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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
3
A guide to hardy perennials and herbaceous plants suited for busy gardeners. It highlights hollyhock as a keystone, plus delphinium, rudbeckia, dicentra, spirea, and iris. The piece notes division every few years, group Planting for effect, and that many will bloom in the second year from seed.
Ornamental trees and shrubs may be pruned in winter as needed without destroying growth characteristics. Remove too prominent branches and those growing too close together. Constant end trimming of blooming shrubs will reduce flowering over time.
Sow lantana seeds on the north side of a picket fence and moisten the soil well. Cover with newspaper to retard evaporation and keep the soil from drying out. Seeds germinate slowly and may lie dormant for several weeks.
A practical note urges gardeners to survey beds and borders now and decide the flower assortment for next summer. It recommends carrying a notebook to record choices and then place orders accordingly.
Farmers should value base ball as spring rain privilege, the Toledo Blade notes. The piece casts baseball as a national game aiding agriculture by boosting morale and rural enthusiasm during the growing season.
The Kansas Experiment Station notes that row planting and cultivation of small grains have been unprofitable so far. Proper dry farming can limit weeds, while alfalfa sown in rows on dry land may yield hay and seed, with about one ton of hay per acre and potential seed crop depending on season.
The article outlines three keys for dry farming: use clean, drought resistant seed and remove weeds completely. keep soil highly fertile so less moisture is needed. cultivate soil to ensure a constant moisture supply for the plant.
The text argues that dry farmers should maintain dairy cattle to utilize immature crops and secure income. By feeding crops to cows, farmers reduce crop risk, maximize cash returns, and ensure a steady dairy business even in poor seasons. It urges preparedness and continuous feeding to sustain income.
The article advocates alfalfa as a lawn alternative, noting it forms a dense green mat when grown close to the ground. It advises deep spading, thick seed sowing, no manure, and frequent mowing to prevent tall growth, with a winter top dressing of black corral dirt to maintain soil richness and moisture efficiency.
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy has been photographed on horseback and actively participates with his armies. He has repeatedly faced danger of injury or death while directing operations.
The University of Wisconsin has created on campus a fully equipped model home to teach home making. The cottage demonstrates a simple life and serves as a template for future homes while teaching cooking, architecture, plumbing, lighting, and related household science topics to female students.
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