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CONTENTS 
Tub Rlral New-Yorker, June 19, 1909. 
FARM TOPICS. 
Onion Seedlings and Beans. 606 
Clover Roots and Drains.606 
Crimson Clover and Sweet Potatoes.. -607 
No Nitrogen Bought Here. 607 
Disks Follow a Plow. 608 
Baling Hay from Field.608 
Questions About Alfalfa.608 
Orchard Cover Crops in Nova Scotia.. 609 
Another Three-Horse Evener.609 
Hope Farm Notes. 611 
Burlap Hay Caps. 618 
Potato Spraying . 618 
Farm Conditions in New York. 618 
Crop Prospects . 618 
Culture of Millet. 617 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Incubators and Vitality. 607 
The Milk Problem. 613 
Lasting Quality of Hemlock Silo. 616 
A Coming Herd Improver.616 
Killing Lice on Hogs. 616 
Charcoal for Swine. 616 
Warbles in Heifer. 616 
Elgin System of Farming. 617 
Body Lice on Fowls. 619 
Chicks with Roup and Canker.619 
HORTICULTURE, 
Can Trees Preserve Themselves?.606 
Burbank and His Fruits. 608 
Ruralisms . 610 
Canadian Fruit Prospects.613 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 614 
The Rural Patterns. 614 
Occupations for Invalids. 614 
Baby’s Cap from Handkerchief. 615 
Sick-Abed Games . 615 
Koumyss Again . 615 
Dainty Cakes . 615 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
The Panting Ox and Puffing Auto. 605 
Have You Ever Tried It?.606 
Stealing Water from Farmers. 609 
Preservatives for Shingles.600 
Rain Water and Filters. 609 
Trespass Notice . 609 
Editorial . 612 
Hunting on Sunday. 613 
Express in Canada. 613 
Publisher’s Desk . 618 
Marketsi . 618 
Legal Matters . 619 
MARKETS 
Prices current at New York during week ending 
June 11, 1809, wholesale except where other¬ 
wise indicated. The retail prices given do not, as 
a rule, cover either the highest or lowest sales, but 
show what the bulk of consumers of moderate 
means pay for small quantities of produce bought 
in Fulton, Washington,. Jefferson Markets, etc., 
and up-town grocery stores. "Retail” is rather 
an indefinite word, but in this column it means 
less than barrel or other original package lots of 
fruits and vegetables, less than tubs of butter, 
cases of eggs. etc. The trade of commission mer¬ 
chants is strictly wholesale. The retail prices 
given are those secured by grocers and small deal¬ 
ers who receive no direct shipments. 
BUTTER 
Wholesale 
Retail 
<’re:imery, fancy, lb.. 
. .26 
@ 
.27 
.28© .32 
Good to Choice. 
. .24 
(ft 
.25 
27@ .29 
cower Grades . 
. .20 
@ 
.23 
24@ .25 
State Dairy, best. 
. .24 
@ 
.25 
.26® .28 
Common to Good... 
. .20 
@ 
.22 
.23® .25 
Factory. 
. .16 
@ 
.19 
. 20 ® .22 
Packing Stock. 
. .16 
@ 
.18 
MILK. 
New York Exchange price $1.21 per 
40-quart can. netting 2* cents to 
shippers in the 26-cent freight zone 
who have no additional station 
charges. 
qt. 
•07@ 
.12 
CHEESE 
Full Cream, best. 
. .13 
@ .14 
,16@ 
.18 
Common to Good... 
. .10 
@ .12 
• 15@ 
.16 
Skims. 
. .05 
@ .08 
. 10 ® 
.12 
EGG 8 
Fancy White, doz. 
. .25 
@ .25* 
.27® 
.30 
White, good to choice 
. .22 
@ .24 
.25@ 
.26 
Mixed Colors, best ... 
. .20 
@ .22 
■23@ 
.25 
Common to Good... 
. .16 
@ .18 
,17@ 
.19 
Western. 
@ .19 
■19®. 21 
BEANS 
Marrow, bu. 
