1040 
She RURAL NEW-YORKER 
September 7, 191S 
harvest season. Shop workers and hnsi- 
ness men have gone out to the farms after 
finishing their day’s work in town, and 
with the aid of the extra hour of sunlight 
have shocked thousands of acres of grain. 
In most cases the faianers have ])aid for 
this work and the money has l)een turned 
over to the Ked Cross. The spirit has 
been sjdendid, and the results achieved 
far beyond the farmers’ belief. 
Xo, certainly in time of such an emer¬ 
gency. at least, the benefits to be derived 
from the daylight-saving plan far out- 
jiumher tlx* few inconveniences it may 
cause tlx* miuoi’ity. ir. F. JUDKi.xs. 
Iowa. 
Immunity From Bee Stings 
In a March number of your pa])er there 
was an article on “Helping the Honey- 
Bee Help Hoover.” After reading same 
I was very much interest(*d aixl decided 
to try it, thinking it was one way I could 
do my “bit.” I like the work very much, 
and i am getting along finely so far. I 
do not feel nervous at all while working 
with bees and do not mind a .sting occa¬ 
sionally; only the after effects, which are 
terrible. They swell so badly and one 
sting will cau.se a great deal of disr*oinfort 
for two days. Will yoii tell me whetln*r 
you think I will become immune to this 
bee poison after the first season? G. F. 
X^ewfoundland, X. .1. 
Most bee-keepers seem to acquire more 
or les.s immunity to the effects of bee 
stings as they become accustomed to 
them, and few old bee-keepers confess to 
any serious inconvenience upon this ac¬ 
count. I am not at all sure, however, 
that this apparent immunity is real; it 
may be that only tho.se who are naturally 
immune, or nearly so, remain at the busi¬ 
ness, while tho.se who continue to suffer 
from the jioisou dro]) out of the statistics. 
In my own case, I shall have to confess 
that familiarity with the bee’s first line 
of defense breeds no contempt. One sting 
ui)on the hand will cause it to become 
swollen and clumsy for several days, 
while a half dozen upon the neck have 
sent me to bed. I am thoroughly con¬ 
vinced that it is best to avoid stings as 
much as pos.sible and am sure that, with 
the exercise of reasonable care, they need 
not be at all frequent. M. n. D. 
Balancing Hen Manure 
In a garden on a city lot which I own 
jdant. crops, such as tomatoes, i)eas and 
beans, grow' finely and produce well, but 
root croi)s do not do well. I think the 
principal rea.sou is too much phosphorus 
due to liberal applications of hen manure, 
(’on you tell me what would be the best 
commercial fertilizer to use to balance 
tlie plant food ration? M. J. w. 
Michigan. 
The chicken manure is rich in nitrogen 
but lacks phosphorus. This nitrogen will 
stimulate the grow'th of leaf and stem and 
thus give the results on the crops you 
mention and others which make most of 
their growth ahove ground. Roots, pota¬ 
toes and .seeds will not do so well unless 
supplied with phosphorus and potash. 
Thus your trouble is not that you have 
too much phosphorus but that you do not 
have enough. The thing to do is to mix 
acid phosphate with the chicken manure. 
For each 100 pounds of manure you can 
use 50 pounds of phosphate. For best j 
results some form of potash should be ' 
used akso, but it is difficult to buy the j 
potash .salts now'. If you can obtain w'ood | 
ashes and broadcast them over the garden ' 
you will improve the root crops. 
Sheep Manure in Orchard 
Could it be i)ossible that sheep manure 
has been over-stimulating for my trees 
and cainsed blight in the oTchard? The 
trees are seven years old, but both pears 
and apples have suffered severely in the 
past two years. It is almost impossible 
to secure any other kind of fertilizer. Can 
peach trees be .set out in the Fall? 
Pittsburg, Pa. M. E. P. 
The sheep manure is rich in nitrogen 
and this would stimulate a quick, soft 
growth of wood in the trees. This would 
be more likely to become affected with 
blight than more .solid and mature wood. 
Aside from that the sheep manure would 
not be likely to cause blight. A fertilizer 
.Strong in potash and phosphorus should 
be used on these trees. Peach trees are 
often planted in the Fall and when the 
wood is well matured they often do w'ell. 
We prefer Spring planting. 
