Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 December 1906 — BLIGHT OF PEAS. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BLIGHT OF PEAS.

The Green Varieties Are Most Strlkln(lr Affected. In 1004 the damage in Ohio from this blight was apparently greater than in previous years. It was first noticed on French June field peas which had been sown with oats as a forage crop on the experiment station farm. A close examination of the diseased plants showed that the stems had been attacked at many points, frequently as high as one and one-half feet from the

ground, though most severely near the ground, where the disease starts. On the leaves were orbicular or oval dead spots one-eighth to one-half Inch In diameter. Perhnjfc the most Important thing In connection with the life history of the

fungus is that the vegetative part, or mycelium, infecting these spots of the pods grows through the husk Into the seed. Frequently It grows entirely through the pod, forming similar spots on both sides. When the fungus grows into the seed, brown spots may be formed on the surface. In the worst cases half the surface is frequently discolored and the seed adheres to the pod. These areas are much more striking on green colored peas, such as the Market Garden variety, than on the yellowish varieties, such as the Admiral.

Horse Talk. Many colts are given ugly tempers by cruel and careless currying. To scratcb and hurt a colt or horse will cause him to hate the operation and the operator. Many currycombs are knocked all out of shape, and some of the teeth cut like knives. Look at your currycomb. It Is often an instrument of torture. Teach the boys to use it gently and keep It in order. 9« K$n$EBlUL - iH—ttUL ÜB9 of tbft

brushes, but sparing in the use of the comb. Good grooming should be done every day to keep the pores open, the skin healthy and the hair silky. Soft hair is very warm and is a nonconductor of heat. Never leave a reeking mess of wet straw and manure under the horses. It ruins the health and eyes nnd is a disgrace to any horse owner.—Farm Journal. Failures In Sheep Breeding. A large number of failures In sheep husbandry are traceable to lack of knowledge of how to handle domestic animals. Some will give too much attention and others insufficient. One is productive of ns evil results as the other. No animal loves natural conditions more than sheep, and the closer they can be maintained under such the better. I knew of a man who went into the sheep business by purchasing a few very high priced sheep. He had no knowledge of how to handle the animals; consequently after they had been in his possession a few months he was disappointed because he was unable to produce as good results as the breeder from whom he had purchased the stock. Instances of this nature are very common. It is not the fault of the sheep, but of the man. In the larger majority of Instances.—National Stockman and Farmer.

BLIGHT FUNGUS ON LEAVES.