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•mXl â- m^wrmsmmsiie'miW^'^^-^' yjpr9T"' *r I IX k. ?h4, ^ r i ^ JParra (pop Queries JS««.l^^^*. Conducted by Professor Henry G. Bell The object of this department is to plav ai the «'• "«e of our farm readers the a*vice of an » knowledged •uthority en ali subjecta pertaining to soild atid crops. Address all questions to I'rofeasor Henry G. Bell, in tare of The Wilson Publishintr Company, Limited, Toronto. *nd answers will appear in this column in *.he order in Which they are received. When .writing kindly mention this paper. Aa space is limited it is advisable where im- mediate reply Ig necessary that a stamped and addressed envelope be enclosed with the queUioo, whe-. the answer will ba .sailed direct. S. J_l. How does twitch gra-ss drill the fertilizer in so that it wiill f^J^TT"" '''^ 5"°!^ **' u"""!" **^- fall close to the row; of corn. This Can ,t be spread tlirough the man- g^^^,^ j j , -^ ^^„.j ure? How can .t be destroyed? 2. j^,; J^ \.^^l ^^^^.y^^^^ -^ broad- ^liJl Ttt I iftfl'c 4"/;y '"i/sre ^Ti '1 '"'°' r^.°T'^^ 7^'' placeo but otherwise it is fairly well ""''^° ^^^ '*'>â„¢P =°'' '' ^°^^ "<^* ^^"^ drained- What kind of seed and how â-  oPpo'tunity to dissolve and supply much per acre should be used? I quickly d'gestible food for the young thought of oata as a nurse crop. j corn crop. However, if you apply as Answer:â€" Twitch grass or couch indicated I believe you will get good spreads generally from root stalks.' results. Basic slag applied to small •^'7, -^^."'J""* .section thai contains i„ ^.jn j^^ ^^^^ ^^.^^^^ i, a bud IS sufficient to start a new „ e .i. â- ^ â-  -i Vi, i â„¢ growth of thi.s troublesome weed. In ^"^.'^ ^^^ ^°'' '^. f'^'^'.' ^mce the slag some of the v.-;inr,cr sections where Barnes some quick lime. The phos- seeds mature it is also spread by phoric acid of the slag is in the slow- seed. Under the latter conditions of ly soluble form and will not give you y course it could be spread through as quick results as will the phos- stcck manure, but not under the for- phoric acid that comes from acid mer condit.on.s It is usually spread phosphate, or from bone. In a 20- by a small patc.i getting started m' ^„, ^vn^Hmpnt <-nrr,>H on hv the YOUR PROBLEMS iSlii®!^^^^^^^^ 'â- Making two blades frow where only on.' blade grew before." 'Cheap Fertility "-dollars for you! Hard work at cultivation helps â€" proper crop rotation Is another bis help, but there Is nothing that will give you as stea.ly, generous, aura and CHEAP fertility as will G-unns "Shur-Gain" Fertilizers. They give your soil the complete blend of nitrates, phosphoric acid and potaah Mother* and daughter! of all sgta art •erdlaify inwitsa to writo to <»''» •epaitment. Initials only will ba pubilahsd with each quntion and Iti ansv»»» •• â-  means cf identification, but lull nam* and addrees mutt Oo gi"*" '" •*~J Wtter. Writa on on* aids of paper only. Anawars will b* maileJ direct "V •tamped and addressed envelcpe Is ancloted. Addreaa all corroapondanc* far thia diipartment to Mrs. Halan Law* 23a W««abina Ave.. Teranto. needed for bumper crops. -dii^ " yr-uain Fertilizers 99 The m.-.ai-ials wa use are the richest In the world tor elements of crop growth, and tlicy are combined by export chemists who have If^owledga of every foot of Canada's soil. '\\Txat crops are you planting tills Spring? See your dealer about Gunns "Shur-Galn" now and be sura of real but cheapest fertility. Son't delay tbfii Important sabjaot. Booklet "BiX2ttp«r Crops** mailed on re^tiost. GUNN3 LIMITED WEST TORONTO, ONT. j Ontario's Daughter writes:â€" I butter, I have failed to get any but- 1 Pleaie tell me the use of place cards; ter after churning hours. I am an !and what is meant by "favors"'? How] old butter-maker and cannot see why i should wedding announcements be , this is so. Can you help me?" answered? } Perhaps your cream gets too old j Place cards are used at more or ^ before churning, or you do not hive I less formal dinners and luncheons. | Jt tha right temperature. It is hard 'â-  They are prettily or cleverly decorat- to say what 13 tiie trouble, not know- '. ed, usually in harmony with the