THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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PRODUCTS, PRICES AND TRADE. 
The egg market has hardened a little, new- 
laid stock is being taken about as fast as re¬ 
ceived, and the outlook for the next week is 
favorable. 
A steamer from Porto Rico has landed a 
cargo of 760,000 gallons of bulk molasses at 
Boston. This is used largely for cattle feed¬ 
ing and distilling purposes. 
Tub sealing season, which is nearly over 
promises to show the heaviest catch in 40 
years, more than 350.000. Two vessels which 
recently landed at Newfoundland brought 46,- 
000 seals In flieir holds. 
In one day recently 11,383 immigrants were 
landed at Ellis Island. New York. This is 
considerably in excess of all previous single 
day records. There were more Italians than 
any other one nationality, about 4,600. 
During March 66 companies were incor¬ 
porated in this country with capital 'of 
$1,000,000 or more, up to $75,000,000, and 
287 with capital running from $100,000 to 
$875,000. During) the first three months of 
1906 there were 2,791 business failures, the 
total liabilities exceeding assets by more than 
$18,000,000. 
Butter. —'Since last report there has been a 
decline of one to two cents on all grades ex¬ 
cept packing stock. No further drop is ex¬ 
pected at present unless it be on low grades, 
which it may be necessary to cut in order to 
move off as rapidly as dealers wish. The 
present mark on extras is low enough to keep 
receipts cleared up. 
In the awards for April contracts on food 
supplies for the Army the following items are 
noted: No. 1 salt mackerel, 10 cents per 
pound; cornmeal, 1.58 cents; parsnips, 2.5 
cents; potatoes, pound, 1.39 cents; onions, 
pound, 1.5 cents; cabbage, pound, 9 cents; 
carrots, pound, 2 cents; prunes, pound, 7.32 
cents; dried apples, pound, 10.24 cents; dried 
peaches, pound, 10.25 cents; blackberry jam, 
two-pound can, 18 cents; butter, pound, 28.8 
cents; cheese, 13.5 cents; oatmeal, pound, 
2.68 cents; razors, each, $1.10; bath towels, 
47.85 and 22.875 cents each; shaving brushes, 
each, 12.5 cents. 
Potatoes. —After a long period of dullness 
and very low prices potatoes have taken a de¬ 
cided jump, 50 cents to $1 per barrel. IIow 
long this advance will hold no one can tell, 
but now is certainly a good time to sell. 
There is no doubt that these higher prices 
will call out heavy shipments from Europe 
as well as from the great potato sections of 
the central Northwest, and an equally rapid 
temporary drop to the old prices would not 
be a surprise. It is getting so late in the 
season now, however, that a higher average 
price range must be expected. The seed po¬ 
tato demand has some effect on the general 
market, as many planters use common eating 
stock instead of that grown in special locali¬ 
ties or bred and selected solely for seed. A 
majority of the larger growers in the latitude 
of New York city and vicinity use seed grown 
In Maine or western New York, paying for 
it at least 25 per cent more than they get for 
their best eating stock. They consider this a 
form of crop insurance, believing that they get 
a stronger plant and fewer small tubers. 
Among the sure signs of Spring noted in 
this city is the arrival of the street vender 
who sells vegetables and flower seeds at one 
cent per packet and the “Royal Japanese 
Parlor Flower.” It seems strange that any¬ 
one with sense enough to plant seeds should 
waste money and time on the one cent a 
packet kind. Five cents is small enough price 
for a packet of seeds, that is no dealer can 
afford to sell any worth planting for less. 
Yet I have seen people buying ai variety of 
these seeds, enough to plant a small garden. 
The “Parlor Flower” mentioned is one of the 
most cheerful horticultural fakes that has 
ever struck this market. Left-over bulbs of 
all sorts are worked off under this name, 
even onions rubbed in dirt having been sold 
in this way. The seller shows a picture of 
the flower in full bloom, the picture being 
changed from time to time. One shows an 
enormous pansy growing on a Narcissus stalk 
with Gloxinia leaves, truly a wonder, h. 
Shall We Plant Nuts? 
