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been sacrificed by country folks so
simple as to kill skunks for the small
sum received for the fur. causing a
loss to crops in a single season
amounting to double the value of the
pelt. II permitted to live, the little
fellow would have worked along for
years.
1t is easy to find an excuse for what
we want to do, and skunk killers say
that skunks eat eggs or steal chickens.
The loss from this source is small
and the evidence usually only of a
circumstantial nature.
In Canada the cry of the loon was
heard on the ST. Lawrence River
flocks of ducks passed in their fight /;
a coon was seen at dark scampering
along a thicket. Every year there
seem to be fewer wild animals.
We of the cities who feel We have
literally subscribed to the Red Cross
and various loan drives would be hum
bled by a look into some Of the totter-
ing farmhouses Of the rough mountain
Gus country, where the clapboards were
bare of paint, the shingles warped, q
window pane out here and there, and
through the open door is seen the
cooking range in the one central. gen.
eral living room. Surely money is
scarce there. but in the window il
proudly displayed the Red Cross EN-.
blem. showing the occupants to be
liberal contributors no matter how
small the sum may have been.
The sun., 1918-09-22
CONSIDER THE PIG.

As a source for a quick supply OF
meat and meat products nothing COM
pares with the hog. Observation has
long indicated the striking economical
value OF pigs. and careful research has
abundantly confirmed it. Therefore
the growing Of pigs should appeal to
all who have facilities TO care for
them. Pigs produce pound OF gain
from four to Ave pounds OF dry mat
ter, while fattening cattle require from
ten to twelve pounds. The pig yields
from 70 to 80 per cent. OF his live
weight as dressed carcass. the steer
only from 55 to SIS per cent.
Our specialized agriculture creates
many waste materials that can be
readily utilized only by the hog He
fits into an intensive scheme, adapting
himself to small space If necessary and
utilizing what would otherwise be OF
no value. The products OF the hog
The sun., 1918-09-22
EASTERN FLORIST VISIT CALI.
FORNIA.

EDITOR GARDEN PAGE. New YORK
SUN: Last month we had the pleas
ure of a visit from John Lewis Childs
and i am sending you a, print taken
or any other member Of the trade hap
pen to be out this way it will be a
pleasure to show you these trees.
| The photograph is that of the Giant,
| the largest and oldest of the redwood
trees in this forest. with John Lewis
/ Childs on the right and the writer
on the left with his two little sons.
Allan and Worth Brown. Mr.. Childs
was very much interested in these
trees, which are the largest and old
est growing species of vegetation in
the world. This was Mr.. Childs's first
visit to any of the Big Trees groves
in California, although he has visited
this State a number of times.
The tree in the picture is about sew
enty-five feet around. There are a
great many about as large in the
grove, We are pretty well over with
the freesia season and are pleased
to say that we are clearing up as well
as any previous season regardless Of
the fact that the crop was extra
heavy. This was due to the fact that
freesias are being used more extern
sively this year than ever before on
account of the shortage OF lily of the
valley and japanese lily. bulbs, as
well as the uncertainty OF the receipt
OF French or Dutch bulbs.
We feel that we should do some
thing in a patriotic line in connection
with our business; so in addition to our
| flower seeds and flower bulbs we are
preparing to put out about the same
| acreage. possibly more. In vegetable
seeds this coming winter.
JAMES A. Brown.
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DEATH OF WILLIAM F. DREER

William F. Dreer died last week at
his summer home in Vermont.
The seed business Of Henry A.
Dreer was established in 1888. The
founder died in the 7o's and the con-
troll passed into the hands Of William
f. Dreer. the son, who has served an
apprenticeship to French and German
horticulturists to obtain the benefits
Of foreign methods. The business
grew wonderfully under the sons
management and is known ito gar
deners all over the world
Mr.. Dreer was an exceedingly mod
est and unassuming man. greatly es-
teemed by all who knew him.
Philadelphia has been noted for its
horticulturists from the time OF the
Bertrams, Marshalls and Pierces an1
later many others known the world
over. Among them all, none have
taken more distinguished. active and
honorable part than the Dreers in the
advancement Of farming and garden
ing
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PLANT PEONIES NOW.

