearly as abundant as either of these,
but some are numerous enough TO
make their total run we'll into the mill
ions. Taking 100 robins as n unit.
other desirable birds were noted in
the following proportions:
Catbirds. 40: brown thrashers. 81.
house wrens, 2s; kingbirds, 81: blue
birds. 20.
The statistics regarding bluebtrds
are particularly gratifying. Only a
few years ago nearly the whole blue
bird population of the eastern United
states was destroyed by a severe
winter. but there are now several
millions bluebirds In this locality.
AS for density Of population on each
acre Of farm land covered by the CEN
VI there was an average Of one pair
OF birds. The record for density comes
from Chevy Chase, Ma. where 1871
pairs were found nesting on twenty
three acres. Thirty-four species Of
birds were represented.
While there are no previous official
cen suses Of the Federal Government
hat are comparable with this one.
several censuses have before been
taken by individuals on more or less
limited areas. Ono census taken in
1901 by a specialist agrees very closely
with the Governments census as far
as the total number OF birds IL CON
cerned. n differs, however. regarding
the number Of English sparrows.
showing 10s pairs to the square mile
or 1s to every 100 native birds. while
the new census, as previously stated,
showed only go pairs to the square
mile or 7 70 every 100.
sird Population Lees Tha. II
Ought to Ne.
The present bird population is much
less than II ought &c be, according to
the biologists. II birds were given
more protection n encouragement
there would be an increase IN numbers
which would be accompanied by a
corresponding decrease in the number
Of insect pests. That breeding birds
prefer thickly inhabited centres Of
population to forests Ia one Of the
conclusions OF the census. This seems
to refute the widespread belief that
humans and birds are naturally an
tagoristic. II also seems probable
hat as our human population In
reases so will our bird population.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

There Is a great demand for the
light one horse lawn mower cutting a
swath o~ightv-s.X inches wide This
mower is made by s. = Townsend &
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
S~NAPDRAGON PLANTS

ysr,.t.es on!y' Pants OF Garns;. white.
yellow. and three shades OF pink. inClui
ang my famous silver Pink. separate
Colora at 500 Ter doZ 8 doz, 50 so
$500 per 100. charges paid Snapdrs9on
Is the coming garden Hovsr. Make your
selection ana order today.
q. Q. RAMSBi NG. SoWersworth. ~ II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

IF YOU GROW rowtrp or are trouN,. 4
With weeds IN your paths. send Tor our
booklet The Inset and Weed Problem
solved" The RcAIs N's Co. Huhpkeu 81
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

difficulty with them is giving too little
water in summe and too much in
winter. When plants become too large
FOR the pots he leaves crack because
they have not room 10 properly de-
velop, and growth becomes poor on
of the exhausted condition Of
the soil. Too little water In summer
s,arves the plants at tho period when
they should he making new growth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

DAHLrA bulls Nv sps-si First Pr'zs
Collection. not les. than 10 varieties VI,
express 81 worth f0r - STTII.MAS, The
pan.!A Spev!a let, Westerly. n. l., BOX 5 S.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23
OR llCOLTURAL SOCIETY
FOR THE G~ARDNER-SOME EXPERIMENTS IN GRAFTIN

o,ior without delay, all bedding
ants needed and arrange for delivery
/ me time wanted. AT "A later date
[rks are likely to he sod out and
.-,bascrs viii then he unable to OBJ
h, the plants wanted to complete
ttr bedding
ryerv wear in their haste to see the
,,ien In its summer dress. amateurs
- tender plants to the chilly
,,.iher If early spring, only TO IN
..s them and set them back In
with " plants put out a little
,,r As a rule. for cannas. coleus
ia similar tender plants June first is
|arly enough. Roses, carnations,
I,ock, and plants that will MT suffer
Irom slight frosts may be planted
,si earlier.
pNododcndrons and lilies will he
|.ueh,ed by a heavy much Of dried
|,,yes. tan bark or salt water hay.
,v,n at this season. This %insurcs
|, ecol moist soil for their roots.
Attack weeds when they are small.
IN mis- is done II viii he less work to
hen the garden clean. Weeds are
ross feeders and rob garden plants Of
r., food they require.
The Luther Burbank Press pub.
|fsses tho works Of the horticul,urist.
Inc vice-pre.ident Of the company is
|Ihn G. Whitson. which evidently
Bounds better Just now than Edmund
IA Koppel, the name under which he
|.ss known when actively promoting
ne sale Of stock VI the Autopress
company a few years ago.
Wire poultry netting becomes too
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

knife. Figures A and r show divisions
with one and with several leaves. d.
visions with several leaves will make
good plants quickly. while single leaf
divisions will take much longer.
Figure II shows a division planted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Old dahlia tubers can he ported
early in tho season. getting them to
make good top and bottom growth
before setting them out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Co. Orange. N J. The triplex. as the
mower Is called, Is operated by one
man. and cutting such a wide swath
gets over an enormous surface in a
day. h mower is light and better
for lawns In warm weather than roller
mowers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

ORDER slsdtolt, dOA''as. rosss, ph'or
ir's, peoniss, nursery Sfprk now. send f0r
catalogue OF finest varieties at loves
price,. NJ E. PIRKINS Il co. Danvers,
Mass.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Now is a good time 10 sow 70,
next years flowers. honesty. Canter
bury bells and delphinium.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Wire poultry netting becomes too
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-05-23

