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April 7 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER.' 
MARKETS. 
REVIEW AMD OUTLOOK. 
HOTHOUSE PRODUCTS.— Cucumbers 
are in fair demand, selling at $1 per dozen 
for best quality. Tomatoes are dull. 
Western asparagus is lower. Cauliflowers 
are scarce. There is a good call for prime 
Long Island rhubarb. 
MILK PRICES.—At the meeting of the 
Milk Exchange March 28, it was decided 
that, beginning April 1, the price to the 
producer should be lowered % cent per 
quart. This brings it down to 2% cents per 
quart to all points subject to the 26-cent 
freight rate. 
THE BUTTER MARKET is in very 
good condition. The demand has been 
brisk enough to clear up the offerings 
promptly. On account of the scarcity of 
extras, some lots not entitled to this grade 
have been selling at top price. Prime 
State dairy sells readily at 24 cents, but 
most that is offered goes from one to three 
cents lower. Factory and imitation cream¬ 
ery are in moderate demand. 
ARRIVALS OF EGGS are heavy, and 
top prices are three cents per dozen lower 
than in our last report. The market is 
decidedly easier. In the Produce Ex¬ 
change, March 27, 20 cases of duck eggs 
sold at 25 cents. Some egg dealers here 
expect to commence putting stock in re¬ 
frigerators in a few days. At the present 
low prices, it is quite likely that a good 
many will be disposed of in this way. 
GRAIN.— Wheat is active and 3% cents 
higher than last reported. This is partly 
caused by the rumor of a 20-per-cent re¬ 
duction in the French crop. It is said that 
indications point to an unusually heavy 
crop in Nebraska. Corn is firm. A special 
feature of the trade March 30 was the sale 
of 1,000,000 bushels for export. The large 
dealers have increased their stocks some¬ 
what, but their general policy has been not 
to buy much high-priced corn. The home 
trade on ungraded white oats is good. 
There is some export inquiry for rye. Bar¬ 
ley and buckwheat are dull. Clover and 
Timothy seed are down five to ten cents 
per bushel in Toledo. 
The Week’s Quotations. 
Saturday, March 31, 1900. 
BUTTER. 
Creamery, Western, extras, lb.. 
Western, firsts . 
Western, seconds . 
Western, thirds . 
State, extras . 
State, firsts .. 
State, thirds to seconds. 
State, dairy, tubs, fancy. 
Common to good. 
Western, imitation creamery, 
extras . 
Firsts . 
Lower grades ... 
Factory, fresh, extras. 
Factory, fresh, firsts. 
Factory, thirds to seconds— 
Rolls, fresh, choice. 
Common to prime. 
EGGS. 
Penn., fresh, fancy, per doz. 
Western, fresh-gathered, firsts. 
Kentucky & Tenn., fresh-gath- 
ered, firsts . U%@ 
Other Southern, fresh, fair to 
good .. 
Western and Southern, fresh, 
dirties, 30^doz. case. 
Duck eggs, Baltimore, per doz.. 
Ducks, Western . 
Duck eggs, Tenn. & Va., doz— 
Duck eggs, Southern, per doz... 
Goose eggs, per doz. 
FRUIT. 
Apples, Spitzenburg, per bbl. 4 00@6 00 
Ben Davis, good to fancy. 3 50@4 50 
Ben Davis, fair to good. 3 00@3 50 
Spy, fancy, per bbl. 4 00@4 50 
Spy, fair to prime. 3 00@3 50 
Baldwin, choice to fancy. 3 75@4 00 
Baldwin, fair to good. 3 00@3 50 
Greening, ice house. 3 00@5 00 
Russet, per bbl. 2 50@3 25 
Poor to fair grades. 2 00@2 50 
Cranberries, Cape Cod, per bbl.10 00@12 00 
Jersey, per crate. 2 60@3 00 
Strawberries, Fla., choice to 
fancy, per quart. 35@ 40 
Fla., common to fair. 25@ 30 
FEED 
City bran .16 00@16 50 
Fancy. Spring bran, 200-lb. sks..l6 50@17 00 
Spring bran, 200-lb. sacks, ton..16 00@16 50 
To arrive, bulk.16 00@16 50 
Middlings, 200-lb. sacks.16 00@18 00 
Sharps, per ton.17 00@20 00 
Red Dog .17 35@17 75 
Mixed feed, 200-lb. sacks, ton...17 85@18 50 
Linseed oil meal, to arrive and 
spot .27 00@ — 
Cake .27 00@ — 
Cottonseed meal .26 00@ — 
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GRAIN. 
