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THE RUKAb NEW-YORKER 
October 9 
FARMERS* CLUB 
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SOY BEANS SUCCESSFUL. 
We have been looking for some years 
for a hay crop that was better than 
Timothy, and still did not require two 
seasons, as does the Medium clover, and 
now seem to have found it in the Soy 
bean. The cow pea makes so much 
vine on strong land as to be almost im¬ 
possible to mow, or to get into the 
barn. Our Soy beans were drilled June 
28 and July 6. The second planting is 
now cut (September 24) ; the first plant¬ 
ing was mostly cut for hay September 
20. The rest is ripe noW and all leaves 
have fallen off. These Soy beans grew 
in this very dry year, in the driest part 
of the year, and on a dry knoll. They 
were put in with a grain drill; there 
being no rain to pack the land some of 
the beans would pull up and choke the 
mower. Contrary to the experience of 
J. Dahill and the Hope Farm man, ours 
gave a heavy crop of beans on the dry 
ground; on other damp underdrained 
land they gave a heavy growth of vine 
in proportion to the peas or beans, but 
our horses will not need any other grain 
with either lot if we can get them cured. 
The horses are very fond of them now. 
Ours are the Ito San variety. 
Delaware. a. e. r. 
Grafting Over Angouleme. 
J., Central Ohio .—On page 787, in con¬ 
sidering the trouble with the large or¬ 
chard of Duchess d’Angouleme pears, 
would it not do well to bud, or graft Bose 
in the top? While Angouleme takes ad¬ 
mirably to the quince, Bose does not, re¬ 
quiring double working, but is in every 
other way a first-class pear. Does this 
latter clause need modification? 
Ans. —I should never advise the graft¬ 
ing over of an orchard of dwarf Duch¬ 
ess d’Angouleme, as I have never seen 
one worked over successfully, although 
1 have seen many attempts. Bose is 
certainly one of the best quality pears 
grown, and a heavy and reliable bearer. 
b. d. v. 
Rye in Thin Clover. 
8. B., May’s Landing, A 7 . J .—I sowed 
Crimson clover, 15 pounds to the acre, and 
after it came up we had a dry spell so 
half burned down. The other half is all 
right, but is too thin. I sowed for plow¬ 
ing under, so I would like to sow rye on 
top of clover to make a thicker growth, 
and to go over with a spike-tooth harrow, 
the teeth set back. Do you think the har¬ 
rowing will hurt the clover? I would like 
to have the clover to grow between the rye. 
Ans. —Of course this is not the best 
way to treat the clover, or to cover 
the rye, yet we would do it. The spike- 
tooth harrow will probably pull out 
some of the clover, and will not cover 
the rye deep enough. If the soil is 
not too hard you ought to get a fair 
stand, and it will make more green stuff 
to plow under. 
Distribution of Weed Seeds. 
J. R., Maine .—Are weed seeds distrib¬ 
uted by birds or sheep in the manure? 
I notice that elderberry bushes have spread 
from one field to another—both frequented 
by sheep. 
Ans. —Seeds eaten by birds usually 
grow if they are dropped in suitable 
places. A notable example is poison 
ivy, which is widely distributed by birds. 
In the case of sheep and other mam¬ 
mals, it is doubtful if this ever hap¬ 
pens, as seeds eaten by sheep are apt 
to be finely ground before they are 
swallowed, and if any escape the grind¬ 
ing, they would be likely to be killed by 
the acids of the stomach and intestinal 
tract. C. HART MERRIAM, 
Chief, Biological Survey. 
R. N.-Y.—Experiments in Vermont 
where cattle were fed on some of the 
so-called “molasses feeds” show that 
weed seeds eaten by these cattle passed 
through into the manure and then 
sprouted. We have certainly seen both 
oats and grass seeds sprouting from 
horse manure. 
What Ails the Tree? 
F. C. B., William sville, N. T .— I no¬ 
ticed one of my silver maples turning 
color while the others are green. On ex¬ 
amining same, found that the bark was 
loose from the body of the tree, and ap¬ 
peared to me as if it was cut in strips at 
the base of the trunk, that is, at the 
ground level, and it would crumble in the 
hand. Now half of it is gone entirely. 
The trees have had excellent care, made 
a fine growth, and as they are in line 
across my place, it means a serious loss 
to me. They have been planted three 
years from the nursery. 
Ans. —Hard to tell what ails this spe¬ 
cial tree; if the rest look all right, would 
not worry because of loss of one. The 
injury may be caused by a cat exercis¬ 
ing its claws on base of the trunks. I 
have seen young fruit trees repeatedly 
injured in this way by cats when they 
were planted in vicinity of house or barn. 
