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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExeter Times, 1915-9-9, Page 3Fertilizing Fall Wheat When to Use Artificial, Fertilizers and When Not To. Some people ,think that . fertilizers are all composed of the same ingre- :petits, and as long as they apply Something that is called "fertiliser"' all will be well, and a bumper crop end bumper profits will .,result accord- ingly There can be no greater, m. irk• take than this. Nothing can be worse than this "hit or miss" way of using fertilizers. Unless a'man understands at least a little about the ingredients that go to make up artificial fertilizers he had better leave them alone entirely. Although we do not know as much about feeding plants as we might, still, experiments with fertilisers have beer6igoing.on now both by practical, farmArs and scientists for over sixty years;.and the knowledge thus gained is not to be despised. There are some ten elements re - :Mired for the proper growth and de- velopment of the plant, but usually we only have to supply four of these in manure and artificial fertilizers, as the soil almost always has a super- abundance of the other six. The elements that have to be sup- plied are lime, nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. Artificial fertilizers are not usually sold for the lime they .contain, as this element can be obtained more cheaply from the lime quarries in the form of ground limestone. ' Ground 'limestone' should be applied to, the soil once every five or six years at the rate of two tons per acre to make up for the quantities that. are being continually leached but of the soil. Nitrogen, when bought in fertilizer, costs about eighteen cents per pound. It stimulates the growth of leaf and stem in the plant, and when used in proper proportion with the other ele- ments of fertility is a very useful in- gredient. When too much of it is used on grain crops they grow too tall and lodge. Also when too much nitrogen is used the plant is very apt to be attacked by fungus diseases. Phosphoric acid is very necessary. for the proper filling out of the grain. It hastens the maturity of the plant and has the remarkable property of inducing increased root development. Potash is required to produce strong straw. Having the property of aiding the formation of starch, it helps considerably to fill out the grain, and it has been observed that plants well supplied with potash are much less liable to be attacked by rust and other diseases. Different soils differ of course in the amount of these elements they con- tain. Sandy soils are usually•deflcient in nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid. • The roots, on account of the open texture of the soil, can ramify and spread, and phosphoric acid is not so much required as it would be on a soil of closer texture. Potash is the fertilizer sandy soils require most. Orerelay soils, on the other hand, phosp7loric acid has not only proven to be beneficial because of actual lack of this element, but also because it tends to make the roots spread out, els and thus, to a certain extent, counter- acts the tenacious nature of the clay. The nature of the soil, then, and the state of its fertility has to be taken into account before fertilizers can be used with any intelligence. Wheat is a deep-rooted plant and can utilize the phosphoric acid and potash reserves in the soil much bet- ter than shallow -rooted plants like oats and barley can. When fertilizers have not been used before, however, and if the land is not exceptionally fertile, it will be found that an application of about 250 pounds of acid phosphate or basis slag, with about three hundred pounds of wood ashes per acre, will be very beneficial. When fall wheat follows clover or a hay or pasture crop, this application is not so necessary, but after a grain crop that has not rel- ceived any fertilizer it should not be neglected. The fertilizer should be sown, pre- ferably with a machine. There are two kinds of machines on the market: the broadcast machine and the drilling machine that sows the fertilizer with the grain. The broadcast machine is much the most desirable, as if the fer- tilizer is sown too near the grain, and especially if a heavy dressing is given, there is danger of the young pant being injured. On every farm that has been under cultivation for any considerable time there should be a machine for broadcasting fertilizer. This machine can be used not only for applying Special fertilizers like basic slag and acid phosphate, but also for applying the ground limestone. If one does not feel inclined to' in- vest in a fertilizer machine, the fer- tilizer can be sown by hand just as seed is sown. To get a good distribu- tion ' it is necessary to increase the bulk of the fertilizer to at least half a ton per acre before sowing. This is done by mixing it with and, dry earth, or ashes.—By Daniel 'McKee, B.S.A.,-.in The Canadian Countryman. 