TIIE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
897 
1005. 
YOUNG TREES AND MICE. 
The season is on for the crop of pre¬ 
ventives for rabbits gnawing or barking 
young trees. This is mine, and will do 
the work: Rub them where the rabbits 
would bark them with a pig’s liver cut 
in pieces suitable to handle; rub with the 
cut edges; a very little will do, and last 
the entire Winter. I have seen small 
particles of it adhering to the trees even 
after growth starts next Spring and it 
is perfectly harmless. W. F. law. 
Alabama. 
We usually draw all the trash and 
weeds away from the butts of the trees 
in the Fall, and have not had serious 
trouble with mice when this is done. 
When this work is not done we have 
usually had more or less of the trees 
barked if the snow stayed long on the 
ground. The trash gives the mice a place 
to nest, and when covered with snow 
they have nothing but the trees to ear. 
West Virginia. h. w. miller. 
All }'Oimg trees ought to be cultivated, 
and so kept free from weeds, grass and 
litter, and usually will need no protection. 
The mound of earth around each tree to 
the height of the snowfall is cheap, ef¬ 
fectual, and if trees are in grass or un¬ 
cultivated this mound if made of good 
rich earth will help the trees, be they 
young or old. Where the trees are near 
old fence lines there is one thing , only 
that will save them; tramp the snow so 
firm that the mice cannot well get in. 
For an older orchard laid down to grass 
the lnjg without a ring in his nose is a 
good hunter. A few bundles of stalks 
with a few apples or corn placed under 
them that have had an application of 
strychnine is very effectual. This last 
application is dangerous, if used careless¬ 
ly. Very few trees need be lost by the 
careful orchardist, not one to the thous¬ 
and. Keep the ground bare around the 
trees or snow packed hard. 
New Jersey. i. J. blackwell. 
After more than 50 years experience 
with orchards, I have never found any¬ 
thing so satisfactory as coal cinders; from 
slack coal is best, because it is not so 
coarse. I want no clinkers. The reasons 
why I think it preferable (have tried 
nearly everything else) are: It is very 
cheap; very durable; mice and other 
pests never harbor in it; it is not a fer¬ 
tilizer, nothing grows in it. The fact 
that it is always clean around the base of 
the tree, caused by the little cone-shaped 
mounds of cinders, is the protection. 
A little wind or sunshine gets away with 
the snow from the little black mounds, 
wn.ch give the trees a safe and com¬ 
fortable appearance. Half a bushel to one 
bushel, according to size of trees, is suf¬ 
ficient. This does the work where other 
devices usually fail. At the surface, even 
sometimes a little under it, is where 
the little rodent does the mischief, rabbits 
have not harmed us to amount to any¬ 
thing. This work can be done at any- I 
time, but I have seen trees girdled in 
October. Harboring of mice has been 
advanced as an objection to the grass 
mulch system (it does in a measure), 
but since we commenced^ using cinders, 
which was in 1888, we have lost practic¬ 
ally no trees. It seems there is nothing 
to'take the place of a little common sense. 
There is no need to throw the mulch 
up against the trees as many do. Why 
not leave a little space clean at the base 
of the trees, and extend it out to the drip 
of the branches, where it will do more 
good? I am very sure that 1 cannot em¬ 
phasize too much the use of cinders. If 
I were not in hauling distance I would 
have them shipped; they cost but a trifle. 
Ohio. _ f. P. VEKCON. 
PRODUCTS , PRICES AND TRADE 
Shipping Chickens. —"I have a lot of 
two-months old cockerels weighing about two 
pounds each. IIow shall I kill and prepare 
them for New York market?” M. 
New York. 
One who has had no experience in dress¬ 
ing these small chickens would better get 
some one who has done this work to help 
kill and pick, or ship them alive. For best 
results they should be bled in the mouth and 
picked dry, both operations requiring con¬ 
siderable skill. For a novice to try killing 
chickens in this manner is needless cruelty. 
