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The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

counties that have them pay the other
half. An experienced farm agent
commands a salary Of $1,000 to 81
800. Mr.. Collins gave reasons why ~
county could afford to be without one
and seems to have impressed his
hearers that he was right. The fol-
lowing committee was appointed to
present a petition to the farmers of
Lincoln county and then to the fiscal
court for an allowance of 5000 year
for a county agent: Messrs. w. p.
Grimes, w. P. Owens and w. o. Wal
ker.-Stanford Interior Journal.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
Spoke to Good CrOWd

Thos. H. Collins, of Madison coun-
ty, spoke here to a good crowd Mon
day afternoon on Farming and the
Importance of County Farm Agents"
He made capital talk and told of
the many advantages to be derived
from having a man in the county to
demonstrate farming in a practical
and up-to-date way-a man who had
studied the subject and given much
time to the practice. The Federal
government pays half the salary of
the county farm agent and the
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
= AT SAME TINE AND PLACE :
LONG TOM
will make the season at
$40 to Insure Living Colt

This jack is of big bone, good head
and ears and must be seen to be APP
preciated. His colts are of excep-
tional size and quality. Every man
that has ever bred to him is his life
long friend and patron.
Long Tom is by VIM. Todd's big
jack, he by Marmaduke; LIST dam by
Big Andy, he by Tom Keene, he by
Rube Ellington; End dam by Lear's
Napoleon.
Money due in all cases when colt is
foaled, mare parted with or bred to
another horse of jack. Mares kept on
grass at ten cents per day. Not re-
sponsible for accidents, but all care
taken to prevent same.
State Fair Premium Kentucky Red
Berkshire Swine for sale at all times.
William B. Turley
Phone 1901 IA St Richmond, KY
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

SIR
Under Section 1903, Ky. Statutes,
hereby return to you without my ap-
proval, the Ordinance passed by the
Board of Council at the regular meet
ing April 5, 1917, placing a License
Tax of $500 per day on itinerant
Peddlers and Merchants taking or
ders by sample for future delivery.
This Tax being prohibitory, | am
clearly of the opinion that it is I'M
constitutional and against public pol
icy and would also involve the city in
endless litigation in the way of dam
age suits, etc.
| have discussed the matter with
various attorneys and the consensus
of opinion is that the ordinance will
not stand the test of the law. For
these reasons | hereby veto said or
dinance.
(SignedD Sam1 Rice, Mayor.
16
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
noon, at her home in Burnamwood.
Z Z


A lovely party of the week was
that of Mrs. Henry Cosby given on
Thursday afternoon. Bridge was the
order of entertainment and nine ia
bles were used in the games.
The afternoon concluded with a de-
licious salad and ice course and two
beautiful fancy handbags were given
as prizes, the first going to Mrs. R.
c. Boggs, and the second to Miss
Marianne Collins.
Miss Mary Q. Covington entertain
ed at Bridge on Saturday afternoon
in compliment to Mrs. William Mar
stellar.
ffft
Mr.. and Mrs. Donaldson Altman, OF
Noblesville, Indiana, are the proud
parents of a handsome little daughter
which arrived on the 14th. The little
lady has been named Virginia.
Elder Joe Grant and wife spent
Saturday and Sunday with his son
Joe Grant, near Richmond.-Nichol
asville Journal.
Miss Drusilla Turner has returned
from a visit to Mrs. ID. L. Cobb a
Richmond.-Cynthiana Democrat.
Mr.. Jonah Park of Uuion City, VIII,
spent the winter in Asheville, n. c.
has returned feeling greatly improv
ed in health.
Hon. J. A. Sullivan reached HON,
Friday from the South. He visitet
many sections while absent. He il
looking well.
Mrs. c. H. Mainhart and son, Don
aid, spent Sunday with Mrs. T.
Rice at Nicholasville.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
S132
Sl32,3S9.46

Safe of Kentucky,
County of Garrard, set.
We, NJ. Coy and Clay Brakeman,
president and cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statements are true to the
best of our knowledge and belief.
NJ. Coy, President.
Clay Brakeman, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
by NJ. Coy and Clay Brakeman this
10th day of April, 1917.
r. G. Woods, Notary Public.
My commission expires Jan. Ia, 1920.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

SOoJ,o04.4
State of Kentucky
County of Madison. set.
We, T. J. Curtis and r. f. Turley,
Vice President and Cashier of the a
bove named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to
the best of our knowledge and belief.
T. ]. Curtis, Vice Pres.
R. f. Turley, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day of April, 1917.
w. C. Smith, Notary Public.
My commission expires Feb. 3, 1918.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
MAYORS VETO.
Richmond, KY, April IA, 1917
w. f. Blanton, City Clerk,
Richmond, KY.


