Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 26, 1913, Page 9

Thesefamous cigarettesare made of choice high grade tobacco selected for its un- usual mildness and tempt- ingly satisfying flavor. Thesearemarvelously good —as anyone who smokes them will tell you. And they are always of the same unapproachable qual- ity. You never lose your hkmgforPledmonts.WhoIe coupon in each package. a [y > When You Think § Gifts & FORAGE CROPS IN FLORIDA The Kudzu Vine Equals Alfalfa in Food Value and Is Well Adapted to Florida (By Lee Latrobe Bateman.) The origi nator of the {dea to pub- lish a series of articles on ‘‘Forage Cropsin Florida” in the columns of the Florida Grower gave it as his ex- perience that almost without excep- tion every farmer who came from the north expressed their regret ot secing no waving fields of alfalfa, and invarfably wanted to know the reason The reply to this is as stated in the first article of this series —name- Iy, that the growing of alfalfa in ‘Flnridu is still in its experimental stage, and, morover, for some reason or other, not yet fully ascertained, | @lfalfa has not proved such a success | in Florida as it has in other sections of the Union. But, really, if it is not a success or even if it becomes only a moder- Intu one, why trouble at all about al- falfa? 1 stated then and now re- | every ’the pure white sand to the stiffest l«'lay, but, of course, like any other! crop, the yield will proportion to the richness of soil in which it is grown. | 4 For a soil improver Kudzu has the same qualities as other legumes, drawing in nitrogen from the air and storing it in the soil, and, in ad- dition, it has other specific advan- tages. Its dense growth of vines protects the soil from errosion by rains and from baking by the heat of the sun, its decaying leaves and vines add humus. Over-evaporation is impeded, and its deep rooting sys- tem draws up potash and phosphoric acid from the subsoil. In this way soil planted to Kudzu becomes richer year, instead of being impov- erished, as is the case when grow- ing grasses for hay. The deep roots live to a great age and they become stronger and more vigorous in each year. Consequently in' after the first _\'onrl vour fertilizer account can be ('ull out . It is advisable, however, to! some fertilizer on the first plant- s0 as to insure a good start and rapid from the commence- ment . Drouth does not affect Kudzu once it has started its growth. The roots are of such a deep penetrating char- acter they will seek out and obtain moisture at almost any depth, and seceeding rowing Kudzu growth iterate that alfalfa is not the only crop in the world and we have many other forage crops, the success of E which have been pro i . i ave been proven, and which SRR RN FEAETAN CNCHUVTIC Tl ¢ vy N cqual, in some instances surpassing, P |he value of alfalfa. bar that we ara headouariers C g . [ Remembar thal we ars nca quar.ers for artistic, usefil ) The Kudzu vine is an example of : S R . g | this. Botanically known as Puera- and urusuai ar ivies, sucn ac are ideal for presents. “',;ru\ Thunbergiana, it was 1'0; a 1I0".' ¥ z Books Booklets Toys Dolis i B time only looked upon as a covering for arbors or arowth, verandahs. Its quick from 40 to 60 feet in a sin its hardiness, and its pro- 5, established its 1 Tele season, fusion of large le Baskets China Hmpul:n'il_\' as su coupled to the Stafi-):n‘.ry Vases fact that although in the north it i i ;\\'uuhl di¢ to the ground in the win- Desi Fl‘.tlil[.]S plCtures iter, the following spring it would : 4 sprout as vigorously as ever. It is a M L () h Atlinator Goods Statuary *|verennal. Lakeland Book Store The Benford & Steitz P TN LSRR A TR A AT TR As usual the demand is way ahed of the supply A3 T WA TR WEYT 9.t ¥FiT It is only a little more than a de- cade since the Kudzu vine, as a for- | age crop, was seriously taken up and considered. In Florida we are in- {debted to Hon. E. B. Eppes, of Tal- lahassee, and Mr. (. E. Pleas, of Chipley, for the first authentic pub- lication of value and merit relative to this plant. are some published reports on re- sulte of experiments