Get Garden Going
In Early March
At leaBt twelve popular vegetable!
may be started In the spring garden
and these will aid In cutting down
the food bills. The garden this
year should be considered the most
important acre on the farm because
it Is good health Insurance as well
as safe economy.
"The urge to get the garden going
can hardly be withstood now that
Mtlgns of spring are apparent," says
K' ii- Morrow, extension horticultur
ist at State College. "We have
three valuable publications which
may be used by those needing infor
mation on establishing a garden and
will send these to any one making
application , as long as the present
supply lasts These three publica
tions give suggestions about starting
the early plants, a manual of garden
planting and cultivation, and a veg
etable seeding guide. Citizens of
North Carolina may have them on
request to the agricultural editor at
State College."
However, In beginning the garden
now, Mr. Morrow recommends the
planting of asparagus, beets, cab
bage, carroti, lettuce, garden peas,
Irish potatoes, pepper, radish, aweet
potato, tomato and turnips. Large
one-yea "-old roots of the Mary
Washington variety will give a start
with asparagus. The Early Wonder
and Detroit Dark Red are good va
rieties of beets for the early plant
ing If the flrst seeding is caught
by a frost, another planting should
be made immediately. Early March
Is not too late to make plantings of
the second early cabbages such as
the Copenhagen Market , and the
Charleston Wakefield varieties. The
seedlings should have plenty of
room and the young plants transfer
red to the garden as soon as possi
ble.
Carrots are as yet not generally
popular but more could be used for
health. The best varieties, accord
ing to Mr. Morrow, are Chantenay
and Danvers Half Long The other
plants mentioned are well known
?nd are standbys. in most gardens.
Early plantings should be made at
once.
Gives Poison
Mixture For
Tobacco Pests
The tobacco flea beetle may be
controlled by dusting the young
plants with a mixture of parls green
and arsenate of lead where the tight
? trap beds were not used and there
is a heavy infestation.
C. H. Brannon, extension entomol
ogist at State College, reports wide
^prevalence of the flea bugs this
nprlng due to heavy infestations In
the fields last fall and the unusual
ly mild winter The Insects are ap
pearing in large numbers over a
wide area of the State, he says, and
some growers report heavy damage
even at this early date. The flea
beetles are at least a month earlier
in their attacks.
"Those growers who are using the
tight trap beds are pleased with the
excellent protection afforded by such
beds." says Mr. Brannon. "We have
established a number of these as
demonstrations In various parts of
the State and if possible, nearby
growers should visit such a bed and
be prepared to build one like it next
Beason. Those who do not have such
beds and are troubled with the flea
, bugs should prepare now to poison
them
Mr. Brannon recommends the use
of one pound of parts green and five
pounds of arsenate of lead mixed to
gether thoroughly and dusted on the
young plants dry. He recommends
using the mixture at the rate of one
half pound to each 100 square yards
of plant bed. Remove the cover to
make applications and so dust the
poison that each plant is covered
uniformly. To dust in lumps or
splotches will cause burning of the
tender leaves. A good hand duster
is the safest machine to use
The number of dustings will of
course depend on the severity of the
infestation. However, Mr. Brannon
suggests making the applications
once each week as long as the beetles
are noticed on the beds.
" i
Terracing to prevent or control
soil erosion In Person county receiv
ed considerable impetus last week
when the farm agent held a two-day
terracing school. Twelve men were
Instructed in how to run terraces
correctly. -
Tyrrell county farmers are curing
hams this winter for the purpose of
developing a trade in this product
for the future.
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REPAIR FARM EQUIPMENT
BEFORE TIME FOR USE
Having to wait for parts before
being able to repair farm machinery
U a bothersome annoyance especial
ly when spring work is rushing. For
that reason It is wise to check the
machinery now and proceed to get It
in shape for the rush of work later.
"No implement dealer can foresee
exactly what parts will be needed or
ordered by farmers in his territory
and he may be out of the very re
pair part needed when a rush order
comes to him from some person who
has had to delay his work because
of a broken implement," says David
S. Weaver, agricutlural engineer at
State College. "Having to wait un
til this part is ordered will hold up
work in the field and somemtlmes
will be costly. For that reason it is
Important that a thorough check be
made of all the machinery and parts
secured if needed."
