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__ Nitrogen Said oA00dFii 3 TGre:: th About Fly-Ways GARDEN El). INiO BIRD By ALFRED AMES Garden Editor Do you live on a fly-way? Strands like it might mean the road leading to the city garbage dump or a prosperous hog ranch. We're not sure whether we do or not, but felt a lot bet- ter when our ornithologist triend went on to explain that migrating birds have a tendency to follow more or less definite routes in their travels. Having our mind put at rest concerning the question of flies, she went on to explain that the presence, at certain times of the year, of many non-resident species indi- cated that probably we are on the white line of a feathered highway. Be that as it may, like all gardeners we were keenly aware of their presence as the  first 'cots, peaches or berries ripened. About the time we feel like rnurderin' the bums our pet mocking bird sounds off. There's a character for you, his hamper of harmony makes the hit pa- rade sound like the third see- lion of three blind mice arting up. He never sleeps; he feels 2 ;.m. is just as good for singing as high noon. About daylight he gets delirious--flies a few feet ()if the telephone pole, does a lumbling act in mid-air and all the while works his repertoire to a fare-thee-well. Anyone else ,---and I'(1 call the cops! Seems this bird may be mis- name(1--1e's not mocking 'em-- he's teaehing the rest of the east their parts. He's got a couple of jays that just can't learn. Their volume, timing, and all is per- feet but he just doesn't seem to be able to get 'era to lose that rasping quality in their call. Told the ornithologist friend that I didn't know one bird from another but that the mocking bird sure resembled the butcher bird. Raising an eye-brow she inquired if I meant a ShrikeL-- (prormuneed like an inebriated mnpire calling a fast one over the inside corner). That's the way it isa lad watches the butcher birds stick horn toads nntl lizards on the barbs of a PAINT YOUR HOME FOR $20.50 5 gallons Dutch Paint Outside White does average 5.rbom home eosts just $20.50! Paint your home with easy-b r u s hi n g, smooth-flowing Dutch Paint--be sure of long-lasting, self-clean- ing, sparkling-white professional finish. 100% pure prepared, un- conditionally guaranteedDutch Paint has over 1,000,000 satisfied users. Buy today at your Dutch Paint dealer or order direct. 5 gal. $20.50 ppd. 1 to 4 gals., $4.25 gaL ppd. Check or M.O. to Dutch Paint Co., 500 2nd Street, Fan Francisco 7, California. FAGIE 4--MAGAZINE CAUFORNIA GANDERS LORE wire fence and forty years later has it called a "Shrike" for him. Big ones, little ones, bright colors, darb little fellows--we've got 'era all. Often wondered if the plain ones generally have the best voices, while the fancy feathers are short on song? l)on't know the names but can locate a dozen examples in an acre. Yesterday a.m. the most brilliant of all, must be an oriole, spent a few" minutes inspecting a toyon near the kitchen win- dow. Tried to look him up--but no illustration came near the hril- lianee of his yellow coat with its contrasting black vest. Guess his gaudy attire make. him sort of self-conscious--don't see him often. Then there are several little drab fellows, always nearby, that delight in choosing the top-most twig for their vo- calizing. We've billed their act as the "Essence of etereal ecs- tasy"--kinda think it tops in the whole performance too. Then we have otir comics too --know the name of this one, Thrasher--sort of'a combined cultivator and pest eradietor. He spends his day digging grubs with his big curved bill--sort of an earthbound wood peeker, he is either the dumhest of the lot or just doesn't, care. On second thought, kinda think he knows his efforts in the garden are ap- preciated, tfis placid demeanor may come from the knowledge that he is doing a good job! Of course, there :qe three crows that sail down twice a (lay to see what's going on (real error this time--she tells hie they are ravens). Usually one glide tells them all they want to know. Anything out of the Ordinary such as swingiug a scythe or a paint brush invari- ably calls for a second look. (luess this irritates the hum- ming birds. (Ounce for ounce there's the fightin'est critter on wings). He litterally scares the pin-feathers off old crow. Small as he is. the thought never enters your mind that this mid- get might be bluffing--it's very apparent that the birds feel the same about it. All of us at one time or an- other have read of the economic importance of birds in