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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22
PROPER SOIL FOR ASPARAGUS.

A northern New York reader a
an asparagus bed in heavy clay soil
and II Is a failure. Sandy soil Is
best for asparagus. but with a little
care in preparing the bed asparagus
can he grown in IN garden soil. III
the soil Ia heavy clay. dig up the
bed. first manuring very heavily and
adding coal ashes. The manure will
help break up the heavy clay and
keep II from packing. at the same
time adding humus. and the ashes
will make the clay friable and porous.
If sand can be obtained. add as
much as possible to the soil. giving 1t
a covering Of six inches or a foot In
depth. and mix II with the soil in
spading. This Is not necessary, but
dc s!rable II the sand can be had at a
reasonable cost.
Old bones and animal and vegetable
matter OF all kinds that will finally
decay can be used in making aspara-
gus beds, II put down below the sur
face deep enough so rs not to in
terfere with setting out the roots. As
this material decays II will be reached
by the developing roots and consumed
as plant food. A bed of this kind is
a good place to dispose of material
that is likely to accumulate in a
n~eighborhood. and n little scouting on
the part Of the gardener will result in
obtaining "A good quantity to be had
simply for the asking and carting.
An asparagus bed. properly made.
will last for many ears. so II pays
TO do the work thoroughly.
IL the roots are not to be planted
until next spring. the bed should be
prepared any time before the ground
freezes this season, finally covering
II literally with lime. A little time
will be saved by planting the roots this
autumn so the plants will start early
next spring.
Adding the manure and ashes 10
the bed should raise the surface fully
six inches above the level OF the gar
den. This will cause the soil to be
warmer and better suited to aspara-
gus.
Two year old roots will give a fairly
good crop the second season. but
neither one or two year old roots
should have the young shoots vi the
first year. The second year a light
cutting can be made. Do not cut late
In the season. allowing the plants to
grow up. but cut them down before
the seeds ripen.
Fertilizers in which there is a good
percentage Of potash are helpful and
a mulch Of stable manure late In the
autumn should be given. A sprink-
ling Of salt in the spring, repeated
during the season, will keep the weeds
down. Remove the mulch in the
spring and cover the bed again with
manure. working II into the soil be-
tween the rows.
IL the first summer is dry. give
water sufficient to keep the plants
growing vigorously. Treated in this
manner the asparagus bed will be a
permanent cce
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Mrs. NJ. H., Paterson, N. J.-If your
snowfall shrubs are not thriving the
trouble Is probably with the soil. II
tire plants are o thick they can he
thinned ou by cutting out. AT the
surface NJ the ground. n branches
that are n wanted. Dig up the soil
around the plant and work In some
fertilizer. After the foliage drops In
the autumn. spread slaked lime lightly
over the soil around the roots.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Holland bulbs. hyacinths. tulips. cro-
Gus, &C. will begin to arrive soon after
the first of September. Roman hya-
cinths have arrived and II potted now
will furnish flowers long before the
holidays.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Young side shoots OF dahlias pulled
clean from their sockets will root
readily II inserted in sand or good
garden soil, In the shade, during July
or early August. They will root later
In the season, but are hardly likely to
MAKE good sized roots for keeping
