1811 . 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
290 
CONTENTS 
The Rural New-Yorker, March 4, 1011. 
FARM TOFICS. 
The Potato Seed Question.257, 258 
A New Jersey Irrigation Farm... .260, 261 
A Crop of Onion Seed. 263 
A Crop of Sweet Corn. 266 
Potatoes Grown Under Straw. 267 
A True “Back to the Lander”. 269 
Bisulphide of Carbon for Grain. 269 
Hope Farm Notes. 278 
Some Successful Crops. 290 
Rabbit Manure . 298 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Still Another Horse Company. 286 
Fits in Pigs. 286 
A Balanced Ration . 291 
Milk Ration . 291 
Milk Ration; Weaning Calf. 291 
Brewers’ Grain and Cob Meal. 291 
Milk. 293 
Milk in Massachusetts ..'.!!! 293 
Cheese-box Brooders . 294 
The Poultryman’s Friend. 294 
The Village Flock. 294 
Catching Pigeons . 294 
Hog Pasture in New Jersey. 296 
Curing a Kicking Cow. 297 
The Retailer’s Profit on Sheep. 297' 
Heaves. 301 
Lameness. 301 
Staggers.. ' 301 
Indigestion. 301 
Moon Blindness . 301 
Periodic Ophthalmia .. 301 
Sheep Farming by Proxy. 302 
Warts on Heifer ... 302 
Grinding Feed . 303 
The Frosted Bit. 303 
Advantages of Trap-nesting Hens.304 
HORTICULTURE. 
The “Injection Treatment" for Trees.. 258 
Grafting Vines .258, 259 
Black Knot of Plums and Cherries.... 259 
The Chestnut Tree Blight. 259 
Fruitmore Orchards . 260 
Traction Sprayer . 261 
Concentrated Lime-Sulphur . 261 
Tales of Peach Tree Agents. 262 
Another Red Gravenstein Apple. 263 
Spring Cultivation for Strawberries... 263 
Brush Burner . 264 
Spraying Notes .’ 264 
A New Berry Grading System. 265 
Danger in Using Arsenic.. 266 
Pumpkin-Squash Hybrid . 267 
Cheap Plan for Starting Trees. 268 
Shall We Mix Varieties..:. 268 
Transplanting Yearling Strawberries.. 268 
Some Big Carrots . 269 
The 17-year Locusts. 269 
Spraying in Iowa. 
Sticks to Bordeaux . 
A Boy Fruit Grower. 
Orchard Spraying by Contract. . . . 
An Air Pressure Spraying Outfit.. 
New Lime-Sulphur Strainer. 
Plain Facts About Spraying.. 
The Casaba Melon . 279 
Ninety Cents of the Dollar. 292 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 282 
Clam Fritters .'.. 282 
Walnut Creams . 282 
Fifty Cents for Flower Seeds. 283 
Savory Dishes without Meat. 283 
Perennials for the Home Garden. .284, 285 
Selling Homemade Candies. 285 
The Rural Patterns . 285 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Making Apple Sauce . 292 
House Drainage . 297 
Publisher’s Desk . 298 
Humorous . 304 
KarBraK 
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I own...Horses...Cows...Hogs and acre farm 
CARFF’S Choice 
Fruit Plants 
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a 1000 acres devoted to the growing ol 
W Scarff’s fruiting strains of small fruit plants, 
fruit trees, farm seeds, garden roots, etc. 
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save you money. 
W. N. SCARFF. NEW CARLISLE, OHIO 
LICONIER, 
INDIANA 
N. WERTHEIMER & SOH 
Choice seeds bought direct from the farmer and sold 
direct to the farmer. We offer you the choicest 
seeds, doubly recleaned, Medium and Mammoth 
Clover Seed, Alsike, Alfalfa, Timothy, Crimson 
Clover, White Clover, Rod Top, Orchard Grass, 
Bine Grass, Lawn Grass, all kinds of Corn, Spring 
and Winter Wheat, Buckwheat, all kinds of Peas. 
Samples and prices sent on application. * * # 
M. WERTHEIMER & SON LIG0NIER, INDIANA 
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NORRIS W. ADAMS, Worcester, Mass. CCIllS 
CCCn RATQ Swedish Select, Extra fine, 
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r PWO Million Berry Plants at Attractive Prices. 