IF. II., Bridgewater, Mass .—'Would it be 
profitable to plant any of the different nut 
trees, say Japan chestnuts or walnuts? I 
have about an acre of land lately in pines, 
but cut off two years ago, and ground burned 
over, leaving stumps in ground. 
A ns. —Nut culture has not so far 
proved very profitable. One or two well- 
managed chestnut orchards are said to pay 
their owners. The Japan chestnut is not 
altogether hardy in your locality. Some 
of the new varieties, as Kent or Hale, 
come into bearing early and are prolific. 
It might be well to try them, but with 
present experience would depend princi¬ 
pally on Paragon, which is quite hardy 
‘ind a fine bearer of large sweet nuts. The 
Japan walnuts are hardy in tree, but the 
nuts are small and hard-shelled, and do 
not seem to be liked in the market. Pos¬ 
sibly the Manchurian walnut, which is a 
hardy variety of the English or Persian 
walnut, would be likely to thrive best in 
your locality. The chestnut and walnut 
trees ought to be set at least 20 feet apart 
each way, which would make about 108 to 
the acre. 
Locust for Fence Posts. 
J. F. II., Cambridge, N. 7 .—Wliat species 
of locust is most suitable for fence posts? 
Would it be practical to undertake to grow 
same from the seed on stony upland in 
northern New York, and how long would it 
require from sowing of seed to get trees 
six inches in diameter? 
Ans.— The ordinary Black or Yellow 
locust is the most suitable species for 
fence posts. Both names are applied to 
the one species, probably the name Black 
is more common than Yellow, but both 
refer to the same tree. It is possible to 
grow locust from seed, and they are freely 
offered by dealers in tree seeds, but they 
are rather hard to make grow and some¬ 
what slow in starting. Suckers may usu¬ 
ally be had from any locust grove, and if 
transplanted in suitable soil will give fence 
posts in eight to 12 years. We under¬ 
stand that it requires nearly 15 years to 
grow locusts from seed. 
Work the Road. —In a recent issue you 
say New York farmers wish Mr. King, our 
road dragman, to come there and lecture on 
road dragging. I wish to add. don’t wait 
to be lectured; go ahead and drag your dirt 
roads after every rain, so that all ruts are 
filled. Always drag on an angle so as to cause 
the loose dirt to accumulate in the cente.r 
of the road ; no need to drag the whole width 
of the read, only on the ruts, especially now 
and early Spring, when it is impossible to use 
a roadscraper. Don’t drag when it is muddy; 
wait until the top has dried. You will be 
surprised at the results. Any old drag is 
good enough to start with, but don’t let it 
be too long. We use one only six feet long 
and stand on it when dragging. g. h. 
Washington, Mo. 
ON THE 
ooTwi/K 
FOR A 
so is your boy. Don’t d isappoint 
your boy, and your boy won’t 
disappoint the hawk, should 
he come looking for trouble 
around your chicken yard. 
If your dealer can’t sup¬ 
ply you, we send direct 
express prepaid, any 
Slevens shotgun, rifle 
or pistol, on receipt 
of catalogue price. 
J. STEVENS ARMS 
AND TOOL CO. 
200 High Street 
Chicopee Falls 
Mass. 
U.S.A. 
A 
Useful 
Catalogue 
Free 
The greatest 
variety ot 
Stevens shot¬ 
guns, rifles and 
pistols that can 
be seen. It tells 
how to choose a rifle, 
test it, sight it and 
protect it. Sent free for 
two 2 -cent stamps. 
SEED POTATOES 
THIS BEST VARIETIES—TRUE TO NAME. 
Our stock was grown under the best conditions pos¬ 
sible. They are smooth, free from scab and vigorous. 
We are making low prices for the next few days. 
F. H. THOMSON & SON, Fairview Farm, 
Holland Patent, N. Y. 
P otatoes— Bliss, Bovee,Carman,Cobbler,Hustler,Hebron,Oliio, 
Rose, Longfellow. 8ix Weeks. 85 kinds. C. W. Ford,Fishers, N. Y. 
