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THE SOUTHERN PLANTER PUBLISHING COMPANY. Proprietors. J. P. JACKSON, Editor.

Vol. 69 FEBRUARY, 1908. No. 2.

CONTENTS.

Our Subscription Campaign. 99 LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY—

The Hygeia Herd of Holstein-Friesians 117 FARM MANAGEMENT— Pyaemic Arthritis 118 i Colantha 4th's Johanna—Queen of All Dairy Editorial—Work for the Month 100 Cows 119 Editorial—How to Make Farm Yard Manure Virginia State Dairymen's Association 120 More Valuable as a Crop Producer 103

Two Southern Farms ; 104 THE POULTRY YARD— Alfalfa 106 Poultry Notes 121 Crop Rotation Again 107 Better Prices for Poultry 122 Factors Affecting the Corn Crop 108 Poultry Keeping on a Half-Acre Lot in a City. .124 Soil Fertility 110 The White Wyandotte. 124 Apple Record for an Albemarle Orchard Ill Animal Show Virginia Poultry Association 124 List of Awards 148 A Magnificent Industry. 125 TRUCKING, GARDEN AND ORCHARD— THE HORSE— Notes .126 Editorial—Work for the Month . <. 112 The Scuppernong Grape 113 MISCELLANEOUS— Strawberry Growing in Alabama 113 Director of the Virginia Peach Growing in Virginia. 113 The New Experiment Small Canneries on the Farm 114 Station 127 Tomato Growing 114 The Work of the Agricultual School in the The Virginia State Horticultural Society 116 Scheme of State Education 127 Professor Massey's New Book, "Practical Farm- The University of Virginia and the V. P. 1 139 ing 116 Enquirers' Column (Detail Index p. 188) 171 Advertisements 131

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WORK FOR THE MONTH. soil and upon this life more than upon the fertilizer used The opening month of the year has been, to this writ- depends the success of the crop. Our soils are largely ing, mild and characterized by an absence of severe frost "dead soils," and whilst they continue in this condition,, and wintry weather, especially in the middle and eastern they will not be productive soils. Until the soils become sections of the Southern States. Even in the mountains alkaline through the use of lime, the needed microbic ife- of the western sections, whilst there has been some snow cannot flourish and multiply. Once make the soil sweet and frost, these have not been so severe or heavy as often in this way and then a light application of farm yard characterize those parts at this season of the year. We manure, even only one or two tons to the acre, will intro-

have had one or two heavy rains that have caused the duce microbic life and it will spread and multiply and rivers to overflow the lowlands for a few days, but no cause a return in .crop production out of all proportion exceptionally disastrous floods have occurred, and the to the quantity of plant food actually supplied by the uplands have been most of the time in condition to be manure. You cannot put this microbic life into the soil ploughed and got ready for crops. With such an oppor- by the use of commercial fertilizers. They will supply tunity to utilize the teams in preparing for the cropping plant food, but neither humus nor microbic life, and these season, it is a reflection upon our farmers to see so little two are the first essentials of a productive soil. There of the land ploughed. With comparatively few excep- are thousands of acres of land in England that never had tions, farmers will not utilize the winter months as they an ounce of commercial fertilizer on them which have ought to do. Having secured the last year's crop, they been producing crops for hundreds of years which are largely waste the time when they might be preparing the to-day capable of producing thirty or forty bushels of land for the next crops and thus put themselves in the wheat or three tons of hay to the acre and are doing same position as the Northern and Western farmers, who so year after year. These lands are kept full of humus are prevented by the frost and snow from" taking time and microbic life by deep and perfect cultivation and the by the forelock" and preparing for another season's crops. application of some manure, when producing grain and In this way the Southern farmer makes of his farm a root crops, and then, when put into grass, make heavy one-crop-in-the-year farm, when it ought to be, in most hay crops and rich pastures. The proper time to com- cases, a two-crop farm, and can, in many cases, be made mence this work of rejuvenating and renovating land is a three-crop-in-the-year farm. We have often discussed the winter when the land is dry enough to plough and this subject with farmers and urged a change in the sys- work. At that season the team can do twice the work tem, but it is hard to convince them of the feasibility of with less loss of flesh and strength and man himself is

it. With some we have succeeded, and they would not then capable of much more exertion with less fatigue. now go back to the old system. With the same team they Do not delay any longer to commence this work of deep can readily work nearly twice as much land and secure ploughing and breaking fine the land intended to be much greater average crops. Land left unplcughed and cropped. If you wait until the later spring months, land uncovered with a crop in the South during the winter ploughed deep will not make satisfactory crops this year

loses almost as much fertility as it does whilst produc- as the new soil turned up will not have time to become ! ing a crop in the summer. If it has no fall crop seeded aerated and fitted to give up its plant food. When turn- 1 on it the land should be ploughed and cultivated at every ing land deeper than it has been previously ploughed at opportunity in order that the action of the sun, air and this season of the year, the furrows should be set on, A moisture may have free play in it and thus prepare the edge and not turned entirely over. When set on edge, I inert plant food to become available for the crop to be the subsequent working with the cultivator or harrow 1 grown on it. The only way in which this plant food can will mix the new and old soil much more completely and be made available is by the breaking of the soil into fine result in better returns than if the new soil rests on the I particles, and by breaking it deeply so that it will hold top of the old. Do not plough the land when wet and J the rainfall which will gradually dissolve the plant food never turn frozen soil or snow into the land. and make a reserve of moisture for the use of the crop later in the season. Many of those who have adopted Having decided upon the crops to be grown this year,, our advice on this subject have reported to us that they the question as to where they should be planted should' are now securing much heavier crops without the use of have careful consideration. This involves the whole quea fertilizers than they formerly secured with fertilizer. tion of crop rotation, a subject which has been under They have got from ten to fifteen inches in depth of the discussion in our columns for two or three months and soil finely broken and thus permeable to the air and which is further discussed in this issue. We are heartily moisture, and on these lands drouth seems to have no in accord with our correspondents who insist on the effect on the crops. They go on growing and keep a good importance of following every grain crop with a legume- color when the crops on shallow-ploughed land are with- crop. There can be no question that the adoption of such, ering away. If with this deep ploughing and frequent a system will result in better crpos and constantly increas- working a ton of lime per acre is worked into the land ing fertility of the land. It will also result in great sav- a sweet, mellow condition of the soil will be secured, ing in fertiizer bills, as the only kind required to be» which is favorable to the growth of microbic life in the bought will be the mineral fertilizers, in most cases onlj 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 101 phosphoric acid, as with the use of lime the latent potash time. Professor Whitney and his colleagues are deserv- in the soil can be made available and this lime will insure ing of the support of all progressive farmers in the work a stand of the leguminous crops. These legumes are all they are doing, for we believe that sooner or later they large consumers of phosphoric acid, and it will almost cer- or their successors will discover and demonstrate how tainly pay to give them help in this way until a high we can make the latent fertility of the soil available and state of fertility has been secured. The reason for rota- secure profitable crops without adding more of the same tion of crops has hitherto largely rested on the princi- elements to nature's superabundance. We have already ple that each crop has a special aptitude for some particu- made some progress in this direction, for we now know lar form of plant food and will deplete the soil of this that by using lime we can make the latent potash avail- and so render it unbalanced in its content of plant food able and that this will enable us to grow the clovers amd

If the growing of the same crop year after year is per- other legumes, and we now know that these legumes sisted in, and the result of this unbalancing will be turned into the soil will make available unavailable phos- inability to produce other crops profitably. Whilst this phoric acid applied to the land in the form of undissolved theory is undoubtedly sustained largely by practice, yet South Carolina rock (floats), thus taking the place of there is now being advanced and sustained by observation the sulphuric acid used in making acid phosphate. Until, and experiment a theory that each crop grown not only however, these problems are worked out and probably draws more largely on one form of plant food than after they are resolved, rotation of crops must be followed another, but that it also exerts a toxic or poisonous influ- if the best results are to be attained and we would there- ence on the soil in some way which has the effect of fore urge upon each farmer the importance of so pitching reducing the yield of a similar crop grown on the same his crops as to provide for the best rotation possible on land immediately in succession. This theory, which is his land. In doing this he wiil derive much help from strongly maintained by Professor Milton Whitney of the a study of the article on rotation in this and two preced- Bureau of Soils, to whose arguments in favor of it and of ing issues. For sandy, light loam and medium loams, a the further Dosition that nearly all soils have a sufficient short rotation, say, of three or four years, is usually most supply or plant food in their make up for the needs of profitable. On heavier loams and clays, a five, six, or all crocs if only the same can be made available, a cor- seven year rotation is often the best, as these lands are respondent invites our attention with the remark that he more costly to work when under arable cultivation, and is astounded at the contention, is the subject of much con- the recompense of this cost has to be got from the return troversy amongst the scientists. When" the position was made by the hay and pasture which are produced and

first advanced by Professor Whitney and his colleagues, g saved with practically little cost. In connection with this we were one of the few who took sides with him, at any question of rotation >and the crops to be produced comes

rate, to the extent of agreeing that there was more in the ! up the subject of the fertilizer that it will be necessary to contention than many scientists were willing to admit. purchase. We wish we could feel assured that upon every We are still of the same opinion, and believe that on farm all the barn yard manure which it was possible these lines there is yet to be worked out a system of to make had been made and saved since last summer crop production which will entirely change existing meth- and applied, as made, to the land to be cropped this ods. Our practical work on the farm has convinced as year. If this has been done then even where only a coin-

that the reason why one crop will not continue to pro- 1 parativeiy small head of live stock has been kept there

duce profitably grown continuously in succession is not ! will have been added to the soil a large amount of plant

explained by 'he old contention that it finds a lack of I food, and the consequent necessity for buying commercial

the particular plant food it fertilizer which needs in excess, for j will have been greatly lessened. For the suc-

we have provided this in abundance and yet failed to I cessful and profitable production of the staple crops, farm make a successful crop. This would seem to sustain the yard manure ought to be the feritlizer relied upon and point that each crop produces or exudes some toxic commercial fertilizer only be used to supplement the defi- j property which interferes with successful growth of the ciency. Where the whole reliance has to be put upon j same crop the following year. Professor Whitney's experi- commercial fertilizer, whilst if properly selected or mixed ments seem to have still further demonstrated the truth to meet the requirements of the crop and land, it will

of this position The further contention that nearly all often increase the yield, it is rarely that it results in soils have a sufficient supply of plant food to produce profit when the cost of the fertilizer is charged against profitable crops "'or an almost interminable series of the increased production. For crops like tobacco, Irish

years, if it can only be made available, is certainly sup- potatoes and other truck crops, where the relative value ported by the analyses made of soils from nearly every of the product is high in comparison with the bulk pro- section. These analyses show phosphoric acid and pot- duced, commercial fertilizers judiciousy mixed to meet ash usually sufficient to supply the needs of crops for crop and soil requirements can be used profitably in an

years and years tu> come. Knowing this to be a fact, it average season. In buying the commercial fertilizer has always seemem to us an absurdity to say to an required much more care ought to be exercised than is enquirer that in oru«jr to make successful growth he must usually displayed. Too often the buyer knows nothing of add two hundred o*- three hundred pounds more of acid the component parts of the fertilizer he purchases. He

phosphate, or fifty «.o one hundred pounds of muriate asks for somebody's "Crop Froducer" or "Trucker's of potash to the excessive supply already in the soil, and Friend," or some other high-sounding, titled brand, and yet this is the oni, answer which science and experi- if the dealer does not happen to have this, he takes what mental work warraj**» us in giving up to the present the dealer offers him and tells him is just as good. If 102 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

the farmer would only just remember what the chemist fairly rich in nitrogen, sufficiently so for most crops. It, of the Department of Agriculture says in his report, that however, needs to be supplemented with some sulphate ot great numbers of these goods with high-sounding names potash to give the best results in tobacco. When so sup- are all filled into the bags out of one pile on the manu- plemented to the extent of twenty-five to fifty pounds to facturer's floor, he would not place such confidence in the acre, we have had excellent results reported. We hope the names on the bags, but would look to see what the that what we have said on this fertilizer question will fertilizer is guaranteed to contain and would buy by the have the effect of causing more study of the subject of analysis and not by the name. Every one using fertilizers land fertility and crop production and that in the end it ought to send to the Virginia Experiment Station and get will result in live stock being more largely kept to make Bulletin 163, "Origin, Composition and Utility of Fertiliz- farm yard manure and the growth of more leguminous ing Materials," and carefully read and study its contents crops to feed this stock. In this way a home market will and then he will know what to buy to meet his needs and be made for corn and other products and the animals will have this or none. As our readers well know, we will pay a higher price for the grain than the market never advise the use of fertilizers branded with certain and the crop will walk to market instead of having to be names. We tell them what the crop needs and what hauled. All this will result in increased land fertility and chemicals will supply these needs, and in what propor- the saving of fertilizer bills, which are now the great tions these should be mixed. If our readers would act tax on Southern farmers. Commercial fertilizers have a

on this advice and mix for themselves, they would save legitimate place to fill on every farm, but they can only

money and get fertilizers better suited to their require- fill it profitably when the farmer understands how to use ments. If they did so they would not buy 2-8-2 goods them and when. As used at present, the money spent on which is the quality, of which we presume the largest quan- them is largely wasted. tity is sold, and apply it at the rate of two hundred or three hundred pounds to the acre. They would realize that to apply four to six pounds of nitrogen and the like Oats and oats and Canada peas grown together can be quantity of potash to the acre, which is all that is sup- seeded this month if the land can be got into good work- plied in two hundred pounds of this mixture is practi- ing order and the weather keeps mild. When the oat cally of no value whatever in the production of a crop and crop can be seeded in February, we have known as good that the sole value derived from this mixture lies in the results attained even with the Virginia grey winter oat, phosphoric acid, of which the two hundred pounds sup- as when seeded in September or October, but there is plies sixteen pounds. Buying a plain acid phosphate, the more specuation in seeding at this time for if the spring buyer could afford to increase the phosphoric acid applied should be a warm, early one, the crop will be short. The per acre and the nitrogen and potash left out would never oat is a cool weather crop and the winter variety does be missed by the crop. No farmer needs to buy nitrogen not succeed seeded in the spring unless the weather keeps

if he farms properly, except, maybe, in the form of cool into May. The two new varieties—the Burt and nitrate of soda, to give a growing crop a stimulant top the Appier—are more certain to make a good crop, espe- dressing. He should get all his nitrogen from the air cially if the seeding is delayed into March. The Burt will by the use of the leguminous crops. It has been abund- mature in ninety days, and the Appier in a few days antly demonstrated that phosphoric acid is the element longer. We have had excellent reports on the yields most needed in all our lands for crop production and made by these varieties. The Culberson has also given this can be supplied either by the use of floats (undis- good results. Prepare the land well. Do not merely solved South Carolina rock) or acid phosphate. The plough and sow the seed and then leave the rest to phosphoric acid in the acid phosphate is immediately Providence. Plough, harrow, roll, and prepare a fine seed available, whilst in the floats it is only slowly available. bed and if the land is not rich give some help in the If the floats are used, it should be in connection with a way of manure or fertilizer (acid phosphate, say, at the green fallow or with barn yard manure, when the acid in rate of two hundred or three hundred pounds to the acre) these will act on the floats and make the phosphoric and sow plenty of seed—two or three bushels to the acre acid in the floats available. In this issue will be found —and cover deeply. After the oats have commenced to an article showing the great results attained in crop pro- grow freely, a top dressing of nitrate of soda—say, at duction by the use of floats and acid phosphate in connec- the rate of seventy-five to one hundred pounds to the tion with farm yard manure. Except for the production acre—will greatly help the growth. Apply this when the of tobacco, Irish potatoes and the vegetable crops, potash crop is dry, broadcast. Is but little needed in all the lands east of the Blue Oats and Canada peas make an excellent grazing crop Ridge. Experiments have shown that its use on the for hogs and sheep and come in well to help out until staple crops in these sections is rarely, if ever, profitable. the cowpeas are ready. This crop should be sown this For tobacco, Irish potatoes and other vegetable, crops, it month in middle and eastern Virginia. Further west, in is essential. For tobacco it should always be bought in the higher country, it may be seeded in March. Prepare the form of sulphate; for the other crops, the muriate the land well and sow two bushels of peas and one bushel Is quite as effective and cheaper. The Peruvian guano of oats to the acre. Sow the peas broadcast first or drill which is again on the market will be found a good fer- them and cover deeply with a cultivator or disc harrow tilizer to use on tobacco and other crops which, from and then sow the oats and harrow in. If not needed for their high value, can bear its cost. It is more of a phos- grazing, the crop makes good hay cut when the peas are phatic guano than was the old-time Peruvian, but is beginning to ripen. This crop should be grazed or made — S

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into hay before the hot weather sets in, as it cannot and sow the seed and cover the bed with plant bed muslin. stand the heat. Be careful to get your seed from a reliable grower who has selected his seed plants true to type and see that Rape may be sown this month for a grazing crop for the variety you sow is one adapted to your section and hogs and sheep. Sow the Dwarf Essex variety. The land the market you sell in. should be finely prepared, as the seed is very small and the young plants cannot grow in clods. It may be sown We have given extra space to the Poultry Department broadcast or in drills two feet six inches apart. It makes this month, as this is the time of the year when the poul- the heaviest yields sown in drills and cultivated once or tryman should get busy. A glance at our Advertising twice. Sow four pounds of seed per acre broadcast or columns will illustrate how widely spread is interest in two or three pounds per acre in drills. On good land and this business in the South. It is now quite a great indus- with favorable weather, it will be ready to graze in six try here and brings a large sum of ready money to the weeks or two months. This is only a grazing crop and farmers. Eggs and chickens are always in demand and cannot be made into hay. sell now at prices undreamed of a few years ago. It seems impossible to glut the market with these products.

