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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Seaforth News, 1955-04-21, Page 3um MOOD MOB ©0© %' ©©©ORMOR MOONED ©DOM EOM ©Doo Eana ODOWd�Q ®O© ©©OMO.'©WE ©©® ©M MO MOD ©0� ` WOMOMI ©WO ©OM' ©©Q .MUM mars©. oon ©©I i I70' ©HO ©O ©BOf nJ,DJ ©WI © OUR ©noel ©- o While a plant is subject to at tack from a host of insect pests and diseases in all stages of growth, it has two strikes against it if it receives no protection while it is still in seed stage. According to experts, crop yields generally can be increased by 10 per cent if farmers treated their seed with proper disinfect- ants before planting. At little extra cost seed that has already been' treated can be purchased. 4 * * • Major enemies of seed are wireworms, various smuts, seed rots, root rots and seedling blights. 4 * A marked increase in wire - worm infestation has been no- ticed in the past few years which has resulted in greater damage to cereal grains, corn and beans. While wireworms feed on plants et all stages they also attack seed in the soil. Seedlings are injured and often completely destroyed while larger plants are stunted after wireworms have consumed their small feed- ing roots. Light wireworm popu- lations, usually not noticed, cause thin stands resulting in lighter yields. Heavy infestations can result in a total crop loss. c + 4 The seeding of grain diseased with smut spores results in smal- ler yields and dockage penalties. Smut organisms carried by the seed develop with the growing crop and attack the opening grain by destroying the kernels, leaving the head full of smut spores. All types of grain are affected. * * 0 Seed, rot, root rots and seed- ling blights are caused by bac- teria and fungi living in the soil. They infect both the gerthinating seed and young seedlings, caus- ing them to decay and rot. They are most active during cold, wet springs and may result in a com- plete crop failure. r * 0 A new ant and grub killer for control of destructive soil inha- biting insects, has been introduc- ed for Canadian gardeners. 4 4 0 Using "Aldrin" as its active in- gredient, the product, if used properly, is said to be highly effective in destroying ants, car- rot rust fly, wireworms, cabbage, turnips and onion maggots, cut- worms, 'white grubs and the tuber flea beetle of potatoes. It may be used with safety around small fruit trees, grape vines and cane fruits. Earthworms are un- affected by the treatment. In controlling ants, the insecti- cide should be shaken directly on the ant hill and an area around it. For pests such as centipedes, crickets, ticks, army worms and sow bugs, one pound of the ma- terial shaken over 800 square feet results in good control. In gardens, the recommended rate of application is one pound for 500 square feet. The insecticide should be raked into the soil to a depth of three to five inches before planting seed or setting out transplants. For grasshopper control, the ant and grub killer should be applied directly on ornamentals and grass margins around the garden at the rate of one pound for every 8,000 square feet. * * * Recently the twentieth North American Wildlife Conference came to a close in Montreal. Some 60 papers were given on subjects ranging from the social behaviour and management of grey squirrels to what should be done about the three and one half million wild ducks which feast on the farmers' crops in the Prairie Provinces each year. 4 * 0 The conference attracted al- most 1,000 wildlife enthusiasts from Canada and the United States who generally agreed that there is a great need for continu- ous sound management of the extremely important and abun- dant wildlife resources of this country, * 4 4 Delegates at the conference, therefore, received with enthu- siasm an announcement by Dr. - Ira Gabrielson, president of the Wildlife Management Institute, t0 the effect that Canadian In- dustries (1954) Limited has launched a new conservation program which provides fellow- ships and grants to Canadian students for field research pro- jects in wildlife management. a, * Dr. Gabrielson pointed out that with Canada's increasing population, demands on wildlife resources are also increasing which, in turn increases the problems of the wildlife manage- ment authorities. * 4 * While the C -I -L program un- doubtedly will be of great value in providing additional trained men to meet growing conserva- tion problems, its success in lerge measure is dependent upon the understanding of the public. Canadians should have a sympa- thetic appreciation of the alms and aspirations of the profes- sional wildlife managers and be ready to assist them in every way possible. 