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NOTES

Q I. A. Olllb. I186. loll! AND POTATO ICAI

While many farmers have known that potatoes grown on land where of wood chips had accumulat-

ad were nearly always acabby, andvharebruahorpilasofwood had been burned they left con- ditions ievmirabie for the disease aeganini (Dtreptomyces scabies) that produces scab. It was also observed that lands that had heavy applications of shell mud zaquently produced scabby po-

toes.

It is known that the acid soils d the Atlantic Region of this con- Insnt are particularly adapted ior me production of high quality po- tatoes and that applications of lame to these soils are very bene- ficial to the growth oi clover. we know that clover is the best soil improvement crop that is grown in our farm rotations, and that it would by well to Iind out to what extent lime could be applied to our soils without inducing scab on the atoea.

To secure accurate information eoncerning this problem. a iield experiment was planned and the work started on the Experimental Station at Charlottetown in will. on land that had been in potatoes tn 1000 without any evidence of po- hio scab being present on the crop. The soil was known as "Char- lottetown fine sandy loam" and lime had not been applied to it for 25 years or more.

The area wu divided into 54 one-sixieth acre plots with four- toct pathways and twenty-foot roadways. A three-year crop ro- tation of potatoes. barley and clo- ver was laid out, with a different crop on each of the thiee ranges. These were rotated from year to year.

To determine the chaiigos in the soil that would result from the ex- periment. surface soil samples from 0-6 inch depth and subsoil samples from 6-12 inch depth were taken trom definite plots in each oi the raiigu: as laid out, before any ground limestone was applied to the plots. The ranges were divid- ed into nine blocks or replications tor the six different treatments. The pounds of limestone per acre as applied to the plots was at the following rates: Check. no lime: 500, 1.000, 1.500. 2.000 and 3,000 pounds. These applications were staggered throughout the blocks and ranges.

The limestone was applied to the barley crop every six years.

from 1931 to 1041. following that-

date to 1048, the limestone was ap- plied every three yeare to the bar- ley crop.

Burlaoe soil samples were taken from each plot in 1948. and in 1001 subsoil samples were taken from the same areas as those taken originally in 1930. These samples were all of it composite

nature. The 1040 surface samples were taken from air plots after Range 1 had received four ap- plioations of lime and Ranges II and II! had been limed five times. These plots had all received an ad- ditional application of lime before the subsoil eunples were taken in 1901.

The fertiliser applied irom 1001- l04l ior the potato crop was 4- 3-0 at 1,200 lb. per acre. This was changed in 1040 to L200 lb. of a 4-I-I0 for potatoes and 800 lb per

barley cop; and continued to 104E.

The details of this experiment are given in an excellent article in the "Canadian Journal of Agricultural science". Nov.-Dec, 1064, by D. P. Bishop. H. J. At- kinson and R. 0. Parent entitled: "The Effect of Lirnestcne Appli- cations on soil Composition, Po- tato-scab Development, and Yields of Potatoes, Barley and Clover."

in the early years of the in- vestigation, it was interesting to note that becausg of the evident absence of the organism that pro- ducea potato scab. the crops were free of this disease. It was also noted that the crops of potatoes as late as 1946 were free from scab on all the rates of lime ap- plied, except on two blocks Rang; I, which had received three applications at the rate oi 3,000 lb, per acre up to that time, or total of 2 l-2 tons of lime per acre One of these blocks was free. one had a trace and one had 1'7; of scab.

This clearly indicates that lime alone does not produce scab. There were also indications that the use of lime had no significant effect on the yield of potatoes. On the other hand. once the scab organ- ism is present in a soil. the ap- plication of lime promotes

the 1948 crop of potatoes on these same plots in Range is The plot that was free in 1945 had a trace, and the other two that had light scab infection in 1045 were both 1009:. scabby in 1943. Even at that ,date. one plot that had received ithiee applications of lime at the irate of l.000 pounds per acre. was still free from scab.

Barley, which Ls sensitive to soil acidity, showed benefit iiom llmlhg, but the yields levelled off for applications over 1,000 pounds per acre. The clover increased in fyield with the heavier applications of lime. The i948 analysis of the plots receiving the heaviest ap- plication showed a pH of 5.92. The satisfactory pH range for the growth of clover is given as 6.0 - 0.5.

The following table is taken from the article mentioned: Aver- age Yields of Potatoes. Barley and Clover from 1940 to 1948 inclusive.

Rate of Limestone appli-

cation lb acre: yield fw. Crop A. and tons A.

lo 500 Aiooo i500 200 3060 Potatoes lDl 191 I91 192 I94 190 Barley 28.2 31 0 33.0 34.0 33.2 35.5 Clover 0.873 1.032 1.356 1.425 1.473 l.61l

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS -to express appreciation to G. B.