Richmond, Ky.
SIR
Under Section 1903, KY. Statutes,
hereby return to you without my ap-
proval, the Ordinance passed by the
Board of Council at the regular meet
ing held April S, 1917, placing a
License Tax of $4,000 per year on
laundries doing business in this city.
| am clearly of the opinion that the
people of Richmond should have the
privilege of having their work done
as cheaply as possible and wherever
they choose, as competition is the life
of trade. l am also of the opinion
that this tax would be class legisla-
ton and tend to build up a monopoly.
For these reasons l hereby veto said
ordinance.
(Signed) Sam'l Rice, Mayor.
Is l t
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

Mrs. Ida Kersey, of Lexington, is
visiting Mrs. Bette Powell.
Rev. J. HI. McClintock and family
Mrs. Mamie Robards, Mrs. T. C.
Wells, of Richmond, and Miss Allie
Baber, of Red House, spent Tuesday
with Mrs. Bette Powell
Mr.. Bud Burgess, Mrs. Mamie Bur-
gis, of Richmond, and Mrs. Leslie
Taylor and family of this place were
the guests of Mrs. Bette Powell last
Friday.
Mrs. Sherman Isaacs and children,
OF Berea, spent the week with Mrs. c.
G. Jenkins.
Mr.. C. G. jenkins spent the week
end with relatives in Berea-{
Miss Bertha -Azbill entertained at
her home on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Charels Curry and family
Misses Beulah Bolton, Bess Azbill
Margaret Young and Thelma Taylor
were the weekend guests of Mrs
Hiram Azbill.
Quite a. large crowd enjoyed the
Easter Hunt at the home of Mrs
Laura Butler on Sunday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Farris, OF
Lexington, and Mr.. Vernon Pigg, Of
Ford, were the guests of Mrs. Laura
Butler on Sunday.
Miss Kate Wells is at home for &
few days stay.
Mr.. Jim Million and family spen
Saturday and Sunday with Mr.. San
Million.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FARMERS BANK

doing business in the town of Kinks
vile, county of Madison, State of
Kentucky, at the close of business on
the 10th day of April, 1917.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
$40 to Insure Living Colt

Peavine's Best is by Rex Peavine
1916, he by Rex Mcdonald 1913. Pea
vines Best list dam Mollie Chief 1861;
End dam Daisy ii, 1929, by Peavine
IS; 3rd dam Mollie III, by Stonewall
jackson "; 4th dam by Mason's
Whip: 5th dam by Walkers Grey Ea-
Bile. Look over this pedigree-an in
bred Peavine backed up by Rex Nc
Donald and Montgomery Chief. While
a young horse yet, / believe he has
proven himself to be the best Peavine
breed son of that sire of show horses,
Rex Peavine IS. Look him over be-
fore you take your mares elsewhere.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
Live Stock Markets

Louisville, April 16.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts 1872 against 1908 last Mon
day. Supply larger than anticipated
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

and with unfavorable reports all a
round trade ruled rather slow; buyers
backward; best light butchers scarce
and sold around steady to shade off,
medium and common kinds 15@25c
lower than last Monday; Gamer and
cutter and bull demand good at fair
rates; buyers backward on steers and
during early session but few changed
hands; high grade feeders and real
good stockers wanted, but trade slow;
choice mich cows in good demand.
Receipts 139 head, market
steady; best veals 1012@11c; medium
and common slow.
Hogs - Receipts 4,266; market
steady to 10c lower; best hogs los ID
up SIC; IL Otto 165 10 s14.55; pigs
$10.65@11.90; roughs s14.S0 down.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts 1913;
market active; best fat sheep $1,000
O.; bucks $40 down; choice lambs
S14.50@15; seconds s12 down.
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.
Butter-Country PIC.
Eggs-Fresh case count Sic doz.;
candled 32c dozen.
Poultry-Hens PIC; spring chick
ems 25@40c; ducks 1Sc; ROSTERS 12c;
turkeys 20@22c; geese 1Oc.
Cincinnati-Hogs $500;
slow; packers and butchers s16@
1915; common to choice S9@15.20;
pigs and lights sS@14.S5; stays ss@
1880. Cattle-Receipts 1000; slow;
steers s7@11; heifers s7@1O.5O; COW
s5.75@9.25; calves steady, $6@12.5O;
sheep steady, s7@11.75; lambs s10@
14.75.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