4 4 0 All of us should know, for example, that wildlife conserva- tion is a long range program dealing not only with bag limits, but with soil, water and forest resources; with the study and control of wildlife diseases; over and under population of wildlife; carrying capacities of forest, field and stream; migration of birds and animals; insects affect- ing wildlife, and many other aspects. • 4 4' Professional wildlife managers are working for all of us in this generation and for those in fu- ture generations. But any plans to be successful must enjoy the support and co-operation of all • Canadians, whether they be hunters, anglers or birdwatchers. NAME'S TO BLAME One of the most astounding coincidences in literature came to light in connection with ' "Quinney's," which Horace An- nesley Vachell-who recently died aged ninety -three -consid- ered his best play. The dramatist rather prided himself on having invented a unique name for his chief char- acter, but imagine his chagrin when the theatre received a furious letter from a real Quin- ney, asking what it meant by using his name as a. label for an imaginary character. The coincidence consisted in the fact that the living Quinney was a furniture dealer, like the man in the play!' MILITARY MINDED "And what did you learn in scripture lesson, dear?" asked the mother. "Oh, all about the Ten Com- mandos," replied Tommy. CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 3. Scribe ' 1, aoddess of the harvest 4. hawsers 9. Wheeled vehicle 12. hty this' bird 13. Create 10, Chicle 17 Pointed 10. Poorly 19Religiouseong 27 Possess 9 Coif mound 14.Biblical.. r.ountry 23, Palm leaf 20. 21 Wrath 3? 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IN 11111 iii1111111411111111111111111iim, MI Answer aisewaere on dile page .. Fashion Hints AN ALL-WEATHER coat of smart simplicity cut with an eye for rain or shine. Fashioned of Phaeton Flannel, an acetate -blend fabric that banishes wrinkles or muss when it's damp and drizzly. Handsome silver buttons highlight the front opening and turn back cuffs. GREEN THUMI Gordon Smith The Lawn Good grass seed is of vital importance both in establishing new lawns or repairing or add- ing to old ones. In most cases mixtures of several varieties are used. Some of these grasses come quickly, some do best late in the season, some have richer colour and so on. These are blended to- gether to produce uniformity of texture and colour throughout the season and for various reg- ions of Canada. Seeding should be done early, before the hot weather, or after it in the fall. Before sowing, of course, the ground must be made level and fine. If possible, it is best to cul- tivate several times at intervals Of a week or ten days so that any filled in portions of the ground will get a chance to set- tle. This pre -seeding cultivation will also encourage any weeds to sprout and the more of these destroyed before the grass goes in the, easier the care 'after- wards. Grass seed prefers a fine rich, well drained, soil. Sowing is best done on a day without wind and to make sure the seed goes inevenly, experts sow both ways, once up and down and once across. Seed is covered by raking lightly one way only. To keep birds away one may cover with some light brush if that material is handy. MERRY MENAGERIE "It's not that I CAN'T remem- ber faces -It's, just that I don't In a month to six weeks the new lawn is usually ready for its first mowing. This should be done with a sharp machine which will cut clean and not pull out the tender grass. An an- nual application of commercial fertilizer, rich in nitrogen, will usually keep a lawn healthy and able to crowd out most weeds. The rest can be removed with a spudder or by spraying with one of the chemical weed killers applied carefully according t0 directions. To build and maintain a good lawn requires some care but it is more than worth any effort and the moderate expense. With- out a centre -piece of fine lawn as foreground for shrubbery, flower gardens, trees, and the home itself, no garden layout, no matter how costly, will be a real success. Cultivation Killing weeds is only one of the reasons for cultivation. The big gain is the improvement in the texture of the soil. Cultiva- tion lets in air, breaks up the clay lumps, makes the soil more open so that it will absorb and hold more moisture. Even where there are no weeds, regular cul- tivation, say once a week, is ad- visable in most gardens up to the early part of July and long- er if the weather turns unusual- ly dry because this working of the top soil conserves the mois- ture. A Head Start One can start a few tender flowers and vegetables weeks •ahead by providing extra pro- tection in the form of paper or plastic caps or sheets of glass until weather gets warm. Most seed stores carry these aids and they are not at all expensive. They are excellent to cover a few extra early tomato plants or an odd hill of cucumbers or melons They will furnish ample protection against even quite severe frost and no ventilation. or watering is required. INCURABLE The old farmer's grandson wanted to go to college and be- come a doctor so he could spe- cialize in obstetrics, but Grand - pop was against it. "Why, sure as shootin'," de- clared the old man, "he'll spend all that, time learnin' all about how to treat them there obstet- rics - and then somebody'li rind 'a curet" ibis Society Fund Goes Over The Top The Canadian Auxiliaries have exceeded their objective for the Third Jubilee Fund by over $75,000 announced the Rev. Dr. A. II. O'Neil at the meeting of the national executive of the. British and Foreign Bible So- ciety some weeks ago. $443,539 has been raised during the past three years for this fund which commemorated the beginning of Bible Society work one hundred and fifty years ago. In addition contributions from Canada dur- ing 1954 have made is possible to send