The job should lie attempted only after 
watching every movement of an experienced 
hand and carefully studying the anatomy 
of a fowl’s head. In dry picking, unless one 
is very careful, the tender skin is likely to 
be torn, which greatly injures the sale, They 
might better he scalded than torn. 1 his 
business of dressing young chickens is one 
that a person should grow into by degrees 
rather than jump into. A great many are 
shipped here alive. The crates should be 
big enough so that they can stand up without 
sticking their heads out. If not too badly 
crowded they do not seem to mind the con¬ 
finement much, and reach the buyer in very 
good condition. Whatever method may lie 
used, be sure to advise your commission man 
in advance of shipment. 
Dressed Poultry. —The usual after-holi¬ 
day dullness was noted during the past 
week, and with rather heavy receipts and 
many lots in bad condition the market has 
been unsatisfactory. There have been two 
spells of very mild weather, which continued j 
long enough to make dry-packed poultry 
stickv So far as can lie seen at present 
prices for the Christmas trade will range 
about as for Thanksgiving, with plenty of 
turkeys for all who care to pay 20 to 25 
cents retail. 
Apples are working off very well at the 
high prices quoted. Selected lots of such va¬ 
rieties as Spitzenberg, King, Spy and New¬ 
town have brought as much as .$2 per barrel 
above any of these prices. It is a question 
whether, taking the large storage holdings 
into account, such prices can be maintained 
for the next two months without a break. 
The demand for apples at $5 to $7 per 
barrel, retail, is bound to be much lighter 
than when they can be had for $3 or $4. 
If the first of February finds consumers tak¬ 
ing hold very gingerly, some holders who 
have stocked up heavily will be sure to 
get scared and force sales at lower prices 
for a time. We believe that retail prices 
at present are too high. Where the crop is 
short holders are likely to advance prices 
to a greater extent than the shortage in 
supply warrants. The man who finds that 
he can easily make $1 a barrel tacks on 
another dollar, thinking that that will come 
just as easily. This puts the market on 
stilts from which some one is sure to fall. 
A fair rather than extravagant profit would 
dispose of the crop with less waste and 
greater average gain. Few of the growers 
who sold their apples to middlemen, got 
enough for them to warrant the prices at 
which much fruit is being held. h. 
XMAS GIFTS. 
We have just issued a special jewelry catalog which 
will be sent free on request. YVe send your money 
back if you are not satisfied with your purchase. All 
are the best the money can buy. Write for particulars. 
A light weight suit case, very satis¬ 
factory for a lady; olive or brown 
vellum cloth over wood Q| C ft 
frame, sole leather handle, Oil WW 
leather corners, brass lock and 
catches;neat lining and inside straps 
This beautiful gold 
filled stick pin. Head 
and leaves green and 
rose gold. A very at¬ 
tractive gift. 
Gold filled seamless, 
lauies signet ring in 
polished or Roman gold 
finish; a very handsome 
ring and cheap at this 
price. 
Bag-shapePursemade OF. 
of buckskin, nickel Cvv 
riveted frame, 2 ball catches, 
2 pockets with small side 
gussets. Same style in suede 
28c., in morocco leather 30c. 
We have just issued a grocery catalog, showing you 
how you can save *4 your living expenses. If you 
have not already received it, write for it to-day. 
White, Van Glahn &■ Co., 
THE FOUNTAIN FEN FOR CHRISTMAS ! 
1 Standard Self-filling aud Self-cleaning. 14 Karat 
Gold. Prices,$2.00,$2.50, $3.00 by registered mail. Agent. 
Room 1, 255 W. 104th Street, New York, N. Y. 
Own a TERRILL GAS MACHINE 
for Lighting, Cooking, Power, 
and in fact EVERY purpose for 
which gas can be used. Satisfac¬ 
tion guaranteed before you pay for 
it. Practical and safe. Operated 
by anyone. 1S160.00 anti up. 
