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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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OHIO STATE HORTICULTURAL 
SOCIETY. 
Part II. 
President Wm. Miller’s address was 
fraught with good points and timely sug¬ 
gestions suited to the local needs and con¬ 
ditions of Ohio. Horticulture is yet in the 
experimental stage. He spoke of the in¬ 
creased interest in apples and their cul¬ 
ture among the growers of fruit In our 
State, and the character of later discus¬ 
sions emphasized this fact. Prof. V. H. 
Davis read a paper on the subject of 
"Moth Trajjs.’’ As has been declared by 
our most reliable horticultural papers, 
practical tests of these “lantern” moth 
traps have proven them a failure. It is 
evident that the traps catch only the 
adults or winged insects, and these are 
seldom the real enemies of the fruit 
grower. Most of the few injurious insects 
caught belonged to the enemies of field 
crops. Seldom are any but male beetles 
trapped. To claim that these traps take 
the place of spraying is ridiculous. They 
cannot possibly have any influence on fun¬ 
gus diseases, and are almost a total fail¬ 
ure as destroyers of injurious insects such 
as the Codling moth. In one case eight 
Codling moths were caught in 15 nights, 
and in another only two of the same kind 
of pest were caught in 100 nights. The 
“moth traps” are a form of lantern fitted 
with “reflector wings” against which the 
insects are supposed to fly, causing them 
to drop into a vessel of water bearing a 
film of kerosene. In comparative tests a 
common lantern caught just about as 
many insects. The use of such contri¬ 
vances, upon the whole, does more harm 
than good. Prof. Hicks, in his paper on 
“Grape Rot Conditions in Northern Ohio,” 
reported success in the thorough spraying 
of grape vineyards with Bordeaux. This 
season’s work was more conclusive than 
ever. Power sprayers have not proven sat¬ 
isfactory. The spray is preferably direct¬ 
ed by hand in order to reach all the clus¬ 
ters, which is positively necessary if the 
greatest good be accomplished. Grape rot 
has undoubtedly come to stay; and to be 
successful in growing grapes cultivation 
and spraying must go hand in hand. If we 
do not cultivate it is little use to spray. 
Prof. Parrott gave a very interesting talk 
on “Recent Investigations of the Codling 
Moth,” illustrated with the stereopticon. 
The eggs of the Codling moth, contrary to 
former belief, are often laid on the leaves 
of the apple tree. As soon as the young 
larva hatches out it makes its way to the 
young apples and seeks a suitable place 
to begin its feeding. This in nine cases out 
of ten is at the calyx or “blo.s.som end.” 
A thorough spraying just ijrevious to this 
time, while the leaf-like expansions of the 
calyx are open, leaves a generous deposit 
of poison right where the young worm 
will find it. The smallest particle of poison 
eaten by the w'orm will cause its death. 
Otherwise the larva eats its way Into 
and about the core until it is full-grown 
and ready to emerge and seek a suitable 
shelter in which to pupate or change from 
the larva to the adult form. At this stage 
it eats its way to one side until it comes 
to the surface of the apple and punctures 
the skin. It does not immediately leave 
the apple, however, but at once cunningly 
‘•l)lug.s” the hole it has made with its own 
tastings to prevent its falling out at an 
inoi)portune moment and being devoured 
by a bird. Here it awaits for some time, 
the dropping of the sickening and dying 
apple, to be carried to the ground. In 
order to determine whether or not the 
birds were able to do any effective work 
in destroying these larvfs it was decided to 
find at what time of day the worms ven¬ 
tured out of their concealment to seek a 
(Inal retreat in which to pupate. Apples 
known to contain the larv® were suspend¬ 
ed by a cord above a large but very deli¬ 
cately adjusted electric button upon which 
they must drop when they left the fruit, 
(lontact with this electric device set a 
"buzzer” in operation which would in¬ 
stantly call the attention of the investi¬ 
gator. It was found that a large percent¬ 
age came out at from 8 to 10 o’clock at 
night, thus escaping while the birds were 
asleep, and in ample time to seek a secure 
hiding place before morning. 
