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'THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
October 21, 
FARMERS’ CLUB 
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FAILURE OF A MICHIGAN ORCHARD 
I. L. R., Bancroft , Mich .—What shall I do 
with my orchard? It covers two acres and is 
of choice varieties, and the trees look healthy, 
hut they hear very little, and fruit is small 
and wormy. The ground is seeded to clover 
now, hut has been plowed and raised a crop 
of potatoes and oats since I have owned it. 
It blooms full in the Spring, hut fails to hear 
any fruit. I have two large apricot trees 
which bloom full hut never hear any fruit. 
Orchards are almost worthless in this part 
of Michigan : they might as well he cut down 
as they are of no value to the farmer. This 
used to he a great fruit belt and thousands of 
barrels of apples were shipped out every Fall. 
I. L. R. is in the same position 
as hundreds of others in this and other 
States. For the last few years fruit grow¬ 
ers have had a good many obstacles to 
contend with, and very many are losing 
their nerve. I he excessive rains have 
developed a large amount of fungi, which 
have seriously lowered the vitality of the 
trees, and in this weakened condition the 
severe Winters have left many orchards 
hopelessly ruined. The demand for fruit 
is constantly on the increase, and these 
periods of depression will surely he fol¬ 
lowed by successful seasons. While ap¬ 
ples here this year are nearly a failure, 
many peach orchards are giving good re¬ 
turns. Our friend fails to state the kind 
of orchard, but should judge mostly ap¬ 
ple. In the first place, 1 would never 
raise a crop of grain or vegetables in an 
orchard after setting two years; would 
try to get 150 or 200 bushels of unleached 
ashes to put in this orchard late this Fall 
or Winter, or early Spring. Spray thor¬ 
oughly once before blooming and twice 
after. Plow early in Spring, and culti¬ 
vate until about middle of July. Trim 
twice a year, once in Spring and again 
in Summer, taking out all suckers 
If this treatment is not followed by 
good results the chances are the location is 
not suitable. Apricots seldom do well 
here, and one or two isolated trees some¬ 
times fail to fertilize the blossoms. There 
are still good profitable orchards in nearly 
all parts of the State, but they are owned 
and operated by men who make a careful 
study of the business. These orchards are 
thoroughly sprayed, judiciously cultivated, 
pruned and fertilized. l. j. post. 
Kent Co.. Mich. 
The failure of your correspondent’s 
trees to bear useful fruit is more than 
likely due to lack of spraying, pruning 
and good care in general. Shiawassee 
County in soil and climate is admirably 
adapted to apple growing. A generation 
ago it was considered one of the best 
counties in the State for apples, and many 
fine orchards may be found there still, 
but the orchards in that part of the State 
are neglected and made secondary to gen¬ 
eral farming. There are no especial trou¬ 
bles that T know of afflicting the apple 
orchards of Shiawassee County that are 
not found in all apple growing regions. 
Your correspondent should be advised to 
prune, spray and till, and give his apple 
trees the same thoughtful care that he 
probably gives his cattle or other farm 
crops, and T am sure if his is an average 
orchard for that part of Michigan the 
trees will bear the “useful fruit” which he 
says is now wholly lacking. 
U. P. HEDRICK. 
Water-Glass Questions. 
IT’. J).. Highland, A 7 . V.—Is it natural for 
water-glass when diluted and put on eggs to 
become thick like jelly? When the water- 
glass hardens will it keep the eggs in as 
good condition as when it remains in the 
liquid form? My eggs were put in water- 
glass on .Tune 20. and it remained in the 
liquid form till August 30, when I took out 
some, and from that time it began to thick¬ 
en They were kept in a stone jar with 
no covering. At this writing one cannot 
tell the eggs from fresh. 
