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rr i >* / ' «1 %>• THE WATBBTOWN REUNION. A J r'H ifn; : :.•>. r .\. Early peas require a rather rich sandy ioairi with good drainage in or- der that the first\ plantings may be' made early In the springy Fertilizers that are high in nitrogenous^' matter should not be applied' to the land ihvr> mediately before planting, as they wilt Have a tendency to produce too great ! growth of vines at the expense of \pods. Land that has, been manured the previous year will be found satis- factory .without additional fertilizer. \While the sandy loam is to be pre- ferred for early varieties, a good crop' can be produced on almost any good; soil. The first plantings should' be of such •varieties as Alaska, of some of its : modifications, which make a small but , quick growth and may or may not be provided with supports. These should be planted about two weeks before the _date of the'last killing frost, or i n fact . may be\ planted as soon as the ground Is in condition. The tall-growlhg sorts; of the Telephone type are desirable for still later use, on account of their •large production and excellent quality. Beits should be drilled In rows, one to two pints being sufficient for a 100- foot row. The individual peas should Joe placed about 1 Inch apart in the rows. The .distance between rows will depend upon the kind of cultivation to be employed, and upon the varieties used; Tuedwarf varieties need not be any farther apart than necessary to Insure cultivation, while the talUgrow- Ing sorts should not be planted closer than 3 to Z>fa feet apart. A good scheme is to plant two par- allel rows of peas about 6 or 8 inches apart, then leave a (Space of 18' inches or two feet and_ plant two more rows of seed close together. Fewer strings of less brush will be required t o sup- port them than when planted in single rows at tlie greater distance. If peas are to be grown for immedi- ate use only, a quart will be enough to plant at one time; However, if it is desired to grow peas for canning, large plantings should be made. If space is available, It i s an excellent plan to make considerable planting at one time of some one variety,, so that the peas for canning will be available i n con- siderable quantities. This enables the liousewlfe to get the canning out of the way in a comparatively short time. Successive plantings of the various va- rieties of peas should be made at in- tervals of about two weeks, until the weather begins to grow warm, when the. plantings should be discontinued. It is possible in some sections to grow a fall crop of peas. When this is done, early varieties should be used. ONIONS. / Onions can be produced on almost _any good garden soil, and constitute «ne of the standard crops f6und in al- fhost every garden. The usual plan In the home garden is to plant sets in rows far enough apart to suit the meth- od of cultivation to be followed. The sets need not be more than 2 or 3 Inches apart in the rows. Onion sets may be planted as soon \ as the ground can be worked ttnd be- fore frosts are over. Some kinds may \be planted In the autumn. The potato or multiplier onion can be planted from sets~in the autumn and will produce excellent early green onions. Onions may be grown from seed ei- ther by starting the seed In the hotbed and transplanting to the open ground -or by drilling i n rows directly in the garden. With good soli and proper •care it is possible to produce good- sired bulbs from seed In a Single sea- son. Onions require frequent shallow cul- tuation, and it may be necessary to re- sort to hand work in order to keep the crop free from weeds; If It is desired to use the onions as green or bunch onions they may be pulled at any time after they are large enough, otherwise they should be al- lowed to grow until they reach matur- xti. H the onions start to throw up seed stalks these should be removed, — «r* \the seed will be formed at the ex- pense of the bulbs • ',¥• MUSKMELONS, A,sandy loam with plenty of well- rotted manure incorporated in tlie soil. is well adapted to the production of muskmelons. The muskmelon is a heat- loving crop, requiring a long growing season, about four months,'and cannot be planted until the ground has be- come warm. For this reason it i s use- Jess to attempt t o grow the muskmelon in sections where the growing season Is not sufficiently long or where the temperature is not uniformly high. The northern portion of the United States Is not suited to the growing of this crop for the reasons cited above. It is advisable to start the plants In berry boxes, or on sods In the hot- bed, transferring these to the open ground after the ground has become warm. In this way considerable time can be saved and much better results obtained. It is a good plan to place plenty of well-rotted manure in the hills, which should be about 6 feet apdft, Sufficient: seed should be plant- ed so that low good strong plants may be hatfcin each hill. Another plan, is to sow in'drills in rows 6 or 7 feet apart, {-ifsning the plants until they are from 18 Ihches to 2 feet apart la the rows; Cullhutlon should be frequent and thorough until the vines begin to run; After this the only cultivation required Is to keep needs down. Mu'kmelons are liable to be attack- ed by several diseases and have at least one serious Insect enemy. For In- fofinatioh-on the control of insects and diseases affecting the muskmelon, re- fer to Farmers! Bulletin 856; entitled \Control of ijlseases and Insect Ene- mies of the Home' Vegetable Garden.