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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
December 2, 
FARMERS’ CLUB 
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THE CZAR ON AN APPLE. 
When the Peace Commission finally 
ended the war between Japan and Russia 
we advanced the theory that the com¬ 
mission must have eaten baked Fall Pip¬ 
pin apples. That would surely leave 
peace in their hearts. It looks now as if 
we should have to suggest the Czar as 
president of the International Apple Con¬ 
sumers’ League. He has gone a step be¬ 
yond most of us by having his picture 
photographed upon an apple! This is 
shown in accompanying picture. At a 
dinner given to the Czar and Czarina ap¬ 
ples bearing their pictures were served. 
It seems that a patent was taken out by 
a Frenchman in 1903 to cover this idea 
of fruit printing. It is not likely that 
the process can be patented, however, ex¬ 
cept for a special paper suited for the 
work. Generally speaking the work is 
done by pasting pieces of paper or photo¬ 
graphic films on green fruit. When the 
paper is used openings are made to cor¬ 
respond with the design wanted. This 
leaves a certain part of the apple open to 
the sun. and this portion is colored while 
the rest remains green. The colored parts 
correspond to the black in a picture. 
The following directions are given: 
The exposure of (lie paper designs' is made 
(en to fifteen days before picking for late 
Summer fruits, and toward tlie middle of 
September for those Fall and Winter fruits 
that are picked during October. The bag 
should not be taken off beforehand, but at 
the very moment of exposure. To prevent 
burns on the delicate skin from the too 
powerful rays of the sun. tlie bag is torn 
open, the paper is glued upon the side of 
the fruit directly exposed to the sun’s rays, 
and the bag is kept partially open for several 
days, being finally removed in cloudy 
weather. The skin of the fruit becomes 
tough as it colors red. The fastening of 
designs or films on the fruit must be done 
with care, for alternate rain, cloud, and sun 
may cause them to warp and detach, and 
they cannot be carelessly fastened as if 
they were to be in shelter. The adherence 
of paper designs to the fruits may be ef¬ 
fected by gluing them with white of egg. 
Starch paste, such as is used for photo¬ 
graphic prints, is quite as good. Photo¬ 
graphic films are soaked for an instant in 
water and, thus softened, take the form of 
the fruit: the gelatin causes them to stick 
to the skin and to adhere to it perfectly 
when dry, but it is preferable to use also 
white of egg. 
Leaves that would shade the apple are 
taken off. From 10 to 15 days are re¬ 
quired to make these sun prints when pa¬ 
per is used. Such varieties as Baldwin, 
Arkansas Black or McIntosh Red ought 
to show this work to advantage. Next 
year let some genius try his hand at it 
on this side of the water. In a small 
way it has already been done in printing 
figures or initials on fruit. 
THE LARGEST PEAR ON RECORD. 
Tell C. M. D. of Boonton. N. J.. page 770 . 
that he has not yet broken the record. Two 
years after planting I grew Duchess d’ 
Angouleme on dwarf, two of which weighed 
24 ounces each, and Kieffers on standards in 
four years “to beat the band." The trees 
on which those pears were grown were a lot 
of about 300 Beurre d’Anjou and Duchess 
d’Angouleme, two year-old dwarfs of fair 
size and apearance; also some two year 
Kieffers in standards which had been planted 
two years previous to the dwarfs. The 
dwarfs were planted May 10. 1902, and ihe 
pears mentioned were picked and tlie two 
specimens weighed early in October. 1003. 
About November 1 I exhibited a basket of 
them at a leading store in town : free talk 
and free advertising was the result. The 
two last seasons the crops were fair, but 
th n scale is intrenching. We are making 
preparations and will spray in a few days. 
Needless to say, the trees received fair treat¬ 
ment j. E. HEINE. 
Pennsylvania. 
The largest Duchess pear I ever grew my¬ 
self weighed 20 ounces, but my neighbor, 
II. L. Crew, grew and put on exhibition first 
at the Still Pond Farmers' Club meeting, 
then at the meeting of horticulturists at 
Dover, Del., two Duchess pears, one weigh¬ 
ing 31 ounces and the other 32 ounces. 
Kent Co., Md. .tames s. Harris. 