44 le -t Four Counties Inn, which lies between Tamworth and Ashby -de- la -Touche, England, it is possible, without letiving the building, to eat in Leicestershire, sleep in Stafford- thire, drink in Warwickshire, and smoke in Derbyshire, "Henry," whispered the bride" of two hours, "You don't regret marry- Sng me, even yet?" "No, darling," replied Henry. "Not even yeti'', The train aped on, and she was happy for another five minutes. C IIDDI'IQOD DANGERS. No symptems that indicate any oi? the ailments' of childhood should ' be allowed to pass without prompt eaten, - tion... The little.ailrnent may soon be - (tome n serious one and perhaps a little life passes out. If Baby's Own. Tablete'are kept in the house minor troubles can be promptly cured and serious ones. averted. The Tablet's can be given to the new-born babe as well as the growing child. Thousands, of mothers use no 'other medicine for their little' ones. . They are sold by medicine• dealers or ebee mail at 25 cents a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Brockville, Ont. 3+. PEEPS AT PEOPLE. Is .4 thirteen an unlucky number ? The Germans in South-West Africa must think so, for there are thirteen letters in General L. Botha. The Chief Rabbi, Dr. Hertz, who. has been visiting the Front,' is not 'so well known as, his ' predecessor, the late Dr, 'Adler, but this disadvantage will disappear in time. He has a hor- ror of being interviewed, which is why his name is so rarely seen in the newspapers. The actress who possibly feels the deepest interest in the Australian troops is Miss Mari Lohr, Austral- ian -born herself. Her birthplace was Sydney, and her first stage appear- ance was made there. Her father used to be treasurer of the Opera House, Melbourne. Very amusingefor the dryness of his: remarks in the House, Mr. Harry Watt, the broad -shouldered M.P. for the College Division of Glasgow, is the most sartorially resplendent figure in Parliament to -day, with his white Ascot hat, his white spats, and his huge satin cravat. Mr. John Buchan, whose fine story of .the second battle of Ypres in "The Times" has added largely to his repu- tation as a writer on the war, achieved the difficult task of inducing Sir Edward Grey and Mr. A. J. Bal- four to preside at his lectures on the conflict on separate occasions. The reason why Mr. Wm. R. Prin- gle, the very active Scottish 'M.P., opposed the National Register Bill, is that he believed all the information could have been got from the records of the Insurance Commissioners, and he wanted to save the extra expense. His views may be wrong, but no one doubts his courage. A statesman whos 1 name you never hear mentioned is Lord Morley, who went out of the Cabinet' when we de- clared war against, Germany. It is his wish during the war, it is under- stood, to be forgotten. If Mr. John Burns did not attend the House of Commons so regularly, he would, it is to be presumed, suffer the same fate, too. King Nicholas, the homely monarch of 'Montenegro, the war chiefs of. which received decorations at our hands, has a pleasant wit. To a visi- tor he once remarked: "When you speak of the few exports of my coun- try, don't forget my daughters' -an allusion to the brilliant marriages they have formed. One daughter, for instance, is married to the King of Serbia. Black is now the habitual wear of Queen Alexandra, and it becomes her well. Her Majesty's energy is re- markable. One day she is found driv- ing through the streets of London to thank her rose -sellers; another day she is the central figure at a function connected with war aeroplanes, every- where charming all hearts with her winning smile, which surely must be the secret of her eternal youth. Mr. Lucien Wolf, 'who has been re- vealing the clumsy attempts of the notorious Count Bernstorff, the Ger- man Ambassador in the United States, to influence newspaper opinion in London, is known for his researches into the history of the ' Rothschild family, and he has added considerably to our knowledge of how the bankers brought the first news of the Battle of Waterloo to this country. y FAMILY FOOD Crisp, Toothsome, and Requires No Cooking. A little boy asked his mother to write an account of how Grape -Nuts food had helped their family. She says Grape -Nuts was first brought to her attention where she visited. "While I was there I used the food regularly. I gained weight and felt so well that when I returned home I began using Grape -Nuts in the family regularly. "My little 18 -months -old baby shortly after being weaned was very i11 while teething. • She was sick nine weeks, and we tried everything. She became so emaciated that it was pain- ful to handle her, and we thought we were going to lose her. One day a happy thought urged me to try Grape- Nuts soaked in a little warm milk. "Well, it worked like a charm, and she began taking it regularly, and improvement set in at once.- She grew well and round and fat as fast as possible on Grape -Nuts. • ,` ; ' "Sortie time ago several of the fam- ily were stricken `with La Grippe 'at: the same time, and during the worst stages they could not relish anything in the shape of food but • Grape -Nuts and oranges, everything else was nauseating. ;. "We all appreciate• what you famous food has done for our fem., ily,t "There's a Reason." Name given by Canadian Postunt Co., Windsor, Ont: LEFT VP THE OLD FLAG. An bail, firttannia, unconquered for ever, Thou blest rock of aged enduring for aye; With loyal devotion that time shall not sever We'll defend thee like menor fall in the fray, Then forward and lead the van, Canadians every man, Stand proudly to arm's with thy face to the foe, From forest and rolling plain With pride we will shout again,. For the land of the Maple, yo -bo, lads, yo -bo. The flag of Britannia, Canadians, remember Undimmed yet in glory still waves' on the breeze, Ther- toawt of the hero that will never surrender Mkt. dishonor her name on land or on seas. We're no cowards to tremble O'er When the Northmen assemble O 'e the wild field of battle triumphant to go; As gaily we march along Every man join the happy song, For the land of the Maple, ya7ho, lads, yo -ho, That old British Flag, let us gather round dt,' ' Moor its staff on the rock, fling its folds to the sky. 