\ SPINACH. Spinach thrives in a rather cool cli- mate and attains its best development in the middle Southj- Where it can be grown I n the open ground during the winter. Farther north itJis necessary to protect the plants during the win- ter with a mulch of straw or leaves. To produce good spinach a rich loam which Will give the plants a quick growth is required. Fall planting Is to be recommended wherever this' is possible, as the fall-planted spinach is not as much inclined to go to seed as that planted In the spring. One ounce of seed i s sufficient for a 100-foot row, and this crop may be sown in driUs about 1 foot apart. Spinach.is an easily grown garden crop, and^thefe is perhaps no other of its kind that will give as good satis- faction. In gathering spinach the en- tire plant is removed rather than mere- ly cutting off the leaves. The larger plants are selected first, and the smaller ones are thus given a chance to develop. CAULIFLOWER. The cauliflower requires a rich, moist soil, and\ thrives best under irri- gation. It will not withstand as much frost as cabbage, but is very sensitive to hot weather. To make a success of the crop it is best to plant it about the time of the last killing frost in spring, using plants grown in the hot- bed or window box. This gives it time to mature before hot weather comes. The rows need not be more than ; 2% to 3 feet apart for horse cultivation, or 24 to 30 inches apart for hand work. The plants should be from 14 to 18 inches apart In rows. The culture is the same as for cabbage until the heads begin to develop, after which the leaves may be tied together over the heads to exclude the light and keep heads white. This crop Is one of the aristocrats of the garden. If you succeed in grow- ing high-grade cauliflower you will qualify as a good gardener.- WATERMELONS. The watermelon requires consider- able \room and unless there Is an abundance of space available It should not be planted in the garden. It is a heat-loving plant and the seeds should not be planted in the open until the ground Is warm. This will be about one month after the last hard frost. They do best In a sandy soil, and require plenty of well-rotted manure for their best development. The usual method Is to plant them -In. hills made up with plenty of wfell- rotted manure, about 10 feet aparl each 'way. Some eight or ten seeds should be placed In each hill, and when the plants are well established they should be thinned to four plants in > hill. For full directions as to the con- trol of insects and diseases affecting, the watermelon, see Farmers' Bulletin 856, entitled \Control of Disease and Insect Enemies of the Home Vegetable Garden.\ KALE. Kale is closely related to and pos- sesses many of the characteristics of cabbage. It is very hardy and may be planted In the autumn in the entire southern portion of the United States. It will thrive on any good soil and responds readily to liberal applica- tions of stable manure. Kale may be sown In drills of In some cases may be sown broadcast. When sown In drills a quarter ounce of seed Is sufficient for a 100-foot row. Kale may be sown as soon as the ground is in condition- to work. Successive plantings may be made at intervals through the summer, but pickings can be made from the first planting during the entire season. When planted In drills the plants may be thinned as soon as large enough using the ones removed for greens. Distribute Hand Labor. It is, of course, possible to do the work just as well by hand, but a con- siderable amount of labor Is involved. For small areas, however, this meth- od is tlie only practical one. When the garden Is to be worked by hand it l*s especially desirable that the spading be done as early as possible, as the sooner it Is done the easier it will be to get the ground in condition. The ground should be worked down only as needed, as this will distribute the labor; and as the rough ground will dry off quicker than that smoothed down* it is possible to get on the ground sooner If left in the rough than when well worked down. It is ex- tremely desirable to get such crops as early peas, early potatoes, and early cabbage plants In as soon as the ground is dry enough, and it is often possible to get these crops planted n week Or two earlier by following this plan. Ashei Made Uieful. Well-sifted coal ashes, unlike wood ashes, have no fertilizing value, but are useful in lightening soil. Lime will, lighten soil and at-the same time correct acidity. Plan Your Garden Early. Diagram your ground, allot the space to the vegetables you\ want to grow, buy your seeds, have your tools at hand, prepare for the opening of the growing season. GREAT GATHERING OF BRITISH TANKS ON THE WESTERN FRONT Twenty odd tanks of the British army can be counted in the tankdrome. They are only a small part of the great number of tanks that the British have. The censor, of course, \will not state how ninuy tanks the British forces have on the western front, but it can be said that the number IjS very largo and altogethor sufficient to meet any attack by the enemy. The side armor of the tank in the foreground has been removed, giving a view of. the Interior of this monster and the mechanism that operates it. SERB SOLDIERS CIRCLING GLOBE TO FIGHT TEUTONS Eeleased from a Siberian prison camp, 2,000 Serb soldiers are on their way nround the world to fight against Teuton autocracy. They were originally in the Austrian army, where they had been pressed Into service and made to fight until captured by the Russians. Fearing that the bolshevikl would send them back to Austria after they were released, they started for Japan. From there they intend to ship to the United States