In 1877 I exhibited 21 varieties of pears 
at the American Bornological exhibition in 
Baltimore. I had one large dish of Duchess, 
not a pear weighing less than 26 ounces, 
Beurre d'Anjou and Lawrence weighing 18 
and 20 ounces. I« had the best from Cali¬ 
fornia to contest with. I also exhibited at 
the Pimlico Fair a few years after one 
Duchess weighing 32 ounces. After this ex¬ 
hibit I sent it to Ex-Governor Boss of Dela¬ 
ware, by his son, who was with me at the 
time. In 1898 or 1899, my tenant on Queen 
Anne's farm exhibited one at Easton Fair, 
Talbot County, a Duchess, from a tree that 
I budded, a pear weighing 38 ounces, and 
they gave him a premium of $10. Prof. W. 
G. Johnson saw the tree and spot it was 
taken from. It was correctly weighed by a 
druggist in tli" presence of several reliable 
men. A sl>' time back in conversation 
with J. W. err, of Carolina County, I asked 
him the weight of the largest pear he eyer 
saw. He told me it was one at the Easton 
Fair weighing 38 ounces. It was this pear. 
Maryland. b. s. ejiory. 
Quinces in Ontario. 
S., Beamsville, Ont .—I want information 
about quinces. What is the best soil for 
them, best varieties, distance apart, how soon 
do they bear and is there sufficient market, 
or prospect of market, to warrant planting 
say 200 trees? Will canning factories handle 
them? I have about an acre of heavy, sandy 
loam with a considerable swale through it 
of black ground. Would this be suitable? 
I am entirely ignorant about quinces, except 
in the form of jelly or marmalade, when I 
think they are hard to beat. I am, situated 
in the Niagara fruit belt. 
Ans. —The quince likes rich land, but 
it is a mistake to think that it thrives on 
wet land, as many suppose. The land 
should be well drained before setting to 
quince trees. A sandy loam is the very 
best for this fruit. The trees should be 
set not nearer than io feet apart, and I 
like 20 feet better, for it gives more light 
for the foliage and room in the soil for 
the roots. They should not be allowed to 
branch nearer the ground than a foot, and 
two feet would be the extreme height for 
the trunks. Good tillage and occasional 
manuring will be necessary to keep up 
good growth and fruitage. Profitable 
bearing will begin about the sixth year. 
Canning factories rarely use the fruit, but 
the general markets are usually good for 
quinces. h. e. van deman. 
Soy Beans. —The picture at Fig. 390, 
page 863, shows a field of Soy beans near 
the farm of W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. 
As will be seen, the beans stand up better 
than cow pea vines, and make a heavy 
growth. They are easier to cut than the 
cow peas, and when properly dried give 
a very good fodder for horses. The Del¬ 
aware Experiment Station gives the fol¬ 
lowing figures regarding Soy beans: Four 
months’ growth on an acre gave 10.952 
of green vines and 756 pounds of air-drv 
roots. This contained 140.2 pounds of ni¬ 
trogen, 48 pounds of potash and 40 pounds 
of phosphoric acid. The Soy bean stood 
the frost better than cow peas, and re¬ 
quired a stronger soil. 
For the land’s sake, use Bowker’s Fer¬ 
tilizers. They enrich the earth.— Adv. 
P<>1 ntoes-Bliss. Bovee, Carman, Cobbler, Hustler, 
* Hose Noroton,85 kinds. C.W. Ford, FishersfTTY. 
FLAY ROSE POTATOES WANTED. -A few 
^ bushels. Send sample and price. 
J. J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
Tree Planting on Streets and Highways 
Hy Willi unF Fox, Supt. State Forests (N Y.) 
This monograph contains full instructions as to the 
proper method of planting shade trees; the selection 
of species best adapted to streets or highways, and a 
description of each kind, its appearance and special 
uses. It furnishes valuable information as to the care 
of trees, pruning, and protection from insect ravages. 
11 Colored Plates, 28 halftones, cloth 
binding, #1.00, postage free. 
J. B. LYON COMPANY, Albany, New York. 
PRESIDENT WILDER 
and WHITE IMPERIAL. CURRANTS. 
PEACH TREES—Best orchard sorts. 
BEURRE ROSC PEARS. 
SP1T/.KVBURG. BOIKEN. MoINTOSH RED. 
JONATHAN and other varieties of APPLES. 
Also NORWAY. ROCK and SILVER MAPLES 
and AMERICAN ELMS. 
ALL AT BOTTOM PRICES. 
