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March 6, 
THE RURAh NEW-V ORKBJR 
Commercial Lime-Sulphur Sprays. 
B. F. S.j Stnithsburg, Md .—Will you in¬ 
form me as to the extract of lime and sul¬ 
phur that the Niagara Sprayer Company 
sells? Is it as good as the home-made 
mixture? 
Ans.—T he lime-sulphur mixture sold 
by the Niagara Sprayer Co. and similar 
preparations put up by other companies 
have given good satisfaction in many 
instances. To be as strong as a well- 
made home-boiled lime-sulphur mixture 
they should be applied at a strength of 
one part in ten instead of one in twelve 
as generally recommended by the manu¬ 
facturers. It is not as economical as 
the home-boiled mixture if large or¬ 
chards are to be sprayed. These pro¬ 
prietary washes must be applied in the 
same thorough manner as the home 
boiled wash if good results are expected. 
It is best to add some lime wash to each 
tank of the spray material after dilution 
so that the mixture will whiten the tree 
and one can tell if a good job of spray¬ 
ing is bping done. These prepared 
washes have the same fungicidal effect 
as the home-boiled wash for peach leaf 
curl, and have proved effective in con¬ 
trolling blister mite when the applica¬ 
tion was properly made. b. v. 
SELF-BOILED LIME-SULPHUR MIXTURE. 
This mixture was first advocated in a bul¬ 
letin written by W. M. Scott, U. S. Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant In¬ 
dustry, Circular No. 1, issued in April of 
last year. In New York State, as far as 
I have observed it has been tried but spar¬ 
ingly, and then only in an experimental 
way. The formula given out by Scott for 
making this mixture is: “10 pounds sul¬ 
phur, 15 pounds stone lime to 50 gallons of 
water. Place lime in 50 gallon bairel, 
pour a two or three-gallon bucket of boil¬ 
ing water upon if, and immediately add 
the sulphur and another bucket of boiling 
water. Stir to prevent burning anl add 
more water; if it gets too thick to stir, and 
when it stops boiling, dilute with cold 
water to make 50 gallons; stir thoroughly, 
strain through a sieve of about 20 meshes 
to the inch, to take out the coarse particles 
of lime, taking care to work all the sulphur 
through the sieve possible. Then apply in 
form of fine spray to the fruit, foliage and 
branches of tree.” At the Geneva Station 
this mixture proved quite effective in con¬ 
trolling brown rot on sweet cherries, and 
also gave good results where used for 
Apple scab, but this not being a year when 
Apple scab prevailed to any great extent 
they want to give it further trial jiefore 
recommending its use. 1 had the oppoi- 
tunity to see where this wash had l een 
applied on a commercial scale to the peach 
orchards of D. M. Wertz, Waynesboro, Pa. 
Mr. AYertz found that when made and ap¬ 
plied according to directions given in Scott’s 
bulletin it proved injurious to peach foliage, 
so he applied it at one-half the strength 
recommended by Scott, and sprayed the 
orchard twice with this preparation in late 
June and again in July. The -peach rot 
was not very had in Mr. Wertz’s orchard 
this year, except with some of the earlier 
varieties, and he did not see very much 
results in controlling the rot, but the peach 
spot fungus or scab (Cladasporium Carpo- 
pliilum) which caused him much loss in 
previous years, was almost completely held 
in check by these two treatments with the 
self-boiled wash diluted to one-half strength. 
Adjoining rows treated twice with weak 
Bordeaux at same dates that the lime-sul¬ 
phur preparation was applied showed much 
more of the peach spot fungus, and also a 
very considerable foliage injury from the 
Bordeaux, noticed by a shot-hole effect, 
ragged appearance and considerable drop¬ 
ping otf leaves. These experiments were 
upon adjoining rows of the same varieties 
and results were plain. 