over winter at 30 late a date.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Hollytucks are benefited by uouid
manure once a week during the entire
growing season. This treatment gives
the finest possible flowers and prevents
rust. When rust appears, cut OF and
burn the affected leaves and dust the
plants with lime and sulphur.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Leaf mould makes a good mulch to
spread owe the beds Of ANIMALS and
perennials to protect tho soil from
the intense heat during the hot days
Of summer, The bare. withered ap-
p%earance of many beds shows the need
Of this treatment.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Mrs. NJ. H., Elizabeth. n. i'm an
empty room II heated sufficiently to
prevent freezing, geraniums Of DIFF
ferent kinds. ~begonias, hehotrope,
fuchsias. l%antanas, antirrhinums,
cupheas, bouvardias and primulas can
be grown. In the more shaded parts
palms rubber plants. auracaria, as
pidistras. asparagus and ferns car he
used.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Next spring plant an extra bed OF
cosmos for the foliage. to cut during
summer and use In bouquets.
Several injuries nave been received
regarding IN article that recently p
peared in newspapers telling of a new
vegetable originated In Texas by
grating the tomato plant on an egg
plant. The article has many indica-
tions OF being incorrect. In the first
place, It is quite difficult to graft soft
wooded plants such AZ the tomato and
eggplant. 1.-THE product Of this blend
ing Of plant types is a vegetable that
i'm some respects resembles an egg
plant and i'm other ways In typical OF
the tomato"
Grating never blends plant types.
The section below the graft always
retains its original character. which
is never changed as u result OF the
graft and the same Is true of the
section above the graft. which rather
upsets the blending story. Neither
flower nor fruit is changed. Cut on
a limb Just below the graft after any
number OF years and the original limb
will produce exactly the same fruit
and flower as though II had never
been grated.
The article speaks of the fruit OF
the crossed plant in a manne which
seems to show the writer's Ignorance
on the subject. Plants can only be
crossed through the flowers. before
the seed Ia produced, and crossed
plants must always be raised from
seeds gathered ron flowers that have
been crossed. These facts rather up
set the story of the deep purple
color on the outside. resembling an
eggplant. with red meat on the in
side We are open to conviction and
IL the originator will send n sample
Of his new vegetable with the actual
story Of its production to the editor
Of the Gardening Department OF THE
suN we will be glad to print a picture
Of the new vegetable and tell the
originator's story.
Before the seeds OF asparagus plants
ripen M the tops and burn them.
II the bed is a large one the COM
post heap should receive the tops.
Celery blanching must begin soon
now. Cover the stalks with heavy
paper. boards or earth. IL earth is
used gather up the tops and hold them
firmly so the dirt will not sift down
in the plants.
succession Of lettuce should he
provided by making paintings about
once a week. Radishes mould be pro-
vided for in the same manner. Two
or three sowings OF beans car also be
made.
Spinach planted i'm cold frames dur-
ing August will provide plants for
autumn and winter use. In Septem-
her plant in the garden for early
plants next spring.
Holland bulbs. hyacinths. tulips. cro-
Gus. &C. will begin to arrive soon after
the first of September. Roman hya-
cinths have arrived and II potted now
will furnish flowers long before the
holidays.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