"The field work was carried out under the supervision of D. C. Schurman, formerly Senior Agron- omist. Experimental Station, Char- lottetown. The authors also wish

Oakland. I-lead,. Biometric Unit. Science Service, and to John Frie- sen. Chemistry Division. science Service for assistance with the statistical treatment of Data".

Springfon Concert

The Springtrin School was the acene of a well prepared Christmas

. Concert on December 22. when a

capacity number of parents. rate payers and others gathered to hear the Annual Concert The School was iittingly decorated for the occasion.

Mr. Elijah Rayner capubly acted as chairman and called the fol- lowing program: opening chorus "Ring Merry Bells" and Welcome Song by all the pupils, followed by a welcome recitation by Eleanor Thompson: recitation, S y l v i I Gauthier; solo. "I'll Go On Alone" Joyce I-lamhly; monologue, "Christ- mas secret" Jimmie Farrar; dia- logue "Its Catching". four boys; recitation. Verna Hanibly; duet. Joan and Florence Parrar "Why Should I Cry”; monologue, "Edu. cation Dont Pay" Alllstair Mac- mtosh; recitation. Vernon Farrar: duet. Joyce and Verna Hambly, "You Can't Kiss Me Too Soon":

Kinds of Children" monologue "Educating Grandma”. Florence Farrar.

Intemiission. during which a succtssful i:ndy sale was carried out by members oi the Women's Institute.

The second part of the program opened by pupils singing four Chlslmns carols. followed by reci- tation. "Daddy Isn't Santa Calus" Lawson Thompson: dialogue "A Terrible Catastrophe" five pupils: duet "Ring Belle of Christmas" Joyce I-lambly and Florence Far- rar; dialogue "Christmas Crazy Class." seven pupils; solo, "This Old House' Jimmie Farrar; recita- tion, "When Santa Was A Boy"; drill "Goodnight" by nine pupils; which was followed by the closing chorus by pupils.

At the close of program. Santa arrived and amid cheers and laugh- ter. distributed gifts to teacher and pupils from I nicely decorated Christmas tree. The W. I. gave all children in district and all pre- sent treat of apples. The teacher

exercise "All four girls;

acre of a 2-12-lo iertiliaer for thr

DAIIDALI W. I

on Monday. Jan. 17th, the mem- bers of Parkdale Women's Insti- tute held a knitting party at the home oi Mrs. Frank Ross.

since this month is designated as "Health Program" in the wo- men's Institutes, the program lol- lowed this theme. Mrs. Ovid Dol- lar read a paper on the varlouil departments grouped under Health and Welfare. coinciding with the current "March oi Dimes" cam- paign. Mm. Douglas and Mrs. Mathesomread interesting articles from the magazine edited by the patients at the Polio Centre.

Mrs. Dollar led the group in a mirth provoking action song, "Head and Shoulders. Knees and Toes" Following this, a pantomlne. with narrator portrayed "Accidents in the Home". A contest. ".. mhled

Words from Public Health" was won by Mrs. Fred Gallant. Discussion centred around the proposed Home and School As- sociation and the forming of a

square dance class. Envelopes are to be distributed.thrcughout the district asking for donations to help pay for the new piano.

The next knitting party will be held on .Jan. 24th at the home of Mrs. Arthur Seaman where the hostesses will be: Mrs. Races, Mrs. Gallant, Mrs. McAakill,,.and Mu Mutlow The evening's proceeds were sent to the March of Dimes campaign.

ocean MARY -1. o. n, .4.

The annual meeting of Queen

the, development of scab. as shown by Em”:

n Mary L.0.B.A.. Kingston. washeld

iin December and the iollowing 'oific-ers were duly elected and in-

3 stalled for the coming year:

1 Worthy Mistress. Burdens Hol- lmes; Deputy Mistrem. Annie Wil-” llis; Junior Deputy Mistress, Janie Holmes; Chaplain, Olive Tremere; lRecoi'ding Secretary. Reta Camp- bell: Financial Secretary. Margar- iet Ward: Treasurer, Annie Cni- ii-vill; Juninr Lecturer. Melinda MarshaJl; Senior Lecturer. Melissa Holmes; Director Grace Yeti; Pianist. Melissa Hol-

Guardian. Isabel Newson; inner Guard, Melissa Yoiinker: Outer Guard. Stanley Colwill; committee, Janie Holmes: committee, Mamie Dochrrty; 3l'd committee, Sarah Hansen; 4th committee, Irene Stewart; 5th committee, Louise Walsh; Audit-I ors. Davis Ward, Neil Campbell. Isabel Newson.

ihevlad' tomatoes". Andone of our modes-apoataltas written....

these

Arboroal Romania:

0! the bleak moorland; proud pioneers

Who seem to have no learn

0! time or lightning; rooted to this earth

They share the

boisterous mirth. . .