Thrill Gas Machine Lighting Co., 
Street, New York. Founded 18(54, 
Dietz Lanterns 
You want the best light and you 
want convenience. The 
Cltar White Light of the 
DIETZ 
has made it famous. That’s because 
of the Dietz Cold Blast principle. The 
light is strong and steady and itdoesn’t 
blow out. None other so convenient 
for all attentions and it’s absolutely safe. 
It costs no more than ordinary lan¬ 
terns. Talk plain to your dealer when 
you go to buy. Say you want a Dietz 
Cold Blast and nothing else. If lie 
hasn’t got it, write direct to us. 
R. E. DIETZ COMPANY, 
62 Laight St. NEW YORK CITY. 
Established 184 . 0 . 
V 
©ur Good Carriage Heater, makes a vehicle as com¬ 
fortable as your fireside, in the coldest weather; 
every drive a pleasure. Ready for use in a few min¬ 
utes, absolutely safe, costs ^ct. per hour to operate, 
handsome appearance, polished brass ends, Brus¬ 
sels carpet covered. Price of Heater $1.65 cash with 
order. We supply the best heating fuel for carri¬ 
age heaters, burns without flame, smoke or odor, 
gives steady uniform heat, extinguished at will, 
compact brick form, brick enough fora drive.' 
Price of fuel per case (1 doz. bricks) 65 cts. 
ALFRED BATHO, 700 East Ave„ Rochester, N. * 
KEEP WARM! 
Don't risk comfort, health and life itself 
by going through the cold drives of another 
winter without 
The Standard Carriage Heater. 
Keeps you as warm as if you were at 
home, and at a cost of less than two cents 
for a whole day. No trouble, no smoke, 
no smell, no clanger. 
Notico the sloping shape of the Standard 
Heater, which is so restful to the feet, It 
is recognized as the standard of QUALITY 
and EFFICIENCY, and is 
GUARANTEED UNCONDITIONALLY. 
Money lefunded if not in every way 
satisfactory. 
An ideal Christmas present. 
Most dealers handle the StaQ* 
dard. Write to-day for 
souvenir blotter, and illus¬ 
trated circular which tells 
you all about 
them—free.,. 
The 
Marysville, 
DERRICK OIL CO. 
Box 52. Titusville, Pa. 
ELITE OIL. 
A high grade, perfect 
burning oil. Never 
fails to please where 
a clear, strong light is 
desired. Made from 
Pure Pennsylvania 
Crude. Write for par¬ 
ticulars and prices. 
HARNESS*?,’,, 
Our plan of selling custom-made, eak tanned harness 
by man, direct from the factory at wholesale prices, ia 
a Dig saving to every farmer. All harness is guaranteed. 
If it’s faulty in any way, return it and get your money 
back. Write for illustrated catalogue F and price list. 
THU KING HARNESS CO., 6 Lake St.,Owvgo,Tioga Co., N.Y. 
If you only knew how much money 
you could save and how dur¬ 
able it is, you would 
surely use 
PAROID 
ROOFING 
for roofs and sides of all farm buildings. Eas¬ 
ily applied by any one. Water, spark, acid, 
gas, heat and cold proof. Light slate color; 
contains no tar; doos not taint rain water. 
Illustration above shows largest Btock,b»rn 
In Minnesota, covered with Parotd. 
Send for Free Sample. 
Book of poultry and farm building plans 
for a 2 cent stamp and name of nearest dealer. 
F. W. BIRD <£. SON. Makers. I 
E. Walpole, Maas., SetabUehed 1817. Chloago. III. 
Originators of complete roofing kit in 
every roll . 
9 CORDS IN 10 HOURS 
BY ONE MAN, with the FOLDING SAWING MACHINE. It 
saws down trees. Folds like a pocket knife. Saws any kind o i 
timber on any kind of ground. One man can saw mora timber 
Vfith it than 2 men in any other way, and doit oaslor. Send for 
FREE illustrated catalog, showing latest IMPROVEMENTS 
tofltimouialrt from thousands. First order secures agenoJ* Address 
> FOLDING SAWING MACHINE CO.. 
