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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
MY WILD FLOWER BED.
ny EMILE II. WALTER.

After my walks In the Northern
woods the first spring spent in the
North my heart was fired with ambi-
ton to own a real wild flower bed.
l selected a spot at the front, close
to the house, partly shaded by trees.
where other flowers did not grow well.
The soil was partly yellow clay, which
had been thrown out in digging the
cellar.
A space three feet wide and the
length of the house was dug out to the
depth of foot and filled in with earth
In which old shingles had rotted away.
Into this ! dug some old manure and
some gravel left by builders years be-
fore.
After the preparation OF the bed
came the delightful part of the under
taking, when l roamed the woods with
basket and trowel looking for choice
wild flowers. The question then be-
came what not to take. for I longed to
dig up whole dells filled with beauty,
and each trip to the woods gave me
new kinds of flowers.
First I found the pink and white
May flowers and wood anemones OF
many shades In the leaf mold hooks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
DIVIDING DAALlA CLUMP

this way, and when washed in the
soil by rains help also to slight
degree the growth of the plant.
Soon after busting the plants the
beetles will disappear, but when the
insecticide IL thoroughly washed from
tho vines by rains t;:cy may reappear.
This is accounted for by the fact that
with the use of their wings these
beetles can leave the vicinity of the
plants more readily than II they were
confined to the ground.
They do not appear to be able, how
ever. TO use these wings quickly, and
are often so clumsy about II that they
fall and begin to crawl along the
a number of them. thus making sure
of their destruction.
Should. however, the beetles be so
numerous that there is every prospect
of their larvae affecting the roots of
the plants. have found that pour
ing about the plants, water in which
tobacco has been soaked. gives good
results. 1t Is also said that a solu-
ton OF kerosene, soap and water,
mixed in the proportion of one gill
OF kerosene oil TO one pound of yellow
soap and one gallon of warm water
If poured sparingly about the roots
destroys the larvae.
EDrToR's NoTB.-Be very careful In
using kerosene oil about the roots of
plants. Many plants are very sensi-
tive, and are killed by even very
little kerosene oil.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
PERENNIAIS FOR EXPOSED AND
DRY SITUATIONS.

Perennials can still be set out safely
II planted in we'll prepared soil they
quickly develop and are sure to please.
Novices usually have complete success
in setting out perennial plants, when
they fear to undertake to care for any
thing more exacting or delicate.
The figures indicate the height of
the plants in inches. The letters show
the particular usefulness Of the plants
B denotes plants that are especially
desirable for borders; c those suitable
for carpet bedding; E low growing
plants good for edging; r plants that
do well in rockeries: w good plants
for stone walls.
Achilea, the Pearl, white, "a.
Ethionema grandifiora, rose pink, "a
r. r.
Alyssum saxatile. yellow, IL.
Arabs alpha. white. s.
I Artemisia Villarsi. white. "a.
Aubrietias, various colors, 4, w. r. L.
Centranthus rubber. red. 80. W. X.
Cerastium Blebersteinii, white, 6,
c.. r.
Dianthus arenarius, white, 10.
Dianthus, cesius. blush gray. g.
w. r.
Dictamnus fraxinella, pink or white
80, r. B.
Doronicums. yellow. 80.
Eryngiums, 80.
Galegas. blue and white, IS.
Genums, various colors, Is.
Gypsophilas, white, "a to SO.
Helianthemums. various colors, ever.
green, low growing evergreens. r.
Linum fiavum, yellow. IS.
Lychnis viscaria, red, evergreen, u.
Sedum. low growing.
Solidago. golden rod. from 10 to 120
Statices latifolia, blue. IL. Il. r.
Next week q list Of perennials will
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27

