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HORACE GREELEY KEESLING, Editor
IIKPtHTMKNT
Samuel K. Watsoa,
of I .all ies I’airy and
Emma J. MsllsHs
Block.
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Hint«- Ins
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Poultry uu
BEAUTIFYING CALIFORNIA HIGH-
WAYS.
FALL IRRIGATION OF DECIDUOUS
TREES.
MAKE
A
WINTER
GARDEN.
Many Varieties of Vegetables May 3e
Planting Treea and Flowers,
That fall Irrigation of fruit trees la
Grown Successfully During the
The dry sriutcii now passing Ims sometimes injurious is evidenced by
< o^TIllllt'TotlSi
Winter Months.
been Ideal for t lie study of conditions
Edward Berwick. . Parin, flrove.
their • behavior afterward.
relating to highway beautification. The
Isiimnl Coats,
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Il seems a little queer to taik about
Home fruit growers have held to
Ftsnk McKsvItt. Hui ruminilo
behavior of the different varieties of
winter in California, yet the term is
I’r. F. Frullio’ hl, Hunt». Ilarbura.
trees and their value for shade and the belief and practiced thelrrlgatlon of
J I' I'argils, Hui'rumimi«.
unthinkingly
to designate th«
ornamental purposes have been put trees In the foil to -as they say—sw II used
J <1 Gilstrap. Cor«».
to a most severe test, end their adapt the fruit buds so that they will pro cool and rainy months of the
year
Earl Milla, Oroville.
G A Lyöne, latkeport.
ability for the various locations, where duce more vigorous blossoms the fol when dei Idluout trees are bare, and
Geotg” Mtn hlmnk. Madera.
character of soil, proximity of orchard lowing spring, and consequently Insure
J l< Bunk», Ukiah
the shortened dtya remind one of real
trees or lack of moisture may affect a better setting of fruit.
N II. Wilson, Merced.
wintertime In the old home. But when
F h. M. Bloomer, Harrsmenlo.
their growth.
This course has been followed prin
William Harden, Hlm klon
we look out upon the green grans and
It will pay anyone who contemplates cipally with cherries and prunes
<’ W Brers, Hunts Barbera
planting trees by the roadside to du a
George A. laa ml mun. Anderson
I'p to the present year no s rlous grow Ing gardens we awaken to a real-
little looking for themselvu» and also Injury has resulted, possibly bees us«* In Iz.-itli n that winter in California la
<’ Il M< Bride. Va. evllle.
A. O. Hliuls. Porterville
take the matter up with the county the case of the prune the Irrigation ha* only a season of slower grow th of veg
forestry board If there be one In his been necessarily postponed until the etation and less sunshine. Also a Hi
county.
Counties like Tulare for In fruit has all been gathered when of li' mul .n an inconvenient
Instead of
PRUNE THE TREES NOW.
stance, have u forratry board who have course tho trees have become dormant. dust.
While a little earlier preparation for
Prune growers should not postpone "|H"nt and are spending much time In
Trees Blooming in August.
studying the varieties of tn.es and
the winter garden would have enhanced
the pruning of their trees a day after shrubs to plant In various parts of
-
The present year, however, condi its growth, still It is not too lai
the fruit la all off. If the leaves huvo i that county. Thia board bar, absolute tions have change. Two dry years In to b<- aucce-sful requires . Xpert- nee
not yet dropped the pruning may be , control of the mutter and Tulare coun succession have forced tn the limit and perseverance.
ty must be congratulated on being far the power of many orchards In the
done to much better advantage than
Plant Frequently.
sighted enough to go about the work drier upland districts to withstand
when the tre. s are bare, as every dying
A good plan is to plant several va-
of county beautification In the v«-ry drought and In many cases the leaves
or sickly branch may be located more best way.
rlet les of garden Vegetables. but not
,
have dropped the latter part of Au
readily and the < utllng back Into the
too much of any one kind at a time,
Close
Planting
Not
Desirable.
gust.
live healthy wood made sure and the
Thinking to reinforce the trees' vi repeating the planting every few weeks.
The error of close planting of road
general thinning of the trees and most
prune tr a need thinning made more side treea becomes more and more ap tality by Irrigation the water has be-n Such vegetables as carrots. beets, tur
onions.
cabbage,
cauliflower,
effective by reason of the presence of parent as the years go by. Unless an put on with the rather surprising re* nips.
arch of foliage that will produce per suit of forcinK the treea Into bloom radishes, etc., will not be seriously re
th.- foliage.
The man who gets his pruning done fect shade across a road la practicable and also In some Instances to start a tarded by a little frost. They will do
better, however. If when large enough
and the brush and w . hm ! off the ground and desirable the trees should be so new growth.
