le© 
1913. 
notes on the great fruit show. 
All tilings considered, the twelfth annual 
meeting of the New York State Fruit 
Growers’ Association was the most suc¬ 
cessful meeting of fruit growers ever held 
in this State. To those not acquainted 
with the work and purposes of this associa¬ 
tion a brief outline of its activity might bo 
interesting. Few of the younger members 
realize the time and hard work some of 
the charter members donated in founding 
the association, or the courage with which 
they faced certain obstacles that presented 
themselves during the first few years. 
Neither do many realize that up to a year 
ago the president and executive committee 
paid all their own expenses in connection 
with all business done for the association 
as well as much valuable time; and this 
business is not limited to a single annual 
meeting, as is the case with many simi¬ 
lar associations. It is in the cooperative 
buying of fertilizers and spraying materials 
that the sterling worth of the officers of 
the association has been shown and the 
sales have been rapidly increasing for the 
past five years. The sales of fertilizer and 
spraying materials for the past year 
amounted to over $17,000, with a saving 
to members of over a thousand dollars. 
The saving to members is actually much 
greater, as those who purchased through 
their regular local agents use these as¬ 
sociation prices as levers to hold down the 
dealers’ price. Some feel that the annual 
membership fee of .$2 is excessive as com¬ 
pared to the smaller fee of some societies, 
but if they will study services rendered 
and be absolutely fair about it they will 
find their yearly $2 investment is a top 
notcher for dividends. Very few realize 
that printing and postage amounts to more 
than a dollar each year for every mem¬ 
ber. There is the annual report that fully 
covers all the papers read, the question 
box and business transacted both at this 
meeting and at the meeting held every year 
at Poughkeepsie for members in the Eas¬ 
tern part of the State. The speeches made 
at the banquet are also incorporated in 
this report. 
Then there is the price list of fertilizers 
and spraying materials, the crop reports 
and the programmes of both of the Winter 
meetings and the Summer meeting. Ten 
cents from the annual dues of each mem¬ 
ber goes toward the establishment of a 
fund to protect members from unfair treat¬ 
ment at the hands of nurserymen, especi¬ 
ally in the delivery of nursery stock that 
is not true to name. We have wandered 
somewha' from the report of this particu¬ 
lar meeting, but trust it will cause some 
to understand just how far their annual 
fees must be made to go and to realize 
that every fruit grower whether large or 
small can make no better investment than 
join such an organization. 
In entering the exhibition hall the most 
prominent feature was the fruit exhibit 
of the Geneva Experiment Station. This 
fruit was packed in flats, the regular 
size of the commercial box, and formed a 
solid bank of brilliant color /with the 
stripes made up of different shades run¬ 
ning perpendicularly. We suggest that for 
a change a diagonal striping might be 
tried. The quality of fruit in this ex¬ 
hibit was good and many varieties were 
shown, among them several produced at 
the Station by direct crosses. 
Otsego, a combination of Ben Davis and 
McIntosh blood and said to be valuable in 
extending the McIntosh season, was shown 
both in flats and on plates. It is rather 
small, quite attractive in color, but not 
brilliant, partakes of the flavor of McIntosh 
though not equal to it, and in flesh is 
somewhere between the two parents, lacking 
the full melting character of McIntosh, but 
at the same time having much less of the 
corkiness of Ben Davis. 
Schenectady, a cross of Ben Davis and 
Mother, was shown in small quantity and 
though larger than Otsego is not as at¬ 
tractive. It is credited as good in quality 
and would no doubt gain much in color 
on different soil. The most attractive of 
these seedlings, as far as we have had 
opportunity to judge, is the Saratoga, de- 
scendent from Ben Davis and Green New¬ 
town. It very much resembles the latter in 
shape, irregularity and flesh, but is well 
overspread with a bright dark red that 
makes it very attractive. In quality it 
also resembles Newtown but hardly equals 
that old variety. Fourteen of these new 
apples, each named for a county in this 
State, have been distributed for testing 
under different conditions and the results 
of these tests under varying conditions will 
decide their commercial value. 
The fruit exhibited by members in compe¬ 
tition for the liberal list of prizes offered 
by the association was of exceptional aver¬ 
age quality. There were eight classes for 
boxed apples and 20 boxes were shown. 
