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STOKES SEED FARMS COMPANY 



MOORESTOWN 



NEW JERSEY 



Lime 



The use of lime for agricultural purposes antedates the Christian 

 Era. Many regions in France, Germany and Scotland would today 

 be barren moors were it not for the fact that Hme is used to correct 

 their acid condition. It is now recognized clearly that in the 

 eastern states and in the corn belt states, lime is lacking in many 

 soils. The function of lime is not to supply food directly to the 

 plant because no plant is able to use calcium to any great extent. 

 Lime is chiefly beneficial indirectly by so modifjdng the physical 

 properties of the soil that the plant is able to utilize the food elements 

 which are present in a more effective manner. The experimental 

 evidence on the use of hme, while not so complete as it might be, 

 nevertheless has indicated that it should be used in many instances 

 which were previously thought not to require it. 



Specific recommendations for shade trees, ornamental trees and 

 shrubs cannot be made as these have not been studied to any great 

 extent. Some of these, however, are quite at home on acid soil as 

 for instance willows, chestnuts, etc. Apple trees respond to hming 

 as a rule better than pears, nevertheless there are good reasons for 

 even liming pears on very acid soils. A lime containing a rather 

 high percentage of magnesia may be used for this purpose. Peaches 

 very seldom require any lime except where the orchard is planted on 

 soil which has been recently drained or has been pastured for many 

 years. Plums and cherries are far more in need of hme than peaches, 

 but unfortunately data is not at hand that will warrant specific 

 recommendations. Blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries and 

 currants are more or less acid tolerant. The blackberry is especially 

 at home on acid soil. As a rule, gooseberries and currants are usually 

 benefited by liming although they will do fairly well on acid soil. 

 Strawberries grow well on moderately acid soils, and if lime is used 

 the application should never exceed one-half to one ton per acre. 

 WTiile grapes may show some gain from the use of the hme, its 

 application is not recommended. Quinces respond to hming to 

 about the same degree as cherries and plums. 



Turning to vegetables, table beets, mangle beet, sugar beets and 

 Swiss chard are among the vegetables mostly in need of lime. The 

 cruciferous crops, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, turnips, 



and kohl-rabi, respond remarkably when lime is added, especially 

 when the soil is acid. The use of this hme with the crucifers acts 

 as a preventative for the disease called "club root." Carrots and 

 chicory are acid tolerant and do not generally require hme. Spinach, 

 lettuce, endive, cress and onions are aU greatly benefited hy lime. 

 Potatoes and tomatoes are both acid tolerant crops and will do well 

 on soils which are notably deficient. For potatoes, the adding of 

 lime is often objectionable because of the fact that common scab will 

 be increased. Asparagus, melons, cucumbers, all require hme while 

 squash and pumpkins seem to do well without. Peas are usually 

 more helped by liiae than beans although both of them require some. 



There are three kinds of lime available to the farm, viz., lime- 

 stone, hydrated or air-slaked lime and unslaked hme, known as 

 burnt lime and quicklime. Limestone and hydrated lime both 

 contain the same chemical. By burning a ton of pure hmestone 

 or shells, about 1100 pounds of actual burnt hme is secured. By 

 leaving this exposed to the air, water is taken up until the 1100 

 pounds of burnt lime will weigh about 1350 pounds. This is called 

 air-slaked lime. Consequently, 2000 pounds of limestone is equiva- 

 lent to 1100 pounds of quicklime, which is equivalent to 13.50 pounds 

 of air-slaked lime. A great many experiments conducted by Federal 

 and State Stations have indicated that it makes very httle difference 

 in which form lime is applied except that there is quite a distinct 

 difference in the availability. Quicklime and hydrated lime are 

 both medium in value and to be used where it is desired according to 

 the acid condition contents. When limestone is used, it will take a 

 year or more until the end of that time. Objection is sometimes 

 made to caustic or burnt hme because of the biu-ning which is 

 supposed to result. However, when apphed with the usual means 

 up to three thousand pounds per acre on loam soils, no injurious 

 burning should result. Quickhme and hydrated lime are invaluable 

 in a fine enough state to be used. Limestone which will not pass 

 through a fifty-mesh screen does not become available at once. 