spray noses every evening after a
not day-Make this a rule always.
throughout the season.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Spinach planted in cold frames dur
ing August will provide plants for
autumn and winter use. In Septem-
her plant in the garden for early
plants next spring.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

NJ. II. s. Cleveland. O.: Your iilacs
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Lilly uf the valley ran be set out
any time before frost and will flower
early in the spring,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Amomum cardamomum is a small
decorative pot plant resembling a
Gamma. The foliage Is quite fragrant
when crushed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

A succession OF lettuce should he
provided by making paintings about
once a week. Radishes should he pro-
vided for in the same manner. Two
or three sowings Of beans al also be
made.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Five different seed farms are under
operation-two at Barnards, just v e
the city line, where the range OF
greenhouses is located, and three large
farms at Ogden, four or five miles
from the Barnards farms. Next sea-
son another large farm will be added
to meet the constantly growing de-
mand for the Wick quality seeds. The
schizanthus and eschscholtzia in the
trial beds were particularly handsome,
showing the effectiveness and value of
these ANIMALS for massing.
The beds OF annual phlox and ver-
benas show that these plants are more
effective for maseing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

When planting tulips the coming au-
tumn include Bouton dor. a splendid
deep yellow. The bulbs are not ex-
pensive. 1t Is a May Towering cottage
tulip. increasing ius bulbs rapidly. and
with a little care a good stock Of bulbs
"A he worked up.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Several letters have been received
asking where Niagara peach. Lam
bert cherry and black pearl raspberry
can he purchased. The first two are
c~atalogued by the Stark Bros Nursery
Company, Louisiana. Mo-, and the
black pearl raspberry may be had Of
the %originators, Holsinger Bros. Rose
dale, Kan.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Climbing Aimee Vibert and Felicite
ct Perpetue are two good roses for
growing in shady places,
For covering fences and srbors Grim =
son Rambler. Dorothy Perkins and
White Dorothy are the most rapid
growers. All the climbing roses are
used for this purpose.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Tuberose bulbs must be taken up
before hard frosts and dried in the
sun and then placed I'm a box between
layers of cotton and kept not only free
from frost but IN a warm place dur
ing the winter, The little bulbs around
the parent bulb can he removed in the
spring and planted to gain sufficient
size for future blooming. Tuberose
bulbs must be kept dry-dampness Is
quite as injurious as frost.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

The dew. - beneficial TO dahlias and
gladtoli. grows heavier every night.
Disbud dahlias freely II they are
heavily set with buds TO obtain good
sized flowers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

r. a. L.. Bridgeport. Conn.-As the
soil was we'll prepared for you sweet
peas and the vines made vigorous
growth. the cause Of the buds droppins
was probably because the roots became
dry. Once the roots are allowed to dry
out no amount of rain or water will
avert this trouble.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

G. w. V.-The borers that are at
lacking your dahlias are probably the
common stalk bOrers. Prof, Robert
Matheson OF Cornell describes these
borers as reaching their maturity in
August or the early part Of September,
the moths laying their eggs at the
bases OF various weeds. such as rag
weed, g%oldenrod. asters and others.
These eggs hatch the following spring
and the CATERPILLAR bore bato the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

In the whole United States 3 per
cent Of the corn crop Is now cut for
filling silos. IL per cent. IL cut green
for feed. and 81 per cent. matured
for cor Vermont cuts nearly three
fourths OF its corn crop for silos. and
New York about half.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

In sowing seeds Of gerbera try
placing each seed with the pointed
end up just above the surface Of the
soil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Escallonia l~angleyensis Is a beautiful
hardy shrub with rosy carmine flowers
that thrives in England and should be
tried in the latitude of New York.
though II may not stand our winters.
South of Pennsylvania II will probably
thrive in the open ground. 1t is nearly
evergreen and will make a valuable
greenhouse shrub. whether II will
stand outside or not. II In a hybrid
originating in the nurseries OF Veitch
& Son, LANGLEY. England.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

pots now
Repot palms so they will be ready
to bring inside and continue growth
Inside.
II mint Ia about to flower cut 1t
down.
Asparagus beds will be benefited by
a good soaking Of weak liquid ma
nure and a light sprinkling Of sab.
Dry herbs in the house, not out in
the sun.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

on the Canadian shores OF the st.
Lawrence River the gardens for miles
hack in the country produce hardy
phlox, wonderfully robust, some plants
quite Ave feet tall with flower heads
Of immense size. Sweet peas also
flourish in this climate. the vines
growing Ave to six feet or more in
height. fairly covered with flowers OF
good size. The sun seems not too
warm for them In this latitude. and
the cool nights are just what these
plants require.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Celery %blanching must begin soon
now. Cover the stalks with heavy
paper. boards or earth. II earth is
used gather up the tops and hold them
firmly so the dirt will not sift down
in the plants.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

During winter and spring potatoes
sometimes have a sweet taste when
cooked. This Is because they have
been frozen and boiled by dropping
them in hot water. To use frozen po.
tatoes without developing the sweet
flavor first place them in a kettle Of
cold water which can their be brought
to the boiling point and the potatoes
boiled until thoroughly done. Boiled
in this frozen potatoes will not
taste sweet.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Apple and other fruit trees that bear
every other year or only once in three
years can be made to "a regularly
by thinning out the fruit to a thin
crop when the trees bear.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Single peonies are In vogue in Eng
and. The flowers are loose and
graceful and will no doubt become
in America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