Some of these were exceptionally good, 
both in fruit and packing. Some lacked 
in uniformity, some in packing and some 
in both these requirements. Few Eastern 
growers have learned the art of box pack¬ 
ing. Many boxes are used that are made 
of too light material; some with sides no 
heavier than top and bottom, and in these 
it is impossible to secure a good pack. 
Grading to size is the first step in box 
packing, and many New York growers do 
not seem to realize they cannot make a 
first-class commercial pack with apples of 
various dimensions. The collections were 
very good and some of them combined 
very early varieties that had been held 
in good condition in cold storage. Very 
fine quality was shown in many of the 
single plate classes. 
Baldwins led in numbers followed closely 
by Northern Spy, Spitzenburg, K. I. Green¬ 
ing, Ben Davis, King, Wagoner, McIntosh, 
Faineuse, Ilubbardston, Home, Roxbury, 
and Sutton. Many fine plates of varieties 
not in the regular classes were shown. 
Twelve entries were brought out by a 
special class made by a member for the 
best pound of nut candy. Judging was 
done by instructors in the Department of 
I’omology at Cornell, Mr. Marlcell judging 
about two-thirds of the single plates and 
Mr. Knapp judging the boxed fruit, col¬ 
lections and the remainder of the single 
plates. The placing of awards was very 
satisfactory, judging from the fact that 
no complaints were heard. 
The usual exhibits of spraying machinery, 
spraying material, cultural tools, pruning 
tools, baskets, ladders and fertilizers with 
many new additions, filled the hall to 
overflowing and many applicants for space 
THE RURAh NEW-YORKER. 
had to be turned away. In fact one tractor 
was shown outside under a tent. Tractors 
were a very prominent feature and some 
of them were immense. They are being 
made more practical as each year brings 
out their faults, and the manufacturers 
try to overcome them. Tillage implements 
are being designed to fill more fully orchard 
requirements and it is now possible by 
using some of these special tools to work 
close around the trees and still keep the 
horses at some distance. The advance 
along this line has been very great during 
the past five years. The same may be 
said in regard to spraying machinery, as 
the practical working of these outfits dur¬ 
ing the last few years have shown up de¬ 
fects and suggested improvements. Motor 
trucks and automobiles were also among 
the exhibits and several fruit sorting ma¬ 
chines added to the variety of the dis¬ 
play. Nursery stock found quite an im¬ 
portant feature in the exhibit, and could 
every grower be sure of just as good trees 
as most of those on display the complaints 
against nurserymen would be few and far 
between unless at fruiting time the trees 
did not prove to fit the label. Every brand 
of fungicide and insecticide is the best 
and you could get all the reasons from all 
the firms in this line if you would spare the 
time to listen. The fact is that the State 
laws now protect the fruit grower and 
farmer so he is quite sure of getting what 
the label represents. It is up to him, 
however, to know the meaning of the 
terms used on the label. 
GEO. R. SCHAUBER. 
Stoecker Seeds are Seeds that 
i . Grow. Prompt attention and honest 
measure is our policy. All seeds tested by 
experts and backed by strongest guarantees 
Yourmoney back if anything is not as wesay 
Write today for our Price List 
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trees. Apples, Pears, Peach, Cherry, Plum and 
Quince, as well as all the Ornamental trees. Shrub- 
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Information Bool;, gives full instructions as to the 
care of trees from the time you receive them. 
Address The STEPHEN HOYT’S SONS CO., New Canaan, Conn. 
A pple, peach, cherry 
and other FRUIT TREES 
Small Fruit Plants, Shrubs, Ornamental Trees 
and Roses. Hardy, vigorous trees from the 
famous Lake Shore region of Northern Ohio. 
Send for Catalogue. Address 
T. B. WEST 
MAPLE BEND NURSERY. Lock Box 138, PERRY, OHIO 
KellysTREES 
BACKED BY 25 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE 
Now sold direct from Nurseries 
to Fruit Growers and Planters. 
Ourtreessell on merit and not on 
price. They are guaranteed high 
quality and free from disease. 
Our Catalog lists all the leading 
varieties of Apple, Peach, Pear, 
Plum, Cherry and Quince trees. Our prices are 
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write FOR catalog XOlv and order at once. 