Of the hillsides; the bloodroot, which
requires such care to prevent it's
bleeding, and later the trilliums and
fronds of the ferns just pushing
through the mold.
Deeper in the Moods L found the
Jack IN the pulpit, and everywhere
about the woods were beds Of blue,
white and even yellow violets.
1t was temptation to take tho more
developed and therefore more beauti-
full specimens, but resisted and Sc
lected those just showing through the
soil but with large, well developed
roots on which left a quantity Of the
mold so that the plants scarcely felt
the removal. They were put into my
bed on reaching home or were left in
the dew over night and set out early
the next morning.
My most wonderful find was the
maidenhair fern on its long black glis-
tening stem. These found among the
rocks on the hillsides in the woods
deepest recesses. After planting the
ferns threw over the bed all the moss,
wood fibre and earth left in the bas-
kets and some leaf earth which I made
by packing in a cement bin all the fall
leaves lawn rakings and yard refuse
and placing boards over the top, al
lowing 1t to decay.
kept the bed we'll watered, and in a
little while 1t looked like consolidated
wood nook, only lacking the beautiful
wood surroundings.
Each spring as soon as the earth is
firm enough to walk on I set out with
basket and trowel to add to my collec-
ton. The overflow from the bed went
on to a bank by the side of the road
where nothing but grass would grow.
After top dressing with leaf earth and
manure the wild flowers, ferns and yell
low lilies have grown in rank profu-
sion and the bank rivalled the bed.
Lately have been fortunate in buying
wheelbarrowful of half wild column
bine of many colors and combinations.
Last year they were beautiful, and this
spring I am looking forward to hun
dreds of seedlings to add even greater
beauty to the flower bed and the bank.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
PLANTING TOO THICK DISAP.
POINTS.

The home gardener who sows too
thickly and allows the plants to grow
without thinning will be disappointed
In his crop. Thinning permits selec
ton by discarding the weak inferior
plants, and provides uniform stand.
When root crops are planted too
thickly the roots never develop to
good size. causing a low yield and a
poor quality. When other crops are
planted thickly they choke each other
and none of the plants will develop
properly. A thick seeding when not
followed by thinning has the same
effect as allowing weeds to grow in
the row. is the way the matter is
stated at the New York State Col
lege Of Agriculture.
The early root crops, such as bunch
onions. beets, turnips, carrots and
radishes can sometimes be thlnned as
used by removing the largest for table
use and allowing the smaller TO ma
ture. Leaf lettuce. spinach, or chard.
II not very thick, also can be thinned
as used by removing plants all along
the row and not all from the same
place.
The individual plants do not re-
quire much space at first. but must
be given room as they become larger.
For best results on most garden
soils the common crops should have
the following distances between plants
when they are nearly mature: Let
tuce Qeaf), 6 inches (head, to 10
inches); radish, 3 inches; turnip, 1
inches; beets, 4 inches; carrots, 4
inches; onions (bunch). to 2 inches
(dry, 3 to inches); spinach, 6 inches;
chard. inches; tomatoes, "a to Sc
inches: cabbage, 20 to 80 inches.
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residences in the spring OF 1917 was
glad to find a number of trees near
the division fence whose branches
hung over my side. / made inquiries
and found that for some years the
fruit had turned black and dropped
Off. Meeting the owner, was told that
the ounces were wormy and no good.
For many years I have been an en-
thusiast on spraying and saw an OPP
portunity. SO said II he would let me
care for those trees / would go fifty
fifty with him on the fruit, which offer
was gladly accepted.
The next Saturday afternoon saw
my boy and myself giving the trees
a thorough spraying with arsenate Of
lead, as the blossoms had just fallen.
Soon after I sprayed with pyrox. At
intervals Of about three weeks dur
ing the summer I sprayed with the
same materials, resulting in the owner,
myself and the neighbors dividing
about six bushels of fruit.
In the spring Of 1918 the same agree
ment was made and the same method
of spraying adopted. During the sum-
mer picked of many small fruits,
harvesting four bushels OF the finest
golden ounces.
With the exception. of the time given
the only cost was the amount paid
for spray material. about 81. Fortu-
nately. we obtained sufficient sugar
last summer for preserving and We
have had ounces all winter.
Going through the country and see
ing the neglected ounce trees. one
wonders II the owners know the fine
preserves and Jellies or the money that
can be had by giving careful atten-
ton to the trees.
HENRY JOHNSON, Connecticut
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
NEW REMEDY SUGGESTED FOR
SQUASH BUGS.

