The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15
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By J. S. Knox, Hort.culturist with the

Extension Division, U. of A.
 Will the Arkansas troops get plen- ty? Ordinarily, we do not raise enough food at home to even feed the farm laborers. Something must be done. The summer garden will help solve the problem. Do not wait. Get at 1t and keep at it. Millions of pounds of staple foods can be saved for our soldiers if each family in the state will supply itself as far as pos sible from the garden throughout the summer and fall Write to the Exten- sion Division, University of Arkansas for garden calendar which will tell you what, how and when to plant vegetables for the summer and fail garden
 Prepare the Soil Carefully.
 To have summer garden use every available method to keep the soil from drying out during the hot months and keep down the weed crop which is one of the gfeatest enemies to the Arkan- sas gardens. The soil for the summer garden should be thoroughly pulver- ized and put in the best possible con- dition, and as rule the seed should be planted a little deeper than they are usually planted in the spring. This will insure a better moisture sup ply for gerrnination and at the same time enable the plants to be more drouth resistant. Some of the small I1, 10 will, of course, not stand deep plant ing, but as soon as the planting is finished it is generally advisable to 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 at 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 to dry on the vines it is important that gardeners plant g. good sized patch of them. Maturing just before frost as they will, there is far less damage to feared from wee wills.
 Tomatoes set at this time will pro duce an excellent crop for early fall use and if kept pruned to single stem will continue to bear until frost The green fruit on the vines at that time may be gathered and placed on a shelf in a cool room or cellar where it will continue to ripen un- til Christmas.
 Turnips may be sown during July and August for summer and fall use. It is also good idea to SOW some of the winter varieties late in the sum- mer. These can be banked as soon as the weather turns cold and in this way may be kept throughoutSthe winter.
 Put in Irish Potatoes.
 Don't forget to plant good sized patch of late Irish potatoes during July. If you desire to use the home grown seed it is good idea to dig them two to three weeks before the i planting is to be done SO as to have tfem sprout before planting. Use on fy the mature potatoes for seed-cull out those that are small ana lmHd- ture. To sprout then, select a place Of medium shade such as is afforded by 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. Steps ping on each potato as 1t is planted in the row will bring it in direct contact with the moist soil and canee 1t 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 cohards.
 Cabbage and collards may be sown now to be transplanted later. The early varieties will be ready for use fin the early fall while late maturing varieties will serve for late fall and early winter use. Cabbage may De set out until September and when re- were weather comes on can be banked. Don't fail to put out a good-sised plot of cabbage and make some kraut fof winter use.