834 
■She  RURAL  NEW.YORKER 
June  3,  191G. 
New  England  Notes 
farmers'  field  day. 
Tile  Massachusetts  State  Board  of 
Xgrieultttfc  "ill  have  a  field  day  at  limit 
Harrington.  .Tune  14.  at  the  farm  of  B. 
TV.  Crisse.v.  The  speakers  include  Dr. 
Henry  G.  Bell  of  the  National  Fertilizer 
Association  on  “Maintenance  of  Soil  Fer¬ 
tility";  ('.  L.  Gold  of  West  Cornwall, 
Conn.,  on  “Sheep  Raising":  II.  E.  Emer¬ 
son  of  the  Xow  York  Department  of 
Foods  and  Markets  mi  "Functions  of  a 
State  Department  of  Markets";  L.  L. 
Richardson  of  Leominster  on  “liaising 
Farm  Horses."  There  will  he  a  display 
of  draft  mares  from  Edgewood  Farms, 
and  a  fine  herd  of  Ilolsteins  at  the 
Crissey  Farm.  A  very  interesting  feat¬ 
ure  of  the  day  will  be  a  demonstration  of 
a  new  farm  tractor  of  the  “caterpillar" 
type. 
FBUIT  SOLD  EFFICIENTLY. 
The  cranberry  growers’  organization 
is  often  spoken  of  as  the  most  business¬ 
BOSTOX  FLOWER  MARKET. 
The  wholesale  (lower  business  of  Bos¬ 
ton  centres  at  the  lower  end  of  Devon¬ 
shire  Street,  north  of  Summer  Street. 
Several  plant  auctions  are  held  weekly. 
There  an*  numerous  flower  stores,  and 
two  (lower  selling  enterprises,  more  or 
less  cooperative  in  nature.  The  Boston 
( 'obperut i ve  Flower  Growers’  Association 
has  been  operating  a  flower  market  the 
past  L!5  years.  It  started  in  a  coopera¬ 
tive  way  with  about  50  members.  They 
occupy  store  room  which  is  divided  into 
about  IlHi  stalls,  much  like  the  produce 
market.  The  stalls  tire  auctioned  off 
each  year,  and  those  not  wanted  by  mem¬ 
bers  are  leased  to  outsiders.  The  plan 
has  been  a  success  right  along  and  the 
shares  sell  at  three  to  four  times  their 
original  value.  Income  is  from  rent  and 
premiums  on  stalls,  and  from  wall  space 
used  for  advertising.  The  association 
supplies  a  manager,  a  treasurer  and  a 
Preparing  for  the  Corn  Crop.  Fig.  317 
like  cooperative  selling  assoeiation  in 
New  England.  It  is  called  the  New  Eng¬ 
land  Cranberry  Sales  Company  and  is 
a  IO-yeiu’-old  branch  of  the  American 
Cranberry  Exchange,  which  includes  also 
a  division  in  the  cranberry  districts  of 
New  Jersey  and  Wisconsin.  The  local 
divisions  eject  an  executive  committee 
which  takes  charge  of  the  sales,  and 
which  through  a  general  manager  con¬ 
trols  the  whole  cranberry  situation  so  far 
its  a  majority  of  growers  can  do  it.  The 
officers  of  the  Sab's  Company  state  that 
any  honest  New  England  grower  may  be¬ 
come  a  member  on  approval  of  the  di¬ 
rectors.  Each  member  has  one  vote,  re¬ 
gardless  of  acreage,  die  agrees  to  sell 
the  whole  crop  to  the  company.  Pay¬ 
ments  are  made  according  to  the  average 
net  price  per  barrel  for  each  grade  during 
definite  periods,  deducting  seven  per  cent, 
for  selling.  Any  surplus  is  paid  as 
dividends  and  cash  distributions.  Dis¬ 
honest  packing  is  punished  by  line  or  ex¬ 
pulsion.  Barrels  are  graded  and  stored 
under  direction  of  paid  inspectors.  Over 
30  brands  of  Cape  berries  are  put  up. 