WAHU BLACKBERRIES 
The hardiest and most prolific Blackberry ever grot 
WELCH RASPBERRY 
The most profitable Red Raspberry yet fruited. A: 
a full line of general nursery stock. Catalogue fr 
JOS. H. BLACK. SON & CO., Hightstown, N. J 
E. L. Clarkson’s Clermont and Nevis Farm’s 
Pride of the North Yellow Dent Seed Corn. Earliest 
to mature and a heavy yielder. Price, shelled, bags 
included, U bu. 75c.: bu. lots and over $1.25 per bu. 
f. o. b. E. L. CLARKSON, R.F.D. Tivoli, N Y. 
OK FINE 2 YEAR TREES $2.50. Peach, Pear, 
4 “ Plum, Cherry, etc. Catalogue free. 
WOODBINE NURSERIES, No 3, Geneva, Ohio. 
T HE GOLDEN GATE andPAN-AMEKIOAN 
STKAWBERKIES is a golden opportunity 
for you. Send for eir. S. H. Warren, Weston, Mass. 
SEND FOR MV 
Mid-Summer Catalogue. 
T. C. KEVITT, Athenia, Pa. 
SAVE YOUR TREES 
irom the JKavage of SAN JOSE. COTTOI 
MAPLE SCALE, PSYLLA, Etc. 
ALL YOU NEED IS 
“SCALECIDE,” Water, 
Simple, more effective and cheaper than LIME. 
SULPHUR and SALT. 
For sample, testimonials and price de¬ 
livered at your Railroad station, address 
B. G. Pratt Co., II Broadway, New York, N.Y. 
ruberoid 
ROOFING 
Standard for " 
15 Years. 
“THE GRAND OLD ROOFING” 
For Your Barns. 
For Your Outbuildings. 
For Your Poultry-houses. 
For Your Residence. 
Made in three permanent colors— 
GRAY, RED, BROWN. Contains 
no tar; will not melt. Contains no 
paper; will not rot. Will notcatch 
fire from sparks. Any handy man 
can apply it. Send for samples and 
Booklet R. 
The Standard Paint Company, 
SOLE MANUFACTURERS, 
100 William St., New York 
How to Obtain Blight-Proof Potatoes 
Some planters argue that blight in potatoes is 
hereditary. To be on the safe side you should plant 
seed which has been grown in localities where blight 
does not prevail and where, as a precautionary 
measure, all crops are sprayed. We now have care¬ 
fully stored In our cellars at Fordliook Farms 
a full supply of the best seed potatoes grown in 
Maine from carefully selected stock and sprayed 
crops,—for descriptions and prices see BURPEE’S 
FARM ANNUAL FOR 1906, a copy of which 
is sent free upon application. 
W. ATLEE BUKPEE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
We make 
^ _ specialty of 
Farm Seeds—Cereals, Grasses. 
Clovers, etc. If you sow Yonng’e seed, 
you sow seed that’s been thoroughly tested; 
that’s pure and of the very best quality. We 
J will be gl ad to send you our new S eed and Farm 
'Book. Contains a choice collection of every- 
J thing that'8 needed for farm and garden, in- 
Feluding Farm Implements, and also gives 
f special directions for successful cultivation 
! headquarters for POULTRY 
SUPPLIES. You can buy anything from incu¬ 
bators toinsect powders rrom.us. It’s con- ^ 
venlent to buy al 1 vour supplies from “ 
one placeand besides you savi 
money. Catalog free. " 
JOSIAH YOUNG, 
8? Grand St*. 
Troy, K. Y. 
ur supplies ironi , 
s you s aviL, I 
SEED. 
DaIaIaas Prize, Michigan, Eureka, Cobbler, 
■ UlCllOBS Reliance, Gold Standard. List Free. 
GEO. H. COLVIN, Crest Farm, Dalton, Pa. 
F OR SALE—Cow Peas, $1.50 Bushel: Crimson 
Clover Seed, $5.50 per Bushel; 2d Growth Seed 
Potatoes, $3.50 Bag; Seed Sweet Potatoes. 
