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STIMULA TING BARR EN SOILS BY O. B. PRICE. Tfce IMS of soil fertlltty through tUe poumls of pUosuhorlc acid, and about removal of crop» can be very definite- ' eluhty pounds of potash. A flftyUushtl ly determined by chemical analysis. I crop of corn, with the stover. removeB Thl» is one of the iinportaut iijcthods uboul eighty i)ouii<l!t of nitrogen, of plant food removal and is one that ^ nearly thirty pounds of phosphoric j Is more or less under the control of ncUI. uud about (Iftyrive pounds of. Ibe farmer. potash. Other crops remove other i For every pound of grain, hay, straw amount.;- some more, some less. Un- 1 or produce removed from the soil less tho manure is uj>pUod at the^ there Is a certain loss of plant food above rule each year, the plant food | elements. When the crops are sold 1 removed In crops will be greater than | from the farm the los« Is equal to the that roUirned in manure. Knough ma- 1 total amount of plant food taken up by the crops. When the crops are fed to the live stock on tho farm tho loss ts somewhat smaller, for mueh of tho plant food Is returned to the soil in the manure. Farm manures ur.-; an important and valuable by-product at the farm. Extreme care should be practiced in the production, handling, dtorlng and utilization of manure. Whenever feed Is consumed by stock there Is a certain loss of plant food elements that go to build up the body tls'^ues of the cnlmal. The amount of .(hese elements used by the animal depend.'} on the kind of animal, the age of the animal, and the use of the animal. For this reason farm ma- nures have a wide variation. The av- erage composition is about ten pounds of nitrogen, live pounds of phosphoric acid, and about ten pounds of potash per ton of manure. Sheep manure and chicken manure are the more con- centrated manures. Horse manure Ls more valuable than cow manure. Where large amounts of highly con- centrated feeds are used, as in the case of the dairy cow, tlie manure is nioVe valuable. It contains more plant food. When tho* moisture content of the manure is low, as In the case of cheep manure, the plant food per ton is usually higher. PHOSPHATES MUST BE ADDED. In the metabolic processes of ani- mal nutrition, a certain percentage of the plant food elements are retained nure is not produced to meet the plant | foo:l requirements because large 'â-  amounts are sxM from the farm â-  through tho crops. .Much of the ma- \ nine that l.i producej is lost by im- proper handling around tho barn. Under the best system of handling iiiamire about forty to fifty per cent, of the nitrogen originally; contained in the feed Is returned to the soil in manure. The loss of phosphoric add uud potash are some les.?, but they too, are high. IMPORTANCE OF. BEDDING. The kind of bedding used is also an Important factor in the compo.^ltion of tlio manure as it is taken from the \ stalls. Straw is most generally used. ! 0:it straw is better because it contains ; more plant food than the other straws. I When straw is not available other j materials may be used such as corn | stover, muck, shavings or sawdust, i The two latter materials, are not as \ gcol as straw because they are .slower; Admiral of Fleet Earl Beatty is shown In the funeral procession of the in decomposing and liberating tho ; late Vice-Adrairal Sir Michael Culme-Seymour, Bart, second sea lord of the plant food. Some forms of bedding admiralty, which took place at Rockingbam recently. should be used, however, to conserve ; â€" . ' ' " ' ' ' the liquid manure which is a valuable part of the manure. About thlrty-flvo per cent, of the nitrogen and lifty-flve per cent, of the potash is in the liquid manure. Liquid manure only contains a trace of phospljoric acid. The value of manure is dependent on the crop increase it will produce. JUST FOR FUN BY MARIE FLAACKE. When Bobby Bluebird and his pretty UtUe wife established themselves in ,„,.,„ J. . .,. . ^^ "6St high up In a grand old cherry This will vary according to the type ^ j^ee, they thought housekeeping the .. .. ,<''' ''°"' ^"<^ ^^^ system of soil man- --eateat fun two birds muld indnlca by the aninxal. The loss of nitrogen ageraent as well as the actual compo-^ ' ^^° birds could Indulge and phosphorus is greater than potr!