. 2.75 
@ 3.20 
qt. 
.15 
Medium. 
. 2.50 
@ 2.70 
Pea. 
@ 2.75 
qt. 
.12 
Red Kidney. 
1.75 
@ 2.40 
White Kidney. 
@ 2.70 
qt. 
.16 
Yellow Eye. 
@ 3.40 
HOP 8 
Prime to Choice. 
. .13 
@ .14 
common to Good. 
. .10 
@ .12 
Olds. 
@ .06 
German Crop, 1908 ... 
. .21 
@ .24 
DBIED FRUITS 
Apples, evap. fancy.. 
.08* 
.12 
Kvap., com. to good 
. .05 
@ .07 
,08@ 
.10 
Sun Dried. 
. .04 
® .05 
Cherries. 
@ .15 
lb. 
. 20 ® 
.25 
Raspberries. 
.20 
lb. 
. 22 ® 
.24 
Huckleberries. 
@ .13 
Blackberries. 
@ .07 
FltESH FUUITS 
Baldwin, bbl. 
. 5.00 
® 6.00 
doz. 
. 10 © 
.60 
Spy. 
@ 6.25 
Ben Davis./I 
. 4.00 
© 5.00 
Russet. 
. 3.00 
@ 5.50 
Western, bu. box... 
. 2.00 
@ 3.50 
doz. 
.50© 1.00 
Strawberries, 
Del. and Md. 
. .02 
@ .06 
.08© 
.10 
Jersey. 
. .02 
@ .08 
.08© 
.12 
Staten Island. 
. ,06 
@ .09 
. 10 ® 
.15 
Blackberries. 
, .06 
@ .08 
qt. 
. 10 © 
.15 
Huckleberries. 
. .10 
© .14 
qt. 
. 12 © 
.18 
Peaches, Fla., crate.. 
. 2.00 
@ 3.00 
Watermelons, 
Fla.. 100.25.00 ©40 00 
Muskmelons, crate.... 1.00 @2.25 
VEGETABLES 
Potatoes, Wholesale 
Bermuda, bbl. 3.50 @ 5.00 
Southern, new.2.00 @ 4,50 
State. 180 lbs. 2.50 @ 3.00 
Maine, 165 lbs. 2.75 @ 2.85 
Foreign, lGSlbs. 2.00 @ 2.50 
Sweet Potatoes.bu bkt. 1.00 @ 2.00 
Asparagus, fey. green 
doz. 2.50 @ 3 25 
Fey. white. 1.75 @ 2.25 
Com. to good.50 @ 1.00 
Cabbage.new,bbl.crate .50 @ 1.25 
,Corn, Fla.. 100. 1.00 @ 2.00 
Cucumbers, Fla., bu... .60 © 1-75 
Kale, bbl.30 @ .50 
Lettuce, bbl.50 @1.00 
Onions, 
Bermuda, crate.90 @ 1.00 
Texas, crate.75 © 1.25 
Peas. 
Southern. * bbl. bkt. .50 @1.25 
Parsley, 100 bunches.. 1.50 @ 2.00 
Peppers S’n., carrier.. 1.00 @ 1.25 
Rhubarb, 100 bunches. 1.00 © 2.00 
Radishes, 100 bunches, .20 @ .50 
String Beans, bu.25 @1.00 
Spinach, bbl.10 @ .50 
Retail 
qt. 
.15 
bu. 
1.30 
bu. 
1.30 
bu. 
1.25 
pk. 
.50® .75 
each .03® .05 
* pk. .40© .60 
bch. .05 
bch. .03 
qt. .10@ .15 
pk. . 10 © .15 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
Turnips. 
liutabaga. bbl. 
.75 
@ 1.00 
each 
.05 
White, bbl. 
.50 
fe 1.00 
* Pk- 
.15 
Tomatoes, 
Florida,20 qt. carrier. 
.75 
@ 1.50 
HOTHOUSE PKODUCTS. 
Cucumbers, 
Fancy, doz. 
.50 
@ .60 
each 
.10 
No. 1. box. 