1 Full line of Fruit Trees. Miller Red Rasp- 
h®ri*y pi ant s $5.0 0 per thousand. Send for price list. 
ELMER A. PRIESTLEY, Winslow, New Jersey, R. F. 0. No .1 
PruitGrowingandBee Keeping 
Learn what an ideal combination it makes. “ Gleanings 
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THE A. I. ROOT C O., Box 250B , Medina, Ohio 
Cord Wood Circular SawsiL‘3S 
Saw Tables, 114.50; 6 H. P. Gasoline Engines, $125 
tumping Engines. Wood Sawing outfits on wheels. 
Catalogue “R” free. PALMER BROS., Cos Cob, Gonn. 
Running Water on the Farm 
•rump without expense with an automatio 
RIFE RAM 
Cheapest and most efficient 
water supply for c on try 
place, irrigation, farms, etc. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. 
Booklet, plans, estimates free. 
Rife Engine Co. 2429 Trinity Bldg., N.Y. 
THE NEW YORK STATE 
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE 
at ALFRED UNIVERSITY 
offers for sale the following at farmers’ prices: 
1 Recorded Guernsey Bull, born July 10,1910. 
1 Guernsey Bull, born January 30, 1911. 
1 Jersey Bull, one and a half year old, grand 
dam Jacoba Irene. 6 
4 Bull calves from two to six months old, 
two of which have R. M. dams. 
Also several Holstein Bull Calves, from two to four 
weeks old, sired by King* Hengerveld, No. 60,776. 
New York State School of Agriculture at Alfred University 
A L F R E N. D, Y. 
FAR .9 AI F — Percheron Stallion four years old, 
lull O/lLL Black Brood Mare, Black Driving 
Horse. JOHN .SWAN, Seymour, Conn. 
U/HITE HOLLAND TURKEYS from prize 
WhiteHolland Turkeys 
and Duston’s White Wyandotte Chickens. Walnut 
llill Stock I arm, N. Bacon, Mgr., Taleott, W. Va. 
U/HITE EGG STRAIN INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS— Thor- 
v, oughbred, vigorous birds. Wonderful layers 
or large white eggs; mated with imported drakes, 
well marked, fawn and white; $2.00 for 12; Buff 
Orpingtons, $1.50 for 15. Liberal discount for incu- 
bator eggs. Ohkrry Hill Farms, Pittstown, N. J. 
EGGS 
from high record W. P. Rock 
Hens, $2 for 15, $5 for 45. 
A. S. BRIAN, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. 
S P \A/ LEGHORN EGGS for hatching. Good laying 
'.«■ strain $1 per 15, $5 per 100. Also Baby 
uhicks. GEO. LUNDGREEN, Wy ’ " 1 3 
yoming, Del. 
D AY-OLD CHICKS—S. C. W. Leghorn s, $ 12 
per 100; S. C. R. I. Reds, $15 per 100. Hatching 
eggs, exhibition and utility. THE WINONA 
FARMS, Drawer 272, Lansdale, Pa. 
MINISINK POULTRY FARM CO. 
Single Comb Leghorn Hatching Eggs—95# fertility 
guaranteed or money refunded —$10 per hundred 
?• o. b. NORTH WATER GAP, PA. 
S. C. RHODE ISLAND BEDS 
_ . - - for Hatcli- 
At the Horseshoe Road Poultry Farm Write for 
l * prices. Address 
Box 152, R. 5, Lancaster, Pa. 
FOFTCPRFT C~Brize - Winning Breeding 
Stock-Black Orpingtons 
and Minorcas. QUOQUETAUG FARMS, Old Mystic, Conn. 
.Dairymen Don't Doubt 
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PAPEC MATIC Ensilage Cutter 
Competitive tests have demonstrated that the PAPEC will cut and elevate 
better silage in less time and with less power than any other blower 
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Our new book, “How to Prepare Ensilage,” will interest every dairy¬ 
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PAPEC MACHINE CO., Box 10, Shortsville, N. Y. 
25 Distributing Points in tne U. S. 
"IT T H ROWS 
<JV AND BLOWS’ 
The“Lou Dillon” Tandem 
Garden Cultivator. 
It can be set to stir the soil any depth 
desired and to cultivate astride the row 
or between the rows. 