Inquire of S. D, WILLARD, Geneva, N, Y, 
[I PRUNING SHEARS 
rjf Will Snip a Broom Handle 
/ That gives you an idea of the strength and 
I 'M Quality of the pruner. Wiss Pruning Shears 
/ j will outlast a dozen ordinary ones They 
/ M will cut tissue paper. That shows how 
I I nicely they are adjusted. 
r^M Nurserymen and growers of fine trees use 
\ 1 them in preference to all other shears—they 
^ will cut clean the thickest twigs or the most 
delicate tendrils without tearing, 
Wiss dealers will replace free of charge any shears 
returned defective or unsatisfactory. 
All parts are interchangeable, If any part (say the 
blade) becomes worn, it can he replaced, thus mak¬ 
ing the shears as good as new at a slight cost. 
Made in Two Sizes: ,8 illcK: ii:§o 
Extra blades, 50c, each. For sale by all dealers. 
J. WISS & SONS CO., 
15-33 Littleton Avenue, Newark, N. J. 
GREEN’S 
Wedding Announcement 
He loved the girl very much, 
That was his business. 
She loved him just as well. 
That was her business. 
They decided to be married, 
That was their business. 
They will need Vines. Plants 
and Trees for their garden. 
That's OVR business. 
We have a surplus of Asparagus 
plants. Poplar and Apple trees Send 
for free catalog: also Fruit Magazine. 
GREEN S NURSERY CO. ( 
Rochester, N. Y. 
RUBY RED RASPBERRY. 
This grand berry lias again proven itself to lie the 
best for profit. A fine stock of plants for Fall setting 
for sale. Price list and circular upon application. 
C. G. VEL1E & SON, 
Valley View Fruit Farm, Marlboro, N. Y. 
TREE PROTECTORS 
75c. per lOO-$5 per IOOO 
Send for free samples and testimonials. 
J)o not wait until Rabbits and Mice 
ruin your trees. 
WRITE US TO-DAY, 
Hart Pioneer Nurseries, 
Eort Scott, Kails. Hox 7 3. 
QUALITY 
Apple Trees 
Plant Harrison stock and plant 
the best. York Imperial, Ben 
Davis, Early Harvest, Baldwin, 
all varieties forall seasons. Give 
us your next order and compare 
trees with others 
] 
The 
Ray Peach 
Choice new kind. Best for mar- 
ket. Fresh, delicious, with red 
blush. Full,regular bearing. El- 
borla, Chairs, Crawford Late, 
Frances and all other good vari¬ 
eties come to perfection in our 
climate. Send for free 1905 cata¬ 
log. You'll plant better trees. 
HARRISON'S NURSERIES. 
Box 28 Berlin, Md. 
NATURE STUDY LEAFLETS 
Prepared by College of Agriculture of Cornell Univer¬ 
sity, Ithaca. N. Y. 608 pages, fully illustrated, cloth 
hound, express or mail prepaid, #1.25. 
READING COURSE BULLETINS 
FOR FARMERS AND FARMERS’ WIVES 
Prepared by College of Agriculture of Cornell Univer¬ 
sity, Ithaca, N. Y. 788 pages, fully illustrated, cloth 
bound, express or mail prepaid. $1.25. 
J. B. LYON COMPANY, Albany, New York. 
FRUIT TREES THAT GROW 
and bear fruit true to label. Fine assortment of stock. 
All conveniences for packing FRUIT GROWERS 
and DEALERS ORDERS. Can save you 15 to .JO 
per cent on largo or small orders. Get my prices and 
free catalogue without delay. 
Martin Wall!, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. 
BERRY PLANTS Raspberry! 
blackberry, &c. I wish to correspond with prospect¬ 
ive buyers. Catalog and valuable information froe. 
Address L. J. FARMER, Box “R", Pulaski, N. Y. 
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. 
Strawberry Plants. 
New Home, /Cardinal, C6mmonwealft, v Oaks Early, 
Champion, Glen /Mary, Win. Belt and 91 other*. Locretla 
and Premo Dewberry. Seeds: Livingston's Globe and 
Allen's Best Tomato. Allen's First Choice and Rocky 
Ford CantaloupeAAlien's Money Maker, /Early Fortnne 
and Peninsula Pri^e Cucumber. Valuable tested novelties 
and a full line standard garden, field/and flower seeds, 
bulbs, etc. Write for^handsome free /atalogue. 17 
W. F. ALLEN. Salisbury, Maryland. 
PRATT’S 1 ‘SCALECIDE ,5 PETROLEUM 
Guaranteed to kill the SAN JOSE SCALE with¬ 
out injury to the tree or fruit bud. in Fall, Winter and 
•Spring application One gal. ‘Sealecide" to 20 gallons 
water. No heating or boiling. Mixes instantly 
in any proportion with cold water, and stays mixed. 
