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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 16 
FRUIT NOTES. 
Seedling Pecans.— Referring to inquiry 
of K L. R., Due West, S. C., In regard 
to grafted and seedling pecan trees, I find 
it impossible to get grafted stock any¬ 
where. Good seedlings are to be had in 
plenty, and at very reasonable prices. 
These that have been transplanted in nur¬ 
sery are the best, as they have more 
lateral roots, and consequently are more 
apt to live. I would advise E. L. R. to cor¬ 
respond with P. J. Berckmans, Frultland 
Nurseries, Augusta, Ga., whose nursery is 
not much more than a good day’s drive 
from his place. His prices for transplanted 
seedling pecans two years old are 15 and 
26 cents, according to size. a. j. c. 
Somes set Apple.— There is somewhere 
an apple of best quality originated in New 
York State called Somerset; fruit below 
medium, roundish conical, much narrowed 
towards calyx; skin whitish yellow; some 
nettings and patches of russet and a few 
brown dots; flesh quite white; ripens in 
October. Can any reader tell me where to 
get a few scions of this kind? 
Carbon Co., Pa. p. d. reiser. 
R. N.-Y.—'This is the Somerset of west¬ 
ern New York. There is another Somerset 
apple from Maine, large, roundish, some¬ 
what flattened, bright yellow, covered with 
stripes and splashes of bright red. It is of 
good qualitv: said to be a little later than 
the New York Somerset. 
The Perfection Currant.— The natural 
size of this currant is shown at Fig. 140. 
It was originated by Chas. G. Hooker, of 
Rochester, N. Y., who crossed Fay’s Pro¬ 
lific with White Grape, hoping to combine 
the large size and color of Fay with the 
high quality and productiveness of White 
Grape. The result was a fine currant. Tt 
was entered for the famous Patrick 
Barry gold medal, and won it, the com- 
THE PERFECTION CURRANT. Fig. 140. 
mittee making the following report: “Cross 
between Fay’s Prolific and White Grape. 
Season of ripening same as Cherry and 
Fay. Color, bright red, a good grower. 
Size, very large, larger than Fay and 
Cherry. Clusters very long. Very pro¬ 
ductive, resembling the White Grape in 
this respect. Quality, very fine. Not so 
acid as Fay and other red sorts. As a 
table currant cannot be surpassed. A very 
important fact is that it has a long stem 
from fruit to attachment to branch, mak- 
it easy to pick.’* 
“The Sunnt South.”—I am now writing 
(March 31) with window up and doors 
open; 9:30 P. M. A dozen different roses 
are in full bloom, Gradus peas in bloom, 
strawberries ripening, beans, beets, cab¬ 
bage, onions, cucumbers, corn, squash and 
potatoes all growing fairly, with aspara¬ 
gus ad libitum. a. w. s. 
Americus, Ga. 
Oklahoma Notes.—I have 350 young 
pears and 50 apples all planted a year ago. 
As we have plenty of rabbits here, and 
they started to gnaw at thq. trees, killing 
several last Fall, I applied white lead to 
them all. I took an old canvas mitten, 
smeared it well with the white lead, held 
tree close to ground, pulling upward; the 
smearing was done at one stroke. The 
trees were not touched by the rabbits 
after that, and while the lead is on the 
trees yet they are not hurt any, as they 
have leafed out and are as fine and 
healthy as a few that I had wrapped with 
rags. All kinds of garden truck is up 
(April 1) with us. We are planting field 
corn. The big frost of a week ago killed 
the peaches and Burbank plums and apri¬ 
cots; pears are hurt a little. Apple trees 
and late plums are in full bloom; grapes 
are not hurt either. All our cattle feeders 
have lost the corn they put in cattle for 
the last two years; a few are gone broke, 
the others are crippled. a. durand. . 
Oklahoma. 
