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“AA QUALITY” Fertilizers 
have brought profit to three gen¬ 
erations of farmers. They have 
been a constructive force in Amer¬ 
ican agriculture for over half a 
century. Their crop-producing 
records have never* been excelled. 
They represent the best thought 
and efforts of an organization 
constantly striving to increase 
its usefulness to the American 
farmer. Insist on fertilizers bear¬ 
ing the “AA QUALITY” Trade 
Mark. 
THE AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL 
CHEMICAL CO. 
Offices in 22 Principal Cities 
66 
Worth more per dollar because 
they produce more per acre * - 
99 
Fruit Trees 
Direct from the Grower 
Ornamental trees, Roses, 
Shrubs, and Berries. 
Guaranteed first - class, 
true to name, free from 
■ disease, and to reach you 
’ in good condition. 
Free wholesale catalog 
contains planting and 
growing instructions. 
The Wm. J. Reilly Nurseries, 56 Main St., Dansville, N Y. 
OATS 
HEAVY ALBERTA 
Cluster, Canadian Grown 
(Weight 46 lbs. to measured bu.) SI.20 per bu. of 32 lbs 
Freight paid on 9 bu. or more. 
B. F. METCALF & SON, Inc., 206-208 W. Genesee St., 
Syr»ru«e. N. Y 
Rural Taxes and the 
School Bill 
15offtnaris Seeds ^ 
W E give below some more examples 
of how the Downing-Porter Rural 
School Bill now in the New York State 
legislature would operate to lower taxes 
in rural school districts. These figures 
and the many others we have published 
in preceding issues are proof and not 
mere statements. If you are sure that 
you know the facts and understand this 
bill, and then you do not want it, all 
right. We will be satisfied. All we 
want to be sure of is that you have 
correct information. 
History shows that farm judgment has 
been in most cases correct judgment and 
we are willing to abide by it in this issue. 
What we fear, however, is that there will 
not be time for people to be sure of all 
the facts before this opportunity is lost. 
As fast as we can get the figures worked 
out, showing how taxes would work under 
the new bill, and can find space to print 
them in the paper, we are passing them 
on to you, but it is impossible to get all 
of them out before the legislature adjourns. 
Meanwhile, we feel that there is a real 
opportunity lost, for while the great 
interest that has been stirred up in regard 
to the schools will lead to some educa¬ 
tional advantages, never again will there 
be an opportunity to get a bill passed 
that has so much state aid, most of which 
is paid by the cities, to help in reducing 
country school taxes. 
Examples follow as to how taxes would 
work in towns in Herkimer and Warren 
Counties. See preceding issues for any 
examples in other counties. 
The Assemblyman for Herkimer 
County is Mr. Fredric S. Cole; and 
for Warren County, Mr. Milton N. 
Elridge. The Senators representing 
these counties are: Mr. Theodore Douglas 
Robinson, for Herkimer County; and 
Mr. Mortimer Y. Ferris, Warren County. 
These representatives can be addressed 
at the Assembly or Senate Chambers, at 
Albany. A complete list of Assemblymen 
and Senators for the whole State can be 
found on page 271. 
SPRAYS 
lO ACRES A DAY 
Just walk and press the nozzle 
—no work —no trouble. 
^BANNER 
COMPtlESSED A1B SPRAYER 
For spraying potatoes, vege¬ 
tables, fruit trees, grapes, berries 
and cotton. For whitewashing, 
spraying, disinfectant, fly oil, etc. 
for washing autos and windows— 
It does many jobs and does every 
job well. 
Galvanized steel or solid brass 
tank holds four gallons—a few 
strokes of pump compresses air 
chs 
SMITH 
enough to discharge contents— 
brass non-clog nozzle—fine mist 
or coarse spray as desired. 
Sold by hardware, implement 
and seed stores—Insist on a genu¬ 
ine Smith Banner to insure against 
disappointment. If your dealer 
cannot supply you, write us. 
SPRAYERS 
D. B. SMITH & CO. 
80 Main Street, Utica, N. Y. 
Established In 1880 
\True 
Send for 1924 Catalog 
Our new 1924 catalog tells how 60,000 of 
our trees have a certified, true-to-naine 
Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association 
seal fastened through a limb to stay there 
until the tree bears true-to-name fruit as 
guaranteed by us. 
Orders will be filled in order of their 
receipt as long as the stock lasts. Write 
for catalog and get your order in early. 
Packed by Experts 
Our 44 years of nursery experience has 
taught us the proper method of handling 
and packing youug trees so 
they reach you In proper 
condition. 
Write today for your copy 
of the 1924 Fruit Book. 
KELLY BROS. NURSERIES 
1130 Main Street 
Dansville, N. Y. 
THERE’S BIG MONEY IN 
HERKIMER COUNTY 
Town of: LITCHFIELD. 
Assessed valuation: $457,472. 
True valuation: $653,531. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 8. —, 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 72%. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: 
$6248.88. 
Public money under present system: $3,886. 
In addition State will pay 25% of new build¬ 
ings, repair and equipment. 
The biggest profit crop you can raise. 