Ans. —It appears quite common for 
water glass in which eggs are preserved to 
thicken somewhat during midsummer, 
owing, probably, to some chemical reac¬ 
tion of the silicate with the lime of the 
egg shells. This thickening does not seem 
to injure the preserving quality, of the 
water glass in the least. We have just 
used eggs which were put up 18 months 
ago, in which the water glass had thick¬ 
ened to a white jelly. The eggs were in 
as good condition as when first placed in 
the solution, and were used for ordinary 
kitchen purposes. It is probably better to 
cover the jars to reduce evaporation of 
water, which will possibly increase the 
tendency of the water glass to thicken. 
Rights of Photography. 
If A is an amateur photographer, and 
gives some of his finest pictures to his friend 
II, has B any right to fake the pictures thal 
A gave him, and fix them in a frame (under 
a glass), then hang them up in some public 
place for an advertisement, and sign his 
name to them as the photographer who took 
them? At the same time A's name is at the 
bottom of each card, hut IT so arranges them, 
(lapped over one another) that A's name is 
out of sight. Isn't this just the same as 
forging? What is the penalty in New York 
State? k. 
Vermont. 
The photographs became the properly 
of B through gift from A. B has a right 
therefore to do what he pleases with them, 
even to sign his name on them, however 
reprehensible this may be morally. If B 
should sell the pictures as his own work, 
a technical question might arise as to 
whether he was not guilty of fraud. On 
the facts staged B is merely guilty of the 
discourtesy of striving to take credit to 
himself for the work of a friend. 
Hen Manure With Fertilizer. 
T'. J. D., Bellows Falls, I t.—What would 
he the best way to use sulphate of potasli 
with hen manure? Would it he wise to use 
lien manure in hills for potatoes? Would 
it he advisable to use ground hones, plaster 
and lien manure together? How would you 
use hen manure on corn? Would you use 
kainit on corn with hen manure? I shall 
have about 100 barrels of hen manure in the 
Spring and wish to use it to best advantage 
on corn and potatoes. 
Ans. —Where one is willing to take the 
trouble it will pay to mix hen manure 
with chemicals. It must be made as fine 
as possible. If plaster is used at all scat¬ 
ter it under the roots on the fresh ma¬ 
nure. This will dry the manure into hard 
chunks, which should be kept in a dry 
place. In the Spring crush those chunks. 
If you have no mill crush them with a 
maul or* spade on a hard floor. Sift 
through a fine sieve. We would mix 
ground bone and sulphate of potash with 
the fine manure—300 pounds potash, 500 
of ground bone and 1,200 of manure will 
make a good combination. No need of 
adding plaster. Hen manure can be used 
in the hill. Some of the best yields of 
potatoes we have ever known were grown 
in that way, but we do not call it the 
best practice to put all the fertilizer in the 
hill. We would use for corn the same as 
for potatoes—scattering around the hill 
or drill. On general principles we would 
use muriate of potash instead of kainit. 
It takes four times as much of the kainit 
to obtain as much potash, and the potash 
an the muriate is cheaper. 
On an Ocean Steamer. —The Wif,e: 
“Shall I have your dinner brought to the 
room, dear?” Husband (feebly) : “No. 
Just order it thrown overboard.”—Life. 
For the land’s sake, use Bowker’s Fer¬ 
tilizers. They enrich the earth.— Adv. 
HARNESS M °a’ ll 
Our plan of Belling custom-made, oak-tanned harness 
by mail, direct from the factory at wholesale prices is 
a big saving to every farmer. All harness is guaranteed 
If it’s faulty in any way. return it and get your money 
back. Write for 1 11ns rated catalogue K and pricelist. 
'I HE KING IIAKNhSS CO., 6 l,ai 6 SI.,IIhcho, t.'o^a Co., N. Y. 
IUBBER-TIRETOP BUGGY $C|.60 
With leather - quarter top 
and all up-to-date appoint¬ 
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Sold on 80 davfi free trial. 