Sweet peas should be staked when
they are four inches high or before.
The Idaho Republican., 1915-10-01

She sank down by the roadside
Vaguely she was aware that the leafy
curtain of trees across the way CON
cealed a little cottage. The pres.
ence of humanity impelled her once
more to rise. She would go down to
the sea and end their two lives there,
far from all eyes. She rose.
A man was coming out of the cot.
tage. He was approaching her. He
stood before her and placed his hands
on her shoulders. She looked into the
face Of William Wright.
At glance he understood that the
same Nemesis had followed her
There was no need for questioning
He had seen Austin pass in his motor
car the day before, and he had read
Daisy's and Roberts names among
those Of the newly arrived.
Come with me- My mother is wait.
ing to welcome you," he said.
He led her into the cottage.
The Idaho Republican., 1915-10-01

documents, Washington, D. c..
/. Improved Methods of Canning,
Farmers Bulletin 262; SC.
2. Canned Fruit, Preserves, Jel-
lies and Household Methods of Prep
aration, Farmers Bulletin 203; sc.
3. Canning Peaches on the Farm,
Farmers Bulletin AZ; sc.
4. Canning Tomatoes at Home,
Catsup, Chow-chow, etc.; Farmers
Bulletin 521; sc.
5. Canning Vegetables in the
Home, Farmers Bulletin $50; SC.
6. Home Manufacture and Use Of
Unfermented Grape Juice, Farmers
Bulletin ITS; SC.
Z. Use of Cheap Canning Outfits,
Farmers Bulletin 259.
The Idaho Republican., 1915-10-01

der the act of June 81, 1906, are for
cash, and the successful bidder must
Immediately deposit the amount OF
his bid with the receiver of the land
office.
Reclamation Homestead - Assign.
ment-Married Woman
A married woman, otherwise quail
fed, is competent to take an assign
ment of lands within a reclamation
project.
Mining Claim-Notice of Application
for Patent
Notice of an application for patent
for a mining claim must be posted
within the exterior limits of the
claim, and the posting of notice 500
feet outside of the claim is INSULT
cient.
Three Year Homestead Law-Recla.
nation Entries
The three year homestead law does
bot apply to entries within reclama.
tion projects
Three Year Homestead Law-TempO.
rary Absences
An entryman's residence on his
land is not interrupted by brief abb
sences ordinarily necessary and Incl
dent to the conduct of a farm.
The Idaho Republican., 1915-10-01
(Copyiaht by Western Newspaper Union)

I'm Newspaper Union)
| his pocket he extracted his sisters
letter. Inside the folded sheet was
the scrap of burned paper that Susan
had taken from the wastebasket, con-
tanning the words:
Il have never ceased to love you.
Austin
Robert sat in the chair in silence.
II was two now--it was three in the
morning. 1t began to grow light. II
was daylight when the sound of the
automobile was heard. 1t stopped be-
fore the house and Austin conducted
Daisy up to the door.
Robert stood on the threshold, fac.
ing them.
Daisy sprang toward him, and re-
coiled from the look on his face.
"You did not expect me till tomor-
row." he said grimly.
Robert, dear, there was an acci.
dent"
Where are the rest?"
I'VE saw them home by eleven and
were on the way back when the acci-
dent"
"T'll talk to you, Clark" said Rob
ert. What have you to say, you
thief, you"
Listen, Robert; you are mistaken.
The car broke down, and"
"You lie! You planned this, think
ing would not be home. Il have your
letter to my wife, you curl"
Whatever you have to say can be
said when we are alone, not in front
of your wife,"
Daisy stared, horror-stricken, at the
pair. Had Robert no reason left. She
ran to him again, she tried to speak
She clasped her arms about him. He
flung her, staggering, away.
I'm ready to meet you when and
where you will, but will not help you
to humiliate your wife," cried Austin
Meanwhile I'll take the car back to
the garage"
I'll be ready for you when you re-
turn" cried Robert wildly.
Daisy saw Austin driving away.
She shrank from her husband in in
creasing fear, clutching the crying
child. Would he never believe? He
was pacing the porch like madman,
oblivious Of her presence. She tried
to enter the house. The door had
been locked by Susan, ensconced grim
ly behind the curtains, her thin lips,
dropping at the corners, set in sar-
donic smile.
Presently the sound Of footsteps was
heard. It was Austin returning. At
the sight Of him Robert seemed to
stiffen into statue.
Austin came toward them.
"See here" he began more easily.
III you'll only let me explain. It was
an"
With an inartieulate cry Robert
pulled revolver from his pocket and
fred. Austin staggered and dropped.
The ball had pierced his heart.
For an instant Daisy stared speech.
lessly at the murderer; the next she
snatched up the child and ran wildly
along the road into the marshes.
She ran, gasping and sobbing, till
she had left the village far behind
her. And day came up, lurid and
scorching. and the sun beat down on
her. She ran till she could 60 no
farther. The child, which had ceased
to cry, had become dead weight in
her arms.
At last, looking about her, she saw
only the marsh and forest, and, far in
the distance, little blur against the
sea, Seabury
And she realized that all this had
been prepared for her, and that II
was part Of the same evil thing which
had entered her life that afternoon
when she wrenched her foot in the
elevator Nothing remained now--ex.
cept death.