Two years ago read In a Western
publication that a moth ball pushed
down into the centre of a hill of
squashes, watermelons or cucumbers
would keep the squash bugs away. I
laughed. but when planted crookneck
summer squash I pushed two moth
balls down about two inches below the
surface. in the centre Of the hill, after
planting the seeds. l was delighted to
be able to pick all fine crookneck
squashes of a rich golden color from
the time of first picking until frost
came, with no trouble with bugs.
A year ago I did the same and was
rewarded with enough squash for the
family and many to give to my friends
have told my experience to many
gardeners, who invariably laugh at the
idea. Now. I read DR.. Brittdhs, the
State entomologist, suggestion, to
spread napthaline flakes in the hills
as a preventive for squash bugs, and
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
MAKING NARCISSI BULBS FLOWER FOR YEARS IN Pr
Simple Method Of Cultivating These Beautiful Fowering
Plants in Window Gardens Year After Year---Be
Ready to Make Start Next Autumn

from time to time, as wanted for a
succession Of flowers, and placed in a
sunny window. treating them during
the winter and spring as for the FIRST
year.
The longer the bulbs remain in the
same pots the more liberal the supply
Of liquid and dry manure will be re-
quired. Prepared sheep manure is best
for this purpose.
BY growing the bulbs in the same
pots for several years earlier flowers
will be produced.
Growing the bulbs in pots in win
dow gardens or in a cool greenhouse.
without forcing them and without
neglect, does not weaken them, and
they may be lowered for several years
which makes the cost within the reach
Of all.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
STRIPED BEETLES.
ny H. 4. HAYDOCK.

When the running vines Of cuctim.
Der. melon and pumpkin appear
striped beetles also make their ap-
pearance. II. however. attention is a,
once given these beetles they will dc
little damage and 1t is only whom left
pretty much to themselves that the
damage done may be severe. 1t is
then that the vines wilt and die APP
parently without reason.
On close examination II will be
found that small white worms, the
larvae Of the striped beetles. are at
the root Of the plants. l find that
busting the plants with some insecti-
eide In the early morning when the
dew is still on them is very effective.
Wood ashes are also good to use in
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27

Last autumn there were no Chinese
lilies to be had. On account of the
war their importation was prohibited,
and this will be the case with other
bulbs and plants now that the Federal
Horticultural Board has decided to
enforce what is known as Quarantine
Order No. a.
Many of the French and Holland
bulbs have been excluded from this
order, so flower lovers will not be
wholly prohibited from the use OF
bulbs producing the most beautiful
flowers with the least care.
In place Of Chinese lilies seedsmen
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27

DO-IT-A1.L TRACTORS enable you to do
without horses They p.ow, harrow and
cultivate any crop that grows. They go
one mile hour four miles an hour.
just as you wish; always under your con-
troll They NOW lawn. cut the hay or
do any other work such as hauling. etc.
also used for belt power, driving any ma
chine within their power limit. II you farm
you will ultimately own a Do-lt-All
Tractor. To post oyurself means that
you do your work better, quicker and for
less cost. Ask for Cstalog IS"
Consolidated Gasoline Engine Co..
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piece Of the neck having an eye is
attached. The tuber should always be
planted on its side with the eye up.
II the plant is pinched back when a
foot high IL will make more branch
ing growth and stalking will not be
necessary. While the older forms are
grown In great numbers amateurs will
do well to get acquainted with the
newer varieties Of peony Powered and
collarette dahlias. They are among
the finest productions yet put out.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
GROWING OUNCES.

Ounces are one of the tree fruits
that seem to be growing scarcer and
commanding better prices as the de-
mand increases.
l have always been fond of the re-
suits of the housewives care OF
ounces, so when moved into a new
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27

Conservatives and greenhouses re-
Quire shading at this season. Do not
use colored shading OF any kind,
Green shading has been tried, and
while 1t may look well from the out
side 1t Is not a success so far as the
plants are concerned. White shading
that adheres we'll can be made OF
Stacked lime mixed with sour milk.
Late in the autumn the shading should
be removed and the glass cleaned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27
FREE LECTURES

