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CONTENTS 
Thk Rural Nkw-Yokker, Septcmbcr3, 1910. 
FA KM TOPICS. 
Ordinary Farming; Market Gardening, 
893, 834 
That Spherical Barn—a Correction.... 834 
The Suckers on Sweet Corn. 834 
Buying Alfalfa Direct from Growers.. 834 
Beaching of Plant Food. 834 
Work of a Diteliing Machine. 835 
Little Alfalfa Sermons. 835 
Cabbage Planting by Machinery. 835 
Massachusetts Crops and Weather.... 8315 
Demonstration in Virginia Farming.. 837 
Effect of Acid Phosphate. 839 
Fall Fertilizing for Grass. 838 
a Cement Granary. 
Hope Farm Notes.. 
Cultivation of Kale. 
Alfalfa in Kansas. 
Crop Conditions in Southwestern Iowa 
LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY. 
Pigs as Milking Machines. 
Fattening Ducks. 
Distemper of Cats. 840 
Registering a Dead Cow. 847 
The Value of Holstein Milk. 847 
Weakly Pigs. 847 
Sheep in New England. 848 
Dairy Inspection the Score Card.... 848 
The “Blended" Butter Workers. 848 
HORTICULTURE. 
The True Mulch Culture. 833 
An "Institute of Tree Surgery”. 835 
Lime-Sulphur vs. Bordeaux. 83(5 
Mildew on Rose and Cherry. 83(5 
Chemical Fertilizer for Strawberries.. . 83(5 
New York State Fruit Growers’ Asso¬ 
ciation . 837 
Curing Sunllowcr Seeds. 837 
American Apple Growers’ Congress... 838 
Odd Apple Shapes. 841 
Trouble With Raspberries. 841 
Split Pear Trees. Nil 
WOMAN AND THE HOME. 
From Day to Day. 844 
The Rural Patterns. 844 
Late Tomatoes. 844 
Candied Peaches. 844 
Curing Hams. 844 
Destroying Roaches. 845 
RemovlngWatermelon Stain. 845 
Canning Vegetables. 845 
A Batch of Cake. 845 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
The Direct Primary in Maine. 838 
Size of Cauliflower Barrels. 839 
Trouble With Road Officers. 839 
Citizenship of Alien. 839 
Editorials . 842 
"The Final Plan”. 843 
Events of the Week. 843 
Publisher’s Desk. 850 
Wholesale 
Retail 
Creamery, fancy, lb... 
.31 
a 
32 
.34® .37 
| .Good to Choice. 
.26 
60 
.30 
29 .32 
Lower Grades . 
.23 
to 
.25 
24® .28 
8tale Dairy, best. 
.26 
to 
.28 
.28® .31 
Common to Good- 
.28 
00 
.26 
.26® .26 
Factory. 
60 
.23 
.24® .26 
rucking Htock. 
.20 
to 
.21 
MILK. 
Now York Exchange price $1.71 per 
40-quart can. netting 8* cents to 
shippers In the 26-ccnt freight zone 
who have no additional station 
charges. 
,00® 
12 
CHICEBK 
Full Cream, best_ 
... .15 
@ 
.16 
.17® 
.19 
Common to Good.. 
... .12 
.13 
.14® 
.16 
Kin ms. 
® 
.08 
.10® 
.1.2 
EGG H 
White, good lo cholco. .25 
60 
.31 
.26® 
.34 
Mixed Colors, best . 
... .25 
to 
.29 
.26 
.30 
Common to Good.. 
... .18 
® 
.20 
.23® 
.24 
BEANS 
- 
Marrow, bu. 
.. 2.86 
to 
8.10 
qt 
.15 
Medium. 
<<l) 
2.55 
Pea. 
& 
2.60 
qt 
.16 
lied Kidney.. 
... 4.2:) 
to 
4.66 
White Kidney. 
fa) 
3.26 
Yellow Eye. 
'a) 
3.36 
HOPS 
Prime to Choice ... 
® 
.22 
Common to Good... 
... .18 
to 
.20 
German. New Crop.. 
.45 
to 
.50 
CIDER VINEGAR 
Prices charged In N.Y. 
hy wholesale dealers 
for single barrel lots: 
Extra Choice Old, gal. .22 to .24 
Standard Grade.14 to .1(5 
DRIED FRUITS 
Apples, evap. fancy... 
.10 
to 
11 
Evap., com. to good. 
Kun Dried . 
.06 
60 
.09 
.04 
60 
o.m 
Chops. 100 lbs . 
2.00 
to 
2.60 
Raspberries. 
.21 
C<I* 
.22 
Cherries. 
.12 
If 
14 
FRESH FRUITS 
Apples. Duchess, bbl.. 