 However, it is justifiable to use coarser grades because of the fact 

 that the price is sufficiently less to warrant it. Write us if we can 

 be of assistance in securing the most economical and profitable 

 lime for your land. 



Spraying Material 



The following items cover the most important in spraying material 

 for the orchardist and vegetable grower. Prices quoted herewith 

 do not cover cost of transportation and must be considered as F. O. B. 

 Camden, New Jersey. The items offered on this page are made by 

 the Mechhng Bros. Manufacturing Co., and may be rehed upon to 

 be fresh and in every respect satisfactory. We shall be pleased to 

 make special quotations on quantity inquiries. 



Lime-Sulphur Solution 33 — The standard dormant spray for 

 all fruit trees, controls Scale, Peach Leaf Curl and (with Black- 

 Leaf "40") Aphis. 5 gal. $4.00, 50 gal. bbl. $16.00. 



Scale Oil — Will kill scale on old trees with rough bark where 

 Lime-Sulphur will not spread. Also Pear Psyha and Aphis eggs. 

 The best oil spray. 5 gal. $6.50, 50 gal. bbl. $35.00. 



Arsenate of Lead (Paste or Powder) — The standard poison for 

 Fruit and Vegetable Growers. The best sticking arsenical and the 

 only one that will not burn tender foliage. 10 lb. $3.00, 100 lbs. 

 $25.00 in paste, powder 10 lbs. $4.00, 100 lbs. $40.00. 



Arsenate of Calcium — Stronger and cheaper than Arsenate of 

 Lead. Best poison for potatoes. Not recommended for fruit. Write 

 for prices. 



Hydroxcide (Paste or Powder) — A combined spray for potatoes 

 and other vegetables, also for fruit. Contains poison for insects and 

 bordeaux for diseases. Ready for use by mixing with water, or 

 powder can be used dry. 5 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $35.00 in paste. 

 Powder 5 lbs. $5.00, 100 lbs. $45.00. 



Superfine Sulphur — For treating potato seed, for dusting fruit 

 trees, and for making self -boiled Lime-Sulphur. 5 lbs. $1.00, 

 100 lbs. $9.00. 



Ground Commercial Sulphur — As pure, but not as fine as 

 Superfine. For making home-made concentrated Lime-Sulphur 

 Solution for potato seed, etc. 100 lbs. $6.00. 



Flowers of Sulphur — The finest quahty of sulphur, preferred 

 by some fruit growers for self-boiled Lime-Sulphur. 



Dusting Mixtures— 80-10-10 (80 lbs. Sulphur, 10 lbs. Lime, 

 10 lbs. Lead Arsenate); 85-15 (85 lbs. Sulphur, 15 lbs. Lead- 

 Arsenate). 



For Peaches and Apples— 50-10-40 (50 lbs. Sulphur, 10 lbs. 

 Lead-Arsenate, 40 lbs. Lime). Write for prices. 



Bordeaux Mixture — A mixture of Copper Sulphate and Lime, 

 scientifically prepared for control of fungus diseases on vegetables, 

 more uniform and less trouble than home-made. 5 lbs. $1.75, 

 100 lbs. $32.00 (Powder). 



Copper Sulphate Crystals (Bluestone) — For home-made 

 bordeaux mixture. Write for prices. 



Sheep Manure 



This has proven to be 

 gardens and potting soils. 

 It is convenient to handle 

 and will bring quick as well 

 as lasting results. 100 lb. 

 bags $3.50, F. O. B. point of 

 shipment, per ton $50.00. 



a very valuable fertiUzer for lawns. 



Stable Manure 



Subject to being unsold, 

 we shall be pleased to quote 

 prices on stable manure by 

 the carload only. At the 

 present time prices are rang- 

 ing aroimd $5.50 per ton but 

 indications point to higher 

 prices as the winter ad- 

 vances. The supply is short 

 and it is quite possible we 

 shall not be able to give 

 satisfactory rephes to in- 

 quiries but our customers 

 may count on our supply- 

 ing them if it is possible to 

 obtain it. 



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