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'THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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The Rural 
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CONTENTS 
New-Yorker, April 1G, 1910. 
FARM TOPICS. 
Clover and Alfalfa. 400 
Farming with Green Manures. 400 
Permanent Grass Meadows. 4(>0 
Growing and Marketing Sweet Corn.. 
Cow Peas or Canada Peas. 
An Effective Plank Drag. 
The Results of Tile Drainage. 4(5!) 
Rotation for a New York Farm. 471 
Cabbage 6n New Sod. 471 
Hope Farm Notes. 474 
Clover and Successful Farming. 4s:? 
Phosphoric Acid in Rone or Rock. 483 
Alfalfa Near Syracuse. 485 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
The Milk Inspection Problem. 
Egg Eaters . 
Cheviot Sheep ... 
A Great Calf. 
A Phenomenal Calf Record. 
Worms of Horses. 
Warbles . 
Indigestion . 
Emaciated Cow . 
Mechanical Choker . 
Cost Of a Pound of Milk. 
Arrangement of Henhouse. 
Feeding the Little Chicks. 
HOTHOUSE PRODUCTS 
Mushrooms, lb.15 © .40 
Tomatoes, lb. 10 © .20 
Radishes, 100 bunches. 4.00 ® 5.00 
LIVE POULTRY 
Broilers, pair.90 @ 1.00 
Fowls.18 ® .19 
Roosters. 12 @ .15 
Ducks.it; © .17 
Geese.10 © .11 
Turkeys.14 © .18 
DRESSED POULTRY 
40. 
40!) 
480 
480 
480 
481 
481 
481 
481 
482 
482 
482 
484 
Turkeys. Fey.22 © 
Common to Good.20 © 
Chickens, roasting.22 © 
Good to Choice.18 @ 
Common Run.14 @ 
Fowls. 12 @ 
Ducks, Spring.23 © 
5 Geese.13 © 
Squabs, doz. 
.23 
.21 
.24 
.22 
JO 
.18 
.30 
.10 
.24® .27 
.22® .23 
.23© .27 
.19© .24 
.15© .18 
.15© .21 
1.50 
HORTICULTURE. 
Questions About Soluble Oils. 
Treatment for Apple Seeds. 
Chrysanthemum Culture . 
Growing Fine Strawberries. 
The Mulch System on Sandy Soil. 
The Ravages of the Chestnut Tree 
Plight. Part II. 
Seed Tariff; Rose Questions. 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 
More About Soap. 
The Rural Patterns. 
Spring Bird Notes. 
Chocolate Cream Cake. 
472 
472 
472 
473 
473 
© 5 00 
LIVE STOCK 
Native Steers, 100 lbs.. 5.75 @ 8.50 
Bulls.4.80 ® 8 ( 0 
Cows. 2.00 ® 5.35 
Calves, 
Prime Veal, 100 lb... 7.00 ® 9.50 
Culls.4.50 © 5.00 
Sheep, 100 lbs. 4.00 @ 7 . 1 0 
Lambs. 8.00 ® 9.00 
Hogs.lo.OO ®H.25 
COUNTRY DRESSED MEATS 
Calves, lb.08 fa .12U 
Lambs. 
Hothouse, head. 4 00 ® 8.00 
Pork, 100 lbs.13.00 ©14.50 
GRAIN 
Wheat, No. 1. North’n 
475 
Duluth, bu.. 
! 22 
-175 
No. 2, Red. 
1.26 
Corn, as to quality, bu. 
.65 
© 
.67 
Oats, as to weight, bu. 
.50 
© 
.64 
478 
Rye. 
.80 
© 
85 
478 
4 7!) 
479 
479 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Country Stores and Parcels Post.. .465, 460 
California Redwood . 407 
Making Root House Frost-proof. 468 
The Pheasant and the Farmer. 468 
Soft Maples for Sap. 468 
A Concrete House. 40!) 
Other People’s Money. 470 
A Whip Holder. 471 
The Cider Question. 471 
Editorials . 476 
Public Men and Parcels Post. 481 
Publisher’s Desk. 486 
MARKETS 
Pieces current at New York during week ending 
April 8. 191(1. wholesale except where other¬ 
wise indicated. The retail prices given do not, as 
a rule, cover either the highest or lowest sales, hi.t 
show what the bulk of consumors of moderate 
means pay for small quantities of produce bought 
in Fultoa, Washington, Jefferson Markets, etc., 
and up-town grocery stores. "Retail” Is rather 
an indellmte 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. el*. 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 
Creamery, fancy, lb... 
.31 
® 
.32 
.38/S) .35 
Good to Choice. 
