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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
March 26 
Seeding an Orchard to Grass. 
lit. fj. P., Frankfort, O .—I have an orchard 
six years old. It has been carefully culti¬ 
vated, and trees have made a fine growth, 
but have borne no apples. I wish to treat 
it by the HItchings or Vergon method. 
Soil upland clay loam slightly rolling. 
What grass seeds should I use? How 
much per acre? When should it be sown? 
Ans. —In seeding down ah orchard to 
grass there should be a mixture of va¬ 
rieties. Ten pounds of Red-top, 20 
pounds of Orchard grass and five pounds 
of Red clover seed per acre will make 
a very good mixture. The time to sow 
it may be either Fall or Spring, but the 
latter is preferable in most cases. About 
the middle or last of April in central or 
southern Ohio is about right, if the sea¬ 
son Is normal. h. e. y. d. 
Grafting an Apple. 
F. P. B. (No Address).—I have a Sutton 
apple tree set last year with a main stem 
and three side branches. Could I graft 
this main stem this Spring and the next 
year cut the side branches off and then 
form the head? I do not like Mr. Mead’s 
idea of waiting until the head is formed, 
and then grafting. Do you think the Sut¬ 
ton a good one to work on? 
Ans.—A Sutton apple tree, if healthy, 
would make a very good stock on which 
to graft. The plan to graft the main or 
central branch, and afterwards cut away 
all other branches on so young a tree, 
if the head is not now over 2% feet, is 
not bad, but I would rather graft each 
branch at once if the head is well form¬ 
ed now. h. e. y. d. 
A Pecan Proposition. 
F. R. F., Madisonville, O .—There is a man 
from Tennessee trying to sell pecan trees 
here. His offer is about this: He furnishes 
trees to set 10 acres at $1 per tree; the 
agent sets, trims and cares for trees the 
first 10 years, also pays half the cost of 
trees and gets one-half the crop for the 
first 10 years; then the owner gets them 
all. Is this straight? Will pecans do well 
in the latitude of Cincinnati? Is the price 
too high for trees, and how much will 
they bear the first 10 years? The soil has 
Sugar maple, beech, walnut and ash timber 
naturally and is hilly. 
Ans. —This is a swindling game from 
first to last. The pecan Is not well 
adapted to any part of Ohio, but the 
trees of some varieties will grow even 
farther north. The trouble is that the 
really valuable varieties will not mature 
their nuts there, and some of the best 
are not hardy in tree. I have seen pecan 
trees, fully 20 years old, that had been 
planted on the hills not far from Cin¬ 
cinnati that had never borne a nut. One 
dollar per tree is not too high for good 
budded or grafted pecan trees of the 
right varieties, but they should be plant¬ 
ed in the richest bottom lands of the 
cotton-growing region. The plan of 
this sharper is to get his dupes to pay 
him 50 cents cash each for trees that 
will surely be seedlings and of little real 
value if planted anywhere, and his 
agreement to bear the cost of the other 
50 cents is all gammon. His promise to 
care for the trees for the first 10 years 
and get his pay from half the crop of 
nuts borne is all nonsense, for there will 
be nothing to divide, nor does he expect 
anything. He will get a hundred times 
the value of the trees when they are set, 
and the shadow of this rascal will not 
darken the soil there after he has work¬ 
ed the neighborhood thoroughly. Set 
the dogs on him h. e. y. d. 
Hollow Trees.— One of the best horti¬ 
cultural departments we know of is con¬ 
ducted by F. Walden in The Ranch, of 
Seattle, Wash. In a recent issue he says: 
"Not long since I met a man who lives 
in a city and practices law, but owns a 
farm. He has a small orchard on his 
place, which he says is not doing well. 
The apples are small and nearly worth¬ 
less. He thinks that his trees have some¬ 
thing the matter with their hearts. His 
theory is that if an apple tree is hollow 
at the heart it is ruined and cannot bear 
good fruit. He informed me that he intend¬ 
ed to bore into every one of his apple trees_ 
and where he found them hollow he would 
cut them down. Many of us older people 
can remember when our mothers and 
grandmothers treated their cows for ‘the 
hollow horn.’ To have suggested to these 
dear old people that they were hoaxed 
would have been almost dangerous to the 
small boy. But we have outgrown that 
notion, so that no intelligent person now 
ever thinks of trying to cure a cow of 
the hollow horn. The hollow-tree disease 
belongs to the same class of fads. No 
man would ever think of cutting down a 
tree because it happens to be hollow at 
the center of the trunk, if he properly 
understood the functions of each part of 
the tree. The center of any tree is useful 
to the tree only in the sense of adding 
strength to its body. The life and grpwth 
of the tree is wholly on the outside. If ? 
tree is strong enough to stand up agains' 
the winds and to bear its load of fruR 
without its body giving away, it will bear 
just as well and just as large fruit with 
a hollow trunk as if it was sound. There 
was some other cause for the inferior fruit 
on this lawyer’s trees.” 
