Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-05-24

and Pedagogical, have been secured 20
take charge of the courses. This fact,
together with the maturity of the men
admitted to the courses, should assure
the state a strong teaching force in vo-
cational agriculture the coming year.
A general study Of farm crops will
be made with special reference TO the
crops adapted to Georgia Forage crops
and grasses will be given as much con-
sideration as possible. Some time will
be devoted to the crops adapted to the
different sections of the state . s.-
In soil physics, soil will be studied
from the standpoint of their origin and
their physical properties as related to
plant growth. Soil fertility will con-
slider the factors affecting crop produc-
tion and the methods of increasing
crop yields by proper soil management.
fertilizers. crop rotation, drainage and
cultivation.
The course in agricultural engineer
ing will include the study of farm ma
chlnery and it's practical operation in
the field under actual field condition.
The theory and operation of gasoline
engines. Farm surveying as applied to
terracing, ditching and drainage Com
pass surveying and plotting of fields
and the estimation of the area in them.
The course in horticulture will deal
with the principles of plant culture
and the principles of fruit growing.
Time will be devoted to a study of va
rieties of fruits for the home orchard !;
to methods of planting, tillage and
handling of the principal truck crops :;
to the construction and management of
hotbeds and to the planning and care
of the home garden. Methods of spray
ing will be taught in connection with
the car and management of the or
chard and garden crops. Parallel read
ing required. Three lectures and two
laboratory periods during July. Pro-
fessor FL. p. Stuckey.
The course in animal husbandry viii
include a study of the origin, history
and adaptation of the common classes
of animals suited to. southern condi-
tions, and also practice work in judy
ing live stock Complete feeding and
MANAGEMENT of live stock will be con-
sidered The value and use of feeding
stuff will be discussed and practice VIII
be given in compiling, rating and ACT
ually feeding the various classes OF
farm animals. ..
In order to meet the demands of our
vocational agricultural teachers Tor Pro
fessionaI and technical Improvement
special courses will also be offered at
the regular sessions of the university
1918.
The Georgia state vocational board
reouires that all of the men now IN
service spend this period at the unlVer-
sitv The teacher receives regular pay
for this time. ...
These courses will be along two spe-
cifc lines-professional and technical
The professional work is designed 10
give definite vocational point or view
and also special work IN cIassl0oii'
field and laboratory methods.
The technical work can be chosen py
the student to meet his particular
naeds The entire field of technical aS-
ricuIture will be open for this election.
no your bit for your state and nation
nov, nv preparing to teach Voca'lonal
courses in the schools of Georgia
Greater efficiency alons vocational llhes
is essential to the maintenance OK the
independence of our ss7te ana our ma
tion proficiency in this direction IN
sures the defeat of Germany
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Planting Sorghum for Syrup Pro-
duction
I H. D.. Chattanooga. Tenn, writes
Kindly advise me the best way 10 pant
cane seed for syrup.
SORGHUM cane seed may be planted
for the production .ofvsySup IN the. lCl-a
lowing manner The land should De
carefully prepared by blowing and Gull
tivating until a fine and friaole seed
bed is obtained. Then lay 1t OH IN
about AS foot rows. If the land is very
thin five-foot rows may be essential.
plant the cane seed as soon as practi-
cable using any drill that will dis
tribute il uniformly in the ground to
denth of about two inches. If there is
nIentv of moisture available at the
time of planting a quick termination
will ensue and uniform stand VIII De
obtained The stalks of cane should De
left six inches apart in the drill
Thicker planting than this will prob
ably make them understood, and WIDER
planting larger and coarser than is de-
sirable. At the time OF planting Ter
tilize the land rather literally. The Ter
tilizer may be broadcasted or put on in
two applications We prefer to use it
all at one time To this end we sug-
gest that you make a mixture of equal
parts of cottonseed meal and acid phoS-
nhate and use under the drill row at
the rate of 500 pounds per acre. II you
prefer, however, you may put 2OO
mounds under the drill at the time OF
planting If it is put on as a side APP
plication il should be scattered over the
ground and worked into the soil with
the cultivator, used to break the crust
on the soil and destroy incipient weed
growth. Cultivate frequently so as to
keep the crop free of weeds and trash.
Plant the sugar drip variety.
. 1t will take this crop about 12O to
$50 days to mature or reach proper
condition for il to be harvested for the
making of syrup. The length of time
a crop requires to mature will be de-
termined to a considerable extent. by
seasonal conditions.
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LEADING VARIETIES OF CORN FOR
GEORGIA