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Zurich Herald, 1926-04-08, Page 341. H BURN. T MRSA • This 'Writer Thinks . it Poor Practice for, the Farmer. EAST. burning destroyia this rover, turning the marsh into a bleak, snowswept barren stretch, Even the muskrats do not like to occupy houses already built after tie' marsh is burned. Sprung burning is even more de- , structive. It not only destroys cover for the, birds end small animals, but Iin all too many cases, destroys .the , birds and animals t'hense:ves. The ground is seldom dry enough for marsh burning until after larks and other early spring birds have begun nesting, and hundreds of litters of i young rabbits are killed by those same . tires, 1 Why burn the marshes at all? Does it improve them any , and are they of , any value to begin with? If they pro- ' duce grass fit for hay, then the annual cutting should keep it short enough on those areas that are valuable. Many. Ia good farm building has been burned I by fire that began as a small burning in •a half -acre pond, a half mile ffoni t the buildings, and many a farmer has dost a valuable half -day's time while he fought to regain control of such a fire, spreading before a rising wind. !If you have been burning your waste land, just out of habit, think it over 1 this spring, and let the birds have their cover. If you , have land that really must he burned, take care that the `burning is done before the birds I are back, which means just as soon I as possible after the snow is gone. This question of marsh fires in cleared sections is in no way related to the more serious ono of brush fires set by farmers while clearing new ground. That is a problem by itself, involving the possib'e loss of thousands of dollars worth of. timber, human dwellings, and even human life. Itlill means we should use fire cautiously. Tho season fer spring harsh fires is near at band: With the, passing of the .snow, and the coming df the warm days of late. March or early April, to dry thenktad grass, and the ground undet•:it, the practice of burning over waste land begins. 4 farmer makes no greater mistake than the burning of these worthless acres, and nothing he does is more detrimental to the wild life of his ,section, that, if left alone, will benefit him immeasurably during the summer months. The swamps, ntdtthes''and swales are the final refuge of birds and ani- mals in sett:ed.or cleared country. If a, late .spring, storm ositches• the song birds after they have returned from the south, they find shelter in the thicic clumps of marsh grass. Later, dozens of species build their nests and rear their young in security, in the seclu- sion of. those sane marshes. The red- wing blackbird, really one of the most valual:.+: eeng'birds in the destruction of insects in this section, knows almost no other borne. Other spec;es, for whom the marshes ,are too wet, find the desired solitude, . in ' the dense, t rut by swamps.. Robins, chewvings, thrushes, catbirds and kingbirds nest by the thousands in the swatnp:i cf this region. ,.A1.1 of these, to Say no- thing of the waders and water birds, whose habitat is the 'Wetter portion of the marshes and bogs near open water, require the cover of grass and reeds. Besides these birds, the marshes and swamps furnish the finest of winter shelter for quail and;grouse—shelter against their natural enemies, against hunters, and most important of all, against snow, and cold and hunger in the bitterest weeks of winter. Autumn Fitting Sheep for Pasture. Shearing is one.of the first opera- tions in getting the flock ready to turn: out for the season at pasture. The! yearlings and rams nay be shorn any time after the waren days of spring appear. If the ewes having lambs at foot aro shorn whee, the weather is still cold th'eeflow of milk will be ser- iously curtailed. Ai warm day in early May should he about right for the average season. Machine shearieg is more efficient than hand shearing. If more than 100 head are kcpt, a power machine can be used to advantage. Select clean gra' s or barn floor for the job. The sheep should be dry when sheared. The fleeces should be neatly folded inside out and tied with paper twine.. Store in a clean dry place..: - Within two weeks after shearing the flock should be dipped. Any re- liable dip can be used. If a good job is done once a year, it will keep the flock free from ticks and the skin and • fleece in good. condition. Where prac- ticable one dipping tank can be used for a community. Internal parasites are very preva- lent among sheep and it is essential to good management