Grass and clover seed not sown in the fall, which is the best time in the South, may be seeded this month HOW TO MAKE FARM YARD MANURE MORE and in March. If to be sown on a fall seeded grain crop, VALUABLE AS A CROP PRODUCER. harrow the field first with a spike jtooth harrow, and then In 1897 an experiment was begun at the Ohio Experi- sow the clover and grass seeds and harrow again witb a ment Station to demonstrate what effect would result from light seed harrow and, if dry enough, roll. This will help the use of gypsum (plaster) kainit, Soats and acid phos- the grain crop and ensure a much better stand of the phate along with farm yard manure in the production of clover and grass. If the clover and grass are to be seeded corn, wheat and hay. The experiment is still being carried on land not sown with a fall grain crop sow the grass on. The following table shows the results attained in and clover seeds alone without any nurse or grain crop. the ten years which have passed since the experiment This will much more certainly secure a stand of grass was started. The plan of the experiment provides for the and clover and, if it stands, will give a hay crop in the use of farm yard manure taken in one case from the open fall which will not be the case if sown with grain. To barn yard where it had been exposed during the winter, ensure a good stand and a good sod which will last for and in the other case taken directly from the sta- several years, it is essential that the land be well and ble to the field, both kinds of manure being originally deeply broken and the seed bed be mode as fine as pos- produced by the same amounts of feed of the same charac- sible. To sow small seeds like grass and clover in a ter and both being spread in April on clover sod and cloddy, rough field is practically to throw them away. plowed under for corn, the corn beng followed by wheat They may germinate, but will certainly largely die when and clover in a three year rotation without further manur- the warm weather strikes them. Make the soil so fine ing or fertilizing until a new rotation is begun . that each seed will be in close contact with the soil all One-third of the land receives no manure. On one pair around it and then it can grow and resist the heat. of plots manure is applied without any further treatment, Another thing very essential to the success of a grass on another pair gypsum (land plaster) is mixed with the stand is a rich, slightly alkaline soil well filled with manure, on a third pair kainit is used instead of gypsum, humus so that it will hold the moisture and be capable on a fourth pair floats (freshly ground phosphate rock) of feeding the crop rapidly. To secure these, a light is used and on a fifth pair acid phosphate is used. The dressing of lime—say, one ton to the acre—should be manure is applied in all cases at the rate of eight toms applied as soon as ploughed and be lightly harrowed in. per acre and the different materials used in treatment

Let lay for a week and then, if possible, give la dress- are added at the rate of forty pounds per ton of manure. ing of farm yard manure—eight to ten tons to the acre Net value and let this be well worked into the soil and then apply Increase per acre of increase three hundred to five hundred pounds of bone meal to Measure and Treatment Corn the acre, and then sow the seeds. Sow not less than Wheat Hay Per Per ton bus. bus. lbs. acre 'manure two bushels of grass seed per acre with ten to fifteen pounds of clover seed and cover well with a seeding har- Yard Manure: row. For a meadow on upland, mix orchard grass, tall Untreated 16.0 8.0 698 $17.22 82.15 With typsum meadow oat grass, and herds grass (red top). For a 21.5 11. 1007 22.12 2.76 With kainit 22.7 II. 1 1246 22.13 2.76 pasture, add to these meadow fescue, Virginia blue, and With floats 22.9 13.1 1605 26.52 3.31 Wiih acid phosphate 27.2 14.7 1768 29.22 3.65 perennial rye grass, and a few pounds of alsike clover. Stall Manure: For lowland sow timothy alone (one peck to the acre), Untieated or, if timothy is not desired, sow Italian rye grass and red 22.2 1280 23.70 2.96 With gypsum 25.8 12.3 1310 26.45 3.31 top mixed. Willi kainit 26.9 12.9 2079 28.26 3.53 Willi floats 28.1 15.2 2541 34.56 4.32 With acid phosphate 32.2 15.8 2739 36 44 4.55 Tobacco plant beds should be cleaned up and burned well as soon as possible and then chop them over to the The table shows the ten-year average increase produced depth of two or three inches and make as fine as possible. by the different treatments over the yield of the un- Apply a good, rich plant bed fertilizer liberally, rake in inanured land together with the net value of this increase 104 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

after deducting the cost of treatment, corn being rated On arriving at the farm Mr. Frank Lindsay said that at forty cents per bushel, wheat at seventy cents, hay at his corn puzzled him. He had great growth of stalk, but $8 per ton, stover (corn fodder) at $3 and straw at §2 had not reached the crop his father made. On looking

per ton. at the corn I thought that I could readily suggest the Director Thorne, in commenting on the table, says that reason. The late A. H. Lindsay always grew the Gourd both the gypsum (plaster) and the kainit have been used seed or horse tooth corn, the only corn suited to that with profit but the effect of the phosphatic materials has character of land and climate, while the son evidently had been so much greater that it does not pay to use the Cocke's Prolific, a valuable corn for clay soils but totally others. out of place on that deep black peaty soil. I therefore The manure is evidently making a part of the floats urged that he get back to the Gourd seed corn and stick

available, but the net gain from the acid phosphate is to it. Driving mile after mile over the broad area marked greater than that from the floats, although the acid phos- out like a checker board by deep ditches, I asked how phate costs more per ton than the floats. It seems many acres were in the tract and was told there were probable that the superiority of the acid phosphate is 6,000 acres, 3,000 of which are in actual cultivation due, in part at least, to the arrest of more ammonia by annually. Two hundred and seventy-five acres are already this material than by the floats, sulphuric acid being one of plowed for the early potato crop. Mr. Lindsay shipped the most effective agencies for this purpose, and about 15.000 barrels of these the past, summer and 700 barrels one-half the weight of acid phosphate consists of sulphuric to plant are now stored in a great roofed pit like a mam- acid. moth ice-house. The untreated stall manure has been worth eighty cents More land is being taken in and a ditch is now under per ton more than the untreated yard manure, while the construction six feet deep, twelve feet wide and three and ton of phosphated manure has produced more than twice a half miles long. The great mule stable has been admir- the increase recovered from the ton of untreated yard ably constructed for the care and safety of the mules. Each manure animal is loose in a box stall on each side of the central In this experiment the materials used for re-enforcing drive, and each stall has an outside door, so that in case the manure have been mixed with it only two or three of fire the doors can be opened and the mule cannot rua

weeks before it was spread on the field; but it. is probable anywhere but outdoors. that a greater effect would have been produced by mixing The corn is all snapped off and the stalks left in the the materials daily with the manure during its accummu- field and these are plowed under in the spring, for Mr. lation, and this method is being practiced by the station Lindsay has a large mattress factory in Portsmouth and in the management of such land as is not under experi- wants all the shucks for the cheaper grade of mattresses, ments that would be interfered with by such treatment, and the shucks are worth to him more than the stover. His with the result that these lands are rapidly increasing in soil is about as inexhaustible as soil can be anywhere, productiveness. being two to six feet deep, very rich in nitrogenous matter, In these experiments the yard manure has been exposed but really needing some phosphorus and potassium to

only during the winter months. Had the manure lain in balance it. Here I thought is the ideal place to test the the barn yard also during the summer, as it does when it value of the pulverized phosphate rock for there is plenty is held for the wheat crop, the loss would have been very of humus for its solution. much greater. In a large building looking like a mill was a curious col- lection of machinery driven by a steam engine in another TWO SOUTHERN FARMS. building. The corn ears were carried by an elevator and Editor Southern Planter: dropped into a machine that shucked and shelled the I have lately visited two farms in North Carolina and corn, sending the cobs one way and the shelled corn Virginia where diverse conditions prevail. The Virginia another to a fanning mill, from which it went to a chute

farm is on as fertile soil as can be found in the United that delivered it into sacks below. The shucks went to States. The North Carolina one was on what was as poor another machine that removed the butts and stripped the land as can be found in the world. The Virginia farm is shucks into ribbons ready for the mattress maker. the great Cumberland farm of the late A. H. Lindsay in I was shown a plot of about ten acres on which a man the Dismal Swamp section just east of the canal. I knew had been employed to grow celery this year. Coming the late owner and had often talked with him about his from the North, this man thought to produce celery in this farm and farming, for he was always glad to attend climate in July, like the Kalamazoo growers. The soil institutes over in North Carolina whenever they came was alright, but the climate makes such a practice im- handy. I had never visited the Cumberland farm, and was possible, and the celery, earthed up in June, simply turned therefore glad to accept the invitation of his son, Frank yellow, and the man left in disgust. I noticed that the Lindsay, a business man of Portsmouth, to come down celery was taking on a fresh growth since the cool and give him some advice in regard to the farm. weather, and suggested that there might yet be something We drove down there on a bright sunny day during the made if it was earthed up at once, which Mr. Lindsay holidays. The farm, with its broad and level surface and proceeded to have done. The only danger is that if the black soil reminded me of the black prairies of the great mild weather continues it may run to seed. Grown at corn belt of Illinois, and there is little land in the Illinois the proper season and never earthed till cool weather, belt that can equal it in tbe production of corn, for the this black soil should make a fine and profitable crop of late owner generally averaged 40,000 bushels annually. celery for December and January. In another place a 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 105

large lot of lettuce was heading well though it has had great cow pea, corn silage and cows, have brought a no protection at all. The main crops of this farm are marvelous change. The farm is rapidly approaching the corn, potatoes and hogs and one could hardly find fault profitable stage. There is now on hand cow pea hay and with the continual growing of corn on such land, though silage enough to carry the seventy-five dairy cows and I think that more forage and more cattle would be a great the young stock through the whole year. Near the barn

help. It is probable that in the humid climate there is a large level field where ensilage corn has been grown would be difflculy in curing the cut-down corn in shocks, every year and all the manure from the feeding of the hut I hated to see the waste of corn stover, though under silage and cow pea hay and bought grain goes back on the conditions I could hardly blame the owner for valuing the 'field as fast as made. The corn stumps standing in Pthe shucks more than the fodder. But what an immense rows only three feet apart showed what had grown there, area of the richest soil in the world could be opened up for that field is now in condition to make seventy-five If the canal was cut out as a ship canal and the locks or more bushels of corn per acre if it was matured and taken out. One curious fact is that they have to be very not used as silage. But it reminded me of the little Phila- careful in dry weather about fire, for the soil will take delphia farm of Dr. Detrich, increasing year after year fire and burn like a coal mine. One man suggested that in the yield of forage. In the next field were a number of if the swamp was all drained the whole country would great ricks of cow pea hay covered with waterproof felt, Some day catch fire and burn up. for the large barns are all too small to hold the product.

Going from this soil of exuberant fertility to the pine I was told that that field was sown with early peas and barrens of North Carolina, was about as great a change mown and a second crop sown and mown and that five as one could make in a week. But later I went down tons per acre of hay were made last summer, and that to Pinehurst. Nearly every one has heard of Pinehurst, the hay was fine I saw, for the leaves were on it in plenty the beautiful winter resort established by the late Mr. and green in color. I wish that every owner of a sandy Tufts of Boston, on the sand hills of Moore county. 1 farm in the South could see what the cow pea can do on was doing some experimental work in that neighborhood land as barren as pure sand can be, but which now is when Mr Tufts started the enterprise which his son is getting black in color and more retentive of moisture now earring on successfully, and had then the pleasure and fertility. The admirably built, bright and sunny cow of aiding him by suggestions in the planting. I had not stable, from which every particle of manure is removed been at Pinehurst for a number of years. The idea of as fast as made, the shiny coats of the cows in two planting a pretty New England village in the most deso- groups of grade Holsteins and Jerseys make a great late region one could find after the lumbermen had robbed advertisement of the milk and butter for hotel guests, it of the large timber and left only scattering pines and who get enthusiastic over the Pinehurst product, and talk scrub oaks, where, as a friend remarked, the sand runs about it when they go where no such milk, cream and down to China, seemed a quixotic idea. I dug a well there butter are found on the tables. sixty-five feet deep and found sand all the way down. In another section is the market garden, the most The late Mr. Tufts built about fifty cottages and four profitable part of the farm. Nearly 100 horses are kept hotels, the last one of which is one of the largest resort during the season for hire and the manure of these all hotels in the South. The grounds were well laid out by goes to the garden. A large area of frames had a fine Mr. Olmstead, the noted landscape gardener, and have crop of lettuce. These were covered with cotton cloth, been kept up under the supervision of Warren Manning, of and Mr. Tufts says that this answers for the fall crop, Boston. The smooth and winding avenues are bordered but for the real winter crop he uses the greenhouses. with evergreen shrubbery, which has grown well and now The lettuce houses are well constructed so that the makes the grounds very attractive, and comparing it with entire sides can be opened to aid the top ventilators in the wild forest around, one wonders how it could be done, keeping down the sun heat, and I never saw such a

and what a great nerve it took to undertake it. beautiful crop of head lettuce coming on as I saw in a It is now the paradise of the golf enthusiasts who crowd large greenhouse tbere. It was Rawson's hothouse let- there by the thousands in winter. There are nine miles tuce and among the thousands I could see no difference of golf links sodded v/ith Bermuda grass, and in the in their uniformity. height of the season Mr. Tufts says that there are 250 From another house a crop of cucumbers had been caddies kept at the handsome country club house. gathered, and baskets of them stood around waiting But I did not go to Pinehurst entirely or even incident- shipping, for these houses produce far more than the- ally to note the growth of the place as a winter resort, hotels and cottages can consume. In another house there hut to see what Mr. Leonard Tufts is doing in making a was a fine crop just coming on, while the first house was farm and garden on that barren land. The necessity for being planted to radishes. In a third house the cucumbers euuplying the hotels with good milk and butter and fresh were just starting to run and radishes had been grown in vegetables compelled some effort to produce these on the the meantime. Other houses were filled with carnations spot. If it took nerve to make the village, it certainly and roses and evidently came short of supplying the home took more to establish a productive farm in that desolate demand. Outside in the open grounds were violets by region where men only went for timber and turpentine, the thousand blooming and being made into bunches. and never thought of clearing and farming the land. Of As a winter resort Pinehurst is a great success, and a •course it has taken liberal expenditure to maintain a large great source of profit. The garden has long been profit- dairy herd where in the beginning all the food had to able, and the farm is now about reaching the same con- be bought from elsewhere. But perseverance and the dition. Both farm and garden show the great value of 106 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

cow peas and cattle feeding, the manure from which is in the field and is worth nearly twice as much as timothy liberally spplemented with acid phosphate and potash, pound for pound—good thing though it is. And wnea. and a rich and productive soil is being made where none it rains in May and grass grows in the corn and cotton, existed before, for the great increase of humus has the planter can still feel happy thinking his alfalfa la

changed the leachy character of the sand, and made it far growing "to beat the band." more retentive. A greater object lesson of the value ol Alfalfa is a new plant to most of us. Let us study humus can hardly be found. it so we can gain an idea of its requirements, capacities Out on the unimproved scrub is the poultry farm. A and limitations. It is a native of the valleys of Persia sparkling spring-fed pond is the delight of the ducks and and Media. Its botanical name, medicago, comes from geese. Mr. Tufts finds the Pekin ducks profitable as the latter country and its right and old name, "Lucerne," layers of winter eggs for the kitchens, but he agreed with comes through the French "luzerne" from the Celtic me that chickens raised on purchased grain are of little profit. There is nothing with which an inexperienced man can figure out on paper greater profits than with the American hen. But, alas, the country is dotted over with the wrecks of chicken farms. The farmer can keep chickens as an adjunct to his farming and not feel the cost, but the man who can buy feed for chickens at present prices and make a living from it as a sole business—well, if he ever exists, his numbers are few, Newspaper writers can give wonderful figures of what the American hen does, but I would like to get a full account of dollars that have been lost on her. W. P. MASSEY.

ALFALFA. Editor Southern Planter:

Alfalfa can be a boon to the South. It is just what the cotton farmer wants to supply forage for his work teams, his cattle and hogs or even chickens. ISTo other plant Forty Prize ears. Collier's Excelsior Corn and the Bolgianosilver-chased loving cup won as Sweep-stakes Prize over all comers at the State Com created or even imaginable can so nicely fill its in place and v\heat Show, Baltimore, Md., December, 1607. This corn also won the cotton farm. Indeed, to parody what Downing said 1st prize in every class for white corn. This is a splendid example of careful and persistent breeding of corn. of the strawberry will better express its true value to us. "Frovidence doubtless might have made a better plant "lus" a herb and "Iran" the old and indeed the natlT© than alfalfa for our purposes, but undoubtedly he never modern name of Persia. When Julius Caesar conquered' did. The cotton farmer gets lectures enough about having Gaul and Spain the people yet spoke Gaelic and alfalfa his smokehouse and his corn crib in the Northwest. But was cultivated in both countries early in the days of those who criticize him might find that when put to the of Augustus Caesar. practical test they would not do very differently or maybe Persia and Media have a climate like our New Mexico any better themselves. For corn and most other forage and Arizona. Continental, bright, with little rain and sub- crops require the planter's attention just when he is ject to extreme heat and extreme cold. busiest in his cotton field. What he wants is a crop that Nature in the course of ages adapted alfalfa to that sort will not interfere with cotton tending, or but little, and of climate, and this gives a clue to its peculiarities;. which need not be plowed and planted every year. In First of all it must have an alkaline soil to grow in. fact, something like the permanent meadows of other Persia, other things being equal, would be more likely countries, want of which is so sorely felt by those who to have an alkaline soil than we. For the effect of satur- were used to depend on them. 'Tis good management in ating rains is to leach out the alkalies. But wherever line any of business "to hedge." I was struck by what there are limestone soils or where shell marl is abundant, Illinois an settler in Missouri said to me many years as in Tidewater Virginia, it is, or can easily be made, at ago. "When I came here in the '50's," said he, "there was home. There are many other soils which may also prove nothing grown but corn to winter stock on, and when it suitable, as lime exists in many rocks not distinctly rained for weeks together in spring, I used to get awfully known as limestones. I have been told that the soil in blue. But after I sowed timothy meadows, I felt happy Habersham county, Georgia, where the Rev. C. W. Howards' thinking when it v rains my grass is growing and when raised lucerne, was derived from a sort of black granite, the spring is dry I can make corn." If our people had which is known to yield a good deal of lime and potash alfalfa to take the place of those Northern meadows also. It is hornblendic granite or syenite. Besides, lime that produce feed for stock without plowing and hoeing is often quite plentiful in alluvial soils and a test with every year, they could carry their work teams on it litmus paper will quickly tell whether a soil is acid or alone, or almost so. I have seen plenty of farm work alkaline. animals which got nothing else and did better than the Alfalfa is a native of dry climates and positively refuaaa average plantation mule does on corn and blade fodder to grow in a wet soil. Land quite dry enough to grow or bought timothy hay. For alfalfa is grain and "rough- wheat and corn may be entirely too wet for alfalfa. ness" combined, at least for animals doing slow work —

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Standing water on or in the soil Is certain death CROP ROTATION AGAIN. to it. Yet it can hear a surprising amount of Editor Southern Planter: rain or irrigation water and needs it. And a sudden of hours duration certainly does it no harm, freshet a few I am pleased to see my suggestion of a discussion of provided the under-drainage is good. Alfalfa is decidedly crop rotation in your valued journal is bearing fruit, and a sun plant, like cotton or Bermuda grass. It requires a prior to a further elucidation to this matter I append bright even more than a hot climate. Shade of any kind tables "Bullfield" Is very injurious to it. In view of this fact we can under- showing the "Coleman," and "Hicks" or

stand how bad overshadowing weeds are and how a as I should prefer to call it "Valley Front" rotation, as

"nurse crop" is an abomination. This sunny climate ought it was the observation of its successful practice, at the to suit nearly as well as its native Persia, or as France ancestral plantation of Prof. W. C. Stubbs in Gloucester or Spain, in respect to a bright sky. county, which led me to adopt it. Alfalfa can stand great heat and. great cold too provided

it is on dry soil. It grows at an altitude of 8,000 feet

at Buena Vista, Colorado, in the valley of the Arkansas, 1 2 3 4 where the thermometer thinks nothing of dropping to 20

or even 40 below zero. It stands the heat of the tropics Coleman Crimson Oats and Ccw Peas, fol- Clover for Ve ch. lowed by Crim- and no month of our summers is too hot for it. Hence it Corn. son Clover. can be sown in any month provided the land is kept Vallev Crimson Peas, followed Grain, follow- moist enough till its roots get below the reach of ordinary Front Clover for bv Oats or ed by Crimson Corn. Wheat. Clover. droughts. In this respect it is unlike red clover and the Bullfield Clover Sod Crimson Oats, seeded Clover Hay. grasses, kill European which our sun will while young for Corn Clover fol- to Clover. on even moist land and which are subject to the attacks with Crimson lowed by Oats. Clover. of fungoid diseases in hot, wet weather, and even when

fully established red clover, timothy, etc., stop growing In the first place I want to thank Mr. Coleman for the and take a siesta in our hot summers. Not so with consideration he has shown me in his remarks published alfalfa. It rejoices in heat but must have water also to in the January issue. It is a pleasure to discuss such questions with gentlemen of his courtesy, and also for make new growth. I am sure now that one of the most the high compliment he pays the Northern farmer who common causes of failure with alfalfa is late sowing in has cast his fortunes in the South. As a born New Yorker the fall. In future, I will sow any time the land is well myself I cannot help appropriating my percentage of the wet and showery weather probable only not more than bouquets he has so gracefully thrown us. two and a half months ahead of the first killing frost. In regard to the rotation, however, I am clearly of the This is so the weeds and grasses that start wih alfalfa opinion that the cereal and legume crops should follow cannot mature seed before frost kills them. Weeds, like each other, rather than themselves; a long course of lamb's quarter, can stand a hard freeze, but they don't farming that often brings legumes on the land will condition, even on the best do much harm. Crab grass and chick weed are the great eventually bring about a drained and most alkaline soils, where a crop of clover enemies of our alfalfa here, and if I can't circumvent will exert a greater influence towards the fixation of them it will not be for want of trying. are too apt We nitrogen when sown after a cereal than when sown to to think that because timothy, clover, wheat, etc., cannot succeed some other nitrogen gatherer. be safely sown until after the heats of summer are over, In other words, the bacteria will work harder when that the same is true of alfalfa. But we must not forget hungry than when surfeited by the preceding crop. that hot weather is never over in tropical countries, yet The Valley Front rotation has its weak points, as I have alfalfa is sown there and succeds in spite of heat such as already indicated in my former letter, in leaving the corn crop. we never feel here. Our aim must be to prepare the land bare all the winter which precedes the pea Professor Stubbs notices this also, but after failing with seed bed early, with soil broken and worked fine as meal, crimson clover sown in the corn says: "We are still with- to as good a depth as possible, then furrowed and the out a profitable suggestion." Mr. Crocket recommends rye crust kept broken after each and every rain so the soil between the corn and peas. Could this be sown success- will retain the water from above and below too and the fully at the last working and thereby secure a luxuriant baby weeds will be killed as fast as they come. The under- growth before winter I think it might be a paying move, not as an improver, but as a conservator of fertility, for signed has made many failures in alfalfa growing, but in that case the expense would be small, at present prices, somebody says "the way to learn to hit is to find out not over $1.00 per acre for seed and labor, which would why you missed." Looking back over those failures, I only have to save to the land about seven pounds of nitro- can clearly see now why I missed. It was just because gen to balance the outlay.