Wheat, No. 2 red elevator. 80%@ — 
No. 2 red delivered. 80%@ — 
No. 1 hard Duluth, f. o. b., 
afloat . 81%@ — 
Corn, No. 2 delivered. 45 @ — 
No. 2 in elevator. 44%@ — 
No. 2 white, f. o. b., afloat. 45%@ — 
No. 2 yellow, f. o. b., afloat— 45%@ — 
Oats, No. 2 white. 32%@ — 
No. 3 white. 32 @ — 
No. 2 white clipped. 32%@ — 
No. 3 white clipped... 32 @ — 
No. 2 mixed . 28%@ — 
No. 3 mixed. 28%@ — 
Rejected . 27 @ — 
Rejected white . 30%@ — 
No. 2 mixed, delivered —.— 29%@ — 
Track, mixed . 29 @ 30 
Track, white . 31 @ 35 
Rye, No. 2 Western, c. i. f.. 
New York . 59%@ — 
State and Jersey, c. i. f., track. 58 @ — 
Rye flour, fair to choice.3 10 @3 55 
Barley, Malt, fair to choice, c. 
i. f., New York. 49 @ 53 
Feeding, c. i. f., New York... 43 @ 44% 
HAY AND STRAW. 
These quotations are for large bales. 
Small bales sell for 50 cents per ton less: 
Hay, No. 1. 80 @ 85 
No. 2 . 75 @ 77 
No. 3 . 67 @ 72 
Clover . 70 @ 75 
Clover, mixed . 77%@ 80 
Straw, rye, long. 70 @ 75 
Oat . 40 @ 45 
HOTHOUSE PRODUCTS. 
Lettuce, fancy, per doz. 80 @1 00 
Common to good, per doz. 40 @ 75 
Cucumbers, No. 1, per doz.1 00 @1 12 
No. 2, per doz. 50 @ 65 
Mushrooms, fair to choice, lb... 25 @ 50 
Tomatoes, per lb. 10 @ 20 
Radishes, per 100 bunches.1 50 @2 50 
Asparagus, Western, per dozen 
bunches .1 50 @1 75 
Cauliflowers, per doz.2 00 @3 50 
Rhubarb, L. I., per 100 bunches.4 00 @6 00 
POULTRY—LIVE. 
Spring chickens, per pair. 50 
Fowls, Ohio & Ind., heavy, lb.. — 
Other West’n and So., per lb. — 
Chickens, per lb. 9 
Roosters, old, per lb. 6 
Turkeys, mixed, per lb. 10 
Ducks. Western, per pair. 60 
Southwestern, per pair. 55 
Southern, per pair. 50 
Geese, Western, per pair.1 25 
Southwestern, per pair.1 12 
Southern, per pair.1 00 
Pigeons, per pair. 25 
@1 00 
@ 11 
@ 10 
@ 10 
@ 7 
@ 11 
@ 80 
@ 65 
@ 60 
@1 50 
@1 25 
@1 12 
@ 30 
POULTRY—DRESSED. 
Fresh Killed. 