Can be used with a great saving in cost, where 
petroleum or kerosene emulsion is advised. 
Prices—in bbls. 50c. per gallon. 10 gallon cans. $0,00; 
5 gal. cans, $3.25; 1 gal. cans. $1.00, f. o. b. N. Y. 
B. 0. PRATT CO., II Broadway, New York, U.S.A. 
SAN JOSE SCALE 
and other INSECTS killed by 
GOOD’S 
Caustic Potash Whale-Oil Soap No. 3 
Endorsed by U. S. Dept, of Agri. and State Experiment 
Stations. This soap is a Fertilizer as well as an Insect l 
cldc. 6'i-lb. kegs. $2.50; 100-lb. kegs, $4.50; half barrel, 
270 lb.,3%cper lb; barrel.425 lb.,3!4c. Send for booklet. 
JAMES GOOD, Original Maker, 
939-41 N. Front Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 
WARD BLACKBERRIES 
The hardiest and most prolific Blackberry ever grown 
WELCH RASPBERRY 
The most profitable Red Raspberry yet fruited. Also 
a full line of general nursery stock. Catalogue free. 
JOS H. BLACK. SON & CO., Hightstown, N. J. 
A 
if 
ERCATMVS TREES 
Are as good as the best. 60 yearalin 
business is our guarantee. 
Catalog Free. 
P. J. KERCKMJiNS CO., Inc., 
Fruitland Nurseries. AUGUSTA, GA. 
fdO acres in Trees and Shrubs. Established 1856. 
ALFALFA HAY 
Car lots. J. E, 
WING & BROS.. 
Mechanicsburg.O. 
Special Sale of Fruit Trees. 
In order to reduce a large stock of 
extra fine Fruit Trees, Call’s Nurseries. 
Perry, Ohio, are making a special thirty 
days sale of Fruit, Shade and ornamental 
trees. This is a rare chance to secure 
the Best Stock grown at very low prices, 
Wr te them for prices, stating the amount 
wanled. 
SALIMENE 
THE BEST REMEDY FOR 
SAN JOSE SCALE. 
Liquid or Powder Form. Circulars and price on 
application. 
MONMOUTH CHEMICAL WOR£S, 
_ Shrewsbury, New Jersey. _ 
NIIT TRFPS Japan Chestnuts and Walnuts, Paragon 
I1U I IflLLO Chestnuts. Ridgely and American. 
MANCHUKICA AVALNUTS. 
CALIFORNIA PRIVET, extra fine and cheap 
Fruit trees and small fruits in every kind worth fruit¬ 
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JOS. H. BLACK,SON & CO., Hightstown.N. J. 
HOYT IS AT THE HEAD 
With a large and most complete stock of 
Fruit, Forest, Ornamental and Evergreen 
Trees, Vines, Shrubbery, Boses, California 
Privet, Asparagus and Perry plants. 200 
acres in cultivation with Nursery Trees. 
This stock is healthy and fine, bend us 
your list of wants and let ns price it. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Send for our 
FREE Catalogue. Address, 
THE STEPHEN HOYT’S SONS CO., 
NEW CANAAN, CONN. 
TREES 
<t?K PCD IfTG FREIGHT PAID Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach and Carolina 
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Allkindsof trees and plants at low wholesale prices. Remember we beat all other reliable 
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THOROUGHBRED HIGH QUALITY APPLES. 
The REST KINDS and the REST TREES in the world. Tf this is what you want, drop a line to 
ROGERS OIST THE HILL, 
Tiro Apple Breeder,_ Ransvillc, 2XT. IT. 
PEACH TREES 
Grand lot, grow non the bank of Lake Erie, two rniiea 
from any peach orchards, free from borers and alt 
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Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Plants, Seeds, 
40 acres liardy roses, none better grown, 44 Greenhouses of Palms, Ferns. 
Kos -s, Geraniums, Cumins, etc. Mail size postpaid. Direct deal will insure you 
the best and save you money. Try it. Valuable catalogue free. Fifty-two years. 
1200 Acrfi8 
THE STORES & HARRISON CO., Box 16, Palnesville, 0. 