One-third quicker and easier than 
any other garden cultivator, eas- 
mr to push than a lawn mower. 
No gardener can afford to be 
without one. 
Write for descriptive catalogue 
and testimonials. If your 
local dealer does not han¬ 
dle them, write to tis for 
special intro¬ 
ductory price. 
Dept. L, 
THE SCHAIBLE 
MFG. CO. 
ELYRIA, OHIO 
SILOS 
“FRIEND” NOZZLE 
ANGLE OR REGULAR 
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have a 10 year reputation for strength and efficiency, 
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Opening roof works automatically—permits Silos be- 
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Gasoline Engines, Pumps, etc. Get free catalogue. 
E. F. SCHLICHTER CO., 129 Fuller Bldg., Phila., Pa. 
Estate or Farm Manager 
OPEN FOR 
ENGAGEMENT 
Thoroughly experienced and competent in all 
details connected with the construction, devel¬ 
opment and general management of first-class 
business farm or Gentleman’s estate ; American, 
38. Record and references that will bear care¬ 
ful investigation. Last.position includes four 
years in the development, equipment and com¬ 
pletion of one of the finest estates in Western 
New York. Box 4, Charlotte. N. Y. 
AGENTS Here It Is 
Ed Hopper calls It. Sold 97 In few days 
He’s pleased. Eetails at 1 f\f\07 nTtrxriTm 
ridiculously low price. 1 \j\j SO PROFIT 
If you want a quick seller, one that gets the money easy, 
,., no , . or confidential terms and FREE BOOKLET, 
Inside Information on the agency business.” A few hours 
“ „ y . ™iny a dollar in your pocket. 8end a postal. 
A. MATHEWS 6865 Wayne Street, DAYTON, OHIO 
F»r a T«S POULTRY SUPPLIES 
Everything for the poultryman at low prices; Auto¬ 
matic Feeders, Hall Mammoth and Model Incuba¬ 
tors. L’eed, Remedies, Heti-e-ta,Rat Corn,Liverine, 
LegBands,etc. Prompt shipments. Write forcatalog. 
HARRIES & BENEDICT CO. 67B N A ea c y L oVk ST ’ 
Poultryman Wanted. 
Unmarried. Experienced in raising and dressing 
poultry ot ail kinds, including pigeons and rabbits. 
Must do entire work liimselt. Very quiet place 
about three hundred miles from New York. Wages 
$40 per month. Address, giving references for 
past hve years, “PIGEONS.” care F. P. Clarke, 
Ho East 29th Street, New York. 
WANTFfH> ition t,lis s P rin e by young mar- 
****•■ I LU ried couple on farm or country 
place. Wages or shares. Experience with poul¬ 
try, cows, Bees and vegetables. First-class refer¬ 
ences. C. C. DOORLY, Elizabeth, N. J. 
FOR MENDING HARNESS 
q or any net 
Stewart's Automatic; 
Awl is the only per- 
Sewing 
Awl. 
AMRITIfllK WILLING and reliable young man 
fllllUIIIUUO| (single), good habits, scientific 
knowledge ot stock and general farming, desires 
steady position; good home more desirable than big 
wages. E. S. Davidson, 310 East Third St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 
TYTANTED April 1st or before, position as foreman on 
large poultry or. dairy farm, by strictly temperate, 
mod American of experience, can furnish best 
Address. Box 145, R.F.D., Fairhavon, Mass. 
mat__ 
reference. 
OMAKT YOUNG AMERICAN to learn Retail 
Nursery trade. Must have farm experience 
education and ability at pencil drawing. $18 mo 
$58. next yr. Fine future. 
B. B. NURSERY. West Newton. Mass. 
W anted-Farmer-Fruit Grower 
i, or salary and shares. Must 
ORCHARD FARM, Peekskill, N. Y. 
To take place on siiares^or sajar 
have team and tools. 
DO YOU NEED FARM HELP? 
The Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid 
Society has on its ilsts men wishing to obtain em¬ 
ployment upon farms. Most of them are without 
experience, but they are able-bodied and willing 
to work. They speak little or no English, 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 
permanent, and whether you prefer a single or a 
married man. We are a philanthropic organiza¬ 
tion, whose object it is to assist and encourage 
Jews to become farmers. We charge no commis¬ 
sion to employer or employee. Address 
THE J. A. & I. A. S., 174 Second Avenue, NEW YORK CITY 
P OST CARDS— 10 beautiful emb. Easter, 10c,• 25 Comic, 
assorted, 10c. Swanson Card Co., Cannon Falls, Minn. 
