The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1921-09-30

that it deserves, is the opinion Of
State Agent g. X. McQuarrie, Of the
Agricultural Extension Division, Uni
i versity Of Florida.
Best results with rape in the past
have been obtained by planting in
rows three feet apart to permit cult
walton. If the seed are broadcasted,
cultivation by harows is recommend
ed. Cultivation should be frequent
and shallow.
The Dwarf Essex variety is espe-
cially recommended as it is of quicker
growth and will stand more grazing
then the old type. If planted late in
September on well prepared seed
bed, top dressed with high grade
vegetable fertilizer, mixed well into
the soil before planting, it will give
excellent results.
The mistake is frequently made of
turning stock on the crop too early,
before it gets a good start, and pas
turing it too closely.
A rape field should be fenced into
two or more sections in order that the
stock may be alternated back and
forth, enabling the plot to recuper-
ate after close grazing. BY this me-
thod continuous grazing can be de-
pended upon from December till
April.
Poultry to be Subject at Livestock
Round-u Up.
One of the matters to be presented
at the Fifth Annual Livestock Round
UP in Gainesville, October 9Th and 7th,
to be held under the direction of the
Florida Agricultural Extension Di-
vision, is improved methods of poul-
and the growing of better chicks ara
two of the crying needs of Florida
today. according to DR.. N. w. San
born, poultry specialist He will take
up and discuss these questions from
practical, common-sense standpoints.
| DR.. Sanburn is championing the
ideal of the Agricultural Extension
Division to see Is laying hens on
every farm in the state. Because of
konwn practical and economical
moons of combating insect pests, il
is entirely possible to take advantage
Of our warm climate and thus make
Florida one of the greatest poultry
states in the union
$50
Bees and Poultry
A great majority of those who keep
bees work them in connection with
some profession or some other indus
/ try, like fruit growing or poultry rails
ing. While it is true there are great
many specialists who are large oper-
ators and are located in areas par
ticularly favorable for keeping bees
in large way, and who make beekeep-
ing profitable as business. Yet there
are few individuals who could make
a living from 100 to $50 colonies. That
number, however, in connection with
poultry keeping will materially augu-
ment the general income
j. L. Davis of Florahome, Florida,
conceived the idea several years ago
that bees and chickens would make
an excellent combination After pur-
chasing a few acres Of land, part of
an Abandoned farm, he had less than
$50 left to finance his operations.
| With the determination to do some
thing and be his own master and with
the assistance of his wife, he cleared
up the weed-infested field, remodled
the shack into respectable living quar-
ters, and purchased a few chickens
and several colonies of bees. His cash
being low, he financed his operations
with what he could make at his trade
as carpenter. 1t was necessary to
follow his trade for year, Mrs. Da-
vies acting as manager of the bee and
chicken operations during. his alb
sence.
Now the dreams of the Davies has
been realized! The once jungle-like
field is now neatly fenced into poultry
runs with fruit trees planted to fur
nish shade as well as fruit. Mr.. Da-
vies has placed his bees in the various
poultry runs and part of his time is
devoted to caring for the 80 colonies
on hand. Even with white leghorns
as the major part in his project, the
bees more than pay for their
keep as well as furnishing
sweets for the home.
The inspiration OF industry is we'll
exhibited at this farm: strikes are
unknown in the scheme of life Of the
ever busy bee and the prolific white