Friday, March 13, 1936
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SOUTHERN OREGON MINER
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Southern Oregon Miner
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THE JACKSONVILLE MINER
rubllxlK-d Every Friday at 107 East Main Street
ASHLAND, OREGON
Spring Time Is
Garden Time
Brad’s Bit O’ Verse
By CLEM BRADSHAW
4
Entered uh »eciiiid-cluas matter February 1ft, 193ft, ut the poatofflcc
ut Ashland. Oregon, initier the act of March 3, 1879
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
feeding plants becomes more gen to impart tom- ami vigor to the
eral Plants obtain their food from plant, aiiiing in the formation of
< lem Hniilxliav« ami Mono
I'llblNIier*)
St. Patrick! When it comes his day
two sources, air and soil, through w<xxly fiber in the stalk and de
two sets of organs, leaves and creasing susceptibility to plant di-
My thoughts go back and far away
PHONE ASHLAND 70
roots Plant food constituents tak »eases.
Across the 4ea to that sweet clinje
en from the air ami »oil are con
Nubncriptlon Rates, In Advance
Complete Fertilizer» are mater
veyed to .«»e plant through the ials containing a combination of
Oui1 Year
II 00
Nix Motilh»
.'>(><
Whose fields he walked in olden time.
cell» where they are separated and the three moat important plant
recombined Into new forma adop f<xxl elements: Nitrogen, Phos
table to the use of the plant. Ger- phorous and Potassium. The pro
THE SAME OLD STUFF
I scarce believe the fairy tales
tain force» enable the plant not portion of the three elements in
Of frogless ponds and snakeless vales,
Ex-President Hoover is telling the folks that their only to absorb the air and the soil their relation to each other 1» var
»olutlon, but to »elect from the ied to »mt crop requirements and
Of hosts angelic by his side,
freedom and their opportunities in life are being mort conntitucntM contained In these the to
overcome soil deficiencies They
particular chemical element« need are. however, always used togeth
Of mystic fires his steps to guide.
gaged. He expresses fears that the American system of ed for their u»c in the proportion» er because experience has proven
that each of these elements in or
liberty is being endangered. Mr. Hoover balanced the required
The plant food constituents con der to function at it» best requires
It is enough that as a man
budget all right, and yet business and industry and a tained in the »oil water enter the the presence of the other two in
He brought the light to savage clan;
plantN through the root» Planta available form. It is the purpose
lot of other things became unbalanced during his ad can
That through the wild and trackless moor
line thiw element» only in of complete fertilizers to supply
ministration. He knows now exactly what to do. But the form of »olutlon because no crops with thase necessary plant
He toiled to aid the sick and poor,
»olid particle», however »mall, art- foods which the »oil, unaided, can
able
to
pu»»
through
the
thin
wall»
And carried cheer and swaet relief
what hap|M*m*d to his massive intellect, his profound
not supply and which are not pro
of plant cell» The »oil water din- vided in sufficient quantities by
Alike to peasant and to chief.
•wisdom and his mighty statesmanship when they were olvea »orne of the plant fixxl mat the application of manure or the
erial
with
which
it
cornea
in
con
growth
of
legumes
or
cover
crops
BO sadly MOffod to avert al amity7 Do you hear any tact and th!» nutrient notation The modem fertilizer factory
It is enough for my scant creed
noise from hiH party, any clamor that he be returned passes into the rixit» through root makes a number of different for
t»>»e »lender white hairlike mulas of complete fertilizers in
That in her hour of darkest need
to the office of president? Maybe he can hear it him hair».
branches found on all root».
which the amounts of the princi
He heard old Erin’s mournful plaint;
self, but to everybody else the noise sounds exactly The movement of notation» con- pal elements are varied to suit the
particular
crop
for
which
they
are
And like a true and valiant saint
i tabling notable plant fixai» from
like the utter void of silence.