I did not know alfalfa and its requirements. The question is whether rye—a plant that loves the Clay County, Ala. JOSHUA FRANKLIN. cold, and thrives where wheat and oats cannot be grown 10S THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

will make a satisfactory showing when sown in this lati- must seed our clover in the spring, at which time, on fer- tude during mid-summer. tile land, the oats make such a growth as to make it I have never seen it tried and withhold an expression impossible to properly cover the clover seed. Where of opinion until I have some data upon which an intelli- farmers are so situated as to be reasonably sure of a gent one may be based. catch of crimson clover in the corn and where clover suc- If we wait until after the corn is harvested to disk ceeds where sown with fall oats the Bullfield rotation is seed and harrow the land, it entails much additional an ideal one to follow, and I can suggest no alteration

expense, and, moreover, will make the seeding so late thaL which would, in my opinion, improve it, but, for the bene-

on lands of ordinary fertility I doubt whether the crop fit of those who, like myself, are struggling with low, wet

will be forward enough to cover the land with sufficient land, I would suggest the following modification where a verdure to have any great effect upon the loss of fertility. four-field rotation is desired: Where land is fairly level and not subject to washes, there is little loss of nitrogen in winter. Nitrification takes place in the soil only at comparatively high temperatures, and in all probability more nitrogen would be lost Bullfield Clover Sod Crimson Oats, seeded Clover Hay. from freshly ploughed land laying bare during six weeks for Corn. Clover, fol- Clover. lowed by Oats in summer than from similar exposure as many months in winter. Hicks Clover Sod Canada Peas, Wheat, seeded Clover Hay. for Corn. followed by to Clover. Still this question, like all others pertaining to profitable Wheat. agriculture, is largely one of circumstances. Where soil

is filled with easily dissolved nitrates, and is, in conse- Viewed from the point of land improvement only, cow- quence, a very fertile one, a winter crop of rye will peas could be again substituted for Canada peas, as neither undoubtedly make a profitable fertilizer trap, because such crop will hurry Jhe work, the question being whether the soil will loose more nitrogen than soils of moderate fer- Canada peas sown in February will cause more loss oi tility, and the presence of readily available nitrogen in nitrogen, when combined with the inevitable summer fal-

large quantities, only needing water to make it soluble, low for wheat, than would be the case where cowpeas are will insure that luxuriant growth of rye desirable for this sown early in June to be followed by disking for the wheat purpose. Poor land, on the contrary, will generally con- in October. Most farmers will be governed largely by tain little nitrogen in the form of readily desolvable the relative price of the Canada and cowpeas, either of nitrates, and consequently will lose but little during cold which will make more and better hay than crimson clover, weather, nor will it afford the fertility necessary to and also by the season as some late springs almost pro- develop the crop into an efficient nitrogen trap. hibit a successful growth of the Canada pea for a hay Somewhere between the land on which rye will pay and crop. PERCIVAL HICKS. the land where it will not pay, there is a mean where Mathews Co., Va. the cost of the seeding will exactly balance the loss of nitrogen where the crop is omitted, and the question We would suggest for consideration whether the diffi- whether land is above or below this point in its content culty in securing a stand of crimson clover sown in the of readily dissolvable nitrates is one that can only be set- corn is not largely the result of lack of lime in the soil tled by individual experiment. and of a failure to cover the seed sufficiently when sown. The Bullfield rotation I heartily commend wherever it We have in mind several cases where crimson clover can be successfully practiced. It is, in my opinion, cor- always failed to stand on land until lime was added to the rect in theory because it brings a legume between each soil and then became a certain crop. The effect of lime cereal crop, and correct in practice because a careful study in inducing the growth of all the clovers is well estab- of its requirements finds no place where the work is lished and recognized both here and in England, and we crowded, and it provides a two-year-old clover sod on believe it will be found the remedy for the trouble experi- which the manure spreader can work the winter prior enced in getting crimson clover to stand especially if to the corn crop. This question of crowding the work at coupled with the covering of the seed thoroughly at the certain seasons of the year is one of the most important time of seeding. Our experience has convinced us that ones in connection with rotation of crops, as no matter more stands of clover are lost from lack of covering of how beneficial or profitable a rotation may be, if it necessi- the seed than from almost any other cause. A farmer in tates the use of more team at any one time than can be northern Virginia wrote us sometime ago that he had profitably employed during the remainder of the working failed with red clover for several years sown in the old year, it is so heavily handicapped as to be impractical way on the frozen ground. He then decided to drill in for the large majority of farmers. the seed with his grain, and the result was a good stand. But the Bullfield rotation, notwithstanding its manifold —Ed. advantages, will hardly suit the low ground farmer operating on the average lands of this section of Virginia; first, FACTORS AFFECTING THE CORN CROP. because there is no certainly of our securing a stand of (Continued from the January issue.) crimson clover sown in corn, and a failure would cause us Editor Southern Planter: to loose ten months and sow our oats without its preceed- It is noteworthy that the ears of the Illinois sample were ing legume; and, second, because we can only succeed longer, had a greater circumference, a larger number of with the Virginia gray winter oats for fall seeding, and rows of grain, and a greater weight per ear than the 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 109 native corn. It would naturally be supposed that these The lowest yield from the Illinois seed in 1905 was twen- qualities transmitted by cross-pollination to the natve ty-eight bushels; the highest fifty-three bushels, a varia- sample would influence it favorably or unfavorably. The tion of twenty-five bushels. In 1906 the lowest yield from measurements of the grain of Learning corn from the the Illinois seed was forty-two bushels; the highest, sixty- breeding plat were naturally in favor of the thoroughbred five bushels, a variation of twenty-three bushels. With corn grown on the rich lands of the Middle West. The the Virginia seed in 1905 the lowest yield was thirty-nine length of twenty-five grains was as 11.29 to 13.54 inches; bushels, and the highest, fifty-seven bushels, a variation the thickness, as 3.98 to 4.33 inches ;and the width, as of eighteen bushels. With the Virginia sample in 1906 the 8.45 to 8.28 inches in favor of the Western corn. The lowest yield was forty-two bushels; the highest, eighty-one per cent, of germination in the field was favorable to the bushels, a variation of thirty-nine bushels. The variation Virginia strain, and the moisture content was about the in the yield of the Western corn, therefore, in 1905 was same in both cases. The yield of the whole crop was twenty-five bushels, and twenty-three bushels in 1906. favorable to the Illinois sample, as was the yield of stover. With the Virginia sample the variation was eighteen bush- The average weight of the twenty large ears was 10.63 els in 1905 and thirty-nine bushels in 1906. This shows ounces for the Virginia strain and 11.49 for the Illinois a variation of only two bushels for the two years with j strain, and the weight of ears from the stalks producing the Western corn, and twenty-one bushels with the Vir- j ears was as 8.51 to 8.91. The average yield obtained from ginia corn, showing the marked influence of cross- pollina- j the twenty ears of Virginia seed was 47.49 bushels; from tion. the Illinois seed, 44.01 bushels. The per cent, of grain to Storing Seed. ear was 84.05 for the Virginia strain and 84.67 for the The relation of a perfect stand to increased crop yields Illinois strain. The weight of grain from seventy pounds has been so effectually demonstrated that the best method, of ears was 58.77 pounds for the Virginia sample and of storing seed grain becomes a matter of vital interest 59.42 for the Illinois sample, and there was practically to all corn growers. A test was made last year to deter- no difference in the pounds of ears required to make a mine what the effect of storing corn in a dry room, oe bushel of grain. racks in the barn, in the warming oven of a stove, and The data show that the grains of the Western corn were in a corn crib would have on the germinating powers of shortened during the first season, and their general charac- the seed the following spring. ter and quality changed. It is also noteworthy that the The per cent, of germination was lowest with the corn size of the ear was affected, showing how quickly climate stored in the crib, as would naturally be expected as the influences the character and quality of the corn plant and seed was exposed to the widely varying temperatures how readily it adapts itself to a new environment. In which prevailed during the winter season. The germina- 1905 the ears of corn from the Western sample were con- tion was practically the same with the samples stored siderably longer; in 1906 the length was nearly the same. in a dry room and on racks in a barn, though these methods The circumference of the ears was also about equal and of storing had little advantage over the use of the warm- the number of rows of grain had increased on the average ing oven. Considerable difference was witnessed, how- in the case of the Western strain. The Western sample ever, in the strength of the germinations from the corn also led in the average weight of ear, but the difference kept in the several ways indicated. The grain from the between the two ears was not nearly so marked as in corn stored in the crib showed the least vigor of germi- 1905. There are two ways to account for the changes nation, the best results being obtained from the corn observed, one being the improvement of the Virginia stored on the racks in the barn, followed quite closely by strain due to the crossing, showing how desirable quali- that stored in a dry room. The corn stored in the warm- ties may be engrafted and how quickly a native corn may ing oven germinated fairly well in all except two instances. be modified by the plan followed; also, how a Western In one, the germination was remarkably low, due either variety will be changed to meet the conditions prevailing to a poor ear or to the fact that the corn may have been In a new situation. We believe that the method suggested overheated at some time. .is practical and can be followed with success by the aver- These results would indicate that storing either in a dry age corn grower, who will benefit greatly by following this <*oom or on racks in the barn would be the best plan method of selection and take comparatively little risk in to follow and it is quite evident from the data presented doing so, provided he secures a well established strain of that the method of storing is a matter of very great thoroughbred corn to use as sire plants. importance to corn growers, because the low germinating The great advantage of using a native strain which is power and lack of vigor witnessed with the corn stored adapted to the climatic and soil conditions predominating in the crib would have a marked effect on the yield in a given locality is apparent from these experiments, obtained. The matter of the storage of seed after it has showing that improvement by the method suggested can been carefully bred and selected is therefore one which probably be effected more quickly and with greater cer- should rceive the careful attention of every farmer. tainty of results than where a purebred variety of Western Corn Judging. corn is brought in which must first be adapted to the local The plan followed is to compare ears of corn with a environment before permanent betterment can be brought scale of points which is supposed to represent all the

about; and it is then not likely to possess the hardiness essential qualifications. By the "best seed corn" is meant and quality of seed grown under a given set of conditions that which will yield the most corn of the highest quality. for a number of years and in which the type has become In our breeding work with corn careful observations havn

practically fixed. ' been made of how the different type ears have acted in 110 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

the breeding plat with the object of ascertaining which point: Ten ears of corn were scored by this card from •ars should be thrown out in selecting seed corn. Much the product of ear No. 35, which was our best yielding valuable information has been obtained, which leads to corn. The market condition of this corn, and the shape the conclusion that the same value for the different points and uniformity of the ears were very good, and the tips In judging will not apply to all sections of the country; were fairly well covered. This ear scored 78.5 points by which, no doubt, accounts for the many different score the Western card and 8l by the Virginia Experiment Sta- cards in use. tion card. Ten ears from the product of ear No. 13, our The value of the score card in judging corn will depend poorest yielding corn, were scored by the same cards, very largely on the experience and practical common and made 60.5 points by the Western card and 51.25 by sense possessed by the person who is using it. It is quite the Virginia Experiment Station score card. This sample impossible to define all the points of excellence which was cut down on uniformity and shape of ears, market should be considered in judging corn. A certain amount condition, vitality of ears and covering of tips of ears. of skill in detecting the weak or strong points in every With the Western card it would have been impossible ear can only be acquired through practice. Acording to to score this sample in accordance with its poor quality our records certain type ears have given very bad results and low yield, as only 5 to 10 points are allowed for mar- in our breeding work, yet it would be impossible to ket condition, and 10 for the covering of the tips. The describe those ears so that an inexperienced person could danger lies in the fact that if poor samples of corn are detect them. Then, again, these bad ears exhibit varying not severely cut on these vital points, they may actually degrees of inferiority so that it is hard to adopt a score score higher than samples which the judge knows to be card that will do justice to all varieties. In the face of much the best corn. It is needless to say that this would these objections, the score card is still an invaluable guide be a misfortune of sufficient magnitude to make the. to the grower and breeder and its use along intelligent changes suggested entirely satisfactory. lines is stronged recommended. ANDjREW M. SOULE... Ear No. 35 Scored by Western Card. Experiment Station, Blacksburg. Perfect Actual Points. score score SOIL FERTILITY. Uniformity of exhibit 10 8 Editor Southern Planter. Shape of ears 5 4 Forty odd years ago I remember seeing a quotation Color of ears 10 8 50 from Liebig in some American farm book somewhat to Market condition 5 4 50 this effect: "The impoverished condition of the lands Tips of ears 10 6 along the James river, in Virginia, which used to be so Butts of ears 5 4 50 fertile, is due to exhaustion of the alkalies and phos- Uniformity of kernels 5 3 50 phates by a robbing system of farming and not to lack Shape of kernels 5 4 of humus." Length of ear 10 3 50 A more erroneous and pernicious piece of false teach- Circumference of ear 5 3 50 ing than the above would be hard to find. Erroneous Space between rows 10 8 50 because as chemical analysis amply shows, there are Per cent, of corn 20 20 enormously rich stores of alkalies and phosphates i» those very soils and subsoils within easy reach of plow 100 78 50 and plant-root. It was pernicious teaching because it Ear No, 35 Scored by Virginia Card. threw farmers off the true track of soil improvement Perfect Actual which common observation and practical experience had Points. score score taught men in all ages. Namely, that one generation of Uniformity and shape of ears 15 10 plants lived upon the preceding generation in decay and Color of ears 5 4 50 that the decomposing plants (in some unknown way) Market condition and quality of ears 25 21 50 unlocked the latent plant food in the soil. For instance,- Tips of ears 15 9 it was well known that the addition of decomposing

Butts of ears 5 4 50 manure to a raw clay soon changed it into good pro- Uniformity and shape of kenrels 10 8 ductive soil and that is more than all the phosphates Space between the rows 10 8 50 in Charleston and all the salts in Strassfurt will do.

