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Show THE miTAH RASH? FAEIfEB (Deadly Derris Root Poison for Insects (Safe for tJse as Spray on Fruits and Vegetables. I (Prepared by th United States Department of Agriculture.) One of the deadliest poisons known ft chemistry Is also considered one of the safest for use as a spray on fruits and vegetables for the control of certain Insects. This poison is rotenone, the active principle of derris root. Its principal advantage for use as an insecticide Is its chemical instability. According to Japanese scientists, about two days after rotenone has been applied to the plant or fruit it disintegrates and ceases to be poisonous. 'A Japanese chemist isolated rotenone and gave it its name from the Japanese name for derris. Much of the worlds supply comes from the federated malay states. At present It is an expensive drug. The poisonous properties may be preserved in the root, or after extraction, in an oil solution. Chemists believe that the oil solution mixed with soap and water to make an emulsion should prove an effective spray. The lead arsenate sprays now used in some orchard districts have forced the installation of expensive machinery for jwashing the poison from the fruit before it may be marketed. Rotenone would not have this disadvantage. In the United States Department of Agriculture rotenone is now under investigation by Dr. F. B. La Forge, of the bureau of chemistry and soils. The active principle of derris is described as a white crystalline material insol- uble in water but soluble in ether, alcohol, oils, and other organic solvents. Dr. R. C. Roark, of the same bureau, too little is known of the of rotenone as yet to predict synthesis, although this may be ble. fs i i ! Berry Growers Warned Against Size of Boxes Reports have reached the United States Department of Agriculture that some dealers in berry boxes are endeavoring to secure sales by telling prospective customers that boxes sold by them hold less than other berry boxes. Growers are warned to pay ho attention to such claims. If actually tm, It means that the boxes are below the standard In capacity, in which case persons using the boxes knight find themeslves In violation of the United States Standard container Act of 1918. Department of Agriculture officials declare that there Is very little difference In capacities of the berry boxes turned out by different manufacturers. Samples of the output of each factory are tested by the department at Intervals and but little variation Is found. Differences In the dimensions used by Individual manufacturers, however, sometimes make one box appear to be smaller than another. One box, for example, may have a slightly smaller top and yet have a slightly larger capacity than a box with a larger top. : Official Records Made Before Cows Freshen The making of official records begins before the cows freshen. It Is generally supposed that the condition of the animal at freshening time determines to a large extent her butter-fa- t production while on test, the claim being made that the stores of body fat are drawn on to produce milk fat. men state that they have never the keeping of suitable accounts. Accounts will tell definitely whether or" not the farm is accomplishing its purpose of making money so that the operator may be able to buy the many made big" records on really fat cows. There may be some truth In that assertion because real fattening of an animal very often necessitates a long dry period, and there is the danger of shortening lactation periods and injuring breeding capacity. Evidence has been obtained to show that a cow well conditioned for freshening will have a higher percentage of butterfat, at least for the first few weeks after freshening. piank. Keep weeder or harrow running once a week until shoots are an Geraniums Poison Japanese Beetles Profitable to Discard Variety Is Important Factor With Lettuce Misshapen Seed Tubers Found That Insects Are Attracted to Plant and Are Paralyzed. (Prepared by the United States D4tartment of Agriculture,) An insect poison that seems to .need the aid of the sun to develop its best effects bas been observed in connection with the campaign against the destructive Japanese beetle, now being waged in New Jersey by the United States Department of Agriculturer It has been known for some time that geraniol, an oil which occurs In geraniums and some other plants, is very effective in attracting the beetles, and this bait or attrabent has been used to concentrate beetles on a single tree where they can be killed by a poison. Feed on Geraniums. It as also been known that the beetles feed on geraniums, and that such feeding Is often followed by paralysis or death. Articles suggested that geraniums could be used for controlling beetles have frequently appeared In newspapers in the districts infested by the pest. The effects of geraniums on the Japanese beetle were studied by Charles H. Ballou, of the bureau of entomology, during the past summer. Be found that the insects are drawn to the plant and eat it, both flowers and foliage. Many of the beetles are paralyzed and fall beneath the geranium plants. In the ordinary course of events some of the beetles recover and others die. Rut in making observations of the effect of geranium poisoning, Mr. Ballou observed that if beetles fed on geraniums in the sun many more were paralyzed than when they fed on