If you wear dirty clothes,
That's your business.
If you want them cleaned,
That's our business.
Phone 752. DIXIE CLEANERS
10 If
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
Pressure From Sun,a lIohf

The light of the sun exerts a ores
IRE of 10000 tons on the earth. ac-
Ording to a British scientist.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
State Bank & Trust Company

a bank doing business at the town of
Richmond, County of Madison, State
of Kentucky, at the close of business
on April 10th, 1917.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

RESOURCES
Loans and discounts S73. SOC. 90
Due from National banks 53,5O8.42
Actual cash on hand 2.226.17
Overdrafts (unsecured) - 1.2SS.S7
Real estate-banking house 100000
Furniture and fixtures 10000
$l32,3S9.46
LIABILITIES
Capital stock, paid in in
cash --------------$15, 100000
Surplus fund ------ 100000
Undivided profits ------ l,576.65
Deposits subject to check ton
which interest is not paid 1lO, 299.O2
Due state banks, bankers,
and trust companies--- 513.79
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
Forest Hill

Miss Myrtle Order, of Wilmore,
preached at Forest Hill Saturday,
Sunday and Sunday evening. Miss
Cooke and Mr.. Blackburn assisted in
the singing.
Miss Anna Forbes suent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Nola Bonny.
Mrs. Whitaker, of Wilmore, visit
ed friends in this neighborhood Sum-
day.
Miss Bess Azbill spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hiram Azbill.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Million spent
Sunday with Mr.. Jim Million ad fam
lily.
The community meeting held here
Thursday evening was very interest
ing and heartily enjoyed by all. Mr.
Thomas, Mr.. Boggs and Mr.. Russell
we're the speakers of the occasion.
Mr.. Roy Wells and family spent
Sunday with Mrs. c. G. Jenkins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Less Taylor and Mis-!
Edna Haden spent Sunday with Mrs
Hiram Azbill.
Misses Leila Wells, Ollie Butler
Tempest Terril and Mr. Elmer Azbil
spent Sunday with Miss Mamie Griz
zal'd.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
. THE COMBINED STALLION :
PEAVINE'S BEST 5194

Will make the season az my place on
Boggs Lane, two miles south of Rich
poond Of
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
MAYORS VETO.

Richmond, KY, April IA, 1917.
w. E. Blanton, City Clerk,
Richmond, Ky.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

Here is car capable of highest
sane speed. That operated perfect
ly on high gear even from a stand
ing start at traffic officer signal.
That ran like watch for "a hours
and could have run an indefinitely
longer time. That made the start
lingly economical figure of Ia miles
to the gallon of gas. That was in
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

as perfect condition at the end of
this grind as at the beginning. Had
there been hills to climb it would
have shown equal capacity there.
And this car can be bought for
a price several hundred dollars
less than others that have shown
no such f1exibility or city econ
omy.
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18

Miss Dorothy Perry was hostess of
her Bridge Club Wednesday after
The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1917-04-18
Waco Deposit Bank

doing business at the town of Waco,
county of Madison, State of Kentuc-
XIV, at the clsOe of business on the 10
day of April, 1917.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
PROSPERITY VS.. HIGH PRICES

No such thing exists in America as prosperity for
Just one class unless it exists for al So said noted
statesman last fall and millions Of Americans believed
him, but differ from him.
Our present so-caed prosperity is prosperity of the
of the MASSES. ~"
The munitions manufacturer is prosperous because
Europe is clamoring for his products.
The automobile maker prospers because the craze for
the buzz wagon is on the upward slant.
Certain other special industries prosper because war
the struggle. &
And3there the REAL prosperity ends The millions
OF saaried men and women and the more modest wage
years ago Thousands Of printers and publishers are
facing actual ruin The small merchant has difficulty
men are wondering how theycan pay their rent. 4,gi
High prices are the result of this half prosperity but
LLpeople have them to pay: The Classes have the
ng$Where in bazes ii is coming from 0 3s lsS8s
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
AMERICANS ARE BLAMED
Mexicans Accuses Them of Starting
Battle at Ruby.