Peonies can be usec for various pur-
poses. for massing in lawns. fronting
borders of shrubbery. in long lines along
walks and driveways and in formal
gardens. There are varieties and COL
lors for all purposes. the singles. jap
anese with larger anthers, anemone.
semi double. of which Stephania Is a
good example,; crown, such az Nine
de Vatry; the bomb, we'll illustrated
by the Felix Crousse; the semi-rose.
such as Asa Gray. and the full double.
which Is probably in greatest demand.
BY selecting different types the m
terest in peonies will be heightened
and by a proper selection Of varieties
the period of bloom can be extended
over a period Of six weeks or more.
Dealers will help In making proper
selections.
In purchasing peonies it is i'm
portant to purchase strong roots. not
only because they will flower sooner
than small roots but they develop in
better shape and make better plants.
Peonies are purchased only once. that
Is good roots. as they will last longer
than the purchaser II properly planted.
Good drainage Is vital for peonies.
Water is essential before and during
the blooming period. but excessive
moisture is injurious. Give peonies a
position where they will have the
full sunlight. and they should never
be planted where they do. not have
the sun part of the day. Planting
where they are sheltered from high
winds saves the flowers from whip
ping.
Peonies are gross feeders and
should be carefully planted. as this is
about all the care they ask. In my
own garden holes are dug three feet
deep. The top soil is carefully piled
n one heap and the subsoi,
in another. The subsoil is mixed with
manure and thrown back into the hole
and on this the top soil. which has
also had old manure mixed with II. is
placed and in this the peonies are
planted.
In borders the customary way is to
dig the trenches two and a half fee,
deep and three feet wide, filed with
rich top soil and old manure. Where
the top soil Is deep and the subsoi
porous spading in manure literally
will be all that is necessary. Set the
roots thirty inches apart each way
three to four feet in rich soil. BE
careful to mix the manure thoroughly
with the earth.
What has been said so often regard
ing keeping the roots of trees and
shrubs moist after they are dug and
until they are replanted applies
equally 10 peonies. Keep the sun and
wind from drying the roots and have
the holes large enough so the roots can
be spread out in their natural posi-
ton. Set the eyes of the roots three
inches under the surface of the ground
Label each plant with a stake and
also keep a record or diagram so the
The sun., 1918-09-22
A MOTOR TRIP THROUGH NEW
ENGLAND.

In a motor trip OF nearly 1000 miles
through New England and New York
the roads were uniformly good. The
excellent roads made marked i'm
preston. Only a few years ago 1t
would have taken weeks Of hard travel
to cover the distance now made COM
fortably In a few days. Across the.
White. the Green and the Adirondack
mountains the roads were uniformly
good. The roads were well posted with
warn motorists. Connecticut was par
ticularly well protected.
The general use of motor cars by
farmers for business and pleasure was
noticed throughout the trip. The
thrift Of the New England farmer in
getting the most from his place and
keeping up the buildings. fences and
yerd about the home might be profit
| ably studied by some of his Western
neighbors.
The flower gardens were attractive
about many places. but there were
very many that might be greatly i'm
proved by the use of few orna-
mentals. flowers and fruits.
The masses OF hydrangeas through
Connecticut and Massachusetts, were
| beautiful and the shade trees every
where in New England completely
overhung the roadways; the gigantic
old elms are unequalled.
At Saybrook. Conn. on the grounds
of the Saybrook Inn, is what is said to
be the largest maple tree in New Eng
land. and it certainly is a monster
maple. The inn originally was the
home Of Capt. Morgan. the first pilot
Of Fulton's Hendrix Hudson.
Charles Dickens was friend of
Capt. Morgan's and is said to have
visited Morgan at his Saybrook home
Capt. Morgan was the original of
Capt. Jorgan in "A Message From the
Sea-" in Christmas Stories"
In Connecticut and Massachusetts,
there are many wonderful estates, acres
OF lawns with a large variety of orna-
mental trees and gardens with green
houses and conservatories and large
mansions. but II is from the appear
ance of the hons and farm of average
size that the character and spirit OF
the people may be judged. People who
| manage to thrive on the rugged hill
sides of New Hampshire may be ex-
pected to be as sturdy as the granite
rocks OF which the hills are composed
The Green Mountains have more soil
and vegetation than the White Noun
tains and there are in consequence
more farms. many bordering beautiful
lakes. 1t Is no wonder that natives
of Vermont are proud of their green
hills The scenery throughout the
State Is magnificent and inspiring.
over all New England and northern
New York during the last of August
the crops showed the results OF a very
dry season. Coming down from an
elevation fields that looked like tall
hay allowed to ripen too much before
cutting proved to be corn with the
tops completely dried up.
The absence OF animal life was par
ticularly noticeable. Surprisingly few
birds were SEEN no rabbits. Only one
little chipmunk was seen. and the ia
mll!ar odor of the skunk, formerly fire.
quently met with in travels along
country roads, was missed until after
crossing the Canadian border. This
valuable little insect exterminator has
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may be cured and treated in variety
Of ways and held indefinitely.
1t is hard to conceive of well bal
anced farm in New York State without
at least a few hogs. Many village and
suburban homes where proper facili-
ties obtain could probably keep a pig.
Hog raising in New York should be
considered as factor of diversity and
economy and not in the light of extern
sive commercial competition with
Western swine feeders.
Forage and waste materials, mod
estly supplemented at the end Of the
feeding period with grains largely
home grown, may be readily converted
into pork. Hogs wifi thrive through
the use Of dairy byproducts, roots
forage crops, pasture and kitchen
refuse II properly handled.
The rapidly Of increase with hogs
Is a vital factor in increasing the sup
J y OF meat. 1t is also significant In
liquidating the initial cost OF a brood
SOW, as the first litter may offset her
initial cost. Good management, which
avoids disease and insures thrift, will
lead to profits.
Spring pigs usually thrive, but fall
rigs arc not so likely to do well. The
chief difficulties encountered in the
rearing OF fall pigs have to do with
keeping them warm and dry, main
tanning sanitary conditions and keep
ing them we'll fed. The question there
fore is not so much one OF conserving
pigs as one OF giving every pig the
best possible chance for growth.
The sun., 1918-09-22
FREESIAS.