Ha try Vetch in North Carolina.— 
August and September would be the proper 
time for planting this crop in Haywood 
County, this State. We do not think it 
would succeed in the Spring, though wo 
know of one planting in that section in 
the Spring which did fairly well, but ac¬ 
cording to reports, did not mature seed 
On account of the cost of seed we usually 
make the sowing of about 20 pounds per 
acre with wheat, oats or rye. It matures 
more nearly the time of oats or wheat 
than rye. b. w. kilgore. 
State Chemist. 
Instructor: “What do you know con¬ 
cerning the ibis?” Student: “The ibis 
is the part of the eye immediately sur¬ 
rounding the cuticle.”—Chicago Tribune. 
Millie: “Poor Mr. Jones was unable 
to meet his creditors, I hear?” Jack: 
“Oh, no, that’s quite wrong; his diffi¬ 
culty was to dodge ’em.”—Melbourne 
Leader. 
PURE TESTED SEEDS 
(ATI. PER BUSHEL). 
Medium Clover, $7.75; Mammoth Clover, $7.75 Al- 
sike Clover. $6.50: Alfalfa, $9; Crimson, $3 50; Tim¬ 
othy, $1.75; Fancr Blue Grass, $1.25: Orchard Grass. 
$1.75; Redtop,$1.20: Spring Rye. $1.25; Spring Wheat, 
'$1.40; Seed Oats, 70c.; German Millet, $1.10; Hunga¬ 
rian, $1.25; Spelt, $1; Kaffir Corn, 90c.; Cow Peas, 
$1.75; Soja Beans, $2; Seed Barley, 85c.; Learning 
Corn.$1.25; Pride Corn, $1.25. 
Write for our Seed and Poultry Supply Catalogue. 
nuiDI EC C CJMli 220-224 James Street, 
bnAnLtO Ti 3AULj SYRACUSE, N. Y. 
MEW WAVERLY OATS SF.2SFK&E 
■« this country in 1903—$1.25 per bush, while they 
last; bags, 16c. Seed stock imported from Scotland. 
1 offer choice Timothy, Alsike, Alfalfa, Red Top, 
Blue Grass, Orchard Grass, Millet Hungarian, Spring 
Wheat, Spring Rye, Barley, Buckwheat, Essex Rape 
Spelt.z, Soja Beans, Sorghum, Cow Peas, Potatoes. 
Learning and Pride of the North Corn, Yellow State 
Corn. All Garden and Flower Seeds, Spraying Tools, 
Poultry Supplies. Incubators and Brooders. Estab¬ 
lished nearly 40 years. 1904 Catalogue free. 
F. H. Ebeling. Seedsman Wholesale and Retail 
Dealer, Syracuse, N Y.,215 S. Warren St. Tel. 364 
TnrrP—One dollar’s worth up at wholesale prices; 
I liLLO secure variety now; spring payment; 80- 
page catalog. G. C. STONE, Wholesale Nurseries, 
Dansville, N. Y. Established 35 years. 
“ In union there Is strength.” — Join the 
International Ginseng Growers Ass’n 
It’s members sold dry ginseng for $13.00 per lb. In 1903. 
Membership fee$l. Address, Sec. -Treas., Little York.N.Y. 
GREGG RASPBERRYSKS.TSJW 
E L. ALBERTSON, Hope, N. J. 
JUNE EATING POTATOES-WW 
I grew 125 varieties In 1904, and found as I have 
before, that the June Eating was the best In quality 
as well as largest in yield. A few sacks. 165 lbs., at 
$3.50, will not last long. Order now. 
C E CHAPMAN, Freevllle, N Y. 
nCDDV RACVCTC Less than factory prices for 
DCItltl DAdAEId immediate orders. 
CHARLES I. ALLEN, Terryvllle, Conn. 
Extra Nice Seed 
Barley, Oats & Corn 
Success Beardless Barley,2 bu. $2.1C; 5 hu. or more, 
$1.00 per bu. Clydesdale Oats, grown from imported 
seed, 2 bu. $1.60; 5 bu. or more, 75c per hu Sacks free. 
Mammoth Yellow, 100-day 8-row flint corn. $1 per bu., 
bags 15c each. Dwarf Essex Rape Seed, 16 lbs. or 
more 6c lb.. bag 15c. Cash with order. Sample for 2c 
stamp. This advertisement may not appear again. 