event i jng the e.xact conditions. Cream is I or the other decorations. The names ; harder to chum when the cow is well j of the guests are written on the along tov/ards freshening, due to th« ' cards, which are then placed on the greater fineness of the fat globules ' table to indicate the place e.ach Dq yc„ know how long she has beet I guest is to occupy. On entering the milking? Is she in good ihrifty con- dining room the guests seek the djtion, and was she tested for tuber- cards containing their names and pulcsis when you purchased her? seat themselves accordingly. Favors; j^,. sterilizing all milk utansila are little gifts which may form Part ji,^^J^„j,.„ ^.j^^^ jj,^ ^^^ ^..^^^ y^^ of the decorations, and are to be car- ^ ^-^^^ ^^^ ^ thermomenter to be sure the hoed crop suih as potatoes or year experiment carried on by the ried from the souvenirs of the entertainment as occasion. /Pretty •â-  The best method of managing the corn, the farmer ' when" cultivating ^hio Experiment Station in applying spread.s the root pieces as they cling ^"^ ^ fertilizer where the phosphoric to the teeth of the cultivator. To kill ^cid was supplied in the form of out this troublesome weed the ground basic slag along with available nitro- should be plowed just as soon as the gen and potash, the station got an summer cron .is harvested. This increase of 14.67 bus. of oats per should be followed with disking and acre, against an increase of 19.02 bus. t.^.e roots ot the twitch f-ass should of oats per acre where the phos- be raked tc^rother 'WTth a hav-rake v â-  -j t -4 i.„ •and burned. Every time the remain- P^<'"'= ''^i *^^^^^ *T %^-d P^os- der of tha grass shows green, the P'^^'^"- ^^^^e" ^^^ ^a'"« °^ ^^^ '"*- ground should be cilltivated and t^^m^ was averaged up for the 19 raked again. In the spring the same years on all the crops of the rotation, operation should be carried on until the average net gain for the plot I seeding time. If posiible, seed tlie that received basic slag along with field to buc'Kwheat or rape, sov.-n nitrogen and potash was $9.92,. broadcast and thick. Th's will smo- ,,g.ainst that which received acid; ther out tie eras.?. 2. In seeding r , ^ -^i. -i i i. t. your field to permanent prsturrsef Ph°sphate with nitrogen and potash, that the seedbed is well prepared, '"'^"^^^ '•"^^ $1..63. The slag applied then apply the following mixture: 2 to the barley land should show some lbs. common red clover, 2 lbs. white results, but not as good results as a clover, 2 lb?, sweet clover, 6 lbs. fertilizer containing acid phosphate timothy, 4 !!)3. redtop, a total of 16 or a straight acid phosphate alone. ! I'bs. per acre. This can be sown with i ' oats as a nurse crop, but I prefer | barley, since barley ripens a little I quicker and is shallower rooted than ! oats and will also be better on soili where drainage conditions are not â-  perfect. In order to insure n good ' catch you will do well to apolv about' u j v n â-  .. i u- • 200 lbs. per acre of fortilizer carry- ['â- ^?^ ''"'' '« *" ^^^^ hâ„¢ '" '^ strongly ing 2 per cent, ammonia and 10 per,""''* °°^ stall, with a small yardi cent, phosphoric acii^. outside, wliere he can exercise and L. D. â€" Having read several of your see the other members of the herd. articles on ferlilizcr.^ and having The fence around the yard must be failed so far to find my particular^ well built and braced. Strong cement case I am witing you personally. A posts with iron pipe set in the cem- few weeks ago I purchased I'j ton ent conneet.ing the posts makes an of 1-8-2 fertilizer which I intend to; unbreakable pen. If a stout board use on corn land. Is this a good, fence is used, do not make the boards grade for corn? The rail it is to be! so high that the bull cannot see what used on varies from light sand to is going on outside. stiff clay, well drained.. The main; A sire that is not at least one year "reason I am writing is to find out^ old is too young for breeding, and which is the be-^t method to put the! the first year that the animal is used fertilizer cn the land â€" sow it broad- 1 for breeding, the amount- of service cast before planting or put it in with should be