Surely every one can grow freesias
successfully. as their requirements can
be met in every home. The beauty
and fragrance Of the flowers and their
keeping qualities make them one OF
the most desirable flowers for indoor
culture. A dozen bulbs may be had for
80 cents, and as six will make a good
show In 81 inch pot they are within
the reach Of all.
Purity Is the variety generally
grown. The flower stem is long and
strong; the flowers are slistening
white, In long racemes OF five to eight
large. tubular fiorets. The cut flowers
will expand and keep in water for two
weeks. seeming the whole house. Re-
fracta alba has flowers Of white, with
the lower segments spotted lemon, on
shorter stems than Purity. Their fra
GRANGE Is remarkable and lasting
Leichtlinii major Is creamy white.
shading to yellow and orange blotches.
Recently new hybrids have been de-
veloped with shades ranging through
lavenders, plnks, puppies and various
combinations OF colors. These sell at
81 dozen.
Plant freesias Immediately In good
pottfng soil with which a little sharp
sand has been mixed to make the soil
open and porous. Place the bulbs an
inch ,or more apart and just cover
them with soil. pointed end up. They
can be set away almost anywhere for
a month or six weeks for the roots to
form. II they are left for two months
no harm will be done. The pots must
be watched to see that the soil does
not dry out, giving Just sufficient
moisture to keep the earth moist but
not wet.
The temperature should never be
above IS to 10 degrees. and 80 will be
better. At night the temperature may
fall as low as 40.
While growing, freesias need a light
and airy location.
The flower stems are slender and
should be supported by fine stakes.
The flowers do not appear until about
five month. after planting.
After fo"erins keep the plants sup
piled with water until the leaves turn
yellow.
Between the dropping of the flowers
and the commencement Of the leaves
HANGING color supply liquid manure
| occasionally.
When the foliage has turned yellow
the bulbs may. be left in the pots until
July or August, neither heat nor
drought then seeming to injure them
until they are potted again for next
seasons flowers.
For cut flowers, when the first
flower Is ready to open on a stem. cut
the full stem and place it in vase OF
water In dark, cool place. In three
days II will have grown several inches
and all the flowers will be open.
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names of each plant will not be lost
or forgotten.
After the ground has frozen. mulch
with straw or leaves about three
inches, to prevent the ground alter
na.ely freezing and thawing. which
causes the roots to heave.
From the middle of September to
the middle of October is the best time
to plant peonies. Once planted they
.ast for years. I know Of one plant set
out more than thirty years ago still
thriving and producing fine flowers
every year.
The sun., 1918-09-22
SHORT HILLS DAHLIA SHOW.

