‘.;_\ : ~ - _/. . ‘. * ‘ ‘ t‘ ‘ ‘l P - _‘ r “ 34 I. a t‘,-2&1’ I 3 '5 . e 9 ‘ -‘o~.c 1 o . _ ,4 -. .- » 9 :3’ -4 -. ‘ V VI _ I g J‘. a 4 I s - L H-"';l_&|E"‘e_"':&“. ,_ F? " Fe ." - inxrsest. this on. ‘ “A-gaodtestforthefltnusofthe il.one As “:1: ch- thatfarlaer-‘s'ot'teauaa."-aasdJ.‘l'.Qoinnofthe planted atoaesidac! "goon the! hortiedtnraldepl1Itofthe‘Uaiversity,“is.wlllnot w the:-est'afthe ‘ tsaqaaaaealinlaofitinthepalmofthehand gardeninablock. Vegetallesshouldbeplaated spray. Soc spca Ifthemoistsollemmbieawhenthepressoreis inrows.runnlngentirelyacrosstl_ueglMI.fl5°' ' andefficientthanthenncofeteh re|aaseIl.thetohenlsafavronblaone. Tannin! stead ‘ -Il|tll-udIbdbedI- ap'ayfaq:aIaNyincaseswheceallthreea'rere- hal_ire‘e‘togety;bt.rspadeanllhoealII|1l!1!' 'H:isaavestiamin’cui’t»‘lYatlnx.w‘fihgiIftl||':: gained. Iiarskacfltoflnswflltlntvflflfixlt pat’ seeds. tiatobehoped that the —tst'o.hedonawithI ofleor awhael g.uongI|wo' -. , troaidbasbeen plowedtbepnviouafall. Such andotbertoola. Vegotablesofslmilarsissand anuumm 5,,‘ been gkgletonized they ground can be prepared or planting in the daractershouldbe planted inadjaeent rows.» ‘him’. 5’ Wu,“ ‘.56, .,,.,,.u, of 1...} and spring uch sooner than it is possible even to fa.-asfeasable. It is welltogrouptolblher land. . . — ~ ’W'5nthe(roundismellow,na§allybytha , 3 ' V - A A‘ .- -- -- A "- -~ _-_. . _.-....- ......~‘ -..- , phnr. Full directions for the use of swgyml _ ;.‘. a are given on the containers. It important tlht the directions be followed NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK ' i WILL BE APRIL 19 I926 .3 1 A . E: - ' , . --The third annual observance of l\a't10.!1-ll/’ (3.;-6.3-dgn Qvgek will be April 19 to 26, according umouncement by the National Garden Air- .'. -.sociat.ion. an organization which has for its pur- wposc the promotion of the annual observance ,"_of such a week. Leonard n is president the National Garhn Association. _ ’ The llgrch Garden Magazine ' and Home 3’ -‘Builder has the following to say with regard to ,. Tthls year's Garden Week: “This Felt with the ' of new garden clubs that have started. the ever-increasing interest in conservation preservation of natural Maul)’. {Dd WM‘ . ‘~':.the billboard campaign pmsrewns such giamaxing fashion-—the celebration of National ’:_;r Garden Week takes on a broader meaning ‘than '3‘.‘-‘aver before. and the whole country finds Itself .:"wlth hands joined up and down and across the they are troubled with mildew they should wt. ‘ or . ~ »—---->~.- —-——.___‘ ¢ . - .< A corner of Ilsa Virginia Cole's _ -._...- j. - gardcll. 8 South William .. --.-urns. - 8treet.asitappearvadlast summer. Tbe‘1Iiggutdaisia”hthpidamareJuu,Dorothyand)laaiuLuhropofAhihae. -fez. Ilralathropistbedaaghtaroflra 8.B8earcy.3I2Collegeaseaae. first «middle of March in this part of Missouri. vegetables which are hardy enoufl: to withstand the slight spring frosts may be planted directly in the field. Such vegetables include onions. These may be followed the last of Iarclror early April with spring turnips. potatoes, carrots and beets. . Early garden beans and sweet corn may be planted after the middle of April. Hot Beds and Cold I-‘ramea. Among the vegetables usually started in hot- or cold frames are early and late cabbage and celery. peppers. tomatoes, egg plants, and sweet potatoes. Host of these, however. should plants should be set in the open field after dan- ger of frost is past. which will be in late April or early Ma » ttuce. cucumbers and beet.- ‘ also may be started in hotbed: and transplanted when the weather permits. “After the seed is planted in’ the hotbed the soil should be thoroughly soaked with water," says Mr. Quinn. “If this is done usually it is not necessary to water the bed again until the plants appear. Water the plants in the hotbed ‘only often enough to prevent their wilting. open the sash a little at a time. gradually in- creasing the ventilation. The sash may be en- tirely removed on warm. sunny days." Preparation of the Soil. .A good. sandyvloam soil is best for garden a. -Most Missouri soils. being heavy and Ae.old._maybein_ipsored by ‘l‘iledraxn- l . This may be secured by plowing the area in ~‘ raised lands. turning the fur:-ows.the same way tor This raises the soil at the- , . y ,d1-adfarrow