1008. 
THE RURAL NEC'* '-YORKER 
865 
KEEPING SWEET POTATOES. 
In a recent issue, H. F. H., of Ken¬ 
tucky, says the sweet potato disappears 
from his market about Christmas. Here 
in southern Indiana it is common to see 
them for sale well on into Spring, and 
the method of keeping is substantially 
the same as described. After digging, 
which should always be before frost 
conies, the potatoes are often left in 
heaps on the ground and covered for 
two or three days with the vines, over¬ 
topped with grass or straw, the vines 
seeming to give an extra fine color to 
the tubers. They are then stored in 
cellars or rooms above ground and the 
storehouse kept at a temperature not 
much below 90 degrees, for a week or 
10 days, with good ventilation. This 
accomplishes the drying-out process, 
after which the potatoes need only to be 
kept safe from chilling to insure their 
METHOD OF MAKING CUTS. Fig. 400 
soundness throughout the Winter and 
Spring. In a tight store-house little fire 
will be needed. By these means we en¬ 
joy the potatoes, dry and sweet, until 
green vegetables begin to come again, 
and find them also a very profitable pro¬ 
duct for market at from 80 cents to 
$1.25 per bushel. j. p. l. 
Indiana. 
Algal Growth on Lily Ponds. 
S. U. g., Cluster, N. J .—The appearance 
of my lily pond is much injured by a slimy 
green growth on the surface. What can I 
do to remove it? 
Ans. —Specimens of this growth were 
sent to the Bureau of Plant Industry, 
U. S. Department of Agriculture. Dr. 
B. T. Galloway, Chief of the Bureau, 
states that the growth was a species of 
Lenina, or duckweed, a plant quite re¬ 
sistant to the action of chemical agents. 
The application of about four ounces 
of copper sulphate to each hundred 
thousand gallons of water would mate¬ 
rially decrease some of the algal growth 
which is present, and in this way the 
appearance of the surface of the water 
might be improved somewhat, but the 
Lenina would be uninjured. Mechani¬ 
cal means, such as raking off, is prac¬ 
tically the only way of ridding ponds 
of this growth. Persons who wish to 
remove such growth from ponds would 
do well to learn from the Bureau of 
Plant Industry whether it is susceptible: 
to chemical treatment, before trying 
copper sulphate. 
A Mixture of Chemicals. 
TF. II. g., Pine Grove, Pa .—The subject 
of fertilizers is always of interest in modern 
agriculture. Realizing that a high-grade 
fertilizer is cheaper to use and more satis¬ 
factory on a naturally poor soil, composed 
of clay and clay shale, we use only a good 
grade, in quantity from 400 to 800 pounds 
on an acre. The following compound gave 
very satisfactory results this dry season, 
possibly in a manner attributable to the 
hygroscopic character of the nitrate and 
potash used. We mixed 2,000 pounds dry 
tankage, 17 per cent nitrogen ; 2.000 pounds 
nitrate of soda, 10 per cent nitrogen; 4,000 
pounds bone meal, 3K> per cent; 4.000 
pounds bone meal, 20 per cent phosphoric 
acid; 6,000 pounds dissolved rock, 14 per 
cent phosphoric acid; 4,000 pounds muriate 
of potash, 50 per cent potash. If correct, 
- analysis would show 4.7 nitrogen, 11 1-9 
potash, 9 1-9 phosphoric acid. Possibly by 
increasing the phosphoric acid and diminish¬ 
ing the potash the results would be equally 
satisfactory. Let those of your readers 
interested give their views on the subject. 
Ans. —As it is about time to begin 
figuring on the fertilizer question we 
will start with this. According to the 
analysis we have in this mixture: 
Nitro- Phos. Pot- 
gen Acid ash 
2,000 pounds tankage .340 
2,000 pounds nitrate of soda. 320 
4,000 pounds bone meal .140 800 
6,000 pounds acid rock ..... 840 
4,000 pounds muriate of potash 2,000 
Total, 18,000 pounds_800 1,040 2,000 
Here we have nine tons of fertilizer, 
each ton containing 88 pounds of nitro¬ 
gen, 182 of phosphoric acid and 222 
pounds of potash. There are three dif¬ 
ferent sources of nitrogen—nitrate, 
“tankage” and bone, and two of phos¬ 
phoric acid. If experiments on that soil 
should show that more phosphoric acid 
is needed the need can be easily sup¬ 
plied. We do not give this as the best 
mixture of chemicals for all farmers to 
use, but to show how one farmer has 
figured out what is best for his partic¬ 
ular soil. 
Here is use for a 
STEVENS 
There’s no surer or quicker way to 
rid the place of rats and similar 
pests than to have a Stevens Rifle 
always handy. A Stevens balances 
so perfectly that it’s always steady 
and true to your aim. And it’s 
hard-hitting and quick-firing. 
Send for Stevens Catalog. It shows 
how perfectly made all Stevens firearms are 
—Rifles, Pistols, Shotguns—how moderate 
in price. You can have it for 5 c for postage. 
And “Guns and Gunning,” by Dan 
Beard—a mighty good book for you or 
your boy to have—about hunting and 
shooting—guns and their selection and 
care —about game, etc. Sent postpaid for 
20 c, paper cover, or 30 c, cloth cover. 