and  the  Sales  Association  controls  more 
than  half  the  crop  of  the  leading  cran¬ 
berry  section.  Says  a  leading  grower: 
"I  regard  the  plan  of  pooling  now  in 
use  as  fair  and  workable,  and  the  best 
lhat  has  yet  been  devised  for  a  coopera¬ 
tive  sales  company."  Its  practical  work¬ 
ing  is  to  divide  tile  variation  in  the  dif¬ 
ferent  markets  and  from  day  to  day. 
Everybody  is  treated  on  the  same  basis, 
and  in  the  end  he  gets  all  the  net  pro¬ 
ceeds. 
It  was  surely  quite  a  line  feather  in 
the  cap  of  the  Boston  management  last 
season  to  have  closed  out  the  crop  so 
well,  iii  contrast  to  the  miserable  way 
in  which  the  apple  crop  was  marketed. 
The  difference  was  that  the  cranberry 
men.  knowing  just  about  how  many  ber¬ 
ries  were  coming,  could  prevent  any  one 
market  city  from  getting  too  many  at 
once.  They  also  avoided  the  mistake  of 
searing  off  consumers  by  starting  the 
price  at  too  high  a  level.  With  the  apple 
men.  it  was  each  for  himself  and  little 
knowledge  of  the  real  crop  situation. 
Will  the  other  fruit  interests  wait  for 
10  years  of  success  in  cranberry  sales¬ 
manship  before  they  start  to  learn  the 
lesson  ? 
FOREST  FIRE  CAM  DA  10  X. 
Vermont  has  a  scheme  to  graft  mili¬ 
tary  preparedness  upon  the  forest  preser¬ 
vation  idea.  The  military  companies 
are  to  be  made  available  to  assist  the 
Forestry  Department  in  suppressing  for¬ 
est  tires.  Some  of  the  companies  are 
planning  to  use  automobiles  to  cover  their 
assigned  districts,  which  arc  a  whole 
county  or  more  in  extent,  and  may  re¬ 
quire  trips  of  possibly  40  miles  over 
mountainous  country.  The  Massachu¬ 
setts  forest  management  fully  recognizes 
the  usefulness  of  auto  service  in  lighting 
fires,  and  the  State  Forester  advises  that 
each  of  the  four  State  forest  fire  divis¬ 
ions  should  have  an  auto  truck  of  its 
own.  These  power  trucks  are  equipped 
with  a  battery  of  chemical  extinguishers, 
axes,  shovels,  etc.,  and  their  speed  en¬ 
ables  them  to  brine  help  when  it  will  do 
most  good.  As  the  26  lookout  stations  and 
350  forest  wardens  assist  in  prompt  dis¬ 
covery  of  fires,  the  nearest  lire  truck, 
summoned  by  telephone,  would  soon  he 
<>n  the  way.  So  far  this  season,  forest 
fires  have  given  little  trouble,  because  of 
abundant  rains. 
janitor,  also  light,  ice.  paper,  etc.  The 
members  are  not  commission  merchants, 
like  many  of  the  dealers  in  the  produce 
marker,  but  are  wholesale  producers,  and 
the  flowers  are  sold  to  the  retail  stores 
and  flower  booths  throughout  the  metro¬ 
politan  district. 
According  to  Manager  Thurston,  the 
product  comes  mostly  from  Southern 
New  England.  Coal  hills  are  too  heavy 
uji  north  to  permit  extensive  production. 
The  majority  of  producers  here  ship  from 
within  50  miles  of  Boston.  Sales  are 
made  at  long  distances.  Some  lots  are 
sent  to  Canada.  Extensive  and  regular 
shipments  are  made  to  stores  in  Provi¬ 
dence,  Brockton,  Lynn,  Salem,  etc. 
