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October 3 
THE RURAL NE W-Y O R K E R. 
FARMERS' CLUB 
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A FILTER FOR A CISTERN. 
Can a filter be made that will purify the 
entire volume of water fiowing from house 
roof into cistern as fast as it falls? If so, 
state how made. w. s. 
Sabillasville, Md. 
A simple filtering arrangement for a 
cistern is made by enclosing the bottom 
of the suction pipe in a chamber built 
of soft brick or filtering stone. Its ca¬ 
pacity may be 20 to 30 gallons, and is 
built round to give strength. The cis¬ 
tern should be so arranged that the bot¬ 
tom of cistern and sides of filtering 
chamber can be cleaned occasionally, 
and in this way these filters give good 
satisfaction. No cistern should be with¬ 
out one unless there is some more thor- 
04 ]gh means of filtering at hand. But if 
W. S. wishes to have the water filtered 
as it falls he will have to build a filter 
somewhat after the plan as shown in the 
diagram. Fig. 260. The filter is flat-bot¬ 
tomed, sloping slightly towards the cis¬ 
tern. There is a layer of brick on the 
bottom; on this, in order named, layers 
of charcoal, sand and gravel, the total 
filtering material occupying about one- 
FII/J'EU FOR CISTERN. Fig. 2(50. 
half of the filter. The water, as soon as 
It falls, begins to filter and passes into 
the cistern in a pure state. The size of 
the filter will depend upon the size of 
cistern, roof, etc. Usually one holding 
from 25 to 30 barrels is found large 
enough. An overflow pipe is fitted to it 
near the top as. during a very heavy 
shower, it is liable to overflow. An 
opening is left large enough so that it 
can be cleaned out when necessary and 
refilled with new material. A roof be¬ 
comes the lodging place of impure mat¬ 
ter which is liable to taint the water- 
dust, droppings of birds, dead insects, 
etc. Whether one has a filter or not it 
is a good plan to have the leader pipe 
so attached as to be readily swung from 
the cistern to a waste pipe. When it is 
not raining have the leader go into the 
waste pipe, and after it has rained suffi¬ 
ciently to clean the roof, swing leader 
back to the cistern connections. 
G. DAVIS. 
FALL PLANTING FOR BUSH FRUITS. 
I have practiced Fall setting for over 25 
years. My worst failures have invariably 
been from Spring setting. My reasons for 
Fall setting are the much earlier start in 
the Spring, one can usually fit the ground 
better, and one is surer of fresh stock that 
has not been kept in cellars or heeled in 
through the Winter. There is a marked 
difference between Fall and Spring setting 
of the black raspberry. The Fall-set will 
be nearly a month ahead, and the first 
crop with me is nearly double. A neighbor 
produced 90 bushels one year from Fall 
setting from one acre of ground. I have 
never known Spring setting to yield half 
of that amount. I usually set in Novem¬ 
ber, or after the frost has killed the 
leaves. Red raspberries and blackberries 
do equally as well, provided they have 
branch roots to prevent the frost lifting 
them out of the ground. I cut off all the 
canes from the roots and cover the hills 
well, and if possible put a forkful of ma¬ 
nure on the hill, and remove it in the 
Spring. Should any plants fail they can 
be set in the Spring. I have learned from 
watching for several years that we are li¬ 
able to have a dry spell about the time 
one is ready to set out plants, and many 
fall to grow, whereas the l^all-set will be¬ 
gin to grow ami get the roots well estab¬ 
lished so the plants will stand a dry spell 
without loss. Currants and gooseberries 
are better set in the Fall. They bud very 
early, often before the ground can be fit¬ 
ted. I have set them in the Fall and had 
them bear the following year. 
Onondaga Co., N. Y. chas. mills. 
We always plant all kinds of nursery 
stock in the Fall here except blackcap 
raspberries, dewberries and strawberries. 
These all have tender roots apt to winter- 
kill, and do not do so well planted in the 
Fall, as the roots are not matured. As to 
blackberries, red raspberries, gooseberries 
and currants, we much. prefer Fail to 
Spring planting, as a larger per cent live 
and they make a better growth than if 
planted in Spring. The same rule will ap¬ 
ply to fruit trees. chas. wrtoht. 
Delaware. 
Transplanting Strawberries. 
