Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-05-28
"RAISE THINGS"-- FARMER

IL there ever was Il time when farm
crs should raise things tand more
things this is the year they should
strive to utilize every acre possible
IN growing different kinds of farm pro-
ducts. think can truthfully say
mat never before In the history of the
country Was everything so scarce and
high AS right at This time by the
time this article gets in print some
may think that the planting season is
pretty we'll over. but. Brother Farmer
there are lots Of things that can be
good many States, which l will prove
10 YOU just n little further on
NJ TINS writing the United States is
at war with Germany. and il is Thu.
dutH OF every American farmer to
raise things" and to do their utmost
in providing food supplies for the ma
tion. as, we have to live and our sol.
diers must be fed. The great European
war caused food prices TO soar and
now as this country is at war. farm
proaucts are likely to sell high for
several years. and we can rest as
sured of market that will bring us
5000 profits. SO let each one try and
plant larger acreage of food crops
On good land. corn can he safely plant
ed the last week in Juno with the
assurance of good crop if SeaSona BILE
weather permits, and ii is properly
cultivated. In low cost of production
and high value. there are few crops
mat can surpass the sweet potato. 1t
Is also adapted to nearly every sec
t1on OF the south and East and may
be planted any time from MAY TO
July l. We find that it is best not to
set the plants oil a large. high bed. AS
is practiced by "a good many. \ small
ridge is decidedly best. as the plants
are more easily cultivated. and being
nearly level the ground holds the nois-
'ure better. Therefore. they thrive
much better in droughty season
other crops which may I've planted any
time in June or the FIRST week in
July are the cowpea. hlackeye peas
and beans.
ne peas are great soil-builders 1t
makes one OF the hes, kinds of hay.
ard also furnishes considerable food
Tor human use. The navy. or white
oean is also another great staple Of
food. and can be grown AT liltle OK
pense, and may be planted ANYTIME in
June or the first week III July. An
other valuable crop we should not over
iook is the peanut. Peanuts arc now
selilng we'll, and are likely to do so
TOT several years They are also used
in a good many ways for human food
for oil, and are also great pork-pro.
aucers. The Spanish variety may he
planted any time from May 10 to I,ilv
i. w" had a few acres planted last
year. the first week in July. which made
a fairly good crop
Another thing, we must not neglect
the garden in any wav AS we mus
make III do its part towards SUPPLYING
iocd Tor the home and nation S,I,b
crops As late COIN. Irish potatoes en-
cumhers' snaps and tomatoes. may Il.
planted III July for the late croo. and
some for picking purposes
Oh there are lots of things ,ve "a,
plant now and up to July Is. if we viii
only GO q, 1t.
In this time Of distress and danger
"" farmers have duty 10 perform
ii"lp'ne 10 feed the nation is lust as
important II not more so, than IN.
service OF the soldiers who face the
rlhes and big guns SO let us GO az
II flsht now like a brave soldier. striv-
ing TO win the battle which is before
~. vince means larger and better crops
Inc coming season than ever before
Never before was there a brighter
outlook for the farmer. so let's resolve
10 Try ana MAKE this the banner crop
SeHr WILLIAM H. H.
FRINGE George County Va.