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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
June 10, 
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. Tut questions on a 
separate piece of paper. 1 
Cement for Silo. 
H. Ii. B., Eastford, Conn .—As I am about 
to build a silo, will you tell me how to pre¬ 
pare the cement for the foundation? I have 
not had first-class success with cement. 
Ans.— Clean off surface until dirt is 
solid; make a box six feet long, three feet 
wide, and 10 inches deep. Into this put 
very coarse sand, even bordering on 
gravel, five parts; best Portland cement, 
one part; mix thoroughly with shovel and 
hoe while dry; then use water enough to 
make spreadable. Plaster the bottom di¬ 
rectly upon the dirt to the thickness of 
one inch. If weather is very dry at the 
time sprinkle each day for three or four 
days. H. e. c. 
Dying Apple Trees. 
E. T. 8., Bradford, Pa .—I have a young or¬ 
chard of apple trees four years old this Spring 
that was looking well last Fall and growing 
fast this Spring. Some of the largest trees 
are dead, and others do not look well. I have 
examined them and find roots in good, thrifty 
condition. They seem to be dying from the 
top. The bark is dry and scaling off; there 
are some small rotten spots on trunk of 
— trees, as if insects had worked in, but I have 
found none. I have never sprayed yet. Can 
you tell me what is the matter, and give me 
a remedy? Will it injure to spray bodies of 
trees with petroleum? 
Ans. —From the statements made by the 
owner of this orchard it seems to me that 
there must have been some “tree doctor” 
practicing on his trees. The question in 
the final sentence about the use of petro¬ 
leum is a hint that may lead to the solu¬ 
tion of the trouble. It would be easy to 
say just what was the cause of the dead 
trees and the “rotten spots” if I knew that 
petroleum had been applied for any rea¬ 
son. It may be that this or some nos¬ 
trum that contained carbolic acid or some 
other injurious property has been used to 
prevent rabbits or mice from eating the 
bark last Winter. As the trees were 
healthy up to last Fall, started to grow all 
right this Spring and then died or now 
show signs of disease on the bark of the 
trunks it would lead to a suspicion of 
some sort of malpractice. Possibly the 
severity of the past Winter may have 
injured the trunks of some of the trees. 
I know of nothing so good for fruit trees 
as thorough and constant application of 
common sense and little else. Good til¬ 
lage, plenty of sunlight and occasionally 
a spraying of Bordeaux Mixture and ar¬ 
senical poisons to kill the fungus and in¬ 
sect enemies will usually serve all needful 
purposes. Petroleum is a dangerous thing, 
to use about any kind of vegetation anc 
requires the most thorough knowledge o 
what for, when and how to use it. It is 
rarely that it can be used with safety ex¬ 
cept emulsified and diluted. I was at 
meeting in South Carolina once where 
Senator Tillman was induced to give his 
experience in using kerosene to kill Peach 
borers in his trees. He thought it would 
do it, and as he had a very fine orchard 
covering 10 acres he had it put on the col 
lar of each tree. The result was that all 
of them died, victims of a senatorial tree 
doctor. Politics and kerosene are both 
good when properly used but need to be 
mixed with plenty of good sense. Other¬ 
wise they are very dangerous in the or 
chard. h. e. van deman. 
the business, and wrote to a number of 
people who are interested in automobiles. 
We would not do injustice to any repu¬ 
table concern, but the following notes are 
from reputable manufacturers: 
The Automobile School is a very small 
school, and they have one old automobile, 
which they give lessons on, but we are hardly 
in a position to judge the benefit any student 
might gain from this school. 
Boston, Mass. dowi.ing & maguire. 
Personally, I know absolutely nothing in re¬ 
gard to this school. I referred the matter to 
my foreman, and he tells me he knows of 
several persons who have taken this course 
and have been unable to obtain positions with 
the knowledge acquired from same. 
Boston, Mass. a. t. fuller. 
If we were in your place, we certainly 
would not advise the patronizing of a school 
of this description, if we did not know all 
about it; $25 seems to be a rather big price 
to charge a person to give him instructions in 
the handling of an automobile. 
Detroit, Mich. reliance motor car co. 
We know there is such a school, but have 
heard very little for or against it. These 
people have a demonstrating car, which they 
use to show pupils the practical workings and 
machinery, and have no doubt that they do 
some good. We think any boy going into an 
automobile repair or machine shop would 
learn more in a week than he would in one of 
these schools in a month. 
Boston, Mass. j. h. mac alman. 
As to the value of such a course the 
following note is interesting: 
You are doubtless aware that the procuring 
of a license for a student operator is compar¬ 
atively a trifling matter, as anyone can ob¬ 
tain a license if he comes recommended by 
two or three responsible persons. The school 
could very easily get licenses for all of their 
pupils but we should imagine it would not be 
so easy to secure positions for them. There 
seems to be a great tendency among automo¬ 
bile owners to drive their own machines, and 
it is these owners who are patronizing the 
automobile schools for the purpose of becom¬ 
ing familiar with the mechanism of their cars. 