Prices  jump  up  or  down  in  a  way  that 
makes  the  vegetable  market  seem  steady 
as  a  clock  in  comparison.  The  flower 
crop  is  uncertain  in  yield,  variable  in 
supply  and  perishable,  like  the  vegeta¬ 
bles.  only  more  so.  In  addition  the  de¬ 
mand  is  controlled  largely  by  fashion, 
whim,  and  occasion.  An  immense  trade 
always  centres  about  Memorial  Day,  the 
last  of  May,  but  prices  vary  with  sea¬ 
sonal  conditions.  Hoses  may  take  a 
quir  k  drop  from  $4.50  down  t<>  $1.50  and 
carnations  from  $6  down  to  almost  any 
sum  offered,  and  then  quotations  may 
jump  back  again  almost  as  suddenly.  An- 
( Continued  on  page  836.) 
RAISE 
SOYBEANS 
Tacob  McQueen  is  known  as 
THE  SOYBEAN  KING,  lie 
fattens  cattle  without  an  ear  of 
corn  by  feeding  soybean  hay — 
and  tops  the  market. 
Soybean  hay  is  the  best  crop  you  can 
raise  for  all  stock.  They  thrive  on  it. 
The  best  time  to  plant  soybeans  is 
during  the  latter  part  of  June,  after  it 
is  too  late  to  seed  oats  or  corn.  No 
use  to  worry  about  early  ploughing 
when  there  is  ample  time  to  get  ready 
for  soybeans. 
The  secret  of  raising  bumper  crops  of 
soybeans  for  hay  or  seed  is  inoculation 
with 
That  is  what  made  Mr.  McQueen 
famous  as  a  soybean  raiser. 
We  also  have  Inoeulntor  for  alfalfa,  sweet 
■  lover,  amt  vetch,  Giir.rmii.-e.i  t„  produce 
nodules  in  abundance.  SI  pci  acre-package, 
postpaid,  i  infer  now  or  sere  I  for  literature. 
SPECIAL  OFFER.  We  will  skill  by  ex¬ 
press  inocnlator  ami  enough  "Litrn  High 
Yieldcr”  Soyliean  Seed  for  an  Here  in 
rows  f..r  S3.  This  offer  is  good  for  10  days. 
Order  for  as  ninny  acres  as  you  want. 
McQUEEN  BACTERIA  CO. 
BOX  190  BALTIC,  OHIO 
LARGE*  iVfyuHB  *  » t.po  WER 
■FRIEND'  MFG.  CO.  Casport.n 
PAT.APa.jD-o, 
A  WTC  sweet  podtq.  cabbage  anb  beet. 
1  O  3 doz. SS-t  hundred,  30c.  Postpaid, 
*l-&0  Pel-  1.090.  Catalogue  Free. 
is.  FORD  &  SOX  -  llarlly,  Delaware 
A  DANGER  SIGNAL! 
I  FRUIT  GROWERS’ 
SUPPLIES 
{Baskets,  Ladders ,  Etc. 
SEND  FOR  CATALOGUE 
BACON  &  CO. 
Gasport,  N.  Y. 
“Come  back! — Coma  bach!!  When  you 
see  (ha/  Pyrox  on  a  leaf  you  just  come 
right  bach  home  to  mo l iter!” 
Pyrox  disposes  of  the  bug  question  on 
all  kinds  of  vegetables  and  fruits.  If  you 
believe  in  growing  good  products,  free 
from  disease  and  insect  damage,  ask  Bow. 
ker  Insecticide  Co.,  Boston,  Mass.,  or  Bal¬ 
timore.  Md.,  for  their  large  catalogue,  and 
name  of  nearest  dealer  or  send  $1  for 
enough  Pyrox  to  make  30  to  50  gallons 
spray.  Sold  for  15  years. 
Read  what  C.  II.  Ilansing,  Southport, 
Tnd.,  says  about  it:  “I  used  Pyrox  on 
pears,  cherries  and  apples.  I  only  sprayed 
once,  but  I  have  70%  sound  apples,  00% 
pears,  and  practically  100%  cherries. 