Per cent, of corn 15 15 We now know the reason of it. The microscope tells us that decomposing organic matter is alive with micro-

* 100 81 organisms as a dead chicken is alive with maggots and The three most vital points to be considered in the they bring about progressive changes not only in that vege- scoring of corn accoring to our experience, are, first, uni- table or animal matter itself, but in the rock particles formity and shape of ear; second, ears well filled at tip; which constitute the surrounding soil and that through third, market condition and quality of grain. Whenever such agency plant food, such as potash, phosphoric acid these desirable qualities are lacking in any ear of corn and lime are liberated from those rock particles as well used in our breeding plat, very bad results have followed as from the decaying plants, so that a new generation of For this reson we have adopted a score card giving these vegetation can utilize them just as surely as plants can special points a much higher score than is usually use the phosphoric acid of an "acid phosphate" or the allowed. The following examples will illustrate this potash of a Strassfurt salt. In view of these stubborn 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. Ill

facts, what becomes of that oft-repeated, but illogical, the Congress. If the history of those trees could be admonition one sees in farm literature that manure is traced, it is not improbable that it would be found that a badly balanced soil ration and that legume manuring some of the varieties now popular came from that early only supplies nitrogen and vegetable matter and that planting. phosphoric acid and potash must be added or our soils "I am sure that Virginia can grow as choice apples as will be exhausted. When the truth is that the addition any State in the Uuion and as many of them to the acre. of humus to the soil is equivalent to the addition of Indeed, I believe that a small orchard in this State is potash and phosphoric acid also, as all practical exper- entitled to the world's record for the largest and longest ience demonstrates. When the four-course rotation, with profitable production of choice fancy apples. This orchard

it, its humus making turnips . and clover supplemented the belongs to Mr. J. H. Maxwell, whose father planted old English tri-field system with its humus destroying and it is located at Covesville in Albemarle county. It years of bare fallow and its two years of grain crops, is composed of fifteen Albemarle Pippin trees, which have undreamed of fertility was developed in fields that had produced largely for more than eighty years. One year been exhausted in raising wheat to feed Imperial Rome Mr. Maxwell shipped one hundred barrels of fancy apples eighteen hundred years before. It is ridiculous to talk gathered from them to Sublett and Cary, Richmond Vir- of soil exhaustion in this country where few fields are ginia, for which he received $700. Another year the more than fifty years from the forest, and that the apples from one of these trees were sold at the trees richest and most varied forest in the world, outside of for $5 a barrel, and Mr. Maxwell received $110 for the the tropics. Of course ,there are defective soils in all twenty-two barrels it yielded. This tree is now bearing countries. Some are too acid, some are too alkaline, a crop of apples which the Hood River Apple Growers' some lack phosphoric acid and some lack potash, some UDion of Oregon would sell for at least $50 if they had soils need oxygen—water-logged soils. But it is safe to them at Hood river. I measured it a few days ago and conclude that a rich growth of oaks and hickories, poplar found its circumference three feet from the ground to be and lime, gum and walnut bespeak a good all-around eight feet seven and a half inches. A moderate estimate soil for farm crops, both chemically and physically. of the market value of the apples on the fifteen old trees Such as a general thing are the soils in the South. They this year at Hood river prices would be $500. I state

have all the farmer needs to grow crops in plentiful store these facts to ascertain if a. member of this body, repre- and his duty is to develop their latent plant food. The senting as it does the best apple growing sections of this first six inches of soil is practically untouched yet and continent, knows of any record equal to that of this

if coming generations have not the energy and ingenuity orchard. If there is any, I should be glad to learn it. to bring new soil from below to gain more phosphates There is a tree about thirty-five years old on Mr. Max- and more potash let them starve and go naked, I say. well's place that is now bearing a crop which if packed Clay County, Ala. JOSHUA FRANKLIN. and marketed as the Hood River Apple Growers' Union

would manage it, would bring more than $180. It is APPLE RECORD FOR AN ALBEMARLE ORCHARD. probable that at the prices for which that organization World'sRecord for an Albemarle Orchard for the Largest sold its crop for this year, they would bring nearer $200, and longest Profitable Production of Choice and the quality of the fruit, is fully equal to the best Fancy Apples. Hood river pippins. Until three years ago, these trees Probably the greatest aggregation of scientific and were never sprayed, and they have never been properly practical horticulturists ever assembled met at Jamestown pruned, fertilized, or cultivated. Exposition in September last. "I hope many of you will visit our homes. Virginia The regular meeting of the American Pomological hospitality shines brightest in its homes. Visit them and Society, the Society for Horticultural Science, the Fed- enjoy the charm of this hospitality made vibrant by the eration of Horticultural Societies, and the Maryland State sweet-voiced, graceful, beautiful, and winsome women of Horticultural Society met there under arrangements made the Southland; then you will indeed taste the lotus of by the National Council of Horticulture upon invitation Virginia hospitality, and we shall know that you will of the authorities of the Exposition Company and the never lose an opportunity to return to us, for those who

Norfolk Horticultural and Pomological Society. once taste it, hunger for it ever after." The first session of the National Congress of Horti- Dr. Robinson's claim that the Maxwell orchard is culture, composed of delegates from various horticultural entitled to the world's record for long and profitable pro-

bodies in the United States and Canada, also met there. duction was not disputed, so that it is safe to claim that Dr. Samuel Adams Robinson, of Covesville, Virginia, was honor for Albemarle county. Invited to deliver the address of welcome for Virginia to this Congress. After a few cordial words of welcome, he said in part: Seed trade reports seem to point to a shortage of first "It is fitting for the first National Horticultural Con- quality seed potatoes at this time. The yields last sea- gress to meet so near the spot where the first fruit trees son were not only below the average, but the keeping brought to America were probably planted. It would be in quality was not of the best. Vegetable seeds generally teresting to know which of the seventy-eight varieties of are good quality, with the exception, perhaps, of tomata apples that Ray described in 1688 as being cultivated near London were first brought here. Possibly some member of seed in large quantities. this learned body will tell of them during the session of —

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Trucking, Garden and Orchard.

WORK FOR THE MONTH. genous fertilizers are most valuable for forcing the growth It is yet too early to plant any garden or truck crops of vegetable and truck crops, but they should not be ap- except in Tidewater Virginia or in Eastern North Carolina plied until near the time when the crop is to be planted or and South Carolina, where Irish potatoes and English in the case of nitrate of soda, when the crop is starting peas may be planted in the last half of the month if the growth. Pish scrap and cotton seed meal, both nitro- weather is open and the land in good order. The work of genous fertilizers, require some time to become available, preparing the land for the crops should, however, have and therefore should be applied some time before the crop attention at every opportunity so that when the time s planted, but not so early as the mineral fertilizers. Few comes for planting there will be no reason for delay. of the brands of commercial fertilizers offered on the mar- Whenever the land is dry enough, keep the plows running, ket are rich enough to meet the requirements of vege- but do not turn a furrow when the land is so wet that the table and truck crops, and we therefore submit a few soil will not turn off the mould-board in a nice, loose, formulae, giving the directions for making home mixtures crumbly condition. Land which has not been ploughed for these crops. Thoroughly mix the ingredients on the since the crops were gathered should be first ploughed barn floor by turning them over several times with the and then take up those which have been turned over shovel from one side of the floor to the other, and it is and cross plough them so as to further break and mis well to run the mixture through a riddle to take out the the soil. Read what we have written in the article on lumps and then break these fine and re-mix. Work for the Month on the farm on this subject. How- For Irish Potatoes.—Nitrate of soda, 300 pounds; cotton ever important it is for the general farmer to well pre- seed meal, 600 pounds; acid phosphate, 800 pounds; muri- pare his land by repeatedly ploughing and cultivating it ate of potash, 300 pounds, to make a ton. Apply at the before putting in his seed, it is infinitely more important rate of from 500 to 1,000 pounds to the acre. for the truck grower and gardener to well prepare it, as For, Beets and Lettuce.—300 pounds of nitrate of soda, no vegetable or truck crops can be successfully grown 800 pounds of cotton seed meal, 600 pounds of acid phos- except on land as finely prepared as possible. To grow phate, 300 pounds of muriate of potash. Apply at the rate these crops successfully and profitably, they must have an of 500 pounds to the acre. abundance of plant food readily available so as to induce For Cabbage, Cucumbers, Melons and Canteloupes. quick growth and early fitness for the market. Only land 300 pounds of nitrate of soda, 700 pounds of cotton seed finely prepared and richly fertilized can meet these require- meal, 750 pounds of acid phosphate, 250 pounds of muriate ments, and these conditions should be met as early as of potash. Apply at the rate of 50'0 pounds to the acre. possible in the season so that when the crops are sown For Asparagus.—200 pounds nitrate of soda, 700 pounds or planted they will find the proper condiions available. of cotton seed meal, 800 pounds of acid phosphate, 300 Plough the land deeply and throw the furrows up as high pounds of muriate of potash. Apply 800 pounds to the as possible so as to admit the sun and air and thus secure acre. drying and warming of the soil. After the land has been For Tomatoes and Egg Plants.—200 pounds of nitrate ploughed, apply the compost heaps which we advised to of Soda, 750 pounds of cotton seed meal, 750 pounds of be made earlier in the winter, broadcast, and apply this acid phosphate, 300' pounds of muriate of potash. Apply matter in liberal quantity. Twenty or 25 loads to the acre at the rate of 600 pounds to the acre. will not be too much. If acid phosphate and muriate of potash were not mixed in these compost heaps when they Asparagus beds should be worked over as soon as the were thrown up, these mineral fertilizers should now be ground is dry enough and be covered with a thick layer applied to the land and be worked in with the compost. of good rotted manure, mixed in accordance with the All vegetable crops are great consumers of these mineral above formula and be then covered with eight or ten fertilizers and from four hundred to five hundred pounds inches of fine soil. of acid phosphate and one hundred and fifty to two hundred pounds of muriate of potash can, with advantgae, be Strawberry plants may still continue to be set out. They applied per acre. It takes time for these mineral fertil- should be got out as soon as possible so as get well izers to become available after they are applied and there- to rooted before the hot weather sets in. fore the sooner they are applied the better. There need be no fear of their leaching away. If no compost is available, then apply the best rotted manure from the barn Strawberry beds coming into bearing this spring should yard liberally and use the acid phosphate and potash be worked over as soon as the land is dry enough and have with this. In an article in this issue will be found a report a top dressing of one hundred pounds of nitrate of soda, showing how much better returns can be secured from four hundred paunds of acid phosphate, and four hundred barn yard supplemented manure when with acid phosphate pounds of muriate of potash per acre. This should be and potash. Don't apply mixed commercial fertilizer at spread down each side of the row and be worked in with this time of the year, as it will only result in the loss of the cultivator. Mulch between the rows next month to the nitrogen (ammonia) before the crop is planted. Nitro- keep the berries clean, using pine tags or march hay. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 113

in the rows being care- Irish potatoes may begin to be set out in the latter half by boys and girls four feet apart the same side of the furrow so of the month if the land is in good order. Only set out ful to place all plants on the earliest varieties and not a fall crop of these, as they as to ensure equal width of rows. Each dropper is fol- have considerable risk of frost to run and may have to lowed by a careful hand with a hoe with which he covers his he re-planted. Fertilize liberally with the formula above the roots with one stroke of the hoe. He then places mentioned, as much as one hundred pounds to the acre foot on the soil covering the roots and presses it solid, deep. can is frequently applied. Set in rows two feet apart and fif- being careful not to bury the plant too Aman teen inches apart in the rows. Do not cut the sets too in this way easily plant one acre per day. In about ten closely. They should have two or three eyes left in each days cultivation is commenced and continued until a piece. matted rows is secured one foot wide, being careful not to English peas may be planted the last half of the month let the plants set too thick. After this the runners are free if the land is ready and the weather mild. They are hardy cut off close and the ground between the rows kept and even a sharp freeze does not hurt them much. Sow from weeds and grass. In January the plants are top- deeply and cover four or five inches treading the seed into dressed with 300 to 500 pounds of an 8-4-8 fertilizer, being the ground so as to compact the soil around it. careful only to apply it when the plants are dry. The berries ripen in this section of Alabama early in April.

If the weather is mild and the ground dry enough, The varieties grown are largely Klondike and Lady fall set cabbage plants should receive the first cultivation. Thompson. Five hundred dollars worth of berries per Cabbage plants may be yet set out from the seed beds. acre are regularly shipped with a net profit of $300. The fruit is all sold through well organized associations of Small patches of lettuce, radishes, and cresses may be shippers. seeded in sheltered spots for early salad. PEACH GROWING IN VIRGINIA. THE SCUPPERNONG GRAPE. (Extract from an address delivered by Prof. W. L. Phillips, The article in cur last issue on this grape seems to have State Entomologist, before the American Pomological attracted considerable attention as we have had numerous Society at Jamestown meeting, September, 1907.) letters on the subject asking for further information. About the first really commercial venture in peach Those desiring the latest information on this family of growing was an orchard of 4,000 trees planted by J. C. grapes (rotundifolia) will do well to write to the Director Moomaw in Botetourt county about 1SG5. The industry of the South Carolina Experiment Station, Clemson Col- grew from this small beginning until about 1890, when the lege, S. C, and ask him to send them Bulletin No. 132 census credits Botetourt county with 13,000, the adjoining just issued by that Station which deals fully with the county of Bedford with 62,000, Roanoke with 35,000' and subject. It should be clearly understood that this grape Fairfax with 50,000 trees. The counties of Scott, Wash- is only a success in the southeastern part of this State ington and Fittsylvania were credited each with over and in the States further South. In connection with the 50,000. The counties of Essex and Westmoreland in the demand for the grape for wine-making, Prof. Phillips in Tidewater section followed closely with 45,000 and 26,000, an address before the Fomological Society at its recent respectively, while the industry had made no progress Jamestown meeting stated that one winery—the Garrett Avorthy of note in Albemarle, Augusta and Frederick, Company, of Norfolk—makes over 1,500,0'00 gallons of wine now the banner counties. The figures indicate that every year almost wholly from scuppernong grapes and except in Botetourt county t he peach industry had that there is one vineyard of nearly 1,000 acres devoted scarcely begun in 1890. to the production of this grape just across the line dividing Desultory plantings were made, however, at a much this State from North Carolina and convenient to Norfolk, earlier date and at times good prices were obtained for to which point the grapes are sent for the use of the Gar- the fruit. An orchard was planted in Fairfax county by rett winery. D. C. Munson about 1852, the fruit from which sold for $4.50 per bushel in 1858. STRAWBERRY GROWING IN ALABAMA. Though the San Jose scale had done considerable harm

Our subscribers Messrs. Larkey and Son , of Scott and caused some reduction in the rate of planting peaches county, Virginia, write us that they are now growing soon after it became known, it has not affected this indus- strawberies and peaches in Alabama about forty-five try at all compared with the disease known as "Peach miles north of Florida. The advantage they thus secure Yellows." This disease destroyed the orchard of Mr. in extending their plantings South is the ability to cater J. C. Moomaw at Cloverdale in Botetourt county about to the early market. The land is in the Long leaf pine 1878, and, though the number of trees in the county is section and is a dark sand loam underlaid with red subsoil. given as 105,000' in 1900, I feel quite sure there are not now Strawberry planting is done in November and December in the county 25,000 bearing trees. The nearby counties and they have known the first ripe berries to be picked of Bedford, Franklin, Roanoke and Montgomery felt the the 21st February following. The planting is done in scourge of this disease at a somewhat later period. the following expeditious manner. After thoroughly pre- After this outbreak, large orchards were grown on the paring the land the rows are marked off with open fur- same soil in Botetourt county some of which were destroyed rows thirty inches apart. In these furrows a fertilizer in 1898 and later by San Jose scale. The "Yellows," after distributor is run mixing 300 pounds to the acre of the first serious outbreak, appears to have lain dormant, specially prepared fertilizer. The plants are then dropped or nearly so, until within the last ten years. It is now 114 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

threatening the very life of the industry in the counties and control peach yellow's practically without the of Albemarle, Fairfax, Frederick, Shenandoah, etc., and cooperation of his neighbors. Is quite widely disseminated in many sections of the Virginia is preeminently an apple growing State, but State where peaches are only grown for home consump- the growth of peaches, cherries, small fruits, etc., should tion. have a very prominent place in the orchard economy. Why the industry has declined in the counties of Scott The apple being largely a biennial crop, the demand for and Washington in southwest Virginia, I am not prepared labor is larger during a period of about two months at to state, for the climatic and soil conditions are certainly gathering time, once in two years, and should there not favorable to the growth of this fruit. be a corresponding development in growth of the above The late frosts in Tidewater and Middle Virginia oper- truits, the labor problem would soon be beyond control. ate quite seriously against this industry, though, as men- By growing these fruits, however, and having them to tioned previously, Essex and Westmorland counties have ripen successively through the year, a large number of attained in the past considerable note, and Greensville laborers can be held in the vicinity thus helping to pre- county is now building up the industry. vent the necessity of importing such a large number of While the increase in peach growing in Albemarle, workmen for gathering apples. Augusta, Fairfax, Frederick and other counties was The labor problem alone would make it undesirable for marked between 1890 and 1900, amounting in some cases a grower to plant an over large acreage of any fruit, to as high as 1,000' per cent., the increase since that date, especially if the entire neighborhood follows along the for which we have no records except those gathered by same line. I feel quite sure of my position in stating the Crop Pest Commission, has been almost as marvelous. that the best returns are likely to be obtained from inten- The number of trees examined by the "Yellows" inspec- sive work plantings that aggregate, on the whole, less than tors in Frederick county is a little over 250,000', though 25,000 trees.

I am quite sure the total number of trees in the county must reach 500,000. The increase in Albemarle, Augusta. SMALL CANNERIES ON THE FARM. Shenandoah and Rockingham counties has been about as Editor Southern Planter: marked. These long winter nights cannot be utilized to better advantage than planning out our work for the coming As a rule, the later peaches are grown so that the year. In looking for means of getting more cash from main crop is ready for market about the latter part of products, many farmers would find it profitable to can July, just after the bulk of the Georgia crop has been their surplus fruit and vegetables. Several small can- disposed of. With such peaches as Late Crawford, Stump, ning outfits are now being advertised at from $5.00 up, Bilyeu, Heath, Salway, Smock, Albright, ect, the market any of which will do good work and pay handsomely, can be held well into October, then there is very little but a home-made outfit with a much larger capacity can competition. Some of these late peaches often bring be made by any one. For $10 an outfit can be made upwards of $3 per five-eighth bushel crate. I have known which will easily put up 25,000 cans in a season. All that a number of trees at three years of age to bear two and will be needed is a tank with wooden sides and sheet a half bushels of No. 1 peaches. Estimating 100 trees iron bottom placed over a rock or brick fire box for boil- per acre, this gives something like $250 gross proceeds ing the cans, several sheet iron baskets to set the canst even if only $1 per bushel is realized for the fruit. in in the tank and lift them out, a gasoline or kerosene oil The industry has developed in spite of the fact that blow heater and soldering irons. The blow heater and Peach Yellows has been prevalent in a large part of the solder irons will cost about $6.50, two sheets of sheet iron State during the entire period, though, as mentioned for the tank and baskets will cost about $2 more. There above, the disease now threatens to destroy the industry are a great many other conveniences that can be added entirely. It is interesing to note that a Yellow's law was from time to time as experience shows the need for them, enacted about 1890, but the opposition to it was so great but with this simple outfit as good work can be done as that nothing was accomplished. The growers are now, with the most expensive plant, and rapidly enough to can however, alive to this great question, and there are, at all the products a small farmer is likely to have until he present, forty-two inspectors at work in the State. The has gained sufficient experience for a larger outfit. foremost counties in this fight are Augusta and Fairfax, Henry Co., Va. RETRAC. which have appropriated $60'0 and $1,000 respectively, to aid in the inspection work and enforcement of the law. TOMATO GROWING. Editor Southern Planter: The number of trees in Floyd county has increased more The growing of the tomato—a member of the "solanum,' since than 500 per cent, 1890, though the bulk of these family, once thought to he poisonous and called the "love plantings are from fifteen to twenty-five miles from a apple"—has become one of the important productions of point. in this shipping The product county and also In Maryland. It covers quite a large territory, particularly on FranklinTTrcitiVliTi andQiirl atnf crime,some otherritViov pointsnninto distantrHofor** 4V/^*v^ f\i~ **^41_ .•> »~ . r ,. , . ... , . . from the rail- the Eastern Shore, and is proving quite remunerative to road is largely used for canning purposes, which proves both growers and canners. It ranks very high as a re- that the peach industry is not entirely dependent upon plenisher of depleted soils, always improving the ground railway facilities. There are a large number of isolated on which it is grown by its luxurious vegetation. coves in this and other counties where a large grower It grows best in red clay soils that contain a certain could purchase a section almost surrounded by mountains per cent, of soluble sdlica and iron. The soil should be well 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 115