Turkeys, young hens, avg. best. 11%@ 12 
Mixed, average best. 10%@ 11 
Young toms, avge. grades_ 9 @ 10 
Old toms . 8%@ 9 
Poor . 7 @ 8 
Philadelphia broilers, 2% to 3, 
lbs. average to pair. 25 @ 30 
3 to 4 lbs. to pair. 20 @ 24 
Spring chickens, Phila., large, 
per lb. j . 15 @ 16 
Phila., mixed weights. 12 @ 14 
Fowls, State & Pa., good to 
prime . 10 @ — 
Western, dry-picked, per lb... — @ 10 
Western, scalded, per lb. — @ 10% 
Southern and Western, iced, 
per lb. 9 @ 9% 
Capons, Phila., fancy, large, lb. 17 @ 18 
Phila., medium weights. 14 @ 16 
Other Phila., small and slips.. 12 @ 13 
Ohio, fancy, large. 14 @ 15 
Western, large . 13 @ 13% 
Western, small and slips. 11%@ 12% 
Ducks, L. I. and East., Sp’g. lb. — @ 35 
Western, good to prime. — @10 
Western, poor . 7 @ 8 
Geese, Western, good to prime.. — @ 8 
Western, poor . 6 @ 7 
Squabs, choice, large, white, 
per doz.2 50 @2 75 
Dark, per doz.1 25 @1 50 
Culls, per doz. 50 @1 00 
FROZEN. 
Turkeys, young hens, No. 1. 12 @ 12% 
Mixed, young hens and toms. 
No. 1 . 11 @ 12 
Young toms, No. 1. 11 @ 11% 
No. 2 . 8 @ 10 
Broilers, fancy, dry-picked. 15 @ 16 
Fancy, scalded . 13%@ 14% 
Chickens, fancy, soft-meated... 12 @ 12% 
Average No. 1. 10 @ 11 
No. 2 . 7 @ 9 
Fowls, dry-picked, No. 1.... 9%@ 10 
Plain . 8%@ 9 
Ducks, fancy . 12 @ — 
Average, No. 1. 10 @ 11 
Geese, average, best. 9 @ 10 
POTATOES. 
Bermuda, per bbl.3 00 @6 00 
Havana, per bbl.3 00 @4 00 
Florida, per bbl.2 50 @3 50 
Maine, Rose, per bbl.2 25 @2 50 
Hebron .1 75 @2 00 
L. I., in bulk, per bbl.1 50 @1 75 
State and Western, in bulk, 
180 lb.1 50 @1 75 
Jersey, prime, per bbl.1 25 @1 60 
Sweets, Cumberland County, 
cloth tops .2 75 @3 25 
South Jersey, double heads..2 25 @2 75 
SILOS 
Round, of Any Size, and all 
Machinery Needed. 
Q. D. Harder, Cobleskiil, N. Y. 
BUSINESS BITS. 
A sample of New Star oats sent us by 
S. J. Smith, Manchester, N. Y., shows a 1 
clean, bright, plump grain. We should 
think that they would over-run the stand¬ 
ard weight. 1 
We have received samples of three new 
potatoes from T. C. Heath, Tidal, Pa., for 
trial at the Rural Grounds. They come in 
good shape, and from appearances are 
promising varieties. 
As Spring opens, many of our readers 
must decide the implements that will be of 
most advantage to them in the year’s 
work. Peterson Mfg. Co., Kent, O., offer 
to send on trial their Imperial pulverizer, 
which also does the work of a roller. Cir¬ 
cular for the asking. 
A traceless harness is very ‘desirable 
for farm work. Especially is this true in 
orchards. No whiffle-trees to carry 
around and scrape the trees. Baker’s 
traceless harness seems to have all the vir¬ 
tues of former ones which have been on 
the market, with none of their defects. It 
is made by B. F. Baker & Co., Burnt Hills, 
N. Y., and the company show their own 
faith in the merits of the harness by offer¬ 
ing to return the purchase price to any dis¬ 
satisfied customer. It is pretty safe to 
order on those terms. 
GXO. P. HAMMOND. EBT. 1875. FRANK W. GODWIN. 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & GO.. 
Commission Merchants and Dealers in all kind* of 
COUNTRY PRODUCE, Apples, Peaches, Berries. 
Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry. Mushrooms and Hot¬ 
house Products a Specialty. Consignments solicited. 
34 & 36 Little 15}tli St., New York. 
Hay Wanted. 
All grades in strong demand. 
High prices can be realized 
on quick shipments. 
F. D. HEWITT, 
120 Liberty Street, New York. 
References: Citizens Bank of Locke, N. Y., and 
Liberty National of New York. 