KELLY BROS, NURSERIES 
31 **al!i Street - - - Dansville, N. V. 
You’ll Never Regret Planting Kelly Trees. 
l878Grown Right .Handled Right 1913 
Cherries 4c Plums 5c Apples 8c 
Write at onca for onr FREE bulletin, a gold 
mine of information about buying, 
planting and growing trees. 
, KING BROS. NURSERIES 
I 8 Oak St,, Dansville, N. Y. 
“It’s Cheapest to Buy the Best" 
* ■ I 
smm 
Onion Jp 3 ’ Seed 
85cperlb. ,; ^PIlJS5Sfer' and up 
Write for FREE SAMPLES of our new crop onion 
seed; lowest wholesale prices, and Free Leaflet on 
onion culture. Catalog Free. All kindsof gardenseeds 
at wholesale prices and freight ^repaid. 
Henry Field Seed Co.. Box 26^Shenflndnat^JViw^ f 
Save Half Yonr Tree Money! 
Buy trees direct from Green at less than half 
agents prices! No agents or solicitors. 
You get wholesale prices no matter 
how little y ou buy. 
This Book FREE 
Send for this interesting book, “How 
IMadethe Old Farm Pay, ” giving actual 
growing and planting experiences and 
valuable practical advice on caring for 
trees, vines, plants, etc. Ask for a copy. 
Green’s 1913 Calalog FREE 
Tells about the 500,000 fine fruit 
trees we have for sale—apple, 
peach, pear, plum, quince and 
cherry—sure growers, big bear¬ 
ers and true to name. Illustrates 
and describes best varieties. 
Write at once for both books. 
GREEN’S NURSERY COMPANY 
22 Wall St., Rochester, N. Y. 
ALFALFA 
All Northern grown, guaranteed to be 99 percent 
pure and free from dodder. Write for free sample 
on which we invite you to get Government tests. 
This seed should produce hay at $60 per acre! an¬ 
nually. Free instructions on growing. 
GRAIN AND- GRASS SEED 
Northern grown and of .strongest Vitality. We 
handle oxporfc grade only and can furnish gras* 
mixture suitable for any soils. Write for catalog. 
WING SEED CO., Box 223 Mechanicsburfl, Q. 
10 FRUIT TREES 
Worth $1.50 for 95 cents 
} £ ec * el Pe * r } Cherry 1 McIntosh Apple 
1 Bartlett Pear 1 Montmorency 1 Delicious Apple 
1 Niagara Peach 1 Abundance Plum 1 Orange Qulnoe 
1 Reine Claude Plum 
Ail trees first class, 2 yr., 4 to 5 ft. high, for 95 cents. 
Write for free illustrated catalogue and send list of 
your wants for special prices, freight paid. 
P.W. WellB’ Wholesale Nurseries, Box 1, Dansville, ft. Y. 
s 
TRAWBERRY PLANTS s narant « # « 3 ** too* 
Li 1 "" J r LHn 1 0 a* grow*, at $1.00 per 
1000 and up. Catalog FREE. 
ALLEN BROS., Paw Paw, Mich, 
FRUIT TREES r paEated 
l from se- 
lected 
Fraser flie Kaiser 
a practical orcliardiit. Write Tor 
calalog o. r true-lo-name food bear- ' 
• rs. Nothing but the beat stock 
or sale. Price right. SAMVEL 
ERASER. Ill Main St., Geneseo. N.l 
850,000 
GRAPEVINES 
so.X ari n ties ' Als .° Small Fruits, Trees, etc. Best Rooted 
Stock. Genuine, cheap. 2 samplo vines mailed for 10c. Ilcsc. 
price-list free. LEWIS ROESCH A- SON, Box K, Fredonia, N.Y. 
STRAWBERRIES 
TOWNSENDS 20th CENTURY Catalog FREE. 
Explains why Thoroughbred plants are best. 120 
Varieties. Prices low for QUALITY plants. 
E. W. TOWNSEND, East Vine St., Salisbury, Md. 
FRUIT Must Grow or be Replaced Free 
° llr trees are True to Name, Fresh 
1 REF.S ^ ,llg ant I f'' ee from disease. Write 
today for Freo Fruit Book and won¬ 
derful offer. DANSVILLE FRUIT TREE CO., Dansville, N. V. 