and go back to the Salonikl front, where they will join the Serbian army. HONORING THE KING OF A WAR-RAVAGED COUNTRY King Albert of Belgium and General Petain of the French forces review the officers in command of the Franco- Belgian forces, who are battling the Hun at the northern extremity of the western line. English Like Hiking. A* diligent study of American news- papers discloses many crazes that seize the people of these islands, which the islands themselves seem strangely unaware of. From such, a source I learn that hik- ing is, very popular in England, where \a party of young people,\ sensibly dressed and with staves, start at six or seven o'clock in the morning, carry a few sandwiches and a drink, walk along country roads until noon, picnic and rest during the heat of the day, and then walk home in the cool of the evening, refreshingly tired for such a flight's sleep as only the true hiker knows.\ Apparently it is the latest name for a country ramble. Anyhow, Americans are being persuaded to hike more, tlie result of which is an Increased sturdl- ness of mind and body.—London Chronicle. Something New. Publisher—Here is a letter from a man thanking us for sending a re- porter to rouse* him at half-past eleven at night to tell him some good news. City Editor—Jumping Tosaphat! Most-men waked up by a reporter at half-past pleven throw the furniture at him. TWO TYPES OF ITALIAN FLYERS Type of dirigible and new: .Italian flying boat Mncchi, used by the Italian navy for patrol work along the Adriatic. NEED NOT FEAR WOOD FAMINE Government Figures Convey Assur- ance to Those Who Contemplate Using That Material for Building. Wood has been and is still one of the chief materials used in the construc- tion and furnishing of the home. It has had natural advantages because of the ease with which it can be work- ed and fastened, because It has strength and hardness for general pur- poses, because It is comparatively light in weight, because it is a good protection against heat and cold, and because it is pleasing In appearance. These properties, which are due to its peculiar chemical nature and' physical structure, have made wood unique among building materials. An impression seems to be preva- lent that the supply of wood is becom- ing so depleted that In the near future It can be used for ornamental or special purposes, says a report Issued by the bureau of standards. This is declared to be erroneous. We still have enough virgin timber, it is de- clared, in this country to Inst for sev- eral generations, and with the growing practice of forestry a certain supply •will always be maintained, partly by Increasing the yield of timber per acre and partly by checking the waste In using tlie timber. Although Hie\ centers of production aie being removed farther ami farther liom the centers of population, freight lates do not make the .shipment of lumber across several states prohibi- tive, wood being a comparatively light material. MANY CITIES START ZONING Aie Following the Lead of New York in Attempt to Save Highccass Sections. The zoning nnd building heights re- stilctions, which when they were put Into operation more than a year ago engendered so much opposition from certain Interests, are now considered a gioat step in city planning, a wonder- ful means of safeguarding sections ftom detrimental influence affecting tlie character of sections, which In turn produce loss In many directions, particularly fee value. Outsiders have watched the working of the restric- tions and are convinced that they are worthy of acceptance. Moio than a half dozen large cities of the country are now preparing restrictions based on those of Now York. This was dis- closed at the meetings In Now York of the American City Planning Insti- tute, which had for its special purpose a closer study of the restriction. Zon- ing commissioners and city planners to the number of 100 attended the meeting. They came from Philadel- phia, Newark, Si. Louis and other cities where zoning commissions have already been appointed to subdivide their cities Into residential, trade and manufacturing zones. Flowers Essential. With flic first breath of spring, the earth everywhere breaks forth and Is covered with verdure and blossom—the violet, urhnl.UK , daisies nnd all tlie field flowers. The dogwood, laurel nnd rho- dodendrons, with (heir clouds of blos- soms, ornament the woods. We gather and place them In the home; they carry cheer and beauty wherever shown. Why should these anil other favorites from nil over the world not be enjoyed the season round? They are, as grown In the greenhouse, even more beautiful in the winter season, when (he earth Is covered with Its mnnlle of snow. The blossoming pot In the window, the graceful fern or palm, which, with their summer green, give life to the house rlecornllnns, are as essential to the beauty of the homo os (lowers to the landscape. Let every member of the crnfl combat with his greatest forre and earnestness, every effort, made to decry the use of (lowers, Recreation Spots Needed. \If we ai:e to conserve the health, the morals nnd the line spirit of enthu- siasm so vital to the welfare of our people, vve have In this recreational movement tlie greatest opportunity for good now lying within the field of so- cial service. \The wrongs against sooloty aro committed by our people not In their hours of work, but in their hours of leisure, and (ho responsibility lies not wholly witli the people who perform these unfortunate nets, but With the people who have not been wise enough to see to It that the fundamental bus- iness of the community at large is to see that it becomes increasingly easy Cor the people to do right, and Increas- ingly hard for them to do wrong.