Ur. Weaver does not look for
much new machinery to be ordered
this year. Mere ? repairs wHl ? -be
made to save expense. Therefore be
urges a systematic check-up of every
Implement and a list of repairs made
so that the parts may be secured on
the next trip to town. In checking
over these tools, It is also a good
practice to list those pieces which
are beat- and- twisted and give some
Indication of breaking later. A
great deal of time and worry may be
saved if this is done.
Plow points should be replaced or
resharpened, plow handles repaired
and all braces tightened. The parts
at the end of the beam should fit
properly and whole plow be put
in good shape. Mr. Weaver also, f
recommends sharpening the harrow
disks and replacing worn bushings.
The frame will need to be tightened,
the grease cups filled and other re
pair Items attended to. Clean the
corn and cotton planters and oil
them well. New plates are often
needed in these and occasionally a
gear tooth Is missing or a chain
link gone, he says.
MAY HAVE OUTBREAK
OF DOWNY MILDEW
Tobacco growers who recall the
severe outbreak of downy, mildew
or blue mold in their tobacco plant
beds last spring would be wise in
keeping a sharp outlook for the
trouble again this year.
Dr. S. O. Lehman, plant disease
specialist for the North Carolina
Experiment Station, reports a bed
In Robeson County affected and be
cause of the prevalence of the trou
ble last season, he looks for another
epidemic this season. This disease
spreads rapidly when weather conr
ditlons are favorable and its early
appearance this year as compared
with last season gives cause for some
worry.
Downy mildew was found in the
Robeson County plant bed on Feb
ruary 22. Last year the first trouble
was reported during the third week
in April. This shows the disease Is
appearing some two months earlier
than last year and meanB that grow- >
era should begin to Inspect their |
beds regularly now, says Dr. Leh
man. IV 1
The mild weather prevailing1
through most of the late winter and
the abundant occurrence of the dl- j
sease in so many plant beds in 1931 >
means that there may be a large
quantity of over-wintering diseased
material from which the disease may
get a new start this season. The for
ward development of the trouble in
Georgia and the early re-appearance
in this State also indicate the oppor-j
tunities for an early start.
Dr. Lehman advises good ventila
tion and thorough drainage for the
plant beds so that the surface of the
bed may be kept dry. Where the
disease appears, he suggests that .the .
affected plants be destroyed and the
other* sprayed with Bordoaux mix
ture. Some insecticide may be used
with the Bordeaux to keep down the
flea beetles and other Insects.
Definite Instructions about how
to spray the beds and control the
?disease will be given to any one
who will write to Dr. Lehman for
the information.
FRANKLIN COUNTY MAKES
FARM SURVEY IN APRIL
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Of the 4206 farm operators in
this county, how many are actual
owners? Any way, each land own
er is due to report to his tax lister
the number of acres of pach crop
that he will probably grow in 1932.
No, this is nothing new. It has
been being done since 1918. Most
counties are reporting these surveys
for practically all of their farms.
This is probably news to non-farm
owners. The Federal Farm Census
was secured from farm operators
(mostly tenants). Our county farm
survey is asked of the owners. Which
of these probably affords the beat
More than 200,000 farm owners
made reports for each of 1929, 1930
and 1931. These showed acreages
that are amazingly good. The cost
of these surveys Is extremely little
due to the Commissioners using the
tax listing machinery. While con
siderable Inconvenience- Is experi
enced. by those "waiting" to list
their taxables, yet the need and valr
ue of this farm "Inventory" is too
great to the farming Interests to be
overlooked. 1
Farmers should observe the fol
lowing: I
(1) List your taxes early.
(2) Be prepared to report each
crop acreage and numbers of ma
ture livestock.
(3) Go prepared to "wait" your]
turn, if you go late In the day or
on Saturdays.
(4) Read our next week's issue
for the reasons why these surveys
are made.
FLAT ROCK B. Y. P. U.
Flat Rock B. Y. P. U. program for
Sunday, March 20.
I. President In charge.
1. Song service.
2. Prayer*
\ 3. Records.
'\i. Assignment oT next program:!
Bible drill.
6. Song ? "My Hope Is Built".
7. Sectary's report.
II. Dlsciiaslon period ? Oroup
captain in charge.
Topic: "The Deity of Christ".
1. Scripture reading ? Col. 1:9
20, by Edna Catlette and I^ucllle
Perry. \
2. Introduction, by Mildred Lit
tle.
3. His Divine Titles ? Myrtle Lee
Hendrlx. \
4. His Divine Claims ? Edna RotK
erts. >
5. His Divine Life ? Effle Thar
rington.