Unquestionably this
practice
has the spaces between the plants are
before the winter rains is fortunate. far apart that each tree will be able
Thia will also permit of preparing the to get Its full growth and develop been very Injurious to the trees and thickly mulched with manure from the
It Is also a good plan
ground for the sowing of a corn crop those Individual characteristics that without doubt will have a weakening horse stables.
and the sooner that la dore the better all trees have, when given an oppor effect Instead of a stimulating one, to always plant more than sufficient
tunity.
as was expected, on next year’s growth for the family needs for there are many
tn or.hr to get as large a groyth as
Rome trees will lend themselves and production of fruit.
ways of disposing of surplus vegeta
possible during the winter months.
readily to either mode of planting. Ths
bles and if within reach of a free mar
Lat« Irrigation Questionable.
sycamore for Instance, is very desira
ket. the garden overflow may be made
THE RECORDS OF LIFE.
The Irrigation of deciduous fruit trees
ble for either, but should be planted
to bring In a nice little Income and
when
the
tree
and
the
fruit
Is
In
a
either quite close—ten or fifteen feet
better yet, if there.be boys and girls
Baby Books—Bride's Books—Wedding
growing
condition
Is
a
practice
that
or not lesrt than 100 fe.-t If the tree
In the family the Karden will furnish
Books.
Is to be allowed to develop Its Char has In no wise been decided to be for them a pleasant and educational occu-
the best results. That enough moist pat Ion.
acteristic beauty.
To keep a record of the doings and
The planting of palms at short Inter ure should be supplied so that the
Cheese Cloth Protection.
Barings of her < hlldren, together with vals is also an error.
Palms should roots of the tree may continue to dis
Winter vegetables are all the more
photos
st
frequent Intervals from not he used at all where a shady ave charge their functions until the crop
babyhood to maturity, must t<e one of nue 1” desired as the beauty of a palm has matured la easily understood, but welcome on account of the lack of
the most pleasing of a mother’« home tree depends on Its Individuality, lo that the application of more moisture fresh fruits, such as peaches, plums,
Immediately after the trees have borne
dill 1’ s
cation and, wo maj say. Isolation.
apricots, cherries. etc, that are
so
Notes of the various Incidents In a
The common California fan palm Is n crop, completed their growth and be-
•■■ii in summer
............ -rse apples
come
dormant
root
and
branch,
will
be
baby's life su< h us his first tooth, Ic ing planted to some extent on road
are with us in a fresh state all ths
when he began to creep and walk, his sides — and while there are other beneficial, is questionable.
This Is a mater that all fruitgrowers year, but we need vegetables, too, and
palms much more desirable—It be
first word, his funny, or wise, savings,
should not spare the expense of pre
and many other things that occur ns comes ornamental when planted far should study carefully as it may mean
paring for them.
the writing progresses, will prove to l»e enough apart so that the general view the transferring of the balance to cred
A cheese cloth covering such as is
Interoatln* reading In Inter venra. not Is not obstructed to any great extent. it side of the ledger when In the case
used for protecting the chrysanthemum
only to the parents but to the grown One hundred to 150 feet apart tor of very dry seasons it has been other
beds will help along the growth of th«
palms la quite as Important from a wise.
up child.
vegetables, protecting them from ligtifi
decorative
standpoint
as
Is
the
same
A Bride's Bonk.
frosts and holding the sun heat long«V
WE WANT TO KNOW.
dbttance for large trees which spread
Into the night. This covering will al*j
A nicely decorated book for the bride 75 or 100 feet when fully grown and ure
tn whl’ ll pages are set npart for pic- useful for shade.
We are very desirous of knowing if protect the tender plants from co» J
turns of the newly-wedded rnir, of the
the California Farmer Is a welcome and winds and from birds who are Vef i
Flowers Important as Trees.
winds and from birds which are ver,
house In which they arc married and
The planting of flower* and orna profitable visitor In the thousands of
fond of young vegetables.
of the house to which they go to make
mental shrubs along the highways is farm homes to which It Is sent each
a home, lists of guests and wedding quite as Important as the planting of
Direction of Rows.
week.
Has It during the period that
presents, note« of the wedding trip If trees, and all societies, clubs or In
If the veg. table plat is not covered it
you have received
It contained
any
one In had. etc. These IsMiks In nice dividuals who are Interested In the
Items of news or other information Is always best to plant In rows run-
editions may be had at some book boautiflcatlon of California may feel
Planted thus
that have contributed in any degree to ning north and south,
atores. and some all hand-made with confident that the good work which
the sun reaches both sides of the
the happiness of farm life’
artlstlciilh decorated pages In water has been done the past few years lias
and
Have you found In the Parmer any plants, morning and afternoon,
colors.
not been wasted.
general information regarding farm at noon being In line the plants shade
The beautification microbe has be- methods, or any recitals of farm experi each other somewhat In the rows and
A Wedding Book.
come established In the minds of the ence that have helped you to accomplish still get the light and warmth.
before
ue
another
book
We have
Whether to plant each variety In
people of the Htate.
more with less effort, or do better work
which can not be found In stores or
long rows or a larger number of sh irt
A traveller In almost nny part of the with the same effort?
