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CULTIVATION OF AN ORCHARD Stirring of Soil Helps t? Conserve Moisture - Young Trees Given Longer Perod of Growth. 1 The apple growers are nearly all practicing clean cultivation in their orchards, says a writer th Indiana Fanner. This indicates that cultiva tion is the quickest method of bring ing young trees to a bearing age and perhaps it is the best method to pur sue in gaining annual crops. From my own experience and knowledge gained from growers in all parts of the coun try, I am convinced that apple trees ?et on rolling or nearly level land will come into bearing two or three years earlier if given annual cultivation. It makes very little difference wheth er the land be intercropped or not, provided sufficient fertilizing material ls added to grow the extra plants. The stirring of the soil seems to help in .conserving the moisture and gives the young trees a longer period of growth each year than they have under sod methods. It is well to remember that a cover crop should be put in late in the summer to afford the roots some protection from the winter cold. When crops are grown between the trees, something should be raised that can be taken off early enough to allow for this. In the northern sec tions, rye or winter vetch is perhaps liest. I think it a good plan to alter nate these for cover in the growing orchard. Farther south there is noth ing that can compare with crimson dover for this purpose. An orchard dandled after this method makes rapid growth up to the bearing age. I have continued it after bearing, with the result that some of the trees have formed the habit of annual bearing. To my mind this is most important. With the older orchards, sod meth ods with the grass mulch and annual top dressing of manure produce excel lent results. This means considerably less work. My experience indicates that cultivation ls of value where it can be practiced with .convenience. "Where the trees are left in sod, the grass should be mowed and left under the trees to hold the moisture. One cannot successfully take a crop of hay and a crop of apples from the same land, unless heavy fertilization is prac ticed. PRUNE RASPBERRY CANES Object Should Be to Grow Berries, Not Woody Growth-Cleaning Out Destroys. Many Insects. i Though the two main varieties of raspberry, black ar d red, need slight ly different treatment, the time and manner of pruning are greatly similar with both kinds. The blackcaps dD not put out new growth from the root stalks, as the red varieties do, tut new plants are started from tips of the old plants. These are bent over and covered light ly in August, after which they send ont rootlets and can be taken up the following spring asi new plants, to be set out where they are needed. These new plants need to be pinched hack to a height of 18 inches, so that they will throw out more lateral branches. These are the branches which bear fruit, and it is very impor 'tant that they be numerous. In addition to this first pruning, the winter or early spring pruning should he done to get rid of the old canes Fine Crop of Raspberries-Result of Careful Pruning. whioh are past bearing, and which only sap the plant system of its strength. It is the berries that we want to grow, not so particularly the woody canes. This cleaning out of the old wood al so aids in getting rid of many insect pests if the work is done before they come out from shelter in the spring. All these old canes should be burned to destroy the Jpsect life hidden in and around them. Many do this in the fall, but the main point is that it be done, and at soma time before spring growth starts. ' Teach me to dilute my work with play, to brighten my seriousness with jest and never to take myself so seri ously that I crowd out o? my life the Joys and pleasures that by heritage are mine. MEATLESS SOUPS. The oyster plant is now in season and makes a most delicious soup. Cut the salsify Into thin slices after scraping; well. Cover with a quart of water, to 12 good sized roots. Cook gently for an hour until the plant is tender; add a quart of milk, two table spoonfuls of butter and salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers. The roots are so discoloring to the hands that the fingers should be well wrapped while preparing. Rubber gloves are best, but a cloth wrapped around the fingers exposed will do very well. Clear Tomato Soup.-Add a pint of water to a quart of stewed toma toes. Add a slice of onion, a,half a bay leaf, a dash of celery salt and a few celery tops, a teaspoonful ojp salt, a chopped green pepper. Cook to gether for 15 minutes, put through a sieve, add two tablespoonfuls each of flour and butter rubbed together, or cornstarch will make a clearer soup. Cook until the starch rs well cooked Serve with squares of toasted bread. Cream of Potato Soup.-This ls a soup that should be better known, ls an economical and wholly satisfying one. Pare three medium-sized pota toes; cover them with boiling water; boil five minutes, drain and throw away the water. Cover with a pint of boiling water; add a slice of onion, a bit of celery and a bay leaf. Cover and cook slowly until the potatoes are tender. Put through a sieve, add a quart of milk, two teaspoonfuls each of butter and flour, rubbed together; salt and pepper to season. Reheat and serve piping hot. Tumrp Soup.