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WINNETKA WEEKLY TALK, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1921 HINTS FOR THE GARDEN Edited by David H. Stevenson, Director National Home Gardeners' Association Editor's Note: This column is to be conducted continuously during the gar- dening season as an aid to amateur gardeners. The "hints" and careful in- structions to be found in these articles are based upon expert investigation of the particular needs of the home gard- ener. If you have a garden you will want to be a constant reader of the "Hints for the Garden" column. Refer it to your neighbor gardener. THE NEW LAWN In order to start and maintain a good lawn it is necessary to thor- oughly prepare the ground in the be- ginning. This can be done any time this spring, the earlier the better. If the ground is not very rich, scatter some pulverized manure over the surface, about ten pounds to every 100 square feet, and spade the ground deeply, turning the manure well un- der. Rake the ground, breaking up lumps, and making a fine surface. Then roll with a heavy garden roller. Rill up all depressions with fine dirt and rake the entire area again. Roll again, to insure having the ground firm and smooth. Rake once more; and the ground is now ready for the grass seed. The grass seed mixture, which you can obtain at any seed store, will do well under almost any conditions. The quantity to use is one pound of grass seed to every 300 square feet. Choose a day for sowing when there is no wind, as the wind carries the seed away. To insure an even dis- tribution of the seed, dump your seed in a bushel basket half filled with dirt, and mix it evenly through the dirt. This is now ready to be evenly scattered over the ground, first in one direction and then across it at right angles. Gently rake the entire area after planting. When the grass is about 174 inches high, it is a good idea to roll the roller over it to keep the ground firm. When the grass is about 2 inches high, it should be cut with the blades of the lawn mower set high so that very little of the grass will be cut. Young grass should be watered only with a fine spray, but the ground should be thoroughly wet, so that the roots receive abundance of mois- ture. The lawn should be cut about once every week, and the fine cut- tings allowed to remain where they fall. If the grass is high when cut, it should be raked up and taken away after mowing. - Any.-bare spots should be reraked and reseeded. It is an excellent practice in start- ing a new lawn to edge it with strips of sod, as the edges of a lawn are difficult to keep regular otherwise. If you are planning to put in any trees or shrubs this spring, dig holes for them before sowing the grass seed, so that it will not be necessary to break up the lawn afterwards. ASPARAGUS If fond of Asparagus get the finest quality direct from the grower, as wanted, by parcel post. F. L. Holmes. Route 4, Benton Harbor, Mich. Adv. LTG25-1tp "CHASE THE WEEDS" APPEAL FROM STATE Department of Agriculture at Spring- field Issues Statement Asking Eradication To Help Grain Crops Springfield, I1l.--A campaign for the eradication of weeds on the farm, on vacant lots in the city and along the highways has been begun by the State Department of Agriculture through its Division of Seed Inspec- tion. In the statement issued this week by the department it is pointed out that unless farmers and city lot owners make greater efforts to de- stroy weeds more drastic laws will have to be enacted covering this sub- ject. The statement says: "Owners and occupants of property have a duty to perform in keeping all weeds from growing to maturity and thus prevent their spreading by pro- ducing seed. It is a duty they owe themselves and their neighbors be- cause there is nothing which detracts from the beauty of any surroundings more than these unsightly, good for nothing weeds. People who allow their property to become over-run with weeds cannot be very much in- terested in the welfare of their neigh- bors or themselves. because weeds not only damage the crops of the neighbor who is striving to produce clean seed that will bring the top price: and keep his place looking respectable, but they lower the value of the property on which they are allowed to grow. Indication of Thrift "The absence of weeds in different communities throughout this