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solution before the blight fostering weather 

 arrives. 



POULARD WHEAT. A macaroni and paste- 

 making wheat grown in this country in an experi- 

 mental way only. In the regions surrounding the 

 Black and Mediterranean seas the greater part of 

 this kind of wheat is grown. Sometimes it is called 

 English wheat, but it is never grown in that coun- 

 try. It is closely allied to the durum group. It 

 is satisfied with light rainfall and has great ability 

 to withstand drouth and heat. It calls for a fairly 

 rich soil. 



PUMPKINS In the old days, pumpkins were a 

 popular stock food. Since farm machines for plant- 

 ing, cultivating and harvesting have come into use, 

 pumpkin growing in the cornfields has fallen into 

 disfavor and disuse. If pumpkins are grown at all 

 now, they are usually grown in a patch off to them- 

 selves. This custom has not become universal by 

 any means, as in many sections field pumpkins in 

 the cornfield are frequently seen, especially of those 

 who have profited through large quantities of 

 pumpkins as a fall feed for cattle and hogs. Seed 

 is still mixed with the seed corn and dropped in 

 the planter. 



The objection to this method lies in the trouble 

 in cultivating the field later. Pumpkin growers 

 have in many instances resorted to the old jobber 

 planter for putting in the pumpkin seeds when the 

 corn has become anywhere from 4 inches to 2 feet 

 in height. If the corn harvesters are used, it 

 naturally follows that great quantities of pumpkins 

 will be destroyed. When grown alone, a sandy 

 loam is best. This same kind of preparation is 

 necessary as for corn. When planted alone it is 