ploughing drained and prepared for the crop by thorough One of the diseases of the tomato plant, like all other and subsoiling. and rolled and harrowed to a fine condi- solanums, Is of the character of a blight, which withers tion. The fertilizer should be put on about half (200 the leaves and leaves the fruit about half grown and of pounds) by a drill and the other half in and around the a pale red color containing very little solid meat. This plants just after the plant is set in the soil either by hand shows that the soil is not in good condition and does not or the plant setter. The rows for the tomato plants contain any plant food that is available for the tomato, should be about three and a half feet apart, set in hills although it might be for something else. The average apart. the plants price or continuous rows three feet When for tomatoes is about $9.00 per ton, which is 15 are set by a plant setter they can only be cultivated one cents per basket, and, running about eight tons to the way, therefore, the ground should be put in very nice acre, yields about $70 to the acre, and certainly seems to condition and, immediately after the plants are set, they be a better money crop than corn, wheat or potatoes, and should be worked with a light harrow. They should be as the demand seems unlimited—it being more used than worked every eight or ten days, depending upon the any other variety of canned goods—it is bound to become moisture in the soil—the dryer the soil, the more frequently one of the crops of the future. They are exceedingly and deeper they should be worked. When the vines get wholesome and fill a long felt want-^a cheap canned vege- in bloom pretty generally, then lay by with a smaller fur- table, an anti-scorbutic that can be carried to every part of row thrown to the plant, and now is the time to sow crim- the world, receiving from the earth its own sustenance son clover seed, or any other grass or clover seed that and returning as much or more than it receives. you may desire, letting the vines protect the tender The canning of tomatoes is a busy and interesting sprouts from the seed during the winter. operation in a modern equipped factory where everything It also makes an excellent preparation for a crop of is convenient. The tomatoes are received by weight on wheat, which can be easily put in by running a disc har- platform scales situated convenient to the office where the load is row over the vines, cutting them up and then turning weighed, baskets, wagons and all. They are then driven them down, pack them with a roller and sow the wheat to the receiving shed, which is near the scalder, with a disc drill—300 pounds of phosphate to the acre and unloaded. The same number of empty baskets are can be used with good effect, insuring a stand of clover then put in the wagon and the wagon and baskets returned or timothy. to the scales and the weight is taken and This method of growing yields good returns, generally deducted from the full wagon, showing the net weight. After eight and sometimes twelve tons to the acre and leaves the receipt of a few tons, the scalder is started the land ready for a crop of hay or wheat the next sea- and the tomatoes are distributed to the peelers at the quality of rate of son, with the the soil very much improved ten tons per hour. After being peeled and all by a large per cent of humus and other plant food, in fact, defective and green parts cut out, they start on their it journey to almost changes the condition of the soil. The seed the filler, which automatically fills forty cans a should be sown in beds in the early spring and covered minute, if necessary, and even more. The cars then pass with fine soil very lightly. They should be in rows and under a rotary brush which cleans off the top and the the ground over the seed slightly raised so that when solder edged cap is placed on the top and the can passes the seeds begin to come through a small rake can remove on to the capper, which adjusts itself to the can and caps the earth over them. They should be worked at once, twelve at every complete movement. The cans then go and, if too thick, should be thinned out by hand. When on their journey to the boiling tanks, where they are about eight inches high they should be set out in the placed in a large iron tray and lowered in boiling water ground, care being taken to keep the young plants in from thirty-five to forty-five minutes. They are handled muddy earth if the ground is very dry. by a steam crane which takes them to the cooling shed Too much care cannot be taken with the plant beds. where they are inspected and prepared" for labelling and They have to be watched for worms and potato bugs and, boxing. The canning house should be convenient to a If necessary, use a very weak solution of Paris Green on railroad so that the empty cans can be put directly in the young vines—one ounce to half barrel of water will the second story ready to come down the spout to the kill the insects and not injure the plant. It should be put fillers, care being taken to keep the can bottom down so with on the sprayer, not too heavy, as the slightest parti- that every stroke of the filler will fill a can. The canned cle will kill the worm or bug without injuring the plant. goods should be kept in the end of the canning house next Tomatoes should be gathered in boxes or baskets hold- to the switch so as to save handling so much; in fact, ing about sixty pounds. They haul better in square boxes they should be piled in the extreme end next to the although the ordinary peach basket is very much used. switch. Labelling is generally done by hand, as an The varieties of the tomato are innumerable, but be cer- expert labeller will compete with a labelling machine. tain to get a fair sized, perfectly round tomato with no The cans are placed in a box holding two dozen after depression at either end. The canner generally furnishes being labelled, the boxes being stenciled before filling. the seed so as to have them unmixed in their color. In The waste portions of the tomatoe, passed through a picking tomatoes great care should be taken to get them pulping machine, can be barreled up for ketchup for which uniformly ripe and all the same color; a well ripened there is always a demand, thus adding to the profit of tomato has very little water and is always desired by the the business. packers. A well grown tomato raised on proper soil will A word should be said about keeping the factory clean. have a very small per cent, of water and will fill more It should be placed in a position where there is drainage cans to the ton than a watery and badly colored fruit. and thoroughly washed out with hot water through a hose 116 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

every night; not only the floors, but all the machinery interests of the State. The Society presented a strong case should be kept perfectly clean. before the committee showing how much greater progress

Worcester Co., Md. EDWIN J. DIRICKSON. was being made in the development of apple production in other States. Especially in the West and Northwest The above article is written by one of the most success where the Legislatures had been liberal in support of the ful growers and canners of tomatoes in Maryland, and local horticultural society's efforts. The fruit produced will, we hope, be of assistance to growers in this State. in these States was competing strongly with Virginia We note that upon one point the writer is not as definite grown fruit in the markets of the world and being sold as we could have wished—that is, as to the best fertilizer for higher prices than our fruit owing to the eare ex- to use. We would like to hear further from him on this. pended in its production, packing and marketing, thus The Maryland Experiment Station, in a Bulletin on this making it more attractive to buyers though intrinsically subject has this to say on the subject: "Stable manure* not so good as our fruit. It was stated that apples from at a dollar per ton is probably the cheapest fertilizei Oregon and other Western and Northwestern States were known. This, at the rate of twenty tons to the acre, can being actually sold in this State in competition with our be ploughed down in the fall in a fresh state or rotted own production and fetching higher prices. The Society and applied before re-ploughing in the spring. If the sup- aims, if it secures the appropriation asked for, to put ply of stable manure is limited, it can be used in smallei men into the field to instruct orchardists in the care of quantity in combination with commercial fertilizers and their orchards and the grading and packing of the fruit often give better and more economical results than by the and to give attention to the finding of new markets for our exclusive use of either of them. If stable manure is out product. There can be no question that the fruit interests of the question, commercial fertilizer may be used, and of the State deserve the help which is sought and that if applied on a sod field that has been fall ploughed, will if given it will result in the enhancement of the taxable give excellent results. The best way to obtain a reliable property of the State and thus more than justify the ex- fertilizer is to buy the materials and mix at home. In penditure. Virginia is the oldest apple producing State most cas«s a fertilizer that will analyze in nitrogen, in the country and it produces varieties than which no phosphoric acid and potash relatively about the same as better are grown anywhere, but there has been great dis- barn yard manure will give the best results. See, how- regard of the requirements of modern orchard manage- ever, that some of the nitrogen is in a form readily avail- ment and a want of care as to the varieties to be planted able, preferably in nitrate of soda. The following formula in different sections and especially has there been gross may be used for mixing a good fertilizer for this crop: carelessness in putting the fruit on the markets in the Dissolved phosphate rock (acid phosphate) 600' pounds. best and most attractive ways. All these points will have Dried blood or tankage 900 pounds consideration by the Society and they will hope by a Nitrate of Soda 300 pounds. strong organization to correct what is wrong and make Muriate of potash 200 pounds fruit growing more profitable. We would urge our readers to ask their representatives in the General Assembly 2000 pounds. to support the bill offered by the society. The mixture would analyze, approximately—nitrogen, per 6 cent; phosphoric acid, 4 to 5 per cent.; potash, 5 per PROFESSOR MASSEY'S NEW BOOK, "PRACTICAL cent. FARMING." This is a good mixture to use without manure and This new book is probably the best and most generally should be applied at the rate of 500 pounds to 750 pounds valuable book which Prof. Massey has yet written. It per acre. If the land has been well enriched with manure ought to be in the hands of every Southern farmer and -all that will be netessary is to supply some readily avail- we are anxious that it should be. To aid in this we will abe plant food to give the plants a start. A good formula send the book and the Southern Planter for one year at for this would be: the price of the book alone, $1.50, or we will send the Acid phosphate 175 pounds. Southern Planter for three years and the book for $2.00. Nitrate of soda 100' pounds. Sulphate of potash 25 pounds. The old saying that "cultivation is manure" may not be entirely correct, but cultivation certainly does enable Apply this quantity per acre in the furrow before list- the plants to derive the greatest benefits from the fertil- ing. Bone meal may be substituted for the dissolved South izers used. Cultivation also conserves the supply of Carolina rock (acid phosphate).—Ed. moisture in a dry season, and by keeping the soil constantly loose and open, admits air to the roots. If the soil Is THE VIRGINIA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. left slightly ridged over the row or hills when the potatoes A representative influential and committee of the mem- are planted, cultivation can be begun before the shoots bers of this society with Dr. S. A. Robinson as chairman appear above the surface. has been before a committee of the Legislature in support After the plants attain a height of ten to twelve inches, of a bill which the society has introduced in the General draw up the earth to form a ridge or hill about the plants, Assembly under which it is that asked the Legislature but before this is done, extra feeding can be given by shall appropriate of the sum $5,000 to be applied by the working the soil away from the row and sowing another Society in advancing the pomological and horticultural dressing of fertilizer along both sides of the stalks, after- wards throwing the loose earth up to the vines. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. 117

Live Stock and Dairy.

THE HYGEIA HERD OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS. by Aaggie Prince of Wayne, all of whose daughters aver- An Example of Royal Breeding—Pontiac Calypso's Son. age over 21 pounds butter each. He was a cross between Editor Southern Planter: Royal Aaggie and Princess of Wayne, daughter of Queen It may be of interest as well as a source of profit to of Wayne, spoken of above, who averaged over 42 pounds the readers of The Planter to learn something of the of milk per day for her entire milking period of twelve most famous families of the Holstein-Friesians. We can, years nine and a half months. So much for the families perhaps, best follow the subject by tracing the breeding to which Pontiac Calypso's Son traces through his sire.

of one of the direct descendants of several of these His dam, Pontiac Calypso, is one of the best, if not first, families. among the daughters of the Champion Sire, Hengerveld The history of the breed in America began in 1795 DeKol. At two years she produced, in an official test, with an importation into New York State of a few head 15.96 pounds of butter in a week, at three years 23.5 from the Netherlands, where for over two thousand years pounds, and at five years 28.43 pounds in seven days; they had been bred pure. The first practical work, how- 114.67 pounds in thirty days. Her sire, Hengerveld ever, of introducing and developing the breed in America DeKol, has over 80 A. R. O. daughters, 10 with first calf was begun in 1861 by an importation made into Massa- averaging 17 1-2 pounds butter each; 7 average 26.08 chusetts by Winthrop Chenery. Since then importations pounds and 20 average 23.4 pounds. He was from Maga- have been made from time to time by various breeders all dora and by a son of DeKol 2d by Sir Abbekerk, a direct over the country. descendant of the two great cows Tiraniaand Mechthilde. Among the families first imported and of which our Magadora was from the Ex-Champion Butter Cow, example is a direct descendant are Aaggie, Pauline Paul Netherland Hengerveld, A. R. O. 26.66 pounds, by Milla's Wayne, Dekol 2d, Netherland, Pietertje, and Empress. Pietertje Netherland. In the history of official testing Aaggie was imported in 1879. The following year, while but 56 cows have produced 100 pounds of butter or over carrying twins, she gave 18,004 pounds of milk. Queen of in thirty days in official test; of this number, 25 trace to Wayne was the first of this family to be brought to Milla's Pietertje Netherland. America. She gave, at 12 years old, in one year, 29,008 The dam of Pontiac Calypso was Lady Themis from pounds of milk, and in the twelve years nine and a half Useful and by Calumbo '93, the sire of the dam of the Ex- months following the birth of her first calf, she gavo World's Champion two year old, Pontiac Calumbo, who 195,770 pounds of milk, a daily average of 42 pounds for produced, in an official test, in seven days 19.5 pounds every day of that time. Fauline Paul's butter record of butter, and at four years, 24.7 pounds. 311 3-4 ounces in seven days was the largest butter record Space will not permit me to go more into detail in this reported at that time. Empress had a milk record of article, but let me, as a summary, note the results 114 pounds in one day. Dekol 2d, to whom Fontiac obtained by the intelligent crossing of the best families Calypso's Son traces twice, was, without question, the of the breed. Looking back from Pontiac Calypso, in most wonderful cow of the breed and the certainty ol whom all these blood lines center, we find six cows who her remarkable powers of transmission is constantly being hold or have held Championship of the World in butter demonstrated by the extraordinary records of her progeny. production. Four of his nearest dams average, in official At eleven years old she produced in an official test test, 27.36 pounds butter in seven days. He has 24 A. R. 26.57 pounds of butter in seven days from 536 3-4 pounds O. half-sisters, one a World Champion. His dam has 79 of milk. One of her daughters produced 24.15 pounds of A. R. O. half-sisters, one a World Champion. His sire butter, while her seven sons have over 160 A. R. O. daugh- has 45 A. R. O. half-sisters, one a World Champion. ters, one hundred of which have records averaging 19.6 Experience teaches us that the old adage "Blood will pounds each. tell," is as true of the bovine as in the human race, and

Let us now trace the lines of descent from these fam- it is well to bear this fact in mind when buying founda- ilies as from generation to generation they intertwine, tion stock for a dairy herd.

finally culminating in Pontiac Calypso's Son. I might say in conclusion that the term "A. R. O." Pontiac Calypso's Son was from Pontiac Calypso and means Advanced Registry Official, and when used in con- by Beryl Wayne's Paul DeKol, sire of 24 A. R. O. daugh- nection with a record, indicates that the cow was tested ters, including the World's Champion Yearling, Shady- under the supervision of a representative of a State brook Gerben Parthenea 4th, who, at twenty months Experiment Station. This representative watches the thirteen days, produced in seven days 17.85 pounds butter, milking, weighs, samples, and tests the milk. Sworn affi- her milk testing 6.79 per cent. fat. He was from Beryl davit is made to the correctness of the record by the offi- Wayne, A.'R. O. 27.87 pounds, and by DeKol 2d's Paul cial tester, the owner of the cow, the feeder and milker, i DeKol, sire of 45 A. R. O. daughters, 20 of which average and also the director of the Station under which the test 23.22 pounds each, including the World's Champion to was made. All A. R. O. records are made under the same j secured. ! 1907, Aaggie Cornucopia Pauline, A. R. O. 34.31 pounds. rules so that perfect uniformity is He was from the great DeKol 2d, and by Paul DeKol, a I will try to furnish The Planter with a cut of Pontiac j son of Fauline Paul, and by another son of DeKol 2d. Calypso's Son some time in the near future. To return once more to Beryl Wayne, the dam of Pon- J. B. LOOMIS, tiac's sire. We find she was from Beryl 3d's Empress and Crozet, Va. Superintendent Hygeia Herd. 118 THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. [February,

PYAEMIC ARTHRITIS. puration or pervious urachus; traumatism is also perma A Disease Attacking Young Foals, Calves, Lambs and Pigs. ment in the injured region. Editor Southern Planter: Post mortems reveal evidences of general pyaemia. Prior to the more recent bacteriological research, the Commencing with the umbilicus, we find suppurative in- theories advanced regarding Fyaemic Arthritis in young flammation along its course, with thickening of the umbili- animals were as numerous as the writers. Observed in cal vein. Within the inner umbilical ring abscess forma-

all species, it affects particularly colts, calves, lambs, and tion is usually present, with thrombosis of the portal vein; young pigs. Up to the middle of the last century, Lecoq the synoval membranes are thickened and reddened, the reports one-fifth of sucklings destroyed by it. Out of 187 synoval fluid increased in quantity and opaque, which colts that died in the Provincial breeding stud, Wurten- shows the presence of numerous streptococcis, upon bac- berg, during fifteen years, 85 were killed by this disease. teriological examination. The appearance of the articular progress of While its frequency has diminished with the cartilage will vary with the duration and degree of attack. hygiene in stables and barns, its mortality remains 50 to When death occurs within two or three days of the onset, 90 per cent, of the subjects affected, and most of those very little change may be noticed, but where the attack that survive remain with persistent chronic swellings of has been prolonged for weeks, extensive ulceration is the joints, and continue to be sickly and backward in usually present, frequently extending into the bone. About growth. the affected joints purulent infiltration between the ten- Causes. dons and ligaments is usually extensive, foci of infection In 1869 Bollinger first drew attention to the correct may be present in nearly all tissues of the body, especi- etiology of this form of Arthritis, when he demonstrated ally liver, lungs, kidneys, muscles, and subcutaneaus tis- primary navel it to be a general infection proceeding from sue. Evidences of pleurisy, endocarditis, and pericarditis infection, principally by the streptococcis vulgaris, which are rarely wanting, with fatty degeneration of important naturally and easily occurred at the time of birth through affected organs. the navel soon after birth coming in contact with infected Treatment. soil or bedding, giving rise to certain pathogenic condi- The treatment in these cases is limited to its preven- tions about the umbilical vessels (Omphalo-Fhlebitis) with tion. The proper disinfection and dressing of the umbili- thrombosis of the portal veins and its branches to the cus (navel cord) at the time it is severed prevents this liver, followed by general pyaemia. trouble. It is the only preventative measure known to Symptoms. us. (Moore.) All authors lay great stress on prophy- Frequently a chain of general symptoms precede articu- laxis, but where the disease is comparatively rare, or where lar manifestation, their duration, however, are in keeping colts are foaled in the absence of attendants, such meas- with the severity or virulence of the infection, while all ures are likely to be overlooked or applied too late; but cases of neglected pervious urachus (according to our where promptly and properly done, there is little or no experience) have led to pyaemic arthritis, this condition danger. As previously stated, a neglected persistent is not essential to its production. The earlier manifesta- urachus will always lead to this form of arthritis, such tions are usually those of fever with indifference or entire conditions demand prompt attention; the measures recom- lack of desire to suck, the little subject is listless and mended are clamping or ligating the umbilical stump. We gaunt; in mild cases, these symptoms may be overlooked have not found this satisfactory. Others again resort to and the first noticeable symptom is that of lameness, injecting the urachus with such irritant antiseptics as which at first stimulates traumatism. Metastasis, quickly iodine, carbolic acid, and nitrate of silver solutions. These followed by suppuration being usually sufficient to unveil are excellent when carefully done, but are attended with Is its true identity to the experienced. The umbilicus danger if the anatomy of the parts is not accurately swollen, painful and suppurating, the patient lies down known. We have found astringents, externally, give the most of its time, is feverish and becomes rapidly emaci- best results without risk. ated, the affected joints are much swollen, hot and pain- Among the drugs most frequently resorted to when lame ful, the animal being unable to bear weight upon the arthritis is apparent are salicylic acid, salicylate of soda, leg; foetid diarrhoea followed by constipation usually quinine, hyposulphite of soda, arsenic, various iron prep- occurs; such complications as are usual in pyaemia set arations with laxatives as, oil, salts, calomel, etc., giving disturbances, in, opthalmia, pneumonia, and nervous surgical and antiseptic attention to the joints where sup- quickly followed by a fatal termination. puration occurred, yet with these our cases were tedious Course. and unsatisfactory, the mortality varying between fifty In foals, the course is usual acute. The average dura- and ninety per cent., those which did not die remained prog- tion being from a few days to as many weeks. The sickly and unprofitable. nosis is very unfavorable; estimates of mortality range The spring of 1906 was marked by severe loss among from 50 to 90 per cent., the remainder gain health slowly foals in parts of Ontario, one practitioner of our acquaint- if at all. ance having as many as twenty cases on hand at once. Differential Diagnosis. By his consent and in co-operation with the Pasteur Vac- The metastatic character of this disease is very sug- cine Company, Chicago, we placed ten 10 c.c. bottles anti- gestive of articular rheumatism, but the latter's rarity to streptococcis serum in his hands for trial, giving him attack young animals and far greater rarity to suppura- directions for his guidance. Out of the five cases treated, tion serves as a guidance, especially when the former is four made rapid and complete recoveries, the fifth, as he sup- associated with the usual manifestation of umbilical expressed it, was beyond all hope of recovery before the 1908.] THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. 119