We have some of the finest strains of 
__ Telephone and Alderman. 
A Per bushel of 56 lbs...ONLY $7.75 
PEAS 
Bags free and freight prepaid to your station on 3 bushels 
®_ t'v^/. hoon oood Wo h«vo Fho hofit. et.nrkR 
grown Order now”before’stocks are exhausted. Also write 
for low prices on best grass-seeds. Ask for seed catalog. 
B. F. METCALF & SON, Inc. 
206-208 W. Genesee St. *■ Syracuse, N. Y. 
CABBAGE PLANTS 
Town of: STARK. 
Assessed valuation: $451,015. 
True valuation: $704,710. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 9- — 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 73%. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: $7,808. . 
Public money under present system: $5,174. p. £). FULWOOD 
In addition State will pay 20% of new build- - 
ings, repair and equipment. 
Fu! wood’s Frost Proof plants will produce headed cabbage 
three weeks before your home-grown plants and -will stand 
_ a __Off rloernoa nhnvp ypi’A withm 1 1. inillTV. 
neia, unanesiun ntiAcuciu, Gupcuuagcu 
cession and Flat Dutch. Prices by express any quantity 
at S2 00 per 1000. By parcel post, postpaid, 200 for 
SI.00; 500 for SI.75; 1000 for S3. First class plants and 
safe arrival guaranteed. 
TIFTON, GA. 
Town of: WARREN. 
Assessed valuation: $677,491.’ 
True valuation: $1,129,151. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 9. „ 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 58%. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: $5,762. 
Public money under present system: $3,723. 
In addition State will pay 20% of new build¬ 
ings, repair and equipment. 
The OSPRAYMO 
Line of Sprayers 
cdray 
" covers every need—power rigs 
m and traction potato sprayers to hand 
pumps. Strong pressure, every modern device. 
40 years’ experience. Send today for catalog to make 
your selection. Don’t buy a sprayer till it comes. Address 
Field Force Pump Co., Dept. 10, Elmira, NT 
“Shadeland Climax ” (a “tree” 
variety) tops all others in 
popularity and usually in 
yield. “Improved White Russian”, 
best “side” Oats. “Swedish Select” 
and two other good varieties. 
Bright, clean, heavy Seed grown 
where Oats do best — in the far 
North. Write for free Samples 
and Catalog of Farm Seeds. 
A. H. H0FFJVIAN, Inc., Box 60-E, Lapdbyille, Lane. Co., Pa. 
Town of: FAIRFIELD. 
Assessed valuation: $1,396,324. 
True valuation: $2,289,055. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 17. ^ 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 55%. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: $12,015. 
Public money under present system: $7,144. 
In addition State will pay 20% of new build¬ 
ings, repair and equipment. 
rn FRUIT TREES SHBUBS 
and Roses 
at reduced prices 
-| SHIPPEDC. O. D. PREPAID 
J * Write for free Illustrated Catalog 
Pomona United Nurseries 
22 Tree Avenue, DANSVILLE,N,Y. 
WE GROW 
Strawberry plants, Raspberry, 
. . --- Blackberry, Gooseberry, Cur¬ 
rant, Grapes, Asparagus, Rhubarb, Trees, Fruit, Nut, 
Shade, Ornamental. Flowers, Bulbs, Vines, Roses, 
Shrubbery, etc. 
Honest Goods, Catalogue free. 
A. G. Blount, Dept. E, Hastings, N. Y. 
Town of: HERKIMER. 
Assessed valuation: $1,889,709. 
True valuation: $1,948,153. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 13. —. 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 50 /q. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: $9,285. 
Public money under present system: $5,067. 
In addition State will pay 20% of new build¬ 
ings, repair and equipment. 
FRIEND” SPRAYERS 
GASPORJ. NX 
Catalo g Jree 
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Peach Trees 20c, Apple Trees 25c Postpaid 
STRAWBERRIES 
THE BEST MONEY CROP 
You can grow them. Get our 
Book of Berries and learn how. Lots 
of dependable STRAWBERRY in¬ 
formation. Just the kind you want. 
38 years in the business. No other 
book like it.. It’sfree. Writetoday. 
THE W. F. ALLEN CO., 
170 East Market St. Sell.buev. M«l. 
Town of: NEWPORT. 
Assessed valuation: $1,563,336. 
True valuation: $2,949,690. 
Number of teachers including schools now 
closed: 20. encr 
Part of current expenses paid by State: 50 /q. 
Public money under Rural School Bill: $15,842. 
Public money under present system: $12,354. 
In addition State will pay 20% of new build¬ 
ings, repair and equipment. 
Send for 1924 Bargain Catalog of Fruit Trees, Berry 
Plants, Vines, Shrubs. Guaranteed to Grow Garden ana 
Flower Seeds. Special Prices to Large Planters. 
ALLEN’S NURSERY & SEED HOUSE, GENEVA, 01,110 
{Continued on page 279) 
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TREES, PLANTS, SHRUBS grower te6 Lowest .prices. 
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New — D r . Worcester hardy Peach and Ohio Beau^ 
Apple. PlantingYcwk FRER "" WOODLAWN 
NURSERIES, Q33 Garson Avenue, Rochester, N. • 
CHOICE STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
stai 
* standard varieties. 
Guaranteed first-class or money refunded. Catalog 
MRS. FILENA WOOLF, Dept V.. Allegan, Michigan 