O. W. R., Upper Marlboro, Md.—Can I with¬ 
out injury to bed or to plants taken up. 
lift plants from a thickly matted narrow 
straw'berry row, set last May, and trans¬ 
plant with security of a paying crop next 
Spring and a good bed for future bearing? 
I did not thin nor cut any runners from 
the bed, because it was very late set and 
slow starting to grow, and probably one- 
third died. If T may safely do this, when 
is the proper time to transplant, and what 
distance should I .set (hem? How close 
should T leave the plants in the plant bed 
for best results for fruit ne.vi Spring? 
Ans.—I f you set the strawberry plants 
in May of this year you can remove 
them with safety and without injury to 
the bed, or rather to the plants remain¬ 
ing. If you could select a time when 
the soil would be moist and adhere to 
the roots they could be transplanted 
with a good lot of earth attached to the 
roots. This treatment would insure a 
good crop of fruit next season. If, how¬ 
ever, these plants were set one year ago 
the past May, they could not be re¬ 
moved with any degree of safety or suc¬ 
cess. The proper time to plant is now, 
just as soon as possible, then the plants 
will have two months in which to grow 
and develop before the growing season 
is past this year, and fully twb months 
more to grow in the Spring before 
fruiting. Set the plants two feet apart 
in the row and four feet apart between 
the rows. The plants in the original 
bed should be six inches apart every 
way for best results the coming season. 
T. J. DWYER. 
Our apples are only one-third of a full 
crop and one-third of what we have are 
not fit to barrel on account of imperfec¬ 
tions from late frost in May, followed by 
three weeks of rain and cloudy w'eather, 
inducing considerable fungus. We have no 
buyers except home men; they are paying 
$1.25 to $1.75 per barrel and they furnish 
barrel to pack in. We have not invited 
buyers from a distance for the reason that 
we felt confident it would not pay them to 
come, and the result would be unsatisfac¬ 
tory. I put it strongly to say we have one- 
third of a full crop, and I feel sure that 
ihis estimate is high enough to include the 
Western States in general. My tw’o sons 
and I have 12,000 apple trees of commercial 
varieties in bearing (largely Ben Davis) 
and will not have over 500 barrels on the 
whole orchard. Many other commercial 
orchards are about the same, but some 
small orchards in a few favored places, are 
better. In fact, our orchards are so near 
a failure that we are taking no interest 
in them; will sell to some local buyer for 
what we can get. Our trees are in fine 
condition; prospect for next year is good. 
Oregon, Mo. n. f. m. 
Fellfn’s “Painted Lady’’ Pear.— This 
is a new pear originated about 15 years or 
more ago, supposed to be a seedling from 
the Kleffer. The Painted Lady is a very 
strong grower, considerably stronger than 
the Kieffer, very hardy, with deep green 
large heavy foliage, and the limbs and 
branches very thick and heavy; comes in 
bearing early, two to three years after 
planting, always setting its fruit well and 
perfectly, and a very abundant bearer. 
Trunk very large and of a most beautiful 
color, deep yellow and sometimes with a 
beautiful red cheek from which it derives 
its name. It ripens in September. The 
keeping qualities of this pear are remark¬ 
ably good, with no hollowness or softness 
in the core, such as we find in the Le 
Conte and some other varieties. For can¬ 
ning or preserving purposes this pear with¬ 
out exception is as good as any. The fruit 
hangs on the tree until fully matured. 
The flavor is similar to the Kieffer, but a 
little more tart, and the skin is always 
clear and bright and never turns dark as 
long as the flesh keeps sound. o. f. f. 
Pensaukln, N. J. 
R. N.-Y.—The fruit sent was large and 
handsome—a fair speciment weighing 15 
ounces. The description given above is very 
fair. The “flavor" is better than Kieffer. 
When baked in syrup the pears were ex¬ 
cellent, the texture of the fruit being much 
better than that of the Kieffer. 
give 
GRIP CONVALKSCKNCK 
There’s nothing better 
than Scott’s Emulsion after 
the grip. When the fever 
is gone the body is left weak 
and exhausted; the nervous 
system is completely run 
down and vitality is low. 
Two things to do: 
strength to the whole body 
and new force to the nerves. 