.28 
© 
.29 
30® .32 
Cower Grades . 
.23 
© 
.25 
24® .27 
Stale Dairy, best. 
.31 
© 
.32 
.33 fa) .35 
(’oramon to Good.... 
.23 
© 
.25 
•25@ .28 
Factory. 
.22 
© 
.23 
.24© .25 
Packing Stock. .... 
.20 
.21 
MILK. 
New York Exchange price *1.81 per 
4()-quart can, netting 394 cents to 
shippers inthe2ft-ccnt freight zone 
who have no additional station 
charges. 
.09® 
.12 
CHEESE 
Full Cream, best. 
. .16 
© .18 
.20© 
.24 
Common to Good... 
. .12 
© .15 
.16® 
.18 
Skims. 
. .05 
@ .08 
JU® 
.12 
EGGS 
Fancy White, doz. 
. 24 
ffl .25 
.28® 
.30 
White, good to choice 
. .23 
© .24 
.27® 
.29 
Mixed Colors, best.— 
,. .24 
© .26 
.2664 
.28 
Common to Good... 
. .20 
© .23 
.23© 
.25 
BEANS 
Marrow, bu. 
. 2.90 
© 2.96 qt. 
.15 
Medium. 
© 2.30 
Pea. 
@ 2.30 qt. 
.15 
Red Kidney. 
. 2.a0 
© 3.25 
White Kidney. 
3.00 
® 3.25 
Yellow Eye. 
. 3.10 
© 3.16 
HOPS 
Prime to Choice. 
. .29 
© .39 
Common to Good. 
. .25 
© .28 
German, New Crop... 
. .62 
@ .68 
DRIED FRUITS 
Apples, evap. fancy.. 
. .in 
© 1016 
.14 
I'ivap., com. to good 
. .06 
© .08 
•09@ 
.12 
Hun Dried. 
. .04 
© M14 
Chops, UK) lbs. 
. 1.50 
fa) 1.65 
('berries. 
. .16 
® .18 lb. 
.22© 
.26 
Raspberries. 
. .22 
© .22)4 lb- 
.25® 
.26 
i luekleberries. 
. .12 
© .14 
HAY AND STRAW 
Quotations for large bales. 
Small bales sell 00 cents to .$1.00 
per ton less. 
Day, No. 1, ton.22.00 © 23.00 
No. 2.21.00 ® 22.00 
No. 3.20.00 ® 21.00 
Clover Mixed.20.00 © 21 00 
(’lover.18.00 © 20.00 
Wild Hay.12.00 © 14.00 
Straw, Rye.13.00 ® 14.00 
Oat and Wheat.10.00 © 11.00 
TEST YOUR 
CATTLE WITH 
TUBERCULIN 
It increases the value 
and efficiency of the 
herd. It brings greater 
demand and higher 
price for milk. 
It removes 
danger of tuber¬ 
culosis to your¬ 
self, family, and 
your customers. 
Any careful stock- 
man can test his 
own herd with our 
Consists of Hypodermic syringe, with extra 
needles. Certified Clinical Thermometer, Anti¬ 
septic Solution, Temperature Charts, and Ten 
Test Doses of Pure Concentrated Tuberculin, 
neatly boxed with full instructions for use. Sent 
prepaid upon receipt of the price. Our laboratory 
is operated .nder the inspection of the United Stales 
Government. NATIONAL VACCINE AND ANTITOXIN 
INSTITUTE, 1214 N STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, D. C. 
We Want a Man 
IN VO lit COUNTY 
To call on every person that lias a 
telephone and show them our 
“NO RISK” LIGHTNING ARRESTER 
It’s easy to sell, easy to Install and op¬ 
erate. No telephone Is safe without 
one. We allow our representatives 
5056 commission and they make( 
good money Write today for our 
splendid proposition. Do it now. 
W.E. ASHBY TELEPHONE CUT OUT CO. 441 PHILLIPS BLK.. DES MOINES, IOWA 
FOR THE LADIES 
Best made. Money back if not suited. Agents 
wanted. STANDARD SUPPLY CO., Chatham, New York. 
T WO Half-blood Toggenburg Kids. Buck 
and Doe. Well marked Sire pure bred, excellent 
milking dam. E. N. BARRETT, Bedford Hills, N.Y. 
COMPLETE OUTFIT 
$5.00 
FRESH FRUITS 
FREE 
DIRECTORY 
OF re 
COMMISSION 
LIABLE 
MERCHANTS 
28 produce markets fur 
nished on application to Dept 
National League of Commis 
Merchants, Buffalo, N. Y 
E.. 
siuu 
Apples. Newtown, bbl. 