that they should be eradicated. This is comparatively easy with the iodine treatment recent- ly perfected. Lambs averaging thirty pounds in weight may, be drenched with four ounces of a solution made by adding half an ounce of Lugol's solu- tion to one quart of water. This should be repeated once in four weeks. For older sheep, use four ounces of a solu- tion made up by adding one ounce of .Lugol's solution to one quart of water; and repeat at four-week intervals from June to October, inclusive. Rather extensive experiments have. shown this to be a' very satisfactory means ofb t' the worms. By.following out this program there is little that need be done except to salt the flock weekly. Adequate pas- ture and a good fence are essential in handling any flock. Fences can be made practically dog proof without much extra trouble. A patch of rape is of great value for the lambs when they are weaned. There is a difference of opinion re- garding the best time for weaning, but with most of the more successful flocks the lambs are weaned in mid- summer, just about as the pasture begins to go back. -11. L. G. before. Care should be taken to plant the tree not too deep but just deep enough. Before it is planted perman- ently in the hole the soil which has been thrown in should be raised And rounded off in the centre. Broken or bruised roots should be cut off before planting the tree.: The soil should come in contact with the root fibres and the surface be left Ioose. ' If the planting is well done in the. proper season and the soil fairly moist and compacted about the roots, watering is not necessary..In districts where drought is liable to occur, or every in places where the soil- is likely to be- come rather dry, and thorough Culti- vation cannot be given frequently, Mr. Macoun further advises in his pamph- let,which can be had free- from the Publications Branch, Ottawa, it will be wise to mulch the newly planted trees to a depth of from four to six inches with manure, straw, sawdust, or anything of that nature which will not become a compact mass. Planting Apple Trees. When the young apple trees arrive from a nursery they should be placed in a trench large enough to hold them all in en upright position so that when fil:ed in the roots will be completely covered. The trench should be in a cool shady spot and, if at all dry, the trees should be well watered, for in this way the danger of their drying out when planting is delayed will be obviated. The way to plant young trees is described in detail in a new bulletin on the cultivation of the apple in Canada, issued by the Experimental Farms Branch and distributed by the Publications Branch, Dept. of Agri- culture, Ottawa. According to the bulletin, the holes dug for the trees should be somewhat larger than the coat a rug spread of the roots after unnecessary long portions pave been removed, The earth must be well firmed around the roots by pounding or tramping. The surface soil should be put in filet' and lite sub -soil last in order to give tho young rootlets quickly available p:ant• food. Care should be taken to.lir.oteat the trees from drying when being re- moved from the trench to the place of planting. Planting Plum Trees. The spring is the time to plant plum trees, and the earlier it is done the better, providing the so11 is not sloppy, says the Dominion ' korticu:turist, After the trees are taken out of the packing in which they are. shipped greet care should be taken to prevent the roots from becoming dry before planting. Dipping the roots in a thin mixture of clay loans and water will protect: 'them somewhat, advises Mr. 'W. T, Macoun, the Horticulturist, in iris pamphlet on "Plum Cu:ttlr•e, but wet burlap, old bags, or wet straw„ should also be,used:; As -a mill"it'll~ necessary to make the hole, which should be repaired before exposing the 'roots, somewhat larger than will ac- cornmodate the roots spread out to their full extent.':It should be made about eighteen inches deep, after which the subsoil' should be loosened a few inches more but not removed. In! digging the hole the surfaee soul should be kept separate front the sub -1 soil et that of peer quality. Sufficient surface soil ,should be thrown back to , ualce the tree what planted :ahottt art inch In the ,ground deeper than it Was Farm Crop l .xperimelits. • We are informed by Dr. C. A. Zavitz, Agricultural College, Guelph, Ontario, that 2,832 Ontario farriers conducted experiments with field crops on their mire ferrns in 1925. The num- ber is int caging from year to ,year. Choice seed of some of the best var- ieties