Douglas, Ariz., Jan. 29.-American
filibusters in an attack on the garri-
son at Casa de Piedra precipitated
the border fight last Friday and Sat-
urday near Stonehouse, Ariz., accord
ing to an official statement issued to-
day in Guaymas by Gen. Francisco R.
Serrano, military commander of Sono-
ra. The statement, is made public
in Aqua Prieta, says:
GAS some American newspapers
have published the statement that
several cowboys were attacked in
Stonehouse, Ark, it having been nee
essary to ask the aid of American
troops to repulse the attackers, 1
wish to explain that the incident was
entirely different and contrary to the
reports.
1.-The truth is that some American
filibusters attacked our garrison at
Casa Gle Piedra, on the Mexican side
of the line, and were repulsed by our
troops after short exchange of
shots.
I'm that region where the incident
took place there have been very fre-
quent incursions by cattle rustlers
from the American side of the line
and that Is why we have been COM
PEELED to redouble our vigilance on
that part of the border"
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
ADVERTISE IN THE TINES.
HOW's THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Ra.s
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Medicine. $50
Hairs Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the
past thlrty-five years, and has be-
remedy for Catarrh. Halls CatarrlA
Medicine acts thru the Blood on thaV
Mucous surfaces, expelling the VH6i.
son from the. Blood and healing the
diseased portions. 7 e a =
. After you have taken Halls IA -
tarrh Medicine for short time ~ ~
Will see q great Improvement in yol,Sy I
general health. Start taking HalTa
Catarrh Medicine at once and ;eet yid 4
OF catarrf. Send for testimonials.
free. S q; ~ - ~ Y,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
Auntie Was Old.

In the days of Barnum an old
"auntie" lived in East Tennessee who
was reputed to be of great age, says
the Philadelphia Ledger. Like all Of
the kind, she was extremely proud of
the distinction, and never underesti-
mated her age in the least. She had
outgrown that weakness decades past,
Barnum heard Of her, and conclud-
ing that if she was as aid as rumor
made her she would be valuable ac-
QUESTION to his show, he sent an agent
down to make an investigation. She
caught the direction of the wind very
promptly, and was prepared for any
test question that might be asked.
Gradually the agent led up to the
crucial interrogatory, and at last
said: "Aunty, do you remember
George Washington 2"
"Does I remember Georges Wash
ington? Why, laws .a-massy, mistah,
reckon ] does. I orter orient r?
For | done nussed him. We played
together eyy daySwhen he was a III
chile.n /. I. I7
Well, do you remember anything
about the revolutionary war?o
"G'way, chilel Yes, indeed, I does
honey. y stood dar lots er times an,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY.
THE END OF THE FIZZLE.

Another long drawn out effort to come to some terms
with Carranza has resulted in the usual fzzle The
joint commission has failed of it's OBJ
Ject because Carranza has refused to rafy the work
Of the commission N
It is the end Of the fzzehat is, of the present zzle
1t Is SAID that General Pershing and his to
are not to be allowed to "take Villa" or protect their
countrymen then they should not be made ridiculous
by compelling them to loaf around and suck their thumbs
Taft tzzled when he sent the army roaring down to
the border and then halted them there Wilson fzzled
when he rushed them into Vera Cruz and then rushed
them out again. a.
And the army is fzzlng because it is not allowed to
do anything but fzzle. ~
With two administrations izzling with two congresses
izzlng and with the army zzling the American peo-
pie seem to be in somewhat of fizze all around
And, from all indications, will keep right on fzzling
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
The COlored Teachers Association.

The Clarendon Association of
teachers in colored schools met in
the colored school building last Sat-
urday. 1t was one of the best meet
lngs of the association. Teachers
from 25 schools were present rep
resenting the following communities:
Eodabar School, Paxville, St. Mark,
Wilson, Harvin, Alcolu, Manning,
Foreston, Big Branch, King Bed,
Motto, st. Matthews, St. Luke, San
Bed, Mt. Nebo, Jordan, ST.. Charles,
Summerton. and others.
The association, decided to hold the
annual county school fair March 16
and the following day March II the
tarmers conference will be held.
There will be two big days in Man
ming, March 10th and 18th.
The contests will be arranged to
suit every community, having the
schools arranged in groups. The far
mers conference will be under man
agement of committee Of leading
colored farmers. An address is to
be delivered by an expert in agri-
culture. Several patrons of colored
schools attended the session last Sat-
urday and the discussion. The next
meeting will be held February 10th.
--"------------- @
nJIEDFnTcJT, rHY rprv..
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31
YOUR BOYS CHUM.

