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Show CONSERVATION AND CULTIVATION ARE NOW ALL IMPORTANT Now that such crops as corn, potatoes po-tatoes and beans are planted the next step is to take proper care of them, in order that the maximum production pro-duction may be obtained . In dry-farm dry-farm methods there are two important import-ant items always brought into prominence, prom-inence, conservation and cultivation. These two things are eternnlly hammered- on in all dry farm propoganda as fundamental. In fact it is the latter lat-ter cultivation that makes for the former conservation so that cultivation cul-tivation becomes the chief corner stone in dry-farm practice. The crops above referred to require frequent cultivation a shallow culture cul-ture of the soil's surface. The use of the common spike tooth harrow is the most economic, and perhaps the best, means of cultivating both corn and potatoes until the plants are six inches high. A slight mutilation of the tops will not materially injure the plants they will show greatei vigor within a few days. If soil is light and loamy, a less vigorous operation oper-ation will suffice. If the crop is tipary beans, the same operation can be pursued, as the vines of this variety are hardy and will stand rather rough cultivation until the runners on the vines are six to eight inches long. With other varieties var-ieties of beans, more care should be exercised especially at the young stage of the plant; that is from the time of peeping through the ground until the fourth leaf appears. The cultivation of all these crops should be shallow at the start with a gradual increase in depth to about three incheS at the last harrowing. After the harrowing period is passed any good cultivator can be used to advantage and should be used from two to five times before the crops begin to mature. Stir the ground frequently, using due care, and the increased yields will more than pay for the labor expended. If such cultivation is not effective in eradicating the weeds, bring the hoe into service. Remember that the weed is an enemy to production and every farmer's patriotic duty is to produce his best. Cultivate to conserve moisture, to eradicate the weeds, to provide fertility, fer-tility, thus aiding to production. |