serum arrived. In the spring of 1907, we had the pleas diagnosis being pyaemic arthritis, we at once resorted lire of witnessing some very rapid and complete recoveries to serum treatment, lameness and swelling increased

in typical and severe cases. Experience with it has taught during the delay in procuring serum, but disappeared as

us that large doses (10 c.c.) daily are necessary for a two suddenly as it came after three days' injection leaving to three weeks old foal. We have seen no advantage or the colt as thrifty as its mate. disadvantage in dividing the quantity, giving 5 c.c. morning Summary. and evening. As soon as resolution is established, reduce Pyaemic arthritis is a disease of young animals, due the dose to half, or even less, throughout the illness. to infection gaining access to the system through the navel Where the disease is prevalent, it is advisable to give wound coming in contact with soil, dirty floors or 6 to 10 c.c. immuning doses, on eighth and fifteenth day soiled bedding, shows itself by suppuration of the navel which, with proper care of the umbilicus at birth, will followed by general symptoms of illness with lameness effectually prevent the trouble. favorite for Our remedy and suppuration of the affected joints, which if not checked persistence of the urachus consists in frequent applica- early, ermlnates in death or else leaves the patient sickly tions of a saturated solution of and borax, to which alum and unprofitable. Preventative treatment consists in dis- should be added an amount of carbolic acid equal to two infection and protection of the navel at the moment of per cent, of the whole mixture. the disease has When birth, providing the animal good hygienic quarters the been well established, before serum treatment is attempted first few days of its life, and where infection has already and extensive suppuration about the joints has taken taken place an early resort to antitreptococcic serum place, no time should be lost in giving exit the pua to coupled with thorough disinfection of parts involved, good at the most dependent parts of the abscess, the resulting general care, with well regulated generous diet of the cavity should be carefully flushed out with warm antisep- mother. JNO. SPENCER, Veterinarian. tic solutions. Resulting enlargements may be lessened Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, or dispersed with such absorbents as tr. iodine combined Blacksburg, Virginia. with daily friction. The patient should be kept under the best hygienic conditions, the mother should have equally COLANTHA 4TH'S JOHANNA 1849 A. R. O. good attention, with careful but generous diet. THE HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN QUEEN OF ALL DAIRY Among cases so treated by us we will give details of two COWS. which represent both extremities in severity of attack: No. 1. Grade filly. On the seventeenth day after birth, Official Records: the owner noticed the foal was lame in left hock, which, Sufficient fat for 32 lbs., 14 ozs. commercial butter in upon examination, was found swollen and painful; suspect- 7 days; 129 lbs., 5 ozs. in 30 days; 243 lbs., 2 ozs. in 60 ing injury, he consulted us. Local treatment was pre- days; and 20 lbs., 2.5 ozs. in 7 days, beginning th© scribed. The third day following, our attention was called record 339 days after freshening. to another suspected injury of the right hind fetlock. Our interest was at once aroused sufficiently to visit his Seml-Official Record: farm and make a personal examination, when we recog- Sufficient fat for 1,164.63 lbs. commercial butter in 365 nized a typical case of pyaemio arthritis. foal The days; 27,432.5 lbs. milk in the same period of time. was very lame, listless, gaunt, and required aid to rise Colantha 4th's Johanna, 8 years, 1 month, 19 days old and suck. Very little outward manifestation of suppura- at date of last calving, is owned by Mr. W. J. Gillet, tion was evident about the umbilicus, yet the stump was Rosendale, Wis., president of the Wisconsin Dairymen's hard and c. c. tender. 5 serum were given daily, which Association and ex-president of the Holstein-Friesian delayed the apparent rapid progress of the disease; the Association of America. Mr. Gillet has for many years colt's appetite improved somewhat and slight general im- bred for form as well as for function, and the wonderful provement was noted. On the fifth day following, a large records made by this great cow bred by him show that amount of pus was evacuated from the hock, which did the combination is not incompatible. not involve the synoval membrane; about the same time Both the official and the semi-official tests of Colantha extensive sloughing occurred about fetlock, the extending 4th's Johanna were made under the supervision of the to the coronet. Two days later an abscess of considerable Wisconsin Agricultural College, and Prof. F. W. Woll, proportion appeared over the region, lumbar followed by the officer in charge of tests of dairy cows in Wisconsin, a painful swelling of the left stifle, when we increased in referring to the early ofiicial part of the work of this the dose to 5 c. c. morning and evening, improvement at cow, wrote as follows: "Wisconsin can now boast of pos- once becoming apparent, resolution taking place suffi- sessing the champion butter fat producing cow of the ciently rapid in the stifle to prevent suppuration. The Holstein-Friesian or any other breed. Colantha 4th's abscess on the back healed very rapidly, nothing event- Johanna, bred and owned by W. J. Gillet, Rosendale, Wis., ful except a rapid recovery took place, the only of trace recently finished an official test, begun forty-nine days the disease existing being a slight blemish of the fetlock after calving, in which she produced in seven consecutive where sloughing was extensive; the foal has developed days 651.7 lbs. milk containing 28.176 butter fat, equiva- as well as its associates which escaped. lent to 32.86 lbs of commercial butter, thus placing her Case No. 2. Grade filly. Apparently healthy until the at the head of the list of cows with 7-day official records. third week after birth, when it suddenly and without visi- She also captured the 30-day record by her production of ble cause developed a painful swelling in one stifle; our 110.833 lbs. of butter fat, equivalent to 129.3 lbs. of com- 120 THE SOUTHE TLN PLANTEE. [February,

mercial butter, as well as the GO-day record by producing 2.736 lbs, of butter fat, showing an average of 3.64 per 208.398 lbs. of butter fat, equivalent to 243.13 lbs butter. cent. fat. This average daily production of milk was

The production of Colantha 4th's Johanna is certainly equal to nearly 36 quarts, and the fat contained in it phenominal, and will, therefore, be likely to be discredited would have made 3.19 lbs. of the best commercial butter. by many who do not know much about the development What breed but the Holstein-Friesian could produce such of modern dairy cows or about the system of official a cow? testing. Concerning the cow herself, at the close of her 63-day VIRGINIA STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. official test, Prof. Woll wrote: "Colantha 4th's Johanna This Association which has now been incorporated with dropped a fine, strong bull calf on December 19, 1906. T. O. Sandy as president, Westmoreland Davis as vice- Her feed during the main 7-day test was about 30 lbs. president, and Prof. W. D. Saunders as secretary and treas- silage made from well-eared and matured corn 10 lbs. urer, is making application to the General Assembly for clover hay, 30 lbs, sugar beets, 21 lbs of a mixture of an appropriation of $7,500 to enable it to develop greater equal parts by weight of bran, ground oats and gluten interest in the production of dairy products in the State, feed, with 3 lbs of linseed oil meal. This was her maxi- and to have supervision over the sale of feeds for stock mum feed at six weeks from calving, the allowance of in the State. The necessity for work in this direction grain having been gradually increased to this amount is very urgent, as at the present time 85 per cent, of the from 12 lbs. at the beginning of the test. According to dairy products consumed in the State are brought into standard reference tables this ration contains about 40.88 it from outside the State. Even the comparatively small lbs. dry matter, 4.94 lbs digestible protein, 24.44 lbs. quantity of farmers' butter made in the State is to a digestible carbo-hydrates and fat, the nutritive ratio large extent bought up by the butter renovators and car- being 1 to 4.9. At the time of my visit to the farm, the ried out of the State, and then returned in the form of cow had been eating a daily ration like this for a week, renovated butter, or oleomargarine. The quality of this and one consisting of only a few pounds less grain for a farmers' butter is usually of so low a grade that it can- period of several weeks, and she was ready for her feed not be sold in its original condition in competition with at every meal time. Her bright eyes and soft, glossy coat western and northern creamery products, except to a very testified that she was in the pink of condition and appar- limited extent and at a very low price. There is a wide ently rather enjoying herself. Her production on the last field for the Dairy Association to educate the farmers of day of the 60-day test, of 101.5 lbs. milk containing 3.611 the State in the making of high grade butter, and if this lbs. fat, also furnishes evidence that she was not played is properly undertaken it cannot fail to result in great out by the heavy feeding and phenomenal production profit to our farmers. The natural conditions in the during the preceding two months. State favor the building up of a great industry here, That Prof. Woll was quite right in saying that Colantha and it is to be hoped that the Legislature will give the 4th's Johanna was not played out at the end of the 63-day appropriation asked for. The officers of the Association official test, made during the early part of the lactation are practical dairymen and good business men, and the period, is shown by her wonderful production, computed affairs of the Association could not be in better hands semi-officially for the year, of 27, 432.5 lbs. milk containing to carry on this educational work. The necessity for the 998.26 lbs of butter fat, a production so very large that exercise of supervision over stock feeds is also urgent, it cannot be fully comprehended without -some analysis as at present Virginia is practically the dumping ground An 8-gallon can of milk contains 67 lbs., and this cow for all kinds of rubbishy feeds which are not allowed to produced over 409 such cans (13,063 quarts), which (cans be sold in other States. We hope our readers will included) would weigh about 14 tons and make very fail to ask their representatives in the General Assembly respectable loads for 14 teams. During the past year the to support the application for an appropriation for this average price of such milk in the cities and villages of Association. Other States make large appropriations for Wisconsin has been 6 cents per quart, and at that price the advancement of the dairy interests, and find it to the milk, if sold, would have bronght $783.78, or about their advantage to do so, and we should not fail to do as much as the milk from four average good untility dairy likewise. cows.

It will be admitted by any skilled butter maker that As showing what even a nut tree is capable of yield- 998.26 lbs of butter fat is sufficient to produce 1,164.63 lbs. ing as an investment, just ponder over these figures from of the best of commercial butter, and the high price of Raleigh, N. C. The tree (a pecan) is about thirty-five grain feeds has made skim milk worth fully 20 cents per 100 lbs. The average wholesale price for creamery years old; it commenced to bear when about twelve years butter in the Elgin district has been above 28 cents per old, and has since borne a crop every year. In the fall pound, and at that price the 1,164.63 lbs of butter would of 1905, the crop equalled 300 pounds; in 1907, it amounted have sold for $326.10, while the 26,000 lbs of skim milk to more than 400 pounds. Estimating the selling price and butter milk was worth $52 more, making a total, if at twenty-five cents a pound, 400 pounds would bring $100, butter were made, of $378.10, while cheese would have been still more profitable. Thus this great Holstein- which may be reckoned as 10 per cent, on $1,000, or 5 per Friesian cow has produced for every day of the 365 days cent, on $2,00C. A tree resembling this one is a valuable she was under test an average of 75.16 lbs milk containing asset to any man. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN -PLANTER. 121 The Poultry Yard

THE SOUTHERN PLANTER LOVING CUP DONATED ANNUALLY TO THE VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION. WAS WON THIS YEAR BY MR. J. DUNSTON, LORRAINE, VA., WITH HIS SPLENDID WRITE WYANDOTTE COCKEREL AS THE HIGHEST SCORING MALE IN THE AMERICAN CLASS. LITTLE MISS DUNSTON CLAIMS TO OWN THE WINNER AND, JUDGING BY THE PHOTO, WE PRJKSUME SHE DOES.

POULTRY NOTES. the steer, anything in fact that requires good blood and

In the notes for January I tried to show some of the breeding with good care and feeding for quick develop- advantages the Southern poultryman has over his brethren ment and consequently good profit. I have seen many in the North and Northwest. In this article I will try to pigs slaughtered within the past year that were eighteen explain why the conditions here in the South lack that to twenty-four months old that weighed less than 200 element of thrift and profit that is so characteristic in pounds net. I saw a beef slaughtered a few days ago that the North. Here in the South a hen is a hen, a fowl a was fifty-two months old that weighed net 342 pounds. fowl. Very many farmers think one is just as good, as A well-bred pig, with good feed will make 250 pounds net valuable, as the other. No attention is paid to the im- at eight months of age and I have seen "baby beef" cattle provement of the flock of fowls. The poultry is looked in the Northwest make 600 pounds net weight at eighteen upon as a sort of scavenger and is expected to forage and months old. A good Jersey cow will easily make three steal enough to live through the winter months, lay a pounds of butter per day but I personally know of cows few clutches of eggs in the spring, raise a brood of eight in Hanover county that are not making one pound in to twelve chicks and go to market in September and three days. There are exceptions, but I am giving facts October. Occasionally neighbors "swap" a setting of eggs, of the average. I cannot paint the warm, rosy tints of that is they exchange one batch of mongrel eggs for the picture without the hard background of real facts another batch of similar eggs. This is improving the and conditions to put it on. stock on the principle of the colored boy who exchanged A careful study of the experiment conducted last year a pair of head lice for a pair of body lice in order to with a flock of Leghorn hens shows a net profit, at market have a greater Variety. I have been breeding poultry for price for eggs, of nearly 80 per cent. I valued these hens many years and have met with every kind and character at $1.00 per hen for feed and they returned $1.02 per hen of men and women from the one that calls you a chicken net. I consider this much better than money in bank at crank, but is very ready to exchange a "settun" of "aigs," 4 per cent. Yet many farmers prefer to put their money to the wise man who insists that the "raster" he bought in bank at 3 to 4 percent, rather than invest it in good in the market for thirty cents is just as good as the one stock and buildings for their farms. This enables the you just brought home at a cost of $15.00. It is this lack banker to wear fine clothes, ride in an automobile with of knowledge of the real difference between standard bred a plate glass in front of his face to keep the dust out of fowls and reasonably good care and feed, and the common his eyes whilst the farmer is content to wear corduroy, mongrel hen, and no care and feed, that explains why ride in his old cart with a beautiful pair of long ears in the Virginia hens lay but five dozen eggs per year on an front of him to fan his parched and furrowed brow. average. This is true not only of the hen but the pig, Every good farmer knows that good stock of any kind, 122 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTEE. [February, properly cared for, pays a good profit to the owner and BETER PRICES FOR POULTRY.

I do not know of any line of live stack that will pay a Planning for Larger Flocks. better profit than good poultry. Editor Southern Planter:

I have tried to point out to your readers in the various This brings me to consider the cost and best method letters written within the past year, that the condition to pursue to improve our flocks. One way is to buy a few of the poultry market was constantly becoming more good males and breed up the stock in hand. This, if favorable to the breeder of heavy poultry. This is a new judiciously done and continued for a number of years, situation, for during the many years in which I was a will give fairly good results. Always buy males of the regular space holder in the Center market in Washington, same breed from reliable breeders. A better way is to D. retailing the products of out own farm and dairy, buy a dozen good hens, yearlings preferred, an extra good C, I could never convince myself that any of us who sold coekerel of the same breed, sell every mongrel and hatch large fowls for the table were very well paid for the these eggs. Select all your best pullets, procure a good grain which they had eaten. The laying breeds seemed yearling cock bird or two and your foundation is laid. well under ordinary conditions, but my con- Then study that breed and use only the best each year to pay quite stant warning to city acquaintances who would rent for breeding purposes and in a few years your flock will my suburban property and start out to make a fortune in be a source of pleasure and profit. The best way, I poultry, was that they could not afford to buy grain In believe, is to buy eggs of the breed you may select and the Washington market or in the country nearby, to raise fancy and hatch them then sell all your mongrel stock, fowls to sell by the pound or by the dozen in this same select your best pullets get a good yearling cock or two market, and many a man has suffered because he would and you will be fairly started at nominal cost. When only learn this by experience. At the broiler or frying buying eggs be careful to buy from a reputable breeder. size almost any chicken which has been well fed and Go and see his flock if possible. Avoid buying from rapidly grown be sold at a profit, but the growth a breeder who advertises great things. Three hundred can from four to nine pounds is made at a very considerable egg strains, all the prize winners at all the big shows, cost. twenty-five varieties land and water fowls, etc., etc. Buy In those 1888 tol896 had one standard from a breeder who has one or two breeds carfully bred days from we price for all our surplus stock of Barred Plymouth Rocks. for standard utility birds, who will guarantee a good per cockerels $1.00 each and pullets $1.25. Occa- cent, of fertile eggs and chicks from them of pure breed- The were sionally a dozen, not the best, sold for $10. always had ing. Do not expect every chick to be a prize winner. We a coop of them on our stand or in the wagon and if they If you raise fifty chicks from 100 eggs and if thirty of sold this price they went till next them are good enough to keep you will be fortunate. were not at home market day. Some years ago I bought 200 eggs at a fancy price from once in all the years I drove the market wagon a man who advertised eggs from stock direct from a noted Just 1 did I know that the purchaser of one of these fowls breeder . The eggs and stock were very unsatisfactory intended to put him on the table. This was a beautiful and upon investigation I learned that this noted breeder youngster weighing perhaps eight pounds which was paid had sold 200 of his culls to a huckster and this man for ordered taken to certain butcher for delivery bought the lot at eight cents per pound. The stock was and a I butcher from the noted breeder as advertised and were the worst at a given number. As hauled him to the he remarked, on looking at the address, "That is for Senator of the culls out of a flock of 1,800. When two or more Di ." I described the purchaser and he said, "That breeds are kept the utmost care and vigilance is required was Senator D himself." Of course a dollar did not to keep them pure. I have been asked many times, look as big to a Facific coast senator as it did to a Vir- how long after yarding, eggs will be pure from hens that ginia farmer boy, but it was an unheard of price for a have been running with a promiscuous lot of males. I table fowl among the farmers and hucksters on the retail believe I have answered this query by saying three line. months. I wish to revise this, if I said so, and now But how times have changed! We are still breeding say, never. I consider a hen that has been running strain Rocks, with mongrel males or males of any other breed, for any the same large of Barred Plymouth and a few days ago I made the annual inspection of every hen length of time, ruined for all time as a breeder. I believe in the flock, handling each one over carefully to discover that it is absolutely necessary to keep each breed sepa- defects which should disqualify for purposes. rate, strictly so, from the time the pullets are half growD her breeding I rejected six which will go by the pound for what they until their usefulness as breeders is past. Many of those will bring. Three of them have been sold dressed, with twenty-five variety breeders allow all their various breeds the crop senators, to run together until the breeding season begins then removed, at 17 cents per pound, not to but per they yard them for a few months, then break up their pens to government employees at salaries of $1,600 year or less are quietly and allow them to run together again until the next who living within their means and doing no season. This will explain why so many of them go out elaborate entertaining. At this rate the three brought respectively $1.45, $1.35, and $1.10. To be of business in a few years. If I have two or more breeds exact, the largest weighed with • crop removed eight I keep them separate all the time and if a hen gets out pounds, eleven onces, and the smallest six pounds, nine of her yard she is promptly converted into chicken pie. ounces. These hens had no special stuffing or forced Highland Springs, Va. CAL HUSSELMAN. feeding, just hard corn and free range on the old home 1908.] THE SOUTHERN- PLANTER. 123

farm where they are not yet practicing the dry mash gion of any kind can hardly be excelled. As to egg pro- feeding which I have been trying for a year past with duction, while it is no trick at all to exceed the average

excellent results. Virginia record of sixty eggs per hen per year, yet I have Last March large hens of this class sold for 17 cents believed that we lost something by breeding such a very

a pound at wholesale alive, and there have been days large strain, and last season I bought smaller males

between January 1 and January 15, of this year, when from a local flock of good layers, and while I have raised they brought 15 cents a pound. some enormous pullets which weigh nine pounds apiece My father-in-law has raised White Leghorns exclusively now, yet a majority have laid at seven months old and almost as long as I have bred Plymouth Rocks, and I the flock as a whole is doing better winter work than believe they will lay more eggs with less care than any for years. Still we are not satisfied with any laying

fowls I have ever seen. Just leave the feed within easy strain which is not the best to be had, and so I have purchased two cockerels from the developed strain at the Maine Experiment Station. These birds both have eight generations of 200 egg hens in the male line and one of them is from the egg of a hen who herself laid 215 eggs in one year, and he is one of the largest birds the flock produced. He was selected for me by Professor Gowell with special reference to size of frame and promise of weight. These two males

have cost me pver $14, and while l expect to raise some of the best laying Plymouth Rocks in the State from them, they are very much smaller and inferior in color to any

of the twenty cockerels of my own strain which I shut up to give the newcomers possession.