2 60 
Qn 
3.60 
Williams. 
■« 
8.60 
Blush . 
3.60 
1 Alexander. 
<d) 
1 00 
Sweet Bough. 
2.00 
to 2.60 
Hour Bough . 
2.26 
8.00 
Common . 
1.00 
fa) 
2.25 
Huckleberries, qt . 
.08 
to 
.16 
Blackberries, qt . 
.07 
«d 
.12 
Raspberries, pint . 
.06 
fa) 
.08 
Peaches, Md., crate.. . 
.60 
(«) 
1.50 
Del. and Md., bkt _ 
.16 
& 
.60 
Jersey, bkt . 
Pine Island . 
.80 
fa) 
1.00 
.40 
Ur 
.80 
Pears, Kleffer, bbl . 
1 .25 
® 
2.00 
Clapp’s Favorite.... 
8.00 
to 
4.00 
Bartlett . 
2.00 
«d 
4.00 
Plums, 8 lb. bkt. 
.16 
fa) 
.20 
Muskmelons, crate- 
.60 
to' 
2 00 
Watermelons, 100. 
10.00 
'a40.00 
VEGETABLES 
Potatoes, 
Southern, bbl . 
Long Island, bbl .... 
1.00 
to 
1.60 
1.60 
to 
2.00 
Jersey, bbl. 
1.26 
to 
1.90 
Carrots, bbl. 
1.60 
to 
1.76 
Cabbage, new, bbl. etc. 
.75 
(to 
1.25 
Celery doz. 
.10 
(<•* 
.25 
Corn. Jersey, 100. 
1.00 
< Vl) 
2.26 
Cucumbers, bbl. 
1.26 
to 
1.60 
Egg Plants, bu. 
Lettuce,Rj-bbl bkt_ 
.35 
to 
.85 
.60 
60 1 25 
Peas, Mi bbl. bkt. 
.60 
60 
1.26 
Peppers, 
Jersey, bbl . 
.40 
to 
1.00 
.16 
.09® .12 
Onions, OrangoCo., hag 1.00 to 2.00 
Coun. White, bbl... :i.00 ® 860 
Long Island, bbl.... 1.76 to 2.00 
Jersey, bu.60 to 1.00 
String Keans, bu.60 to 1.00 
Squash, now, bbl.76 to 1.26 
Tomatoes. Jersey, box .25 to 100 
Turnips, Rutabaga, bbl .76 to 1.00 
LIVE POULTRY 
Broilers, lb.1(5 to .17 
Fowls.14)6® .15 
Roosters.10 ® .11 
Ducks.12 to .14 
Geese.II to .12 
Turkeys.10 to .14 
DRESSED POULTRY 
8."9 
Turkeys, Fey. 
.21 
to 
.22 
■Tito 
.26 
840 
Common to Good... 
. .15 
® 
.18 
.18® 
.21 
841 
Chickens, roasting... 
. .19 
(0 
.20 
.22® 
.24 
849 
Good to Choice. 
. .17 
to 
.18 
.18® 
.20 
849 
Common Run. 
. .14 
(<D 
.16 
.10® 
.18 
Fancy broilers, lb.. 
. .23 
to 
.24 
Fowls. 
® 
.16 
16® 
.21 
84(5 
Ducks, Hpring. 
to 
.19 
84(5 
Squabs, dor.. 
® 
3.75 
LIVE STOCK 
Native Steers, 100 lbs.. .5.26 to 7-S5 
Bulls.8.80 
Cows.2.00 
Calves, 
Prime Veal, 100 lb... 8.00 
Culls.4.00 
Sheep. 100 lbs. 3.00 
Lambs.5.(50 to 7.25 
Hog,. .9.00 to 9.75 
GRAIN 
to 4.26 
to 6.00 
to 1060 
to 6.00 
to 4.60 
Spring, bu. 
1 22 
No. 2. Red. 
1.08 
Corn, as to quality, bn. 
.70 
(to 
.72 
Oats, as to weight, bu. 
40 
fa) 
.44 
Rye. 
.75 
to 
78 
HAY AND STRAW 
Quotations for large bales. 
Small bales sell 60 cents to fl.OO 
per ton less. 
Hay, No. I, ton.22.00 to 23.50 
No. 2.21 00 to 22.00 
No. 3.18.00 to 20.50 
Clover Mixed.1(5.00 to 2000 
(Mover..16.00 to 18.00 
Wild Hay.12.00 to 14.00 
Straw, Rye.10.00 to 12.00 
Oat and Wheat. 8.00 to 0.00 
MARKETS 
Prices current at. Now York during week ending 
August 2(5, 1010, wholesale except where other¬ 
wise indicated. The retail prices given do not, as 
a rule, cover either the highest or lowest sales, hut 
show what the bulk of consumers of moderate 
means pay for small quantities of produce bought 
In Kullun, Washington, Jefferson Markets, etc., 
and up-town grocery stores. “Retail" Is rather 
an indefinite word, but In tills column It means 
less than barrel or other original package lots of 
fruits and vegetables, less than tubs of butter, 
cases of eggs. etc. The trade of commission mer¬ 
chants Is strictly wholesale. The retail priceH 
given are those secured by grocers and small deal¬ 
ers who receive no direct shipments. 