on the basis of 100 representing a
formal condition. the cabbage crop
OF New York II estimated at a condi-
ton Of 80, an Improvement OF 3 per
cent. since July 1. the condition Of
cantaloupes and peas is 100; onions.
So. and tomatoes. "a. The condition
Of all these crops In New York Is
rather better than the average else
where.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Frequently on large estates effects
are spoiled by too narrow borders. On
a large New England estate, where
the great garden plot in the rear of
the mansion is divided by a walk
down the centre, the walk is bordered
by a narrow bed Of ANIMALS and per-
ennials. The beds are out OF all pro-
portion to the size Of the estate and
out Of keeping with the surroundings.
This result is seen frequently. Bor-
ders OF twenty feet or more would be
wonderfully effective and striking and
a b%ewildering riot OF color.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Before the seeds OF asparagus plants
ripen cut the tops and burn them.
II the bed is a large m the COM
post heap should receive the tops.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Currants are benefited by cutting
out the oldest wood as oon as the
fruit has been gathered. Allow the
new growths to remain which grow
directly from the base II the plants.
This admits light and air for ripening
the wood and developing the fruit
buds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

Fine sandy soil. which Is always
spoken Of as light soil. probably be-
cause the plough and %cultivator 20
through It easily. weighs on an aver
age 100 pounds per cubic foot. Peaty
soil, which is also considered light
weighs only 80 pounds. Clay soil, which
is always spoken of as heavy soil
weighs 20 pounds, Loan soil weighs
30 and prairie soil 10 pounds.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-08-22

George II, West, superintendent Of
the Law and order Department OF the
New York Civic League. 452 Broad
way, Albany, n. Y. Is endeavoring to
stop all gambling. lotteries and i'm
moral shows at agricultural fairs, and
in the effort deserves the support Of
every decent citizen of the State.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07
THE FIGHT ON SEGREGATION.
National Association to Further Test
Legality Of Louisville (ky.) Law.

National Association to Further Test
Legality Of Louisville (ky.) Law.
The segregation case against which
the Kentucky court of appeals recently
decided unfavorably by holding the
Louisville ordinance valid was initiated
and carried up to the highest court In
Kentucky by the Louisville branch of
the National Association For the Ad-
vancement of Colored People, cooper
ating with the national office in New
York.
The decision in this case was given
while representative sent from the
New York office of the n. A. A. c. +.
to investigate the segregation case was
in Louisville. A mass meeting was
Immediately called in Quinn chapel.
the Rev. Mr.. Harvey pastor. At this
meeting it was voted to carry the case
up to the supreme court of the United
States; and the local branch immedi-
ately organized committee Of over
100, under twenty-five captains. to
raise part of the necessary funds.
The national association has been en-
couraged by the recent decision Of the
supreme court in declaring the grand
father laws invalid. 1t offered its aid
to the colored men who brought the
grandfather case from Maryland and
in the Oklahoma case had. through its
president, Moorfeld Storey Of Boston.
filed brief. which was all that could
he done. since no argument was ad-
vanced.
The Oklahoma case was one between
the United States on the one hand and
certain registrars Of voters on the 9th.
er. arising from an attempt on the part
Of the United States government to
punish the defendants for complying
with the provisions of the Oklahoma
amendment The government a. par
ty to the cnse was represented by its
solicitor general. The brief which Mr..
Storey prepared was presented to the
court by his friend. Jackson II. Rails
ton, an eminent lawyer OF Washington.
whose application could not fail to
command the respect Of the court.
1t is the intention Of the Nationai As
sociation For the Advancement of Cob.
ored People to carry succession ~
cases to the ~upFeme court Of the Ustt
ed States until It has succeetled In piac
ing that court on record on the rane
question before the country.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07
The Best List in the City to Choose From.
LET US PASS 1T ON.

Many young men and women would
gladly pay fair price for room ike
yours in a home like yours. Let us
tell the people through the columns
K the Star.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

WANTED-T. Ernest McClain, A.
b. u. S.-Sundays and nights by
appointment Office hours. a. m. to
y M, pm. to p. N. Office, 313k
Kittredge Bldg. Phone Main 7416.
Res, S22 32nd ST.. phone Main 1897.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR sALE-A 7-room brick on one
and one-half lots, fine location and
great bargain; located near 25th Ave:
and lafayette st. Call Champa 455
and talk with. the Colored American
Loan & Realty Co., 1927 21st St
The Denver star., 1915-08-07
HOTEL HOLMES.