6. The proof of Christian History
? Richard Hill.
7. The proof of Christian Ex
perience ? Lillian Layton.
8. Special music. *'
III. Closing period ? President in
charge.
1. Closing hymn ? "He Lifted
Me".
2. Closing prayer.
Be there ? bring a friend ? 3:30
p- M v
Forty-three boys and girls Joined
the first 4-H club ever to be organ
ized in the Suit community of Chero
kee County last week.
The 4-H dnb short course will be
held at State College this year dur
ing the week of July 26 to SO. Be
tween 740 and 1,000 selected dele
gate* are expected to attend.
A diet is not something you eat,
but something you don't eat.
Scene of the Kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby
saca'
tbrklwt taken from bii crib. The Udxhr w tour <oq3 ?P||i wfflfc footprint* w? dl>i?? u?l tt flwppLt ?ffif j
rn^mrnmm^ ?
Had "Little Tin Box"
Thomas M. Farley, Sheriff of New
York County, could not explain to
investigators where he got $350,000
which he said cam* out of "a little
tin box, to. Governor Roosevelt r?
? wwvid tui?. \ ? . - - ?
MJ5DAL8 OF HONOR
Chicago, 111., March 16,? Medals
of honor for county prizes, watches
for state winners, educational trips
to the National 4-H Club Congress in
Chicago and three college scholar
ships are the attractive awards for
4-H Club glrla being offered in a
newly inaugurated National 4-H
Club Canning Achievement Contest
announced by the National Com-"
mittee on Boys and Girls Club work.
Bonaflde 4-H Club girls enrolled
In canning dubs under the super
vision of the state extension service
during 1932 are eligible to compete
for these awards. The pro
ject records and (he general rec
ords of contestants will be the basis
on which awards will be made.
A gold filled medal of honor will
be awarded to the highest scoring
canning club member in each county
of the United States represented in
this contest. Front the records of
county winners, state club leaders
will select the state winner. A 17
Jewel wrist watch will be the state
winner's prize.
A committee of three or more I
state club leaders will judge the j
records of the state winners and
will select eight sectional winners,
two girls from each of the four ex
tension sections of the United States,
who will receive educational trips
to the Eleventh National 4-H Club
Congress in Chicago during the same
week as the International Live Stock
Exposition. Three national winners
i will hp selected from these trip win
ners and will be awarded $300, $200
land $100 college scholarships in the
! order of their rank.
More than 160,000 farm girls who
are members of 4-H Canning Clubs
are eligible to compete for the
Awards being offered in this contest.
Full details of the contest may be
secured from the office of county ax
tension agents or the state club lead
er.
Farm and Home Week will be
held at State College this year dur
ing the week of August 29 to Sep
tember 3. The State Farmers' Con
j ventlon and the State Federation
| Clubs will meet during that week.
Lespedesa is going to the moun
[ tains as indicated by large coopera
tive orders made by farmers of Ma
| con and Madison counties recently.
Leading a double life doesn't pro
mote longevity.
SPECIAL EXCURSION FARES
TO
WASHINGTON
AND RETURN
SATURDAY and SUNDAY, MARCH 19-20th
$5.00
ROUND TRIP $5.00
Special Pullman Fares in Special Sleepers on Train 102 Only ?
Passengers using Train No. 6 pay Regular 'Pullman Fare
Round Trip Fare Including Pullman Train 102 Only
-Lower Berth P"MI *9.00 ? 2
UftPer
Persons |7Jg
Persons 96.75
Berth One Person $8.25?2
TICKETS ON SALE FOR TRAINS AND DATES SHOWN BELOW
MARCH 19 MARCH 1#
Train 192
Hamlet 6:02 PM
Train 6
10:55 PM
2E
Southern Pines 6:46 PM
11:45 PM
MARCH 20
Train 6
Hanrora .
Raleigh 8:85 PM 1:50 AM
Wake Forest 2:36 AM
Franklinton 2:53 AM
Henderson 9:48 FM, 3:28 AM
Norllna 4:05 AM
No StopoveT*? No Baggage Checked
Returning, leave Washington 6:40 P. M. or 11:59 P. M. March 20
For Information See Ticket Agent
H. E. PLEASANTS, D. P. A
Raleigh, N. C. Phone 2700 or 270
505 Odd Fellows Bul]dln?
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