B. D. V. 
Value of Muck. 
C. J., Wayland, N. Y .—1 have a lake 
about three to four acres in area, and 
around the outside there is a lot of birch 
and some nice deep black muck. In a 
dry season I could easily get some of the 
muck hauled out. What value would this 
muck be to gravelly soil? If of any 
value let me know how to apply and treat 
it, and to what kind of crops it will do 
best service. 
Ans. —Muck varies so in value that 
the best one can do at a distance is to 
guess at it. An average sample will 
carry, when dried, about as much nitro¬ 
gen as manure, but it is not available for 
plants until fermented. The best way to 
use it is to haul during a dry time and 
pile, mixing lime with it. The lime helps 
sweeten it, and after four months or so 
the muck is in much better condition. 
The dried muck makes a good absorbent 
for use in the cow stables. The raw 
muck straight from the swamp without 
fermenting has little value. 
Strawberry and Peach Questions. 
J. F. J., Hilton, N. J. —1. Our last year 
Fall strawberry sets have all gone to run¬ 
ners. Is there any kind of runner cutter 
used by growers? The only method I have 
now is to hoe them out. 2. Mow far apart 
can peach trees be grown so not to shade 
each other? 3. Is slaked lime used around 
butt of tree to kill borers? 
Ans. —We have tried several runner 
cutters, and have come back to a sharp 
steel blade at the end of a stick, which 
can be driven down into the soil. A 
tool used for trimming the edges of 
lawns* is good. Where we have kept 
the plants well cultivated the runners 
are loose and ranged along the rows. 
In wet soil we can pull them all up in 
a bunch and cut off with a sickle. 2. In 
planting peach trees it will depend upon 
the way they are trimmed. We plant 
16 feet apart or even closer, and train 
a high open fan shape. It is safer to 
plant 20 feet each way. 3. Slaked lime 
is not a sure cure for peach borers. 
Better dig them up by hand. 
Swket Visitors.—I just discovered a lot 
of honey-bees going in and out of the side of 
our house through a loose and partly brok¬ 
en clapboard. I have a patch of buckwheat 
in full blossom. Isn’t it nice of the bees 
to bring the honey right up to the house? 
I don’t know whose bees they are, I don’t 
keep any. geo- a. cosgbove. 
Connecticut. 
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INDRUROID 
ROOFING 
Requires no Coating or 
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Elastic and Pliable Always. 
Strong and Tough. 
Absolutely Waterproof. 
Climatic Changes Do Not 
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Practically Fire Proof. 
Can Be Used on Steep or 
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Any Workman Can Put 
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No Odor. 
Will not Shrink or Crack. 
Light in Weight. 
Does not Taint Water. 
Write for samples, prices 
and circulars. 
H. F. WATSON CO. 
ERIE, PA. 
Chicago, Boston. 
Mention R.N-Y. 
: i:::s 
removes soil acidity and benefits nearly all crops. 
Use in Fall or Winter and get full benefit the next 
season. Circulars and prices. Address 
CHAS. S. PHELPS, General Agent, Salisbury, Conn. 
FERTILIZER LIME e M£ 
WALTON QUARRIES, Harrisburg, Pa. 
HOOD RIVER 
APPLE BOXES. 
If you have nice fruit ship it in the Oregon 
or Hood River box. 
Send for catalogues. 
SOUTH SIDE MANUFACTURING CO. 
PETERSBURG, VA. 
APPLE BARRELS 
— Car lots or less. 
ROBT. GILLIES, 
Medina, N. Y. 
APPLE BARRELS AND PEAR KEGS 
C. I>. BOSTWICK, Ithaca, New York. 
C hoice clover and grass seeds sold 
direct to the farmer. We have reduced our 
choice Hungarian and Millet seeds to the present 
market value. Write for samples and prices at 
once. N. WERTHEIMER & SONS, Ligonier, Ind. 
Yet this is nothing unusual for farms in 
Manatee County, for fruits and vegetables 
grow to perfection here. One grove of 
grapefruit netted $2500 per acre. 
Vegetables Often Net $1000. 
Why not own a fruit and vegetable 
farm in Manatee County ? Undeveloped 
lands can be bought cheap, and will net 
bigger profits each year. Write for full 
information and homeseeker’s rates. 
J. W. WHITE, 
Gen’I Industrial Agt., Seaboard Air Line, 
NORFOLK, VA. 
