The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
HELP N|N HE WAR
 WITH YOUR GARDEN
Plant Summer Garden and Feed Yourself-Soidiers Need All Farm
 CTS Can Rase-Do Your Bit.
By J. s. Knox. Horticulturist with the

By ]. s. Knox, Horticultufist with the
 Extension Division, l. of A. Will the Arkansas troops get plen- ] ty? Ordinarily. we do not raise enough food at home to even feed the farm laborcrs Something must 5e done The summer garden will help solve the problem no not wait. Get at Ii and keep at t Millions or pounds of staple foods can be saved for our soldiers if each family in tho state will supply itself as far as pos sible from the garden throughout the summer and fall Write 70 the ENten- sion Division. InjvefsHy of Arkansas for a garden calendar which will tell you what, how and when to plant vegetables for the summer and fail garden.
 .Prepore the Soil Carefully.
 To have summer garden use every available method 10 keep the soil from drying out during he hot months and keep down the weed crop which is one of the greatest enemies 10 the Arkan- sas gardens The soil for the summer garden should be thoroughly pulver- ized and put in the best possible con dtion. and as a rule the seed should be planted little deeper than they are usually planted in the spring. This will insure better moisture sup ply for germination and al the same time enable the plants to be more drouth resistant Some of the small Ter seeds such as turnip or cabbage will of course, not stand deep plant ing. but W soon as the planting is finished it is generally advisable 10 gently firm the soil over the seed.
 Plant Beans and Tomatoes.
 Both lima and snay or string beans may still be planted and those planted al this time and on up until the first of August will mature before frost Since the bean crop is one which can easily be saved by al- lowing the beans 10 dry on The vines il Is important that gardeners plant \ good sized patch of them Maturing just before frost Us they Will. there is far less damage to feared from wee i wills
 Tomatoes set at this time will pro duce an excellent crop for early fall use and if kept pruned to a single stem will continue 10 bear until frost The green fruit on the vines al that time may be gathered and placed on a shelf in cool oom or cellar where fl will continue to ripen un- til Christmas
 Turnips may he sown during July and August for summer and fall use II is also good idea to SON some of the winter varieties late in the sum mer. These can he banked as soon as the weather turns cold and in this way may be kept throughout the winter
 Put in Irish Potatoes,
 Don't forget to plant a good sized patch of late Irish potatoes during July. If you desire 10 use the home grown seed it is good idea 10 dig them two to three weeks before the planting Is tD be done so as 10 have tkem sprout before planting Use on ly the mature potatoes for seed-cull out those that are small and imma ture To sprout them. select place of medium shade such as is afforded b. an ordinary tree Cover with leaves or straw and keep moist As soon as the sprouts are one-fourth inch long the potatoes should be planted Step ping on each potato as it is planted in the row will bring 1t in direct contact with the moist soil and cause if to grow more quickly. Do not expose the potatoes to the sun any more than is absolutely necessary. If the vines be gin to blight spray with Bordeaux
 Cabbage and Collards.
 Cabbage and collards may be sown now to be transplanted later. The early varieties will be ready for use In the early fall while late maturing varieties will serve for late fall and early winter use Cabbage may pe set out until September and when SC, we're weather comes on can be banked Don't fail to put out good.sized plot of cabbage and make some kraut foi winter use.