The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-09
HELP WIN TIE WAR
 WITH YOUR GARDEN
Plant a Summer Garden and Feed Yourself-SoIdiers Need All Farm
 CTS Can Rase-Do Your Bit
By J. s. Knox, Horticulturist with the
 Extension Division. IT. of A.

By J. s. Knox, Horticulturist 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 Extee- sion Division, University of Arkansas for a garden calendar which will tell you what, how and when to plant vegetables for the summer and fall 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 greatest 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 a rule the seed should be planted a little deeper than they are usually planted ia the spring. This will insure a better moisture sup ply for germination and at the same time enable the plants to be more ,ots Nf a l. Ter seeds such as turnip or cabbage will. of course, not stand deep plant ing. but ae 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 a 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 Suce an excellent crop for early fall use and if kept pruned to q single stem will continue to bear until frost The green fruit on the vines at that time may be gathered and placed on shelf in a cool room or cellar where 1t will continue to ripen un- til Christmas.
 Turnips may be sown during July and August for summer and fall use l, is also a good idea to SOW some of the winter varieties late in the sum mer These can be banked as soon ae 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 to use the home grown seed it is a good idea to dis them two to three weeks before the planting is to be done so as to have tkem sprout before planting. Use on iS lGt udtuIt pOtdlOtS LOT -tull out those that are small and imma- ture. To sprout them, 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. Step ring on each potato as il is planted in the row will bring 1t in direct contact with the moist soil and cause it 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 sovn now to be transplanted later. The early varieties will be ready for use tn the early fall while late maturing varieties will serve for late fall and early winter use. Cabbage may DC 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 for winter use.