Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-07-20

gypsum has been demonstrated to
be of equal value to lime used in
association with the cultivation of
peanuts. Government experimental
testimony is somewhat contradic-
tory.
Georgia as INTRODUCING State
j. M. M, Wyandotte, Mich,
writes: wish some information
in regard to the production of
different kinds Of nuts in Geor-
gias namely, pecans, almonds
and peanuts. What is the an
nual production of each?
pecans and peanuts are grown
extensively in Georgia, but the al
mond has not been cultivated on a
commercial basis. Pecans are scat
whole state. The largest paintings
are probably in south Georgia, and
more particularly in southwest
in the vicinity of Albany, Baconton,
Cairo and Thomasville, which have
an established reputation. Exten-
sive paintings have been made in
the vicinity of Waycross and Louis
vile and at many other points as
well. HThe pecan industry is firmly
established in this state, and prom
ises to be re1nunerative business
provided the right varieties are Sc
lected. the trees planted on soils
OF suitable character and intelligent
and skiilful management accorded
the orchards themselves.
Peanuts may be cultivated with
considerable success all over the
state of Georgia. They do best,
however, on the sander soils that
are more extensively found in the
coastal plains area. This is south
OF the fall line, or, If you please,
the Piedmont plateau. This is the
line demarking the coastal plains
area, and extends roughly from Au-
gusta to Columbus. The lands are
sander than in north Georgia. They
are more friable and easier to work.
When a reasonable amount of lime
Is used and proper fertilization is
followed, large yields Of peanuts
may be obtained. The pods are very
bright in color on account of the
sandy nature Of the soil, and the
nuts are of fine quality and flavor.
There is no telling how many pea
nuts might be raised in Georgia pro-
vided there were sufficient demand
for them at prices which would
justify their cultivation. According
to the figures of the state dpart-
ment OF markets and crop esti-
mates, the weld of peanuts in 1921
was $4,000 bushels, and that Of
pecans 100000 pounds.
The Ladybird Bean Beetle
j. G. W., Jasper, Ca, writes:
Our whole neighborhood is in
tested with q bug that attacks
beans. They eat the leaves full
of holes and also work on the
blossoms, and the plant soon
dies. Please give me a remedy
and oblige.
The insect attacking your beans is
quitely likely to- be the bean ,ladybird.
This is an insect which is spreading
rapidly over the south and doing a
great deal Of damage. It came out
OF the southwest, and it promises to
be a particularly destructive insect
to our leguminous crops. Up to
the present time, no very satisfac-
tory method of control has been
found. For gardens and small areas,
Manipulating is recommended as
soon as the insects, emerge from
liberation. The larvae may be
brushed from the foliage to the earth
in hot, dry weather and killed. Ar
senate of zinc or arsenate of lime
may be used effectively as spray at
the rate of 1 Ia pounds to SO gal
Ions OF water, or with arsenate Of
Lead, pounds (powder) to SO gal
Ions OF water. Clean up and destroy
dead grass, weeds, crop remnants
and other alternating quarters dur
ing the fall or early winter months.
These materials provide satisfactory
alternating quarters for. this insect
during the winter. Relatively early
planting of beans and leguninol1s
crops is advised.