1910. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
1143 
Ruralisms 
NOTES ON CAMPBELL’S EARLY GRAPE. 
At one time and another the writer 
has seen and heard considerable com¬ 
ment adverse to the Campbell's Early 
grape, and these unfavorable comments 
have without doubt been timely and in 
place. Still this variety has its place, 
and a valuable place, under favoring 
conditions, and when given proper care. 
Mention is made here of facts conccrn- 
tiful bloom. The skin is very tough, 
quite thick. Fruit will hang on the vine 
from the time it is ripe till frost comes, 
and will not drop. The quality is good, 
appearance very attractive. Of the other 
varieties in this vineyard, the only one 
excelling the Campbell's Early as a pro¬ 
ducer is the Niagara. Neither Concord 
nor Worden is as productive, and it 
seems to me that under conditions favor¬ 
able to the best production of the Ni¬ 
agara, the Campbell’s Early is certainly 
worthy of careful trial. Twelve bunches 
of Campbell’s Early shown in St. Joseph 
this Fall weighed 15 pounds. Seven 
bundles shown by the writer at the local 
CAMPBELL’S EARLY GRAPE. Fig. 493. 
ing the variety, with comparisons with 
three other well-known varieties. In 
the Spring of 1907 25 vines of Camp¬ 
bell’s Early were set in a vineyard that 
had been planted, a- portion two years 
previous and the rest three years pre¬ 
vious ; these few vines completing a row 
of Niagara. The second year very few 
grapes were allowed to mature in order 
that we might be reasonably certain that 
the vines were true to name. Last year, 
1909, there was produced about a half of 
a normal crop, and these specimens gave 
promise of future good things. This past 
Spring, in common with all other fruit 
men, our crops were subjected to the 
April blizzard. The grapes had grown 
from four to 10 inches and of course 
all growth from these first buds was 
killed, so the crop was developed from 
secondary buds. Our vineyard is set 
with Concord, Worden, Niagara and 
Campbell’s Early, at distances of 8x10 
feet. These three varieties have been set 
two and three years longer than the 
Campbell’s Early. Concords are on one 
side of the Campbell’s Early; Worden 
on the other. The Campbells have pro¬ 
duced better the past two seasons than 
either Concord or Worden under the 
same conditions. The crop this year, 
aside from several baskets used for both 
show purposes and for home consump¬ 
tion, sold locally for $5.50, or at the rate 
of $119.90 per acre, which is a good re¬ 
turn when the setback of the Spring 
freezing is considered. 
In the photograph, Fig. 493* attention 
is called to the two types of clusters 
characteristic of this variety. Both are 
shown distinctly in the contrasted clus¬ 
ters. We are led to the opinion that 
when the soil is not adapted to the pro¬ 
per development of this variety much the 
larger portion of the fruit will be char¬ 
acterized by the cluster at the left. The 
same will be true if the vine is not 
carefully and severely trimmed back, for 
the Campbell’s Early seems prone to 
overbear, which can be overcome only by 
wise use of the pruning shears. The 
apparent requirements of the Campbell’s 
Early are a good strong soil and severe 
pruning. Our own vines are on a strong 
loam underlaid by blue clay, the whole 
being well drained to a depth of four 
or five feet. We have noticed that on 
lighter soils where Concords often do 
very well the Campbell’s Early is next 
to an absolute failure. The berry of this 
grape when well-grown is exceptionally 
large, dark-colored, covered with a beau- 
fair in Benton Harbor after being on ex¬ 
hibition three days weighed 6)4 pounds. 
Michigan. c. e. hilton. 
Layering Grapevines. 
If E. R. F. (see page 1031) can leave 
one (or more) of his old grapevines one 
year longer where it now stands and will 
"layer” last Summer’s growth next 
Spring he can get plenty of new vines 
which will be far more easily trans¬ 
planted than the old ones, and in every 
way more satisfactory. When I came to 
this place in May, 1907, I found two old 
vines all in a tangle on a small arbor 
which was just ready to tumble down. I 
spread out the branches after pulling 
down the arbor, buried a foot or more of 
each thrifty branch, and put a stake or 
bean pole at each. In the Fall I had 18 
strong new vines, and a fair crop of 
grapes besides. w. c. p. 
Litchfield Co., Conn. 
THEY GROW 
Ciood Humor and Cheerfulness from 
Hlght Food and Drink. 