state is very noticeable and is an indication that the people who live there are thrifty and are desirous of having clean surroundings in which to live and enjoy themselves. It may seem idle talk at this time to advocate the destruction of weeds so that greater yields of grain may be obtained per acre while prices for farm products are <o low, but econ- omical production must be kept in mind because no farmer cares to ex- pend his time and money-in the pro- duction of unprofitable crops. Weeds have no valae, yet the production of them is an added expense to the farmer in many ways. The wear and tear on his machinery is increased through weeds, some cause death of his live stock through poisoning, ex- tra expense for twine in binding th - grain where weeds are present, and extra labor and expense in cutting the weeds or cleaning the weed seeds from his grain after it has been threshed. The presence of weed seeds in grain has resulted in a loss through dockage, amounting into millions of dollars." "SENIOR ECHOES" The annual subscription drive was started this week at New Trier Town- ship High school to make possible publication of "Senior Echoes," the school "annual." HUPMOBILE Sales and Service A very Sensible Car for Sensible People GAGE MOTOR SALES CO. 1629 Orrington Ave., Evanston Telephone Evanston 5700 Arlington Heights Sales and Service Telephone Arlington Heights 9 10 lineal feét of band. effective for a few days only. mixing; comes ready for use. Canker Worms, Ants, etc. ately cheaper. SAVE YOUR TREES From Tussock Moths and other Climbing Insects by banding them with Tree Tanglefoot One application lasts three to four months. A pound makes (Caution.) Do not use fly paper for banding trees, as it is TREE TANGLEFOOT is applied with a wooden paddle. No creeping insect can cross a band of TREE TANGLEFOOT. The standard tree-banding material for 20 years. Endorsed by city foresters, park superintendents, etc. TREE TANGLEFOOT protects hundreds of thousands of fine trees every year from the ravages of Tussock Moths, Gypsy Moths, Brown-tail Moths, Climbing Cut Worms, Bag Worms, Prices: 1-lb. cans 50c, 5-1b. cans $2.40, larger sizes proportion- Sold by Druggist and Seedsmen THE O. & W. THUM COMPANY GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Also Manufacturers of Tanglefoot Fly Paper No How to Enjoy the Springtime Once a year Nature refreshes the earth. She adorns our land with pretty new frocks--apple .blossoms, daisies, a wonderful new green on the hillside, a softer blue in the sky. Then, along the warm South winds, Nature sends her caresses--to all of us! It's a time for laughter. Throw off the drab spell of winter, laugh and love, laugh and be well and be happy! You'll make the people around you happy, and that will be the most God- like thing you've ever done. You can't do it so naturally, or with | perfect sincerity, if your toes are pinched in tight shoes, if your feet are bound stiffly to rigid soles, if your body is titlted out of normal balance by heels too high. But you will enjoy the springtime, you will walk with joy, you will go out- of-doors and take from Nature the tonic that she freely offers, if those wonderful feet of yours are comfort- ably and sensibly fitted in the Canti- lever Shoe! This shoe is shaped to the natural and beautiful lines of the foot; it is ngnt ana tlexible; it 1s well-made and good looking. As a simple source of happiness the Cantilever Shoe offers you the most prized thing in life. Try it this springtime, this week --and see! Sold in Evanston only by PACKER & OSTILLER'S North Shore Bootery In the North Shore Hotel 529-Davis Street Open Satiirday Evenings till 10 Phone Evanston 6757 A V7 Sow 3 AI'12&2 S Seeds PLU I0 PITT) PP PREP | IP PR Pee Catalog Che WW. W. Barnard Co. SFEFDSMEN LOT FET TINY BR TTT SRR W BeaudryFrench Shop Now Showing the Newest and Latest Creations SUITS--WRAPS Spring, Summer Many Beautiful Materials and Shades Popular Prices. Florence Beaudry is in charge to give every personal attention L DINE AND DANCE | AT THE NEW GREEN BAY ROAD and COUNTY LINE Special attention to private parties and picnics Chateau Maxim A place for father, mother, son and daughter One Block West of Braeside Station Watch this Space for the opening announcement of our $20,000 Dance Hall, the most beautiful in the middle west. 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