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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1938-02-24, Page 6;GE'6 THE 'CLINTON NEWS -RECORD; Timelg information for the Busy Farmer (144 lrnished by the Department of Agriculture) Planting in the Woodiot Clover and Grass Seeds (By L C. Merritt); Woodlot owners' are disappoint at times with the heavy doss • an poor development of the trees plant- ed in the woodlot: More fetters should be considered when planting in a woodlot than starting a planta- tSon on open land. The competition of the roots and shading by the large trees, retard the growth, and of- ten kill the ;slanted trees. The wood - lot might have been overstocked and trees should have been removed rath- er thanadditional acres planted. Reasons that a woodlot owner may have for planting forest trees: 1. To fill in an area that has no been reforested• from seed' from th large trees. The sod may be too thic the tree seeds to germinate Breaking up the sod - by plow, disc harrow' or cultivator will provide loose soil for the trees to germinate in: 2. To speed the restocking of a woodlot that has been pastured. 3. To increase the future use and value of the woodlot by planting valuable species such as pine, spruce, walnut and white ash. 4. To provide an evergreen wind- break along the borders of the wood; lot 5. Te square a field adjacent to the woodlot. The ,present demand in. Southwest - ed ren Ontario is good for red clover, d alfalfa, alsike and sweet clover, and fair for timothy. Domestic red clov- er will ;be supplanted by imported seed to a' great extent this season on account of the scarcity' of supply and the price" factor. Supply of all seed, except timothy,'is becoming scarce. Estimated quantities still in grow- ers' heads 'are: Red cloven 60,000 lbs; alfalfa 190,000 lbs.; alsike 34,000' lbs.; sweet clover. 200,000 Lbs.; and timothy 875,000 lbs. Farm Price Index e The disadvantage which farmers ek experienced in exchanging' their pro- , duce for the goods which they need- - ed for approximately six years was terminated in November 1936 when the index of prices of farm products overtook the prices of manufactured goods, During the whole of 1937 farm prices continued to be higher than manufactured goods as compar- ed with the relationship which pre- vailed in 1913, which is usually con- sidered to have been a normal year, Notwithstanding the decrease of field crop prices in August 1937 farmers still enjoyed a slight advantage in November 1937, the Last month for which figures are available. 6. To increase the area of wood- land on the farm by planting on cleared land. 7. To plant sub -marginal land such as light sand, shallow soil, stony Site or a steep hillside. 8. To add to the beauty of the woodlot, by planting evergreens in a hardwood bush. There are a number of axioms that should be given careful consideration when planting in+ the woodlot is con- templated. 1. Trees require light, therefore do not plant in thick shade. 2. The various species suffer con- siderably in the density of shade that they will grow under. All species will grow in open, un- shaded locations. Species that should never be plant- ed in shaded locations are Scotch Pine, Sack Pine, European Larch, Paper Birch and Poplar. Species that will grow under light shade are Red Pine, Red Oak, Nor- way Spruce, White Elm, Soft Maple, White Ash and Basswood. Species that will grow in half shade are White Pine, White Spruce and Sugar Maple. Species that will grow under fair- ly thick shade are Sugar Maple, Beech, Hemlock and White Spruce. 3. White Spruce, White Pine and Sugar Maple will grow well under Poplar and Paper Birch. Red Pine, White Ash, Walnut and Red Oak should not be planted unless the Crown is fairly open. 4. Da not plant an evergreen close to a hardwood sapling as the sapling is certain to ruin the leader of the evergreen by whipping. 5. A tree planted carefully has a mach better chance of survival. 8. Trees that have started from seed 'are more vigorous and will crowd out the planted trees. 7. the loss will be reduced if the Planting is done early in the Spring. 8, Trees that have had the roots • exposed to sun and wind have their chance of survival reduced consider- ably. 9, Different species differ in their soil and moisture requirements, Residents of Ontario may secure free small trees for planting in the a woodlot, starting new .plantations or establishing a windbreak around the 'farm buildings. Application forma and descriptive literature may be ob- tained by writing the Forestry Branch, Parliament -Buildings, Toron- to, or calling at the Government tree nurseries et St. Williams, Orono and Midhurst, or the County Agricultur- al offices. The Hay Market Hay is in fair demand in South- western Ontario and there is some prospect for exporting second -cut alfalfa ay to the United States, A- bout 85% of the oro+n is still in, the farmers' hands. Timothy No. 1, tim- othy mixtures and r'fiifa are much above requirennents in most districts. Prices are as follows: Thnothy No. 2, $S per