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THE HIGH THRONE ' OF KING COTTON MAY BE (K UTIKI) FOR-A TIME BY A WORTHY CONSORTPROFITABLE Better farming in the south ma; follow in the wake of the boll uvcvii. Adoption of long talked-of systems of diversified farming, stock raising and soil-building may be forced upon the farmers of the cotton belt as a result of the incursions of this voracious and implacable enemy of King Cotton. Ane with these changes and improve mer.ts, and the consequent eradication of this destructive pest- cotton may again be enthroned under conations which will insure a more prosperous reign. The Value of Peanuts The boll weevil is expected to b>* in full force next year in the best cotton growing sections of the Carolina^, and the forehanded farmer may profit by engaging in peanut culture on an extensive scale. Dr. W. W. Long, director of extension. Clemson Agriculture College of South Carolina, says: "The value of the peanut, both as a money crop and for feeding on the farm, renders it especially desirable as a part of the rotation wherever conditions suitable to its development exist." And such conditions are found in man ysections of the southeast, ami are especially favorable in the coastal plains regions of North and South Carolina. In some Darts of the south peanuts have already supplanted cotton on many farms heretofore devoted almost exclusively to the growing of that staple. It is shown by recent reports from the boll weevil territory of eGorgia that the ptanut is on" of the most profitable <^rops that can be grown in the place of cotton. Professor H. C. Thompson- I'nited States bureau of plant industry, says: "Peanut growing is desiraMo in the cropping system in some parts of the cotton, belt. The commercial valu? of the crop increased from $7.2770.515 in 1899 to $17,271,929, in 1909, and the increase since 1909 has been even greater than before that year. These facts do not represent the full value of the crop- for they do not take into account thousands of acres of peanuts grown for hog feeding purposes. The Peanut as a Nitrogen Gatherer. I "The peanut plant, in common with other legumes, has the power of col lecting nitrogen from the air ana storing it in nodules on its roots," says P of. Thompson. "For this reason the peanut is a very desirable soil-improving plant. It should be borne in mind, however, that in order to benefit the soil the main portion of the roots should be left in the ground. The nitrogen gathering bacteria are usually present, even where the soil is planted for the first time." . Importance of Lime in the Soil. Authorities agree that, peanuts require an abundance of lime to' insure proper ripemng and the filling of pods and the testimony of practical peanut growers bear them out in this statement. ' * - V ? J > Where the soil contains limestone * I or shells it may not be necessary to apply lime, but on most sandy soils ) and on land that is the least sour> from one to two tons of pulverized ' limestone per acre should be applied broadcast after the land is plowed and - > '-Ll .1. _ V... ttiorougniy mixeu wmi me awn vj harrow. Dr. Long says: "It is necessary to lime the soil for peanuts unless it is definitely known that there is an abundance in the soil. In this state at least 1,000 pounds of burnt lime or A Th< for the j mil-jOONSTI PATIO uncomfortable, just as it does older px Syrup Pepsin is a m combination of sin with pepsin, that ac ally and promotes Children like it an< It contains no opial Dr. Caldwell's 50 cts. 'two A trial bottle can be obtained, Dr. W. B. Caldwell. 457 W 1 . B .. ? SOME RESULTS Peas limed and unlimed in same ; South Carolina. The lower picture pulverized limestone. To grow legu j use lime. This applies to peanuts as 2,001) pounds of ground limestone' should he used per acre." Balanced Rations. Peanuts require phosphate as well; as lime, but it should be borne in mind that neither of these elements can be omited under average conditions and in the coastal regions pot iash should be included. One element may help, but it's the combination that brings big results. A "balanced ration" is as necessary for plants as for animals. The Market For Peanuts. Most farmers have a fair idea of the market for peanuts for roasting and for the manufacture of various , products, such as salted peanuts, pea-1 nut candy, peanut butter- etc.. but less ' is known concerning the importance HELPS p WEAK ! WOMEN | Protects Young i ! GIRLS ! 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I DUght 1 Mother >N makes children cross and irritable, iople. Dr. Caldwell's ild, pleasant tasting lple laxative lierbs ts easily and natur1 1 normal reguianiy. i take it willingly, ce or narcotic drug. its Sell r Syrup Pepsin si/es) $1.00 free of charge, by writing to ashington St., Montieello, 111. 1 I Mi OF LIMING field on farm in Anderson county, shows j-esults from applications of, mes successfully it is necessaiy to well as to other crops. ,! I of this product in the manufacture of vegetable oils. With the coming shortage of cotortseed from which to make oil, and with an increase in demand. there seems to he a great field ; for the peanut oil industry in the south. i I In addition, the peanut yields a valuable hay crop, and when peanuts are harvested for market, hogs may be turned into the field to glean what- j ever is left after digging. It is said that many growers fatten I two hogs on each acre of peanuts so harvested. "Few, if any- crops will produce more pounds of pork on an acre of land or produce it at a lower j cost per pound than peanuts," says I a writer on this subject, "and in addition to the profit on pork, the crop PHMMM. ^ W?m lasting, good- ' i \m looking, econoI mical roof, choose | material that can't r rust, that needs no painting, that is not affected by heat or | cold?choose I Electile | Slate-Surfaced 8hingles and Roll Roofing Made of the finest ! weather-proof materials, in beautiful natural colors. Outlasts by years, other roofing? fire-resisting?easy to apply ? moderate i n price. Shingles come - - four to a strip?ruui- I ing in rolls. Writ* for ilhutratcd circular and money-tavint price*. j Carolina Portland | Cement Company Charleston, S. C. AUuU Jaekaaarilla WmiifUB law Or la Ant DBAJ.ni: Wrtta tar a?aaUl producing capacity of the soil will be materially increased." The Outlooft. The farmer who knows how to raise | peanuts will make money, but the | haphazard farmer can never realize ^ much profit on any crop. There is' much lo be learned as uo preparation ' of soils, planting, cultivating and har- 1 vesting- but our state experiment sta- i tion will furnish the necessary infor- | mation. j The peanut crop in some of the states is short this year and growers i are expecting higher prices. The crop i is ybove the average in quality and it j is thought that the higher grades will j i vavn u i-i cvrus to xi cents a pounci by Christmas, and peanut oil has ad-" vanced 3 cents a pound. This means a good profit for the farmer, and as there is no danger of flooding the market, growers may look for large returns next year. The oi! mills of the south now provide a market for hundreds of thousands of tons of peanuts and the average price during the past three years for the small white Spanish variety has been $100 per ton, the present price being about $200 per ton. 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