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March 11, 
FARMERS’ CLUB 
| Every query must be accompanied by 
the name and address of the writer to in¬ 
sure attention. Before asking a question, 
please, see whether it is not answered in 
our advertising columns. Ask only a few 
questions at one time. But. questions on a 
separate piece of paper. 1 
Forest Leaves for Mulching Strawberries. 
W. H’. Terre Haute, Tnd ,—Will forest 
leaves answer the same purpose as straw for 
covering strawberry plants when the ground 
is frozen, and give as good results in the 
fruit produced? 
Ans. —No, the leaves will not answer 
as well as the straw. Unless they are 
held in place by cornstalks or some heavy 
cover they will blow off until they are 
soaked with wet. When wet they mat 
down over the plants, giving little chance 
for air, and often smothering part of 
the crop. Iti our experience it is hard 
for the feebler plants to grow up through 
a mat of wet leaves. 
Pear Questions. 
tP. M. S.. Waterloo, N. Y .—How many 
years will it take a two-year-old Bartlett 
pear tree (nursery stock) after setting be¬ 
fore it will yield? Can Bartlett he grafted 
on other stock and produce fruit earlier? If 
so how much sooner, and what stock would 
you recommend? 
Ans. —Bartlett pear trees on pear roots 
should begin to bear a little about four 
years from setting, but no profitable crops 
until they have been set about eight years, 
except on quince stocks or where grown 
on the Pacific coast. In the latter cases 
they bear earlier. The Bartlett can he and 
is very successfully grafted and budded on 
quince stocks, and this is done for the 
purpose of causing early fruiting, but I 
know of no other stock that is really val¬ 
uable for this purpose. On our wild 
haw it will grow and bear early, but the 
union is not very good. Plant dwarf pear 
trees deep and they will eventually send 
out pear roots above the stock and renew 
their vigor. H. E. van deman. 
Apples for New Jersey. 
J. K. N., Colt’s Neck, A r . ./.—I would like 
to have your opinion of this selection of ap¬ 
ple trees, set last Spring on light reddish 
soil: 40 per cent Beach; 20 per cent Rome 
Beauty ; 10 per cent, eacli of Ohio Nonpareil, 
Bismarck and Summer Rose; live per cent. 
Williams Early Red, and a few Kansas and 
York Imperial. What is Beach? 1 can find 
no notice of it from fruit growers, and I see 
some nurserymen state that Bismarck is a 
blighter. 
Ans. —The selection is not a bad one. 
Rome Beauty is likely to be the most 
profitable of the varieties mentioned. 
Beach is a comparatively new apple from 
northwestern Arkansas, and it is likely 
that it will prove to be a good Winter 
apple in New Jersey and other Northern 
States. It is red and of good quality. Bis¬ 
marck is an early bearer, but the tree 
does blight more than ordinary kinds, and 
the fruit is of poor quality. “Kansas” I 
do not know, although I do know Kansas 
Keeper, which is a red striped Winter 
apple of fair quality. Perhaps' the Ar¬ 
kansas is meant, which is a very good 
red apple of the Winesap type. York 
Imperial is one of the best Winter apples 
for that region. H. e. van deman. 
Dwarf Apple and Pear Trees. 
R. V. I). (No State ).—Are dwarf apple 
and pear trees satisfactory? Do they bear 
sooner than the standards, and are they 
long-lived ? 
Ans. —Dwarf apple trees do bear earli¬ 
er than standards, but they are not con¬ 
sidered of any practical superiority, when 
we have so many varieties that bear at 
a reasonably early age. They have often 
been planted, and after trial no one seems 
to be willing to repeat the experiment, 
so far as I know. Special stocks have to 
be imported on which to grow them, and 
at a very considerable cost above that of 
ordinary apple stocks. I hey are long- 
lived, so far as I know, for I I have seen 
them as much as 25 years old and in 
healthy condition. Dwarf pear trees are 
of doubtful practicability, commercially, 
if we take the evidence of all who have 
grown them. Some like them well aru) 
Others do not, My way to treat dwarf 
pw trees is tn set them deep and thus. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
induce the pear roots to come out above 
the quince stocks. This will attain the 
two results, early bearing and permanence 
of the trees. h. e. van deman. 
Apples and Plums for the South. 