Ittakes • shoes, tents, awnings, pulley belts, car- 
pet ?’ saddles, suitcases, buggy tops, 
r„ r S u1 ’ dash boards, or any heavy material. 
i oecls Stewart's Aut 
from spool and —^ 
does the work of ( 
any harness maker 
machine. It is indis¬ 
pensable for farmers. - 
Agents wanted. Sent prepaid 
for $1.25. Send at once for 
catalog. ' STEWART-SKINNER CO. 
35 Hermon Street, Worcester, Mass. 
SHIP YOUR 
To mgmillan fur & wool go. 
in . , MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, 
illustrated CircuIar^Free^to anyone interested in 
Trappers’ Guide Free to those who ship to us. 
TRAPPERS AND HUNTERS. 
Fiii-s are high. A fact which you are all probably ac¬ 
quainted with. But the question is, Are you getting 
highest market value for yours ? Remember we do not 
charge any commission; pay all express charges- will 
hold your goods separate for approval of our valuation, 
when requested, and if not satisfactory will return and 
pay all charges. Don’t you think we are entitled to a 
trial shipment on the strength of the foregoing? For 
further information write for our free price list and 
Tiappers Guide. Make us a trial shipment today. 
Abrohams Fur & Wool Co., Fur Merchants, Seymour, Wis. 
FK ANK W. GODWIN 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & CO., 
and 
nes Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry. Mushrooms 
SHIP YOUR CONSIGNMENTS 
GEO. 
-TO- 
OLIVER & 
COMPANY 
Established 1850 
COMMISSION MERCHANT8 
WEST WASHINGTON MARKET. NEW YORK N Y 
PROMPT RETURNS 
Eggs, Poultry, Meats, Produce. 
Shipments solicited. JELLIFFE, WRIGHT 8 CO Com¬ 
mission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
FOR SAI F~ A ee d owner must sell this fine 
c , productive farm of One Hundred 
and Seventy Acres; spring watered pastures, tim- 
ber, wood; fourteen-room house, painted inside 
and outside, green blinds; four barns, 40 by 90 and 
46 by 70; other outbuildings; four apple orchards, 
penrs, plums and grapes. Price $6,000, part cash. 
HALL S FARM AGENCY, Owego, Tioga (Jo., N.Y. 
VIRGINIA FARMS 
offer best opportunity for land buyers and the best 
place to live. Mild winters, cheap land, sunshine. 
Grow all crops. Produce best flavored apples. 
Cattle, hog raising, dairying and poultry raising 
profitable. Near 40 million consumers. Get top 
prices. For information write 
G. W. K0INER, Commissioner of Agriculture, Richmond, Va. 
]\TEW YORK STATE FARMS, all sizes and in 
- L ’ nearly all parts of the State. Illustrated 
catalog free to parties intending to buy. 
NORTHERN REALTY CO„ Syracuse, N. Y. 
DLEASE send a trial shipment to the Oldest Com* 
f, mission House in New York. Est. 1838. Butter. 
Eggs, Poultry. Pork. Calves. Hay, Grain, Beans 
Apples, etc. E. IS. miOllYTAIlD, 802 (ireeuniel. Hi., N. T 
Hothouse Lambs, Poultry, Calves, Fancy Eggs 
Ship to W. H. COHEN & CO., 229 Washington St., New York. 
Boston Produce Co. 
Commission Merchants, 
Fruits and Produce. Consignments Solicited 
93-95 South Market St,, - Boston. 
Hothouse Lambs. 
Calves, Poultry, Fancy Eggs, Hothouse Products, 
Fruits, Vegetables. Top prices secured for choice 
goods. Correspondence solicited. 
Archdeacon & Co., 100 Murray St., N.Y. 
A BEAUTIFUL FARM FOR SALE in the finest fruit 
growing and trucking section in the waold; 
fertile soil and fine climate: also a beautiful water 
front farm with timber. For full particulars ad¬ 
dress SAMUEL P. WOODCOCK, Salisbury, 
Wicomico County, Maryland. 