| sltlon of the manure. Based on the' thcv flow t« ,nH «,,» omnn.^ ♦!,<. '^:.£:^^S:^ ^"'^ "^-"^--^ -i^- ^^-f--- p^^-p^^oric acid.i.jer.e'a^rs.'^in^g'in^^rh^rr^LtS Dting anout equal. â€" and potash in commercial fertilizers, I . chattine lovinelv toeether In «lnce the composition of n.anure I manure Is worth about J2.10 per ton. ' ^htr' c^'micalVan^^^^^^^ Lf/i^! '''Ii°!!.'°..l'^?'-'°" °' he;ductlon may be more or it may be ; „, quarrelling and scolding, as so feed given the animals Is 'about the ; lew, but it' should all be saved' and hU«"^/n^'"°^ same for nitrogen and phosphoric u^ed acid, it can be seen that some phos- 1 Just because the supply of manure ever or scolding, as some phates must be added to the manure , is low Is uo reason to worry over the ; a nure Is a valuable plant food but | Ing what manure there is on the farm, But, after awhile, care« began to mingle with pleasures, and though to balance the plant food for the soil. | future crop production. "By consery: i ff ^h* *tl' ''''%'!!°"^i*.V''!?'%°'r^ Manure Is a valuable nlant fnn,t h„t ! .„. „,i„, ±L.^ .„„°» ,, "I .^tJZ ! f/ each other as they did at first, two I little birdies now demanded bo much time and attention that they kept their parents busy fi-oni morning until night. » Yet Bobby never grumbled nor wish- ed he had remained an old bachelor, and his wife was too sensible and loving to complain because she had so much to do. i*^ must be reinforced with phosphoric acid. An application of eight tons of ma- by using leguminous green manuring crops, and by the proper use of com- mercial fertilizers, crop production nure per acre will only add about can be maintained or increased with eighty pounds of nitrogen, about forty profit. Apple le Borers. .\pple borers are among the most difficult Insects to control, and in sec- tion;* where they are plentiful the orchaidist must keep up a lengthy and cosily lighi. (No. 41, New Series) entitled "Sheep Husbandry in Canada," Mr. J. B. Spen- cer points out the advantages that have accrued and the further benefits that have followed from the method of co-operation that has resulted and The principal difficulty In handling "'^^ ""^^^ possible only by grading, this in.sect arises from the fact that I '''''^ system Is In charge of the Do- lts attack.s continue over a consider- 1 "''"'°" ^^"^ Stock Branch, which pro- ab;e period each year the eggs being ^'''^ official wool gra^rs for co laid mostly In May, June and July, ""'"•="•"â-  "»•'â€" *- â- - ''-'•• â- "- but a few of them up to September. Thi.s makes a long period over which tho orchard man must be on the watch and applying remedies. AnoUier difficulty is the fact that the work of the in.sect Is inconspicu- ous in the early stages and that the final damage Is very serious indeed, if apple scab injures the foliage or fruit of your trees this season you can make a new .start next year in Its con- trol with an even chance of success; but if you fall to control tlie borers their Injury Is a gnive menace to the trees attacked and to a large extent cannot be remedied. Three or four general lines of attack •re open to the orchard ovnicr. Keep all trash, weeds, grass or suck- ers away from tho trunks of your trees. The adult Insects are of a re- tiring illHpo.sltlon and like to operate under cover of some protection. They are munh more likely to be trouble- some In sofi than in cultivated orch- ards. operative shipments. In dealing with the matter our author alludes to sun- dry ihing.s that affect values. One of these is lack of uniformity due to indifference in breeding and tending. Another Is the presence of foreign substances, a third Is late shearing, and a fourth is the tying up of fleeces' with binder twine, a practice against which many manufacturers and deal- ers strongly protest because In un- tying the fleeces it Is impossible to avoid leaving some of the flbras in the wool. Wool should be tied with I small, hard twine that will not rub oH. Relative to late shearing, if the operation is delayed until after the beginning of warm weather Uie fibres tend to separate at the body, the bul- j letin iralutn out, and a new growth I commences which pushes. Its way up j Into tho fleece. The presence of short I wool Is a nuisance to the ijianufac- turers. ^ tumbled out of half a dozen pockets, and then began a cruel assault uiton an innocent, unoffiending little bird. Bewildered by the sudden attack, Bobby tried to escape. He could eas- ily have done so, had there lieen only one or two enemies to contend against, but there were too many. One shot struck him on the back, another grazed bis throat, and dazed and alarmed, he tried to seek refuge In the clump of bushes. But even as he flew to cover, a large hard bean struck him right on the Bide of his dainty little head, and poor Bobby fell, lifeless, to the ground, his bright eyes forever closed, his sweet voice forever hushed. His cruel murderer did not take the trouble to pick him up; for as one boy coolly said, the other bird would come in search of him, and they'd kill her, too. In the meantime, Mrs. Bluebird waited, patiently at first, but finally HOiliEBRiGlfTENINGTIIIL By ALICE C. HOFFMAN. After the 1>e«Ty work of hotu*- cleftping is out of the way, brighten- ing the home is a labor of k>ve for the bomemaker. It puts a soul, as it were, into what might otherwise be mere drudgery. It re<iuires little or no outlay of money, yet saves much actual expenditure later. If curtains are sunburned and can- not be persuaded to return to their original whiteness, give them a bath in water to which a solution of saff- ron has been added. They wi'ii emerg« excellent in taat* may be made tnm vases or from crocks inverted and oiounted on a circle of wood. Framasr and mnterlals for making shades can be bought at ten-cent stores. Direc- tions for the work may also be ob- tained there. Any electrician can nt up these lam^s in a short time, or possibly there is a boy in the home wiio would delight in such a job. Proper containers for p'.ants and cut flowers are always worth serious consideration. Possibly a rose in aiv in a pretty ecru shade and deceive (old tin smella as sweet as one in a' the family into thinking they are new. neatly painted flower pot, but it cer- Instead of ntending curtains that.tainly does not look as well. Paint have become thin and worn at the bottom, turn them upside down and cover the torn parts with a pretty valance, which will serve to brighten up the curtains aa well as to hide their defects. Faded reps or silk curtains, used as draperies at doorways, amply repay the time and expense of coloring. Ctol3 or silver threads put on in a running stitch around the sides and bottom will give the erstwhile dowdy looking draperies a chic appearance. Nothing adds more to the cheery aspect of a room than pretty lamps. These need not necessarily be expen- sive. If electricity is used in the flower pot green, and if a note of individuality is desired, let the chrl^" dren stencil suitable borders around the top and bottom. These stenciltt may be bought at a bookstore. Provide plenty of suitable contain- ers for the cut flowers which the gar- den will Boon offer in lavish profu- sion. Hunt that old pottery pitcher, even if it is cracked and no longer holds water. Find a glaiss. that will fit inside. Keep it fllled all summer long .with long-stemmed cut flowers, and you will' have addted a note o£ beauty which an artist's soul might envy. Crocks or bean pots are fine Containers for the masses of flowers home, effective lamp bases that are brought home from a motor trip. ~<2R'5^> cLwmmK So days passed, and soon the wee i impatiently, for Bobby. At last she Dip the Sheepâ€" KiB the Ticks. Kerosene Emulsion, a simple rem- erdy easily prepared at home, is 2 pints of coal Use some sort of repellent wash on .._.. the trunks of trees to keep the female ' effective, taseets from laying their eggs. Koro- ! Prepared as follows sem> oi.nilslou sprayed on the trunks oil. 1 pint of milk, three or four times from early May ! Mix thoroughly in an old dash churn 10 late July Is fairly effective; or a ] -dilute to use by adding 8 gallons of wa«J» made of soft soap and a solution soft water to each gallon of concen- or washUig soda so as to malTe a thick trated emulsion. If milk Is not avall- pant, w Ui about a pint of crude car- able, then use laundry soap, as fol- bcJic acid aodod to each ten gallons, lows; ThiK has to be applied with a brush. I One-half pound of laundry soap in »hlcli Is one of the objections to Its gallon of hot soft