38 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
H. M. T., Amhkrst, Mass.' —Tamanen 
asks on page 824, as to what crops to 
grow for soiling 20 cows. To furnish a 
continuous supply of green food for 20 
cows, will require a large variety of 
crops, planted at different times. The 
working of these small plots is much 
more costly than cultivating upon a 
larger scale. It will be necessary, to 
keep up the supply, to raise some crops 
which do not produce a maximum 
amount of food for the time expended. 
Further, to go daily, regardless of 
weather, to the field to secure food for 
the cows is quite a chore. I thoroughly 
believe in soiling, but soil through the 
silo. If I were starting anew, I would 
construct small silos. Placing my main 
dependence upon corn, I would grow a 
variety that matures a large amount of 
foliage and ears. This I would cut when 
glazed, into the silo, ears included. I 
would also raise such other crops as did 
well under my conditions, but not at¬ 
tempt to have a continuous supply; 
planning always to keep the soil occupied 
with a growing crop. As soon as any 
crop is ready, I would give my cows the 
benefit of the green food as long as it re¬ 
mained in good condition. The rest of 
the crop, if required to carry me through 
until corn was ready, I would place in 
one of the empty silos. If not needed 
until winter, I would cure as hay. 
Artichokes for Hogs. 
Prof. S. M. Tracy, Mississippi Ex¬ 
periment Station. —I cannot agree with 
the advice on page 825 of The It. N.-Y. 
for 1894, to “give artichokes as wide a 
berth as possible.” I grew from two to 
four acres annually for six years in Mis¬ 
souri, and valued them highly. As I 
dug only what were wanted for plant¬ 
ing, I cannot give definite figures as to 
yield, but am confident that I grew at 
least 500 bushels per acre, and the hogs 
did all the digging. While they are of 
little value for feeding alone, they fur¬ 
nish one of the cheapest and best of suc¬ 
culent foods for winter, and we regarded 
three bushels of corn and one of arti¬ 
chokes as being fully as fattening as four 
bushels of corn, besides keeping the 
hogs in much better health. When feed¬ 
ing on an exclusive corn diet, we had 
considerable trouble from hogs dying 
from some unknown causes during the 
winter and early spring ; but after we 
began growingartichokes, our hogs were 
perfectly healthy. Neither in Missouri 
nor here, have I found them “worse than 
any weed,” as I have always been able 
to clear the ground from them by a 
single plowing in July or August. Win¬ 
ter plowing will not kill them, but sum¬ 
mer plowing, after the old tubers have be¬ 
come exhausted and before the new ones 
have formed, is sure death to every plant. 
While they cannot be substituted wholly 
for corn or peas, they are worth as much 
to the hog as the silo is to the cow. 
Late Planted Potatoes. 
J. M. H.. Bay City, Mich. —In The R.. 
N.-Y. of December 22,1894, is a requestfor 
experience in planting potatoes late. I can 
give only the experience of my neighbors, 
as I have always planted as early as pos¬ 
sible. The last two years, potatoes which 
my neighbors have planted after June 25, 
have yielded a great deal better than 
mine planted during May, or the first 
part of June, but no better than those I 
planted in April. In 1893 1 nearly lost 
10 acres of potatoes planted at intervals 
from May 5 to June 10; those planted 
during May, yielded 25 bushels pex^acre; 
those planted from June 1 to June 10 
were not worth digging. I cultivated the 
ground thoroughly, and sowed wheat. 
Those planted in April, yielded 100 
bushels per acre, and those my neighbors 
planted later than June 25, yielded 100 
bushels per acre. I expect to plant 14 
acres of potatoes in 1895, and if I cannot 
get through before May 5, I shall wait 
till after June 20, as we seem to be get¬ 
ting our hottest, driest, and most un¬ 
favorable potato weather from July 10 
to August 25, when the May planted 
potatoes, as well as those planted in the 
fore part of June, need cool, moist 
weather. 
Sacalineor Saghalin. —There is going 
to be an immense talk about this hardy, 
perennial plant, as a valuable addition 
to our fodder plants during severe 
droughts, or in dry portions of the 
country. It is called the “ New Forage 
Plant,” but it is far from new, except as 
its valuable forage properties may have 
been but recently ascertained. It is 
much like the old Knotweed, Polygonum 
cuspidatum or the later blooming P. 
amplexicaule, near relatives of buck¬ 
wheat. It grows to a height of 10 or 
more feet during a season, being her¬ 
baceous like asparagus, which the young 
shoots quite resemble. In fact, some cut 
the young shoots and eat them the same 
as they would asparagus. It is a ram¬ 
pant grower. The root-stocks run all 
over. A plant growing in a border may 
extend its roots 20 feet into a lawn. The 
botanical name of the “new” forage 
plant is Polygonum Saghalinense from 
the Saghalin Islands, whence it was 
introduced in 1809. Wherein this is 
superior to Cuspidatum or Amplexicaule, 
we are not informed. No doubt any of 
them will grow in droughty places, but 
where corn can be successfully raised, 
we would never predict that saglialine 
would supplant it for fodder or for any 
other economical purpose. We advise 
oui friends to try plants or seeds for 
experiment only.. 
