The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-12-15
Recommendations Made by the Ex-
tension Service Of Clemson College.


tension Service of Clemson College
has published Extension Bulletin 4S,
Farming under Boil Weevil Condi-
tons" and has secured through SEN
ator N. Dial the publication of a
revision of the Report of the South
Carolina Boil Weevil Commission" I"
Both of these publications, which
may be had from county agents or
from the Extension Service, Clemson
College, 8. G. contain valuable sug-
gestions on growing cotton under boil
weevil conditions. Some of these are
given below.
Stalk Destruction and Cleaning up
tho Farm.-The hordes OF weevils
that ravage the cotton crop are the
offspring Of parent weevils that pass
ed the preceding winter successfully.
The weevils developing late in the
fall are the ones most likely to sur
vive the winter, as they are not worn
out by long flights and by egg laying.
The greatest number of weeyils will
survive in those fields on which cot
ton stalks together with grass, weeds
and other refuse material Offering
shelter, ars-allowed to remain. The
early destruction Of cotton stalks by
choppins and plowing them under,
the planting Of winter covers, and the
cleaning of terraces, ditch banks,
edges OF woods. and other places Of
fering winter shelter. constitute the
first step in making the next years
crop.
Thorough PreparatIon.-When q
cover crop Is grown on the land dur
ing fall and winter, 1t should be
plowed under early in the spring SO
that the land will have ample time to
settle before planting. Cotton comes
up more quickly and starts growth
earlier II planted on . firm well-set-
tied seed bed than IL planted on .
loose one. II the land has been in
peas during the summer and can be
conveniently planted to q cover crop,
this should be grazed during the
early winter months and plowed un-
der in mid-winter for best conssrva-
tion OF nitrogen, and this will give
time for the land to settle and the or
ganic matter to humify before plant
ing time. Where no cover crop 10
used, the land should he plowsd In
the fall or early winter for q heavy
clay soil, or in the early spring in
the case Of sandy soil, and the seed
beds should be made up early in the
spring so that they will have ample
time to settle before planting. Clay
soils when plowsd in the fall should
be plowed deep to give more soil for
root development. No soil should be
! plowed deep in the late spring or just
before planting.
Planting only Approved Varieties.
Numerous experiments in the boil
weevil infested area of this state and
other states have amply justified the
| recommendations OF the following
varieties for the conditions desig-
mated:
A. Short staple varieties.-Q)
Cleveland Big Boil for wilt-free land.
(O. Dixie Triumph for wilt-infested
land
B. Long Staple varie ,ies-OD
Webber No. 40. (2) Delta-Type Web
ber.
1t is important to have an early
fruiting variety but 1t is also impor-
tant to have a variety which contin-
ues to fruit throughout the season.
The boil weevil prefers to puncture
squares and will do so IL they are
present in the Ilan.s; but IL none are
to be found, he will then puncture the
half-grown bolls. This explains why
1t is important for a variety to con-
tinue fruiting throughout the season.
1t should be understood that other
varieties may in a given season and
under favorable conditions yield more
than these, but when taken FOR a per-
iod of years the above named varis-
ties have proved their superiority
Planting as Eearly as Safety will
PermIt.-Cotton should be planted a.
early as possible after danger Of kill
ing frost is over and the ground 10
warm enough to insure quick ssrmi.
nation and rapid growth. In order to
insure q good stand without replant-
ing. more seed should be used than
has been the custom in the past It
10 we'll to use from one TO two bush
els per acre. depending on the COP.
dition of the land, moro seed being
used where the land is rough and
cloddy or cold. 1t is distinct advant-
age when practicable to deftnt the
seed. because delinted seed will germ
nate more quickly by several days,
under adverse conditions, than will
undelinted seed
JudieIous Fsrtilixlno.-A liberal ap-
plication of commercial fertilizer is
also advisable, and this fertilizer
should contain an abundance OF phos-
phoric acid, as this Ingredient hastens
the maturity of the crop up TO a point
where the plant has all 1t requires in
its growth. On most soils in this state
about 800 pounds of acid phosphate
per acre will give most profitable re-
suits. A liberal amount Of ammonia
hastens the maturity of the crop up
to a certain point Toe much am.
monia delays the crop as does GOO
little. hence the importance OF hav-
ing the correct amount Of ammonia
for each soil. Each farmer should
study the needs OF his soils and use