168-164 E. Harrison Street, Chicago, Illinois. 
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PINE—GALVANIZED 
STEEL 
CALDWELL 
Tanks are the best made 
Ask for illustrated cat¬ 
alogue ami price list; 
also referenceH. 
W. E. CALDWELL CO., 
Louisville, Ky. 
AGENTS 
WANTED 
For Meud-a-Rip 
Greatly improved. Better than ever. 
Does all kinds of light and heavy 
riveting and 
■tltchlng. 
Saves its 
ooat many times a year. A per* 
feet Hand Sewing Machine and Riroter 
combined. Notice the Automatic Spacer 
which makes neat, even stitching. To 
it means a sale. Agents make 
$15 a day. One agent made |20 first 
machines to him. Write for speo 
lal sgts. price. J B. Foote Foundry Co.Dep. 337 Frederlcktown, 0 
(The Great Agents Supply House) 
30 DAYS TRIAL 
BOLSTER SPRINGS 
Highly Temptred w Spring Steel Springs^ 
All Springs AreCerefullyTested Before Shippinq 
WE PAY THE FREIGHT 
Wc want the name of everyone who can use Harvey 
XXX Bolster Springs. To get these quickly and advertise 
the Springs we make a special Introductory offer. 
Fifteen years hard usage over all kinds of roads in 
every state of the Union have proven Harvey XXX Bolster 
Springs a profitable investment and the best spring on 
the market. Relieves the jolt, jar and noise of a farm 
wagon, saves damage and shrinkage of fruit, vegetables, 
eggs, livestock, grain, etc. Wagon rides easier, wears 
longer. No Spring wagon needed with Harvey XXX Bolster Springs on the farm wagon. Over 150,000 in sat¬ 
isfactory use. The shrinkage on one load of hogs, vegetables, fruit or other produce hauled without springs i9 
more than cost of Harvey Springs. To convince you we offer set on 30 days trial FREE. If not as represented and 
perfectly satisfactory return them at our expense. Surely if they were not all right we could not make this 
offer Drop us a card stating wagon capacity and lepgth of bolster between stakes.- 'We will send you a set 
On Inal. You can’t lose on this proposition.^,. HARVEY SPRING CO., 103S.CaryerAye., Racine, Wls. 
full Month 
A- 11 Free to Try 
^ asy Time Payments 
WJt:COIia When You Buy 
I That’s the way we sell our American Manure Spreaders. 
It’s our new way—for years we sold to dealers; but now we are selling 
direct from our factory to you, first giving you a full month’s free trial on 
every Spreader, and, second, accepting easy time-payments, which lets the 
Spreader earn what it costs as it goes along. 
Every farmer that has a reasonable sized farm, and a fair amount of live 
stock, should own a first-class Manure Spreader—it’s the best investment he 
can make. 
We want to sell you an American Manure Spreader. We don’t ask you to 
pay for it outright without seeing it. We want you to use it on your farm for a 
full month to prove to your entire satisfaction that every claim we make for it is 
true—and even then we’ll give you plenty of time in which to pay for it. 
This is the most liberal offer ever made on a Spreader. 
We are the largest manufacturing plant in the country making Spreaders 
and there are more “Americans” being sold today than of any other kind. 
Perhaps you don’t know the value of your manure crop. 
Perhaps you don’t know that the question of fertilizer is the most important 
Dne for a farmer to consider. 
Just write and tell us how many head of hogs, sheep, cattle, and horses you 
own and we will tell you what Government statistics show the manure to be 
worth, annually. Ask for our free catalogue of prices and description of our 
nine styles of American Manure Spreaders in five sizes. We will send it at 
once, together with our booklet “Our New Selling-Plan.” 
Write now while you think of it.* 
Address 
AMERICAN HARROW CO. 
1625 Hastings St.. DETROIT. MICH. 
NOTE— 19 Branch 
Houses, carrying 
full line of Spreaders 
and parts, at lead¬ 
ing cities in differ¬ 
ent states where 
prompt shipment 
can be made. 