'Tis the flag of our fathers; in :•glory we found it, In glory we'll leave it, or defending we'll die. Its fame *rho won'tehterish Let his name ever perish, To the depths of derision the coward shall go; While we -sing loud the happy strain Let the hills and rocks ring again. For the land of the Maple, yo 11o, ]ads, yo -ho, Proud ensign of Canada, long may it wave Over country and King, for our- faith and our laws, As a shield to the weak and a hope to the brave, Where right is our watchword and honor our cause. For freedom a thousand years It has braved, amid hopes and fears, The arts of the traitor and wiles of. the foe. Come, then, let us shout • again As loyal and .noble mien, For the land of the Maple, yoho, -lade, yo -ho. St. Marys, Ont. WILLIAM JOHNSTON. ADVANCE WINTER PREPARA- TIONS. By A. P. Marshall, Niagara Falls,' Canada. Many blighted hopes for heavy win- ter results with poultry can be direct- ly traceable to the neglect to furnish or correct early enough things that, while they do not in any way cause trouble, yet when severe conditions begin to appear they catch the flock unprotected and susceptible to disease and unable to withstand the first se- vere changes when they come. Birds, therefore, should be early housed in such a way as to prevent any possibilities of contracting dis- ease. All windows should be in place, any cracks to cause drafts should be filled up, and everything that will add to the necessary winter comfort of the birds should be provided, so that when winter really comes along they should be used to the conditions they are to have. If any changes are ne- cessary in the coops, the sooner they are arranged for the better. Hens get accustomed to certain things, and it always bothers them to have any changes made. If a decision can be reached. as to the exact arrangement and equipment desired, it is best to have it carried out as early as possi- ble, and get the birds accustomed to all their surroundings, so that they can get well started to business be- fore the worst of the winter begins. If well started, they can be expected to do their best right through the winter. Now is the time to decide whether a new floor will be put in, whether dirt or sand will be obtained to supply new material for the floor, or what change will be made in the nests, hop- per, roosts, or other inside surround- ings. Generally if some careful thought is given the matter in ad- vance, better arrangements will be the result, than if everything is left to the last minute and provided for only when need becomes absolutely imperative. There are many other ways that provision can be made for the coming winter that will not only prove a sav- ing, but often things can be provided which otherwise might not be readily procurable when one might be willing to do almost anything to secure them. Grain as it is being harvested, green food of a very great variety, and many little farm products that are practically a waste to the farmer can be procured for a song, and the sav- ing and advantage to the birds be such as to bring bigger results than can be secured any other way. What must not be forgotten is the Bulling of the flock to as nearly what are to occupy the coops, and the ar- rangement of the pens, so that no change will be necessary among the birds. Nothing seems to upset a flock more than the continual changing of the birds, and if it is possible to have the layers and breeders settled well before winter sets in, the increased results will repay for any extra effort or consideration given at this time. The best birds for breeding should be selected, and any special attention given them now will show later in the chicks. No better time can be found to determine the probable breeding value of the birds than when they are growing, and especially when they be- gin to reach maturity. By selecting those that keep coming right through, growing vigorously,the whole season through, the best in vitality of the season's production will be used and the best•results can be expected from them as breeders. The males should be selected as early as possible and given every con- sideration that will make them ma- ture into vigorous, hearty birds that command all that they preside over. To lose his spirit >usually makes a male less valuable as 'a breeder, and continuous abuse at the hands of an- other will completely break the spirit of an otherwise good bird. ` No risk should be run of ruining a particular- ly good specimen in this way, espe- cially if he is in the least timid, but on the other hand, particular pains should be taken to encourage him to feel that he is cock -of -the -walk, and his development will be so much bet- ter, that his service will be very much more than was otherwise possible. The foregoing are only a very few ideas that' present themselves, and merely suggest that it is well about this time to try and think ahead, and placing ourselves in the position of the winter season, think out all the possible requirements that will be possible to arrange for now, and do- ing so, save