If you are father, you acquainted with your BOYS
chum? Do you know him to be fit company for your
son? '
Every normal boy has singled out from his friends
ana acquantances one particular chum. This chum is
MS other SELF all of the other SELF he will have until
years of maturity develop in him the attraction
you have studied boy nature, or even if you
call your own boyhood days, you must know that they
are the days wherein the lasting impressions of life are
formed 1t is also the period when the domination of
strong personality is most potent for good or evil over
weaker or more plastic nature.
Have you studied your boys chum? 1t may be almost
as necessary as study of the boy himself Is that chum
all you could wish him to be? he stronger or weaker
of purpose and character than your bow? If stronger
all the more for you know his real character
tor ne is as sure to impress his personality up on
son as that strength overcomes weakness
The boy rarely develops habits traits of character
acquired from mere chance acquaintances from
strangers 1t is from his ntmaes that he absorbs ideas
that become fixed in the mind and develop into character
Hence the imperative necessity that those ntimates be
Of right character
Some think it is risky business to attempt to regl-
late sons friendships. Admittedly So yet you have it
IN your power to in large degree control the matter
Every normal boy has great respect for his father
provided that father is deserving of his respect The
first STEP therefore, is and deserve the bows
confidence This accomplished little tactful consid
lahon. O'''
But the way to control the matter is to const
tute your self the boys chum This be done if the
matter IS taken in hand early in the boys life
10 every young boy his father is model of perfection
flls rst boysh ambition is to initiate father If that
father is deserving of imitation and will cultivate his
Iboy's confidence, the problem is solved
Every father should seek first place in his boys con-
hdence Re should make certain that he stands higher
in the boys regard than all Others And as the Years
pass ne should to it that the bond is STRENGTHENED
instead Of weakened But this can only be done Rv lv
entering into the life Of the boy and by making his life
It will pay better than any other investment YOU can
make. 5@& ~
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-01-31

seen de bullets flynn aroun' thicker'n
rain drops"
"Yes-well, how. about the fall of
the Roman empire? Do you recol-
lect anything about that?"
The old woman took a good long
breath, In fact, it amounted to a
sigh. She reflected for few mo-
ments, and said:
"De fact is, honey, I as purity
young den an I don't have very
eXtict recommenbrance bout dat; but
l|does member, now dat you speaks
of hit, dat I did heah de white folks
tell about hearin' sonie'pn drap."
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-19
(Rudbeckia)

3 MANY of the rudbeckias are hardy
and perennial, but they may be treated
as ANIMALS. The flowers are quite
snowy and usually have yellow rays
though some are crimson and others
more or less covered with brown to-
ward the base. The rudbeckias are OF
very easy cultivation, thriving IN al
most any soil and climate. Most OF
them prefer moist soil, but will thrive
in the garden under ordinary cultiva-
ton. Rudbeckia hirta-the black-eyed
Susans, or "nigger-heads," as they are
sometimes called-will thrive in the
hottest and dryest situations. Rud-
bekia triloba, q biennial. perpetuates
itself through self-sown plants. Inc
triloba may be used quite effectively
as a border to a large bed of delphini'
ums, or as screen, as it forms a dense
hush between three and four feet hlgh
The rudbeckias are propagated BY
means of seeds or cuttings, or by divi
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-05-19
FOUR O'CLOCK
fAAi.aLiEiH iaIanal

The mirabilis, sometimes called ehe
Marvel of PERU" is normally perei-s
NAL in its native region, the warmer
parts of America, but under garueh
culture it gives satisfactory results
when treated as an annual. me seeu
may be sown In the early spring unuer
glass and the plants set out IN May
The four-o'clock Is often used as
screen with good results. The coioreu
part of the flower, which is white'
various shss.es of red, and striped y
the calyx, drawn out in the semDianes
of ii .corolla and surrounded at ehe
base by a leafy involucre, In some
cases, as in Mirabilis jalapa, only ohe
flower is borne on an involucre.
The plant is quick-growing, eree.'
hushy herb, attaining to q height q
from two to three feet. Its bloomiht
period is during the late summer mn
autumn. Because oil lis habit Of open