The country boy who pays his $25 for a 
course of tuition is likely to be disappointed 
about finding a satisfactory place as soon as 
he lias learned the operation of a car, as the 
man who would employ a professional chauf¬ 
feur is as likely as not to want him to be a 
professional servant also, and as we under¬ 
stand it the course would not include this 
training. waltham mfg. co. 
This being the case a country boy 
would not receive much benefit from the 
course, unless be knew how to serve as a 
gentleman’s servant in other capacities. 
Weed Killer. —iThe Pennsylvania Exper¬ 
iment Station says that the “Cereal Weed 
Killer” is green vitriol or sulphate of iron 
heated so as to drive off the water. This 
substance, known as copperas, consists of 
hard green crystals. On heating to about the 
temperature of boiling water the mass whit¬ 
ens and crumbles, and in this form it is used 
for killing weeds. In some cases it is dis¬ 
solved, seven to nine pounds to a barrel of 
water, and sprayed over the field. In Belgium 
the fine powder is spread over the ground 200 
to 300 pounds per acre. This destroys maw 
young weeds, while grain and other crops are 
not injured. 
A School for Aufomobiling. 
8. V. T., Franklin, Vt. —I enclose a pam¬ 
phlet recently sent which will explain itself. 
Can you inform me as to the reliability of 
this concern? 
Ans.— The pamphlet or circular offers 
to teach people how to run an automobile. 
The course costs $25, and the proprietors 
of the school offer to help “graduates” 
to secure a “chauffeur’s license” and also 
to help obtain a position. They say 
that the “average pay when competent is 
from $100 to $150 per month and found.” 
We know nothing about the school or 
EVERY WIRE 
fn the Frost Fence is the same size-stays two sizes 
larger— all large and strong enough to make a rigid 
fence that will stand for 110 or more years. Send tor 
1905 catalogue, 
THE FROST WIRE FENCE CO., Cleveland. Ohio. 
ANCHOR FENCE & MFG. 
ANCHOR FENCE 
Built on the most ap¬ 
proved plan, and of 
material that gives 
lasting service. Send 
for Catalogue “D.” 
CO.. Cleveland, Ohio. 
SEED BUSINESS FOR SALE 
Good growing trade in choice home grown garden 
and flower seeds: seed potatoes and also some trade 
m nursery stock. Will sell with or without premises 
of 1 hi acres. Good chance for right party. For full 
information. Address 
CHAS. L. GOLF, Crystal Lake, Ill. 
Potted Strawberry Plants 
List Free. T. C. KEVITT, Athenia, New Jersey. 
CELERY and CABBAGE PLANTS 
r ok BAl.E — Leading varieties, carefully packed 
with moss in baskets, f. o. b. here. Write for prices 
x- r ^ e F. rea< F’ about June 15. 
WOODLAND FARM, Canastota, Madison Co., N.Y. 
CRIMSON CLOVER SEED 
New Crop ready June 20. My own growing. Book 
orders now. Elbert G. Packard. Dover, Delaware. 
Ai FA FA ^flll From a vigorous growing field of 
“L-l “ OUIL Alfalfa, three years old, $1 per 
hundred pounds; 10 percent discount on 500 pounds 
or over. R. D. BUTTON, Canastota, New York 
TREES 
SHRUBS 
ROSES 
The largest and most com¬ 
plete collections In America, 
including all desirable nov¬ 
elties. Illustrated descrip¬ 
tive catalogue free. Gold 
Medal—Paris, Pan-American, 
St, LouIb. 102 prizes New York 
State Fair, 1904. 
ELLWANGER & BARRY 
Mount Hope Nurseries, 
Drawer 1044— I, Rochester, Pi.T. 
Established 18W- 
ET 13 C AI F 200 bn. Whip-poor-will; 
■ Lu CL 100 bu. Clay Cow Peas; 
100 bn. Soja Beans; 20 bn. Stowell’s Evergreen 
Sweet Corn; 3 bu. King of the Garden Lima Beans; 
4 bu. Henderson’s Dwarf Lima; Quality Very Fine. 
Prices right. Address, W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. 
enp Cl I C—CRIMSON CLOVER Seed, 15.50 
lUn OMLC bushel; Cow Peas, $1.75 bushel; 
2nd growth Seed Potatoes, $3.00 to $3.50 barrel; Onion 
Sets, $3.00 bushel JOSEPH E. HOLLAND. 
Milford. Delaware. 
SWEET CORN 
hag, $3; 5 bags, $12.50. 
Seedsmen, Buffalo, New York 
Choice Stowell’s Evergreen 
Seed, high vitality, 2 bushel 
<>. W. CLAKK & SON. 
Cow Peas! Cow Peas!! Sorghum 
Seed, German Millet, ready now. Mail orders 
promptly filled. Elbert G. Packard, Dover. Delaware. 
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. 
—BUDS!— 
PEACH, APPLE, PEAR, PLUM. 