relation to agric.ulture. None of us has any real ground to question their value in the balance of na- ture as far as pest control is concerned. There are appar- ently many problems rising from the rffpidly expanding use of chemicals in pest control work and a growing appreciation of these natural controls. Could be their value is a great deal more than a song! Mercer Caverns and Moaning Cave in Calaveras County are spectacular works of nature. OWN A PIECE OF THE GOOD EARIH AT .A PRICE YOU CAN AFRORD! lglkrm, ranch, finical', bunt- ing *N f!sbing laJn, dN in Cldtlfordl, OreKon iLnd IVn.h- lngton Itg $S and $10 per IseJ. t*end lOe (coin) fnr LAI) CATAJ.OG Lnd maps. P C|I'|] ][..A N DH ]SOI[ 2}1, Heilywood, Cm]. Nitrogen applied at several levels--4, 8, and 12 pounds per tree--to two varieties of figs stimulated growth and gave larger yields. Splitting was not increased in either variety by the extra nitrogen, reported E. L. Proebsting of the University of California Agricultural Experi- ment Station. While increased growth was noted during each of the past three years, the rate in 1950 was slightly higher in both Adriatics and Calimyrnas. "The extra growth should pro- vide a greater bearing sin-face, and presumably more figs per shoot in 1951/' said Proebsting. Quality of figs on the fertilized plots was lowered somewhat; more souring and infestation seemed to occur. This was eoun- terbalanced, however, by higher :-:!'i: : i;:i:!::-iiii:?!{: :: ": : yields averaged over the three- year period. :: : ::!: :. The percentage of passable .... fruits renmined about the same, :: though the heaviest applieation : : { :: ..... of nitrogen resulted in a slightly higher passable yield. Hanging Baskets Gardeners who have been ex- I)erimenting with hanging bas- kets and pots have found that even the most sedate and con- ventional plants do-fascinating things when they get up in the. air. Hanging baskets will take more time and care than ordi- nary containers. Exposed on all sides to drying air and wind, daily wateFing is a must; some plants such as fuchsias and be- gonias may need it twice a day. To get the lush growth neces- sary for plants on display, they may need to be fed once a week an(1 will need regular grooming --pinching and removal of old flowers. The choice of wire baskets lined with spaghnmn moss, clay hanging pots, or baskets made of redwood or cedar slats will depend on the type of plant and the location in sun or shade. Plaeerville was a serious con- tender with San Francisco and Sacramento in population and wealth in 1854. TOONERVILLE FOLKS ledwood Empire Association Photo. BEACHCOMBERS--Well, not exactly, but a wonderful spot for just relaxing and watching the Russian River go by. One of the beauty spots of California, the Redwood Empire paradise is just the place to .spend vacation within the splendor of towering evergreens and crisp mountain air. Tips on Gardening Gardening tips for the week • . . This is a good time to set ont y o u n g chrysanthemum plants. Propagating stock from cuttings seems to produce better flowers than from divisions. Mum plants should be kept pinched back until about the first of Jtfly. As the weather warms up, ants become more active. Chlor(!ane ant controls in the form of sprays make eradication fairly easy. Do not put any ant con- trol cups inside your home; they contain a lure that will encour- age these pests to visit your kitchen. The idea is to keep them away from 3'our dwelling. Prices on the Bird of Paradise, the exotic plant from the trop- ics, are now quite low, thus bringing this plant within the range of the average amateur gardener. The flowers are ex. cellent for indoor decoration. Vegetables to Plant "weet corn, casabas, honey- dews, Persian melons, Summer squash, tomatoes, e#gplants, pep- pers, turnips, string beans, sweet potatoes, Swiss chard, I r is h potatoes, squash, canta- loups and watermielons. By Fontoine" Fox Summer Vegetables The basic rule for success with summer vegetables is regularity in watering, spraying or dusting and fertilizing according to an article, "May in the Vegetable Garden," in the current Sunset. Uninterrupted, fast growth is vital and just skipping one week-end's watering can be dis. astrous. Timing is all-important in the fertilizing program. When the plants are just starting growth, they should be fed a fast-acting fertilizer for an initial boost. This will be enough for many short season crops such as let- tuce, but corn, melons and other crops should be given another application about six weeks after planting. th to it, to