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This ami many other bargains 
fully described in our free cata¬ 
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factory prices. Satisfaction guar- 
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U. S. FUGGY & CART CO., Sta. 527, Cincinnati, Ohio. 
WHAT DO YOU SAY? 
Several hundred thousand farmers say that 
the best Investment they ever made was 
when they bought an 
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Low wheels, wide tires; easy work, 1 ight draft. 
We’ll sell you a set of the best steel wheels 
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Send for our catalogue and save money. 
ELECTRIC WHEEL CO.. Box 88. Quincy, III. 
THE HESSLER STILL LEADS. 
RURAL MAIL BOX. 
Best made and 
most durable box 
on the market, 
Don'the deceived 
by pictures that 
look like 
“ The Hessler.” 
To get the best, 
insist on having 
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BOX, not the im¬ 
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H. E. HESSLER CO., Syraeuse.N.Y. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you'll get a quick reply and 
“a square deal." See guarantee, page 8. 
Harrison’s 
Fruit Trees 
Plant select stock, your reward 
will come. Nothing that’s only 
ordinary ever goes out from 
Harrison’s. 
Wc Want the Trade of People 
Who Want the Best. 
We cover the field of Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum 
and Shade Trees. Also Grapes 
and Strawberries—over 1,000 
acres. It pays to get acquaint¬ 
ed with Harrison trees. 1905 
catalog goes free wherever in¬ 
vited. 
HARRISON S NURSERIES. 
Box 29, _ Berlin, Md. 
^-GRAPEVINES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fruits, Trees, «fce. Beet root¬ 
ed stock. Genuine, cheap. 2 sample vines mailed for 10c. 
Descriptive price-list free. LEWIS ROESCH, FREDONIA.N.V. 
shows in NATURAL COLORS and 
accurately describes 216 varieties of 
fruit. Send foronr liberal termsof distri- 
' bution to planters.—Stark Bro’s, Louisiana, M 
A man maybe a monkey or make a fool of himself 
hut has no right to abuse the privilege, which a farmer 
does when in these days of grab he tries to make a 
success of farming without scales. This being such a 
self evident proposition that the only question is what 
scale is it for his best interest to buy. We of course 
say the Jones Why? Because that will put money in 
our pockets and because tve honestly believe it to be 
the best scale and we know that it is sold at a lower 
price than any other scale that comes anywhere near 
it in value, and don't you forget that Jones he Pays 
the Freight, and if lost, broken or stolen it is his loss 
not yours, and another condition is satisfaction or no 
sale- Think of it, a strictly first-class wagon scale 
8x14, steel lever, solid brass double beam, beam box, 
fully warranted, and a hoy to tend it if you wish, 
for only $35.00. 
397 of these scales sold and not one has been sent 
hack. Ail sizes, as low. Address, 
JONES OF BINGHAMTON 
Box 3311). BINGHAMTON, N. Y. 
v 1 UCI -uaenmery—,-sena tor i ataiogue to Boomer & 
Boschert Press Co., 118 West Water St.,Syracuse, N.Y. 
BARTLETT PEARS 
these as well as all kinds of Early A TDTDT T-T CJ 
have paid well this season. We ill I LLO 
have a fine stock of both : also a full line of Nursery 
stock. Catalogue free. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., Hightstown, N. J. 
FRUIT TREES 
We nave a fine lot of JUNE BUI) 
and one year old Poach Trees; 
one and two year Apple. Pear, 
Cherry and Plum; Shade Trees. 
Shrubbery, Roses, Grapes, etc. 
Strawberry Plants by the million. 
Write for Catalogue and Prices. 
Mention this paper. 
CHATTANOOGA NURSERIES, 
Chattanooga, Tenn. 
HOYT IS AT THE HEAD 
With a large and most complete stock of 
Fruit, Forest, Ornamental and Evergreen 
Trees,Vines, Shrubbery. Roses, Ca ifornia 
Privet, Asparagus and Perry plants. 200 
acres in cultivation with Nursery Trees. 