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the heavy paper bags which are sold
for the purpose. and stored away on
shelves or IN drawers or chests.
Putting a few moth or camphor
balls. or cedar shavings in the drawer
or chest will aid in keeping moths
away. but you will find that the great
est protection against moths is to have
the clothing thoroughly cleaned and
aired.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-27

now I have the laugh on my friends.
besides having squashes free from
bugs for two seasons.
1t pays to try new ideas although
some Of them may not be successful.
HENRY JOHNSON, Connecticut
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be given for cut flowers and for shade
and moisture.
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SPRINGS HEREFORwARD; MARCH;
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11
Red Ctsss Me- Hss Teal
q N,Ms Cssaty Mtmbsrs
Result Of Ckvistmas Drive

Complete returns that have just been
compiled from the Red Cross member
ship enrolment campaign held at
Christmas time show that there are
now 2l,275 members OF the Red Cross
in the county. The total money re-
ceived from these memberships was
sls.S47.9s.
The memberships are divided be-
tween the city and the rest OF the
county as follows: In the city. 9,S0S;
In the rest of the county, 1l,467. The
city memberships are made up of o.
500 annual memberships, 1877 maya
zine memberships and s,772 junior
memberships. In the county outside OF
Marshalltown there are 6,Sas annual
memberships. 1870 magazine member
ships and 1900 junior memberships.
l.. A. Larson, chairman Of the mem
bcrship campaign, considers that Mar
shall county did well in this campaign
and has placed itself among the front
rank counties. AS far as records from
state headquarters indicate there are
only two or three counties in Iowa that
surpassed it. The work of copying
the names of members brought in and
arranging them in order has been a
long task and has just been completed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11

visit with friends in webster CITY
and Williams.
Mrs. p. l.. Marble went to Webster
City Saturday for an over Sunday Wis
It with her mother, Mrs. William Wat
erfield.
Mrs. T. A. Bixby and Mrs. q. w.
B.ersborn and son Garrett, spent Fri
day in Union, I.
Mrs L.. G. Biersborn and Mrs. Alicc
Hitch were In Marshalltown Friday.
kilograms from Frank b, Black ana
Ivan Beaman tell OF their safe arrival
from overseas.
Fred Thureer was in Marsha'ltown
Friday.
Frank Woodruff, of Rolfe, came Sat
urday for a short stay with friends.
Carey Nen and family have moved
into the Trip house.
The Ed Newly family Is moving IN
20 Mrs. EaHys house.
Mr. and Nh Srley Brush have
moved to Mrs. Hitch's farm north OF
town. Mrs, Kinsley and Miss Nablo
have moved into the house vacated by
the Brush family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11
MARK WOOD DEAD.
Former Resident of City Dies as Re
suit Of injury.

Former Resident of City Dies as Re-
suit Of Injury.
As a result Of an injury sustained
few DAYS ago, when ne scratched MS
hand while embalning a body. Mark
Wood. furniture dealer and undertaken
Of Jefferson, died Monday Of blood
poisoning.
Mr.. Wood was we'll known in this
city during a residence Of about III
teen wears. most Of which time he was
employed as a bookkeeper for the re-
tail furniture firm Of Densel & Wilbur.
Mr.. Wood came here about 1890 from
Nebra ska. for two years was employed
as bookkeeper by ]. c. Dunn, and in
1892 went TO work for Densel & Will
bur. He moved to jefferson fourteen
years ago to enter business for him
self He became very prosperous, and
at the time OF his death conducted not
only his business at jefferson but one
at Carroll.
Mr. Wood was about So years Of age.
He was a member of the various
branches of the Masonic fraternity and
belonged also to the Modern Wood
men. For several years he was clerk
of Beeson camp. Of this city, and at
one time was venerable consul Of the
camp. Mr.. Wood was a member Of the
Baptist church, and was active in
church work in this city. He built the
home at 400 West Nevada street. which
was sold to L. D. Wick shortly before
Mr. Wood moved TO jefferson.
Surviving Mr.. Wood are his widow
and three DAUGHTERS The latter are
Mesdames Homer Duncan, Of Jeffer-
son Elmer Delaplane, of Carroll; and
Fern Masters, Of Omaha.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11
News of JiscoYnb.

Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Clark were pleas
aTtly surprised Thursday night by the
crowd of friends who breakfasted at
their home the morning of Nov II. A
pleasant evening was enjoyed with
games and in social way. Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark expect to return to their
claim at Douglas, Wyo., next week.
The aid society OF the Reformed
church met with Mrs. d. G. Bauman
Wednesday afternoon. The society will
meet with Mrs. Parker the first We'd
nesday afternoon in April. Mrs. Wa
Its and Mrs. Dillon will be the leaders
Of the study hour.
Z. l.. Burknart, who fas been sick
with neuritis, is improving.
Inc woodland singers appeared in
the closing entertainment Of the lee
ture course Wednesday evening.
Miss Belle Classen Of Marshalltown
spent Friday at the Bauman home.
The W. 3. Meyers family has moved
onto the Wilson farm north Of town.
Miss Lucille Lockwood went to Mar
shalltoWn Saturday.
The members Of the southwest Felix
threshing ring entertained their wives
and families at dinner at the l.. c.
Bueghly home Friday evening. Seven
ty-two were present and a most de-
lightful social evening was enjoyed.
tMr. and Mrs. George Morey returned
Thursday from g two months stay in
Florida.
Lee Atteberry, Of Written, has moved
onto the Galloway farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pemberton, OF near
Marshalltown, have moved to the farm
vacated by Joe Whielock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Bixby and fam
lily spent Sunday ii Conrad attending
q reunion Of the Given family.
The market day sale Saturday was
largely attended. The Reformed
church aid society served a chicken
pie dinner.
Mrs. B. F. Worries has returned from
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11
STOMACH GOOD AS
new. -FOUR DOC.
TORS GAVE Her Up
MRS. HENDRICKS, BELFAST. FIVE
MONTHS, WAS ABLE TO WORK
..- IN TWO WEEKS.

II was sick last winter for five
months with stomach and bowel trou-
bic. Could not turn myself in bed
without help. I was under the care OF
four doctors. and they gave me up.
Then Mr.. Mills, the druggist persuad-
ed my husband to try bottle of Milks
Emulsion. I had only taken it, two
days until I was sitting up in bed, and
in two weeks I was doing my own
work. When began taking it, II
weighed only 70 pounds: now 1 weigh
$50 pounds" -;iTs. MARY Hendricks,
SSS Liitt1hfiieiI itoa1, CwenstGoro. Ry.
Thousands Of people who have suf-
bowel troubles, have found relief, as
Mrs. Hendricks did, almost from the
first dose Of Milks Emulsion. And 1t
isn't merely temporary relief, but real,
lasting benefit.
Milks Emulsion is a pleasant, nutri-
tive food and a corrective medicine. It
restores health, natural bowel action.
doing away with all need Of pills and
physics. 1t promotes appetite and
quickly puts the digestive organs in
shape to assimilate food. AS builder
of flesh and strength, Milks Emulsion
is strongly recommended to rundown
nervous people, and it has produced
amazing results in many cases of tu-
nercuiosis Of tf1e lungs. Chronic stonl-
ach trouble and constipation are
promptly relieved-usually in one day.
This is the only solid emulsion made.
and 80 palatable that it is eaten with
spoon like ice cream. A truly wonder
full medicine for weak. sickly children.
No matter how severe your case. you
are urged to try Milks Emulsion under
this guarantee-Take six bottles home
with you, use it according to direc-
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vii "a nrOYNyf1v 70
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Haute, Ind. Sold and recommended by
all leading druggietS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-11
WINS EIGHTEEN GAMES.
George Payne Makes Remarkable
Record With Soldier Nine.

George Payne. former member OF the
Arson pitching staff, will be tried out
with the Chicago White Sox this spring
made a remarkable record as menu
Der Of the pitching staff of the motor
transport team and other American ex-
peditionary forces mines, winning eiSh-
teen games out Of twenty. The Triple
AS" one of the teams that defeated
Payne. is acknowledged champion OF
the American forces. Payne lost this
battle, 20 8, but won the return game
5 to 2. His record shows that he
struck out eighteen men in more txan
one game, and his expert finging made
the motor corps nine one OF the best
known in France. He Is expected to
be in the states in time to accompany
the Chicago team south for spring
training.
Chester C'Red') Torkelson. formerly
Of Boyle's champions. who has been
in France with the American forces.
has arrived in New York City, accord
ing to word received by friends here.
Torkelson will report to the Cleveland
club for spring training.