Daylight Saving 
.Vfter .-several nxuith.s' struggling with 
the daylight-saving plan farmers ought to 
know whether it has been a help or hind¬ 
rance. As it has worked out here it has 
been a decided nuisance. All our stores 
close here at six o’clock, so that one has 
to waste time from work if he gets into 
the stores before closing, and now with 
daylight saving we must go to toAvn in 
the morning or noontime or quit work in 
mid-afternoon by the suu. Until the dry, 
hot spell struck us we had such heavy 
dews that one could not work at most 
field work before eight o'clock and the 
best time to work was in the afternoon. 
The daylight saving plan may be all right 
for factory workers who have some useful 
work to (io after closing time, but it is a 
hindrance to farmer.s. If it has been a 
help to anyone anywhere the writer is 
not aware of it, and the whole thing 
seems to be merely a bit of childishness. 
Unless compelled to observe the rule in 
order to meet trains or keep appointments 
farmers certainly have no use for the 
l)lan. As a general rule fanners get up 
too early and work too long anyway. 
< )hio. W. E. DUCKWALL. 
White Grubs and Strawberries 
I note inquiry of .1. Y. R. on page OSl 
ns to white grubs and their attack on his 
strawberry plants. I had a similar e.x- 
jierieiice a few years .since, and am con¬ 
vinced my trouble arose from using a 
l)iece of ground Avhich had been in grass 
just prior to its use for .strawberries. I 
took up my idants. which were living, and 
having prepared tlx; soil anew by thor¬ 
oughly digging, reset them, aixl this time 
with no loss h’om grubs. Had the land 
been ))lowed or s))aded the Fall before and 
tlien tlxnoughly worked in the Spring be¬ 
fore setting the strawberry plants I prob¬ 
ably would have had no trouble. 
New Hampshire. c. w. il. 
Number of Plants in a Given Space 
I thought .some of your readers might 
be interested in .a short cut which I have 
work(‘d out for figuring how many plants 
a given number of inches apart go into 
a cold frame .'1x0 ft. Rule: Divide the 
number 12 by the distance in inches at 
which the plants are to be set, square the 
quotient and multiply by 18. Exaniides: 
Sui)])ose the plants are to be .set .‘5 in. 
ai)art. Then, 12 divided by .8 equals 4. 4 
s(iuared equals Ifi, and 16x18 equals 2.S8. 
Ans. Or say they are to be fi inches 
apart, then 12'0 equals l/.x, squared 
equals 16/9; multiply this by IS, and the 
answer will be 22. .tames A. ull.ma.x. 
Ncav Y’ork. 
Two brothers once ran a sto)*e in a 
small Western town, Avhere they had 
quite a large trade in wool on barter. 
One of the brothers became converted 
at a revival and urged the other to follow 
in his footsteps. “You ought to join, 
.lake,” said the converted one. “You 
don’t know how helpful and comforting 
it is to be a member of the church.” “I 
know. Bill,” admitted Jake, thoughtfully, 
“an’ I would join, but I don’t see hoAv 
I c:in.” “Why not?” persisted the tirst. 
“What is to prevent .you?” “Well, it’s 
jes’ this way. Bill,” declared Jake. 
“There has got to be somebody in the firm 
to Aveight this here avooI.” —Credit Lost. 
Provide a wallow close to 
the feeding grounds to which 
add Dr. Hess Dip and Disin¬ 
fectant. The DIP will kill the 
lice and cleanse the skin, and 
as the hogs pass back and forth 
from the wallow to the feed 
trough, the DRIP will destroy 
the disease germs and the 
worms that pollute the ground. 
That will mean a clean, healthy 
skin, freedom from lice, a safe¬ 
guard against disease and larger, 
better porkers. Also sprinkle freely 
about poultry houses, pens and 
stables to destroy germs and avoid 
contagious diseases. An excellent 
disinfectant for the home. 
Dr. HESS &. CLARK 
Ashland Ohio 
Dr; Hess Dip 
- ''t;. ' and ■•. vV ^ ' 
Disinfectant 
40,000 BUSHELS SEED WHEAT 
G rown from reliable seed stock especially for seed purposes, on the famous wheat 
lands of Lancaster County, Pa. Now threshed—graded—-deaned—packed—ready 
for shipment direct to farmers the day orders .ire received. 