Bast  year  I  was  able  to  spray  three  times, 
and  got  08%  sound  fruit  on  my  apples. 
If  there  is  anything  better  than  Pyrox,  I 
would  like  to  know  it.  If  I  cannot  get 
Pyrox  I  will  quit  spraying.” 
BINDER  TWINE  Farmer  agents  wanted. 
UlllUL.ll  ■  VI  lilt  ,-et  allr  s(ulip|es  and  prices. 
T1IEO.  HURT  &  SONS  .  Melrose,  Ohio 
MJiyi  II  A  Choice  collection  of  named 
UANLIQ2&  varieties.  Cactus,  decora  ti  ve 
and  show,  !2  for$l.  CANNAS: 
A  fine  collection-®!  Bronze  and  Green  Leaved.  lUfor 
$1  25:  both  forJ2  postpaid  Ralph  Beniamin.  Calverton.L  I . 
VEGETABLE  PLANTS 
BY  EXPRESS  OR  MAIL  PREPAID  TO  NEW 
ENCLAND  AND  MIDDLE  ATLANTIC  STATES 
Daiifnr  mri-tiei  t  lBU  UU;  SHEET  POTATO,  TOMATO.  CKI.- 
FKV.  CA l- 1.1  FLOWER,  IIEKT,  I.ETTI’l  K,  tMMtU«rS,  1'EPI‘I  K, 
ECO  I'USTS.  ililherj  viidnmteel, 
STRAWBERRY  PLANTS 
KlWliior  nml  rol'jrrv«wi  fur  4ng* ft  uu»l  Kali  |>ln»illt*p.  Also  li.lSI*- 
III  HUY,  nml  MUCK IIKKKY  IUMS  uutl  Hill!  THU  S 
F*r*r 
Harry  L  Squires.  Remsenburg,  N.  Y. 
Plants,  Strawberries  and  Vegetables^  i'j  e'se;f„e(i 
Mm  wherries,  including  Eva  thru  ring.  Get  rny  cata¬ 
log  Read  why  1  sell  I'huiee  plant-.  sent  prepaid,  at 
half  the  -price  of  others.  C-  E  FIELB,  Sewell,  N.  J. 
Tomato,  Cabbage  and  Celery 
10. POO.  Semi  fin- list  WM.  RILEY,  Torresdalc,  Plnla.,  Pa. 
VFfJFTARi  F  PI  ANTS  POTATO.  PEPPER  CAULIFLOWER, 
Tlvl  1  ADLC  r LAN  10  CABBAGE  AND  EGG  PLANTS. 
(  nbbage,  $1  per  1.000:  10.0110.  ?(j  50  Catalogue  free. 
MIC  HAUL  N.  BORGO  -  Vineland,  N.  J. 
3,000,000  SweetPotato  Plants 
Go  d  Skin.  Horner,  Southern  Queen,  Vineland  Im¬ 
proved,  at  $1  per  i . OiHJ .  Grey  Crowder  C'mv  Peas, 
Jl  !0  tier  bushel.  C'.B.  Brow  n.  Bridgeville,  Del. 
Tpstprl  Sppfl  flnrn  Earilr  Michigan,  a  white  cap  dent, 
lesieu  oeeu  OOin  e.„.b  ;i,  .1mv.  carefully  selected 
stock;  Strong  "enninntfoi i ,  9.1  percent.  Onthecob, 
70  lbs..  $2.  B0;  shelled.  5(1  lbs  ,  sacks  free.  Write 
for  circular  and  price  tin-  larger  quantity.  Shelled 
sample,  2c;  ear.  10c.  J.  N.  McPHEOSON  Scottsville,  N  Y. 
S  W  E  E*f  Builds  Worn  Out  Soil,  lias 
w  ““  *  hU:I»ct  pfolain  eonUwt  than  alfalfa. 