Black Ben Davis.— On page 61 we gave 
the report of the committee representing 
the Missouri Horticultural Society regard¬ 
ing the identity of Gano and Black Ben 
Davis. The Arkansas Horticultural So¬ 
ciety made the following report: “Your 
committee appointed to investigate the 
origin of Black Ben Davis apple and the 
claim of some horticulturists that the ap¬ 
ple is identical with the Gano, respectfully 
beg leave to report as follows: We are 
thoroughly convinced, after a rigid investi¬ 
gation of the facts, that the Black Ben 
Davis originated in Washington County, 
Ark., on a farm owned by Alexander Black, 
commonly known as the “Parson Black 
Farm”: that while it is of the Ben Davis 
type and has some of the characteristics of 
the apple known as Gano, it is a separate 
and distinct variety. In substantiation of 
this opinion we herewith submit testimony, 
which testimony we feel certain has never 
been presented to any committee or body 
of horticulturists before, and that if this 
testimony had been secured by the Mis¬ 
souri Horticultural Committee their report 
would have been In accordance with our 
conclusions.” 
Potatoes after Lime and Cow Peas. 
Tf. G., Charlotte, To.—In August, 1902, I 
plowed up a poor Timothy sod and put in 
Crimson clover. I secured a very fine crop, 
but let it dry up rather badly before plow¬ 
ing. The stalks were still green, but the 
rest of it dried up. At plowing in clover 
I sowed 1,000 pounds per acre of lime; 
afterwards I sowed to cow peas and let 
stand last Fall without plowing under. 
The land has remained through last Win¬ 
ter with vines standing. Will such prep¬ 
aration give potatoes free from scab, and 
what manure should I use? 
Ans.— If the seed potatoes are scabby 
the lime may cause the disease to 
spread. We would soak the seed before 
cutting—using one pint of formalin in 
15 gallons of water. Let the seed po¬ 
tatoes remain in this mixture for an 
hour and a half before cutting. We 
should use on such soil 600 pounds of 
a fertilizer containing two per cent of 
nitrogen, eight of phosphoric acid and 
six of potash. The cow peas and the 
Crimson clover will supply nearly all 
the nitrogen needed by the crop. 
A Bird Scarer.— Will you please tell 
your many readers that it is said by one 
considered to know that a stuffed hawk, 
owl, snake or even a toy snake, placed 
near fruit of any kind, will scare all kinds 
of birds that prey upon such fruit, and 
they will not stop to investigate long 
enough to know the difference from the 
living or dead. In the interest of many bird 
friends I write this. j. a. h. 
Milford. Conn. 
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mm stamps for Barge Sample Book of 1904 
patterns It also tells how you can save 30 
per cent, on local dealers’ prices. 
A. J. STEVENS & CO., Clyde. N. Y. 
Fertilizer Made to Order 
Special Formu'as. Read article on page 270, U.N. Y. 
You get what you pay for; over 30 years'experience 
in making and using fertilizers. 
_f !■'. HT’invELI. New H-ven. Con:-. 
TREES 
and PLANTS at Wholesale Prices. 
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An interesting letter to our readers 
from Hon. H. L. Dunham, Ex-Mayor of 
Dover, N. J. 
Dover, N. J., Nov. 12th. 1902. 
I had both kidney and liver trouble for 
over three years. I tried the best physi¬ 
cians in Washington, D. C., Pittsburgh, 
Cincinnati and Chicago, and regret to say 
that I received very little benefit until I 
commenced taking the great kidney, liver 
and bladder remedy. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp- 
Root. After taking the first bottle I 
noticed quite a change which satisfied me 
that at last I had found the right medi¬ 
cine. I continued on until I had taken four 
bottles, by this time I noticed such a 
marked improvement in my health, in 
every way, that I felt satisfied I was curpd. 
But, to be positive beyond a question or 
doubt, I was in Chicago during July, 1902. 
and went to the Columbus Medical Labora¬ 
tory, No. 103 State St., and had them make 
a thorough and complete microscopical 
examination which showed my kidneys 
and liver to be perfectly well an3 healthy. 
I have their written report in my posses¬ 
sion, signed by the doctors of the above 
Medical Laboratory, which is recognized 
as one of the best in the country. 
Very truly yours, 
Ex-Mayor of Dover, N. J. 
The mild and prompt effect of Dr. 
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a sample bottle will be sent absolutely 
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about Swamp-Root and its wonderful 
cures. Address Dr. Kilmer & Go., Bing¬ 
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reading this generous offer in New York 
City “Rural New-Yorker.” 
If you are already convinced that 
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can 
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one- 
dollar size bottles at the drug stores 
everywhere. Don’t make any mistake, 
but remember the name, Swamp-Root, 
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, and the ad¬ 
dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on every 
bottle. 