In the same bulletins Scott mentioned 
the fact that just fine flowers of sulphur 
and milk of lime, 10 pounds flowers of sul¬ 
phur, 10 pounds stone lime, mixed together, 
diluted to 50 gallons, had proved quite 
effective in controlling both brown rot and 
the peach spot fungus, and that just 10 
pounds of flowers of sulphur to 50 gal¬ 
lons of water kept well agitated and thor¬ 
oughly applied to peach trees almost com¬ 
pletely controlled the spot fungus, but was 
of little benefit in controlling brown rot. 
These last two notes are very important 
to the peach growers along Lake Ontario 
who some seasons suffer severely from the 
spot fungus, varieties like Yellow St. John, 
Red-cheeked Melocoton. Elberta, Stevens, 
Smock, etc., sometimes being badly injured. 
Both of these last two mixtures were tried 
in a small way in Niagara County the past 
year, and with good results. They are 
apparently much safer to use than Bor¬ 
deaux Mixture, which almost invariably 
severely Injures peach foliage if rainy 
weather follows its application. These 
washes also undoubtedly have an insecti¬ 
cidal value which Bordeaux Mixture does 
not have. This is especially so against 
some of the leaf mites, red spider, etc., 
which are often very injurious to peach 
foliage hut usua/ly pass unnoticed except 
by the close observer. Peach growers should 
bo especially interested in these washes, 
and it is quite possible that in the future 
they will displace Bordeaux Mixture to 
some extent as a spray for apple scab, for 
there have been instances where apparently 
a properly made Bordeaux Mixture, prop¬ 
erly applied, has done almost as much in¬ 
jury to the fruit as would have resulted 
from a slight attack of apple scab. 
B. d. v. B. 
PLANT THE ROWS STRAIGHT. 
The picture of the “notched planting 
board” shown herewith is taken from bul¬ 
letin of the Arizona Experiment Station. 
The following mention is made of it: 
“In planting an orchard it is very im¬ 
portant that the trees he set exactly in 
line. In order to accomplish this stakes 
should be set the proper distance apart; 
then by sighting in both directions and by 
a little shifting perfect alignment may be 
secured. As the stakes have to be moved 
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1 
when the hole is dug, it is often difficult 
to set the tree so that its trunk will occupy 
the exact spot previously marked by the 
stake. This difficulty may be overcome by 
of the notched planting hoard shown. Be¬ 
fore the stake is removed this beard, which 
should be about twice as long as the hole 
is wide, is so placed that the stake fits into 
the notch. Stout pegs are then pushed 
through the holes in each end into the 
ground. One end is then raised and the 
board swung hack out of the way. After 
the hole is dug and the tree placed, the 
hoard is returned to its former position 
and the tree so adjusted that the trunk fits 
into the notch.” 
STRAWBERRIES 
to November. 
"Pan American” and “Autumn" Plants for sale by 
SAMUEL COOPER, Delevan, NY. Circulars free. 
s 
E?I\S—Improved REID’S 
vwmn yellow dent. 
In ear or shelled. A Heavy Yielder. Circ. & 
samp. free. Homestead Eakm, Sandusky, O. 
ISBELL’S SEEDS 
Twenty Years* Experience has 
taught us just how to please you. 
If you are interested in Growing 
Vegetables, Corn, Oats, Barley, 
Grass, etc., you will be the loser 
if you do not see Isbell s Seed 
Annual. It is FREE. 
S. M. ISBELL & CO., Seedsmen 
Box 21, JACKSON, MICH. 
FARM SEEDS. 
We are Recleaners and Dealers in Red, 
Alsike, Alfalfa, Crimson and White Clovers; 
also Timothy, Barley, Seed Oats and Corn and 
a full line of Farm and Garden Seeds. Write 
for price list and catalogue mailed free. 
The Henry Philipps Seed and Implement Co. 
115-117 St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio. 
SEED 
Potatoes, Qats, Corn, Garden Seed and 
bee supplies. Catalog free. Send for it. 