^  \i  ET  Eft  Wr»ti*  T'»!  priova  am  I  itf'5rotuti‘*:i. 
^  ■■  ^  E.  Baftoo,  Boi  29,  Falmouth,  Ky. 
Make  yotir  own  Fert llixer  at  small  c<JBt  with 
Wilson’s  Phosphate  Mills 
%  From  1  to  JO  IT.  F.  S  ad  for  catalogue. 
£ -L  WILSON  BROS.  Sole  ivOrs.,  Easton,  Pa. 
Or.  Mr.  Hug  will  eonmeiuot  tin-  *ITert  of  all  your  time  and  in . .  spent  on 
high-grade  fertiliser,  high-pebt-d  -seed,  careful  preparation  of  -oil.  plautinv 
and  cultivating.  Meet  him  inure  than  hnlf-wuy  with  an  up-to-date  Sprayer 
.md  protect  against  Idfght  in  the  same  operation-  •  it's  as  lin.-l  ,  ;o  get  your 
ixitatoes  as  lightning  is  to  strike  your  baru  ami  it  ts  mure  .sin-.-  iu  its  destnn-- 
tiuu.  Don't  you  believe  in  insurance? 
<  IRON  AGE 
include  many  sixes  and  styles  of  equipment  from  which 
to  etloose  the  cine  that  will  best  insure  your  crop  against 
loss.  Good  for  tomatoes,  cabbage,  pickles, 
cantaloupe  and  other  row  crops.  Ask  for  our _  ft, 
"Spray'’  book.  Also,  a  guide  telling  ••When,  *rwr 
How  and  What  to  Spray  With.”  Don’t  wait  f 
until  Mr.  ling  arrives  or  you  may  have  to 
adept  poor,  slow  and  costly  methods. 
BATEMAN  M'F'G  CO..  Box  210,Greuloch,N.J. 
SPRAYERS 
Four  or  Six  Rcr  3 
55 
or 
100 
gallons 
heaithy  plants,  prompt  shipment,  and  eond  order 
delivery.  Descriptive  list  True  H.  AUSTIN,  Felton,  Del. 
SP  F  n  C  O  |S|— I J  old.;  n  Orange 
C  U  w  ft  H-rowed  yellow  Hint 
Seed  Corn,  $2.50  per  bushel.  .Sample  and  circular -free. 
Harry  Vail,  New  Milford,  Orange  Co.,  X.  V. 
_ _ _ For  Him 
TOMATO  PI  A  NT^-CflflBfll3E.  tomato.  pepper. 
I  LMYlttlU  r  A-AIV  ID  CELtRy  ftHD  SWEET  POTATO 
PLANTS  EUR  SALE.  Snecini  pt  j •  -■ on  big  lots, 20,000  or 
im  -  .  Send  for  our  price  list  of  Ml  l.indfc  of  plants. 
ROMANCE  SEED  END  PLANT  FARM.  Ljleii  8oot>  8  San.  Chesnold.  Oel. 
VpapLahlp  Plank  Sweet  Potato  Plants,  100,  50c.; 
legcidum  ridins  :m  w  per  i.ikjo,  „ot 
1  icpaid.  Cabbage,  lou.s.ic.,  P.,.-.q,:Md  r.urly  Toinntoes.liHi, 
flue  Postpaid.  Scndtor  111  tm  DAVID  ROOWAY,  Hanir.  Del. 
SLUG-SHOT 
USED  FROM  OCEAN  TO  OCEAN  FOR  34  YEARS 
Sold  by  Seed  Dealers  of  America 
Raves  Currants,  Potatoes,  Cabbage,  Melons,  Flowers, Trees  and 
Shrubs  from  Insects.  But  up  in  popular  packages  at  popular 
prices.  Write  for  free  pamphlet  on  Bug.-,  uul  Blights,  ole.,  to 
B.  HAMMOND,  Beacon,  (Fishkill-on-Hudson)  New  York 