Ben Davis. 
Spitz. 
8py. 
King. 
Bala win. 
Greening. 
Russet. 
Western, box. 
Cranberries, 
Cape Cod, bbl. 
New Jersey. 
Strawberries. Fla., qt.. 
3.50 
3.IX) 
2.00 
2.00 
2.50 
2.00 
2.25 
2.00 
2.00 
© 5.00 
® 3.50 
@ 4 .Op 
ijj 8,75 
© 4.25 
© 4.00 
© 3.75 
© 3.00 
(a 3.00 
4.00 @ 5.00 
3.00 @ 3.50 
.20 @ .25 
VEGETABLES 
Potatoes, 
Florida, bbl. 4.00 @ 0.00 
Bermuda, bbl. 4.00 © 7.00 
Maine, 165 lbs. 1.15 ® 1.25 
State and West’n, bbl 1.00 © 1.12 
Asparagus, doz.1.00 © 3.00 
Carrots, bbl.75 © 1.00 
Cabbage, ton.15.00 ©20.00 
S’th’n. new, bbl. cte. 1.50 ©3.00 
Celery, doz.10 @ .50 
Lettuce, !4-bbl. bkt.16 © 1 25 
Peas, ^ bbl. bkt. 2.00 © 0.00 
Peppers, 
Fla. Carrier. 1.50 ©3.00 
Onions, state, bag. 1.00 © 1.75 
Orange Co., bag.75 © 1.75 
Romninc, K-bbl. bkt.. .75 © 1.25 
String Beans, bu.1.00 © 3.00 
Spinach, bbl.50 © .75 
Squash, Hubbard, bbl. 1.00 © 1.50 
Tomatoes. 
F.a., 20-qt. carrier... 1.25 ©2.75 
Turnips, Rutabaga, bbl .50 © 1.00 
Southern, new. bbl.. 1.0(1 © 1.50 
each .03© .05 
, We have new lint of select Vu. larms now 
ready. Ail special iiargalns. ltich lauds $10 
per acre and up. Close to big markets. Mild, 
healthy climate. Catalog tells all about this 
country;sent free. Write at once. Come to 
Va. and let us show you. Ilept. 11, 
Middle Atlantic limn. Co., Com* 
; niouwealth Bldg., Biehmund, Va 
Motorcycle ^ 
The pedestrian who vr ' 
watches the holes iu the atmos¬ 
phere made by an It. 8 . says, 
“ That was a motorcycle.” 
The man who drives an It. S. 
says, “This is a motorcycle." 
Let our nearest agent demon¬ 
strate to you the 1910 It. S. im¬ 
provements—increase of power, 
new It. S. rotary mechanical 
oiler, It. S. mechanical intake 
valve. Consistent price. Built 
and tested in the mountains. 
Write for catalogue. Agents 
wanted. 
READING STANDARD CO., 
Makers Renowned Reading Standard Bicycles 
424 Water St., Roadlng. Pa. 
Send us your order 
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Weight, about 125 
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Price, shipped 
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Sears, Roebuck and Co. 
Chicago, III. 
S. M.— Rural New Yorker. 
Name 
Postoffice 
R. F. D. No. 
Ctate- 
P. 0. Box No. 
Street and No. 
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, Illinois 
SWISS COW BELLS 
Let us tell you about our musical bells 
of special design, made in 8 sizes of 
best Swiss bell metal. Sold singly or 
in sets tuned to harmony. Fine strap 
with each. Reduced price this year. 
At dealers or direct to introduce. Also 
sheep and turkey bells. Write lor 
circular and prices. 
Bevin Bros. Mfg. Co. 
Eamt Hampton, Conn. 
1 5 s?% HOLSTEIN BULL CALF jwo. 
Dam an A. R, O. cow—Siro has three 30-lb, sisters. 
A bargain. Address IRA S. JARVIS, Riverside 
Fruit & Stock Farm, Hartwick Seminary, N.Y. 
F OR SALE—Grade Clydesdale Stallion. Four 
years old. Eighteen hands. Weight over I7( 9. 
Broken single and an excellent specimen. Write for 
particulars. F. P. Gildersleeve, Union Springs, N.Y 
HONE’S “Bred to Lay” Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds. 
Have fancy as well as practical qualities. Found,-i- 
tion stock direct from Lester Tompkins* best mat- 
ings. Eggs for hatching from selected layers of 
exhibition quality; $3 per 13 eggs, $5 per 26, $8 pet- 
52. and $12 per 1U4 Satisfaction guaranteed. 