limited. Because a bull the planter along A^ith the corn. I seems strong and vigorous is no have no fcriilizer attachment for my ' reason why its breeiVng powers planter and was thinking of broad- should not be protected as carefully casting it. 1 have been told that this as is tlie case with other kinds of is not satisfactory. What is your farm animals. , opinion cn .basic slsg .for .small! All bulls should be dehorned. This grains? I also have 1 ton of it that is a protection for the caretaker; and I intend to use on barley land. j in addition the bull without horns is Answer: â€" Under your conditions I less apt to develop a pugnacious dis- believe you would do well to apply! position. The bull should always be the fertilizer close to the hills of cornj ringed and led with a staff, and if it at the timj you are planting. Since is exercised by driving or using on you have not a com planter with a tread mill, the greatest care must, fertilizer lircpping att:ichmeat, you i be t;iken to avoid iiijury to men ' will have tn apply the fertilizer ' working around the animal. i broadcast. If you have a grain drill ! When %ve consider v.hat a poor sire with fertiliser sowing compartment, . can do to a good dairy herd and what ; a good sire can do for a poor hard, it is evident that more cona'deration should be given to the dairy bull. When everv fai-mer realizes how '^^^t^ Oo'nnt â- ""''^â- Â°'" *'*• much ca^h is thrown away by accept- onn y j^^ service from scruh bulls, the I dairy business will become more pro- fitable, breeding fees w,:ll be paid j with less grumbling, and all "dairy His examole is surely for us to fol- the cream is the right temperature, and do not let the cream stand too long. Have you a county represen- INTERNATIONAL APRIL 6. little baskets holding salted nuts or low. The high ser^-ice of God and of candies are frequently used io>" the Native? Get in touch with him and His kingdom calk us, and every purpose; but toys, especially those ^^ ^^^ perhaps give you expert ad- vice or he will secure it for you from the college. Ilourewife has a large supply of feathers and wonders if it is possible to make a quiit cimi'ar to those mada of dov.-n. Down quilts are filled by machin- ery, the down being forced into the stitched covering by air pressure. You can manage nicely, though, by making bags of a convenient size to handle, using a closely woven b'lt your subject something lightweight material. Pcrcalins would do nicely. Fill the bags half full with labor for Economy of money: it is necessary feathers, fasten the. opening securely, skill and to keep books on the farm so as to then quilt in squares about five other aim, or purpose, or duty, or having some significance in connec- task. must be secondary and subser- tion with the affair, person, or times vient to this. ' might be used. | The origin of the word "mammon" Answer the announcement of a LESSON ig unknown. Some think it to be an wedJihg v/ith a note of congratula- old Phoer.,-cian word meaning "gain." tions, if you know one or both of tha Others suppose it to be a title of contracting parties well; if not, send ! Pluto, the god of wealth. Here it evi- your card to the bride, if the an- ; Lesson L God Our Heavenly Father dently means worldly wealth or sue- nouncement gives an "at home" date â€" Gen. 1: 1, 27; Psalm 103: 1-14; j cess. The man who puts gain, or and address, mailing it so that it Matt. 6:24-34. Gol. Text, Matt. 6 :9. I wealth, or success in material things, reaches her on that date. I first, is practically the servant of Worried asks for an outline of a Gen. 1: 1, 27. In this great classic ' that which he seeks. He cannot 3er\'e club paper on economy, of the Bible, the first chapter of God. i Outline Genes.'s, it is declared both that "God "Be not anxious," therefore, for like this created" the world, and that He "ere- these things. One may ated man in His own image." This, worldly good, and use Finish the edges in the I'r.tial wav Lena: â€" If you are willing tliat he should do so. just smile and say "Thank you." If you have made other arrangement's, telf him so in a pleas- ant manner. 