McAdams Seed Co., Columbus Grove.O. 
Choice Seed Barley— Success Beardless 
Two hush., $2.50; ten hush, or more, $1.20 per bush. 
Henderson’s Clydesdale Oats. 
Two bush., $1.75; ten bush, or more, 80c. per bush. 
Sacks free. Cash with order. 
.1. N. MacPHEKSON, 
Pine View Farm, Scottsville, N. Y. 
Seed Corn--Imp. Early Learning 
Write for sample, circular and letter, then buy 
where you like; if from us we'll appreciate it. Ask 
questions; 26th year. H.E. TWEED, Ripley. Ohio. 
rest seed potatoes 70 varieties free. 
.V. G. ALDRIDGE, Fisher’s, Ontario Co., N, Y. 
CHOICE CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS 
Sold Direct to the Farmer. 
Samples and prices will be sent upon application. 
N. WERTHEIMER & SONS, Ligonier, Ind. 
OATS 
ALFALFA 
SENSATION—f*reat yielder, (weight 
40 lbs. per bu.) Also Seed Corn,Potatoes, 
Alfalfa, Cow Peas and Clover Seed. 
Samples and catalogue free. Tbeo. Burt & Sons, Melrose, Ohio. 
C LOVER SEED $6.25—Timothy, Onion Sets, Garden 
Seeds. Buy Direct. Glick’s SeedFabm, Lancaster, Pa. 
All Northern Grown and 
guaranteed to be 99 per cent 
pure. Should produce hay 
at $40.00 per acre annually. Write for Free Sample 
and instructions on growing. 
GRAIN AND GRASS SEEDS 
Northern Grown and of strongest vitality. We invite you to 
eet Government Tests on our samples. Send for Cat. No. 23 
THE J. E. WING & BROS. SEED CO. 
Box^ 223* Mechanicsburg, Oliio 
CELERY 
PARIS GOLDEN 
SELF-BLANCHING. 
A Superior Strain for Market Gardeners. 
1 ounce 50c; M lb- $1-25: 1 lb- $5.00. Delivered. Market Gardeners’ 
Seeds our Specialty. Let ns tell you more about the Seeds we 
sell—our prices, etc. 1909 catalogue we mail for the asking. 
H. E. FISKE SEED CO., 
12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, BOSTON, MASS. 
Seed For the Man Who Wants the Best. 
SWEDISH SELECT OATS, grain heavy, bright and plump. No smut, rust or blight. At Wis¬ 
consin Station, tin; best of 36 varieties, in a four years’ test. . 
DAKKI! CO. EARLY MAMMOTH CORN, after many years’tests at Ohio Station, still one 
of the leaders. _ , _ , 
SEED POTATOES— Early Ohio, Early Six Weeks’ Market, Early Rose, Bliss, Irish Cobbler and 
Sir Walter Raleigh. All of the above items high grade stuff. Ask for prices on any quantity wanted. 
Special prices on large orders. Samples of Oats and Corn mailed on request. 
MACE & MANSFIELD, 
Box B, GREENVILLE, OHIO. 
H 
ARDY Fruit and Ornamental Trees 
” - 1 SHRUBS, SMALL FRUIT PLANTS, Grapevines, etc. 
Grand lot of Peach and other Fruit Trees. We aim to give satisfaction. Send for Catalogue 
Address, T. B. WEST, Lock Box 287, Maple Bend Nursery, Perry, Ohio. 
POINTS TO THINK OF 
WHEN YOU ARE ORDERING 
PEACH TREES 
OUR trees are grown from selected Southern seed collected 
south of the “Yellows” line where this disease is unknown. 
Stock budded from the best obtainable strains of the most 
popular, profitable and productive varieties. Buds personally 
selected by a financially interested member of our company. 
Every known precaution and pains taken to produce trees 
healthy, true to name, well-rooted, and all right every way to 
plant. Our trees live and grow; testimonials of large orchard 
planters who have been our customers for years, prove this. 