The tenth annual dahlia show Of
the Short Hills. N. ]. Garden Club
will be held Saturday. Sept. 2s, from
2 until p. NJ. There will also he
a special exhibit of vegetables. Ad-
mission SO cents. The proceeds to be
devoted to the Short Hills Unit Of the
Woman's Land Army.
The judges will be: c. II. Totty OF
Madison, ". j.; Bertrand F'arr, Wyo-
missing. Pa. and w. A. Orton,' dahlia
expert Of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Mrs. o. p. Chapman, Westerly. r. l..
and Miss McIlvaine will judge the
flower arrangements
AT o'clock the blooms will be sold
at auction.
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dltlon of pasturagc also declined
greatly.
The barley and rye crops will "a,
exceed all previous records, and with
average weather conditions from no,
to harvest buckwheat and rice will n.
in the same class. In addition. than
will be large crops of potatoes. cottor
tobacco and hay.
1t should be noted. however, that ths
big crops Of this year are due no, IA
large yields per acre but to large IN.
creases in the acreage planted and
these increases have been made in
spite OF shortage of labor, fertilizer
and supplies of all kinds.
The National Utility Rabbit Assoc,s.
ton has been organized In Enslana
under the support Of the Food Pm.
auctions Department OF the British
Government to assist in the deyelon.
ment of utility rabbit keeping and the
formation of rabbit clubs throughou,
the country. Lord Lambourne ia
president.
All existing rabbit clubs and scci.
ctles are invited to become affiliated
and the Food Production Department,
has agreed to make grant Of 81 800
to meet the initial expenses.
The affillation fee for clubs Of TWEEN.
ty members is s1.25 a year.
There is an idea here for the Food
Administration to adopt. II people
knew how to raise and cook rabbits
there would be much less beef and
porl: consumed.
The sun., 1918-09-22
MOhican Supremacy
Scores of letters like these:

From Beverly, Mass.-''Last season pur-
chased a few roots from -. from -, and
from -; varieties which you do not list, and
for all their talk of size and vgor of plants, they
did not compare in either case with the roots
you have supplied me with for several years. !"
From St. Louis, Mo-"The Peonies have
just been received. The enormous size. of
your roots has agreeably surprised me- Last
year bought some roots from -. One was
for immediate effect at double price, and only
one mot the extra sized one) bloomed. With
out exaggeration can say that your roots are
from three to six times as big and vigorous"
From Luverne, Minn.-"Yourr roots are just
bursting with healthy plant life, and if they
are 'one-year-olds,' they must have failed to
take account of their second and third birth
days. The amount of fibrous roots in these
clumps is just simply wonderful. As special
lists in your line you seem to be, and believe
you really are, in class by yourselves, pro-
ducng Peony roots that are upequalled in the
United States"
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them some beautiful white carnations
and roses. One boy when I repassed
him asked me. What is the name Of
this, lady?' told him a rose. and he
replied they have them in France, but
they don't smell like this. And in
this connection II Is interesting to note
that the Italian scientists tell us that
more associated ideas are aroused by
the sense of smell than by either
sight or sound, and this may prove a
tremendous factor in reconstruction
work.
Il and my workers have many ten
der experiences daily. such as a man
too III to raise his head who whispers
to me to put a flower by his pillow,
where he may enjoy the perfume.
Another boy from Seattle who begs
me to put just one spicy rose under
his pillow when no one is looking,
and so on. only wish could have the
Fuel Administrator 60 around with
me for one week, for then I know
he would be convinced Of the ard OF
flowers in convalescence and that the
florists and owners OF greenhouses
would have their full quota Of coal
necessary to make It possible to con-
tinue this splendid work"
The office Of the National League
for woman's Service is at 257 Madi-
son avenue. New York. 1t is impos-
sible for the league to have too many
flowers. Those who have flowers that
can be spared should send them to
the league. Any who have flowers
but no means Of shipping them will.
upon notice to the league, stating
quantity and variety, be cared for by
the league.
The sun., 1918-09-22
1918 HARVEST.

In the United States as a whole the
production of the chief food crops this
year will be large. but less than was
expected a month ago. Corn fell off
S per cent or 10000. 600 bushels. The
expected harvest OF wheat and rye de-
creased 2 per cent. or 1900. 900 bush
els, and potatoes per cent. The con-
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MONEY TO GROW WHEAT.

The Patriotic Farmers Fund, Utica,
n. Y. Will loan New York State farm
crs any sum up to $40 an acre, on
approved per cent. notes. for seedine
wheat land. Only the farmers sigma.
ture Is required The money can be
used to buy seed and fertilizer and
TO pay for labor and equipment.
Money is also loaned to purchase hogs
and sheep.
The sun., 1918-09-22
DAHLIA SHOW.