Wants, For Sale or Exchange 
Wanted—A young woman to do gen¬ 
eral housework, and to look after doctor’s office. 
Two in family. No washing. Address 
A. B. E., 120 Stevens Avenue, Mount Vernon, N. Y 
Fertile Valley Farm.—Desirable loca¬ 
tion. Bargain. PAINE. South Randolph, Vt. 
5,000 Acres Stock and Timber Land 
for Sale. FRANK DOERRE, Seigers, Miss 
Dairy Farm, near Lynchburg, Va. 
29,000 population. Established city trade. 500 acres 
(underlaid with limestone), well fenced; running 
water every field: almost level or gently rolling. Much 
now in grass and clover. Blue grass pastures not 
plowed for 80 years. Two nice residences, one new. 
Ample barns;Tspring house; large bearing orchards. 
Equally good for dairy, grain, or grazing farm. $6,000; 
half cash. Details and photos. Box 282, Lynchburg, Va 
WE 610 a week and expenses to men with 
PAY VI Orlgs to Introduce our Poultry Compound 
Send stamp. Javelle Mfg. Co., Dept. 26, Parsons, Kan 
FiTl/HirPQ Don’t go broke. Don’t live on 
1 llldllbCO, the “ ragged edge ” all your 
life. There is more money In eggs than In grain, 
vegetables or cattle. Less work, quicker returns and 
bigger profits. Try a nest full. We have the greatest 
laying strain of WHITE WYANDOTTES In America. 
They surpass all other breeds for eggs and meat. Send 
$1.50 for setting of eggs. We guarantee good results. 
Write If you desire particulars. 
QUILLHURST POULTRY FARM, Elyria, Ohio. 
Live Broilers Wanted.—Delhay’s Poul¬ 
try Yards, Woodridge, N. J. 
Wyandottes, Golden, Silver and White. 
Rose Comb Brown Leghorn. Eggs $1 per 15, $! .50 per 
30. Catalogue free. CAR80N & SONS, Rutland, O 
QO Varieties Choice Poultry Eggs. All Pigeons and 
9U Uer. Hares. All described and prizes in colored 
60 page book mailed, 10c. J. A. Bergey, Telford, Pa. 
Stevenson’s Pedigree White Wyandottes. 
are record makers, as well as prize takers. Eggs that 
hatch, $2.00 per 13, $10.00 per 100. Will please you or 
return your money. J. E. Stevenson, Columbus, N. J. 
Thoroughbred Bar., Wh. & Bf. P. Rock, Lt., Dk.A 
I Bf. Brahma, Br., Bf„ Wh. & Blk. Leg., Bf., Gol. & 
Wh. Wy’dotte, B.Langs., Bf. Coch., B.Min..S.S.Ham- 
burg. Eggs, 15 $1; 40 $2. H. K. Mohr, Quakertown, Pa. 
SPRING LAMBS 
We have a large trade on fancy LAMB8, CALVES 
ind POULTRY throughout the winter; also, HOT¬ 
HOUSE PRODUCTS. We solicit your consignments, 
ind can guarantee top prices for fancy stock. 
ARCHDEACON & CO., 100 Murray Street, New York. 
Kentucky Aluminum Stock Label. 
The Best, Lightest, Most Secure. Easiest Put On 
and the Cheapest. For description and sample 
address F. H, JACKSON & CO., Winchester, Ky. 
f(in CAI C—&0 Barred and Buff Plymouth Rock, 
rull oHLL Light Brahma and Wyandotte Cock¬ 
erels, and 200 hens, purebred, vigorous breeders, at 
farmers' prices. Dr. 8. C. Moyer, Lansdale, Pa. 
50 Fine Duroc-Jersey Fall Pigs 
at a bargain for the next69 days. 
C. C. BRAWLEY & CO., New Madison, Ohio. 
SCOTCH C0LLIESo BL £.\r >TAH 
Circulars free. SILAS DECKER, So. Montrose, Pa 
1 yV E ma ^ e better carriages and harness for the 
money than any other firm. We guarantee 
this true, yet we save you $20 to $150 on all ve- 
Walker 
Wholesale Prices. 
hides, except the cheapest, which we do not sell. 