carried out at the government experiment station at Gainesville. Ap acre was planted there in 1909, Subsequently it was proved that although on an occasion of frost all new growth was cut down, but little damage was done, fonce, and in six weeks the vines {were from 12 to 15 feet in length. tceeived a car load of six Tord Touring cars lust week, all of which have been sold and ! ’! : § delivered, Have another car load on the road, which should reach here not later than Dec. 6th, and some of these are alrcady sold, so it you want one, ctbier not wait for them to arrive before placing your order, but place it today, od you may have to wait for next shipment, or possi bly the next, as we cannot begin to get them tast enough to supply the demand. THE LARELAND AUTONOBILE AND SUPPLY GO LAKELAND,FLA The most Sanitary Grocery Store in the city. Clean and bright, No roaches No rats, but few flies. All fruits gnd vege= tables screened. All meal, grits. sugar, rice, etc., in new sanitary rat, roach_and| fly proof bins, Come, inspect. trade. IF YOU ARE v IHE MARKET For Tin, Sheet Iron, Copper, Linc or auy W/ kind of Roofing Work, call the LAKELAND SHEET METAL WORKS 212 South Florida Aye. Ask for J. P. ARTIN We can fix that leaky roof. ~Our Motto is. Modest Prices and All Work Guaranteed, ' | . . B, DICKSON 1and much richer than Timothy. i As a matter of fact, it is only a “kill- ing frost" that will in any way hin- [ der or hamper its growth, and even | this will not injure the plant, which on the first warm days will soon send out fresh shoots and grow vigorously. The analysis of the vine made by he Stace that it 1743 and starch and sugzar 3 thus proving 1[ to be a somewhat richer food than ! wheat Lran. As hay it is as rich| as alfalfa, and has a distinet tage over that crop in being entirely free from the bloating and laxative qualities for horses and livestock, which has often proved a serious de- terrent to the use of alfalfa, except when mixed with other feed stuffs of counter-balancing properties, When moistened Kudzu hay becomes almost like fresh foliage again, and hence makes an excelient green food for poultry during the winter season. Kudzu hay cures in a remarkably short space of time in fair weather, containsg protein 0.20, advan- requiring but one day before it is ready for the barn. In the absence of a barm, the ease with which it can be cured cnables it to be stacked lin the field, and thus avoid hauling except when actually required. | As a hay crop in Florida it is a wonder. In a growing season of at least ecight months in the year sev-| eral cuttings of hay can be made. | There are known instances of four | cuttings averaging two and a half .lnni to the acre per cutting, thus ! eiving a total yield of ten tons per acre in a single season. With Kudzu hay selling easily at| $25 a ton, the nect return for one acre will be over $200, for cultiva- tion and harvesting are the only items of expense after the.first war. and tnese would be considerably un- der $30 an acre. The hay is of the' very highest quality, equal in every rosfwct to either cowpea or alfalfa,f For grazing purposes, and as a nil improver, Kudzu has even a seovbrong "y GE-RAR-DY Rhesmatic Remedy b= corsa | greater value 'han for ay. After e et rheume | 3 es that seemed the first season no culti is re- produet. S0cand Slflptr!-:‘?:j:"' A wonderfal | juired, and it will thrive on land GE-RAR-DY Liniment "’fm.uld. Insect | ———— lame and stiff | that Is too poor or rough for any oth- er erop, provided it Is well drained It is only cn wet or soggy goil that ;» not snceeed. Tegts in grow- ing have been made on every | o of soil in Florida, and it has' 3" on all, from cen found to do well In addition to lhnseI as the plants put out new growth at chemist of Florida shows | mu and when used with th.ahenm Remedy | The Phil. P. Cresap Company, Ltd, it would be a veritable Sahara if a | Kudzu crop failed for lack of mois- ture. The Kudzu, it is claimed by some authorities, neither blooms nor bears sced. Kor this reason and owing to its drouth-resisting powers, the vines remain ‘green and growing during the entire