Furnished rooms. modern convent
ences, nicely furnished. Main 1924.
a1aO Arapahoe. Mrs. L. P. Holmes
proprietor.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

The Jewel Barber Shop. 1922 18th
81. First-class tonsorial artists. q.
q Richardson and D. O. Simpson.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07
THE DE LUKE
Eurnished Apartments.

Furnished Apartments.
Modern throughout. Two and three
rooms with hot and cold water, gas
and electric lights. Rates very rea
sonable. 2a52-5s Ogden ST., corner
Gath Ave. Phone York 67O7. Mrs
Il. M. Blakey.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

( will sell you the pest massage
vibrator, the White Cross, for $1,000,
as good as any $25.00 machine made.
Call or write to Vibrator 20, 33S l4th
-et.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-Nice rooms for man
and wife or gentlemen In modern
house at 2218 Clarkson st. YORK 5S4s.
Call bet and S p. m. Rear rooms
So. 90 and front rooms $12 per month
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-Two nice rooms To-
gentlemen, cheap. with bath; nome
1ke place, between three car lines
A663 Lafayette St. York So67. Mrs
4 A. Duncan.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR SALE+5-room frame near
s6th and Marion, for quick turn will
take $4,000. See the Colored Ameri-
can Loan & Realty Co.. 1927 2lst 81.
Phone Champa 455.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

IFor Rent-Furnished Rooms
ia a modern home. 2341
Champa St. Phone Main 5o57
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

OR. T. e. MccLAiN, DENTIST,
HAS MOVED HIS OFFICES TO 313E
kJTTREDGE BLDG, WHERE he
WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS
FORMER PATRONS. TAKE ElE'
vAToR, GET OFF THIRD FLOOR.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-One large front room
for two gentlemen or man and wife,
modern house. rates reasonable. Phone
Main 3212, 2409 Court Place.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07
HOTEL HiLDRETH.

Nice, clean. airy rooms, strictly
modern house. close in; rooms from
$I.5O up 2152 Arapahoe. Phone
Main 7O07. Mrs. Lillian Horn, Prop
FOR RENT-Two nicely furnished
rooms at 2809 Welton st. On car line.
Rates reasonable.
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

HAS MOVEO f1io STF F'SGo ~ S'o.<
kITTREDGE BLDG, WHERE hs
WILL BE PLEASED TO SEE HIS
FORMER PATRONS. TAKE ElE'
vAToR, GET OFF THIRD FLOOR.
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2443 fremont Pl. Phone Champa
s59 7-3-4t
FOR RENT-For men, large
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car line. modern house, 2504 Clark
son. Phone Blue 465, Mrs. Mary
C.aham 7-3-4t
FOR RENT-A front room, modern
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2079 Mrs. Young 4t--i-Ao'
FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms in
modern house, 22O9 Welton ST., on
car lines. Rates reasonable. Mrs
7-24tf
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FOR RENT-Large front room a,
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1851 Washington. "-"-i'-4
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FOR RENT-Furnished room, per-
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2449 fremont Pl Phone Champa
s1o 7-3-4t
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-For men, a large
front room, only $2.50 per week. Otl
car line. modern house. 25O4 Ciark'
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The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-Nine-room house, hve
blocks from post office; arranged ior
two families; rent cheap. ENQUIRE
1851 Washington. o-'-i'1'
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-Large front room
2O4l Stout St Main SO5l.
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The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms IN
modern house, 22O9 Welton ST., on :
car lines. Rates reasonable MIS-
Clara Mays, Main 1851. Call after
m 7-24t
The Denver star., 1915-08-07

FOR RENT-A front room, moderr
house 1881 Ogden St, Phone Yort
2079. Mrs. Young. 4tfzl-Ao