The crystal merriment ol windy Iltiea.

The me lo of star-rise:

To the . the dew-shot morning earlier shows

Her veil of daffodil and rest

And a good-bye Sun, with a.last laugh.

Flings them his flaming scarf;

OWI

0 trees that struggle. in your steady fight Who would not take delight?

-Rltcliffe.

Ruskin has described one of the most wonderful effects of the pine in a landscape "when." he says "the sun rises behind a ridge of pines. and those pins: are seen from a distance of I mile or two

of the tree. trunk, branches. and all. tensely brilliant silver which is relieved against the clear sky like a burning fringe. for some dis- tance on either side of the sun."

-when he argues that our Nordic forbears. who were born among the pines, must have had their character influenced by the trees that covered their mountain slopes. The song of the pines. like the song of the sea. called them forth and they set their sails to a pine mast which took them in other lands. These people lived under the power of the pines and of the sea. Whatever elements of imag- ination. or of war strength or of domestic justice was taught them under the green roofs oi the pine.

of Ceremonies. l

1st l min i

"But I will walk upon thelwooded hill

Where stands a grove, 0 pines, of sister pines,

And when the downy ytwilight droups her wing, ;And no sea glimmer: and no mountain shines. My heart shall listen still. -m e

For pines are gossip pines whole world through. And full of runic tales to sigh or

sing. "Tia ever sweet through pines to see the sky

I'll never have a forest more than

against this light. the whole form,

become one frostwcrk of in-.

, Ruskin supports the belief that: trees shape the character ol men

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. . . Frances '.h-amen: lee- aha pfued.

ml" "m" " ""'”E" 5- "W The following officers were than ond Lecturer. Iallella wood; Inner a O: innwbieh were three "gum elected (or 1006: Worthy Miltoeie. Ciuarll. cluster Wbftloek: Auditors. eieus aelu" men. the dean '

"nu wig"? '::mbers present. gm. .3 m”""”& ..”"”". ...... :33; i..'?.'.:i.?. ifl:.."'.:: f..i”:i..."5'..?i....i?"l” "”””" t'.:.:.':','" ”.::...".'.'..a "m "M I "I-100 we held Ruth Whiiiook: Ch . aana Alter the election or eulom the three "auspicious aha Items" on I Christmas party and was de- Bernard: lteeord. secretary. mld- routine closed in due form. the car were acne rolere. h ..I 7 j g

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(Continued from page at :Mantling a deeper gold or darker I blue.

A Country Garden 'Tis ever sweet to lie .

ily from seed and C-Bnvbe trans-ion the dry carpet of the needles planted with such confidence of brown; success. The Forestry departnientsiand umugh the fanciful new 11;. are now encouraging the laggge-l am 511,-, mile planting of this Pine nd And windy odours. light as thistle when any country can boast a navi down T . live tree I5 Splendid 65 the Whii8,Breathe from iavandnn and laven- Plne it is good sense to try andi der, regain some of the forests we once luau to forget the wvandering ""1 had.

Rupert Brooke wriles .

I saw ilie pines against the white

D II. Hali iu remember days that have gone by And dream and dream that I am

Vergabglaiiflgi and still and bend) home sum -neckgri . . i . ing over Their sharp black heads against a ' t k .g l W 5 5 How to overcome

And there was peace in them. From the dawn of human his- tory men have worshipped trees. for even in the earliest days the influences of the forests were as

an inferiority complex

In 2 decades of counseling, Dr. i Norman Vincent Peale has do-

vital in their lives as those cg sun

and rain. the winds. the water and veloped a technique that has the plains and mountains. Shade helped hundmds conquer their from summer's heat. refuge in -

time of storm. wood for fuel and feelings of inadequacyi

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food for the body. weapons. uten- slls, family shelter. craft to jour- ney along the water-ways-all these were creature needs that only trees could satisfy. '

Out of their fulfillment ihc-re grew in Man a sense of gratitude. of veneration. that in time become all but instinctive. And now today we are trying to rclorest the land which has been stripped of its for- ests.

Much mythology surrounds the pine tree. and the ancient Egypt- ians considered it the emblem of the soul. The Greek poets sang its praises "Sweet is the murmur of

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