\— Government Bulletin. Appropriateness First. By all means let any community, lie It large or small, secure as large a build- Imc us possible for Its important civic edifices, but let the members of the committee, ns well as Individual citi- zens, make every effort toward the In- telligent expenditure of their money. Let litem remember thut u large build- ing of poor or mediocre design Is far less n credit to the community than a small building which is a model of harmonious, appropriate and well- studied ar.'hllccture.—Boston Herald. The War Lord Salutes the Field Marshal'. Such is the striking title to a well- timed cartoon In an agricultural pa- per, showing the War Lord in salute to the farmer. The meaning of it is that without the assistance that the farmer renders in the matter of pro- viding food for the army the fighting ability of that body would be propor- tionally decreased. While the army is fighting, the farmer Is busy. The promptness with which he sprang into the breach was a patriotism equal to that of the man who enlisted and the farmer's record In this particular was worthy of the high record that has become his. All over the United States the appeal Is being met by more production. Fields are enlarged^ inten- sive agriculture has taken the place of slipshod methods, more cattle are being fattened, more hogs grown, veal and lamb have become scarce com- modities. This is all in keeping with the food-controller's demands, and with the heartiness that is now preva- lent, it would seem as if the require- ments of the boys at the front and the allies in Europe would be fully met. Not only are the tilled acres of the United States being brought into requisition, but the wild pasture lands arc doing tribute with their cattle and sheep. Working in conjunction with the United States, Western Canada is also doing its share and a pretty large share it is, too. By an arrangement with the United States Government it will now be possible through Its em- ployment bureau to secure for the Western Canada fields such help ns can bo spared. It is thought In this way Canada will have its help to seed its millions of acres of wheat land fairly well met. The large number of young men of the farms who have enlisted and gone to the front has left many of the Western Canada farms weak in the matter of man power. This means that Canada can take all that the United States can spare. The wages will be good and the housing comfortable. In addition to this the free home- stead lands of Western Canada offer the • greatest inducement to the man with limited means who Is willing to undergo some of ihe hardships natu- rally accompanying this enterprise. There is also the Urge area of uncul- tivated lands tha' are waiting the man with sufficient means to purchase and equip. And this is not expen- sive. The lands' are cheap and the terms very reasonable. ICquippod with tractor or horse power the cultivation cost is slight when the return is con- sidered. Yields of wheat varying from 20 to 40 bushels per acre may be re- lied upon, and with a set price of over $2.00 per bushel, it Is an easy matter to arrive at the cost. Production, in- cluding interest on land, has been esti- mated at figures not exceeding ten dollars an acre. With u twenty bushel yield, at a two dollar price—forty dol- lars. Ten from forty and you have the profits many farmers made In Western Canada the past year. Tlie Dominion and Provincial Gov- ernments are working conjointly in an increased production propaganda. Among the important steps that have been taken to bring this about is the recent order by which It Is made pos- sible to take into Canada tractors that cost fourteen hundred dollars and less in the country of production. This will give those residing in the United States, owning lands in Canada, the opportunity to place them under cul- tivation at much less cost than in the past. Another inducement is the privi- lege of taking sheep and cattle in free of duty. Automobiles form a necessary part of the outfit of a good many farmers that would like to move to Canada. These are now accorded free duty. Provision is also made that those requiring seed and unable to ob- tain it in any other way, may get it from the Government. So from this it will be seen that It Is not only the fertile lands of Western Canada that invite the settler, but the ease and cheapness with which a farmer may establish himself.—Advertisement. No Cause for Alarm. \Were you frightened, my darling?\ asked n doting mother of her little one, who had been lost and was found ufter several hours of diligent search. \Why no, mamnia,\ replied the' child, wonderlngly, \L wasn't lost; It, was my home that W'lis lost.\ Soft, Clear Skins. Night and morning bathe the face with Cutlcura Soap and hot water. If there are pimples first smear them with Cutlcura Ointment. For free sam- ples address, \Cutlcura Dept. X, Bos- ton.\ Sold by druggists and by mall. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.—Adv. That Kind. \Did you come across many fine buildings in your automobile tour?\ \Did we? Struck every police court on tlie route.\ Garfield Tea is Nature's laxative and blood purifier; ll overcomes constipation and its many attendant ailmentB. Adv. Chicago magistrates are now send- ing uuto thieves to prison for limit terms. When Vour Eves Need Care Try Murine Eye Remedy Ho Smarting—%1n»t Kr« Comfort. (0 cents M Dnntetl.or MIL Write tot Free Bjo Book. MUhlNB EYK RBMUEDY CO., CHICAGO .m aW* .^'B if m l-.M 1' i- V.' •tv?*
