Value of the cow pea in Southern agriculture
The article extols cow peas as a key land renovator and forage crop, detailing their hardiness, quick 60 to 100 day cycle, and benefits as a catch crop. It advises modest fertilization with acid phosphate, notes regional differences in potash use, and summarizes fertilizer guidelines from Bulletin No. 26. It also covers planting methods, seed rates, and varieties with emphasis on New Era as the earliest and several types for vine or pea yields and forage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Redding
Middle
North Georgia
Oak and
Hickory
Piney Woods
Red
Ted Ripper
Esac
Use of Green Cottonseed as Fertilizer Discussed
A reader from Jewells, Ga., asks how to use about 500 bushels of green cottonseed to fertilize corn and cotton. The director notes unprocessed seed is slow to release nutrients, may not pay for itself, and recommends crushing, fermenting, or selling for meal or feed instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Cody
Jewells
Second Application of Guano on Corn
J W Stroud of Knoxville Georgia asks about placing a small amount of guano around knee high corn before a second plow. The director says it is better to apply all fertilizer at planting or before. late fertilization helps but earlier application pays more, with nitrate of soda being most effective during growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stroud
Knoxville
Bermuda and Nut Grass Control by Seasonal Turnover
Reader asks how to remove Bermuda and nut grass. The recommended method is to turn over the sod at the start of winter to surface the jointed runners, which die with freezing. February planting of oats followed by peas, then optional small grains or cotton or corn after peas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M
Arp
Bermuda
Insect Control Advice From Agricultural Bulletin
The article discusses moth larvae in tomatoes and methods to reduce their numbers. It notes larvae cocooning for winter in a chrysalis state and emerging in spring as butterflies. Paris Green or Leewinn Purne chemical uses are mentioned as partially effective. Fall plowing aids birds in catching chrysalis, lowering pest numbers.
Strawberry Leaf Blight and Remedies for Strawberries
J W B of Athens asks about rapid leaf dissolution and insect damage on blooms. The advice explains Strawberry Leaf Blight or Leaf Rust caused by Sphaerella fragariae, its impact on vitality and fruit yield, and recommends Bordeaux Mixture spraying before bloom and after fruiting, or dusting with wood ashes if spraying is not possible. A Bordeaux formula is given with copper sulphate, lime, and water, plus caution to stir before and during spraying. It notes uncertain impact of cut flower stems and that severe damage is unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. B
Athens
Huch N. Stanses
Horti Surist
Keep Worms From Sweet Corn and County Promos
Reader asks how to keep worms from ears of sweet corn. Horti cultureist Hun N Stanges recommends sack the ears after silk pollination, wait two days for fertilization, then harvest. The text also includes extensive booster material for Bainbridge Decatur County Georgia, praising climate soil land resources and inviting settlers to move there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Is. R. B
Tallapoosa
Hun N. Stanges
Cholera Remedy for Dogs and Tomato Worm Pest Advice
A reader seeks urgent veterinary guidance for dogs showing cholera symptoms with rapid death, and also asks for tomato worm prevention. The cholera treatment suggested includes wood charcoal and sulphide of antimony mixed, with dosing by weight, plus sanitation steps for hog pens. Tomato worm notes distinguish whether damage is to leaves or fruit, naming the Sphinx moth and the Corn Worm as culprits and suggesting cobalt solution applications and other garden practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herndon
United States Department of Agriculture
Columbus
Jone
Hieu N. Sramazs
Carolina
Martyrdom of trifles in a nervous breakdown case
A damaged ad describes a woman with constant nervous distress and fatigue. It promotes Tonle Liver Pills and Pellets from Brown Mfg Co New York, claiming they cure constipation and biliousness. Available at R. L. Bruce and dealers, 25 cents for single or five boxes for 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zi Brown Mfg. CO
New York
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Byron B. Bower, Jr
Bainbridge, Georgia
Broad Street
MD. G. Chason
Bainghridge
Water Street
Physicians & Surgeons
Bainbridge
Bainbridge and_ vicinity
E.J. Morgan
Georgia
Bruce's New Drug Store
Broughton and
South Broad Streets
W. L. Jones
Joseph H. Gilpin
Attroney
Law
Bainbridge, GA
Olfice
Court House
Albany
Decatur County
Harrell
A. , Russell
Harrell & Russell
Donalson & Hawes
S. J. Cheshut, M. D
Vitice
Townsend & Westmoreland
D. A. Russell
Jon
A. L. Hawes
Albany Direuit
Supreme Court of the State
United States District Court
Fred Smith Versas Oe
Ygaker and Confectioner
Mia
M. J. Reynolds
West Broughton Street
Jillnge
J. W. F. Johnson
Abbott
Lippman
Frop
Block
Savawkahl
THE
Georgia Experiment Station
Experiment, Georgia
Ash
Florida
Panera Interet
Bainbridge Democrat
American Newspaper Directory
Decatur
Becaus
Flint River
Tampa
Fla
Savannah
Charleston
Alabama Midland B’y
Montgomery
Ala
Atlanta
Birmingham
Mobile
New Orleans
R. L. Bruce
Igleheart Bros
Evansville
Ina
Dairymens
DE Laval
J. A. B. Sikes
Iron City
Thomasville
Quitman
Valdosta
Dupont
Waycross
Brunswick
Jacksonville
Live Oak
Gainesville
Ocala
Leesburg
Lakeland
Tampa Bay Hotel
Port Tampa
Louisville
A.m
A. m
St. Augustine
Palatka
Ar. Sanford
Winter Park
Orlando
Kissimmee
Tampa Sou
Liv Oak
Homosassa
Pullman Butter
St. Louis
Pinckard I
Pinckard
Ozark
Troy
Selma
Nashville
Cinemati
Pullman Icc EE
S.m
Cincinnati
Pullman
L& Ner
Prichard
B. W. Wrenn
H.C. McFaden
the Miller Furniture CO
Savannag, GA
Meares
Seases
DELAR
Dunlap’s Fine Nats
Manhattan
Broughton ST
B. E. Levy & BR
McMillan
Price & Libel
Savannas
Harnett House
J. P. Williams & Co
General Commission
Merce
Bay Street
Savannah, GA
Gregan
Mall “Pur Brothers
Warren St
Nev
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