“Roadside Planting” Mr. Freeman be¬ 
lieves in and practices planting apple 
trees along the highways. He has had 
some experience in thus growing and 
fruiting “living fence posts,” and he re¬ 
ported a fence of this kind that had been 
a successful one for 12 years. No appar¬ 
ent injury has come from fastening the 
Knee to the bodies of the trees, which 
produce profitable crops of apples. He 
recommends the late Winter varieties for 
roadside planting and has liad no trouble 
from thefts of llie fruit. Hven where trees 
border a school lot the school boys do not 
seem inclined to commit serious depreda¬ 
tions. Mr. Freeman was asked what va¬ 
rieties he used in this particular case, and 
he frankly admitted that he had planted 
the Ben Davis and Mann apples and the 
Kieffer pear. [Great laughter]. He finds 
the Rome Beauty and York Imperial good 
sorts for roadside planting. In the subse¬ 
quent discussion roadside planting was 
criticised on the grounds that, as a rule, 
tiees scattered about a country place in 
this fashion would be more likely to be 
neglected than when set in one solid block 
in an orchard. The objection was not well 
founded, however, as it was shown that 
trees along roadsides, either public or pri¬ 
vate, are very accessible for manuring, 
mulching and spraying—especially more so 
where the ground, as a rule, is rough and 
uneven. The dust from the roadway, Mr. 
Freeman thought, did the trees good. 
Apple trees were said to be more suitable 
for roadside planting than taller trees, 
such as the maple, as the taller growing 
trees shade the roadway and prevent the 
mud from drying up in Spring. 
Prof. Lazenby read a very interesting 
report of the forestry committee. The 
destruction of our forests may not have 
affected our rainfall materially. But there 
Is hardly a question but that our springs 
are weaker than they were originally. 
Certain it i.s that our hillsides, where the 
timber has been long removed, are rapidly 
wearing away—the floods of falling water 
carrying the soil mellowed by cultivation 
far down into the valleys. Not only this, 
but where the fertile soil has all been 
worn and washed away there are com¬ 
plaints of the barren and worthless sub¬ 
soil being carried down and deposited upon 
the fertile soil of the bottoms. An elo¬ 
quent plea was made for the reclothing of 
our steep, rough hillsides with timber. 
This should be encouraged for shelter, pro¬ 
tection and ornament. Twenty-five per 
cent of the whole area of our State should 
be maintained in timber. In truth, there 
is now but 14 per cent, and the work of 
destruction goes on. Belts of timber are 
excellent protections for orchards. Open 
ditches may have their banks held secure 
l»y a row of trees. Roadsides should be 
ornamented by growing trees. Church 
and school yards may be made much more 
attractive by shade trees. Hillsides of 
difficult cultivation should be planted to 
a succession of the best varieties of forest 
trees. No stock should be allowed to run 
among the young and growing trees. 
Great precaution should be exercised 
against fire. Pruning and training should 
be for a development of trunk rather than 
bi’anches. Aim to plant two good trees 
for every one cut down. Good trees grow 
just as well as poor ones. The after dis¬ 
cussion developed the fact that our elms— 
the grandest of our shade trees—are har¬ 
bors for (he canker worm. Happily the 
application of a band of birdlime—a very 
sticky and durable substance—to the 
trunks of the trees will prevent the ascent 
of the worms This is said to be a very 
efficient protection. In any case, either on 
lawn or in orchard. F. H. ballou. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you will get a quick reply and 
"a square deal.” See our guarantee 8th page. 
Difference of Opinion. 
Makers of rural mail boxes are al¬ 
lowed to use thin metal in a round box, 
on their claim that it is the strongest 
form. One concern, however, contends 
that rust and the elements are no re¬ 
specters of form, and stubbornly keeps 
on making square boxes of double the 
average weight. Circulars with the 
why and wherefore sent by the Bond 
Steel Post Company, Adrian, Mich.— 
Adv. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you will get a quick reply and 
"a square deal.” See our guarantee 8th page. 
Fruit Packages 
Send postal for our latest catalogue of 
Climax Baskets and Bushel Stave Baskets 
for Peaches, Grapes, Melons, and other 
fruits and products. Low 
delivered prices quoted 
on carloads of 12,(XX) 
or more peach or 
grape Climax, 
6,(X)0 or more mel¬ 
on Climax, or on 
1(X) or more dozen 
Bushel Baskets, 
all with covers. 
Th« Pierce Williams Co., 
South Haven, Mich. 
150 acres of them. All kinds and 
varieties. Smooth, clean, atrongr- 
rooted stock at Ion eat prices. 33 
years experience. Special terms to 
club makers. New catalog free. 
Write for it before you forget it 
•EO.«. SWEET lURSEIT CO., loi leos, Ouiillli, Riv York. 
PLANTS. 
VINES. 
Northern-Grown Fruit trees 
Grown in the best section of northern New York. 
Hardy, thrifty and well grown. “Highest quality; 
lowest price.” Headquarters for Parking Heal¬ 
ers’ Orders. 75,001) Peaches, largo stock of Apples, 
Pears, Cherries and Plums; three grades. Send for 
my free and interesting Spring Catalogue. Valuable 
Premium with, early orders. 