geraniums in the shade. Flowers More Poisonous. Be also found that the .flowers of the geranium were somewhat more poisonous than the foliage of the plant, although either would cause the death of a considerable proportion of the beetles feeding. One of the most Interesting facts discovered was that 24 hours after death by geranium poisoning the entire digestive system of the beetle was destroyed. Because of, the poisonous effect of geraniums on the beetles Mr. Ballon suggests that a thorough study of the chemical nature of the plant might lead to the discovery of a new and better poison than any used for control of the beetles at present Preparing Ground for Crop of Horseradish Soil for horseradish Is right if not soggy and sour. It should be prepared the same, as for a crop of potatoes. Plow furrows about 10 inches deep, 8 cultivainch high, then use spike-toot- h withso shoots as to to run close tor out covering them with soil. The roots are prepared for market by washing them in a tub, using a stubby broom. They are shipped In bags or barrels. The price has averaged about 6 cents per pound for the last few years; five tons per acre would give you about $800. things which modern ways of living , demand. If the farm is not measuring-upthe accounts will indicate the changes which should be made in the way of doing business. It pays better to strengthen the business at its weakest point than to add strength at the strongest points. Many, potato growers are finding it profitable to throw out the long, slender, or badly misshapen tubers from their seed. These tubers carry the virus of the spindle tuber disease. The yield from them is practically nothing. When buying seed, avoid any lot of seed which carries a large number of these run-opotatoes. Remember, when buying seed potatoes, you are not buying a bushel of potatoes, bnt rather you are making an investment in a crop. It may be a profitable one or it may be unprofitable. Good seed is worth more money, for it yields a higher return tm the Variety is an important factor in growing head lettuce. For real early planting of transplanted plants the Improved Hanson Is best, for it not only grows a large percentage of good heads but It is also the best in quality. The New York or Wonderful Iff also very good for early planting, but Stouehead Riviera and All Seasons are more dependable for later planting: and will do for field seeding. Crisp as Ice is one of the surest heading sorts tor field seeding but It is not desirable for market. It is of very good quality,, however. ut If you nave something to sell and ar in a big hurry to sell it, let the classified advertising department of THE ROOSEVELT STANDI Hints 1 ARD prove its ability as a speedy and efficient sales medium. The cost is small. In 1900, 45 per cent of the acreage of tame hay was devoted to timothy; whereas in 1927 only 15 per cent was TDIGL17 & SONS timothy. Agricultural Order them on time these baby chicks if yon want the pullets to lay next fall, and the broilers to hit the early market BUYERS OF Seed, Wool, Bessy, Pelts and all lawfully caught fuss. From the standpoint of cleanliness and disease prevention, it Is an excellent idea to whitewash the inside of a poultry house. Lime is a good disin- F. Barley is a cheap feed and Is often Included In the scratch feed because of its variety. It seems to contain more feed value than oats but less than. corn. UTAH O. Eax BA. UETOff, fectant BARGAIN , 10) sheets paper asi 100 with ykir ns ci the name cf your farm and address neatly printed. 3.C0 Rest linen paper. Only a few boxes left en-vele- pes Peach and other tender trees shouldnt be pruned until tbe buds start or even till after tbe blossoms fall. Then the full damage done by Jack Frost can be seen and trimmed away and maybe ns pruning at an win be aeedsC . MAIL YOUR ORDER TODAY Roorsvelt Standard Asparagus Bed Worthy of Good Attention Tbe asparagus bed will make good returns for any reasonable amount of time which one spends on it Too often it is allowed to grow as best it can in some remote corner of the garden. The application of fertilizer, in the form of barnyard manure and some cultivation will Increase tbe fruitfulness of the plants and make the shoots more tender and more palatable. A good dressing of barnyard manure should be worked into the soil around the asparagus crowns as soon as the soil is in working condition in the spring.. Keep the weeds down during the growing season by hoeing or cultivating. At the end of the cutting season allow the plants to grow up and form seed. feet apart, place the cuttings about 10 Inches apart In furrow and about 3 Plan to Make Fanning Inches below level of soil After fillBetter Paying Business ing In furrows with riding cultivator Farming has changed from an art sow one ton of fertilizer per acre, runla grandfathers day to a business Where the cuttings are ning and one of the first steps toward now, planted, after sowing fertilizer on top Jt a better raying business Is Cl rows, harrow twice and level with nmiitfB at ayp db t- A ly feuytag SAESU direct from Ui factum. Cent for free illustrated catal The YTestsra Ca 1651 Larimer St. Denver, Wc: Sh ricrccrtih x. Sr i The store with complete line of Groceries and Provisions, Dry asA Goods, Notions, Ladies Gents PEmishJaga, Boots Shoes, Fcrcitssro, nCivan, 8to to, Bassos, Emralso, Raddls s. You will profit by . here. trading FT. DUCHECN3, UTAH ng ic: |