Buds ready July 1st. Send for list to-day. 
Harrisons Nurseries, Box 29, Berlin, Md. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS 
SWEET POTATO, Yellow Jersey, 100, 25c.; 1,000, 
$1.50. 
CABBAGE, All Head Early, Early Summer, Suc¬ 
cession, Wakefield, Bridgeport, Drumhead Hol¬ 
land and Danish Bullhead, 1,000, $1; 10,000, $8.50; 
100 , 20c. 
CELERY', White Plume. Golden Self-Blanching, 
Giant Pascal, Winter Queen and other varieties, 
100 , 20c; 1.009 $1; 10,000, $8.50; Transplanted, 
1,000, $2 50 
ONIONSr Prizetaker, 1,000, $1; 10,000, $8.50. 
TOMATOES, In five varieties, $1 $2. $5, $10 per 
1,000 according to size. 
Prico List mailed free, covering all kinds of Vege¬ 
table and Flower Plants. Cash with order. 
LUDVIG MOSBAEK, Onarga, Ill. 
S WEET POTATO PLANTS - Jersey Yellow, 
Jersey Red, Big Stem, Red Bermuda, Pierson’s 
and other varieties. C. M. Harrison, Vineland,N. J. 
TREES 
CR DCD |nn FRCIftUT DAin Apple. Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach and Carolina 
ren IUU, rnciuni rMIU Poplars, healthy, true to name and fumigated. 
Allkindsof trees and plants at low wholesale prices. Remember we beat all other reliable 
Nurseries in quality and price. Catalogue free. Reliance Nursery, Box 10, Geneva, N.Y. 
A Never Failing Water Supply, 
with absolute safety, at small cost may be had by using the 
Improved Rider Hot Air Pumping Engine and 
Improved Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engine. 
Built by us for more than 30 years and sold in every country in the world Exclu¬ 
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So well built that their durability is yet to be determined, engines which were sold 
30 years ago being still in active service. 
Send stamp for “ C4 Catalogue to nearest office 
RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE CO., 
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Table 
Attachment 
FEED and ENSILAGE 
CUTTER or SHREDDER 
With Wind Elevator 
We guarantee the “Blizzard” to 
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and durable; very economical to run ; no 
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merits of the “ Blizzard ” before buying. 
W rite for particulars how to get a ma¬ 
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Box 69, Canton, Ohio. 
DoIjOA.CII PAT 
Avoid imitators and infringers and buy the Genuine 
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Planing, Lath and Corn Mills; four Stroke Hay 
Presses. Water Wheels. We pay freight, 
DeLoach Mill Mfg. Co., Box 1002, Atlanta,G a - 
AW MILL 
cutaway tools for large hay crops. 
Clark s Reversible Busli &Bog Plow, cuts a track 4 ft. wide. 1 ft. deep. Will plow a U6W 
cut forest. His Double-Action Cutaway Harrow keeps the land 
true, moves 18,000 tons of earth, cuts 30 acres per day. His . 
Disk Plow cuts a furrowS to 10 in. deep, In.wide 
All these machines will kill witch- 
grass, wild mustard, charlock, bard- 
hack. sunflower, milkweed, thistle . 
orany foul plant. Send for cir’lars.f 
CUTAYVAY HARROW CO., I 
Higganum, Conn., U. S. A. 
HEEBNER 
Results perfect. Will lit one man or a whole neighborhood equally well. 
'S ’lSarKSf HORSE POWER 
and Little Giant Thresher and Cleaner 
make the handiest and most economical threshing outfit known. 
The thresher is made in three sires, 21, 26 and 30 in. cylinder. It Is 
a simple, easy to handle, light running, strong, durable and effective 
machine. Will thresh and clean wheat, rye, oats, barley, flax, rice, 
alfalfa, millet, sorghuin, timothy, otc. Capacity 200 to 600 bus. 
Can be run by steam, gasoline, or any othor power if preferred. Tread 
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Pin Hoe or Spring Hoe, 
Square Tube Steel 
1 Frame. Lifting 
Lever at End. ^ 
I Spring I*reB‘ 
su re in 
Front, 
v 
Medium Weight Hoes, which travel 
at Uniform Depth. Accurate 
Land Surveyor. Evenly Bnl. 
anced. No Neek Weight. 
Light Draft. 
A Drill 
With a Record 
It has met with the unqual¬ 
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for accurate sowing, durability, econ¬ 
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parts simple and easy of access. 
Machine perfectly controlled and regulated 
while in motion. lias doable run force grain 
feed, with cone gear for change of quantity. Non- 
Corrosive Glass Fertilizer Distributor, thrown out of gear 
, by independent lever. This is a drill of highest grade, 
fully illustrating the superiority of the Buckeye line; 
its excellency will appeal to you. Your dealer has it—ask 
mm; or write to us for complete descriptive catalogue. 
P» P« MA^T & CO., 9 Canal St., Springfield, Ohio. 
