Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 218, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 September 1919 — THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER [ARTICLE]

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY COUN TY AGENT LEAMING. ._.' ' . ~ i Likeg Gypsy Wheat Best Gypsy, a bearded variety, is one of the best varieties of wheat for the light elay lands of Newton township, in the opinion of C. C. Parks, who has made a study of three varieties on his farm this year. The purpose of the study was to determine the value of Red Rock wheat, a very popular variety in Michigan, with the standard varieties used here. A three-acre held was used in this trial and one acre each of Red Rock, Gladden and Gypsy were sown last fall under identical soil ' and cultural conditions. The yields and grades obtained this season are as follows: Gypsy—27 bushels per acre; weight per bushel, 57 pounds; 1% dock; grade No. 1; price per bushel, $2.09. Gladden—24 bushels per acre; weight per bushel, 57 3-4 pounds; 2% dock; grade No, 1; price per bUßfrelr~s2:f>7. Red Roek—24 bushels per acre; weight per bushel, 55 pounds; grade No. 4; price per bushel, $1.98. Gypsy outyielded the other two varieties three bushels per acre. Both the Gypsy and Gladden were plump and well filled, while the Red Rock was badly shriveled and iff grade. Careful observation has convinced many farmers that the Gypsy is one of the hardiest varieties grown and that it may be depended upon in the low soils of this locality, but for higher grotind, the Poole is to be preferred on account of the absence of beards on the latter variety. Rosen Rye Averages Best In a report turned in by one W of -the--ee«®ty r -the— average- yield—of common rye was 7.1 bushels per acre. The average yield of Rosen Rye was 14 bushels per acre. While neither of these yields were profitable, they serve to illustrate the value of Rosen over the common type. On account of the ease with which rye cross-pollinates, the country crops committee suggests that the seed from well protected fields be used this year. Farmers’ Meeting Postponed " The North union Far me rs ’ ctub-~wtlr~huld-ttß~ meeting Saturdayeve--ning, September 13, instead of September 6, the regular meeting night. Bay Noted Spotted Poland China Boar Paul Wood and P. H. Hiauter, Marion township breeders of Spotted Poland China bogs, made a trip through White and Tippecanoe counties last week and purchased Rainbow, the herd boar of C. J. Gingrich, (president of the National Spotted Poland China association. This animal is said to be, one .of the best, specimens of the breed and has a long show reap’d. In a recent sale, his spring giks averaged $265 per head. Messrs. Wood" and Hauler hop©' to develop strong herds of this breed, which is becoming very popular in this locality. Heifer Brings Fancy Price O. S. Bell of the Quality Stock farm sold a Polled Hereford heifer last week to an Illinois buyer for S7OO. This herd is coming to the front as one of the strongest' polled herds in the state, and M£. Bell is expecting to make -a- decided advancement in the coming year, ipeluding the showing n» hta an |- mals at the various state fairs.