“Cabbage and Cauliflower for 
Profit” is a little book that comes to us 
from the publishers, W. Atlee Burpee & 
Co., Philadelphia, Pa. It is written by 
Mr. J. M. Lupton ; has 120 pages, 7x5 
inches—53 illustrations. The author is 
a practical man, having learned what he 
knows about cauliflowers by work in the 
fields as well as by study out of them. 
No part pertaining to the culture of 
these two important crops has been 
omitted or slighted. The importance of 
pure seed, preparation of the soil, the best 
fertilizers, insect enemies, storing for 
winter, profit and loss, and the best 
varieties, are especially dwelt upon. We 
dare say that those who raise, or intend 
to raise, cauliflowers or cabbages—es¬ 
pecially the former—will make no mis¬ 
take in giving Mr. Lupton’s little book 
a careful going over. 
Grape Grafting. —From the number 
of inquiries received, we must assume 
that many of our readers wish to be in¬ 
formed as to the easiest and best method 
of grafting grape vines. We have said 
that the Bushberg catalogue gives full 
information, with all needed illustra¬ 
tions to make grafting perfectly plain to 
those who have never attempted to graft. 
The latest bulletin issued by the Cornell 
(Continued on next page.) 
4Ui£n'Uancou$ ^ u it ft i £ i» fl. 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Ritual New-Yohkek 
Rheumatic Pains 
Return when the colder weather comes. 
They are caused by lactic acid in the 
blood, which frequently settles in the 
joints. This poisonous taint must be re- 
Flood’s Sarsa - 
1 I parilla 
moved. Hood’s Sar¬ 
saparilla conquers 
rheumatism because 
it drives the impurities out of the blood. 
Hood’s Pills cure constipation by restoring peri¬ 
staltic action of the alimentary canal. 
C ures 
•vww 
FORTY niLLION CAKES YEARLY. 
THE PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., CIN’TI. 
c With this issue of The R. N.-Y. we begin the introduction of a 
new and superior line of spray pumps and appliances. Entirely 
new and improved methods of construction. No leather, rubber 
or other destructible material. No cheap linings of brass or 
porcelain. No set-screws, bolts or washers. No man-killing 
stuffing-box. No automatic “ failure ” agitator. No more leaky 
stuffing boxes. No more fitting to barrel. No more priming. No 
more soaking of leathers. No more broken pumps—if you buy 
the “ Eclipse.” Our solid brass “ Eclipse ” is not a “ squirt gun,” 
but a complete force pump of great capacity, built for economy, 
reliability and durability; instantly fitted to any barrel or tank 
16 to 36 inches deep. Complete, frictionless. Agitator working at 
the right time in the right place. Will pump perfectly and without 
injury air, hot or cold water, acids, brine, emulsions, oils, white¬ 
wash or paint. Reported as “better” than any dther by best 
authorities in the United States. We furnish the evidence. Are 
you interested? Send us your address. Mention The R. N.-Y. 
Liberal discount to first purchasers at any post-office in the United 
States or Canada. 
MORRILL & MORLEY, Benton Harbor, Mich. 
Krtab-dl jACKSOft BHU2> «•*. 
V. Y. 8TATE DRAIN TILE AND PIPE WORKSj 
76 Third Avenue. ALBANY, N. Y. 
ROUND 
and SOLE 
TILE 
age 
Salt Glazed Pipe, FitP 
Brick and Clement. 
World’s Fair 
Award. 
We are the only Steel 
kRoofing Co. awarded 
__ Medal and Diploma 
for PATENT CAP HOOFING at World s 
Columbian Exposition. We are also large manu 
facturers of all styles of Metal Roofing, Siding, 
Ceiling, etc. Send for Catalogue and Price List. 
Mention this paper. 
Sykes Iron & Steel Roofing Co., Chicago and Niles. 0. 
HALLADAY 
GEARED 
WIND MILLS 
still maintain their position as the first in 
the procession. Most powerful, most 
durable, most efficient. Every Mill 
guaranteed to be 
THE BEST MADE. 
