anaheim-gazette 1907-02-14

Seed Selection and Club Work Bulletin of the State Agricultural Society. Prof. G. W. Shaw, of the Agricultural Department of the University of California, has recently issued a bulletin on the subject of seed-breeding and seed-selection by farmers, gardeners, etc. No one is more competent to treat this important question than Professor Shaw, and that his words may bear the fullest fruit every farmer in California should send to him for a copy of his bulletin and should study it and act upon it. We can hope to add nothing to what Prof. Shaw has said as to the beneficial results of planting only the most perfectly developed seed, but we can emphasize the importance of the subject and call attention to the fact that eastern framers are manifesting much more interest in the matter of seed-breeding and seed-selection than are the farmers of the west, and that they are profiting accordingly. The importance of breeding from select animals is accepted everywhere, and the eastern farmer has come to realize that good, long ears of corn, with deep kernels, small cobs, straight rows, and filled to the end, can only be had from like parentage, and consequently he is becoming more and more careful in the selection of his seed. From the same land, and with the same outlay for planting, cultivating, and harvesting, he reaps a much larger yield, and the difference is just that kernels. While advising farmers at least select good, plump grain for this year, we suggest when their grain is ripe for they begin the practice of picking out the biggest filled heads for seed the year. If in this way enough cured for only one acre it sufficient to demonstrate that of the work, and when o'viced that it pays the effort direction of continued improvement will be followed as a matter of interest. We are not pressing there because we believe the farm ignorant of the facts to that they are indifferent, class whose welfare is so closely tied to the welfare of all terests and the country they should not be indifferente effort that promises to better condition. Wherever the school house in a farming city there should be a farm where not only such sub-seed-breeding and seed-selection be considered, but where actions affecting their interests discussed and acted on, we results of experiments can known, and where by together in different ways may be done for the benefit of the munity which individual efforts not be able to accomplish. More than 1500 fine-blood class hogs were exhibited at the Nebraska State fair the writer was told this he saw. come to realize that good, long care of corn, with deep kernels, small cobs, straight rows, and filled to the end, can only be had from like parentage, and consequently he is becoming more and more careful in the selection of his seed. From the same land, and with the same outlay for planting, cultivating, and harvesting, he reaps a much larger yield, and the difference is just that much added to his profits. What is true of corn is true of all the vegetable kingdom, and when the California farmer takes as much pains in selecting his seed-wheat and barley as the eastern farmer does in selecting his seed corn, he will find the yield and quality of his crop relatively improved. He should no more consent to sow poor, half-developed wheat on his land than he would to breed his fine cow to a scrub sire, or his favorite mare to a plug horse. The ignoring of the common laws of nature in one case is attended by the same results as in the other. Even in India, where the people are presumed to be but partially civilized, they recognize the importance of planting only the best, as it is their custom to drop their seed wheat from a high platform in the face of a strong breeze and select for planting only those heavy kernels which fall nearest to the wind. The California farmer should take up this subject vigorously, agitate it, and apply it to everything they plant. Professor Shaw is at the head of the seed-breeding experiments of the university and can give those who address him many valuable suggestions regarding the most approved seed, and ways and means of securing it. In the meantime, any farmer can at least screen out his very best and plumpest grain for planting, and this he should certainly do. The proper time to make the selection of grain, however, is before it is harvested, when regard can be had to the strength of the straw, the size and fullness of the TRADE CONDITION R. G. Dun & Co's. Monthly Report January in Southern Calif. The heavy rainfall of the past about four inches more than retarded the work of farmer Richard in Southern California damage was reported from the fields but on the whole the seed benefitted. Green feed has creased, grain crops assured gation bills saved. The delay in orange shipment helped maintain prices, while per cent higher than at this year. There are 14,000 cars to go forward in the next 90 days railroads promise to do all power to meet the matter of age and if traffic congestion is the fruit will meet a good price. The trouble this be to educate the trade to size fruit. It is looking for and small sizes and asking be count on the 96's to 150's. F grade is at present finding reket $1.65 to $1.85 fancy, choice $1.60. Lemon market ruled higher any previous January. The supply is bringing $2 50 to $3. The bean market is feared There are about 200,000 bags in growers' hands. Eastern seem well supplied, orders but prices remain unshaded. will hold a long time before w able suggestions regarding the most approved seed, and ways and means of securing it. In the meantime, any farmer can at least screen out his very best and plumpest grain for planting, and this he should certainly do. The proper time to make the selection of grain, however, is before it is harvested, when regard can be had to the strength of the straw, the size and fullness of the heads, and the plumpness of the Rapid changes of temperature are hard on the toughest constitution. The conductor passing from the heated inside