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THIS KUKAL NEW-YOKKER 
December 3, 
FARMERS’ CLUB 
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Lime on Corn Stubble. 
II. G. P., Greenway, N. Y .—I followed 
your advice of one year ago in regard to 
sowing rye to plow down in Spring for 
corn ; secured nearly three times the silage 
I did the year before on the same land. I 
intend to sow oats and seed (clover and 
Timothy) or peas for canning and follow 
with wheat and seed. Would you use lime 
in either case? 
Ans. —We should test the soil this 
Fall with litmus paper as we have often 
described. If the blue litmus paper 
turns red when put in this soil the lime 
is needed. We think lime will give a 
good account of itself on 75 per cent of 
the soils in New York, particularly where 
green crops have been plowed under, and 
on general principles we would advise 
lime. 
Fertilizers For Grass. 
G. TT. B., De Ruyter, N. Y .—I have a 
meadow that really needs plowing, but it 
will not be so I can plow it this year. Is 
there any practical way commercial fer¬ 
tilizer can be applied to increase the pro¬ 
duction of hay for a year or so till the 
meadow can be plowed ? 
Ans. —If the grass on this field is 
worth cutting at all you can increase 
the yield by using chemicals. If the 
grass has mostly died out and not much 
beside weeds left it is doubtful if the 
fertilizer will pay. You cannot hope for 
a large crop of hay unless you have a 
good seeding of good grass. If the sod 
on this old meadow contains a fair 
amount of grass use next Spring a fer¬ 
tilizer containing equal parts nitrate of 
soda, fine bone, acid phosphate and 
muriate of potash. Broadcast at least 
500 pounds per acre early. If there is 
any grass there that mixture will make it 
grow. 
Apples Injured by Borers. 
I have an apple orchard of 100 trees, 
with 50 plum trees as fillers. The borers 
have raised mischief with my apples, but 
not the plums. This is the second year 
since planted. One-third of the apple trees 
are damaged by the borers. 1 have dug 
them out with knife and wire and closed 
up the wounds with grafting wax. Four or 
five of the trees are injured quite badly, so 
that only one-half of the bark remains in¬ 
tact. Would you advise replacing them? 
Will the bark' or new growth in Spring 
heal the injury? Would you advise cut¬ 
ting tops back so as to convey strength to 
the stem? J. s. 
Port Jervis, N. Y. 
Of course we do not know just how badly 
these trees are hurt, but we should try 
them another year. Mound the earth about 
them higher than the borer injury. Cut 
back the tops and give them good cultiva¬ 
tion and good feeding with manure or fer¬ 
tilizer. 
AN OHIO SELLING TRUST. 
Enclosed find a half of front page of 
“The Akron Press” for last night. What 
do you think of such “gulf”? It is some¬ 
thing I have been looking for from the 
tone of their editorials on “farming,” for 
some time previous to last night's explo¬ 
sion. I really believe that their editorials 
were intended to lead up to this. Isn't it 
enough to make a farmer get hot under the 
collar? Keep hammering away on that 35- 
cent dollar, although we who supply the 
Akron market get more than that out of it. 
Perhaps that is what ails the Retail 
Grocers’ Association. One thing is certain, 
there is no “selling trust” or “ring” or 
even a ‘“gentlemen’s agreement” among the 
farmers or gardeners of Summit County, 
and another thing is also certain, that the 
retail grocers do have one. Farmers could 
afford to let such foolish statements pass 
by if it were not for the fact that they are 
the cause of a perverted public sentiment 
in a deluded and defrauded consuming pub¬ 
lic. F. A. B. 
Summit Co., Ohio. 
R. N.-Y.—The article referred to states 
that the secretary of the Retail Grocers’ 
Association of Akron claims the truck 
farmers -have “a selling trust.” 
“It is imposssible to buy farm products 
from the truck farmers who supply most 
of the Akron markets except at one price. 
They co-operate in holding up the prices of 
vegetables and other necessities. If the 
retail dealers do not buy at their prices 
they ship their goods to the large cities 
where similar selling methods prevail. Food 
prices will never be lower as long as this 
system exists. The grocerymen and retail 
dealers are not to blame. They pay what 
the ‘ring’ demands in order to give their 
customers what they want. But they have 
to protect themselves by charging prices 
that are high enough to give them reason¬ 
able profits.” 
A “selling trust” ! The farmers are cer¬ 
tainly sold when they put their trust in 
any such statements. All over the country 
the game is ever the same. The middlemen 
put the price up to the consumer, and then 
lay the blame upon the farmer. Whenever 
the farmer gets anything better than that 
35-cent dollar what a howl goes up ! 