ton; timothy No. 3, $7 per ton; mixed hay, $8; alfalfa, 1st cut $7; alfalfa second cut $10 to $11; wheat straw $5 per ton. The quantity of salt produced in Canada during 1936, • aecording to finally revised statistics, totalled 591,316 short tans, valued at $1,773,- 144, as compared with 860,343 short tons worth $1,880,978 in 1935. PIPE TOBACCO FOR MILD,..COOL SM' KQ Now Is The Best Time For Mosquito Control During the cold winter months, when the countryside is covered with a cloak of ice and snow, and low temperature prevail, mosquitoes and other blood -sucking insects which appear in such troublesome hordes in spring and summer are apt to be forgotten. Under the snow blanket, however, on the dead leaves and soil along the margins of lakes and ponds, in river flood basins, in dry ditches, and in low places; along roads and in fields and woods, count- less millions of tiny eggs deposited by- the blood -avid mosquitoes of last spring and summer are lying; quies- cent now, but ready to bring forth pestiferous! life , immediately the snow melts under the influence of the warm spring sunshine, The larvae or "wrigglers" that will hatch from these eggs develop slowly at first in the cold snow -water, but Warm rains and the increasing strength of the sun's rays accelerate their rate of growth, so that by early May, -when the snow has large- ly gone and plant life is timidly put- ting forth its mantle of bright green, many of the larvae will have transformed to pupae, and some of the earliest mosquitoes will have em- erged on the wing, and the females among them will be seeking the blood of animals and man. As already mentioned, the eggs of mosquitoes can hatch, and the lar- vae and pupae develop, only in wat- er, and it is while in this mediumd that they may be attacked and de- stroyed. Once the adults have em - erg and are flying they cannot be successfully combated. The posses- sion of wings gives them great free- dom of movement, and their large numbers and elusive habits and flight render effective control a dif- ficult, if not an impossible task. Their . victims, perforce, must content. themselvea•-•with rswatting and com- plaining, or using sprays and dopes which are at best only temporarily or partially protective. So now, while winter is still here, is the time to plan for action in spring and early summer to destroy the, larvae and pupae while they are still concentrated in transient water bodies. Like other animals, these creatures must breathe, and this they do chiefly through tube -shaped or- gans which they force"througli the water surface at frequent intervals into the outer air. If a film of pet- roleunn oil has been sprayed on the water the larvae and pupae are cut off from the life-giving air, and in their efforts to reach it, their breath- ing organs and bodies become fouled with the oil and they quickly die. Better still, because the effects are permanent, the removal of the water from the breeding places by drainage also destroys the larvae and pupae and prevents the development of others. By this means enormous numbers of mosquitoes may be de. stroyed at small -cost considering the benefits that follow. For best results proper, planning and organization in advance is nec- essary. Organizations or communi- ties interested in undertaking such week should write for 'further in- formation to the Dominion Entomo- logist, Entomological Branch, Ot- tawa. Copies of a circular entitled "Mosquito Control in Canada", pre- pared under the direction of the Do- minion Entomologist, may be secured'. from the Publicity and Extension. Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. A:Healthful Programme Of Reforestation cue)., THITRS,, FEB. 24, 1938. YOUR WORLD AND MINE We have frequently stated that re- forestation and restoration of swamp' areas are important projects iii: any scheme which has for its object the inmprevement of wild life conditions, The plans for., replacing what we have heedlessly destroyed • and of restoring natural conditions as far as possible are important planks in the platform of every well-managed association. Behind newspaper intimation that the Counties of Grey and. Bruce have both embarked on a reforestation scheme whereby 1,000 acres will be purchas- ed and restored to forest eonditions as ;?art of a general plan for adding to the forest acreage in each County, is the story'of the activities of the Grey and Brace Fish and Game Pro- tective Association. This Association, comprising eight affiliated organizations from various parts of Grey and Bruce, has for several years been working on a com- prehensive programme of reforesta- tion to assist in the, work it is doing to conserve the fish and game re- sources of the two counties. In order that the work might not be haphazard a comprehensive sur- vey of conditions in Grey •County was made and it was found that the forested area in the County was down to 14 per cent. Discussing this condition, Dr. Douglas, the President, said: "There are two options; if on one hand all of our forests were clear- ed and all our