water, then add 2 use. Whatever wash Is used. It must gallons coal oil (while hot), churn up D* applied from the bottom of the ' well and then dilute by adding 8 gal- trunk up to and Including the base Ions of soft water to each gallon of of the main branches. j concentrated emulsion. Dig the borers out. This always; Dip the sheep after shearing and l>a,s to be done, no inafm- what other, repeal in two week.; to get the measures may be used, for some bor ers will get In, In spitu of any pro; ju- i t o .. \%t n tions. Watch for small holes or saw- 1 ' ** rrevent Wear On Ropes. dust eastings and when discovered ! Farmers who unload hay through a <;ut in and locate the borer Do this I door in the gable should make a very carefully or you'll do more harm ' wooden roller, three and a half or four than the borer will. A wire to punch | feet lon^.'and two and a half oi- three Into the burrow may obviate some I Inches In diameter. A canvas roller pupae. birdies were almost old enough to leam to fly and get their own dinner. The fond parents were very proud of them, and declared they never before say such pretty, knowing young birds-. "Dear me, wife!" exclaimed Bobby, one bright morning, "how those little felloe's eat! Really, at this rate I'm afraid they'll devour every worm in the giound. Don't you think it quite time for them to get their own food? I'll bring in a good supply for dinner, and this afternoon we'll teach them to fly. They are such sturdy fellows that J;i a sh6rt time they will be quite able to help themaelvea." So It wa.s arranged the first lesson should be given that day, and, after bidding his little family "good-morn- ing!" Bobby flew away to do his day's marketing. Straight to the river banks, down through the orchard he flew, -^or it was there he always found the largest, plumpest worms. He had been there so many times without being disturbed by .rude, naughty boy.? that this morning he was considerably startled to find a group of them there, fishing. However, after a careful survey, he did not leel ko much alarmed, for they j did not appear to be idle, vicious fel- ; lows, though, of course. In any event, it was best to keep out of sight. But, so busy was he in seaix-hiug for food that he forgot to be cautious, and indiscreetly exposed his bright plumage to the gaze of the youthful flahermen. "HI!" exclaimed Joe Brown, drop- ping his rod and line, "look, boys! there's a fat bluebird! Give it to him! Out with )"our shooters!" No sooner said than done. Uag« of beans and bean-shooters were hastily grew quite provoked at his delay. The little ones, half-starved, chirped and cried for food, but she disliked to leave them alone, and gazed anxiously about for tardy Bobby. .'Vs time went on, the little nestlings cried the more; so she concluded to go In search of her hu.sband. Giving her children many instruc- tions about curbing their impatience and being jgood diiring her absence, she flew down to the river, expecting to find Bobby there. Hither and thither she flew, uttering sharp, shrill notes of recall. No ans- wer came. She began to be alariued. Could anything have happened to him? Perhapsâ€" hark! What was that? She looked down from the bough where she was perched. She felt Some Points on Bobbing Your Hair. If you have a "settled" took, if your hair is turning gray, or if you wish to look dignified, don't bob your hair. So say clothing .specialists and â-  style authorities. One of them, when asked if bobbed hair was here to stay, Teplied that "from the stand- point of fad and fashion, nothing is here to stay." She believes that long hair will surely be in fashion again. "There is quite a difference of opin- ion among authorities on whether bobbing is good for the hair," the specialist continued. "If hair is bobbed and properly cared for, au- thorities agree that bobbing is not in- jurious. Here are the dangers: A lack of any care at all, or the other extreme, overshampooing, excessive ' and inefficient curling, and the use of a tight, heavy, unventilated hat of the type usually designed for the short-chaired head. "If you think you can cut off your hair and forget it, you are wrong again. It will have to be washed, brushed, and properly waved, the same as long hair. And, in addition, short hair will have to be trimmed about every two weeks. You do, how- ever, save at least a pnit of the time spent in doing up long hair. "Observe your profile and head line, then clioose a good barber before you decide to part with your locks. If you are short and very stout, the chances are against you. You may number a good many years and still wear a bob beautifully, but, remem-j ber, a bob doesn't go with a 'settled' j '^^'^-'^CEFUL MODE FROM P/\.RIS idd'dl'^Vv'''''' ''"''â- â€¢ ""' ^"'^ " """i , ^P'"^"^ "' '^' ^"^p''"'y «f ^^ Th„^ir>\.