H. L. T., Fort Payne, Ala .—For a com¬ 
mercial orchard what two varieties of ap¬ 
ples would be the most profitable? Loca¬ 
tion on Lookout Mountain, COO feet above 
valley, 1,500 feet above sea level. Soil, 
sandy loam. Market, Birmingham, Mobile 
and New Orleans unless it would be more 
profitable to ship early apples north. What 
two varieties of plums should 1 plant? The 
trees are 1o be planted in poultry yards. 
Would it be best to use peach stocks for 
plum buds? 
Ans. —In the mountain regions of 
northern Alabama all of the apples that 
succeed in the mountains of the Southern 
States will do about equally well there. 
All of the Winesap type are successful, 
and of these varieties the Stayman is 
about the best. Kinnard and Paragon 
are two others that are good. York Im¬ 
perial is a very good variety for this re¬ 
gion. The Ben Davis and its kin are 
profitable, despite their poor flavor, and 
Black Ben Davis is the best of them in 
appearance that I have seen, and we know 
that looks go a long way in the mar¬ 
kets. I do not think it would be so 
profitable to grow early apples as the later 
ones. There are two classes of plums that 
do well in the South, the Japanese and 
American. Of the former the Burbank 
is one of the best. Some prefer the 
Abundance. There is about two weeks 
difference in the time of ripening, Abun¬ 
dance being the earlier. Of the Ameri¬ 
can species the Wyant is as good as any 
of the great number of varieties named 
and offered to the public by the nurseries. 
Peach stocks are preferred by many for 
the Japanese varieties, but the Marianna 
stock is the best for the American type of 
plums. H. E. VAN DEMAN. 
CATALOGUES 
C. W. Graham, Afton, N. Y.—Catalogue 
of strawberry plants; 12 pages. 
Mrs. .1 ames A. Root, Skaneateles, N*. Y.— 
Wholesale price-list of native evergreens. 
Very low prices are quoted for collected 
seedlings. 
Arthur J. Collins, Moorestown, N. J.— 
Catalogue of Pleasant Valley nurseries; 24 
pages, illustrated. Devoted to fruit and nut 
trees and fruit plants. 
Edward F. Dibble, Iloneoye Falls, N. Y. 
■—Catalogue of farm seeds and seed potatoes ; 
pages. A good list, with the Early Manistee 
potato, White 20th Century oats and Eighty- 
day Yellow Dent corn as specialties. 
W. P. Rupert & Sox, Seneca. N. Y.-— Cata¬ 
logue of fruit and ornamental trees, plants; 
50 pages, handsomely illustrated. A large 
collection, including many late novelties. An 
inclosed four-page circular offers choice field 
seeds. 
80 VARIETIES 
BEST NEW and 
Standard Straw'by. 
Kas’by, Grape and 
Blk'by plants, Vigorous, Heavy Rooted, amt 
True to Name. High quality and Low l’riees. 
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Price List FREE. 
A. K. WESTON & CO 
K. F it No. 8 Bridgman, Mich. 
and SHADE. Flower- 
tc. Catalogue tor 11*05 
ESTABLISHED IN 184» 
EDWIN ALLEN & SON, New Brunswick. N.J. 
TREES 
FOR FRUIT 
ing Shrubs, e 
sent FREE. 
LOGANBERRIES 
Let every fruit-grower plant some Loganber¬ 
ries. They are proving more productive and 
profitable than Blackberries and ripen at a sea¬ 
son before summer drouths. Strong, welt- 
rooted plants, $1.00 per dozen, postpaid. 
Write for illustrated circular. Special prices in 
quantities. 
J. B. PILKINGTON, Nurseryman 
Portland, Oregon 
Peach Trees and 
Strawberry Plants. 
We have them by the 100,000, to¬ 
gether with general line of nur¬ 
sery stock. Prices low; quality 
best. Write for new 190a Catalog. 
CHATTANOOGA NURSERIES, 
Chattanooga, Tennessee. 
GRAPES anil CURRANTS 
The fruiting is for many years. Get the best varieties. 
Let me suggest McKinley Crapes and Red Cross Cur¬ 
rants. They are uniform heavy bearers of choicest fruits. 