season, from spring to fall, and through the winter, it no frost oceurs. This gives an immense ad- vantage over any other hay crop, as hay can be eut from the Kudzu vine at any hmc when convenient, when weather conditions are suitable for ';uring, nor does Kudzu hecome in- jured as other hay crops are liable to when waiting for good weather. One planting of Kudzu is perma- nent, and the yield of both pastur- ace and hay inereasecs with the age of the plant as the ground more thickly set with plants taking root trom the joints of the vines. K udzu is thus propagated by means of these rootlets at the joints. he planted nbout eight feet pared, deeply plowed and well har- cight feet apart. the tap roots are at the bottom of the furrow, with the crowns slanting up wards to within a couple of inches of the surface, covering lightly with loose earth to the surface level. It Give them level cultivation during the first season, |be no further need of it. 1tsgrowth is so rapid and it covers the ground Y80 completcly, all weeds and obnox jous grasses are guickly choked out. Kudzu can be eradicated, if de gired, just as easily as it can be pro- 1]1,-sv:|l|-ll. Plants only start from the erowns at the joints of the vines, and a dise harrow deeply set or a dise plow rup over the ground on a | hot, dry day will ¢cut up these crowns and quickly kill them from insect enemies and from Farmers have long been waiting for such a plant as Kudzn with its ease of propaga- [ tion and cultivation, its immense vield of fodder, and its adaptability to so many farm purposes, and it is Iundnubu-d)_v in the foremost rank both as a foragze and levuminous plant Florida Grower. Kudzn is free digeases. A remarkable, speedy remedy for colds, bronehxtns and coughs ‘‘that hang on.” Creates expectoration and allays irritation, GE-RAR-DY Lung Balsam | proper!y used will Pprevent serious consequiences, Stop thatcough beforeit goes too far. Price only 25¢ It your druggist does not eep it, write to us dlrect. be greater in| a— THE EVENING TELEGRAM, LAKELAND, FLA., DEC. 26, 1913. | PAGE 9 Py B g B POBOFOROED 1 will take 680 plants to cover an acre. ) after that thore Will | tens the cure, Price 25¢, New Orleans, Louisiass, | For sale Lakeland Fla., by Henley | & Henley 3 %@W@%mm ‘EMWWM @ B GG B L R B D 0 & k) They should O ‘each .5 way. The ground should be well pre- " rowed, and then lald off in checks .i. At the intersection | s of each check lay the plants so that 0’ G. H ALFIELD, Pres. Sec. and Treas. SOHPHPCHBCHELHOHCHICHI IO UM DI o SO OCRIO OLHIACIORH g 8 B. H. BELISARIU, If It |S Made Supt. and Gen. Man withCem>nt It’s Made:in Lakeland For Estimates Write or Call Us Up LAKELANU PAVING & CONSTRUCTION CO : aanes OdBce 34% Black. LAKELAND, ool BB BB B e ool i ety BEPEPIDHOPBHRHED S EdD B 807 West Main Street. House 39 Blue. 840 Soeforeffreofecdosfoofodr BB oo FLA. AGood Financier is continually looking for a place to mak and save money. Better see The Lakeland Feed and Supply Co. For ali Kinds of Hign Ciass Feed, Grain Hay, Flour and fertillzer The big Feed Store on Rallroad and Phone Us No. 275 East Rose¢ St., East of Light and Water Plant W C OWENS. Mgr B L L R S A 20 el Room 17 Kentucky Bldg. Phone: Oflice, 102; i G B e We Deliver the Goods ! Terms stnctly Cash Residence, 1560 W. FISKE JOHNSON CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY A SPECIALTY REAL ESTATE AND LOANS e £ $2E$4 VST HSE SIS HHTAT TOLDISTL R RN L R LD e T L8 LD L LAKELAND, FLA, IZ & )‘. 1t you want te buy property we have it for sale; if you want » p sell property we nave customers, or can get them for you. Make ‘» out your list and see me today & ;‘E"R*'KNM%‘&' oo oo b ey Hddr BT T IS LTS L Make this Yuletide a complete freedom from the worries and inconveniences of season of purchasing the gifts with the actual money— Day the bills with CHECKS and have a record and receipt for every expen- diture made. Inquire about the many advantages that the checking account has for YOU-—-also about the safety and ease with which funds can be sent to rela- tives and friends out of town. THE .STATE B OF LAKELAND L1 1.1 0 ¥ i .1, i L . 3.0 Adl