>,.c >, • • .u- , r^°*^*' ^''^"^ &"•' ^^'^'•s is this lovely The girl whose hair is very thick long-waist frock, simulating the pon- should be warned agninst having the ular tunic effect with round neck Tnd dippers used on the nape of the neck, kimono sleeves. Would be pS'&- While It docs not alway.s follow, there veloped in one of the figured n^ateriSa have been ca^s where the use of the with lower section of skirt plain nS clippers was followed by an abnormal row string belt and edges o? tudc ?I°^^*_^".*..*^T:/*.'->'."?'-?!y ^ ">«"- 1 neck and rfeeves bound wfthpkinZ-' In some terial furnish a simple trimming. Long age and unsightly to behold. cases5 this condition has followed that peculiar style of cutting children's sudden, sharp pain in her" side â€" an- hair which leaves the hair fairly long other in her wing; then a cruel stone j over the top of the head and clipping came whizzing through the air. It | from .a point sleeves are provided. Ladies' dr No. 1004 cut in sizes 34 to 44 inches bust. Size 38 requires 4% yards of material 36 to 40 inches wide if made • . . , 1-«â€" -o , iiiawrriui OD lo 1U inCUeS Wide if tnario ,e midd.e of the back of lh« head, down v, yard additional matoW»i .-t ,:!,!? to the nape of the neck. This is a disfigrnring style for any child and one for which there csn be no pos sible excu.se. Brightening Paint and Varnish When housecleaning time arrives, a stnick the poor little bird and she fell to the ground: Alas! the wee birdies at home in the pretty nest were orphans! "Cheep, cheep, cheep!" all through the long afternoon they cried. The sun disappeared over the hill- tops; tho blue sky grew dark and dreary; gray clouds swept the hori- zon, bringing with them breezes too j *^f' 'â- '•^ ."^*"'^'>8h ^^ at'ic will gener strong and cold for the little, downy ' *'''y bring to light one or more pieces things shivering In the nest. | of Useful, perhaps valuable, furni- "Cheep, cheep, ch-ee-p!" and whenj*"'"®' wluch may exactly fill a long- the bright sun peeped through the '*lt want somewhere, green leaves the next morning, the! It may be a quaint old chair, table, wee birdies were dead. j bureau, deskâ€" perhaps a nice old So those thoughtless boys murdered four-poster bedstead, secretary or four little birds. Just for fun. Perhaps j l>iKhboy that has been laid away. they were not wicked, cruel boys, but While trying to restot-e some prized they did .not stop to think. I wonder , a"d ancient family relics recently, 1 1 Rub grease spots with a soft cloth If they would do such heartless deeds 'o"nd the task most tedious until a saturated with ether or carbon tetra And fnend. who is rather an expert in chlorid. Place the garment wrr>ng this hne, told me thpt much labor side up on a " ' ' â-  % yard additional material is ne<?ded. HOW TO ORDER PATTERNS. Write your name and address plain- ly, giving number and size of such pat- terns as >ou want. Enclose 20c in stamps or coin (coin preferred; wrap it carefully) for each number, and address your order to Pattern D-spt, Wilson Publishing Co.. 73 West Ade- laide St., Toronto. Orders filled by return mail. small amount in an ep.rthen dish. It should evaporate quickly, leaving neither dirt nor moisture. If dirt or moisture remains after eva goration; takes place, strain the gasoline through a thick cloth. If they thought It was wicked? Is It not? Things It Pays To Know. In every household we are apt U) ,j V J . 1 -«- â€" - folded towel, and. in wouldbe saved in removing old paint! order to avoid a "ring" b8<nn Jub- chlpped ice in lieu of nn ice bag, turn- filT^Ktl" ♦ i T"'''i 5">Pb'-.'over bing around the spot, v.orking toward Ing down the wrists twice and hold-; *'^,***'i*^'.