I furnish plants of my own growing, superb stock. Also 
all tho other leading varieties. Strawberries, Raspberries, Black¬ 
berries and the finest collection of field grown, 2 year old Roses ever 
offered. 8end for my new catalog. 
Allen L. Wood, Wholesale Grower, Rochester, N.Y, 
KNIGHT’S FRUIT 
PLANTS. 
Strawberries Raspberries Blackberries 
Millions of them as fine as ever grew. We grow 
thebestlnall the choice varieties. Our Price 
is Low. Catalogue free. Don't fail to send 
for It. DAVID KNIGHT & SON, Sawyer, Mich, 
Grafted PARAGON CHESTNUT TREES for 
Sale. Also True Paragon Chestnut Scions. Write 
for prices to C. K. S<)BER, Lewisburg, Union Co.,Pa. 
JAPAN WALNUT, 
Ornamental, Shade and Nut Trees 
Fruits at 2 years, 7 by mall $1.00. 
STAYMAN’^ WINFSAP APPLE. Superb quality, 
ol Aim A It o TY lllLOAr , long keeper, $6.00 per 100. 
Send for descriptive price list. 
JOHN S. BARNHART, Denton, Maryland 
FRUIT TREES. 
A. Large Assortment of the Finest Quality 
of Fruit, Shade and Ornamental Trees, 
at very Low Prices. We make a Specialty 
of dealing Direct with the Farmers. 
Write for Price List. 
CALL’S NURSERIES, Perry, O 
When you write advertisers mention The 
I t. N.-Y. ana you’ll get a quick reply and 
"a square deal." See guarantee, page 18. 
1/Villowdale Nurseries 
We have bargains to offer in Apple Trees, in first- 
class medium and light grades. Our list includes 
Stayman. Nero. Lankford and others of the best late 
keepers. Japan Plums, Sour Cherries and Peach, in 
medium and light grades at low prices. A full line of 
Fruit Trees, Small Fruits, Shade Trees, Evergreens 
and Shrubbery. Also a large stock of California 
Privet and Berber is Thunbergii, the best plants for 
Ornamental Hedging. Send list of wants for prices. 
RAKEsTRAW & PYLE, Kennett Sq., Pennn, 
NTATIVE EVERGREENS — Balsam Fir. Arbor 
Vitae, Am. Spruce, 6 to 12 in.. $4 per 1,000, 5,000 
for $15. White Pine and Hemlock $5 per 1,000, 5,000 
for $20. Also Fresh Apple Seed, crop of 1904. Write 
for Price List. Mrs. JAMES A. ROOT. 
Skaneateles, N. Y. 
BABY RAMBLER ROSE 
An Ever blooming Dwarf Crimson Rambler, 
Other novelties as well as a general list of nursery 
stock. Illustrated descriptive catalogue FREE. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., Hightstown, N.J. 
K FRUIT BOOK 
shows in NATURAL COLORS and 
accurately describes 216 varieties of 
fruit. Send for our liberal terms of distri- 
’ bution to planters.—Stark Bro’s, Louisiana, Mo. 
Rathbun & Wilson Jr. and 
Lucretia Dewberry Plants 
and Strawberry Plants 
at $1.50 and $2.0(1 per 1.000. I will sell 3,000 Rathbun 
Root Cuttings for $24.00. My Catalogue will tell you 
how to plant them. 1 am headquarters for first, class 
stock. D. \V. MOsLEY, Dover, Del. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
and other small fruits including the Ward Black¬ 
berry, one of the most reliable. Send for descriptive 
circular. 100 000 Asparagus, one and two year old. 
Peach and other fruit trees. 200.000 Cal. Privet for 
Hedging, very cheap. Seed Sweet Potatoes. Jersey 
Red and Yellow. Second crop Va. Seed Potatoes. 
Crown Jewel and Early Rose. Send for price list 
before placing orders. Address. 
CHAS. BLACK. Hightstown, N. J. 
Save Money on Fruit Plants 
Strawberry Plants,$1.75 to $3 p »r 
All Kinds of Small Fruit Plants. 
Seed Potatoes, $2.50 to $3 bbL 
Special prices on a quantity. 
Satisfaction Guaranteed. Catalogue Free. 