Most any hardware or sporting-goods 
dealer can supply you with Stevens guns. 
\V e will ship direct on receipt of 
catalog prices if youcannot obtain. 
J. STEVENS ARMS&T00LC0. 
. 200 Grove St. 
f Chicopee Falls, Mass., U.S.A. 
B E Y O U R. 
HIRED MAN" 
F requently jobs around the 
farm which require the labor of 
two men can be done by one I. 
H. C. engine in half the time at one-fifth the cost. 
I. H. C. gasoline engines are dependable, reliable 
and efficient—they never quit unexpectedly—they cost 
nothing to keep when not working—they never shirk 
nor complain. Progressive farmers all over the land 
are finding in the ownership of an I. H. C. engine the 
solution of their labor troubles. Why not you? 
An I. PI. C. engine will operate the churn, grind¬ 
stone, fanning mill, separator, bone cutter, wood saw, 
pump, sheller, grinder, fodder cutter, etc. 
No extra help is required. You, or your boy, can 
run the engine and operate the machine at the same time. 
Weather does not affect the I. H. C. engine. It is 
a faithful servant that is always absolutely under your 
control in the matter of power, expense and efficiency. 
There is an engine adapted to every purpose— 
Note the complete line. 
Vertical Engines made in 2, 3 and 25-Horse Power. 
Horizontal Engines (Portable and Stationary) made 
in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20-Horse Power. 
Air Cooled Engines, 1 and 2-Horse Power. 
Traction Engines, 10, 12, 15 and 20-Horse Power. 
Also sawing, spraying and pumping outfits. 
Call on the International local agent for catalogs, and inspect 
these engines. Write for colored hanger and booklet on 
“Development of Power.” 
International Harvester Company of America, Chicago, U. S. A. 
(Incorporated) 
If your time is worth but $3.00 a day, a Louden Litter 
Carrier will save you $15.00 per month aione. With it 
you can clean the barns in one-fourth the time it takes 
with wheelbarrow or pitchfork, keep the barns more 
sanitary and preserve the full fertilizing value of 
manure. Simply fill Loudon Carrier inside of barn, givo 
it a shove and it runs smoothly ovor wire or truck, 
dumps directly into manure spreader or any place de¬ 
sired and returns to you automatically. The 
Louden Litter Carrier 
Is a big paying investment for any farmer. Water-tight 
box of heavy galvanized steel—strong, durable—wears 
for years. Raised or lowered any distance up to 25 feet 
—slays where you place it— can’t drop. No other make 
lias its wonderful worm gear— 1 pound on chain lilts 40 
pounds in box— boy can hoist hair a ton. Easy running. 
Special flanges prevent binding on track. 
Writo today for line froo Catalog and valuable Manure Book 
LOUDEN MACHINERY CO.. 601 Broadway. Falrlield. Ia. 
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CLARK’S 
CUT AW 
a E y V s r u S l B ky disk plow 
The Only PERFECT REVERSIBLE 
SULKY DISK PLOW MADE. 
grVnd^g MILLS 
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corn, oats, rye, wheat, bar¬ 
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corn in shucks, sheaf oats, 
or any kind of grain; coarse, 
medium or fine. The only 
mill in the world made 
with a double set of grind¬ 
ers or burrs. 
SIX SIZES 
Easily operated. Never 
choke. Fully guar¬ 
anteed. Especially 
adaptod for gaso- 
lino engines. 
Write for catalog and 
information desired. 
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Boi 32 Springfield, 
LET US TAN 
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Whether Cow, Steer, Bull, or Horse 
Hide, Calf, Bog, Deer,.or any kind of 
hide or skin, soft, light, odorless and 
moth-proof for robe, rug, coat or gloves, 
and make them up when so ordered. 
But first get our illustrated catalog, 
with prices, shipping tags and instruc¬ 
tions. We are the largest custom fur 
tanners of large wild aud domestic 
animal skins in the world. 
Distance makes no difference what¬ 
ever. Ship three or more cow or horso 
hides together from anywhere, and 
Crosby pays the freight both ways. We 
sell fur coats and gloves, do taxidermy 
and head mounting. 
THE CROSBY FRISIAN FUR COMPANY. 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Is controlled at the end of tho furrow 
by a foot trip lever which roloases the 
Turning Disk, so that when the horses 
are brought in good position to continue —— i 
plowing it inter-locks itself without any further use of levors 
or efforts of the driver. Can be used as a right or left hand 
plow and is a perfect success. Is mounted on carrying wheels [ 
and is as light as is. consistent with durability. Hie best 
results are obtained in plowing fallow land for the Cutaway i 
blades shake out the edge of the furrow solthat it isn’t ueces 
Plow When Turning to Kight | ary , t ° Harrow th ® land aftor once ploughed with this plow, 
iriow mien lorning to Kigiit. Sond today for FKEE Booklet with full information.! 
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^TO M F af R r . CORN ’ SHELLED CORN. WHEAT, OATS. BARLEY AND RYE 
INTO MEAL. FLOUR, OR FEED. THEY ARE SIMPLE, STRONO, EFFICIENT AND 
OF UNEQUALED QUALITY AND CAPACITY 
Suitable for engines of all sizes. Solo by dealers everywhere 
_a_a_ogue t rae THE F00S MFG. CO., Box 131, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 
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