2. The g;'rl should step in the mind of the Hebrew teacher, ! energy and zeal and steadfast pur- know where the leaks are and stop inchss each way. Prepare :wo pieces must have been the spiritual image pose in that labor, without becoming them; the children's allowances. of matenal for the covenn.?; anange of God, not a material or physical ,its slave. He may consecrate all his Economy of food: how to prevent the ba«s up.>n t.r.e piece si> .lat the likeness, for the religion of Jehovah i life and all his labors to God. He wastage whether at the table, in the edges to :.;h c.T.-!i other, .acking tnem set itself against all images or m.at- will "take thought" then, chiefly, orchard or from the grain bins. secure.y m piace. Add thy cj\er for erial representations of Deity. It how he may best serve God, and so Economy of clothing material: the other side and tack it m place, was in mind and heart that man was ! serve his felloe-men. content even if saving woollens by remak.'ng and like God, for "there is a spirit in .such service should close the way to dyeing; purchasing good materials man, and the breath of the Ahnighty ! worldly prosperity or wealth. â-  instead of cheap. giveth them understanding." The; Just as "the life is more than the Economy of fuel: indicate how in a book of wisdom (2: 23) says that ! food, and the body more than the practical way certain rooms of the God "made him an image of his own ' raiment," so the things of the spir- house can be entirely shut off in proper being." .-Vnd so it ,is said of it are more than material things, winter and not used and left unheat- ; ahead w hen passing others in tha Christ that He is the effulgence of | "For the things wlvch are seen are ed, thereby saving coal: show how street. 3. If you are going to an ac- his glcry, and the very image of his temporal, but the tilings which are kerosene or gasoline stoves and fire- customed pew, jt)u should enter first, substance." God was "in Christ. In unseen are eternal." And the unseen less cookers should be used in cook- if not, the young man might lead the His human nature, not in physical things are those in which our kin'hip ing to save coal. j way up the ai-s'.e. standing aside when form but in mind and heart, He re- lies to God. our Father in heaven. Economy of time: draw up an ex- the pew is reached. -A girl should vealed God. Two great truths be- i "Your heavenly Father." X\\ ma- , act schedule of work for a whole provide her own offering. 4. In mak- came clear to the Old Testament terial good is in His hand. The man ' week, showing how, if a woman will ing introductions the name of the teachers, from this fundamental fact who does well hin daily task, seeking plan her work this way in advance , older person or of the lady is men- of God's creation. The first is that always through truth, and honor, and and work absolutely according to , tioned first, as: "Father, this is Mr. e.xpressed in Psalm 24: 1. that the fidelity, and kindness, to serve God. schedule she will not fritter away , Smi'th." or "Mrs. Jones, let me pres- earth and all the people in it belong will not lack in material good. The time. ! ent Mr. Smith." or "Mary, let me to God. and the second is that God God who feeds tlie birds and clothes Economy of strength: show how introduce Mr. Smith: my sister, Mr. is the Father of His people (Isa. 63: the lily will care for him. 'T^eek ye the use of labor-saving devices (ear- Smith," or "Mr. Smith, this is -my 16; Deut. 32, 6). or that He is like first His kingdom and His righteous- ' pet sweepers or vacuum cleaners, brother George." 5. .Acknowledge an a father in His relation to them (Hosea 11: 1; Psalm 103: 13; Mai. 3: 171. or that, in the largest sense. ,. . „ ^, . „ , , r. ^ I The more the farmer and his wife ".l.'lf,''"^''!.°^,-^."„"?^„"..'-^r'^:..Z' work together, he helping her in- compare .\cts 17: 24-29'>. This sub- lime fact of the univei-sal Father- hood of God. realized through faith and to be made known to all the world as humanity's birthright, is most clearly revealed to us in Jesus Christ. Psalm 103: 1-14. Bless the Lord. This psalm is one of extraordinary doors, she help.'ng him out-of-doors with whatever task she can. the hap- pier and more prosperous they will be. To pull together harmoniously is the great thing. kitchen cabinets, bread mixers, soap introduction by a smiling "How do compounds, patent egg beaters and you do. Mr. Smith." 