O. A. E. BALDWIN, 
Oak Street, Bridgman, Mich 
DON’T BUY TBEE8until 
■ you see our 
1905 Cata’og of 62 pages, describing in de¬ 
tail 528 varieties of Fruits, Ornamentals 
and Roses. It’s FREE. Write to-day to 
QUAKER HILL NURSERY 
R. I’. D. No. 6. Newark, New York 
FRUIT & ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
SHRUBS, VINES & ROSES, 
All the best and hardiest varieties. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE 
on request. T. J. DWYER & CO., Box 1, Cornwall, New York. 
■ 
Strawberries 
The Mark Hanna 
should be included in every or¬ 
der. A great new variety. 
Strong growing, regular and 
prolific bearer of excellent 
large berries. We grow 
All Varieties 
and wo want you to see what Harrison quality 
plants means. None better grown, vigorous, well 
rooted, sure bearers. Prove by sending us trial 
order, any size. 1905 catalog of all fruits free. 
Harrison’s Nurseries, Box 29 Berlin, Md. 
RUBY RASPBERRY 
A new berry of great promise; has been grown six 
years, and to-day is ahead of all others for profit, to 
growers. We have a nice lot of well-rooted plants. 
Send for circular and price list. 
C. G. VELIE & SON, Marlborough, N. Y. 
Valley View Fruit Farm. 
The Ward 
BLACKBERRY 
TREES astoni8hin ? ! ”. "What is?” " Why, an unbroken line of 
will continue to get it. 
Box 122 
orders' from the same people fof 25 Years.” 
„ Nothing strange at all, they simply got what they bought and know they 
Car J) ree Catalog submits evidence that will make you our customer. Send for it. 
Wiley dj Son, Cayuga, 3NT. Y. 
Order Your Fruit Trees While Our Surplus Lasts 
f ^ r r>? s from $5 00 per hundred up. Peach Trees, $20.00 per thousand and up/in all the leading 
varieties. Choice I lum and ( herry trees, Berry Plants, Shade Trees, Shrubs, Roses, etc. A postal card 
request will bring you our Free Catalogue. 
BARNES BROTHERS NURSERY CO., Box 8, YALESVILLE, CONN. 
Trees*Plants 
Free from Scale. New and Choice Varieties. BLACK¬ 
BERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES. Our Free 
Catalogue will save you money. Please mention Rural New 
Yorker. 
MYER & SON. BRIDGEVILLE, DELAWARE 
VARIETIES 
QUALITY . 
PRICES . . 
w. 
This is true of RUPERT’S NURSERY STOCK. We sell direct from the 
Nursery to the Planter. Priced Catalogue free. No scale lias ever been 
found in our Nursery. A present given every customer 
ALWAYS answering this advertisement. 
right Seed Corn Seed Oats 
New, Large \ ieldiug A A arieties of Great Excellence 
Clean Seed. Circulars and Samples mailed on request. We pay freight 
RUPERT cfc SONTS; Box 25 Sonoca, 3XT. Y. 
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F OLLOW MY GREAT BLULDING L t P SY t STEM and retain your old Strawberry Beds year 
after year, and success is sure to follow. Why Destroy Plants that have good bearing 
blood streaming through their veins or ribs? My Catalogue tells you how to grow 
wonderful crops from the same soil each year. Send for it. Free. 
KEYITT’S PLANT FARM, ------ . ATHENIA, N. J- 
is a very strong grower, perfectly 
hardy (in New Jersey), the fruit 
black throughout and verv pro¬ 
lific. For price list address 
PAYIP BAIRD & RON 
Baird, New Jersey 
PLANT PENNSYLVANIA’S BEST FRUIT TREES 
AND SMALL FRUIT PLANTS Over HALF MILLION Peach, Apple. 
OIVA/Y1-/I-/ r WOll rLrtlT lO. Japan Plum, Pear. Cherry. Our Busi¬ 
ness Catalog for busy people gives accurate descriptions of all Fruits worth planting in Central Atlantic 
States. It’s free. THE PATTERSON NURSERY CO., Stewartstown, Pa. 
$5 PER 100, FREIGHT PAID. 
Apples, Pear. Plum, Cherry, Peach 
find Carolina Poplars, fjealthy, 
true to name and Fu litigated. JVU kinds of trees and plants at low wholesale 
prices. Remember v‘ "■-* *— 
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