which actasasnrfacedraln. Deadfurrows theflowera. , Among , _. One should go slow in removing the mulch. from bulbs or strawberry beds. uncovering them gradually. Dahlia tubers should he sprinkled heavily about the first of April so that the eyes will appear. After ten days or so the tubers’ may be separated with a sharp knife, taking care to include an eye with each tuber. Dahlia and gladioli bulbs inay planted the last '0! April or the first of lay. Lily bulbs may be planted at any time during April. The seeds or most annuals ‘and perennials may be planted in April. Among the common annuals that will an be yided in April. The gardener should procure a supply of stakes for later use among the dnhlias and tomatoes. Because. when young. should not bc'plantc,d directly in the prdcn but should be started in flats where they can be given better care. Another reason flats should be used _is that the transplanting which is necessary is conducive to strong root systems. It should be remembered in this con- nection that poppies cannot be transplanted. Some gardeners like to sow poppy seeds among the bulbs as their powth will hide the dying foliage of the bulbs M laeelladeous Reminders. If the lawn has not been raked it should be attended to at once. ' V A good arp ra will not only get rid of the rubbish. but will act as. a shallow cultivator. Pull out dandelions and other weeds and raced to grass the holes that are left. ' "April is a goodmonth to plant shade and fruit trees as well as ‘small fruits and shrubs,” accord- ing to Prof. '1‘. J. Talbert of the horticultural department. “Plant all of these as early as the soil will permit. As soon as the shrubs or trees are transplanted their tops should be pruned so as to establish a balance between the WP and the root systems. remembering. of 0001'“. that the roots are pruned in the process of digging. Pruning diminishes the ex- posedareaoftheplatmthusdecreasingthe met spray. This should be applied to any shrobbersnberrybushesorfroittreesthatneed " . . I Professor Talbert says that in spraying one no 1'' '— «land ready to urge and carry forward this work :1 "of beautificition.” Twelve societies. the purposes of which are related to those of the National 'Gardcn Asso- ciation. directly co-operate with it. A_ few of these are the Society of American Florists and Conserva ‘on may be considered the watch- word of the National Garden Association. In pursuance of this idea it fosters the preserva- tion of wild flowers. the prevention of ruthless cutting of Christmas trees. restriction of bill- boards, reforestation,- and the conservation of C0 K0 child:-en.and-adults. Free bulletins are dis- tributed on such subjects as “Insect Enemies," "Pruning," “Programs. for Garden Clubs." Th ogram recommended for National Car- den Week is very broad in scope. The obser- anhes of the first day, which is Sunday, are to be under the auspices of the churches. On Monday the many benefits of gardens, such as health, pleasure. economy, and beauty and their, sociological effects will be considered. Outstand- ing achievements in other communities will re- ceive attention. _ Civic enterprises in gardening will be taken up on Tuesday. The possibilities offered‘. for gardening in such places as parks, playgrounds, orphanages and slums and vacant lots will he considered. The garden in relation to fie school is the for Wednesday's discussion. ‘Ihis lg special instruction in the planning, pinion. care and barrestlng of-gar- dens and a consideration of tools, soils and in- V- The garden, as promoted by the Home 8:- ttnlion Selfice. Department of Agriculture. and talks and demonstrations by home demonstra- li°0 Itfllts are the suggested topics and activi- ties for Thursday. Friday is to be.devoted to a consideration of the part the garden has played in song and_‘story or art and poetry.’ A topic that should prove interesting is “The Small Garden in Relation tothe Architecture‘ of the Home." Saturday is designated as “C ldren’s Day." Pace-nu. Pitts and exercises will‘ fca-_ tune the day. The !fla'tional.Ga'r-den Aasociationiurgei the community promoters of Garden Week to ask mile a mm as . child welfare Societies, ’ cts. Campfire Girls. achool "0""-“'0-tllliartmeats and the press to co- Ollenigt in the movement. ' . 3