6. Just a few so forth! are all savers of strength, words of thanks an.l appreciation for show also how the use of labor-sav- your friend's Uior,^htfuln»rs. 7. It ing methods such as rearrangement would not be necessary to make any of the kitchen so as to have stove, remark. There would be no oppor- table. kitchen cabinet and sink with- tunity at that time. 8. Each wed- in reach of each other and many ding g, :"t should be acknowledged as other pract,ical little methods that soon as received, by a short note from vou vourself and every practical the bride-to-be. 9. Your question is SEED CORN â€" .. housewife can think out and share with her friends, will vsave strength: show how each woman should have a daily period of rest, an hour if pos- sible when she can be absolutely alone and quiet either lying down reading or resting in some wav. ZBA Xu RABBITS & BROrLERS Better quality preferred. WRITE FOR PRICXS STANFORD'S, Limited 128 Mansfield St. - Montreal orgamzations I rapidly. will develop more Children sometimes develop a sud- den dislike for milk, especially when beauty and simplicity of faith. It is they are first allowed to sit at t.able marked by tenderness, trustfulness and partake of solid food. .A judi- and hopefulness. Throughout there cous mother will not increase" the is the sense of the fatherly goodness, child's disl.'ke for milk by forcing him compassion and gentleness of God. to drink it, but by carefully conceal- He forgives. He heals, He redeems, ed persuasion will endeavor to get He crowns "with loving kindness and him to take it of his own accord. ten.ler mercies." He is gracious. .\side from the incalculable good , . , • , slow to-anger. and merciful. "Like as done by the Red Cross in its care for churning, which was not ven^ ime man. a father" He pities His people in our sick and wounded soldiers has their weakness and in their sorrows, been its beneficial results in unit,'n« for He who made us "Tcnoweth our the interests of women, in bringing not clca:-. If you refer to plans for your entertainment made by your hostess you should certainly be will- ing to do your part in making them a success. 10. Certainly speak to the acquaintances you meet in th» street, other merely bowing and saying 'TTow do vou do. Mrs. Jones." or "Good even- Dairymaid says: â€" "We have just ing, Mr. Brown. 11. Note answer to bought a new cow; her milk is rich 4. Your sister's name should be men- and the cream heavy, .\fter the first t'.oned first when introducing a young fi;rtxi.ibi!b GAKHENS. l..V\VXS, FLOWERS. Complete Fertilizer. Write Ueorge Stevens. Peterborough. Ont. KEEP YOUR COWS IN PRIME CONDITION Cows hclim fed tor fat ami hav- ing a slow. Mmlil nature, e.isHy suctumb to pa.ln. and aru tar more llabl« to coiitaKlous dl-scascs than mora vigorous animals. .\ BOod tonic, however, will do a lot to- wards Iniprojlne your cows" con- dition. W Or. A. O. SAmXIi-S OOW IMVIGOKAXOB will prevent abortion and the re- tention of alterblrlh; will give them stronstth while calving: pre- vent Diarrhoea and Scouring In cows and culvcj: overcomes bar- renness, in.rease the quantity and quality of the milk and will quickly cure fcarget and caked udder. Kvory yow owi!« r should use thl.' T.nn- .^imm^i^^tm^m^imt derful t f> ti 1 . Frio*, aco. B*. A.2-Osal«ia Co., Uiu.Ued XnoVltoa, y.Q. Bl» book on Animal Ail- ments sent tTâ€". Write for a copy. EARLY NOJ^THERN YELLOW CORN k Quebec grown) earliest yellow flint The earliest yellow flint corn in existence. Supplied on cob only, auantlty limited 1 n>. 