is being distributed now five of cost. Any farmer who asks for it may have the seed for an experiment with one of the classes of fin , crops' such as oats, field corn, mange:s, turnips, alfalfa, sweet corn, etc. The distri- bution will like:y continue well into April or until the supply of seed of the different crops is exhausted. These co-operative tests of the Experimental Union have greatly increased crop- i yields making Ontario outstanding in 1 this r-cslleet: , At pr.s nt, fireseems the great teat enemy of the corn borer. In sections where this pest has gained a foothold, every fanner should take special pains this year. to Collect all cornstalkh and refuse in the fields and about the barn, pile them and see that they are thoroughly burned. This work should be competed not later than the middle of May. After that date the corn borer moths will •emerge from. the stalks and spread as far as the winds will carry thein, 1162 A HIGH SPOT OF FASHION. The polka dotted gown has created a furore in the smart fashion centres. Polka dots, large or small, and in all colors are smart,but particularly smart when of navy-blue on a light background with a border design. We present here a one-piece frock, the simple design of which is admirably suited to materials of this type. .The dress opens at the neck and is finished with a round boyish collar. The long sieves are trimmed with tailored cuffs, and two inset pockets furnish a decor- ative note. No. 1162 is in sizes 34, 36, , 38, 40 and 42 inches bust. Size 36 bust requires 21 yards 54 -inch bor.! dmereoettarn,ateriel ats iilUistrated PrieeJ A PEEP INTO THE BRIDE'S HOPE CHEST F/very woman% desire is to achieve that smart different appearance which To Meet Conditions in Her Ne draws favorable comment from the observing public. ;1'he designs illus- trated in our new Fashion Book are originated in the heart of the style centres and will help you to acquire that much desired air of individuality. Price of the book 10e the copy. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your nente and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such patterns as you want. Enclose 20c in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number and address your order to Pattern Dept., Wilson Publishing Co., 78 West Ade- laide St., Toronto. Patterns sent by t'eturn mail. Methods of Pasteurizatioin, in Dairying, Inefficient methods of pasteuriza- tion have a bad effect on the dairy in- dustry by giving the public a false sense of security, according to a new bulletin on pasteurization of milk, cream, and dairy by-products, issued by the Dominion Dept. of Agriculture. On the other hand,. efficient pasteur- ization assures the safe supply of milk and other dairy products, delays the souring of milk, • and improves the flavor and keeping quality of butter. The bulletin, which may be obtained from the Publications Branch, Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa, describes in detail the best methods of pasteur- ization for use in cheese factories and creameries. A Boy's Answer. Teacher—"What can you tell about Allam and Eve eating the apple?" Young America—"I don't know; was it a Dutch treat?" Vegetables, fresh fruits, fresh air, exercise, and plenty. of pure drinking water—this is the recipe fora good complexion. Should be. 'Wf Shakespeare wrote, "In the sating, a young man's fancy turns to •thoughts of love." De might well have written, "young lady's." But, perchance, the famous scholar born on Stratford4 Avon was not versed in the pectililu'- ities'of the soprano sex. eta, Measured in heart beats, June seem' a long way off to the prospective bride, But she is a wise virgin, indeed,,,if she has her hope chest well planned and under way by now. The big inter- rogations which will loom superlative- ly in her mind will be: "What type of things?" and "How many of each.?" She will, of course, have a supply 'of dainty lin:geries, handkerchiefs; hosiery, dresses and aprons of both serviceable and pretty, but practical kinds. Her wardrobe should coinei•de withher social needs, her community —and not least—her pocketbook. If the young bride is to live in the city after the nuptial, she can pian her hope chest according:y. If she is to remain a country lassie, she will need simple, substantial pieces, rather than elaborately decorated ones. ;She will have little need for flimsy knick- knacks, tea sets, and the Iike. The household linens, including table linen, bed linen, dresser scarfs, towels, etc., may be unique—show in- dividualism, and yet be serviceable. No bride can have too many bath