The Dahlia Show opens at the Engi-
neering Building. SO West Thirty ninth
street. between Fifth and Sixth ave
nues, Tuesday September "a. to II
P. NJ, and Wednesday and Thursday
25th and 26th. from 10 A. NJ. to 10
p. NJ. Admission free.
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The average beginner can reason
ably expect to get an average or at
from a small flock in the back yard.
Every back yard poultry keeper
should try to get as much more as
possible.
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FARMERS AND GARDENERS
TRAINED AT COLUMBIA
UNIVERSITY.

In a recent trip TO the Morningside
institution l was most happily sur
prised by the Offering in agriculture
and in the means for teaching It. The
personnel of the staff is strong, in
cluding men OF national reputation for
The sun., 1918-09-22

Duroc and Berkshire swine are in
great demand. Both are offered in the
advertising columns this week. Those
contemplating purchasing will prob
ably save money and be sure Of stock
by ordering promptly.
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Long Island has practically the
same area and population as Holland
The produce taken from the soil in
Holland is twenty-one times as great
as that taken from, Long Island
The sun., 1918-09-22

The chimney swift furnishes one OF
the unsolved problems of bird life,
The fiocks drift slowly south until on
the northern coast of the Gulf of
Mexico they became an innumerable
host. Then they disappear and for
FIVE months their hiding place is a
mystery.
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There is still time to set out aspara-
gus and rhubarb roots. perennial onion
sets, roots or hardy perennials and
lilies. Sweet peas may be sown in
October and in October and November
set out hyacinths. tulips, narcissi and
other hardy bulbs.
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This is the season for starting bulbs
Of narcissus in bowls of damp moss,
or gravel and water, for Christmas
flowers. The bulbs are sure to flower
In the window of a living room. About
the only care required is to keep them
supplied with wafer.
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Autumn is the time for deep plough
ing on the farm and deep spading in
the garden. Ploughing done in the au-
tumn saves time during the busy
spring season.
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Farm machinery is constantly ad-
vancing in price. Keep all machines
under cover when not in use.
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A plentiful supply OF green food is
necessary for hens and should be given
while 1t Is fresh.
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All who can give six weeks to help
ing harvest the apple crop may apply
at the Farm Bureau office, A Elm
street Rochester, n. Y. or to the Farm
Bureau offices at Lockport, Albion and
Sodus, n. Y. Apple pickers earn from
81 to Sc per Gay.
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Sow seeds Of sweet allyssum. candy
tuft, mignonette, linaria and calendula
in pots or boxes for winter Towering
in light windows or Conservatives.
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SWINE.

Registered Baby Duroc Pigs now ready,
furnish any amount unrelated ns follows
Single pigs. $50 each, So per pair u- 80
per trio, express paid. Bred sowa tur Ia.
farrow, SIS each. Place your orders now.
Start RICH; with stock from the largest
champion herd of Durocs in the east
BEbROSE STOCK FARMS. Poolvillc. y Y.
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Gala lilies are popular and OF easy
culture. Start the bulbs in pots at
once.
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Courses in Agriculture
Rutherford. New Jersey.

POT-GROwN and Runner stravhsrrv
Plants. For september and Fall pIantinF
VIII bear fruit next summer Also Rasn-
Grape. Rhubarb. Asparagus Plants; Frnit
Trees, shrubs. Catalogue free. HARRY b,
SQulRES, Good Ground. y. Y.
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The stock OF autumn bulbs, hya-
cinths, tulips. crocus. narcissus and
others is likely tozhe short this season,
bulbs will be received from Europe,
and the American supply is limited.
1t is advisable to get possession Of
what may be wanted as soon as possi-
BILE to avoid disappointment.
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Pergolas covered with different va
rieties Of gourds are ornamental and
interesting. Give gourds plenty OF
water and liquid manure.
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: A few Dutch bulbs have arrived. in
GLIDING hyacinths, tulips. narcissi, &C.
American bulbs are also offered and
are quite as good as the imported
stock.
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BEAUTIFUL ANGORA Cats and XII
tens: make the best ratters $500 n
stamp for reply BAY VIEW FARM. nor,
haven. Maine.
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FARM PRODUCE.

HONEY.
Only sweet cur Forefathers knew. Pure
New York Sthte Bsemade honey. 10.
pals. $3.50: 10 ID pail. SO 10. AMI 60 ID.
can, $500, delivered to your door, either
Glover or BrCkwheat Mayor.
Tho Deroy TAYLOR Co. Newark. New York.
NEW CLOVER ITDNEY--l0 h pals.
So 80: Id cans. 8 s.: 3 III. cans. 400,
sent by insured parcel post. postage and
insurance prepaIi hy me
GEO. SHIBER Randolph. y. y.