F ARMER— Wants position as farmer of dairy, 
wife and 3 children, good reference. Please 
state wages. H. V„ care of The R. N.-Y. 
TO A GOOD 
cattle, 30 hoes, top prices for Butter, Pork and 
Calves—and possession as long as he likes. 
L. PFLUGER, Simonsville, Vt. 
A FEW YEARS SPENT IN THE NAVY are years of valu¬ 
able experience. Habits of regularity are formed. 
Healthy exercise, regular drills, and growing re¬ 
sponsibility develop quickness and self reliance. 
Many large employers prefer men who have had 
naval training because more capable and efficient. 
Young men with mechanical knowledge have 
greater opportunities. They master their trade 
instead of being mere helpers. 
Go to a recruiting office and learn about the fine 
chances in the different branches of the Service to 
save money, the hours of duty, cruises, sports, pro¬ 
motion, etc. You are not urged to enlist. Individ¬ 
uality will be developed, not suppressed, in the 
Navy. Ask any oue in the Service about it. 
The Navy hanger in Post Office, and Navy 
posters will give you an idea of the appearance of a 
bluejacket. Apply at 
NAVY RECRUITING OFFICE. 80 South Street, New York, N. Y. 
MIX YOUR OWN STOCK 
When you buy ready-mixed Stock. 
Food you pay at the rate of $250 a 1 
ton for bran, meal and other ingredients. 
You can mix your own for $3.(i0 a hundred 
pounds. Upon request I will send you FREE 
a formula for mixing the best STOCK Food 
known to the Veterinary Profession. Send 
postcard to-day for this FREE FORMULA. 
-SJ^fENTJL^^O^aHie^^adizJhio 
THE MILD CLIMATE OF VIRGINIA__ 
Offers splendid opportunities for farming, 
stock raising, dairying and fruit growing. 
Winters are short. Climate healthful. Mar¬ 
kets near. Lands reasonable but advancing 
each year. Write for information to 
G. W. KOINER, 
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE. RICHMOND, VA. 
250 Acres $3600 
Buildings worth $7500; pastures 50 bead; 
cuts 60 tons hay, 50 acres heavy growth wood: near 
stores, schools, churches. only2“s miles to railroad; 
2-story 11-room house, 70 foot piazza, 3 big barns, 
other outbuildings, only $3600: full details page 99 
Strout’s Farm Buyers’ Guide No. 27,copy free. E. A. 
Strout Co., Dept. 1099, University Bldg., Syracuse, N.Y 
W ANTED —Modern farmer for 240 acres. 60 miles southeast 
ot Pittsburg, Pa. Opening for dairy. Shares or percentage 
of profits plan preferred. References. K. D. T. care of R. N.-Y. 
|£fl r ■ DlflC For Sale in the fertile Dela- 
I0U rAnmO ware Valley; from 5 to 200 
acres; $25 per acre up. New catalogue and map. 
HORACE G. REEDER, Newtown, Pa. 
F INE FRUIT AND DAIRY FARM—3 miles 
to station, 110 acres. Monmouth Co., N. J. Good 
buildings, 5 acres asparagus, $5300. Address 
WM. D1ECKS, Jn., Owner, Chatham, N. J- 
A Monmouth County Money-Maker. 
81 fertile acres in the heart of a rich farming 
district, 500 cords wood: 2-story 9-room house, big 
barn, outbuildings, pure water; only two miles 
from railroad; a big money-maker. To close quick¬ 
ly only $5500, half cash; for photograph of resid- 
St., cor. Broadway, New York City. 
“For the Land’s Sake, use Bowkeffs 
Fertilizers; they enrich the earth and 
those who till it.”— Adv. 
Farmers* Favorite” 
Feed Cooker and Boiler 
The most practical feed cooker and 
farm boiler on the market—econ¬ 
omical, inexpensive and well made. 
Cooks feed for stock and poultry 
and furnishes a splendid stove for 
heating cellar or shop, poultry 
house or milk room. Convenient 
for boiling spray mixtures. Write 
for descriptive circular and prices. 
MFG. CO., Bux C, Cortland, N. Y. 