**l'^ restored with a heavy ing in place with strong paper clips.' *^\°^ P**1* '^niover, applied with a cutting. some I i from an old binder will do. Erect the •jj. I #» J. "^ â€" i~i~ - I roller on the door sill so that It will Wool Urading and Its Value.! be flush with the wcatherboardlng and Although the grading of wool In '" '*'® centre of the doorway. Make Canada has hardly b(>en practiced n ^*" 'rlaiigular blocks as supports for doten years, lU effect has been to i ""^ roller and bore small holes In the Increase the reputation and value of ^ops of the blocks so >x)u can oil the the produot^tc such an extent ihat : axlo't of the roller. Be sure the roller tho mpply runs slhort of Oie diinacd. ! '•' 'ilRher than the blocks. This will Orade^l wool easily boHh better than ' "'â- ''^**^' ""' '""'P ''"P'' f''"»i wearing nngradeii. a facf. that to their own ""'. '"' drawing It over the timber and ndv^Mfiilo r,-inadlan farmers are more ! " ^^'l' •" "'"<^'' easier to pull the f6rk and more recognizing. In hlg bulletin ' '"««'*. follow a beaten path and lie blind to! Rolling out a few biscuits or one ^*^ ^'"* brush, and let th« remover little changes and short cuts which' pie or a meat crust on a piece of!''*f^I" ""touched for at least fifteen might lessen the monotony of our c'.can paper, which may be quickly 'V'""^^^^ *.*" * '"y*"" «f sawdust work or nneet an emergency rolled un and burned s.fterward. sav-l *'"'."'° °® ^^^^^ °^«'' the remover. Have you ever thought of: Using white of egg for glue. Stretching a small steak for extras. by cutting into inch-by-two-inch strips, wrapping in s'.ices of bacon, browning in a hot oven and serving with a creamed white sauce over all. Mixing flour, a little baking pow- rolled up and burned afterward, sav- ing the labor of .scraping the large " ^"» " P'f"^, °' . i.„"..j (been w^ell soaked m denatured alco- board. Adding a tablespoonful of flour to' A coarse piece of c'.oth, which has en well soaked ir hoi, should next be used to rub the all fudge just before removing from' ,"*'^ thoroughly until the piece is The odor will evaporate. If heat. This assures a fine texture. I «-««"«d <l<>yn to the bare wood. The Using the .same quantity of flour. I '^'""''^r. ^ ^^ sawdust, so one we'.l sifted, as usually of cornstarch! "P£r?*'°" " "" that is usually in tho.se puddings. Makes a much! ^^V" der and milk together when tRere is'sWBother result. a i^ ?i*u^"^ ^^^ "*"' **"**** ^^ no beaten egg for dipping. j Adding an egg white when the' ^^^ ',,** *^'»**'""8'''y '^''**»>«<1 with Making a substitute hot-cake syrup' I'ream .seems a little thin for whip-j*^ well saturated in the alcohol. from white sugar, vanilln and a little butter when there is nn brown sugar or mo'asses. Using an old deep ititchen bowl for flowers, setting a holder in.«;ide, so the flowers will spread out. Rolling chops or chicken in four or commeal, in plac^ of cracker crumbs ping. Whip together after chilling, i -^^ ^ . Mixing a little canned milk, oil and *^^ ^.leaning at Home. vinegar together, seasoning with salt. Outer garments of wool and silk pepper and payrika, for a quick may- lace, Ge9rgette, kid gloves, and gar- onnaise. n^nts which do not need to be ripped _ Using salt to clean an iron skillet, for remaking may be cleaned succeT Panning pork chops in the oven ' fully at home with gasoline. Be sure after searing on both rides, a s'.ice of tho gasoline is perfectly free from FiMing an old rubber glove with t«rt apple Md on top of each. j flirt. and moisturew To test, place a necessary rub on the right side, also; then plSce in the gaso'.ine bath. Place the articles to be cleari.sed in a ves.sel deep enough to hold them and cover with the gasoline Allow to stand for thirty minutes, then squeeze out and rinse in fivsh gaso- line. Hang in the sun and air to dry. . „ . - /It'- If garmenif are badly soiled, add to the gasoline' a dry-cleaning ml.xture which is on sale at drug store.-;. As gasoline is highly inflammabte, the work must not be done in a room where there is either fire or light. The better way is to do the work out>-, doora on a warm, sunshiny day. Uae4 gasoline can be left to settle, and tha clear, top portion poured off, to ba used again. Attract Food for Flah. Electrio lighta over the water lu fUh hatcheries have been found to •;tract JBsectt, and aid Ja teadias tbe Mk