towels, dish towels and wash cloths. The quality of each should be para- mount, instead of quantity. Linen wears better than cotton—washee.and irons beautifully. It does not take on the washed-out appearance so charac- teristic of cotton. The initial cost of linen is more, but in the end, it is the economical "buy." A dozen dish towels are a safe mum-: herr two dozen are better. Some of these may even be made of sugar or flour sacks, neatly hemmed. For the farm, nothing takes the place of the unbleached linen ones. They will whiten with use. No chest is really complete without a half dozen linen. glass towels for drying china and glassware. Five yards of this towel- ing will make six towels, thirty inches long. Some of these may be embr"bid- ered with perky teapots or bluebirds. Unbleached linen hand towels are the appropriate kind for the sun-kist THE CANADIAN HOMEMAKER ,fl series ,of weedy ariicles , covering PLANING . BUILDING . FINANCING DECORATING FURNISHING . GARDENING .4111‘. . eopyrryif t ase b • gex 4 - 14.J Iv fda l.a • t•••:�_�1SILi-tdi1i1/��j/\llU \ t . fit r 1.""""":44..:":21 r 1114 r>'1.+ ti. { , 4dt1 ,.'.Alt, F i. rYl,/% egareseeVlARRAEN 4 xcDONNat-i, A R•K . <p.m S ill T,:IL'YO:V r9NK.t4'iCj. • The Tudor House of Beauty and Convenience Planned for a lot with fifty feet frontage, this house thirty-eight feet by thirty feet, comprises six rooms with the bath room and tho dining al- cove in addition. The living room with its verandah is the best arranged ronin . as to doors and windows, and leaves very little to be desired for a house of this nice. '.1'he fireplace, located to give ample space for cozy chairs and reading lawns, and wall space for piano and the settee. What might be termed a square hall, with returned stairs, and a window on the landing, i will make this unus�tially attractive and . homelike. The dining room and din- ! ing alcove ---which latter has now be- come a necessary feature in modern house planning --•is served directly By Warren and McDonnell,, Architects from the kitchen, which has the trades and basement entrances in close touch. Three bedrooms on the first floor, with cupboards to each, the larger room being about fourteen feet by nineteen feet. Off the main hall Is a roomy bathroom finished with tile and sanitary wails. The basetn•ent con- tains the usual accommodation for laundry, heating plant and storage— well drained and lighted. 'The exterior shows a house of Tudor design of much merit; simple, pleasing roof outlines, with rave lines broken by the gabled 'first floor windows, and interest is added by the careful group- ing of the casement openings, and the halt timbering of a portion of the first floor. The chimney, carried well above the roof and offsetting,the dominating parallel lines by its strong vertical; design showing experienced study. rept snug down on the Site the house' seems to be a part; of .the lawns and i approaches, an effect not always easilyobtained, but very helpful to title style of domestic architecture, Tints house will look well built with dark reit brick, le.id i!letnish bond, in m white ortYar; the rooting of oak stain- ed sh:ingles�,'e:nd the Woodwork painted brown, the halt timbered work being loft "els the s,aw,' and stained the sante emlor, A plain 'J'udor panelled door for the mate cntrauee,—oak perferabl3' and Dad Dutch tiles for the terrace, will make this a very suitable hirci attrac- tive entrance. • Regarding the interior knish—all the floors are hardwood—oak and birch, stained and floor varnished, Walls throughout H•ith the plastering finished -its tine ,sated stucco, for cold water paint unfelt of various tints. The trim, door. and staircase 'on the ground floor are of plain oak, tipper floor in pini, whit paint finish, The plumbing and heating- -the lat- ter by riot winter are of the best quality and tttitahlo for this c•lao-:s of a dwelling. ( 'rhe cost of this hc,tsn, ready for oc•- l cttpancy, - h nail he shout eight thous- and, five hundred dollars, ere;ttsive t f the land. 