OBITUARY.—Prosper Julius A. Berck- 
mans, well known as the senior member 
of the firm of P. J. Berckmans Co., Fruit- 
land Nurseries, Augusta, Ga. ; and famous 
as a horticulturist, poinologist and ento¬ 
mologist. died of heart trouble at his home 
on Washington road, a few miles from 
Augusta, November 8, at the age of 80 
years. He was born at Aerschot, near 
Brussels, Belgium, October 13, 1830. The 
family to which he belonged was prosper¬ 
ous and highly respected and he had the 
best of educational advantages. His 
father, Dr. Louis E. Berckmans, was noted 
as an amateur horticulturist and porno- 
logist and had one of the largest collec¬ 
tions of pears, apples, etc., in Belgium. In 
1851 the family came to America, bring¬ 
ing with them the choicest part of this 
collection of fruit trees, and Dr. Berck- 
mans purchased a large estate at Plain- 
field, N. J. Later, in 1857, they moved 
southward, bought a piece of land 
on the outskirts of Augusta, Ga., and 
founded the Fruitland Nurseries. Begin¬ 
ning on a tract of not more than twenty 
acres, the business has developed until it 
is now one of the largest of the kind in 
the South. Mr. Berckmans’ general in¬ 
terest in horticulture, as a writer and 
organizer began early in life. At the age 
of 18 he assisted his father in the prepa¬ 
ration of the “Album de Pomologie,” the 
best authority of the kind at the time. 
For several years he edited the Farmer 
and Gardener, which was published in 
Augusta. In 1876 he was the leading 
spirit in organizing the Georgia State 
Horticultural Society, of which he was 
president continuously till his death. lie 
was president of the State Entomological 
Society ever since its organization, and 
was long a prominent figure in the State 
Agricultural Society. For many years he 
was a member of the Richmond County 
Agricultural Society and in his later years 
was president of it. lie was president of 
the American Bornological Society and 
vice-president of the International Borno¬ 
logical Society, with headquarters in Paris. 
France. He has written many interesting 
and valuable articles on subjects pertaining 
to the culture of plants. 
“For the Land’s Sake, use Bowker’s 
Fertilizers; they enrich the earth and 
those who till it. ’— Adv. 
BRAND” 
Spraying 
ateriais 
DESTROY 
SAN JOSE SCALE NOW 
While Trees Are Dormant 
Many trees not sprayed during the Fall for Scale 
die during the winter. One tree saved means more 
than cost of spraying orchard. Authorities recom¬ 
mend Fall spraying more than ever. 
“LION BRAND” 
LIME SULPHUR SOLUTION 
is acknowledged the most effective and safest spray. 
Heady for immediate use. Sold at a price lower 
than can Ik- made at home, or than any other brand 
of standard insecticide. 
“ETON BRAND” is most accurately made, of the 
purest ingredients, and most economical to nse. 
and is endorsed by Experimental Stations and 
prominent fruit growers everywhere. 
Largest factories in the world and twenty-two 
years of experience back of them. We manufacture 
absolutely nothing but spraying materials and 
insecticides. 
Write for FREE BOOK on 
When, Why and How to Spray 
THE JAMES A. BLANCHARD CO. 
543 Hudson Terminal Building, NEW YORK CITY 
Factories, New York and St. Joseph, Michigan 
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wood 
and save 
time, coal and • 
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your neighbors 
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MAKE 
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IRfl Farmc ^OR SALE CHEAP, in fertile 
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A | CA I CA WANTED- A few carloads best quality. 
HLIHLlrt Give description and price. F. o. b. 
New York. SCHIMMEL’S DAIRY, Maspeth, L. I. 
True 
Conservation 
Conservation has become a watchword and is on every tongue. When its 
novelty has passed and we come to consider its true meaning, we shall find that 
conservation of the resources of the soil of our farm lands is the most important 
element in the whole subject. 
The American farmers have been a race of unconscious soil skinners. 
Now, we want not only to conserve productivity, but to restore some of that re¬ 
moved. We must get down to facts. 
One fact often lost sight of is that we can double the value of clover and farm 
manure by supplementing them with 
Potash and Phosphates 
thus making a complete and balanced fertilizer. This is true soil building as well 
as plant feeding. It WiU Pay> f or Potag H Pay. 
We will sell you Potash through your dealer or direct, in lots from one bag 
(200 lbs.) up. Write for prices. 
GERMAN KALI WORKS, Con T,"!la-'llT".' Md ' 
Save $5 a horse this Winter 
Every horse shod with Ring-Point Calks—the improved “Tool Steel Centers” 
—will cost its owner just half as much as if shod with any other make. 
This is a fact because Ring-Points will wear twice as long. Their 
superior durability is due to the wedge-shape center of genuine tool steel, 
welded into the outer shell to prevent falling out—a thing that often happens 
to the old-fashioned wire-pin center calk. 
Ring-Points are self-sharpening. This does away with the large bills and 
long delay of the old method of sharpening shoes. 