This stock is healthy and fine, fend us 
your list of wants and let us price it. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Send for our 
FREE Catalogue. Address, 
THE STEPHEN HOYT’S SONS CO., 
NEW CANAAN, CONN. 
Potatoes. —Carman, Cobbler, Noroton Beauty, Gold 
Coin, Hustler, Longfellow. (’. W. Ford, Fishers, N.Y. 
FOR 
Peas, $1.75 bushel. 
^ I P—Crimson Clover Seed, 
CIMLiEb $5.50 per bushel; Cow 
,J. E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del. 
PEACH 
and other FRUIT TRFIES at whole¬ 
sale prices. Circular free. R. S. 
JOHNSTON, Box 4, Stoekley. Del 
DA MOV Mme. Ferret, Genuine; gold medal. Hardy 
I Hllu I White Welsh Onion; all kinds of seeds for 
florists and market gardeners. Silver Medal at the 
St. Louis Exposition. BEAULIEU.Woodhaven, N.Y. 
J? 
MM' 
ERCKRANS TREES 
Are as good as the best. 50 years'in 
business is our guarantee. 
Catalog Free. 
P. J. BERCKMJiNS CO., Inc., 
Fruitland Nurseries. AUGUSTA, GA. 
CCCri POTATO tMs Fnl1 while they are 
OLLU lU I H I ULO cheap, my Second-Crop Seed 
are the best by test, North East South and West. 
Strawberry plants, etc. Catalogue free. 
J. W. HALL, Marion Station, Md. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET. 
This most popular hedge plant, as well as all other 
kinds of ornamental and general nursery stock. 
Catalogue FREE. Address. 
JOS. II. BLACK,SON & CO., Hightstown,N.J. 
460 acres in Trees and Shrubs. Established 1856. 
FRUIT TREES THAT GROW 
and bear fruit true to label. Fine assortment of stock- 
All conveniences for packing FRUIT GROWFRS 
and DEALERS ORDERS. C an save yon 15 to 30 
per cent on large or small orders. Get my prices and 
free catalogue without delay. 
Martin Wahl, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. 
Special Sale of Fruit Trees. 
TREE PROTECTORS 
75c. per IOO— $5 per IOOO 
Send for free samples and testimonials. 
Do not wait until Rabbits and Mice 
ruin your trees. 
WRITE US TO-DAY, 
Hart Pioneer Nurseries, 
Fort Scott, Itans. Box 7 3. 
In order to reduce a large stock of 
extra line Fruit Trees, Call’s Nurseries, 
Perry, Ohio, are making a special thirty 
days sale of Fi uit, Shade and ornamental 
trees. Tb>s is a rare chance to secure 
the Best Stock grown at very low prices. 
Wr.te them for prices, stating the amount 
wanted. 
MOW IS THE TIME TO TRANSPLANT 
Bear in mind that Trees, Shrubs and Hardy Plants succeed best if planted in 
Send for the Illustrated Catalogue of the famous DWYER FRUIT AND OI 
the autumn. 
- . ...alogue of the famous DWYER FBI IT AND ORNAMENTAL SHADE 
TREES, SHRUBS, ROSES, CREEPING VINES AND SMALL FRUITS, We have on hand a full 
line of hardy, vigorous, acclimated stock grown in our own nurseries, guaranteed true to name, free from 
disease,—sure to grow and give satisfaction We do Landscape Gardening m all its branches. 
Our Catalogue mailed FREE Write to-day T. J. DVVYLK & CO., Box l, Cornwall, N. Y. 
BULBS 
for the lawn and 
pleasure ground. 
Hyacinths, Tulips. Crocus, Narcissus, Lilies, <fce. 
Our New Bulb Cataloguk is sent fiee. It tells 
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PLANTING 
HE AIRY A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa 
^ P* A DCD |<in PRPIftUT DAin Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach and Carolina 
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who are working for 
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