money, and have things that it will be impossible to readily supply without making the cost pro- hibitive. Tea Costs More Money. In a recent issue of the London (Eng.) "Standard" it was stated: •"That prices of tea have risen and are now at their highest point for thirty- six years." This reflects the greatly increased cost of tea at the gardens whence the world's supply originates. Tea is undoubtedly costing more. throughout the world. THE WAR OF MONEY BAGS • —From The ;tory York World, Those Terrible Pangs of KidneySuffering Can be Cured Don't give up! You can be cure and .made well again. That bade ache and dragging weariness can b stopped for all time. Those sitar attacks when bending over, and that lameness in the morning can also b overcome. Every ache and .pain due to kidney weakness will disappear. quickly once you start to use Dr. Hamilton's 'Pills a marvelous remedy long ago made famous by its strange healing effeet upon the kidney and liver. Don't wait till that dragging pain in the loins grows worse. Start the cure to -day. Delay will mean swelled ankles and limbs, sharp rheumatic pains in the muscles and joints, and other painful symptoms as well. If you are always tired, have - • continu- ous headache, dizzy spells and specs before the oyes, or ringing noises in the ears,—these are.common symp- toms that warn you of the immediate need of Dr, Hamilton's Pills of Man- drake and Butternut, Sold in 25c. boxes by all dealers in medicine.. RISKS WITH CHEAP + P SZ;ED"CORN. NO' REFUND OF WAR TAX, A matter of importance to the pub- lic and the railways has been settled by the Government. A nice point has been raised as to the possibility of re, fund of the war tax in case a person should change his or her mind iif re• d gard to the .contemplated trip by train - or boat. If the railways insisted upon e the tax in such cases' of changed. in-' p tention, it was altogether likely that the public would set there down as extortioners, Accordingly the railways,submitted the questions to the Government— what should be done in case unused tickets presented for refund to agent before the train starts; to agent or general office after train departs; the same or some following: day; in the case of passenger :tickets; in the ease of sleeping car tickets; in the case of parlor car tickets; in the case of steamship tickets. The answer which the railways received was as follows: There can be no refund of the tax under any circumstances. Once the ticket is sold and the tax collected, it is as though it were in the Dominion coffers and nothing but an act of Par- liament can get it out again. It was explained by the Dominion authorities that in order to prevent the confusion that would arise in applying literally the millions of tax stamps that would have been required on railway tickets and the consequent difficulties which would have ensued owing to delay in affixing and cancellation of stamps, the present method had been adopted, and, that as none of the public could have reasonably expected a refund on a stamp that had been affixed and cancelled, if ticket were refunded upon, so also no refund may be ex- pected wherever a tax had been col- lected, and the ticket unused and re- funded upon. In other words, the act of purchase of the ticket in accordance with the Tax Act is a completed tran- saction so far as the collection of the tax is concerned, and under no cir- cumstances as the law now stands could it be refunded. To make a 1`e - fund of the tax possible a special act would have to be passed by parlia- ment. 4. Getting It Straight. Husband—You spend altogether too much money. Wife—Not at all! The trouble . is you don't make enough. Instant Bad germination in seed corn, com- bined with prolonged cold weather at time of planting, has been the cause of much disappointment this season :to ensilage growers. The seed corn growers of south-western Ontario were almost equally disappointed through being unable to finda mar- ket for their thoroughly -dried corn of strong vitality. Many samples were taken by seed inspectors, and the in- vestigations made indicate clearly that at least 75 per cent. of the cause for a poor stand can be traced to the ensilage growers buying low-priced seed. Unfortunately, high-priced seed is not always a guarantee of high qual- ity, but low-priced seed is possible only with corn that has no special care in curing for seed. The farmer who gets $1.50 per bus. of 70 lbs. on the ear for corn taken out of his corn crib in the spring has more profit than the farmer who receives $2.50 a bus. of 70 lbs. on the ear for corn that has been kiln -dried or rack -dried in special corn -drying buildings. If harvested in dry weather and kept in narrow cribs through the win- ter, the cheap corn may give a fairly satisfactory stand of plants with thick seeding and good soil and weather conditions. But too many farmers have learned to their sorrow the very serious risk they take in using corn wintered in . this way. It is always advisable for growers to procure seed corn on the ear, as during moist wea- ther shelled corn in transportation or storage will absorb moisture and mold within a very few days, thus destroy- ing its vitality.—Seed Branch, Otta- wa. Minard's Liniment Cures Burns, Etc. Liked the Eats. "Did the new cook come this morning?" "Dropped in about 12." "How do things seem to suit her?" 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