It is plain to see you can save both time and money by using 
Rowe RING=POINT Cams 
Here is one man’s opinion of them— there are many more like him. 
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The Howe Calk Selling Co.. Hartford, Conn. . Glen ,N. Y . Api 
Pear Sirs:—1 have given your calks a thorough trial. 1 used them on the horse 
130 days. 2,470 miles, on all kinds of roads, driving the stage from Charleston to 
Glen, Fultonville and Fonda and back, 19 miles. They are the best calks 1 ever used, 
give longer service and wear sharper. Yours truly, CADY DAVIS. R. D. No. 1. 
Go to your horseshoer to-day and get a box of Ring-Points. If he does not handle 
them send us his name and address with the size and quantity you want,and we will 
have you supplied at the regular price. If you are not satisfied with the first box, 
return it with the label and this ad and get vour money back. 
Send at once for our great booklet “300 Short Stories for Horseowners.” It will 
put you “calk wise.” Split samples of Ring-Point and wire center calks for first Look 
ten requests from each town. p or T|,j s 
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A WONDERFUL FARM TOOL 
CLARK’S DOUBLE ACTION CU LTI 
VATOR AND HAR¬ 
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in one. Throws the dirt 
out, then in, leaving the 
land level and true. A 
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a crop maker. Perfect centre draft. Jointed pole. 
Beware of imitations and infringements. Send today 
for FREE Booklet, “ Intensive Cultivation." 
CUTAWAY HARROW CO. 
839 Main St., Higganum Conn. 
WAWTFn agents to sell farmers’ account book. 
Yi nil ILL) Kasy to sell. Big inducements. Act 
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SPLENDID CROPS 
In Saskatchewan (Western Canada) 
800 Bushels From 20 Acres 
of wheat was the thresher's re¬ 
turn from nLloydminster farm 
in the season of 1910. Many 
fields in that as well as other 
districts yielded from 26 to 35 
bushels or wheat to the acre. 
Other grains in proportion. 
Large Profits 
nro thus derived from the 
FREE HOMESTEAD 
LANDS of Western Canada. 
This excellent showing causes prices 
to advance. Land values 6hould double 
in two years' time. 
Grain growing, mixed farming, 
cattle raising and dairying are all 
prof itahle. Eree Homesteads of 160 
acres are to be had in the very best 
districts; 160-acre pre-emptions at 
$3.00 per acre within certain areas. 
Schools and churches in every set¬ 
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the richest; wood, water and build¬ 
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For low settlers' railway rates and illustra¬ 
ted pamphlet, ' 'Last Best West, ’' and other in¬ 
formation. write to Sup't of Immig., Ottawa, 
Can., or Can. Gov’t Agt. (52) 
Supt. of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or 
Canadian Government Agent. 30 Syracuse 
Savings Bank Bldg., Syracuse, N. Y. 
HARRISON’S NURSERIES 
have been built up by quality trees from a small 
beginning to the largest nursery in America—more 
than 2000 acres devoted to. growing trees, plants, 
vines and ornamental stock. Buy of a responsible 
grower and get what you pay for. Address 
HARRISON’S NURSERIES, 
Box 421, Berlin, Md. 
SPEC10SA TREES. Mine 
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CTRAWBERRY PLANTS —All the leading and money malting 
0 varieties ready to ship now. D. RODWAY, Hardy. I)el« 
Peach and Apple Trees 
For fall or spring planting. Prices right; stock 
right. MYER & SON, Bridgeville, Del. 
ICE PLOWS. 
Double row, equals 20 men 
with saws. Pays for itself 
firstseason. 6 sizes, also Ice 
Tools. Ask for Catalog B. 
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DON’T BUY A FARIA 
UNTIL YOU HAVE SEEN CENTRAL NEW YORK 
YyRITE our home office and secure an 
’’ appointment with the farm salesman, 
who will show you more farms in one day, 
from $25 an acre upward, than any sales¬ 
man in this section of the state. 
Most of these farms are situated in the 
heart of the lake country, have good trol¬ 
ley and steam railroad service, telephone 
and rural delivery accommodations. 
If you are in search of profitable as well 
as comfortable surroundings, you cannot 
find a more desirable location than central 
New York. 
The Tuxill Realty & Improvement Co., 
307-8-9 Auburn Savings Bank Bldg., Auburn N. Y. 
You can buy fertile farms with timber, fruit and water for $10.00 per 
and up. Annual Rainfall 45 inches. Splendid country f 
fruit growing, dairying, stock raising and general farming. 
I Fine climate, abundant water, convenient Eastern markets, excellent^ schools, good 
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rates and other information. They toll WHY Virginia land is so low in price. 
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$10 
AND UP 
PER ACRE 
NOW 
BUT PRICE 
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