It is our business policy to make only the best. 
Any style sent anywhere for inspection. Be sure 
to write for our free, large, illustrated book. 
Edw. W. Walker Carriage Co.,91’8 th St., Goshen, Ind. 
Carriages 
and Harness. 
Choose a 
Carriage 
With the help of our catalogue. It offers & wider choice of 
vehicles, harness, robes, blankets and horse accessories 
than dealers carry in stock, at prices lower than any dealer 
can quote. We are carriage and 
harness makers on a big scale, with 
every facility for turning out the 
best work at the least cost. 
You Save the Difference^ 
between the maker’s and the 
dealer’s price when you buy from 
us. Money returned and freight 
paid both ways If you are not / 
satisfied with your purchase. Write for the catalogue—it’s free. 
COLUMBUS CARRIAGE & HARNESS CO., Columbus, Ohio. 
2016 Carriage. Price $98.00. 
From Manufacturer to You 
The original and still THE 
BEST 1IAKROW of its 
kind. Of best seasoned white oak. 
Toeth of bestoil tempered steel* 
Provided with guards. Channel’ 
steel, nerer-sl ip clips for holding teeth* 
8trong, durable and efficient* Foil line 
agricultural implements;many specialties. 
Fall line of Baggies, Snrreys, Road and 
Spring Wagons. Harness, etc. Write for free catalogue which ex- 
'lains why we can sell dependable goods at lower prices than others. 
AUTOMATIC #o Straight Frame Fqaal to It. 
WEEDER AND CULTIVATOR. 
A time, labor and money saver. J 
Kills all weeds on any kind of crop! 
—any kind of land* Splendid for ] 
wheat fields in Bpring —makes it I 
stool out perfectly, Increasing yield. 1 
(Cuts 7 ft. wide or narrow ft.) ” _ 
Works 2 acres per hoar* All teeth beet oil tem- w 
pered steel. Cash price $7.20. Freight east of Mo. River ant 
north of Ohio River only 26c to 75c, Write for big ftree catalogue of 
Implements, Buggies, Surreys, Road & Spring Wagons, Harness, Ac. 
CASH SUPPLY AND MANUFACTURING CO., Department C, KALAMAZOO, MICH 
..YOU SAVE MONEY.. 
time, labor, and increase the crop when you use this cultivator. That’s 
what it was made to do, and it does it. The Pivot Axle and connections 
to move wheels and shovels right or left in unison at slightest touch of the foot Jevers 
makes it the easiest and most effective of all cultivators to work. Any boy can do it. 
KRAUS Pivot Axle CULTIVATOR 
is simplest and strongest in construction, most effective in results. Unequalled for hill¬ 
side cultivating—stands right up to the row and does not “ride down” or “throw over.” 
Works al 1 row crops and is unexcelled for fallowing. Send for catalog before you buy. 
The Akron Cultivator Co., Dept. D, Akron, Ohio. 
Keystone Adjustable Weeder 
and Shallow Cultivator. 
Can be expanded to 7% feet. Narrowed to 30 inches. 
Points of Superiority over a Straight Frame Weeder. 
It is adjustable both as to depth and width. Can be narrowed 
to 30 in., and expanded to 7% ft. When narrowed up to 30 in. 
it can be used between the rows, working- close to the plants— 
long after straight-frame Weeders are set aside. Being 
A-shaped, it is not only stronger, but adapts itself much better 
to uneven surface than a straight frame weeder. It has no 
shafts, therefore no horse lost motion, and will not jump. Teeth 
are strong and pliable, and have blunt points, which is im¬ 
portant when working sensitive plants. 
Write for "Weeder Booklet. 
Keystone Farm Machine Co.,York, Pa. 
10 styles of Corn Planters, all 
arranged so that operator can 
always see the corn dropping. 
12 styles of Cultivators with 
all latest improvements. 
20 styles of Corn Shellers; also 
Harrows, Field Rollers, Feed 
Cutters, etc. 
Write for Descriptive Circulars and 
SAVE MONEY. 