swamps were drained we could only expect seasons of erod- ing, raging torrents and water fam- ine, or on the other hand, if we had all forest growth there could be no agricultural production. The best results must come front proper bal- ance between forested and cleared land. We have determined the best ratio for this district to be 30 and 70 per cent respectively." The work of accomplishing this ob- jective was energetically carried, on and as a result of these activities so much enthusiams for the project has been developed through the county that the success of the plan within a reasonable number of years is as- sured. As an inspiration and incen- tive ncentive to other protective associations we print extracts from a report by Dr. Douglas on the methods followed and the respite hoped for. "We are now assured," says the Doctor, "of at least 2 per cent of to- tal area planting each year, against which we may expect 1 per cent cut off. At this rate we will add 16 per cent in 16 years, bringing our total forest areas to 30 per cent. At this time our springs should again be naturalized." Recalling the steps taken the writer proceeds: 1. "We formed a forestry commit- tee within our Association. 2. We staged an elaborate essay contest for all 4th class students of Grey and Bruce, giving 12 excellent prizes for the best essays on the sub- ject, "The Benefits of Ideal Forest Conditions to the Farmer and district generally'. These essays were done at home with the help of parents, and we calculate that 15,000 district resi- dents became interested in reforesta tion. 3. We enjoyed fine co-operation from the press of our district, many times they published their and our stories of forestry conditions. 4. We had very fine help from the Department of Lands and Forests. On many oecasions good speakers gave fine illustrated lectures to our many interested service clubs, church clubs, young farmers' aisaciations, etc. We also carried on this work with Iocal speakers from our Associ- ation. 5. We made direct contact and ap- peal to our County Councils. Again We were greatly indebted to Mr. A. H. Richardson, M.A., M.F., Chief Forester, who ably presented the pro- position to the County Councils. Another venture of 1937 we are Pleased about is our forestry along the upper end of the Sydenham Riv- er. For four miles we planted rooted carolina poplars on both sides of this stream. We had a 100 per cent catch which in three years will completely shade the area. Also we are working hard on re- storing the Luther Swamp and Wil- liam's Lake to former water levels. In each case it a matter of re -fil- ling ditches, and we hope for results in 1938. We will then start proceed- ings to restore Proton and other swamps and some of our other district lakes. It is pleasing to note the recent ef- forts of the associated Boards of Thule and many other Ontario agen- cies towards reforestation. The cyc- le of restoring natural conditions seems to be with us. I hope it stays till re -naturalization is complete; and may we always remember not to a- gain deplete our forests and swamps. •-Dept. of Game and Fisheries Bul- letin, KEROSENE PITTS OUT FIRE' Firement in Greenville, Ala., were recently successful in a battle against fire using kerosene instead of water. Fire was found smouldering deep down; inside cotton bales where water wouldn't penetrate, while kerosene. would. The shortage of air at the fire meant that any kerosene fumes generated could not burn. 'Thus kerosene did water's job in thatcase better than weter could. 7 by JOHN C. KIRKWOOD a'.Y.Y.Vie , 'dSrLWANS J' SYW',Y. "I am not helping to build any more churches", This Was the remark of a man who was asked by a certain church to contribute to a fund to be used to build an extension to the church premises of the congregation to which he. was attached. The ex- isting church premises are ,exten- sive. Probably they, and the land on which they stand represent an ine vestment of $200,000. This man, for; 25 years a member' of this congregation, has ceased •to be a very faithful attendant at the, Sunday services. He is not in sym- pathy with the project to build any additions to the present buildings.1 He foresees the time when •church premises will be taxed and when the maintenance of this congregation.'s ministers, activities, missions and edi- fices will fall on another generation —of persons whose attachment to the congregation win be less than that of those who -are now connected with this place of worship. Also, the num- bers of those likely to attend this place of worship a generation hence is likely to be much..smaller than the number of present supporters. As I see things, it is a first-class error to build costly churches. The building of huge chureh buildings —of a complete "plant" i§- too often a particular man's ambition. This man may be the preacher himself. Ile is likely to be a very good preacher— able to attract large audiences. But the preacher who succeeds in per- suading his congregation to build a great church, with auxiliary premis- es, may not