I the xoll into the plant» is accom- intended, or to meet the deficien
He went with messages of joy
pliHhed by the process known a» cies in the soil on which the crop
To where, a little shepherd boy,
Oamoaia which 1» the equalization 1 is grown.
ANSWERS MR. MORGAN
of two liquid» of different strength
He once had watched the lowing kine
VEGETABLE GARDENING
and aeparateu by plant membrane. i The
growing
of
vegetables
is
a
And dreamed the dream of Love Divine.
“After centuries of embarrasing perplexity, civili The mechanical part of this move- hobby that each year is becoming
I» known as "turgor” of the
zation has been defined," says George W. Bird in a let , J ment
more
popular
because
it
combines
plain cell» Thia is the »wollen
promoting outdoor exercise
Oh not alone to that green isle
ter to the Oregon Journal. ‘‘The famed banking house I condition which enable» cell» to health
with the very pleasant task of re
maintain
their
shape
and
keep
in
Where shamrocks grow and meadows smile,
of Morgan has spoken Mothers with large families are 1 condition for performing their ducing the family living expense.
Not
only
doe»
it
give
us
an
ever
not eligible. But to employ a maid-servant is ample . function« The passage of Notation present supply of vegetables close
Does good St. Patrick’s Day belong,
oHinoni» into ceil» cause» them
credential to enter the portals of ‘civilized’ society con by
With badge of green and lilt of song.
at
hand
but
it
means
fresh
vege
to fill up to such a degree aa to
sisting of 30,000,000 Americans. The balance, or 98,- produce pressure from within on table» that are tender, appetizing
and delicious. No market .however
000,000, are stigmatized as jungle inferiors or a splotch the cell walla and to cause a more modern, can sell you vegetables
For one whose deeds held high the light
or lea» rigid «wollen condition.
of protoplasmic jelly directed by that highly complex This coriuition ia maintained by as fresh and good as those you
Of learning through the world’s dark night,
from your garden The sec
and intricate organism known as civilized man. Such, continuoun absorption of Notation gather
Whose life was merged in one great plan
ret
of
rea
lgtxxiness
in
vegetables
which takes place so long ax the
in brief, is the information gathered at a congressional cell sap ia more concentrated than lies in their being used just as
Of service, love for fellow man,
as possible after they are
investigation. This strange release of plutocratic error the solution in the aoil, hut if on quickly
Deserves to be forever shrined
the other hand the soil solution is brought in from the garden.
confirms the theory long held by man, that the highly more concentrated than cell sap.
Within
the hearts of all mankind.
Prpearing The Garden
gifted are frequently penalized while straying in fields the solution leaves the plant cells,
For Planting
into the soil which causes
"Weil begun is half done” is one
outside their own domains. But no lack of mental cap passing
the cells to lose their fullness and of those ancient maxims which
acity is apparent in acquiring the confidence of Amer to wilt or become ..mp if this comes very near to being true in
is carried on too far the the case of gardening The prep
ican investors, and unloading foreign bonds totaling process
plants may die. It is this process aration of the soil is half the bat
billions that immediately struck bottom. This form of that we observe when plants are tle and more than half the work
over fertilized and is ofteen seen of gardening. Digging is the basis
legerdemain is not suitable for amateurs.”
OFFERS YOU HIGH QUALITY
on lawns that have been fertilized of good gardening and the better
without immediately being water the job of digging the better the
PRODUCTS FOR LESS
ed to reduce the solution to safe garden. Unless the soil is so ex
strength.