0. R. HONE, Crescent Hill Farm, Box 24, Sharon Springs, N.Y. 
ORPINGTONS AND HAMBURGS 
White, Black and Rose Comb Buff Orpington, 
rine quality. Also Silver Spangled Hamhurgs. 
$1.50 and $2.00 per sitting. 
J. I). GRAHAM, Lyonsville, Mass. 
S. C. W. LEGHORNS 
BRED FOR HEAVY EGG PRODUCTION 
EGGS—$1.00 per 15, $5.00 per lOO 
HICKORY ISLAND FARM, Clayton, N. Y. 
HATCHING EGGS* 
S 
.00 for 15. I’u re 
-— .-ed Barred Rocks,While 
Vyandottos, Silver Laced Wyamlottes, Black 
Orpingtons. Square Deal ami Prompt Shipments. 
Cockerels for sale. Bull’s Eye Hennery, Ironbridge, Pa. 
W D ROCKS— Eggs from tested heavy layers; 
i I i $2 for 15, from best pens; Incubator Eggs, 
$6 per 100, A. S- BRIAN, Mt. Kisco, N. Y. 
C. BROWN LEGHORN EGGS. 30for$1.00: 
i $3.00 per 100. Good stock. Address. 
H. A. THATCHER, Perulack, Pa. 
B UFF AND BARRED ROCKS— Large, heavy layers, 
..iPIS < ‘ 0 '° r: 15 eggs, $1: guaranteed eight ehieks. 
ART TAYLOR, Box 27. Washington, N. j. 
B ronze turkey and pearl guinea eggs. 
POPLAR LAWN FARMS. Lockport, N. Y. 
S C. B. LEGHORNS and BARRED ROCKS-Eggs from our 
i famous winter laying strains. 15 years bred 
for utility. 15 eggs, 75c.; 100, $4.00. Address 
MRS. W. C. GIPE, Van Wert. Ohio. 
Eggs, Poultry, Meats, Produce. 
Shipments solicited. JELUFFE, WRIGHT 5 CO., (W 
mission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
P OULT It YM AN WANTED to take charge ol 
poultry plant on largo farm In New Jersey 
thirty miles from New York, xd’ professional mar 
too busy to attend to details of business. Generous 
share of sales in lieu of salary. Experience ant) 
references required. Address S. , 427 Prudential 
Bldg., Newaik, N. J. 
Do You Need Farm Help? 
The Jewish Agricultural and Industrial Aid So¬ 
ciety has on its lists 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 ns, 
stating what you will pay. whether the work is 
permanent, and whether you prefer a single or 
married man. We are a philanthropic oiganiza- 
tion, whoso object it is to assist and encourage 
Jews to become farmers. Wo charge no commis¬ 
sion to employer or employee. Address J. A. & I. 
A. S., 174 Second Avenue, New York City. 
Conn FRO FIT AN ACRE.—Strawberry grow- 
(JuUU ing gives big protits. Twenty-two and a 
half acres, one half mile from town. $550. Get 
our list. KYON & STEWART, Georgetown, Del. 
HPO those desiring advice in the purchase of 
farms, their layout and managemert., Charles 
L. Gold, of West Cornwall. Conn., offers his ser¬ 
vices and will give personal inspection of property. 
F or sale or exchange for a small 
FARM. Only drug storo in a town of 800. 
Particulars on application. Address "DRUGS” 
l*. O. BOX 73!), NEW YORK, N. Y. 
56,000 Income Last Year. 
452 acres. 352 acres Hat land. 28 room modern house. 
4 barns, 26x100, 40x100, 38x50.24 x30; she! 16x100. 
Men house 16x 100. cost $2,000 to build. 5 ton scales. 
Cement smoko house. Berries, currants, apples. 
Tliis fine farm $15,000. $7,000 cash. Balance to suit. 
Hall’s Farm Agency, Owego, Tioga Co , X. Y. 
Boston Produce Co. 
Commission Merchants, 
Fruits and Produce. Consignments Solicited 
93-95 South Market St., 
Boston. 
HOTHOUSE LAMBS, 
Calves, Poultry, Fancy Eggs, llotliouse Pro¬ 
ducts, Fruits, Vegetables. Top prices secured 
for choice goods. Correspondence solicited. 
Archdeacon 6 Co., 100 Murray Street, N. Y. 
pi.EASE send a trial shipmeutto the Oldest Com- 
r mission House in New York. Est. 1838. Butter 
Eggs. Poultry. Pork, Calves. Hay, Grain. Beans.' 
Apples, etc. K. B. WOOMWABP, 302 Greenwich St., \. Y. 