TREES 
,—150 ACRES. Genesee 
Valley grown. “ Not the 
cheapest, but the best,’. 
No San Jose Scale’ 
Established 1869. 
Geo. A. Sweet Nursery Co., 
CATALOGUE FREE. 20 Maple Street, Dansville. N. V. 
P 
EACH & APPLE 
TREES 2c & up 
Pear, Cherry; Strawberry, etc.—Catalog Free 
TENN. NURSERY CO., Box 141, Cleveland, Tenn. 
Pure Field Seeds 
Clover, Timothy, Alsike, Alfalfa and all kinds of 
Pure Field Seeds direct from producer to con¬ 
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A. C. HOYT Jfc CO., FOSTORIA, Ohio 
“BLACK’S QUALITY” 
FRUIT TREES 
NONE BETTER 
None Give Better Returns when They Fruit 
Buy Direct From the Nursery 
and save agent’s discounts and middleman’s 
profits. When you buy our trees you get a 
Dollar’s Worth of Trees 
for every one hundred cents you remit to us. 
PEACH and APPLE TREES 
a specialty. _ CATA LOGUE FREE 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO. 
HIGHTSTOWN. N. J. 
BARGAINS IN NURSERY STOCK 
We Pay the Freioht and Guarantee Satisfaction, Vari¬ 
eties True—No Disease—Your Money Back if not Pleased 
Lot No, 1—100 Elberta Peach, 2 to 3 ft., $5.00 
For other bargains, write at once for 
our new list of full assortment of high- 
grade Nursery Stock, direct to planters. 
J. BAGBY & SONS COMPANY 
Dept. D NEW HAVEN, MO. 
FRUIT TREE5 
at Half-Price 
We sell best quality fruit trees, shrubs and plants 
at one-half the nursery agent’s price—and pay the 
freight. All stock is northern grown, hardy and 
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WvVvTfsX RICH LAND NURSERIES . 
Box |86 . Rochester, N.Y. 
Wonderful Fall-Bearing 
Strawberries 
Fruit in fall of first year and in 
spring and fall of second year. 
Big money-maker! 
500 plants set in May yielded from 
Aug. 23 to Nov. 11 nearly 400 quarts 
which sold for 25c per qt. The past 
season (1912) we had fresh straw¬ 
berries every day from June 15 to 
Nov. 15! We are headquarters for 
Strawberries and Small Fruit 
Plants of all kinds 
Big stock of best hardy varieties at very low 
prices. Plum Farmer, Idaho and Royal Purple 
Raspberries, also Blackberries, Gooseberries, Cur¬ 
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LJ. FARMER, Box 320. Pulaski. N.Y. 
1847 
FRUIT TREES 
1913 
In the end TViiey’s Better Trees cost less. Our Free catalog shows why successful Fruit Growers 
plant our trees, and who many of them are. Our family of Rural New-Yorker patrons know we art 
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S U G G E ST I ON S~P n , choice of varietiea for various localities, after care, etc., ia 
booklet form issued separate from catalog, sent free on request. 
watch wluVJVeVslear get our catalog now H. S. Wiley & Son, 27 Beach St., Cayuga, N. Y. 
BUY your TREES direct from the Grower 
Pay enough to get the best, but no more. We have a surplus of thousands of Apple, Pear, Cherry, Plum, Peach and Quince 
Trees to be disposed of now at wholesale prices. 
10 Peach trees, 4 to 6 ft., for.$0.98 
6 Pear “ 5 to 6 ft., for . . , . . .98 
6 Cherry trees. 
5 to 6 ft., for . . 
. . $0.75 
10 Apple 
5 to 6 ft., for . . 
. . 1.98 
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Established 1379. L. W. HALL & CO., 526 Cutler Building, ROCHESTER, N.Y. 
850,000 CHERRYTREES 
Hardy, upland grown at wholesale prices. All stock propagated 
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We have an excellent lot of trees for Spring delivery, and can save 
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making your selection. 
MALONEY BROS. & WELLS CO. 
118 MAIN ST., .... DANSVTLIiE, N. V. 
DANSVILLE’S PIONEER WHOLESALE NURSERIES 
Best for Over 
IOO Years 
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