It la called a
bought with money,
State may see evidences of Its work
Has your reading of the Farmer In rows In a matter of taste or may be
wedding book.
In the planting of trees and flowers creased your interest In farm work or governed by the shape of the garden
The record begins with the engltg”-
by roadsides and nltout the homes, the your love for growing things in field, plot.
m< i l day and following nre pngca ap
cleaning up of walks and highways, orchard or garden?
propriately and artistically decorated
the fixing up of fences or taking away
ALFALFA A BALANCE WHEEL.
Can you recall that the visits of the
tn conform to the subject thereon In-
entirely where practicable, the Increas Farmer to your home has In any way
scribed.
ing sentiment against the marring of created In you a better appreciation of
Alfalfa growing seems to be a safe
Pictures of the bride and groom, natural beauty with advertising signs,
the Independence and healthfulness of and profitable branch of farming in
lini.se
In
which
the
the attendants, the
the dumping of junk and garbage by farm life as compared with other call California.
ceremony win performed. names uf tho roadsides, etc.
It is estimated that an average yield
ings?
guevta. list of presents, the new homo,
No better time than now to decide
Does your home, the house and Its is one and one-half tons per acre each
and later other homes, th" marriage what planting to do this coming sea
surroundings, the domestic arrange cutting, thus with five cuttings 7 1-1
certificate. groups nt cob orations of son. Petunias still hold their place as
ments. the enjoyment of your home tons of alfalfa hay will bo secured,
widijlng days, th< Ir signatures and the most desirable flower for roadside
The cost is little more than the out-
as a home In its true sense, mean more
newspaper reports: photos of the chil planting
In the faco of this dry year to you since the Farmer has visited lay for water and cutting and at an
dren nt different ages, marriages of the which baa put them to a severe tent you?
average price of $10 per ton on the
children, kiii I pictures of the grand
they still hold up their heads und look
Has the Farmer contributed to your farm without baling It would seem to
children, and photos of the old folks cheerful.
financial betterment In even a rm »11 be a good crop to raise to sell or to
at Interval, ns the years go by.
The vexed question an to a good va- degree ?
feed to stock.
Hui h Ixroks nre well worth making. riety for shady places has not yet
We ask these questions of our read
The acreage seeded to alfalfa in
They bind the entire family closely been solved but trlnls of several va- ere for a purpose. We wish to make California
has. Increased to a point
together and create n loyalty to tho rletles may yet find the right one. Tho all these conditions n fact In the lives where Its steady output by reason of
family name, all of which is elevating verbena has been auggrated as a de of all who read the Farmer, and ask irrigation has had a steadying effect
In character and entirely worth while. slrable plant for dry, shady place*, your help In setting us right If in any on the hay market.
covering the ground with foliage and way we have failed to accomplish our
In Central California the crop
of
Mr. Albert F. Ettor
of
Routhern blooming as freely as may be.
purpose. We ask the hearty co-op. ra grain hay fell far short. This meant
Humboldt, county, has tested 600 va
tion of all our readers to attain the the Importation of luiy from other
The estimates of the apple crop hy results enumerated above,
rieties of apples and pronounces the
Write us parts of the State to supply the large
IH freely.
Northfield the best.
He will show the Fruit distributor of Portland
Advise.
Criticise.
Suggest. fruit-growing sections and prices went
Call- In helping us you will nlso help your- soaring.
npplrs and berries at the Panama Pa about half of lust year’s crop.
cific Exposition and decorate his ex fornla is way short the principal dis "rlVl".
\\ I II •• tO the editor. M " <1
In Santa Clara county $25 per ton
trict. Watsonville, having only a quar Santa Clara street, San Jose.
hibit with bls hybrid Columbine.
was asked and paid for best quality
ter crop.
barley hay. The same quality in one
One hundred people arc employed
The prospect Is good for a normal month's time fell to J15.
canning beans at Upper Isike, Imko
Ventura county’s crop of beets, beans olive crop, also for n higher price, one
The substitution of alfalfa hay was
county.
The output Is about 4S.000 and walnuts is normal. The beets test Oroville grower has sold his crop at unquestionabl.i the cause of the drop
enns dally
high in sugar.
1165 per ton.
In price