Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-07-22

than almost any crop which can be
utilized. They are Objectionable in
that they produce a soft, oily pork
Studies are now being undertaken
standing of the causes of soft pork
and the means which should be
employed to overcome this diff
Guilty. If this can be done it will
be great advantage to our hog
owners, and the Georgia State Col
effectively ale g this line as its
limited resources permit.
Chufas may be made available
for grazing from September 18th to
December 1st. They are easily es-
tablished and are well relished by
which have probably, been over
looked. 1t is one recommended to
the favorable consideration of hog
raisers and especially those who
are. endeavoring to provide graz
ing crop which may. be utilized dur
ing every month of the year
Sweet potatoes may be grown
everywhere, and while they are
not our leading grazing crop they
can be utilized as extensively as
almost any one we grow. They are
adapted to a great Variety of soils
a proper, successio'', be made to
provide grazing for long period of
time. Of course, seasonal condi-
tions influence the time and the
methods in which they can be used
to a considerable extent In the
sandy soils of south Georgia where
the climate is mild they can prob
ably be grazed up to January@$1 st
In north Georgia they could prob
ably not be grazed SO satisfactorily
after November 18th or December
LIST. The sweet. potato, under any
sort m
make relatively large yield and
so provide a large amount of food
and thereby increase the carrying
capacity of the land,
The last crop, l desire to men
course et1 should be eeJ planted n esTIy IN
the season. While in some sections
of the state they may be planted
alone, it is preferable to combine
them with corn. The beans, by rea-
son of their heavy covering, resist
weather conditions to good adva-
tage and in the southern part Of
the state where the soils are sandy
may be grazed for a long period
of time. AS rule they will not
be ready to turn on before Novem-
Der LIST to 18th, but they may be
grazed, though exposed to the vary,
mate up to February 18th in many
localities.
The wise and progressive Lame
owner now finds that a diversifica-
ton of crops is desirable. He also
realizes that he must emphasize
the production of livestock so as
to keep his farming operations on
proper balance. On this account
he should concentrate his attention
more on hog production than has
ever been true before. There is nc
class of animals which he car
start with at so small an outlay
and which will multiply and devol-
op so rapidly as the hog. Probably
no class of animals can be so cheap
~ and effectively maintained or
our farms with a moderate use OF
concentrates. Just in proportion as
we are able to increase and dtvel-
op our livestock industries will WE
side sources of the supplies OF
meat and fat, we need, and at the
same time develop the fertility OF
our soil and put our agriculture or
safe and profitable basis.
Sweet Potato Club Notes
The frequent showers have made
it possible to secure good stands on
the clay lands. Sandy soils nearly
always give a good stand easily
lop dressings of fertilizer. 1t pays
better to put fertilizers in the row
before planting. A side dressing
may be made, however when con-
sidered desirable. This is best done
lust before the vines begin to run
in making potatoes and. the ferti-
'izer should run high in phosphorus
For those that have never had
much success with potatoes, seed Sc
lection offers a possible remedy
Tor those that desire OF make the
most of the crop, seed selection Of
ters a fine opportunity.
For seed selection cut vines as soon
as possible. Get these cuttings at
least twelve inches long. Plant
them on very low beds, beds that
have been almost leYeled by harrow
4ng. In planting, lay the cutting
down and cover all but the very tip
with dirt. Such cuttings should be
planted on ground where sweet po-
tatoes have not grown for or 5
years. This practically insureS a
disease-free seed crop.
For selection, save those potatoes
that are absolutely clean skinned,
diminished potatoes. BY this selec-
ton the crop is improved year after
year.
A storage house keeps 90 to 80 per
cent of the potatoes harvested with
out being frosted, clean skinned and
Iic1IHSl cut IloE -DfulSed. Inc cost
of storage should not exceed zoe
per bushel, and should add soc to
the value per buShel next April. If
should also keep 40 to SO per cent
more potatoes. This has been the
common experience with storage
houses the past three years.
Anyone wishing additional copies
OF these letters address Division of
horticulture, Georgia State College
OF Agriculture, Athens Ga,
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