D. C MCPHERSON SEED CO., 
R F. D. Scottsville, N. Y. 
BARNES 
New Improved All Bra»» 
Perfection Spraying Pump 
Simplest and most substantial Pump in the world. 
Made with seamless brass tubing without threads on 
, either end. Easily taken apart to clean. Does the 
^ work required quickly and effectively—a pump that 
Jyis cheaper in the “long run." Users of Spraying 
y Pumps would have none other after trying Barne9 
Perfection Pump. Send for free circular of receipts 
{fit nd other valuable information. Send $2.50 for 
samples and agency. We manufacture Iron PumpB 
of every kind for farm use. Wo also make a brass- 
bucket Spraying Pump with malleable-iron foot-rest* 
The Barnes Mfg. Co., Dept. G, Mansfield. O 
BAKER’S 
RAGELESS HARNESS 
No whiffietrees, no traces. Handy Har¬ 
ness for farmers, fruit growers, lumber¬ 
men, etc. Agent* Wanted. Catalogue 
free. Write to-day. Highly endorsed. 
B. F. BAKER CO. 22 s Main St., Burnt HMis, N.Y. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET 
The Most Satisfactory Hedge Plant 
Succeeds everywhere. Healthy, well-rooted 
stock of Fruit, Shade and Ornamental Trees 
and Plants at popular prices. 
BROOKVIEW NURSERIES, Westmont, N. J. 
EVERGREENS AT 'A PRICE 
JUST TO INTRODUCE THEM. 
]00 8 to 12 inch, any of the folloio- 
mg varieties, prepaid, only $2.00 
\White Pine. Hemlock Spruce. White Spruce, 
H50 Arbor Vitae, or 25 of each for only $2.00 
llllnstrated Booklet on Planting, FREE with 
every order." Catalogue Free. Order Quick 
■ while the supply is still very complete. $ 
EVERGREEN NURSERY COMPANY, Sturgeon Bay, Wis. 
^TOkF^lA fVANFA Finest hardy border plant. 1 year 
O I UIVLOIH blAIU/V oId plants, t-f.OO per loo. 8eed,»1.00 
per- For $ 2,00 per 100 exp. you ran buy 100 Geraniums, faunas, 
Hardy Pompone, Chrysanthemums, and 20 oilier leadim; lieddlnR 
plants. Send for list. BKN.l, CONNKLL, Florist, West drove. Pa. 
Hardy Flowers and Ferns 
A collection of 15 varieties of hardy plants for I1.0Q 
if you mention this paper. 700 varieties of Dahlias, 
10c to $5 each. Sena for catalogue. NORTH SHORE 
FERNERIES, Growers & Importers, Beverly, Mass. 
If you cannot secure from your Seedsman, 
GROFF’S HYBRID GLADIOLI 
[GENUINE] 
In their several sections, write me and I will mail my 
1904 illustrated catalogue in which I offer the high¬ 
est quality which can be secured in the world at 
prices which are much below the value furnished 
ARTHUR COWEE, gladiolus specialist, 
Meadowvale Farm, Berlin, N. V. 
Nasturtiums. 
Our new giant - flowering, 
everblooming kinds are ab¬ 
solutely unrivalled. The 
most satisfactory flowers 
grown. They never disap¬ 
point. 5 large pkts. different 
colors, postpaid,for 10 cents. 
Handsome 100 - page Seed 
and Rose Catalog Free. 
ELBR1DGE E. WHEELSIt 
8 Elm St., Bridgeport, Conn 
A NURSERY AT YOUR DOOR. 
Plants,all kinds,by mall prepaid to most distant points; 
large stock by express or freight 
shipped every week in the year— 
SAFELY. Palms, Kerns, Decorative, 
Tropical Fruit ami Economic Stock, 
Bamboos, Conifers, etc., etc. Im¬ 
mense collection. Unique and inter¬ 
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Royal - Palm Nurseries, 
Oneco, Folrida. 
Surplus Stock 
72 varieties of Strawberry Plants. Strictly first- 
class. and true to name. Send list of what you want 
for special prices. Catalogue free. 
A R. WESTON & CO., R.F.D., No. 10, Bridgman, Mich. 
45(1000 TREES 
Genuine, cheap. * sample currants mailed for 
10c. Deec. price Ust free. LEWIS BOESCH, rredo.lt, H. X. 
Peach Trees 
grown on the rich soil of New England's 
rugged hills. We have a surplus stock 
of these fine, vigorous, young trees and 
like all of “Iloyt’s Trees” they are 
guaranteed healthy and true to name. 