be gratefully remember- ed by those who, after he has gone, have to keep up the "plant". Indeed, already many a congregation is groaning under the burden of the church debt and the costs of main- tenance and missions. Costly chur- ches should be endowed: rich men should give of their fortunes a gen- erous portion, ,in order that the church can be kept going without full depen- dence on its members and adherents. It is pretty generally conceded that the Church is losing ground that its hold on its supporters is lessening, that its appeal to the on -coming gen- eration is declining, The truth is that the Bible is no longer accepted as being God's Word in the degree that it was a. generation ago. Chi'ls- tianity is no longer so powerful as it once was. Russia has dethroned Christianity. So to has Germany to a very large extent. The missionary enthusiasm of a past day has coaled ,off in large measure, The Western Christian nations are more tolerant l of the religions •of the Orient. More and more are Christian congregations of Canada acquiring the view that Homo Missions aremore to he sup - ' ported than Foreign Missions—that Weak congregations in the West and elsewhere should be assisted; that the men who choose the Christian minis- try as a vocation should receive sal- aries adequate to maintain them and their families in proper comfort.' It is being perceived that the Christian ministry is becoming' less and Iess at- tractive regarded as a vocation— largely because it is sadly underpaid. The .Church's hold on Christians is lessening because of the changed views • of men and women: they are but'little concerned with, creeds and sacraments. It is not that men and women are losing their faith in, God and in Jesus Christ, or their respect for the Bible. Indeed, faith in God grows rather than lessens,' and move and more is the Bible regarded as the supreme guide to right living. What menand women, iso increasing numbers, want today is a larger liberty in their ways of life and in•their speech than they have been allowed in the past. The old prohibitions of dancing, card - playing, swearing, and of Sabbath - day pleasuring have been very thor- oughly rebelled against in these pre- sent times. Yet The Ten Command- ments, taken as a whole, are still ac- cepted by the great majority of pro- fessing Christians as a guide to righteous living, Today men and women are basing their hope of heaven more on their way of living than on subscriptions to creeds and on fidelity in the matter of church attendance. They may be all wrong in this matter, but they are trusting more to their obedience to the two Great Commandments—Thou shalt love God and Thou shalt Iove thyneighbour for admission to hea- ven than to the harness of creeds and sacraments. Both men and women in these times are finding soul satisfac- tion in their attachment to service clubs and to organizations which care for the physical and social necessities of the under -privileged. What men and women. want today —want with a great longing—is spit- uC YOUR ROOFS, MR: -TRAPS? 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Is modern civiliza- tion taking us nearer to God or away from Him? Is there any profit in virtue? To these questions and to others men and women want sound and posi- tive answers. They look to our preachers for the right answers. They want our preachers to be men of God '—to be the dependabe interpreters of the divine mind: and will. They get no help from formal religion—no real comfort of mind. The pomp and ceremonies of priests and of church worship may be agreeable to the sen- ses; but they are not answers to the riddles of life. lI Men and women are crying out for spiritual leaders and leadership. They get but little soul satisfaction out of' - the magnificence of church edifices, from learned preachers, from Mtge, land song, from ornate and mystical "ritual. It is the still small voice of God speaking to their souls that they want most, and when this voice is net heard, there is but little profit in going to church. Church suppers, church lectures, church clubs, church enterprises—they may be very agree- able, and even benefieial in a manner of speaking, but they are vanities. Building larger and very noble chur- ches and the adornment of church worship, and the multiplication of ' church activities, are not answers to • the soul's questions. Men and vjomen believe that the Bibe contains the true answers to the• sours question% and they look to the Church and its ministers to give thein. God's answers to their ques- tions, The Church's hold on men anti Iwomen has relation to its ability and fidelity in revealing God's mind and ' will to errant man. The United Kingdom is the chief Smporting country in the world for canned meat, absorbing about 60 per cent of the world's exports. The Uni- ted States is second, and France third, while Canada and the Union of South Africa have been taking increased quantities. r�J The Open Ro The d SUPPOSE you came suddenly upon two roads. 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