'Readers -desiring. timber infcynta- Lien regarding the plans and .ape*riff• 1 cations of this house should ennu uni- i este wrath tarchitect direct, Ad- dress Warren arrd tlrponncll, Home Bank 131dg., Hamilton, Ont. Copyright 1326, lfacf.ean Ilniitling Reports, T,tnlited, r..:l nine, the "Green -Trunk" It Planned. las°ie. Have plenty of these, A fent , njgi';g;iest towels, too, must not ht fd>:g6tten. Four to six bath towels will be necessary. Select the big, deable�loop ones. The hope chest should contain al least four pairs each of sheets and pillow slips. If I were limited to three pairs, I. would make two pairs plain, or nearly so. The pillow cases could have hemstitched hems—or mono- grams in white, or simple crocheted edges. The standard mattresses are seven- ty inches long: hence, the sheets should be about ninety inches long This is important as it assures ample, amount for the tucking -in process, A sheet made too short is wrinkly and uncomfortable. Select a. firm qua:sty of double -width sheeting or. bleached muslin with little or no starch. Two bedspreads is the minimum number. One of these may be of un- bleached muslin, with the popular cross-stitch. or applique work, intact. Be sure to use co:or-fast floss. The other spread could be of the crinkled dimity type. These are easy to laun- der, dainty -appearing, and very prac- tical for every day. The heavy type of spreads, once so popular, are rapid- ly becoming obsolete. Dresser scarfs, buffet scarfs and doilies—here the bride-to-be may, lavish needlework to her heart's con- tent. Unbleached scarfs with basket or cross-stitch designs, or applique work are lovely. Colored linen ones are also very popular. Two pairs of pillows (with feather - proof ticking), will be needed. The blanket and comforter problem is often solved by gifts. Two pairs of double blankets and four to six corn forters will not prove amiss. If a' dear old grandmother has given one of her patchwork quilts—how fortun- atel At least one good linen tablecloth with napkins to match, will be needed. The bluebird cloths for every day are both serviceable and pretty. The size of these to be determined by the table. It is usually unwise to make cur- tains. They will depend on the size and number of windows in the bride's future rendezvous. Unless familiar with the data, it is better to postpone their making. Pan holders, dust caps, a clothespin apron, rubber apron and laundry bag have their corners in the hope chest. The bride's lifetime accumulation of silver, china, glassware, pictures, etc., should be congregated. She will cher- ish these more than ever in a home of her "very own." The hope chest should be ready a month before the wedding, to eradicate last minute worries. Be ready, indeed. "Tis said men simply can't stand waiting on their womenfolk. Test Oven Without Ther- mometer. At the very last minute, food that has been so carefully prepared, can be so easily spoiled..ip.the oven t t it is a wise cook that will take a few seconds to test her oven before the cooking process begin.. Custards and meringues will need a slow oven to keep the egg white from separating from the other ingredients, and the whole becoming watery. Sponge cake and angel food will need a slow oven, other cakes and cookies will require a moderate temperature for baking. Baking powder biscuit and pastry bake better in a hot oven. If you have. ea thermometer by which to judge the temperature, you will have very good success by the flour test. A simple test is to place a teaspoonful of flour on a piece et unglazed paper in the oven. If the flour browns lightly in ten seconds, the oven is hot; if in thirty seconds, the temperature is moderate; if it sixty seconds, it proves that the tem- perature is low. If the oven temper. ature runs up faster than you wish ii to, set a pan of water in the corner of the even. A. pan of steaming water set in one corner wi:l keep food from browning too much, or the crust be- eoming too hard. - The Perennial Pea. 11y Mr. Jeanette Leader, Member 01 (Ont. Horticultural Association. i One Of the most satisfactory of perennials is the tiPerennialtm'al Pee. 1The flowers are very similar in form to the annual Sweet l'ea. It .is quite Ias desirable except that then Perennial t` I Pea has no fragrance and is not as I dainty in form. But when cut it will I last much longer than the tweet pea, tied once the plants are established they thrive under almost ell adverse conditions. They will bloom constant - I h s y ly all summer., and withstand lona 1 droughts, until the plants. are killed by frost., The seed pcd forming. do !not stern to interfere in the least with the vigor of the plants and binssome. 1'i.'wo or three plants twill provide abun- • dant flowers for the table all summer. I• have counted over two hundred i trusses of blooms on a single plant at otre time, 'l'hey need a wire fence to cling to and plenty of sunshine. The colors are 0 pretty rase shade and white. Seeds :sewn one year will produce plants that will blossom the following year, and = the years to comm in ever-ineleusing 4ivanlities. A grower is never eo successful that lits can afford to buy poor seed.