THAT ALPHABET JOKE
ceptionally poor and shallow that
It is well known that plant» use it needs special preparation, a
The politicians of the Old Deal are now spending | some soil constituents in much spade's depth iB ample providing
larger amounts than others, and it the soil ia broken up and thor-
most of their time trying to make jokes about what I is a matter of gTeat interest to oughly
pulverized after it is tura
they call the “alphabet administration.” Sly little digs know how a plant obtains its food ed over.
supplies in the proportions needed
right way to dig thorough-
and all that sort of thing. Political pabulum of the Through the process of Osmosis ly The
is to thrust the spade or the
chiseling style. But listen to what the WPA of the New plants exercise a certain kind of 1 spading fork into the soil in a ver-
See I s for Chick Feeds, Starters and Grits
power of selection, distinguishing ticle position to its full depth and
Deal has done for the Ashland district. The farmers of between nutritive and non-nutri- then
lift and turn over the soil.
this district used to pay from ten to fourteen dollars tive constituents, as well as be Having turned over a spadeful,
tween those used
break it up with the edge of the
|M*r acre for irrigation. The WPA work done in the dis larger amounts. in smaller anti I spade
in.o fairly fine condition. Do
trict has reduced the cost per acre to less than four
not leave clods With this prelim
M hut I’liuitn Require
dollars. And the Ashland and Medford sewage projects There are about fifteen elements inary breaking up as the soil is
necessary fo rthc healthy normal turned over is is an easy matter to
put across by the WPA are going to take the filth and growth of crops. All of them must go over it with a garden rake and
stench out of Bear creek, which will be a mighty big be available in variable proport hoe anil pulverize the surface to
1 fmaximum crops are to be the proper texture fo rseed sew
boon to the trading districts. Old Dealers may sneer. ions
produced. It is the function of ing or for young seedling plants.
WHEN YOLT BUY
complete fertilizers to supply all
but the people smile.
The soil itself is a good guide
of these elements in their proper ar to when to do spading. The
proportions as required by crops. right time to dig is when the earth
They vary in importance and are will fall apart readily. Test it by
CONSERVING THE SOIL
conveniently grouped as follows: taking a handful of soil and then
Y ou can rest assured you will get maximum re
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen breaking it apart with the fingers
The AAA and the NRA are gone. But their influ obtained by plants in abundant If it breaks apart readily, it is
sults for less money—Special Fertilizer
in condition for digging. If it re
ence remains. For AAA there will be soil conservation. quantities from air and water.
Combination for
Magnesium, Iron and Sulphur, mains a compact wet mass in the
Secretary Wallace warns the country that unless the used only in limited quantities by hand, it is too wet to work and
LAWNS, FLOWERS, VEGETABLES
soil is conserved, the plowed soil of fifty million acres most crops and therefore only of will dry into hard tamps and
SHRUBBERY AND FIELD CROPS
vital importance in a few sections should not oe spaded over until
will disappear within fifty years. He urged farmers to where the supply in the soil is not later when it is in proper condit
(Ask for Fertilizer Bulletin)
ion. Once the soil has been prop
hold on to their program. The farmers will do exactly plentiful.
Sodium,
Silicon,
Aluminum. erly spaded the next step is to in
Insist on Quality Bulk Garden, Lawn and
hliat. They will not be swayed by the silly knocking of Manganese,
Chlorine and others, corporate into it the plant food
the complete functions of which necessary to properly grow the
Field Seeds for Sale at
rhe Old Dealers.
have indicated that their presence I things we will plant.
For home gardens by far the
in the soil is of more or less im
most satisfactory way of supply
portance.
HONEST VALVES
HONEST WEIGHTS
Calcium, (lime) not a fertilizer ing the plant food is in the form
in the same sense as are other of commercial fertilizer properly
elements. Lime is used, as a soil balanced as to its Nitrogen, Phos
amendment, not so much for its phate and Potash content such as
direct effect on plants as for its Lilly's Garden Aiorcrop. A 50-lb it will be available to the crops. or shading with lath, burlap or
Make a suitable place for seeds other material. Be careful of one
mechanical effect on the soil bag selling for $2.86 is a liberal
which is of indirect benefit. Lime 1 application ior a thousand square to i germinate and for the seedlings tiling—see that the seeds and
to grow properly.
neutralizes the acid in soil and1 feet of garden space.
seedlings have moisture available
If the soil is sandy or devoid of
greatly improves us mechanical
Add Fertilizer And Peat
constantly. Drying out for a short
humus its productive capacity will
condition.