MARTIN WAHL., Dept. H, Rochester, N. Y. 
Enormous Bearing 
as well as its tender,julcy, fine flavored 
fruit and hardy character, makes the 
York Imperial the favorite winter 
apple. Excellent keeper, shapely and 
fine colored. Should be on every list, 
jonathnn and 34 other choice varieties 
% CATALOGUE FREE. 
HARRISOR’S NURSERIES, Boi 29, Btrilo, Id. 
system of fighting 
II ■ Insects and Fungi has 
been Investigated for several 
months by some of the experiment sta¬ 
tions. A copy of our new book, just from 
the press, has been sent to every station. 
Ask your station about It; and write for 
the book. It means dollars in your pocket. 
The Reinleln Gasoline Torch Co., Mt. Vernon, Ill. 
rumps 
that 
Mix 
SPRAY* 
I* and clean the 
strainer automatical¬ 
ly are the only ones worth 
while. Other kinds clog and 
stop the spray. The 
Empire King, Garfield u-nd 
.. Orchaerd MonaLrcK 
are easiest I n the work, finest in the 
spray and the only kind with auto- 
msUo ftjdtstor and brushes for keeping the 
strainer oless. Nosp 9 tltfolisgewlth these 
pumps. Book on spraying free for tbeaskiog. 
Fmj) FORCE PITHF 00 ., 
^ 2 11 th St. Ilmira, N. Y., 
C ACTII.S DAHLIA.S, .300 varieties. Including 
all of the finest European Novelties. HARI>Y 
PHI.HX. 100 varieties. HARHY POMPON 
OHRYSANTIIEMIIMS, 60 varieties. Send 
for catalogue of thes- three specialties. North 
.Shore Ferneries, Ferns <6 Flowers, Beverly, Mass 
W®® TREES 
SpecialtieM: Apple, 16c; Peach. 12c; Cherry, 16c. Small fruit plants, 
Roses, vines. 100*page catalogue free. 2 New Red Cross currants 
10c. Heoreta of Fruit Growing, 150 photos, 10c. Copy 
Qreen's Fruit Grower free. Good salary paid for work at home. 
QRCEN’8 NURSERY CO., Rochester, N.Y. 
You Will Find 
Our Fruit Trees, Vines, Shrubs, Roses, 
Palms, etc., perfectly healthy, weU- 
growu and true to name. 
Send for Catalogue. 
P. J. BERCKNIANS CO. (INC.), 
Frultland Nurseries, 
Established 1856. AUGUSTA, GA. 
The Ttee of Life 
is one budded upon a branched root seedling, buds 
from bearing trees, dug by our root-protecting tree 
digger. Apple orchards that hear early. Also Small 
Fruits at VVholesale Prices. Pear, Plum, Cherry. 
Everything In Nursery and Greenhouse Culture 
we furnish true to name. We guarantee safe delivery. 
Send for Catalogue. CKNTRAL MICHIGAN 
NURSKRIKS. Michigan’s Leading Nurseries and 
Rose Growers, Kalamazoo, Mich. 
AGENTS WANTED. Mention this paper. 
TREES BRED FOR BEARINQ 
Direct from the Nursery to the Grower. 
Weitt Michlipan Treen are **bred for 
bearlnfft’’ every bud cut from the best fruited 
bearing trees, insures stock true to name and 
variety. Over three million Apple, Peach, Plum, 
Pear and Quince Trees. Also ornamental trees 
and shrubs. Send for beautifully illustrated 
catalogue. We mail It free- 
WEST MICHIGAir mTRSERIES, 
Box 04, Benton Harbor^ Blclu 
REST SMALL FRUITS. 
standard and improved varieties of Raspberries, 
Blackberries, Gooseberries, Currants, Grapes, Strawberries, 
•t«. Svery pUnt growo End guErmnteed by me. Shlp^only eleen, vlgorotig, 
well rooted, froah dug pUnU tbet girt resulti. Write for Ute oetelog. 
Allen L. Wood, Wholesale Grower, Rochester.N.Y. 
iSjilGRAPE VINES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fnilt.,Tree«, Jkc. Best Root¬ 
ed stock. Genuine, cheap. 2 sample vines mailed for 10c. 
Descriptive price-list free. LKWIS BUKatU, rradeala.M.!. 
GRAPE VINES 
Cvrimnta, GooMbcrrles, Black- 
berrlM, Ra.pbcrrlc^ Btravr- 
berries. Price List KkKE. 
Send 20 stamp for lllnstrated dsaoriptive catalos. 