BUTTER 
KKKPING OFF CHICKEN THIEVES. 
When building a colony henliousc and 
having one side, or the greatest portion of 
one side screened with only wire, what 
prevents thieves from cutting the wire net¬ 
ting and entering the henhouse? What 
precautions should one use? At present 
chicken thieves are getting in their work 
here. 
Ohio. 
There is nothing to prevent 
cutting the wire and entering 
There are, however, two very effectual ways 
of keeping them away, or knowing when 
they are ut work. The first is to keep one 
or two good watch dogs, and they will 
usually scare the thieves away before they 
do any damage. The other way is to attach 
a burglar alarm with a bell in the room 
where you sleep. Any person who is handy 
with tools can attach the wire, and when 
properly set it works to perfection. 
c. s. G. 
T. W. M. 
them from 
the house. 
each .03® .06 
LATE HATCHED CHICKENS. 
Several conditions arc to be considered 
in deciding whether it Is ndvisable to hatch 
chicks during the Summer. In the first 
place, location has much to do with It A 
poultry keeper living up In the mountains, 
where frosty weather comes on early, would 
be apt to say that late hatching does not 
pay, because the chicks do not have time 
to develop sufficiently to withstand the cold 
of late Autumn and early Winter. They 
lay no eggs, or very few, before Spring, 
and often are more or less stunted in 
growth. If lie lived at a lower level, or 
farther south, his views upon the subject 
might be quite different. Breed is of im¬ 
portance also. Quick maturing birds like 
Leghorns may be hatched out later than 
the slower developing Cochins. Thirdly, a 
great deal depends upon the purposes for 
which the chicks are hatched. Both the 
fancier who hatches for the show room and 
the commercial poultry keeper who hatches 
for market may find late hatching advan¬ 
tageous, under certain circumstances. A 
pullet always looks its best just before it 
lays its first egg, and the fancier aims to 
secure this perfection of plumage and sym¬ 
metry at the time when the bird is ex¬ 
hibited at the poultry show. In order to 
bring the two dates in conjunction he often 
hatches quite late, so that the birds will 
mature Just at the right time for the shows 
at which he intends to enter them. On the 
other hand, the commercial poultryman 
may find it profitable to hatch during the 
Hummer if lie lias a good market for thy 
cockerels, as broilers and roasters during 
the following Fall and Winter. The pul¬ 
lets from tills late hatching will he un¬ 
profitable, because they will not lay during 
the first Winter, but sometimes, when 
special conditions bring a large demand 
and high prices for eggs during the Sum¬ 
mer, as at a Summer resort, for Instance, 
it may pay to carry the non-layers along 
for the sake of tile eggs they may lay dur¬ 
ing the Summer while older birds are 
broody or molting. As these late hatched 
birds Incline to molt too late, it will be 
best to dispose of them for the table rather 
than to attempt to keep them through their 
second Winter. Under ordinary conditions, 
however, In the western portions of our 
country, hatching chicks during the Sum¬ 
mer is not to he commended. 
Pennsylvania. wm. k. flsiier. 
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The Papec Pneumatic 
ENSILAGE CUTTER 
is the world’s greatest ensilage machine. 
The Papec Ensilage Cutter will cut and elevate, not only corn, but 
clover, hay, pea vines and dry fodder. 
The Papec will cut and elevate green silage with less power and less 
trouble than any other blower ensilage cutter. 
The Papec throws as well as blows. There is no lost motion ; no power 
is wasted. 
It will throw silage from 15 to 20 feet without the application of the air blast. 
The Papec is the most convenient and easiest to operate. It never clogs, 
never gets out of order, never disappoints. It makes the best ensilage. 
If you need an ensilage cutter you need a Papec. 
The Papec will surely increase your profits and decrease your labor. 
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Send today for catalogue. Of course it’s free. 
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There is Yet Time 
GREEN MOUNTAIN 
SILOS 
Three bearings all around 
each door like a safe or re¬ 
frigerator door. Hoops are 
stronger than others. Staves, 
doors and fronts soaked in 
preservative if you wish. 
Green Mountain Silos differ 
from other round silos. 
Free catalogue gives details. 
Post card will bring It. 