-Put a tablespoonful of butter, one sliced onion and three slices of carrot Into a saucepan and toss over the heat until the onion is yellow, then add four good-sized tur nips which have been put through the meat chopper. Cover and let simmer without water over slow heat. There should be a pint of pulp. After 20 minutes add a quart of milk, two tablespoonfuls of blended butter and flour, a half teaspoonful of kitchen bouquet, salt and pepper and seiTe with croutons. HEN ?BINET Who hopes the best goes forth with forehead bare And to the open blue he lifts his face And cries "All good of earth or sea or air Is mine by boundless largeness of God's grace." FRUITS FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES As fryit is one of the safe things to give children in right quantities and good condition, they lend them selves to many de lightful variations. If one wishes to serve a Jelly for a child's party it may be molded in an orange cup ora pretty red apple, the cover kept on so that the contents will be a surprise. Children from four to forty, and even older, enjoy an element of mystery about things and a surprise ls a most delightful way of entertaining little people. A tiny doll dressed in fluffy robes may be hidden in a rosy apple as a favor or as a gift. A banana with a half dozen little "nigger" dolls or chocolate babies em bedded in the banana and the skin put back is another delight that the chil dren will rejoice over. Cut off a slice of the banana to make the surface level and give the dolls room to lie in a nice row in their dainty bed. A stick of good candy wrapped in oiled paper or fringed paper candy stick may be slipped into an empty banana skin. A pretty ball may be concealed in an orange that has been carefully hol lowed out and the quarters or halves put back closely. An orange may hold almost anything from choice candy with candy hearts and mottoes to a cosy nest for another tiny doll. A jack-in-the-box is great fun to make, using fruit to hold the jack. For boys, whistles and marbles, tops and different toys can be used. There is no need that the fruit itself be wasted, for it can be used in mak ing frozen dishes, drinks or salads, which the children will enjoy eating. Penny toys with a bit of something to eat (for little people think of a party as only begun when the food is ?erved) may be easily furnished by any mother at small expense. Attracted by Radium. That growing plants will tura to ward radium emanations as they do toward light has been proved by a Vienna scientist after a series of in teresting experiments. Southern Railway Premier Carrier of the South Schedule effective April 18, 1915. Trains arrive from No. Time 208 Augusta, Trenton 8:20 a m 230 Columbia, Trenton 10:55 a m 232 Charleston, Aiken 5:05 pm 206 Columbia, Tienton 8:35 p n? Trains depart to No. Time . 209 Trenton, Columbia 7:20 a m 231 Trenton, Augusta 10:10 a m 229 Aiken, Charleston 11:20pm 290 Trenton, Augusta 7:40 p m Schedules published only as in formation and are not guaranteed* For further information apply to J. A. TOWNSEND, Ticket Agent. Edgefield, S. C. 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Edge Auto and R Edgefield, Sot 1785 College of I South Carolina's 131?t Year Be Entrance examinations at ali t 2, at 9:00 A. M. Full four-year courses lead tc A two-year pre-medical course is g A free tuition scholarship is z State, j Spacious buildings and athl laboratories. Unexoeiled library f Expenses moderate. For tern HARRISON ?THE CITADEL The Military College of South Carolina Announced as "Distinguished Military College" by U. S. War Department. Full courses in Civil Engineering, Science, English and Modern Languages. Confers B. S. and C. E. degrees. All expenses pay cadets from South Carolina, $282.00 a year. A scholarship worte $200.00 a year is vacant from Edgefield county, and will be filled by competitive examination at the county seat on the 13th day of Au: gust, 1915. For necessary information and blanks apply to COL. O. J. BOND, The Citadel. Charleston. S. C. I tared* Mrs. Jay McGee, of Steph en ville, Texas, writes: "For nine (9) years, I suffered with womanly trouble. I had ter rible headaches, and pains in my back, etc. It seemed as if I would die, I suffered so. At last I decided to try Cardui, the woman's tonic, and it helped me right away. The full treatment not only helped me, but it cured me." TARS Cardin Tin Woman's Tonic Cardui helps women in time of greatest need, because ft contains Ingredients which act specifically, yet gently, on the weakened womanly organs. So, if you feel discouraged, blue, out-of-sorts, unable to do your household work, on account of your condition, stop worrying and give Cardui a trial. It has helped thousands ct women,-why not rou? Try Cardui ?-71 0R.KIWS NEW DISCOVER! Will 'Surely Stop That Couah. IB otmobiles the agency for the r Edgefield County, tly on hand a stock Elun-Abouts. Shall them to those who a car. The Ford winter roads. te-Year-Round Car i full assortment of cars, and can fill or ithout your having i parts by express, ts known to us, and >n short notice and field epair Shop ith Carolina 1915 ' Charleston Oldest College gins October ihe county seats on Friday, July > the B. A. and B. S. degrees, iven. issigned to each county of the etic grounds. Well equipped acilities. as and catalogue address RANDOLPH, President. IT MARES DOME, 0n!50D?PPY To nave A BANK ACC? O COBjrlght 1909, by C. E. Zimmerman C0.--N0. 44 F all the unhappy homes, not one in a hundred has a bank account and not one home in a hundred who has a bank account is unhappy. It seems almost foolish to put it off any longer, when it is such a simple, easy matter to start a bank account. BANK OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS : J. C. Sheppard, President; B. E. Nicholson, vice-President; E. J. Mima, Cashier; J. H. Allen, Assistant Oashier. DIRECTORS : yJ. C. Sheppard, Geo. W. Adams, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, B. E. Nicholson, A. S. Tompkins, C. C. Fuller, E. J. Mims, J. H. Allen. FARM LOANS ! Long-Term Loans to Farmers a Specialty. i Your farm land accepted as security WITHOUT ENDORSER or other COLLATERAL. Unlimited funds immediately available in de nominations of Three Hundred and up. Established 1892. JAS. FRANK & SON, Augusta, Ga*