2.00 
© 3,00 
each 
.05© 
.06 
No. 2. box. 
1.00 
© 1.50 
V 
Mushrooms, lb. 
.10 
@ .50 
.40® 
.75 
Tomatoes, lb. 
.10 
@ .15 
lb. 
.25© 
.30 
LIVE POULTRY 
Chickens, broilers, lb... 
.23 
© .25 
.25© 
.35 
Fowls. — 
.16 
© -16* 
Boosters. 
.10 
Ducks. 
.12 
Geese. 
.07 
@ .08 
DRESSED POULTRY 
Chickens, frozen, best, 
.23 
® .24 
.25® 
.27 
Good to Choice. 
.18 
@ .20 
230 
.25 
Common Bun. 
.12 
@ .16 
.16® 
.18 
Fancy broilers, pair. 
.50 
(a ) .66 
Broilers,31o. to pr., lb. .30 
© .36 
Fowls. 
.12 
@ .16 
.15® 
.18 
Ducks, Spring. 
.18 
® .19 
• 22 @ 
.25 
8 quabs, doz. 
1.00 
@ 4.50 
LIVE STOCK 
Native Steers, 100 lbs.. 
6.20 
(a) 6.95 
Oxen. 
5.25 
'S) 5.35 
Bulls. 
3.75 
© 5.25 
Cows. 
2.00 
© 4.50 
Calves, 
Prime Veal, 100 lb... 
7.00 
© 8.75 
Culls. 
5.00 
© 6.00 
Sheep, 100 lbs. 
3.50 
© 5.00 
Lambs. 
7.00 
© 8.00 
Hogs.7.60 @ 7.75 
GRAIN 
Wheat, No. I, North’n 
Duluth, bu. 1.39 
No. 2, Red. 1.46 
No. 1, Macaroni. 1.27 
Corn, as to quality, bu. .82 © .86 
Oats, as to weight, bu. .55 © .64 
Rye.90 © .92 
Barley. .80 @ .85 
HAY AND 8 TRAW 
Quotations for large bales. 
Small bales sell 50 cents to $1.00 
per ton less. 
Hay. No. 1, ton.18.00 @19.00 
No. 2.16.00 @17.00 
No. 3.14.50 @15.50 
Clover Mixed.14.00 @16.00 
Clover.12.00 @14.00 
Wild Hay.10.00 @12.00 
Straw, Rye.29.00 @30.00 
Oat and Wheat.10.00 @13.U0 
BOSTON WHOLESALE MARKETS. 
Butter, Best Creamery.26@ .27 
Fair to Good.25©.25* 
Eggs, Fancy.21@.22* 
Good to Choice.19@ .20 
Lower Grades.16® 18 
Apples, Choice, bbl. 5.00@ 7.00 
Common to Good. 3.00© 4.00 
Strawberries, quart.05© .10 
Muskmelons, crate. 1.25@ 2.25 
Potatoes, 165 lb. bag. 2.00@ 2.25 
Lettuce, box.75© 1.00 
Squash, bbl.50© -t>9 
CLEVELAND, OHIO 
Butter, Prime Elgin.26@ .27 
Lower Grades.23@ .25 
Eggs....'.18® .22 
BODY LICE ON FOWLS. 
What is the cheapest, most practical and 
most effectual method of treatment to rid 
several hundred fowls of body lice? 
If fowls have a good dust bath of 
either dry earth or sifted coal ashes, or 
dissolved South Carolina rock, they will 
take care of body lice. Some poultry 
men advocate putting some of the nu¬ 
merous lice powders in with the dust 
bath, but we have found that active 
birds like the Leghorns can care for 
themselves with the simple dust bath. 
Whether this is true with the heavy, 
less active breeds, I cannot tell. 
FLOYD Q. WHITE. 
CHICKS WITH ROUP AND CANKER. 
.We have a lot of sick chickens four 
weeks old. They have roup, chicken pox 
and canker. What can we put into the 
drinking water for a cure? , There are so 
many I cannot doctor each one separately. 