T.S. HUBBARD CO. Fredonia, H.V. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS7r.r,nr;r 
t.itic.s U) suit. Prlcc.s low. K. W-Jenkins, Dover, IKil. 
SAMPLE'8TRAWBTRRY;;SrXur 
1902. List free how we grow strawberries. 
KEVITT’S PLANT FARM, Athenia, N. J. 
CLIMAX STRAWBERRY-fo“ri.'^rar. 
eat producer. For particulars see Rural of June 21, 
or send postal for our new Berry catalogue. Big stock- 
Best Berry Plants of all good kinds. Bottom prices. 
8LAYMAKER & SON, Dover, Del. 
Strawberry Culture. 
By M. Chawpord. Over 40 years’ exiierlenee. 
A 60-page Book—not a catalogue. Send 10 cents 
for a copy, read It, then return It and get yonr 
money back If you want to. 
M. CRAWFORD COMPANY, 
Box 1005. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 
lEND IOC FOR 40.PA6EBOOKLET 
S' 
Tells how to grow Mvea ton. of sorghum hay 
per acre. Chapters on Soybean, cow pea, beet 
end strawberry culture. All about cement laying. 
Illustrated plan of hog house. Price list free. 
Address IVAXHO F. BKOWai, Oxford, O. 
A FAVORITE. 
Why is the Arctic Peach Tiecoming' 
such a Favorite ? And where can I secure 
them ? 
Answer.— Pecause it is a good-sized 
Yellow Freestone of good quality, and 
is so hardy that it produces a full crop 
when all other varieties fail. They can 
be bought of Call’s Nurseries, Perry, O. 
Call has also a large stock of the 
Graves Peaches. This is said to be the 
finest Early Yellow Freestone Peach 
grown. No orchard is complete without 
both of these New Varieties. 
This illustration was made from the 
photograph of a field of Timothy. 
The portion on the left was not, 
that on the right was, fertilized with 
Nitrate of Soda 
400 pounds to the acre. Every far¬ 
mer is interested in getting the 
heaviest possible yield of grass. 
The latest edition of our Hiilletin, “ Pood 
for Plants,” contains an excellent article on 
“ Grass Growing for Profit,” witli proof 
that the yield of oani-cured liay may be in¬ 
creased 1000 pounds per acre for each 100 
pounds of Nitrate of Soda used, will be sent 
/ree to all interested. Send name on Post Card. 
’ WILLIAM f». MYERS. Director, 
lit John Street, Room 128, New York 
DWYER’S 1903 SPRING CATALOGUE 
Two Hundred Acres of Hardy Fruits and Ornamentals. 
Reliable desoriptiou.s; perfect illustrations and beautiful colored plates. T. .1. Dwyer’s Book on 
Hardy Tree.s, Plants and Vines 25 cents. This work will be sent po.stpaid, free, for all .Spring 
orders. The Catalogue is free. Write for it to-day. 
T. J. DWYER &. SON, Orange County Nurseries, Cornwall, N. Y. 
TREES 
ttQ 100 —■^T’PLB, pear, plum and PEACH; healthy, true to name 
and Fumigated. Ail kinds of trees and plants at low wholesale 
prices. Don’t buy until you get our catalogue, which is free, or send list of wants for 
special price. Address RELIANCE NURSERY, Box 1, Geneva, New York. 
FRUIT TREES 
Just a.s represented. Will save you disap¬ 
pointment. Suffer one indorsement from 
the hundreds of distinguished fruit growers 
whom I supply : 
“ The 1500 trees sent me in April, 1902, and the 1200 sent me this Fall, have caused 
me to raise my Ideal several points as to what constitutes a first-class, well- 
developed tree. Enclosed find another order for Spring 1908.”—Grant Hltchlngs. 
Has such indorsement any significance ? MM C tJUtt iTl/ W# 
Catalogue on application. Address WffLC Wp vUyUQSp #«• * • 
THORO’BRED TREES 
grrowu on the same principles of breeding 
and" selection as have been applied for 
years in the improvement of the high-grade 
dairy cow and other domestic animals. 
You can buy the “common stock” trees, the “Beef kind ” anywhere, the kind that are grown to sell. 
^ , But ROGERS TREES are DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS. 
Our plan leads onward and iqjward toward the production of trees with a pedigree for regular bear¬ 
ing, productiveness and fine fruit, and that’s one reason why Rogers Trees are the Safest Trees 
and the Best Trees that money can buy. Our Tree Breeder will tell you more about it. We send it 
free for one year if you mention The Rural New-Yorker. 
THE TREE BREEDERS. Rogers on the Hill, Dansville, N. Y. 