Scott’s Emulsion will do it; 
contains just what the worn- 
out system needs. 
Rich blood, healthy flesh, 
resistive force, more and bet¬ 
ter nourishment are what 
Scott’s Emulsion supplies to 
the convalescent. 
We'll send you a sample free upon request. 
SCOTT & ROWNE, 409 Pearl Street, New York. 
A dollar in time saves nine, 
when you ward off Contagious Abortion by 
using the 1 standard remedy C H L O R O.- 
NAPTHOLEUM DIP. The surest germi¬ 
cide known. Kills all germs, mange, itch, ticks, 
scabs, lice, on all live stock—keeps off Flies— 
Invigorates the stock. Sure preventive of hog 
cholera. 1 gal., $1.50; 5 gals., $0;75; 10 g^s., 
$12.50; freight paid. The West Disinfecting..Co., 
Inc., 4 E. .59th St., New York. Booklet free. 
WE TANK U 
iPB ORDERS 
FOR CYPRESS WATER TANKS 
NO TASTE OR COLOR TO WATER 
EVERLASTING 
K.\ M’H H.CARTEKCO., 20 Cortland St., X.Y. 
Tins IS THK 
Best Season 
to plant Apple, Pear, Plum. Cherry, guince. and Nut 
Trees. All the Small Fruits, and Hardy Ornamentals 
named In ourfroeAFTUMN CATAEOLl'E. Write 
lor it. Our stock tirst-olaSB. Prices reasonable. 
T. J. DWYEU & SON, 
Orange Coiiiitv Nurseries, Cornwall. N. V 
affiGRAPEWNES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fnilta,Tree», Ac. BeatRo^ 
ed atock. Genuine, cheap. * sample vbi^ea mailed for l(fe 
Deacrlptlve prlce-llat free. LkWlS BOUCU. Fredcala* k.T. 
T'lMOTHY SEED.— Choice new seed, grown on I 
* new clean land, extra cleaned, $1.40 per bush., bags 
included. Write for prices on all farm and Grass seeds. 
Address, Katekin’s Seed House. Shenandoah, Iowa. 
ELBERTA 
PEACH TREES 
We offer 2,000,(K)0 Blberta June Buds, besides argt 
stock of Belle of Georgia, Mamie Ross, Hi ley. Car 
man, Greensboro, etc., all for Fall delivery. Big as 
sortment of 2-year Apple, l-year Pear and Cherry 
and small fruit plants. Write for catalogue. 
Cliattanooga Hurseries, Chattanooga, Temi. 
"MISSING LINK” 
They will give you fresh aiiplcs every day In the yeai 
without cold storage. Write for circulars. • 
U. M. STONE, Stull, Pa. 
DIRECT FROM 
'atwholesaiI pplcSThe GROWER 
'Full Line. Best stock. LoVr Pl'iceBi 
'EBOvEHNismco.. RyHrs;Ei.?.T. 
Fruit Trees Planting 
A compleie line ol Nursery Slock. Genesee v.illey gro^vn. 
Notllieche.i|>estbuttliel)est. Catalng free to interested parties. 
THE SWEET NURSERY CO., 245 Main St., Dansville, N. Y. 
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. 
NORTHERN GROWN TREES. 
Best climate. Best soil Best for the Fruit 
Grower. Best for A gent and Dealer. Best Cata¬ 
logue. Best Prices. My treatment and trees make 
permanent customers. Once tried, always wanted. 
Catalogue free. Instructive. Interesting. 
* MAuTIN WAHL, Rochester, N Y 
2 , 000,000 
ORCHARDISTS 
We Want Your 
Want List. 
GRAPE VINES 
Cnrranta. Gooseberrie*. Blacls* 
berries, ilaspberrles, Straw-^ 
berries. Price List FREE. Asi 
Send *c »Uinp for lllnstrsWd dcscriptlre catalog. 
T. S. HUBBARD CO. Fredonia, N. Y. 
Clenwood Nurseries 
Most complete assortment of choice 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Vines 
Bend for Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue. 
THK WM. H. MOON CO., MOBBI8VILLK, PA. 
!>0 miles from New York; 30 miles from Philadelphia. 
For the Fall of 1903 
We are In the market again with a large stock of 
choice Fruit, Forest, and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs. 