The coops have been disinfected with car¬ 
bolic acid. I have used carbolated vaseline 
on the chickens. They have watery eyes, 
also seem to itch all over, and some have 
scabs on head and eyes and canker in the 
mouth. I have killed the worst ones, but 
it keeps breaking out new all the time. 
The chickens are brooded by old hens. 
Massachusetts. G. s. 
For canker burnt alum is good. The 
canker sores can also be effectively 
treated by swabbing with creolin. An¬ 
other good remedy is a powder con¬ 
sisting of equal parts of pulverized 
camphor, boracic acid and sub-nitrate 
of bismuth, well mixed and blown into 
the nostrils or throat by means of a 
straw or glass tube. F-or the treatment 
of roup on a large scale the following 
has been found the most effective 
treatment at the Cornell Experiment 
Station at Ithaca, N. Y. A solution is 
made of one teaspoonful of perman¬ 
ganate of potash to a pint of water. All 
the cheesy matter is picked out with 
a toothpick and the spots are painted 
with iodine. Then the heads of the 
chicks are dipped into the solution. 
This treatment may be repeated daily 
until cured. Another effective remedy 
is one creolin to ten quarts of drink¬ 
ing water. For chicken pox, wash the 
head and face with carbolic soapsuds, 
and apply carbolated vaseline. 
C. F. BOEHLER. 
LEGAL MATTERS. 
Condemining Land for Lake. 
A power and-realty company plan to buy 
enough land to build an artificial lake, it 
is reported to be for drinking purposes. 
Do they have the right to condemn land 
for such use? b. e. 
New York. 
The State is cautious to whom it grants 
the right to acquire land by condemnation. 
Transportation companies are given that 
right under terms. A corporation organ¬ 
ized to supply drinking water to a munici¬ 
pality may condemn whatever land and 
rights of way that are necessary, if this 
corporation is building a private lake for 
the pleasure of members it must secure 
special permission before it can take prop¬ 
erty by this ruthless method. It is likely 
that they have complied with the law, but 
owners may require them to show their 
authority. In case of condemnation the 
company must pay the full value for the 
land; insist that every item as to value 
is presented to the commission. 
Alien Holding Property. 
Can an alien hold real property in the 
United States and in Canada? k. a. 
New York. 
Each State has different provisions as 
to acquiring title to real property, but 
in nearly all an alien may acquire and 
convey real property. A few States place 
slight restrictions on inheriting real prop¬ 
erty. The State may seize the property of 
an alien, but this has not been done for 
centuries. Canada is very liberal to the 
new comer, and offers attractive induce¬ 
ments to settlers. If you will mention the 
province you have in mind we can answer 
definitely. However, we think that aliens 
should become citizens for other reasons. 
Encroaching Division Fence. 
SORE SHOULDERS 
Positively cured by Bickmore’s Gall Cure. Also 
Cuts, and Sores on horses 
and cattle. Guaranteed 
good for man and beast. 
Sample Free and new horse 
book for 8 e to cover postage and 
packing. 
BICKMORE GALL CURE CO. 
BOX 912 OLD TOWN, MAINER 
FREE DIRECTORY 
OF 400 LEADING PRODUCE MERCHANTS 
IN 29 MARKETS. THE NATIONAL LEAGUE 
OF COMMISSION MERCHANTS OF U. S., 
BUFFALO, NEW YORK. 
WE CAN HANDLE 
your Cherries, Currants, ami all kinds of 
Fruits and Produce. 
Tell us what you will have. Write for booklet 
and market information. 
Myers,Weil & Co.,670 BroadwayAv.,Cleveland,O 
JELLIFFE, WRIGHT & COMPANY, 
Commission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
Poultry, Eggs, Meats, Produce. Shipments Solicited. 
WHITE and BROWN Solicited. 
Prompt sales. Highest Prices. 
JOHN SCHOLL & BliO. 
147 lteade Street. New York. 