Anything that interferes with good 
health is apt to keep cheerfulness and 
good humor in the background. A Wash¬ 
ington lady found that letting coffee 
alone made things bright for her. She 
writes: 
. ‘‘Four years ago I was practically 
given up by my doctor and was not ex¬ 
pected to live long. My nervous system 
was in a bad condition. 
But I was young and did not want 
to die so I began to look about for the 
cause of my chronic trouble. I used to 
have nervous spells which would exhaust 
me, and after each spell it would take 
me days before I could sit up in a chair. 
"I became convinced my trouble was 
caused by coffee. I decided to stop it 
and bought some Postum. 
“The first cup, which I made according 
to directions, had a soothing effect on my 
nerves and I liked the taste. For a time 
I nearly lived on Postum and ate little 
food besides. I am today a healthy 
woman. 
"My family and relatives wonder if I 
am the same person I was four yeans ago, 
when 1 could do no work on account of 
nervousness. Now I am doing my own 
housework, take care of two babies—one 
twenty the other two months old. I am 
so busy that I hardly get time to write a 
letter, yet I do it all with the cheerful¬ 
ness and good humor that comes from 
enjoying good health. 
“I tell my friends it is to Postum I owe 
my life today.” 
Read “The Road to Wellville,” in 
pkgs. “There’s a Reason.” 
Ever read the above letter ? A new 
one appears from time to time. They 
are genuine, true, and full of human 
interest. 
Cellar Steps and Floor 
of Concrete 
will always be a source of^ satisfaction. 
It will be easier to keep both clean and 
the cellar itself will be much drier than 
when the earth is left exposed. 
EDISON 
PORTLAND 
CEMENT 
will do the work better than any other brand 
and at less expense. This is because “ Edison ” 
Cement is ground so much finer than any other 
cement that 10 less of it is needed to give maxi¬ 
mum strength and durability. 
Write for our booklet, “How to Mix and 
Use Concrete on the Farm.” It’s FREE. 
Edison Portland Cement Co., 
,801 St. James Building, New York. 
“ONE FOR ALL/’ No, 1 
Wool Grease, Arsenate of Lead. Lime and 
Sulphur. Both a Contact and Poison 
Spray. An Insecticide and Fungicide. 
Positively the Only Thing Needed for allPesls or Fungus 
A tonic for vegetation. Sick trees made well; 
old trees rejuvenated to youthful vigor; better 
foliage; larger and more abundant fruit. Neither 
suckingor chewing insects nor fungus will attack 
wood that has “One For All” upon it. After one 
fall spraying no dormant spraying will be needed. 
Spraying confined to the growing season. Scale 
exterminated. Positive evidence from practical 
growers furnished upon application. 
Prices, F. O. B. New York 
Barrels, 425 lbs.05c. per lb 
y Bbis., 200 lbs. osy " 
100 lbs.06 
50 lbs.06 y " 
25 lbs.08 
MANHATTAN OIL COMPANY 
Established 1852 
Front Street New Yorfe’ 
ODD ACOMPLYING WITH THE INSECTICIDE ACT OF 1910 
or KAY IT WILL PAY YOU TO USE EITHER 
PASTE OR POWDERED 
FOR ALL LEAF EATING INSECTS 
RESPONSIBLE DISTRIBUTERS and AGENTS WANTED 
KEY BRAND 
RIGHT PRICE and MATERIAL 
FUNGICIDE andINSECTICIDE 
USE 
BRO,WN 1 
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7 7 
I Rust Proof-Boll Strong 
Fences for horses, cattle, sheep, 
boss, chickens, etc. 160 styles. 
BARGAIN PRICES: 
14 Cents Per Rod Up. 
We pay the freight. Lawn Fences 
and Cates. Free catalog and sample. 
The Brown Fence & Wire Co., 
DEPT. 59 CLEVELAND, OHIO 
,l i— -<n- -/./-//— 
/ FE/NCE 
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48 IN. 
FENCE 
a rod ^OC 
Best high carbon coiled steel 
wire. Easy to stretch over 
hills and hollows. FREE 
Catalog—fences, tools. Buy 
from factory at wholesale 
prices. Write today to Box 67, 
MASO.V FENCE CO., LEESBURG, O. 
A WONDERFUL FARM TOOL 
CLARK’S 
INTERSTATE CHEMICAL CO. 
H BAYVIEW AVE..JERSEY CITY. N.J. 
WRITE FOR PRICES.CIRCULARS CTC. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. 