of a trolley car to the icy temperature of the platform—the canvasser spending an hour or so in a heated building and then walking against a biting wind—know the difficulty of avoiding cold. Scott's Emulsion strengthens the body so that it can better withstand the danger of cold from changes of temperature. It will help you to avoid taking cold. ALL DRUGGISTS: 50c. AND $1.00. While advising farmers to select good, plump and clean grain this year, we suggest that their grain is ripe for harvest in the practice of selection through their fields and about the biggest and best seeds for seed the year follow-in this way enough is se- only one acre it will be to demonstrate the value work, and when once con- at it pays the effort in the of continued improvement followed as a matter of selfnot pressing the subject we believe the farmers to be of the facts to the extent they are indifferent, and as a case welfare is so closely al- the welfare of all other in- and the country at large, would not be indifferent to any promises to better their Wherever there is a house in a farming commun- should be a farmers' club, but only such subjects as breeding and seed-selection can be used, but where all ques-ting their interests can be acted on, where the experiments can be made and where by acting to different ways much can for the benefit of the com- which individual effort may be to accomplish. 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By using a screw the wheel is quickly removed, and the whole washer as handy to carry as an ordinary tub. HORTON MFG. CO., Ft. Wayne, In normal output. Cured fruit market shows little change. Stocks light, values firm. Apricots quoted 16c for standard, 16½ for choice. (ever Amateur Performance A very ereditable amateur performance of Augustin Daly's comedy, "A Night Off," was given at the opera- ADE CONDITIONS & Co.'s. Monthly Review for y in Southern California rainfall of the past month, in inches more than normal, the work of farmer and orchSouthern California. Some was reported from the celery on the whole the section was Green feed has been inrain crops assured and irrisaved. Y in orange shipments has maintain prices, which are 25 higher than at this time last are 14,000 cars of navels hard in the next 90 days. The promise to do all in their meet the matter of car shorttraffic congestion is relieved will meet a good market at The trouble this year will rate the trade to the large It is looking for medium sizes and asking heavy disne 96's to 150's. Fruit up to present finding ready mar- $1.85 fancy, choice $1.25 to market ruled higher than for ous January. The present ringing $2 50 to $3 50 f.o.b. an market is featureless. About 200,000 bags of limas' hands. Eastern markets supplied, orders are light remain unshaded. Growers long time before unloading normal output. Cured fruit market shows little change. Stocks light, values firm. Apricots quoted 16c for standard, 16½ for choice. Clever Amateur Performance A very ereditable amateur perforance of Augustin Daly's comedy, "A Night Off," was given at the operahouse on Friday evening by the high school class of '07. The house was filled to the doors, and the young performers had the audience with them from the start. The cast of characters was as follows: Justinian Babbett—Professor in Ancient History in the Camptown University... Max Carmichael Harry Damask, his son-in-law... George Christiansen Jack Mulberry, in pursuit of fortune under the name of Chumley... Alfred Heying Lord Mulberry, in pursuit of Jack... Herbert Newman Marcus Brutus Shap, in pursuit of fame and fortune, under various legitimate aliases... Roy Firebaugh Prowl, usher at the university... Lucien Wisser Marius, servant at Damask's... JaCk Smale Mrs. Zantippa Babbitt, professor of conjugal management in the professor's household.. Ethel Crayne Nisbe, the youngest "imp" of the household... Blanche Mickle Angelica Damask, the oldest... Leah Lawrence Susan, "the brassiest"... Lulu Goble The play was under the management of Miss Williamene Wilkes and Miss Alice Hallett Taylor of a Los Angeles school of elocution. After the performance the floor was cleared for dancing. Two hundred and seventy-seven dollars were realized. With this money, the class, after paying incidental expenses, will present its teacher, Miss Edna Wilde, an appropriate gift, and will also purchase a memento for the school, probably a piece of statuary. A group photograph will be taken. The class will graduate in June. CLASS '07 Ethel Crayne, Leah Lawrence, Blanche Mickle, Lulu Goble, George Christiansen, Max Carmichael, Roy Firebaugh, Alfred Heying, Herbert Newman, Lucien Wisser, John Smale. CLASS OFFICERS Leah Lawrence, president: George Christiansen, vice president; Lulu Goble, secretary; Max Carmichael, SELF Big reduc The class will graduate in June. CLASS '07 Ethel Crayne, Leah Lawrence, Blanche Mickle, Lulu Goble, George Christiansen, Max Carmichael, Roy Firebaugh, Alfred Heying, Herbert Newman, Lucien Wisser, John Smale. CLASS OFFICERS Leah Lawrence, president; George Christiansen, vice president; Lulu Goble, secretary; Max Carmichael, treasurer and general business manager; John Smale, play manager: Roy Firebaugh, joke editor. Obituary In the death of the late Thomas A. Ryan, January 26, 1907, the Memphis bar of Tennessee lost one of its oldest and most honorable lawyers. Mr. Ryan finished his law course in New York, back in the thirties. He then moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where he practiced law for nearly forty years. After the civil war he was prosecuting attorney for three terms. Mr. Ryan was a lover of truth and honesty. He was ever ready to help those who needed his professional services. He was a kind husband and loving father. He passed away like an infant going to sleep. May his soul rest in peace. Mr. Ryan leaves a wife and two daughters, Mrs. Alice R. Kennedy and Miss Almie Ryan; also one sister and brother in New York to mourn his loss. 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