overseas for regular world-wide work the record sum of $330,188, an increase of $60,000 over the subscriptions of three years ago. There were also special gifts for work in Austria, West Germany, Cen- tra] Europe, East Africa, Korea and India. Over 15,000,000 Bibles, Tes- timents and Scripture portions have been distributed in this country during the past fifty years by the British and Foreign Bible Society Dr. O'Neil told the meeting. Unrecorded millions of volumes of the Holy Scriptures were circulated by the various Auxiliaries prior to the federa- tion in 1904 which resulted in the formation of the Canadian Society. More than a million and a half copies have been presented to New Canadians at ports of en- try. Whenever possible these have been Gospels printed with English and the recipient's own language in parallel columns. 1,316,422 New Testaments and Bibles have been given to men and women in the armed forces since the beginning of World War I. Over 16,000 special Bibles were given to Grade VII school children throughout the country last year to mark the 150th anniversary of the found- ing of the British and Foreign Bible Society. King Of Fashion Do you agree ,that the ugliest thing about a woman is her knees and that she should always hide them? Well, French fashion designer Christian Dior does. But then he has also said: "No fashion is ever successful unless it can be used as an instrument. of seduction." Tubby, brilliant Dior (height 5 ft. 2 in.) is today the world's undisputed king of fashion. Mil - ions of women obey his do's and don'ts, He's a very rich man - and, believe it or not, a very shy man, with a pleasant, soft voice and sensitive hands. When Dior shows a spring col- lection in London at least 1,200 beauty -conscious men and wom- en sit enthralled as they watch a parade of the most elegant clothes in the world. Most clostly dress at his 1950 spring show, was worth '700,000 francs ($2100) and took nearly, 300 yards of material. Dior thinks out many of his finest creations while strolling beneath the trees on his fruit firm in France. I want (who does not want?) a wife, Affectionate and fair, To solace all the woes of life, And all its joys to share; Of temper sweet, of yielding will, Of firm yet placid mind, With all my faults to love me still, With Sentiment refin'd. -John Quincy Adams. OM K11001. LESSON R. Barclay Warren, B,A., B.D. ASA'S RELIGIOUS REFORMS 2 Chronicles 15:1-13. Memory Selection, The Lord is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he, will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he will for- sake you. 2 Chronicles 15:2. The kingdom of Judah had drifted from God. It is written Of the first king, "When Reho- boas had established the king- dom, and had strengthened him- self, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him." His son, Abijah, walked in all the ways of his father. Then Asa of the next generation ascended the throne. He "did that which was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God." The era 01 warfare gave way to 10 years of peace and prosperity. Then when Judah was attacked by Ethiopia, Asa enlisted God's help and the LORD smote • the Ethiopians before him. Then Azariah, the prophet, encour- aged Asa to carry out further reforms by putting away the abominable idols out of the land and renewing the altar of the Lord. See part of his message in the memory selection. Asa heeded and the work was cli- maxed by a great gathering in Jerusalem which "entered into a covenant to seek the LORD God of their fathers with all their heart and with all their soul," Never were leaders of state more perplexed than they are today. They need the encour- agement of ministers who ought to be prophets of God. The needs are much the same today. While gambling and prostitu- tion and other evils are openly tolerated we can hardly expect God's blessing to be richly up- on us. Where Sunday sports have gained an entry pressure is being exerted to have the field widened, In Toronto the sport car racing promoters want to get in on the money. 01 course a camel is never satis- fied with just getting his head in the tent. Are the clergy bold enough to denounce these and other evils? Can they command sufficient support that our lead- ers would be encouraged to do something about it? We need a cleansing of the moral con- science. The clergy should lead the way in promoting it. WAY OVER ITIS HEAD A stern employer was repri- manding one of his clerks. "Mr. Smith, I understand you've been going over my head." "Not that I know of, sir," ven- tured the timid man. "Humph," snorted the boss, "isn't it true that you've been praying for a raise?" Upsidedown to Prevent Peeking i HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER -As an international goodwill gesture, Florence Lustig of fashion fame has created a "Super Continental" gown, named after the new Canadian Natior•u hallways transcontinental passenger train which will be 'in- augurated on April 24th. The gown,described as a "dream of light blue net with finely and delicately shirred bodice and modelled by Sis Camp, pretty television pantomimist, who is shown above posing for celebrated New York artist Stepher Ballet of Canada dancers, also created a new dance ih hono, of the "Super Continental" train.