We can offer you some rare bargains in Kieffer Pears, Sour Cherries, and Jap. Plums. We grow 
Berry Plants, Asparagus Roots, Hedging, and a choice assortment of Ornamentals. 
BARNES BROS. NURSERY C0.,T Yalesville, Conn. 
Write for free catalogue and 
send list of wants early. 
Patterson’s 
Patterson 
Special IVIA.FJ.CII Prices. 
Business prices for the hustling orchardist. 
^Vhv c s l t e o a c n k 20,000 CHERRY TREES °VSE!?£- 
fully described in handsome, free FRUIT Catalogue. 
3NT"ULTSOTy Oo. I s 
15 
PACKETS CHOICE FLOWER*»dGARDEN SEEDS An 
_ ... . j . o-„. 1 11 moil fVin fAllmrinrr 1 ^ rm/>lrptc fitlH AUY* H fll 
To introduce our Inch-grade Seeds we will mail the following 15 packets and our 
wk 1 illustratedmi Catalogue, also acoupo.i good for 10 cents, all for one dime. 
vEfiETABLE SEED: Beet. Cabbage, Cucumber, Lettuce, Onion, Parsnip, 
Parsley Kadish, Tomato and Turnip. Will make a good kitchen garden. 
FI.OWKJ! SEED: Batchelor’s-button, 1 hlox, harden Heliotrope, Petunia, 
Forget-me-not. All tested seed and true to name. Satisfaction guaranteed. Order today. 
BINGHAMTON SEED CO., 120 Court Street, Binghamton, N. Y, 
10 
P EACH TREES—Orchard size, i and 6 cents each, El¬ 
berta, Etc.; write for free catalogue. Woodbme Nur¬ 
series, W. A. ALLEN, & SON, Gen eva, Ohio. _ 
F OR SALE-Pear Trees. Strawberry plants; 
M. B. and Bourbon Red Turkeys; Soja Beans 
and Cow Peas. $1.60 bu. Vegetable plants. Circular 
free. E. W. JONES NURSERY CO., Woodlawn.Va. 
500,000 Fruit Trees Direct From Grower. 
Free from Scale and strictly true to name. Cata¬ 
log Free. REILLY BR OS.. Box C, Dansville, NY. 
F OR SALE-Dewberry and Blackberry Plants, 
Asparagus Roots, Sweet Potato Seed. 
MICHAEL N. BORGO, Vineland, N. J. 
for our special prices of Farm Seeds, 
lv Oats, Corns and Potatoes. Fine Stock. 
SMITH BROS., Seeds men, Auburn, N. Y. 
Clover Seed— $6 per bushel 
We sell the very best grade of Ohio Clover Seed 
at above price—bags, 20 cents. Money refunded if 
not satisfactory. Send for samples. 
0. M. SCOTT & BRO., 10 Main Street, Marysville, Ohio 
SEND 
IF YOU WANT THE BEST FIELD SEEDS, 
for bay, forage, and soil improvement, write today 
for my new wholesale list, and buy direct. It s free. 
ENSILAGE SEED CORN, GRASS j 
and CLOVER SEEDS are my leaders. 
PACKARD, Field Seeds Specialist, Dover, Delaware. 
SEED CORN 
Improved 
___ Huron Dent. 
Carefully selected, true to type, early, sure crop, 
88 i grain. Fancy selected ears, by mail, 25 cents 
each. Prices: Selected in quantities, per lb., 6 
cents; r Shelled, per lb., 5 cents. 
A. W. JEWETT . . . Mason, Mich. 
S OUTHERN White Horse-Tooth Corn is 
the Recognized Seed for Ensilage.—Buy 
direct from a producer that has a seed of 20 years' 
successive selection. Single bushel, $2.00; carload, 
$1.50. Any quantity desired can be furnished. For 
further particulars and information write to 
HR. J. H. HEWITT, Lynnhaven, Va. 