Martin Fertilizers 
again, in 1910, far exceed expectations in sales and 
crop results. Fanners for 20 or more years using 
fertilizers say they never had as good crops as with 
Martin’s; oats over 60 bu., wheat over 30 bu. per 
acre with but 150 pounds. Agents are selling more 
MARTIN PURE ANIMAL BONE FERTILIZERS easier and in 
less time than any they ever sold. Raw materials 
used are of the best and chiefly from our own 7 large 
abattoirs and stockyards. We want active, re¬ 
sponsible agents at once. Farmers who have spare 
time during the winter can add to their incomes. 
Write NOW. Mention this paper. 
D. B. MARTIN CO., 706 Penn Bldg'., Pittsburg, Pa. 
EMPIRE FENCE 
Get the genuine EMPIRE big 
1 wire fence, direct, at wholesale. 
Save dealer’s profits. 
Big Factory, Big 
Sales, 23 Styles 
No traveling salesmen, small 
_ expense, prices low. Every¬ 
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mall. Prices of leading styles freight pre¬ 
paid to all points north of the Ohio and 
east of the Mississippi River:— 
Wires Inches high Medium Weight £xtr* heavy (all No.9) 
9 89 23c per rod 37c per rod 
10 47 26c per rod 41c per rod 
12 65 82c per rod 49c per rod 
Special rates beyond this territory. 
BOND STEEL POST CO.. 23 E. Maiuce St, Adrian. Mich. 
maker. 
DOUBLE ACTION CU LT1 
VATOR AND HAR¬ 
ROW. The most won¬ 
derful farm tool ever in¬ 
vented. Two harrows 
in one. Throws the dirt 
out, then in, leaving the 
land level and true, A 
labor saver, a time saver. 
Perfect centre draft, jointed pole. 
a crop 
Beware of imitations and infringements. Send today 
fur FPRP Rnnklef. ■ Immeiv. Cultivation ” 
for FREE Booklet, 
CUTAWAY 
839 Main St., 
Intensive 
HARROW CO. 
Higganum Conn. 
No Barn is Complete Without a 
PORTER LITTER CARRIER 
Greatest capacity, 
easiest to operate and 
strongest ot litter car¬ 
riers. Carrier wheels 
are roller bearing and 
are swivelled in such 
a manner as to ronnd 
a curve with perfect 
ease. Runs on our 
celebrated “Colum¬ 
bian ” track, which 
can be bent to any 
curve, and will sus¬ 
tain any reasonable 
weight. Tiie hop¬ 
per is held auto- 
, . , matically at any 
height and can be tripped at will of operator. Send 
for descriptive catalog of carriers, liny tools, etc. 
J. E. PORTER CO., OTTAWA, ILL. 
COOK YOUR FEED and SAVE 
Half the Cost —with the 
PROFIT FARM BOILER 
With Humping Caldron. Empties 
its kettle in one minute. The simplest 
and best arrangement for cooking 
food for stock. Also make Dairy ana 
r -■— Water and 
for particulars and ask for circular* J 
D. B. SPEBBY A 00,. Batavia. Uk 
MONTKOSS METAL SHINGLES 
Fire, Lightning 4 Storm-proof. Durable. Economi¬ 
cal. Easily applied.No soldering.Ornamental.In¬ 
expensive. Catalog, filontrosi Co., Camden, N.4. 
WELL 
DRILLING 
MACHINES 
Over 70 sizes and styles, for drilling either deep or 
Shallow wells in any kind of soil or rock. Mounted on 
wheels or on sills. With engines or horse powers. Strong, 
simple and durable. Any mechanic can operate them 
easily. Send for catalog. 
WILLIAMS BROS.. Ithaca. N. Y. 
Choice Virginia Farms 
Along the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway as 
low as $10 per acre; rich soil, mild winters; 
nearby Eastern markets. For handsome illus¬ 
trated booklet, “COUNTRY LIFE IN VIRGINIA.” 
(UK) pages), and low twice-a-month excursion 
rates, address G. B. WALL, Real Estate Agent. 
C. & O. Railway, Box C, Richmond, Va, 
Farm Lands 
are always productive, and with intelligent treat¬ 
ment will produce abundantly. Ideal climate, 
good markets, new list of special opportunities 
now ready. Rich lands from $10.00 per acre up. 
Large catalogue fully describing all details—free on 
request. Address to-day. DEPT. “D.” 
MIDDLE ATLANTIC IMMIGRATION CO., 
COMMONWEALTH BANK BLDG., 
RICHMOND, - . VIRGINIA. 