Vines, eic. The oldest and largest nursery In New 
Kngland. 2('0 acres in trees. Satisfaction guaranteed 
to all customers. Send tor catalogue. Address 
TREES 
THE STEPHEN HOYT’S SONS CO., 
New Canaan, Conn. 
. Fruit & Ornamental, 
[.Shrubs, Roses, Bulbs 
Lnd Plants. 
Catalogue No.1.112 pages, 
free to purchaHernof rniit 
andOrnamentalTrees. 1^. 3,64 
nages, to buyers of Holland Bul()s and Green- 
r liouse plants. Try us, satisfaction guaranteed 
Corresisjndence solicited. 50th year. 44 greenhouses. 
1000 acres. . — 
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., 
PAINESVILLE, OHIO^ 
Fall the Be^ 
time to plant 
all hardy varieties of Trees and Plants. We grow the 
best trees true to name. 100,000 Apple Treesfor 
sale at wholes alb prices. Savehalf your inonej 
by buying direct of us. Send for FREK Catalogue. A 
copy of Green’s Fruit Grower will be given If you 
mention this paper. Address, 
Green’s Nursery Co., Rocliester, N. Y. 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH 
is but one of htiiulreds of varieties of trees grown 
by ns. We send FRKE, upon request, new hand¬ 
some, complete illustrated catalogue, giving valu¬ 
able hints and suggestions on selection and care 
of stock. We have Largest Niirseries. Most Com¬ 
plete Facilities in >riehigan. Write us to-day. 
CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY, 
Ni]r-,c-rjmen. I-lorists, l.aiKlsi.ai)0.\rc!iite<.ts. Kal.iiim^oo, Mkll. 
TRUE AMERICAN 
GINSENG. 
Plants, 1, 2, 3 and 4-year old and .seeds. 
Also, new, rare and standard fruit trees. 
H. H. KELLNER, DANBURY, CONN. 
WHY NOT GROW GINSENG? 
IT IS THK GOLD WINNER. We sell Northern 
Penusylvaula Wild Roots. The best, surest and 
cheapest to start with. Write for prices. 
S. H. BIHGGS. Warren, Pa. 
Low 
ur Trees are True. We don't buy anything 
prices. Catalogue. 
fOODVlEW NURSERIES, B.2. Mt. Holly Springs,Pa 
rADK TREES succeed where 
IAH^fge!^eTy. OTHERS FAIL 
IT Fruit Book Free, Result of 78 years’ experience 
"stark BROS, Louisiana, Mo.; Dansville, N. Y.; Etc 
y Illustrated Catalogue of Trees and Plants at 
WHOLESALE PRICES. Buy direct, and save 
immissions. 1 pay the freight when cash accom- 
".o! PETERSON, MONTROSE NURSERIES, 
Montrose, N. Y. 
> 20000.000 
WORTH OF 
I “Can be marketed annually In China,” 
ConsulJohnson from Amoy,China. EntireLhiMM 
«..._ .AA /wvn nXA^IoIrtnl 
irrower! Easily grown, jrronwi »o 
statements seem falsehoods 
4 -year old Ginseng is worth *40,000—this 1* “ 
servative statement. Hardy .any'vhere In the 
and Canada. We sell cultivated roots ana 
■tratified seed. *10 to *50 worth, proiierlycarM 
for.^iU yield a small fortune. Send f®'' 
I Booli on enormous, enKlIyenrned profit In Ginseng an 
I copy of magaziuot “ Tbo Giuseng Garden. _ 
CniNESEvUIERKAN GINSENGS 
DEPT. Ea ACR ANTON, PA. 
* 25,000 made from one-half acre. 
G NSEN G -d C^=Torfn^?oPkag 
thousands of dollars 
(yorth. Roots and seeds for sale. 
lee and get our booklet C. W. telling 
MCD(%ELL GINSENG GARDEN . Jophn. Mo.^ 
1904 
—Pull crop from Layer Strawberry Plants; 
$3 per I.OOO. Try Fall Pkiutinji; ‘‘s'. 
KEVITi'SPLANT FARM, Athenia,>- 
tOGERS GUARANTEE IS 5 TO I. f m 
BOGERS ON THE HILL, Dansiille.N J. 
$8 PER 100 . 
X! ""’Sir 
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