Seed Com—Northern Grown 
We raise very fine seed corn here on our farm 
within a few miles of Lake Ontario. It is early 
and will mature anywhere in this country. 
We have some New Varieties that are for 
superior to ordinary kinds. Also corn for fod¬ 
der and ensilage. Percentage of germination 
marked on the tags—an advantage you don’t 
get elsewhere. Ask for catalogue and wholesale 
price list of seeds. 
JOSEPH HARRIS CO.. Coldwoter, N. Y. 
W E have this year the largest and finest crop 
of CLOVER SEED ever grown. Write us 
for samples and prices. Address 
S. BASH & CO., Fort Wayne, Ind. 
Miller’s Favorite Potato.—Never rusts or 
blights: a phenomenal yielder. Eldorado oats— 
greatest yielding oat grown in America. Send for 
circular describing the best varieties of potatoes 
and oats. CHAS. COHNEK, Owego. N. Y. 
Fancy, Graded Northern Mich.Clover Seed. 
Pure, clean, high germinating power, worth to bow twice any 
seed found on the open market. No sand, brown or foul seeds. 
Samples free. Price $8.50 per bushel. Bags 25 cents each extia. 
A. H. FOS TER. _ Allegan, Mich. 
SEED POTATOES, SEED OATS 
Seed Corn. Clover and all other Garden and 
Field Seeds, soid under our guarantee 
Catalog Free. Write today. 
EIKENBERRY BROS., Camden, Ohio. 
PARK’S FL0BAL 
I iTIlll U a |so Aster, Phlox, Coxcomb, Pansy, Pink, 
worth 50c. All Free if you write me a letter, not a postal, 
rag f/E*’ AND WHEN WRITING why not enclose 10 cts for 
Park’s floral Magazine, a charming illustr'd 
monthly, bright as a Marigold, 1 year, with pkt Double 
Petunia, and Package of 1000 kinds, for a big crazy bed. 
3 lots 25c. Club with friends. GE0.W. PARK. A3. La Park. Pa. 
00D SEEDS 
Our new seedling. A prodigious yielder of LargO, 
Round, Smooth, White, Deliciously 
flavored tubers. Vigorous grower; handsome in ap¬ 
pearance. Splendid shipper. Cooks dry and mealy. 
For 20c (stamps or coin) will mail 1 lb. Lato Petoskey, 
1909 catalog of sure to grow Northern Grown 
Seeds and coupon good for SOC worth Free 
Seeds . Catalog alona mailed free. Write quick. 
Darling & Beahan, 35» Mich. St., Petoskey, Mich. 
BESTINTHEWORLD 
PRICES BELOW ALL OTHERS 
I give a lot of new sorts for 
trial with every order I fill. 
Grand Big Catalog CDCC 
Illustrated with over r UCC 
700 engravings of vegetables 
J g#*' and flowers. Send yours and 
_IHagg— vour neighbors’ addresses. 
R. H. SHUMWAY, Rockford. Illinois 
Billion$Grass| 
, SEED COSTS BUT 90c PER ACRE I 
] Most wonderful.grass of the century, yielding from I 
15 to 10 tons of hay per acre and lots of pasture be- 1 
Isides. Itsimply grows, grows, grows! 1 Cut it today I 
| and in 1 weeks It looks for the mower again, and I 
Iso on. Grows and flourishes luxuriantly every-1 
I where, on every Farm in America. * I 
I Big seed catalog free or send 10c In stftinps ana i 
|receive sample of this wonderful grass, also oil 
ISpeltz, the cereal wonder. Barley, Oats, Clovers,l 
I Grasses, etc., etc., easily worth SI 0- oo °f any man s l 
I money to get a start, and catalog free. , I 
I •Or send 14c and we add a sample farm seed I 
I novelty never seen by you before. _* 1 
1 JOHN A.SALZER SEED CO., LaCroaae, Wis. 