“In union there Is strength." — Join the 
International Ginseng Growers Ass’n 
It’s members sold dry ginseng for tl.'t.OO per lb. In KGS. 
Membership feetl. Address, Sec.-Treos.,Little York v 
Pnfafripc Carman, Cobbler, Harmony, Sunlight* 
rutdtucs Hustler, Rose, Longfellow. Wonder. Six 
weeks; 85 kinds. 
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'STARK BRO*. LeeltUea, Me.; Dansvllie, N. V.J Etc 
Noithern N. Y. Seed Grain. 
Oats: White Bonanza, and Pedigree, 60c per bn.; 
2-Rowed B irley. 65c; Bags, 15c. Cash with order. 
ROGERS BROS.. Chaumont, Jefferson Co., N.Y. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS 
,0NI0N SEED—Southport Globe 
MEEKER’S SMOOTHING HARROW 
Send for prices and catalogue. 
NTH C. O JLT.LIFF MFO. CO.. Smithnort,. Oo-’V 
Large Transplanted Early 
Cabbage, Cauliflower and 
full line of vegetable plants in season. Write for 
price list and special prices on 111,000 and 100.000 lots. 
LUDVIG MOSBJEK. Onarga, 111., 
and 3500 Anthony Ave.. South Chicago, Ill. 
STRAWBERRIES TO PLANT RIGHT va¬ 
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llUGHT, etc. Address WM. PERRY, Cool Spring, DeL 
G ardeners' Paradise— Cheap lands. Best climate. 
Best markets. Write Mason & Taber.Norfo k Va. 
/I Anil Wanted address of Farmers 'interest a 
■ Willi in Early 8-Rowed Yellow State Corn. 
“ Test '98, Washington.” White Star Oats, good 
weight, poifectly clean; description free. Sample, 
postage, 2c. Why order western light oats ? Gold 
Coin Potatoes Can save $2.00 a bbl. Irish Cobblers, 
Queens, and Choice Late potatoes, lsts and 2nds. 
Write to-day with postage, and receive sample Oats, 
Corn and Iceberg Lettuce. Carmans 1 and Green 
Mountains, 20 varieties. .. . T „ 
S J SMITH'S TOTATO FARM, Shortsvil e, N.Y. 
i ENSILAGE CORN 
from the prairie country. It is better than Eastern 
seed, as it is used to wind, and does not blow down. 
Grows eight to ten feet high, very leafy, and early 
enough to mature well anywhere south of Albany. 
Selected seed, either White or Yellow, guaranteed to 
grow, @1.25 per bushel. New Sacks free. Freight 
rate is about 60 cents per hundred to Rochester or 
Buffalo. HENRY FIELD, Seedsman, 
■ Box 26, Shenandoah, Iowa. 
I Go to the natural home of good corn for your seed. 
QooH Pnrn anH flato Learning corn*i per ousneL 
oCCu uul II allU Uulo Other leading varieties ot 
corn. Silver Mine oats 60c per bu. Sks. 5c each. New 
bags,18c. PricesF.O.B.,Wakeman,0. F. A. Denman 
jSeed Potatoes 
Loading varieties; Early and 
late: pure and true to name. 
Prices reasonable. Send for price list. 
F. H Thompson. Fairview Farm. Holland Pa tent.N.Y 
lOATS 
SENSATION. 123 bu. per acre, ro- 
elcan'd seed, 75c. per bu. Circular 
free. Theo. Burt & Sons. MePose O 
rnn 0 41 c—Second Growth Seed Potatoes Early 
rUn CALL Rose, $3.76 per bag; Crown Jewel, $3.75 
per bag; Polaris, $3.75 per bag. Home-grown Crimson 
Clover, $3.50 per bu. Cow Peas, $1.60 per bu. Onion Set” 
$2.50 per bu. J. E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del. 
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84-86 Randolph 5t.. CHICAGO. 
NEW YORK* 
len Mary and Sample Strawberry 
Plants at $2.00 per 1.000. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS. 
Largo transplanted plants of Cabbage, Tomato, 
Celery, Eng Plant, Pepper and Cauliflower. Writs 
for Price List. 
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tells how to grow Cantaloupes. CALEB BOGGS & 
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DCAPli TRECQ One year from bud 2c to 4c each. 
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