IT. S. Solid Wheel Mills, Gem Steel Wind 
Mills. Also I. X. L. Feed ( utters, 
Iron Feed Grinders, Hand ami Power 
Corn Shellers, Wood Saws, Tank Heat¬ 
ers, Pumps of all kinds and Haying 
Tools. The Lending Water Sup¬ 
ply House of the World. 
IU. S. Wind Engine & Pump Co. 
11 :* Water St., BATAVI A, ILL. 
CHAMPION!®™ 
3II)ER, and FRUIT JELLIES, liaa 
corrugated pan over firebox, doubling 
>oiling capacity; small interchange- 
ible syrup pans (connected by 
iphons), easily handled 
r cleansing and 
Wiring; and a per- 
ict automatic 
emulator. The 
Tuunpion is as 
reat an improve- 
lent over the 
; ook pan aa the 
,t ter was over the — 
d i.on kettle hung on a fence rail. 
THE G. H. GRIMM MFG. GO., 
HUDSON, Ohio, &, MONTREAL, Q,uebc - 
Also KLTLANO, Vermont. 
Leggett’s Laris Green 
Powder Gun. 
For Orchard, Vineyard, 
Garden or Potato Field. 
Distributes Paris Green, 
Sulphur, “ Fungiroid,” (a 
powdered Bordeaux Mix¬ 
ture ) or any dry powder. 
Thousands In Use 
Illustrated Circular on 
application. 
or Dry 
LEGGETT <fc BROTHER, 301 Pearl St., New York. 
O yWWWV W W V WVWWV^ AA t f 
STAHL’S EXCELSiOR 
Spraying Outfits 
kill insects, pre¬ 
vent leaf blight 
and wormy fruit. 
Insure a heavy 
yield of all 
fruit and 
vegetable 
in use. 
Send 6 cts. 
for catal’g 
and full 
treatise on 
spraying. 
__ 1 Circulars free. Address 
WILLIAM STAHL, QUINCY, ILL. 
v. THE 
.Comet 
SPRAYER 
8ctWUMPC0MBINED.' 
ALLBRASS F0R*2|P. 1 
Thousands In Use. i 
k Sells on Sigit. Dou ble act i n c 
THROWS WATER 60 FEU. 
^Spray?ngrecieptsFR[[ 
' Every Farm fra Truit growir 
' SwouldSendforcaialogue. 
^iCANINTERESTTOU UVEA6ENTSWANTED 
. H.B.RUSLER MFR 
Johnstown Ohio.u s a. 
GEO. J. RECORD'S 
DOUBLE-TIN SAP SPOUTS 
THE BEST AND 
CHEAPEST. 
Over 6,000,000 in 
ise. Ask your 
dealer or write 
for free sample. 
RECORD MFC. CO., CONNEAUT, O. 
Manufacturers of Snouts, Pails, Cans. Etc. 
Will spray a 10 acre orchard per day. 
Endorsed by the leading Entomologists of the U. S. 
60,000 in use. Satisfaction guaranteed or money re¬ 
funded. Illustrated catalogue on Spraying free. 
Rapid sellers. Our agents are making from 85 to 
820 per day. Mention this paper. Address 
P. C. LEWIS MFG. CO., Box 95, Catskill, N. T. 
Cider Machinery.—Send for catalogue to Boomer & 
Boschert Press Co.. 118 West Water St., Syracuse, N.Y 
CIDER PRESS 
The only press awarded medal 
and diploma at World’s Fair. 
HYDRAULIC 
Send for free catalogue 
and full particulars. 
HYDRAULIC PRESS 
MFG. CO. No 4 Main St. 
Mt. Gilead, Ohio. 
MICHIGAN SEEDER 
with Carden Cultivator Attachment. 
Qflll/Q evenly, 12, If & 16 ft. wide ;2 to 12 quarts per acre, 
0 U IT O 25 to 4 0 acres per day. Timothy, Clover, Flax & 
other grass seeds. Seed has to fall but 18 to 24 inches. 
Two machines for nearly the price of one. 
Quickly Attached. Address for descriptive circular 
SEEDER & CHAIR HAMMOCK CO., Homer. Mich. 
MACHINERY and SUPPLIES. 
D. G. TRENCH CO.. Chicago, 111., 
and Farnham, N. Y. Mention this paper. 
IP A RMS, HOMES and BUSINESS PROP- 
I 1 KRTY in the Beautiful, Healthful and Fertile 
Shenandoah Valley. Attractive Bargains offered 
by C. W. PEERY & CO.. Middletown, Va. 