For 50 years “Hoyt” has stood for 
Ihe best there is in fruit growing. You 
will get is exactly what you order. 
If you want Forest Trees, Fruit Trees of any kind 
whatever, Ornamentals, Vines or Plants, write us. 
Catalogue Free. 
The Stephen Hoyt's Sons Co.” 
ew Canaan 
Conn. 
FRUIT TREES 
Guaranteed by us to bear fruit of best quality Wo 
pay freight Instructive illustrated catalogue FREE. 
CENTRAL MICHIGAN NURSERY 
Write to-day. 
KALAMAZOO. MICH. 
WSf MICHIGAN TREES 
are “bred for bearing.” 
s best 
That's why we 
cut all buds from the Best fruited, bearing 
trees. It also insures stock true to name and 
variety. Over three million trees—813 acres. 
All new and standard varieties of Apple, 
Peach, Pear, Plum, Quince, etc. Also orna- 
mentai trees and shrubs. We sell dlreet at 
wholesale prices. Illustrated catalogue free. 
west Michigan nurseries, 
Box 54 , Benton Harbor, MIeh. 
Hardy, Healthy, Northern Grown. 
Free From Disease. Prices Lew. Catalog Free. 
SK3? SEED POTATOES 
GROVER NURSERY C0. 71 » e » ,n f 
Have Hundreds of Car Loads 
of Fruit and Ornamental 
Trees, Shrubs, Boses, Plants, 
Bulbs, Seeds, choicest new 
and old. Mail size postpaid, 
safe arrival and satisfaction 
guaranteed, larger by ex¬ 
press or freight. The best are 
cheapest. Try us. Elegant 
168-page catalogue free. Send 
for it and see what values we 
f rive for your money. 50 years, 
_4 greenhouses, 1,000 acres. 
THU STORKS & HARRISON CO.f 
BOA 175. PAINESVILLE, OUIO. 
THE WARD BLACKBERRY 
THIS IS something new and of real merit. Very 
1 few new fruits have as high endorsement. Send foi 
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well-rooted plants by mail, $1 per dozen, $4 per hun 
dred. Also Peach and other Fruit Trees, St rr.wberrj 
and other Small Fruit Plants at reasonable prices 
All stock packed in first class order free of charge 
Address CHARLES BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. 
APPLE TREES - * ong * ist °* varieties 
® A full ODlflMmu nf nP'jJne 1 I cvl. f 
A full selection of Grades. Prices Eight. 
Also all other kinds of Nursery Stock. Send for Catalogue. 
It is Free and is fully illustrated. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., - Hightstown, N, J. 
^ Sent free on request. Pull of information 
AM Mm m Lll ■ %M about fruit and ornamental trees, small 
fruits, vines and plants for garden or lawn. Grown on our own 
grounds; true to name; guaranteed to grow. Prices just right. 
T. J. Dwyer's book on hardy trees, plants and 
vines, 50 cents. Sent free with spring orders. 
T. J. DWYER & CO., Orange County Nurseries, Cornwall, N. Y, 
CATALOG 
Special lUarch Prices 
If You contemplate planting a Commercial or Family Orchard of Apple trees, We can offer You special 
inducements on most standard winter sorts. Our stoc* of Apple, 5 to 7 feet high, are unsurpassed in quality 
and quantity in this State. We make all leading market varieties a speciality. 
PEKTKrSYIjViLJXrijaL’S BEST 
Grown on a strong Clay loam, rich in Lime and Potash, which develops the heavy, stocky Root and Branch 
system so characteristic of Patterson’s trees. Our Peach and Japan Plum are typical in all respects,— 
absolutely free from Insect Pests and Disease. Catalog of Trees, Vines, Plants and Ornamentals free. 
THE PATTERSON NURSERY CO., 
Stewarts town, l’a. 
SAFETY. 
ROGERS TREES 
PURITY. 
The “Rogers” name’s a guarantee 
That all trees are as they should be; 
The output with the bill agrees, 
There s no mistake in Rogers Trees. 
HONOR. 
ROGERS, Dansville, N. Y. 
You get the kind that you desire; 
You get good trees that you require, 
And you can rest your minds at ease 
In ordering the Rogers Trees.— A. W. B. 
MERIT. 
WAUKEGAN NURSERIES 
I 
Evergreen and Ornamental Trees l 
Fruit Trees, Shade Trees, 
Shrubs, Vines, Roses, Etc. 
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 
R. DOUGLAS’ SONS, 
WAUKEGAN, ILL. 