‘‘Leap's Prolific" 
Is one of the most profitable varieties ever introduced. First bred in 
the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Improved here on the fertile 
Lancaster County soils. I’roduces spikelets growing close together on 
the stem, forming compact head. Threshes many more grains per 
head—more bushels per acre than average wheats. 
Leap’s Prolific has numerous records of yields of 38 to 40 bu. per 
acre on large tracts of land. One 12-acre field near Landisville yielded 46 
bu. per acre. Smaller tracts of select land have reached the 50-bu. mark. 
The grain of Leap’s Prolific is large—hard—dark-red in color— 
of excellent milling qualities. Chaff is white and beardless—does not 
^shatter or shell out easily in handling. Straw is stiff and long— 
stands up remarkably well. Ripens early. Adapted to a variety of 
.soils-;—highland, lowland, limestone, gravel or slate. Unsurpassed for 
hardiness. An exceptionally gooil stooler—need not be sown heavily. 
Sow 1 la l)u. per acre. In our 19 years of seed-wheat specializing, no 
single variety has ever earned itself such popularity as this Leap’s 
Prolific. It is a great, all-around A'ariety, with business and pleasure 
back of It. 
Seed IS closely graded and sound—cleaned clean—free of cockle, 
rye, .smut, cheat and garlic. .Strongest germination. I’rices are just: 
— (include bags and freight, per following offers). 
Prices:—1 to 14 bushels (H) ^.1.60 per bushel. 15 to 49 bu. @ 
$3..55 per bu. 50 bu. and over @ $3.50 per bu. Bags free. Freight 
prepaid on shipments of 5 bu. or over to any railroad station in 
Penna., Ohio, N. J., N. Y., Md., Del., Va., W. Va., Conn., Mass. 25c 
per 100 lbs. allowed (on orders 5 bu. or over) to help pay freight 
into other States not named. Terms, cash with order. 
Iiiv- .7V.VV* cut I wo, J ....V.4-X-A1 x...> J 1 —11’ 11 ICMN 1 
CLE.\.N. SOUND AND GR.VDED, SEND IT B.^CK—WE’LL 
REFUND VOUR MONEY AND PAY ALL FREIGHTS. We Avill 
not be responsible after seed is sown. 
If this seed were not of the highest quality, we could not afford 
to make this offer. This paper Avoitld not give it space if they did 
not know us to be reliable. 
SOW LEAP’S PROLIFIC — Change costs very little—increased 
yield from this superior seed will make your investment pay splendid 
returns. Time to order is today. Stock will he sold before seed time. 
This ad will not appear again. We have other varieties of seed wheat 
at lower prices. Our catalog describes them—it is free—samples too, 
hut you must ask for them. Don’t delay sending your order for 
Leap’s Prolific. Get more bushels next harvest. Mention this paper. 
A. H. HOFFMAN, Inc. LANDISVILLE, LANCASTER COUNTY, PA. 
SEED WHEAT 
“Pride of St. Louis” 
AVe are offering alioiit 600 Ini. of this splendid vari¬ 
ety, yielding for us tliis year over 40 bu. i>cr acre, 
has yielded in Portage Co., Ohio, over 60 bii. A 
smooth variety. Price $3.00 per bu., including bags. 
Allamuchy Farms, Allamuchy, N. J. 
SEED RYE 
We have a limited supply of seed rye, GROWN BY 
US. (NOT FOR US) possessing HIGH MILLING 
QUALITIES, VERY LARGE YIELDING 
STRONG LONG STRAW and in every respect 
a SUPERIOR RYE. Orders will be booked in 
the order received at *.'5.00 per Bushel. 
Rrookdale Farm, Hrewster, Putnam Co , N. Y. 
SEED RYE FOR SALE 
—Strong grown, heavy p'o- 
ducer. Grown on our farms 
n Pennsylvania from selected Russian seed. 
SOmple and price on application—supply Uniitcd. 
FAIRFIELH FARMS : TRAPPE, PA. 
Strawberry Plants For Sale 
I.ayer plants for Aug., Sept, and Fall set ing. Fifty varie¬ 
ties to select from, including the fall-bearing. Send for 
catalogand pricelist. J. KEIF FORD HALL. R. No. 2. Rhodeidale. Md. 