GEO. P. HAMMOND. KST. 1875. FRANK W. GODWIN 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & GO., 
Commission Merchants and Dealers in all kinds of 
COUNTKY PRObUCK, Apples, Peaches, Ber 
ries Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry. Mushrooms 
and Hot house Products a Specialty. Consignments 
solicited. 34 & 36 Little lath St.. New York- 
DI.KASE semi a trial shipment to the Oldest Com- 
* mission House in New York. Est. 1838. Butter, 
Eggs, l’onitry. Pork, Calves, Hay. Grain. Beans, 
Apples, etc. E. H. WOODWARD, 302 (.’reeni*i«li 8 t., >. V, 
Wanted —Direct from producer, Eggs,Poultry. 
Fruit and Vegetables. Highest market prices. 
EDWARD BERGEN, White Plains, N. Y. 
DO YOU NEED FARM HELP? 
A and B agree that the division fence 
shall encroach 12 feet on B’s land and that 
B shall have a right of way over a part 
of A’s land. After many years both farms 
have been sold and the owner _ of the B 
farm proposes to regain the 12-foot strip, 
putting the fence on the line, stating that 
A did not allow B a right of way as 
agreed. What are the rights of the parties 
in the matter? _ v. f. 
Virginia. 
An oral contract to allow A to build 
a division fence on the land of B is not 
binding, and B or his successors may de¬ 
mand that the fence be erected on the 
proper line as shown by the deeds and sur¬ 
vey. A cannot claim it by adverse pos¬ 
session, as there is no color of title as 
a basis. If B used the right of way con¬ 
tinuously and openly since the contract he 
would gain a right of way, but it seems 
that the use was disputed and interrupted. 
Agreements affecting land should be ip 
writing and on record. 
THE HUSTON 
Wire & Fence 
Splicer 
The only one 
that works 
like a ratchet 
without a 
spring. Ties knot all from one 
side of the fence as shown in _ 
cut. Made of malleable iron. Will last a 
lifetime. Will splice close wires at the bot¬ 
tom as easily as top wires. Top of cut shows 
wire ready to tie, second wire shows knot 
half done. Bottom wiresshow completed knot. 
On receipt of 25e in coins and 5c in stamps to cover 
postage, will send to any address in U,S. Write lor agents* 
proposition, $5 a day easily made while visiting friends. 
I. C. HUSTON, Carey, Ohio. Patent Pending 
HARRIS 
STEEL CHAIN HANGING 
WOODLI NED 
STANCHIONS 
and SANITARY PIPE STALLS 
make the most sanitary, strongest 
and neatest appearing barn equip¬ 
ment. Send for descriptive circu¬ 
lars and get onr prices before you 
equip your barn. 
The Harris Nlfg. Co. 
Box 552, Salem Ohio 
FIRST-CLASS EDGER 
FOR STEAM SAW MILL, CHEAP 
Address, H. H. HART, Box 35, Norfolk, Ot. 
Widow Must Sell. 
Dandy 25 acre poultry and fruit farm; on good 
road, near neighbors, schools, telephone, mall 
delivered; 1-* miles from village; 75 bbls. apples 
yearly, cherries, currants, quinces; 100 cords wood, 
19,000 ft. timber; rich soil,garden and general crops; 
W-room cottage, good outbuildings; only $1300, half 
cash. Page62, STKOUT’S May-June Bulletin copy 
free. E. A. STROUT Co., Dept. 1099. University 
Bldg., Syracuse, NewYoik. 
O IL PAINTINGS (Landscapes and Animals), 
from photos, $8.00 up. Order uow for Christmas. Address,en¬ 
closing stamp, Mrs.C.K, Medberv,14I3 Cherokee St, Coiumbfa.S.C. 
on nn\/ I>I - ,ANTS » P er 1 > 000 - (G* Self-Blanchlug, 
I,hi h r% Y $1.50). 200 plants by mail for $1. Disc, on 
^ ™ ■ ■ large lots. Slay maker & Son, Dover, l>el. 
VOCNG MAN, 26, with four years experience of 
* farminglife, desires employment near New York. 