J. E. HOLLAND, Milford, Delaware. 
OUR SPECIAL TOP BUGGY 
This is only one of our many carriage bar¬ 
gains, not the cheaply made buggy advertised 
by so many firms but a substantial and well 
made buggy and represents a saving of from $15 
to $20 as compared with prices charged by other 
first-class manufacturers, our regular guarantee 
with every purchase. Your money back if 
not satisfactory in every respect. Send 
for Our Special Carriage Catalog, also our 
New Premium List, showing how you can share 
in our profits without investing a eent. It is 
the most wonderful offer ever made, contain¬ 
ing one hundred useful, valuable and handsome 
articles for farm and household, given away 
free. Our New 600-page Catalog No. 90 
contains a wider variety and many new goods 
not found in old one at Prices Lower Than 
Ever. Write for it to-day, also our Grocery 
List showing how you can save one-third your 
living expenses. Freight and Express rates 
lower from New York than elsewhere. 
White, Van Glahn&Go 15 Chatham Sq. 
NEW YORK, 
01 DEST MM ORDER 
HOUSE IN AMERICA 
Write for Net Price Illustrated Implement Cata¬ 
logue. RobertC. Reeves Co., 187 Waterst., N.Y. City. 
RHUBARB ROOTS 
Large Divided Roots. $1 for 35, $2 per 100, $15 per 
1000. Horse Radish Sets $2.50 per 1000,5000 for $10. 
HENRY E. SHAW, Burlington, N. J. 
ROGERS TREES ARE 
DIFFERENT 
FROM OTHERS. 
ROGERS ON THE HILL 
Dansville, N. Y. 
APPLE BREEDERS. 
40,000 gg 
That must be sold; all clean, thrifty, healthy, beau¬ 
tiful trees. Prices right. Apple, Plum, Cherry and 
Pears. Asparagus Roots, Strawberry Plants. Free 
Catalogue has valuable Spraying Chart. Send today. 
ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Box R, Moorestown, N. J. 
\ 1905 CROP. 
) We sell the best grade of 
Garden, Field and 
(Flower Seeds, Also 
( Bulbs, that money will 
( buy. We are recleaners of 
) Clover, Timothy, Keel Top, Blue 
(Grass, Mammoth White Kye, 
( Beardless Barley, Seed Wheat and 
if a full line of Farm Seeds. 
Write for Catalog and Field Seed Price List FREE. 
THE HENRY PHILIPPS SEED & IMPLEMENT CO., 
115-117 St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio. 
GLADIOLI 
THE BEST IN THE WORLD 
Groff’s Hybrids (Genuine), and other hig-h 
grade Strains. Winners of the GRAND 
PRIZE World’s Fair St. Louis, 1904. 
Write for illustrated catalogue. 
ARTHUR COWEE 
Nleadowvale Farm Berlin, N.Y. 
TILE DRAINED LAND IS MORE PRODUGTIVE 
Earliest and easiest worked. 
Carries off surplus water; 
admits air to the soil. In- 
Acres of swampy land reclaimed and made fertile. 
Jnckaon’a Hound Drain Tile meets every requirement. We also make Sewer 
Pipe, Red and Fire Brick, Chimney Topa, Encaustic Side Walk Tile, etc. Write 
for what you want and prices. jous H. jacksox, 76 Third Ave., xib.ny, s. x. 
creases the value. 
TREES 
ftC OCR inn FREIGHT PAIII Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry, Peach and Carolina 
vv rCIl IvU) rriblUni rHIU Poplars, healthy, true to name and fumigated. 
Allkindsof trees and plants at low wholesale prices. Rememberwe beat all other reliable 
Nurseries in quality and price. Catalogue free, Reliance Nursery, Box 10, Geneva, N.Y. 
Ties 
every 
bundle 
without 
waste 
The Binder YOU Want 
Whv Becanse R does the work just as you want it 
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kind of grain on any kind of ground; handles 
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represents 23 years of experience in binder building and 
practical use in the field. That proves the 
JOHNSTON con b t , i n n d e e n r tal 
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right-hand; all canvasses have tightners with wood bear¬ 
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catalog and get ALL the good points—reasons why it is 
the binder to buy. 
THE JOHNSTOH HARVESTER CO., BOX 801, BATAVIA, N. T. 
Continental 
Elevates 
aH 
the 
grain 
without 
wasta 
