Easter Lily Growing to Become an American Industry
The Department of Agriculture pursues home cultivation of Easter lilies to replace imported bulbs. Experiments show bulbs can be cold stored to mimic Japan, boosting Florida Bermuda and California trials. Seed-grown plants may reach market faster than bulb propagation, with new plots in California and Oregon promising profitability.
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Shrmudas
Japan
George W. Oliver
California
Oregon
London
Bureau of Plant Industry
Philippines
Orchard Notes On Pest Control In Apple Orchards
Orchard notes advise timing for apple borers emergence and egg laying. Use a hoe to chill six inches up trunks to destroy eggs, then in May remove water sprouts and top growth to favor graft vigor. Rub off sprouts below grafts to focus energy into grafted stems.
Bermuda Lily Cultivation Faces Shift to Seed Propagation
The article discusses farmers on Bermuda island facing low adoption of modern selection and fertilization practices. It notes high profits from lily farming, the risks of old methods, and disease in bulbs. It highlights U.S. Department of Agriculture seed propagation research producing faster blooming hybrids.
Mens Trials Pin Craze Stirs Witty Barroom Claim
A cheeky line proclaims a man’s pin and its implied honor, noting a wager about returning it to a wife who will soon request its use, reflecting playful banter in social circles.
Indian Territory and Oklahoma Show Wealthy Residents
In the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, several native and non native individuals are highlighted for significant fortunes. The feature notes prominent families and businessmen shaping regional economic life within the era.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Early Spring Cultivation Boosts Fruit Tree Growth
During spring and early summer fruit and other trees benefit from frequent cultivation to maximize growth. Small fruit maximize sap for vigorous wood development while growth slows as fruit nears maturity.
Caring for Transplanted Trees in the First Year
The article advises placing a tie or square box at the base of a newly transplanted large tree and watering with soapy water to create sub irrigation. It notes occasional mulching and uplifting the tree for rapid growth, contrasts sod cultivation with manure use, and mentions cost-saving sod methods for those with limited funds.
Forcing Rhubarb Ahead With Barrel Cover and Manure
A spring gardening tip suggests placing rhubarb under an inverted old half-barrel and surrounding it with green manure to force rapid growth. This thrifty method aims to accelerate early thriving of the rhubarb beds.
Green Manuring Improves Sandy Soils
In sandy soils a green manure shows more benefit than plowing under crops or applying fertilizers, since nutrients leach away quickly while humus from the green crop remains. Sandy soils lack vegetable mold, making green manure an easy cheap way to supply soil organic matter.
Planting Overgrown Nursery Stock Proves Costly Mistake
The note argues that planting overgrown nursery stock is a serious error due to higher handling needs and weaker growth. It warns that such trees will never reach the sturdiness and vigor of younger stock, making any price paid a poor economy.
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America
Eskimo Pays Doctor If Patient Recovers
A traditional Eskimo practice pays the doctor a fee upfront. If the patient survives, the fee is kept. if the patient dies, the payment is returned.
Gates of Pekin Close With Elaborate Evening Ceremony
The gates of Pekin are closed each night in a formal ceremony that draws visitors from afar to witness the tradition.
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Pekin
Begonia Leaf Patterns Inspire Shawl Cashmere Motifs
The article notes that many Cashmere shawl patterns imitate the leaf design of begonia. It highlights how these patterns are commonly copied and reflected across shawl textiles.
The Coming Farmboy. The Educated Farmer in State and Nation
The article argues the intelligent, industrious farmer will gain prominence in state and national affairs as farming becomes a science driven profession. It urges farm boys to study agriculture deeply, learn why methods work, and prepare like medical or legal professionals to raise yields and sustain farms. It also warns that better education will reduce abandoned farms and discourage farmers.
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Fle
The Joke Was Moss Grown At A Quiet Party
In a homelike gathering Gabby retold his time worn tale when Jonathan Snappelgood declared it older than the hills. The three Hill sisters rose and left the room with a stern, automobile like expression.
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Gabby
Jonathan Sn Applegood
Hello and the Pipe See the Black Cigar in Parade
In a Smokers' parade a Pipe addresses a Black Cigar and a circle of cigarettes. The Black Cigar admits joining the ranks, feeling ashamed as he moves along the line.
Courtesy to the Cloth Preacher Seeks Glass Before Trial Sermon
A young Scots clergyman on the way to preach a trial sermon asks for a mirror. Beadle John returns with a bottle wrapped in his coat containing whisky, claiming it was a special favor for the minister.
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John
A Hero of Labor Quietly Averts a Strike
In a midnight hallway a worker halts time and prevents a major dispute. He climbs stairs softly and declares he has saved the night by averting a potentially disastrous strike.
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