ON ION SETS, U. S. No. 1, per lb.
Before Planting
time after germination has start
Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Pot be materially increased if a bale
The proper time to add fertiliz ed is fatal. Life in them can never
assium, each of which is of vital ofGround Peat is also added to er and humus to garden soil is be restored.
CHICK STARTER, 50-lb. bag $Je35
importance to every grower be each iuo O sq ft. Ground Peat is immediately after it has been
When planting in hills, make a
cause soils generally are deficient l pure humus, being partly decom- spaded. The task is then done most shallow hole with a level bottom
in all of these element?; the pur : posed Moss of a soft brown color. easily and these materials are pro and space the seed to be planted
CHICK SCRATCH, 50-lb. bag $1,10
pose of each is explained in the Ground Peat comes in bales (like perly incorporated into the top several inches apart. This will give
bales of hay): it is thoroughly dry layer of soil without performing the seedlings an opportunity to
following paragraphs:
See Me for Garden and Grass Seeds
Nitrogen (Ammonia) is the I and in fine granular conditions so any extra labor. Working the soil grow without competition with
most expensive plant food element | that it mixes readily with the soil. down to a seed-bed with the rake their neighbors. It is uien a sim
entering into the manufacture of I It carries some plant food, but its and hoe automatically mixes the ple matter to select the best of
fertilizers and is the fundamental principal function is to improve fertilizer and peat with the soil the plants for a permanent stand
element of vitality in cither plants the mechanical condition of the just where it is wanted to help when thinning out.
or animals. Nitrogen promotes the 1 ground. Ground Peat has great the young seedlings make a good
Open Even Ings
On Pacific Highway South of City Limits
Cultivation
growth of the leaf and stem, inu moisture retaining powers and is start. Properly fertilized gardens
The purpose of cultivation is
■■imHin
It have few sick or diseased plants. threefolo. hirst, it destroys all
parting a green color to the leaf a great help o nsandy soils.
making it larger, richer and more loosens up heavy soil and supplies
Planting The Seed
weed growth. Second, it keeps the
a wonderful base for soil bacteria
luxuriant in appearance.
At planting time, that is when soil loose and prevents the too
Phosphorous t Phosphates
or to perform their task of making leal gardening weather is at hand, rapid evaporation of soil mois
Phosphoric Acid) is an essential the plant food elements in the soil plant the seeds in freshly turned ture and. third, it assists greatly
and well fertilized soil, to' a depth in making plant food available be
plant food U m chief function <>t available.
In .e preparation of the seed that will insure sufficient mois cause it stimulates the growth of
phosphorous is to stimulate an
early root formation, promoting bed it is well to remember that ture for good germination. The those son bacteria which trans
flowering and fruitfullness and we must accomplish these things. best rule to follow for depth is to form the raw materials in the soil
Turn under any refuse plant cover the seeds from three to five into available food for plants.
hastening the maturity of the crop.
Each time you cultivate the soil
It is very important for all seed material so that it will not inter times their diameter with fine soil
fere with our garden work.
bearing and fruit crops.
pressed down firmly enough so the around your plants you stimulate
Break up the soil and get it in seed is in firm contact with soil activity in the soil which results
Postassium (Potash) is a very
necessary constituent, absolutely proper tilth.
kept moist by capillary attraction in the production of available plant
Pack it sufficiently to allow the from below
essential to the formation of car
food which causes growth stimu
bohydrates which comprise starch moisture to come from below and
In times of warm or windy wea lation
es oi bulbs, seeds, etc,, the sugar supply tne needs of the crop.
ther the soil can be kept from dry-
HOW TO FERTILIZE
Mack Lillard
■ of fruits and vegetables and the
Mix tne fertilizer to be used ing out by mulching it lightly with
Gardens become more luxuriant
fibrous matter of plants. It tends thoroughly with the soil so that | ground peat, lawn clippings, etc.. bach year as our knowledge of
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40e
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