400. a Iba. 760, S lbs. 91.79, vost- V«ld. SAmBT'a BSES 8TOJCZ saO Dorohester St. West Hontreal. Que, P.a. â€" Send for copy of booklet en- titled "ilaklni; the Qarden Pay." frame." No human friend knows us so well ; and because we are Ilis chil- dren and are like Him He knows inti- mately our fee'iings, our secret thoughts, our aims, our ambitions, our loves and our hates; and knowing these. He knows we trust Him. Matt. 6: 24-34. Two Masters. This country women in closer touch with those in town and village, and in the mutually helpful and businesslike way the work was done. The re- quired accuracy gave added effioiency and fresh ideas to women who ordinarily work alone. In all the al- lied countries the great war has is one of the greatest lessonis taught given new value to women's work us by Jesus Christ, He Himself both in the home and in outside served God only. His one purpose in labor; The training in nursing will life was to do His jj'ather's will benefit many a home; and surely the (John 4: 34; 5: 30; 6; 38; Luke 22: shattered men who have passed 42'*. This purpose He pursued with through the mirv'stering hands of a un.5.werving steadfastness, cour- ! wcm.nn's hospital unit must wonder age and fa.'th, even when the way j that medical training was so long of His ministry led to the cross. ' denied to women. Varicose Veins ? WXAS TKia iroa-Sl»atia Xi»aed â- tooklnc BAirXTAaY. as they may be vraiihdd or boiled, AJtfV9TA'BIJB. laced like a leggl"*' always flts. OOlCfOBTABm, n\ a d e to measures light and "^ contains NO RUB- 1,500,000 SOLD BOOVOMICA&. cost $1 90 •&ca, or tvfo for the same limb, l« Jf. postpaid. Write for Catalogue ana BeU-MeMurement Blank OoyUf^ Umb â- veotalty OOk tl4 Sew BUka Bldc. J?!-.' CA^i\ii.\j:.:e is \jO,ii'S for 8<sKii\J. WVits tcxi^ij-itis Free ... ^K e o»'" ME/IN SUCCESS H^fi \t\ your seeds rncwa â- ^t<^ irv i^oia* f e«dsmaa\. Our 64 ij'cars of" uriy.'oken. success sp«&k5 Y6r itsoY* you go. Jim," she said. "Take father '» lantern." By this time Jim was half into his oilskin suit, skjin mits and moccasins. He \vna ready to start. But mother called him back. "Jim." she said, i "wie'll kneel d iwn and ask God to be ; with you to-night .ird bring you safe- !y back with father." , When mother had prayed and Jim j had listeneil with all his heart, he ; started out into the d?»rk, the dogs i hitched together and White Fox lea.J- . ing. It was a hitter night. Jim floundered and fell, got up and fell a^,<«in. but good old White Fox never ' once fcH or even halted. She knew just where she was going. ; On they ploughed through the ed at the twlve, however, when there heavy snow â€" not a sound but the came a loud scratch'ng at the out- ^ moauing of the stcrm â€" when sudden- side door. j ly White Fvjx giive a leap forward. "White Fo.xl" s,aid Jim. jumpiitg u.p: Father must be near! "Fat'ier! Fa- and throwing open the door. .\ blast therl Father!" Jim shoute<I. In a mo- cf dnving snow blew in and tliere on ment move White Fcx had jumped the threshold stood the big leader of intg the bushes and there lay father. Pathcv's dog team. "Bi't wherc's fa- There were three happy people at ther?" saitl Jim. ".\nd where's the daybreak next mon;ing when tha rest cf tho team?" ! faithful dogs pulled up beside the White Fox gave a low whine. "Sho doorv\'sy wlieve mother was waiting, want* me to go f.-ilh her. mother.", White Fox and Curly and all the re«t Jim w?iit on. "Fatlicr's in trouble." , iiad some special tidbit's for break- S/oir es "WHITE FOX." "I wish your father was home." mother said to Jim. lookiryg arutiously out at the storm. "He went out early this afternoon with the dog siej«e. Sbill. v.e'd better sit down to supper. Probably he'll be along soon," Father and mother and Jim livej far away in the cold country of La- brador, and like all the other men on tliat lonely coast, father was out Ash- ing or hunting every diiy of his life. Mother and Jim were scarcely seal- Mothjr looked at J;ni and tlian at tho dcy. Fat.hcr niii.st h.ive hi^'p. l>ut how? There were no ne'R-hbors wiihin; many miles. She would have been sol glad to go herself, but she could not. ' Jim. she knew, was wild to be off.' but could she let him? He was only| fourteen. Suppose he got lost, too? White Fox whin-d a third time and thc-ii motiher spoke. 'I'll have to let fast and no one could prr/'se them enough. But father and mother be- lieved it was *r/.iet.hing <r-*i thai re«Hy saved father and Jim. Thc^ think it was that prayer that mothci made. .\nd Jim thii'.ka 8o, too. "He who is pleased win hii'iseU ow» no core-" - Alex;«i>'i*r Mac- grow tai-en. •fH "T-