THE PORTER LITTER CARRIER 
Saves labor and time, improves health conditions, enriches 
the field, promotes cleanliness, and gives stock and dairy pro¬ 
ducts a clean salable appearance. The carrier runs on a steel 
track, which is easily fast¬ 
ened to wall or ceiling, and 
runs very easily, as the 
wheels have roller bearings 
and are swivelled so as to 
round curves. With a set of 
gears, which are enclosed 
in the gear box, the tub is 
lowered for filling and lifted 
for moving to the dump or 
the wagon, which increase 
the power. It is liquid tight 
and turns completely 
over when the litter is 
out. The tubis 
of heavy steel, 
firmly riveted, and has 
pivoted trucks to permit 
lateral swing, and frame 
Is of strong pipe and malleable iron. Send for a catalogue, 
which shows many exclusive features not mentioned here. We 
also have the best hay tools and other handy devices. Write us 
about your needs today, anil Jet us send our free literature. 
J. E. PORTER CO., OTTAWA, ILL. 
FRUIT TREES 
Every Farm and Garden shonld have on it 
some fruit, as nothing pleases the palate of both 
younf; and old so much as fruit taken direct from 
the vine or tree. 
Let us tell you all about how to grow them and 
what kinds to plant. 
Our handsome descriptive catalogue is tree. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., 
Hightstown, N. J. 
20,000 BARTLETT AND CLAPPS FAV. 
Pear trees. Also large supply of Montmorency 
and English Morello Cherry, Apple, Plum, etc. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Strawberry plants. 
L’AMOREAUX NURSERY CO., Schoharie, N. Y. 
FRUIT 
TREES 
7c 
that grow and bear fruit true 
to name, from grower to 
planter direct, freight paid, at 
wholesale prices. 1 McIntosh Unnh 
Apple Tree postpaid for 10c. LdUlI 
Send for feee catalogue. 
Maloney Bros- & Wells, Box 16 , Dansville, N. Y. 
HARRISON’S NURSERIES, Berlin, Md. 
1100 acres trees and plants. Catalog free. 
ONE Quart of Strawberries j&.JHSio 
” Send for Catalogue and Prices. 
T. C. KEVITT, Athenia, N. J. 
TREES 
Of All Kinds and HAMPSHIRE SHEEP For Sale 
Catalogue Free. 
W. P. RUPERT & SON, Box 15, Seneca, N. Y. 
CAD CAI C-TEN FINE LARGE SINGLE COMB WHITE 
run oALl LEGHORN HENS ONE AND TWO YEARS OLD. 
•Mostly molted and ready to lay—with fine snow 
white yearling male worth five dollars. AII for $12. 
Also White and Black Orpington Cockerels at rea¬ 
sonable prices. Rev. J. D. Graham, Lyonsville Mass. 
HOLSTEIN STOCK FARM. 
400 acres—14 room house—4 barns—watered by 
gravity. Hog and ben house. Two orchards- 
young peach orchard. Ha miles to railroad and 
trolley. A fine lot of registered Holsteins. Cattle 
can be purchased. Price of farm $8000. $3000cash— 
balance, time, Hall’s Farm Agency, Owego, a. \ 
24 Acre Farm $800. 
Land perfectly adapted to berry and vegetable 
culture; 2-story 5-room house, two piazzas, nice 
outbuildings; on public road near stores, neighbors 
schools, church; an abundance of pure spring 
water; only $800; page 127, Strout’s Farm Buyers 
Guide 27, copy free. E. A. STROUT CO., Dept. 
1099, 47 W. 34 Street, corner Broadway, New ) oi k. 
C HOICE FOX-HOUND PUPPIES now ready 
to ship; also a choice pair of young Hounds for 
sale. CH ARLIE W. DIGGS, Diggs. Va. 
rno cai c six collie puppies. 
run OALC, Sable and white. Whelped July 10th. 
Sired by Parbold Prior, a dog that sired more win¬ 
ners last year than any other stud dog in the world. 
Dam, Brookmere Fern, a noted prize winner. 
Price reasonable. _ Tirn 
J. T. MOYSEY, -;- KELLY’S ISLAND, OHIO. 
IM DART AT IAN of the best: large improved 
llfl■ Ull I A I lull English Yorkshires for sale. 
_A. A, BRADLEY, Frewsburg, N- V 
FOR SALE OR TRADE- old**'Jersey; Bull, 
sired 4 by Winnies Pogis 63268, who was .sired b> 
Hood Farm Pogis 17th. The dam was imported 
Fern Gentile 173912, who was sired by Golden 
Fern’s Lad. I have no use for this bull and win 
trade him for thoroughbred Holstein cows abou 
to come in milk. CHAS. M. JARVIS, Berlin, Conn. 
B arred Plymouth rock and s.c. 
BROWN LEGHORN COCKS AND COCK- 
ERLS bred direct from 200-Egg Strains $2.00 eac , 
3 for $5.00. G. A. SABINE, Robinson, Maryland. 