Apply P. E. J., 11 Greystone Terrace, Yonkers, N.Y 
THE JEWISH AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL AID SOCIETY 
has on its lists men wishing to obtain employment upon 
farms. Most of them are without experience but they 
are able-bodied and willing to work. They speak little or 
no F.nglish, although many of them speak German. If 
you can make use of such help, please communicate with 
us. stating what you will pay, whether the work is per¬ 
manent. and whether you prefer a single or married man. 
We are a philanthropic organization, whose object it is 
to assist and encourage Jews to become farmers. We 
charge no commission to employer or employee. 
Address : 
T11E J. A. A I. A. S., 
174 Second Ave„ 
New York 4'lty 
F A R M Q City people who want good farms cheap 
IrtniYIO address BOX 63. Oak Hill, N. Y. 
G OOD FARMS, all sizes, nearly all parts of New 
York State, at reasonable prices. Catalogue 
free. NORTHERN REALTY CO., Syracuse, N. Y. 
FRUIT AND TRUCK FARM, $1500. 
200 bearing pear and apple trees; 15 acres splendid 
potato and truck soil; 6 -room cottage, maple and 
oak shade; near neighbors, schools; change of 
business forces sale for $1500, part cash, easy terms. 
Page 84, Strout’s May-June Bulletin, copy free. 
E. A. STROUT CO., Dept. 1099, 47 W. 34th St. cor. 
Broadway, N. Y. 
200 FARMS FOR SALE 
Valley from 5 to 200 acres; $25 per acre up. New 
catalog and map. Horace G. Reeder, Newtown, Pa. 
\Jj/ A M*T~C n-Snutll farm, within 90 min- 
™ utes of New York City, to 
rent with option of purchase. Address, 
W. C. PHILLIPS, 215 VV. 23d St., N. Y. City. 
You Will Want It 
For your home the instant you lay eyes on the 
picture of the splendid set of noble buildings on 
this fertile 23-acre fruit faim, pleasantly located, 
ten blocks from station, only 30 miles from New 
York, in Monmouth Countv, N. J.; 300 young apple 
and pear trees beginning to bear. If yon will take 
care of them a few years they will take care of you 
and yours for life. To close immediately, sacrificed 
for $4300, easy terms. See page 82 •* May-June 
Bulletin,” copy Free. Dept. 1099. 
E. A. STROUT CO., 47 West 34th Street, N. E. C. 
Tka Rio' of sun-touched early apples 
A I 1 C Dig Grup from Delaware follows 
closely the big crop of strawberries. General in¬ 
formation for fruit buyers and also farm oppor¬ 
tunities for home-seekers furnished by 
State Board of Agriculture, Dover, Del. 
$4,000 Income Last Year. 
In the Beautiful Berkshires. 150 acres, keeps more 
stock, produces more dairy products, fruit and crops 
than many farms three times it’s size: main road, 
near good markets; 75 tons hay; 800 bbls. apples; 
14-room modern honse, running spring water: barns, 
silo, poultry houses, in good repair, ni"e shade, 
superb scenery, tools included for only $l\ 000 , part 
cash. Page 78. STROUT’S May-June Bulletin.copy 
free. E. A. STROUT Co., Dept.1099. 47 West 34 th 
Street., corner Broadway, New York. 
FflR RFNT~ Fine ’ O l d -f as hioned second story 
lUn nui I piazza house, sixteen rooms, fac¬ 
ing south; old maple trees, fine lawn. Carriage 
house, cow stables, etc. Magnificent lake, fishing, 
boating, swimming. One mile from station. Three 
railroads. Address H. POWELL RAMSDELL, 
Salisbury Mills, Orange County, N. Y. 
Farm One Hour Out. 
101 acres all tillable, brook watered pasture fields 
level: cuts 75 tons hay, big lot of fruit; 12 room 
residence, barn 40x60, cow sheds, poultry houses, 
etc: glorious views of smiling valley and grim 
mountains. Aged owner will sacrifice for only 
$S,800; easy terms. For details, see page 81 “May- 
June Bulletin,” copy Free. E. A. STROUT Co., 
Dept 1099. 47 West 34th Street, New York City. 
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