CRRAMERY PACKAGE MP(1. CO.. 
338 West Street, Rutland, Vt. 
ORDER NOW 
When Necessary, Can Ship in 48 Hours’ Time 
Loom to Leg-Pants $2. 1 
C. <>. 1). Subject to Examination. 
Send waist and leg Inseam of that pair that you 
paid *5.00 for. Will not Kip, Tear or Fade. Send i 
for sample of cloth or slate whether for light or 
dark coat. AGENTS WANTED 1 
STANDARD SUPPLY CO., Chatlinni, N. Y. » 
Boston Produce Co. 
Commission Merchants, 
Yuits and Produce. Consignments Solicited 
)3-95 South Market St., - Boston. 
ICDCrVC ( 1 Bull Calf, dropped June 17, '10' 
JLIVol!. I O J 4 Heifers, dropped June 4,'10. Aug. 
EGrGrS. 
1 « 'in, Mar 94, 00. Rapt. ft. '08. 
Solid eoior. Sir« too Host Poro St. Humbert in 
Penn. J. A1 jI>U 8 HKltlt, Lancaster, Penn. 
Ugliest prices guaranteed for White or Brown 
.eghorns or mixed eggs. Also high grade butter. 
Write us for information. A trial will convince you 
>f our ability to obtain extreme prices. Address 
JOHNSTONE & COUGHLAN. 
64 Duane Street t : New York 
TunonilflUBRCn single comb white leghorn 
1 nUnUUunDntU tearing hens also early pullets 
Bred to lay stock. J. L. Kl.l.lOTT, Flemlngton, N. J. 
WANTED: 600 PULLETS 
GIVE PRICK and PARTICULARS. 
A. F. TANDY, 
N. II. State Hospital, Concord, N. II. 
tAT A 'VT'T'L'LV-MAN (married) who has 
JAiN A taken course nt Agricul¬ 
tural College and hud some experience, for dairy 
’arm (400 ncros); good location, near village: new, 
urge dairy barn and Improvements. Must under- 
Rand pigs and poultry. Liberal arrangements on 
shares to right man. Good reference required. 
Address, with full particulars. EUGENE 11. 
'OUTER, Upper Lisle, Brooiue County, N. Y. 
LEASE send a trial shipment to the Oldest Com- 
* mission House in New York. ICst. 1838. Butter, 
Kggs, Poultry. Pork. Calves. Hay. Grain. Means, 
Apples etc. i. it. \\ ooimvaiiii, airi 4i, r.uwlci, si.. N. v. 
NORTHERN NEW YORK 
farm advertising matter gladly fiupilshed upon 
request. J. H. Mc LEAK, Gouverneur, N Y. 
Eggs, Poultry, Meats, Produce. ! 
Shipments solicited. JELLIFFE, WRIGHT 8 CO., Com¬ 
mission Merchants, 284 Washington St., New York. 
MEW JERSEY FARMS FOR SALE -Convenient to Phlla- 
li delpbla. Trenton and New York. The great 
garden, fruit and poultry section. Bend for list 
ol farms. A. W. DRK8SER, Burlington, N. J. 
opppipc prirnrc 
dlKKIlj i LALtiLu 
and all Fruits and Vegetables, Poultry, Fancy 
Kggs, Hothouse Products. Top prices secured 
for choice goods. Correspondence solicited. 
Archdeacon 6 Co., 100 Murray Street, N. Y. 
rnp Oil p— Seventy-Nine Acres, ten acres 
run OALC timber, ten-room painted house 
with blinds, two barns 40x3(1 and 30x40, hen house. 
Img house, silo, shop, granary, woodhouse and tool 
shed, good water supply, fruit. It. F. 1). and tele¬ 
phone. Price, $2,000. HALL'S FARM AGENCY, 
Ihvego, Tioga County, Now York. 
FOR SALE. 
Fruit farm In central Pennsylvania, containing 
about 300 acres, having on It 4,000 apple trees, 700 
pear trees, 000 plum, 000 peach and 100 cherry 
trees. Three spiings of water; good buildings. 
The plum, peach anil cherry trees are all bearing; 
1.IKM) of the apple and 300 of the pear are bear¬ 
ing this year; 2W miles from good market. For 
particulars write C. O. TEMPLETON. Tyrone, Pa. 
GKO. P. HAMMONII. KST. 1875. KUANK W. GODWIN 
GEO. P. HAMMOND & CO., 
Commission Merchants and Dealers in all kinds of 
COUNTRY PRODUCE, Apples, Peaches, Bor 
ries Butter, Eggs, Cheese. Poultry. Mushrooms 
and Hot-house Products a Specialty. Consignments 
solicited. 34 Hi 3(5 Little l“lli »t„ New York- 