Pot-Grown and Runner 
Strawberry Plants 
For September and Kali planting. AA'ill bear fruit next 
suiniiier. Also KASI'IIRItllV, KbACKBKKuy, GOOSKIIKKKY 
n KKA.NT, A S PA II A 0 r S, GIIAPK Pl.A.Vl'S, KIll IT TURKS’ 
SlIUl'BS. Catalogue free. HARRT L. SQUIRES, Good Ground,N.Y’ 
PITKIIS RYF Rank grower. Big yielder. 
I linuu III L Sow until ground freezes. 
1 to 5 bu., S?.75 per bn. Over 5 bu., $2.50, Bagged. 
Sample fur stamp. CLOVEROALE FARM, Chariotte, N. Y. 
ullU WntAI Pure strain. Write for prices. 
POPLAR HILL FARM, Wallingford, Conn. 
Acnaraoiic hoots, horseradish sets, cabbage, 
H^pdldSUd beets, onion plants, lettuce, TOMA. 
TOES. EGG PLANTS, PEPPERS and CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. 
Send for Price List. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. 
FOR SAI niceSSEEDlWHEAT. Heavy 
run OALE yi.jjer Also No. 1 POTATOES. Will 
ship anywhere. Belle-Ellen Stock Farms, Sussex, N. J. 
Standard Apple BARRELS 
Prompt shipment. Robt. Gillies, Medina, N. Y, 
Red Rock 
iThe Hardiest and Heaviest Yielding 
Winter Wheat 
For Michigan and the northern states. 
Has yielded 87 bushels average per 
acre at the Michigan Experimental 
Station. Record yield of nearly fifty 
bushels per acre. 
Rosen Rye 
Is a new vai iely that will jmj'you well to grow. 
Outyields coiniiioii Kvo 10 to 20 busbel.s per acre. 
Nice long heud.s well tilled with large kernels. Ordi¬ 
nary yield ;«) to 40 bilaliels. 
Clover, Timothy, Vetch, and all dependable seeds 
for fall planting. 
Write for free samples and fair price list. 
Fall Bulbs 
Beautiful new Darwin Tulijis, Hyacinths. Xart’DMi'-’. 
Lillies, Crucus, etc. these bulbs this fall lor 
winter and spritii^ blooiniti^. 
IsbelDs Fall Catalog Free gives full iiirornuition. 
Write for it today. 
S. M. ISBELL & CO. 
Box 13 Jackson, Mich. 
COBS 
We have several bearded and beardless 
varieties, all well cleaned and carefully 
selected. Also Rosen and White Rye. 
Ask for catalog 
0. M. SCOTT & SONS CO.. 243 Main St, Marysville. Ohio 
mz 
REES at HalFAsenfs ftices 
GUARANTEFiD, First-class—True to Name—Froc from 
Disease, and to reach you in ^ood irrowintr coinlition. 
(jootl assortment of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Troe.s and 
Shruh.s, Bush Fruits and General Nursery Stock. F'KEE 
Cataloi; contains Blantins and Growinif Instructions. 
THE WM. J. REILLY 
161 Ostian Street 
NURSERIES 
Dansvillet N. 
Y. 
Guaranteed by Certified Grower- 
U M1 n \ ma \i 
nett; 
iiillnlliul 
If you have any building or repairing to do —gef your material now. 
Just at present we are very fortunately situated. We have large stocks 
of lumber and building materials on hand that we are able to sell at unusually 
low prices. Prices lower than yon could purchase them anywhere else and possibly 
LOWER THAN THEY WILL BE AGAIN FOU YEARS. 
Our prices are the same to everyone — whether you are a 
dealer, a farmer, a contractor or a builder — if you need 
Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Windows, Interior Finish, 
Frames, Clap-Boards, Paint, Wall-Board or Roofing, 
— and no matter whether you need several car-loads or only a small quantity — we 
can save you money on lirst-class. A-I prime goods. We don’t sell seconds or 
wreckage. We are able to undersell because our big yards and mills are 
right in the heart of the largest lumber district in the world; because we 
buy m such large quantities and sell direct to everybody at our costs 
plus a small profit. 
Send Today and Save Money. 
Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co., Inc., 
Write us 
immediately. 
Oon’t wait until 
the heavy, late fall 
congestion or the rail¬ 
roads makes delivery 
uncertain. Don’t wait 
until prices go up. Don’t 
wait until stocks arc depleted. 
‘PRICE REGULATORS OF 
BUILDING MATERIAL” 
60 Main St.. 
N. Tonawanda, 
N. Y. 