One of these Maine birds I will mate with about twenty females averaging eight pounds or more in weight, chiefly old hens. The other will be put with a flock of my best laying and most promising pullets. These flocks will be given free range on alternate days.

On my father's farm the house and barn are so far separated that fowls kept at the two places seldom inter- mingle. At his barn I will colonize some pullets of last

season's breeding which are so fine boned that I will not risk reducing the size any further by mating them with a Maine cockerel, but will use one of the largest of my own. At father's house we will have a flock of our old line bred bens and pullets mated to the very choicest First Prize Single Comb Brown Leghorn Cockerel, Virginia Poultry cockerels of my present crop. 8how. Richmond, January 9-16, 1908, Wittman, Judge; owned and exhibited by S rawberry Hill Poultry Yards, Richmond, Va. This will give us four flocks of about twenty each, so separated reach and they do the rest. But they are so uncontrola- that we can, by raising chickens in different parts of the ble and so destructive to any planted crop which a hen farms, make up matings for another season of fowls hardly will eat, that the average farmer will hardly tolerate them related at all. unless he has a special egg market. When the Leghorn I have written thus fully that your readers may see flock becomes too numerous the surplus amounts to very what a practical breeder who is not in the show business little by the pound, and for this reason a heavier fowl is willing to pay for practical stock of just the kind is to be preferred on a great majority of farms. he needs. We may not get our money back in eggs or Planning for a Larger Stock. stock at fancy prices, for we will do little if any adver- Beginning with this season we propose to increase our tising this year. We have no hens nor pullets for sale. flock of Barred Plymouth Rocks as fast and as long as Ours are all good enough to keep! We will have eggs to it proves profitable to do so, or until it becomes as large sell for hatchting, but only when we cannot find setting hens. as the family of six children, ranging now from twelve Ours are all good to keep! I wish I could hatch every egg years down, can attend to. laid, beyond what we need for the table. Some few of our If this venture is to succeed we need three things: neighbors have already placed orders for eggs from the First. Healthy, vigorous stock from all inherited Maine cockerel's pens. If everybody who has written to disease or weakness. ask about cockerels had purchased I should have none Second. Large size, quick growth and good table left now. As is I have about twenty which will sell quality. dressed for $1.00 apiece before spring so no one need ask Third. The largest egg production to be had without me to box and ship them at that price. There is very losing other qualities. little margin in growing a cockerel to eight pounds or In the first and second points our own flock bred for ten pounds for $1.00. W. A. SHERMAN. thirty-one years in one ownership without a run of conta- Vienna, Fairfax Co., Va. 124 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

POULTRY KEEPING ON A HALF-ACRE LOT IN A them an ideal market fowl. One point in favor of the CITY. yellow legs is that it is a proof of stamnia, indicating A Profitable Flock. perfect health, and one in favor of white feathers is that Editor Southern Planter: your dressed fowls are clean of the black pin feathers

On the first day of January, 1907, I commenced with a that you can neither pull nor wash from the colored birds. flock of 192 head. On the thirty-first day of December, The White Wyandotte will fill the egg basket as full

1907, I had on hand 245 head. The eggs laid during the as the fullest and at the same time produce more of year by the flock numbered 10,789. The income from the the finest and choicest meat at less cost than any breed eggs amounted to $304.51. I sold chickens to the num- in existence. So much for the utility side. ber of 193 during the year. From these sales I realized AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.

$140.75. I sold 25 barrels of manure made by the flock for the sum of $10.00. The total income realized from ANNUAL SHOW VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION. the flock in the year was $455.26. The expenses were, for The annual exhibition of poultry, pigeons and pet stock, feed, $118.16; other expenses and depreciation on build- held hy the Virginia Poultry Association at Richmond, ings, $49.68, making a total of $167.84. The value of the January 9-15, 1908, was one of the best ever held in the increase on the flock on hand December 31st, at 50 cents entire South. The handsome new coops purchased this per head, is $26.50. season by the Association were a wonderful help to the visitors in getting a fine view of the specimens on exhibi- Summarized the Account Stands: tion as well as giving good light and pure air to the fowls. Proceeds of eggs, stock and manure sales $455 26 The classes in all breeds were even more than filled, Value of increase in flock 26 50 in many instances, the number of entries in competition

Total $481 76 Less expenses 167 84

Net profit $312 92 The feed purchased for the year cost on the average 50 cents per hundred. Newport News, Va. R. H. HARRIS.

THE WHITE WYANDOTTE. Editor Southern Planter: Nearly every one admires a flock of pure white chickens on a farm, for there alone, away from the soot and dust of town and city, they show to the best advantage, their snowy plumage being a pleasing contrast to the green summer covering of mother earth. As all know, some breeds are best suited for eggs only, while the large breeds suit those who cater to the brooder and roaster trade. What the farmer wants is a breed that will bring him an income twelve months in the year; one that will mature quickly, reaching to the broiler size in ten weeks (one to one and one-fourth pounds) a good forager, hut will stand confinement when necessary; a fowl that is neither a non-sitter nor an "everlasting sitter," but one

that is ready to take a brood in the early spring, or if broken from broodiness, is ready to lay in a very short

time; a low rose comb that will not freeze ( if they should be left in the trees the coldest night) and best of all, one that will fill the egg basket when the snow is on the ground and the thermometer below zero.

One who is thinking of buying a pure-bred fowl will First Prize White Wyandotte Hen. Virginia Poultry Show, January find that the White Wyandotte will fill his every need. 1908; bred and exhibited by Cedarbrook Poultry Farm, R. F. D. 8 Richmond, Va They were produced by Americans for Americans, and have met the American's demands. In various ex- in a single class would contain twenty-five to thiry-flve perimental tests they have headed the list both in num- single fowls, and in such classes many a fine specimen ber of eggs laid and in cost of producing the eggs. Their was left out of the winners. The exhibit of Flymouth heavy coat of feathers protects them from the cold cli- Rocks was a grand one. In the Barred, Mr. Leslie H. mate, and thus they do not require as warm houses as McCue, of Afton, Va., and Mr. Charlie Brown, of Carters- do some of the smaller breeds. Their clean, yellow legs ville, Va., were the leading winners. In Whites, R. W. deep, full breast, yellow skin and white feathers make Haw, R. F. D., Manchester, Va., showed some excellent 1908.] THE SOUTHE EN PLANTEE. 125

specimens, as did Burke's Garden Cattle Co., of Burke'* nounced by the judges as "topnotch," shown by Mr. B. J. Garden, Va., and Miss Pusey, of Richmond. In Buffs' dis- Pleasants, of Ashland. There were also classes of Anda- play went to Sysonby Gardens, of Petersburg, Va. In lusians, Light Brahmas, etc., of good quality, and a strong Wyandottes, competition was never keener. On Whites, pen of Black Cochins, shown by Mr. W. M. Carroll, Lynch- honors were well divided between J. F. Dunston, Lorraine; burg. Turkeys brought out good classes in Bronze and W. D. Saunders, Richmond; R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam. White Hollands. In Bronze, a forty-five pound Tom was One lot belonging to Mr. A. S. Greene, of Burke's Garden, shown by Mr. Charlie Brown, and easily won the blue which arrived after judging was over, were superb fowls, with his mate. Mr. Brown also won the second pair and and had they been in time would have been at the head first pair young. Burke's Garden Cattle Co. captured the in winnings. Mr. Diunston won the Southern Planter cup balance. White Holland, Mr. Dunston, Lorraine, won first for best cockerel in the American class. In Columbians, cockerel first hen—good, big birds. Mrs. S. Y. Gilliam a big class was shown by Mr. A. S. Brinsen, of Manches- Church Road, Va., won the blue on young pair. Mr. R. R. ter. A good class of Buffs shown by Mr. George W. Oster- Taylor, Beaver D|am, captured second on both old and hout, of Bedford City, and Moorward Poultry Farm, of young. In Ducks, Pekins brought out a good string, lead- Wiseville. In Silver Laced, honors were divided between ing prizes, however, all went to Mr. Hugh Skipwith, with Mr. J. V. Pomeroy, of Graham, N. C; O. M. Cockes, others to R. R. Taylor and Burke's Garden Cattle Co., Ellerson, Va., and Ellerson Poultry Yard, with Mr. There was also a good strong showing of Pigeons. There Pomeroy with general best display and leading. In Golden was an excellent display of supplies, incubators, brooders, and Partridge, Ellerson Foultry Yard, Ellerson, Va., etc., by Diggs & Beadles, and roofing by Smith-Courtney showed good classes, carrying all honors there being no ,& Co. In all, it was the best show ever held in the competition. In Rhode Island Reds, a good showing of South. Complete list of awards will be found in the ad- both Single and Rose comb. In Single there was a superb vertising section. showing by F. S. Bullington, Richmond, who won the Red Club specials and the cup offered for best display. Mr. In every one hundred pounds of milk there is one-half Bullington refused a good sum for his winning cockerel; pound of salt. To make this amount of milk the cow other honors went to Mr. J. J. Jones, Chestnut Hill; Eller- requires this quantity of salt the same as the laying hen son Poultry Yard, and B. L .Woodward, all showing good requires lime. The food which the cows consume contains ones. In Rose comb, best display and club specials went but a small proportion of this salt, and unless it is furn- to W. D. Sydnor, of Barton Heights, and other good ones ished them, they must cut down on their supply, so as were shown by Mr. W. A. Shook, McGeyheysville; J. A. to conform to the amount of salt they get. Be careful Page, B. L. Woodward, and W. F. Gaines. that you do not lose many pounds milk this winter trying Langshans brought out a good class of blacks, shown to save a few ounces of salt. hy Mr. A. M.Black, Tazewell, who was the leader and won the Purina cup for best bird fed on Purina feed. Messrs. When we all get silos so that we can have summer J. C. Adams, of Bristol, Tenn., and J. C. Wenger, of Day- feed the year around, and barns so warm, light and well ton, Va., also showed excellent strings, both getting into ventilated that the cows can have June weather in winter, the awards. Leghorns were easily the largest display in then hope to duplicate June results twelve months the show, Whites having large classes, even greater than we may will be were shown at Jamestown show. Leading winners were in the year. Then many of the so-called scrubs among the prize winners, and the average production per Messrs. S. S. Stansbury, A. J. Warren, J. W. Snellings, cow will no doubt be doubled. B. H. Grundy, Jr., J. A. Ellett, and H. A. Sager, of Rich- mond; Mr. Stansbury captured three of the blues, and the special cup for the best display. In browns, also a great showing. A MAGNIFICENT INDUSTRY. Principal exhibitors, H. M. Wilkerson, A. J. Warren, Strawberry Hill Poultry Yard, L. J. Myers, D. Last year a total of 55,028,398 animals reached the Murrell; Mr. Williams, of Strawberry Hill won first cock- thirteen leading markets of this country, and that was erel, first, second, third, and fourth pullets sweeping them. 494,398 less than went to market in 1906. It is hard to Also, winning cups offered by the Leghorn Specialty Club realize the extent of our live stock industry. Figures and Breeders. First cockerel and second cockerel went of such magnitude are almost beyond comprehension; to Mr. Wilkerson—both grand birds. Warren nearly but if these animals were in solid rank, allowing six feet cleared up the hens with first, third, fourth, and fifth; for each animal, with no space between ranks, they would also winning first pen. Buffs one entry, good, by Mr. J. N. make a column twenty abreast from the Atlantic to the Coffman, Edinburo. In Black Minorcas, all blues went to Pacific. But this gves only a faint idea of the magnitude Mr. J. W. Snelling; other prizes divided between B. H. of the live stock industry of this country, for these ani- Grundy, W. McDowell, and J. W. Robertson. In Orping- mals are merely the surplus, the annual product marketed. tons, Mr. B. S. Home, Keswick, won "four of the five Imagine, if possible, what an industry it is which turns blue, Mr. Carter getting first and second pullets on Buffs. off a surplus like this every year. And yet this is only In Whites, the usual good showing by Mr. F. S., Bulling- a part of the surplus. No account is taken of the vast ton, who won all first and the special prizes. Miss C. L. number of animals sold to local markets or used on the Smith, of Croxton, second cockerel and second hen on two farm. Truly a magnificent industry and one developed in good birds. In games there was excellent quality, pro- a comparatively short period. 126 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, The Horse.

THE HORSE. fare, exact a revenue from every available source. It is NOTES. our dominating aim to make our publication the support By W. J. Carter (Broad Rock). and reliance of all—the horse, his owner and his friends. Among the native born Virginians residing in the grand "During the past year we have materially added to the ©Id Commonwealth, up to the age of manhood and then number of our readers, and every month, every week, removing to other States and attaining distinction few every day has shown an increase in our circulation, but have become more widely known than Major P. P. John- we want to reach every possible subcriber, and we hope ston, now of Lexington, Ky., where he has long been our effort will avail. prominent as a breeder of both thoroughbred and trot- "For the sum of one dollar breeders may nominate ting horses, and in legal circles as well, having been a their mares for the 1908 Futurity of The Horseman and former judge of the Circuit Court. Major Johnston has Spirit of the Times. This stake has a guaranteed purse of also been president for twenty years of the National Trot- $15,000, which will be raced for in three divisions: $10,000 ting Association, the chief tribunal of the light horse will be given for three-year-old trotters; $3,000 for two- world. Governor Wilson, the new executive of Kentucky, year-old trotters, and $2,000 for three-year-old pacers. In has appointed Major Johnston to the responsible position addition there will be a cup valued at $500 for the win- of Adjutant General of the State. Commenting on this, ner of the three-year-old trotting division, and a purse Mr. Hamilton Busbey, of New York, who ranks among of $200 for the nominator of the dam of the winner. What the ablest turf and editorial writers this country has pro- makes this the most liberal and the richest newspaper duced, offers the following richly-merited tribute to Major Futurity ever given is the fact that all the money received Johnston in The Chicago Horseman; from entrance and starting fees above the guaranteed "After the close of the Board of Review meeting I was amount will go into the stake as added money. There at a private dinner with President P. P. Johnston, and will be absolutely no percentage of profit to the promoters he then had no thought of returning to the profession of except the good will which may result from the promoting arms. He was thinking of an early start for Florida of such a liberal and rich stake. waters and of the fish that would come to his landing net. "The amount to be raced for, not less than $15,000, is When he arrived in Lexington the tobacco growers strife guaranteed by the Chicago Horseman Newspaper Com- was on, and the new executive of Kentucky, Governor pany, of which Daniel J. Campau, of Detroit, Michigan, Wilson, conferred with Major Johnston, and appointed him is the president." Adjutant General of the State. The Governor wanted an old soldier and a man of ripe judgment in command of The immense plant of the Southern Yards Corporation the State troops in an hour of emergency, and Major since it was opened for business early in the new year Johnston deferred his holiday jaunt to temporarily accept has been one of the sights of Richmond. The building an important commission. It is as much a question of has the capacity to shelter over 3,000 head of horses and diplomacy as fight, and I think the diplomacy will win. mules, which are all unloaded under cover, as a spur Major Johnston was president of the Kentucky Trotting track of the R., F. & P. R. R. runs the entire length Horse Breeders' Association, and was a member of the of the north side of the mammoth plant. An eighth of Board of Appeals of the National Trotting Association a mile track extends right through the building, and prior to his election as president of that important organ- forms an ideal place for showing horses at speed regard- ization of discipline. He has been tried by fire in more less of weather, a convenience to be appreciated by buy- ways than one, and has steadily risen in the estimation ers and sellers alike. Auction sales will be held on Wed- of the discriminating. He was born in Virginia In 1840, nesdays and Thursdays throughout the year, while special and was a Confederate soldier in 'the great war of the auctions of trotters, pacers, high-acting harness and fine American continent. Governor Willson, who is not friendly saddle horses will be held each spring and fall. The to an overdose of racing in the interests of bookmakers, Richmond concern absorbs the big plant of the Smyth has made Major Johnston a member of the Kentucky Bros. McCleary-McClellan Live Stock Company, of Nor- Racing Commission, and this means that a strenuous folk, whose principal officers, the Messrs Smyth, A. L. effort will be made to curtail the running meetings at McClellan and H. E. Kline, rank among the best known Louisville and Latonia. Major Johnston, who is a breeder and most reliable men in the Southern horse and mule of trotters and thoroughbreds, may be depended upon to trade. act with those who seek to promote the best interests of the breeder and to reduce the great speculative shadow William L. Bass, who has been identified with the har- which hangs over jockey club tracks." ness horse interests of Richmond and vicinity for many years, is now located at the State fair grounds track, "The Horseman stands for all that is clean and honest where he has opened a public stable, and is wintering in the business and sport of harness racing, which it about a dozen head of trotters and pacers. During his has done more to foster and improve than any other news- career Bass has had more or less to do with nearly every paper. Our principles are those of true journalism, and trotter or pacer of any note sent out from Richmond, they pervade the humblest employee on our staff. We among his pupils being Miss Nelson, 2:11%; Roster, have no Individual interests to serve, nor do we, with 2:12%; Firewood, 2:17%, and a score or more with slower fair words and under guise of promoting the general wel- records. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 127 Miscellaneous.

THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE VIRGINIA STATE of two books—"Soils," and "How to Make a Fruit Garden" EXPERIMENT STATION. —published by Doubleday, Page & Co. We extend a hearty We have pleasure in publishing the likeness of the welcome to Dr. Fletcher, and trust that his work at the Director of the Virginia State Experiment Station, Dr. S. Station will justify his appointment. It is somewhat of a W. Fletcher, who has recently been appointed to fill the departure from precedent to appoint a horticulturist to position left vacant by the appointment of Professor Soule the position of Director, but there does not seem to us to the Presidency of the Georgia State College. any reason why this departure should not be made when Dr. S. W. Fletcher was graduated from the Massa- you can secure a man who has had a training in such chusetts Agricultural College in 1896 and was at once a college as Cornell, and especially was it safe to try the appointed Assistant Professor of Horticulture in that Col- expeiiment at Blacksburg, where the live stock side of lege. From there he was appointed to an Assistant Pro- farming and experimentation is in the hand of so compe- fessorship in Cornell University, New York, where he took tent a man in this branch as Dr. Quick, and where there is also an agronomist on the staff, a professor of this branch having recently been appointed. There are Direc- tors of Experiment Stations in one or two other States who graduated in horticulture, and we have not heard that there is any fault to find with their work. We have a great horticultural and fruit industry here which Is entitled to have its interests cared for and represented strongly at Blacksburg, and there is much experimental work which the new Director can imitate and carry on for the advancement of this industry. We shall expect to see him "get busy" in this direction and hope shortly to be able to let our readers hear from him.

THE WORK OF THE AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL IN THE SCHEME OF STATE EDUCATION. Editor Southern Planter:

The material progress of a nation in the arts of civiliza- tion depends primarily on the training provided for its citizens through the medium of its public schools. While every phase of educational activity is confronted by problems of serious proportion, the question of organizing and conducting the public schools in a creditable and efficient manner in our larger towns and cities has been fairly well solved, especially when we compare them with those found in the rural districts which afford the chief means of training foi citizenship of such a large per cent, of our population. It is currently stated that from 95 to 98 per cent, of our children receive no training beyond that obtained in the public schools. If this is true, the public school at once becomes the most important factor In our educational system, as it affects the lives and future prosperity of the vast majority of our people. The stimulus pro- his Master's and Doctor's degrees. From Cornell he went vided for the mind In childhood, the cultivation of the to the Washington State College as Frofessor of Horti- nobler instincts, the strengthening of life's ambitions are culture, and from thence to the West Virginia University. markedly affected by the few years of training accorded From this latter College he was appointed Professor of to the average child under our present system of educa- Horticulture in the Michigan Agricultural College, where tion. If this be true, should not every effort be made he remained until receiving his present appointment. to improve the condition of the public schools and particu- From this it will be seen that he has had experience both larly those in the rural districts where the natural isola- North and West and comes to Virginia with knowledge tion of the people makes the subject of their maintenance gained in many different fields. The fact that he took on an efficient basis an exceedingly difficult task at best. his Master's and Doctor's degrees at Cornell and taught Directing the mind of the child along right lines In the there is a strong guarantee that he is a fully competent incipient stages of its development Is the most important man to fill his present position, as Cornell men take a high service that can be rendered to the State and nation, for stand in the scientific educational world. He is the author it will exert a powerful influence on the entire future of 128 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

those who are ultimately to govern the country and direct tent? If the boy and girl are led by training and by asso- the affairs of State. ciation to believe that there is no future in agricultural The rural school problem of to-day is therefore one of work and no happiness in rural life, is it any wonder that national importance, for it is clearly recognized that the they should seek to escape from the farm and its so-called great mass of children who attend these schools, and must drudgery? And such, in fact, is what we find to be the of necessity constitute our future tillers of the soil, do case. Upon the other hand, if the boy and girl are taught not now receive that definiteness of training for their life to utilize the forces of nature properly through a knowl- work which is imperative and yearly becoming more so edge of the basic principles of agriculture, to understand because our rich natural heritage of soil has been ruth- that they may become the dominant factors in the fields lessly wasted through ignorance and improvident cultiva- about them, that there is an opportunity to subdue nature tion. Since agriculture is to constitute the life work of and make her more serviceable and remunerative to man, many of the boys and girls attending the rural public will not rural life possess manifest attractions and their schools, does it not seem rational that some effort should affections become fixed upon the farm rather than led be made to teach therein the fundamental principles of away from it? The thoughtful educator must realize the this important subject? If the majority of the boys and truth of these contentions and the desirability of bringing girls in a city school are to find their life employment in about a change in conditions which will enable the con- industrial lines, it is important that they be trained accord- summation of an end so very desirable. How shall it be ingly. As a matter of fact, much work of an industrial brought about? This is the question being asked over and character has been introduced into the curricula of our over again.

city schools with marked success. Why, then, should not First of all, to teach agriculture in the school success- similar training be inaugurated along agricultural lines in fully there must be a trained body of experts available for the rural schools? Many of our legislators have passed the work. The dearth of teachers at the present time is laws making the teaching of agriculture mandatory, and one of the most serious difficulties to contend with. Sec- yet little, if any, progress has been made in this ond, it is manifestly impossible to teach agriculture suc- direction. cessfully in a rural school where only one teacher is It seems no longer necessary to justify the advantage, available. There is too much elementary work to be done even the necessity, for teaching the principles of agricul- in giving the necessary instruction in the three r's which ture to the boys and girls who are to be the future tillers have held sway for so long, and which we all admit to of and owners our vast landed areas. Admit at least for be necessary. In most rural communities it would not be argument's sake that it is necessary. Then, how can a possible to have a school with two or three teachers, result so desirable be brought about, and is its accom- as very frequently sufficient money is not now available plishment a feasible undertaking? Truly, it is a stupend- to maintain one. How can this very great; difficulty be ous task, but that it can be accomplished through earnest overcome? Simply by the consolidation of the rural and consistent effort is an assured fact, though it will schools—that is, throwing three or four of those in exist- take years of patient labor and effort to bring about the ence to-day into one, maintaining vans at public expense desired changes. The feasibility of the undertaking is for hauling the children to a given center, and so organ- excellent evidenced by the work which has been accom- izing the school that a skillful teacher of agriculture can plished in the schools of many foreign countries, particu- be engaged and sufficiently large salaries paid to all the larly those of Belgium. But before substantial progress teachers to insure the employment of men and women is made, it will be necessary to change the viewpoint of a superior type. There are some who may look upon of of our educators many with reference to the proper this as an extravagant proposition, yet there is no crop organization of a rural school system. At the present in all the world so precious to a nation as its boys and time, we must admit that the plan of organization is hope- girls. There is no crop fraught with such marvellous pos- lessly out of date. The type of education prescribed in sibilities. There is no crop on which the parents are the rural school at the present time is based on an attempt more ready to lavish every care and attention. Is it to 'develop the student for collegiate and university train- possible that these same parents will consider for one- ing. This is all right from one point of view, but the moment the question of expending a few paltry dollars very small percentage who can avail themselves of the when the future development of the minds and the out- opportunties which higher education affords does not jus- look on life of their children is at stake? Some will say tify witholding a type of useful training which can be that this is all too true and pictures the situation as it made cultural in its character, truly educational in its exists, but others will possibly take the view that scope, and of daily use in solving the practical problems the matter has not been brought home to the attention of of life for the majority of our boys and girls whose educa- the parents in its proper light. No reform can be accom- tion will be completed upon graduation from the rural plished without agitation, and the consolidated school will public school. not come easily, but that it has made substantial and The question of to-day in many localities is how to keep marked progress in many sections, and that the move- the boys and girls on the farm. That can be solved by ment is destined to spread throughout the length and changing the character of training offered in the public breadth of this great country is now an assured fact, and schools which at present tends to create ambitions in those who hold dear our national supremacy should thank many a little breast without providing the possibilities for God that an end so desirable is certain of achievement. their successful achievement, and is it any wonder under It is not necessary in this paper to go into the details these conditions that blasted hopes should breed discon- of how consolidation can be brought about, but simply to 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 129

point out that consolidation is a means to an end in mak- high school in every county. This would certainly be over ing the work of the district agricultural school a definite doing the matter at the present time, though eventually and effective part of the scheme of state education. The they will be required. Moreover, it would cost too much consolidated school may also undertake a certain amount to maintain a school in every county. An agricultural of high school work and thus the boy and girl in the rural school located in every Congressional District will meet district may find special educational advantages within the requirements of the situation very nicely. This school their reach which they could not enjoy in the past, and if centrally located will not be far removed from any of they will thus obtain a broader training for citizenship its patrons. It will be easily reached by the boys and than they could ever hope to secure in the isolated rural girls, and being located near a good town will give them school. The school will then become more and more a excellent educational advantages and still keep the cost center of the community life and school gardens and the of living down to a minimum. necessary laboratories for inaugurating agricultural train- A ^district agricultural school of the best type in which ing of the right character can be equipped and maintained. training in agriculture and all its elementary branches The consolidated rural school will therefore make it pos- and domestic science can be undertaken, can certainly sible to bring within the reach of the boys and girls in be organized and placed under a competent corps ot the rural districts the needed training in agriculture and teachers and maintained at an annual cost of not more the natural life and forces which surround them. than $10,000. Presuming that a State has eleven Congres- But this has not solved the question of suppliyng the sional Districts, the cost of maintaining these schools needed teachers of agriculture. It may be said that they would not be over $110,000 a year. Does this sum seem can be secured directly from the State College of Agri- large? Think for one moment ^f the State's chief source culture. There will be no objection to this plan, but it of taxable wealth. Does it not consist of land, farm is doubtful if anything like an adequate number for a buildings and equipment, and live stock? Then is a little State could be obtained since the value of training in these of the taxes which constitute the State's principal source institutions has only recently been recognized. More- of revenue too much to invest in the professional training over, the demand for the graduates up to this time has of the fanners' boys and girls. If the local communities enabled them to choose the character of the vocational are given an opportunity to contribute the funds for the work they preferred to follow at a rate of remuneration necessary buildings and equipment in order to secure the greatly in excess of that ordinarily received by teachers. location of the school, and it will be found feasible to It is quite apparent that there will be a certain percentage have them to do so, each one of them will be able to care of the boys and girls who attend these consolidated for from 100 to 500 boys and girls. On the lowest esti- schools who will desire to pursue their studies along agri- mate there would be 1,100 students pursuing this special

cultural and domestic science lines still further, though type of training which will fit them eminently for their many of them may hardly be prepared to enter the State life work either as farmers or teachers. On the higher College of Agriculture. If they are, and prefer to do so, Estimate there would be 5,500 boys and girls studying in

all good and well. They will be gladly welcomed, for the these schools, and it will not be long until this number need of capable and proficient teachers is everywhere of young men and women will be found in schools of apparent. But if there be those who expect to continue similar character in some of our States. When, this end in the vocation of farming, would not a practical and less is accomplished there will be a body of teachers going out expensive type of education than that provided in the each year eminently well qualified for the work of in- State College of Agriculture be am advantage to, any of struction in the consolidated rural schools, and so the them? Would it not be criminal to so arrange the work transition of the rural school from an inefficient educa- of our schools as to prevent the ambitious, industrious tional organization to one highly proficient and especially boys and girls from obtaining the best possible training for designed to serve the needs of the community for which their life work. We think the right type of agricultural it exists can be brought about. school would place within the reach of thousands the That the plan of establishing district agricultural means of obtaining an elementary agricultural education schools is feasible has already been demonstrated, some and who by reason of insufficient funds cannot attend of the Western States, notably Minnesota, Wisconsin and the agricultural college. Therefore, do not limit the op- Nebraska having each several schools of this type, while portunity of any. Rather urge and stimulate all who can Georgia has recently established one in each of the eleven obtain the highest vocational training possible, for agri- Congressional Districts of the State. The course of train- culture is after all a study of nature, the mother of mys- ing offered in the Western institutions while eminently teries, and the farmer of the future to be successful must practical has been sufficiently broad from a scientific and have the broadest possible professional training. cultural standpoint to give the boys and girls attending a Admitting that this is a desirable end, through what fairly liberal education and a clear grasp of the great pos- means shall the training of teachers and of the boys and sibilities of country life which follows the utilization of girls in question be undertaken since it is not feasible The truths of science in a natural manner. These schools and pjrobably not at all desirable to send them to the have been the means of stimulating a renewed interest State college at this stage of their development. It has in the avocation of farming, and contrary to expecta- been suggested that agricultural high schools be estab- tion, a majority of the boys and girls who have graduated lished in the various sections of the State to meet tne from them have returned to their farms because they ob- needs just presented. Some have even gone so far as to tained the right perspective of agriculture in their school advocate the desirability of establishing an agricultural days, and were not led to believe that the only type of 130 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, education worthy of their attention -was one that would demonstrations in the barns or in the field. Three hours lead them into professional fields and away from the a day might appropriately be devoted to work in English, farm. mathematics and history; three hours to work in agricul There is no State which cannot afford to invest as much ture and the related sciences, and three hours to actual money as has been suggested for the development of a work on the farm. The farm work should be made as type of schools that will enable them to readjust their educational in nature under the direction of a competent rural school system so as to meet the requirements of teacher as possible, while the equipment of tools, imple- the present day and generation and educate teachers ments and animals with which the boy is brought in con- properly trained to man ithem. The question of the cost tact should be of the best. Remember that you are creat- of education which is so frequently raised by the ing life ideals. Have them of the best. A nation can would-be watch dog of the treasury is generally an evidence afford no other type. The girls on the other hand, will be of ignorance rather than of patrioism. The liberal ex- studying the problems of domestic science, laundering, penditure of funds for educational purposes should never and the hundred and one things incident to a perfect be called in question. How the funds are expended and knowledge of good housekeeping and household sanitation. the efficiency and value of the training given to the boys Space will not permit the incorporation of the laws and girls through the expenditure of the funds is the real governing the establishment of the various kinds of agri- question which should be watched by the people and cultural schools or setting forth in detail the object and their representatives as well. It is quite evident to all purpose of their organization. Those interested in this clear thinking men that the district agricultural schools matter, however, will do well to secure a copy of bulletin adequately maintained and directed along the right chan- Vol. VII.N'o. 11 of the University of Georgia, which gives nels will earn a yearly increment far surpassing their the plan of organization, the course of study and the law cost. in detail by which the district agricultural schools of that The best organization for the District Agricultural State were established, and for the equipment of which School is still largely a matter of opinion, but it is need- the various districts and counties and towns in which they less to say that it should not be complicated under any are located contributed between $800,000 and $1,0*00, 000. circumstances, and that the course of study should be What else is needed to demonstrate the esteem in which simple, elementary and practical; that the laboratory and this type of education is held by our people. The mainte- the application of knowledge should be made one of the nance of these schools is made possible through the set- primary and essential features of the school; that the ting aside of the tax on fertilizers and oils, and it is dignity of labor be emphasized day in and day out; while stipulated that there shall be four to six teachers in each the necessity of work with the hands should be a motto school, agriculture and its allied branches to be made the constantly kept before the minds of the children. If major subject for the boys and domestic science the major the vitality and world leadership of which our nation so subject tor the girls. After much study and consideration proudly boasts is to be maintained, the dignity of honest a tentative course of instruction was adopted for these labor of every type must be stressed by all our leaders schools, and while they will only commence actual work of thought and education, and there is no place where it in January, there is no reason to believe that the course can be emphasized with more marked results than in adopted is not an excellent one in most respects. It is schools of the type under discussion. The school should true that it will undobtedly have to be modified to meet of course have the necessary instructors in English and local conditions and influences of soil and climate. Par- experts in charge of the departments of agriculture, dairy- ticularly is this true of the organization of instruction in ing, horticulture and domestic science. It should be well agriculture, but as a general course of instruction for use equipped with buildings, laboratories and apparatus in in schools of this character, the writer has no hesitation order that the training may be made moat efficient. This in rcommending it as one well worthy of careful con- is a point of the utmost importance and is vital to the sideration on the part of all who are interested in the success of the work. establishment of schools of this character. As to administration the less complicated it is the There can be no question as to the value of the type better. In some States they have deemed it wise to make of education contemplated for in these schools. It simply these schools branches of the State College of Agriculture remains through an efficient orgaization and administra- or the State University, as the case may be, and with a tion of them to show by actual demonstration the value board of directors consisting, say of the governor of the of this character of instruction and to illustrate by this State, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the means the very clear-cut and definite relationship of the President or Dean of the State College of Agriculture. We district agricultural school to the scheme of State educa- heartily commend this plan for simplicity, economy and tion. Unquestionably there will be difficulties to over efficiency. In other States a larger board has been deemed come, but those in charge of the work confidently believe advisable, while in some others there is a separate board that this will be successfully accomplished, and that in for each school. Complicating the work of administration, the end each one of these schools will become an effective however, is very undesirable and should be avoided in so means of developing and promoting the best interests of far as possible. the boys and girls who desire to till the soil in the re- As to the course of study, it should be three-fold in spective districts of the State in which they may reside. nature; first, to stimulate and train the mind; second, to These schools will not only train the boys and girls for instruct through laboratory processes; and third, to make their life work on the farm or as teachers, but will become the work of practical value to the students through actual (Continued on page 136.) 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 131

THE TO ADVERTISERS. Please bear in mind that we must Southern Planter have all copy or instructions for advertisements by the 25th of each PUBLISHED BY month without fail. Every month we are compelled to omit advertising in Wood's Grass HE SOUTHERN PLANTER PUBLISHING CO., large volumes for the simple reason RICHMOND, VA. that copy does not reach us in time. «* Clover Seeds ISSUED ON 1ST OF EACH MONTH A NEAT BINDER. Best Qualities Obtainable and If of Tested Germination. J. F. JACKSON, you will send 30 cents to our business Editor. office, we will send you a We carry one of the largest and neat binder made of substantial Bris- best stocks in this country. B. MORGAN SHEPHERD, tol Board, Business Manager. in which you can preserve Specialties that we offer to ad- an entire volume of the Southern vantage, are Planter. Many of our readers find B. W. RHOADS, these a useful device, as they always Western Representative, 844 Tribune Alfalfa, Japan Clover, Building, save their copies for reference. Chicago, 111. Tall Meadow Oat Grass, MANCHESTER OFFICE: WITH THE ADVERTISERS. Paspslum Dilatatum, W. J. Carter, 1102 Hull Street. Johnson Grass, The Palmetto Farms are offering ADVERTISING RATES some choice stock this month. Bermuda Grass, etc. Will be furnished on application. E. D. Crouch advertises his prize- Our Ca' alogue gives fuller descrip- winning Rose and Single Comb Black \tions and information about Grasses,>ses, , Clovers and Ffarm Seeds thanl any The is Minorcas. / SOUTHERN PLANTER mailed other seed catalogue publisshed. / to subscribers in the United States, The Armour Fertilizer Works have Mailed free on request. Write for it Mexico and island possessions at 50 and prices of any seeds required. Rents per annum; all foreign countries, an announcement regarding their ani- 11.00; the city of Richmond and Canada, mal matter fertilizers on another page. 76 cents. wJood REMITTANCES should be made S. T. Beveridge & Co. are offering & Sons, direct to this office, either by Regis- seasonable seeds this month. SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, tered Letter or Money Order, which Va. (? will be at our risk. When made other- Riverside Park offers choice York- wise we cannot be responsible. shire Swine and Poultry. SUBSCRIBERS failing to receive their paper promptly and regularly DeWitt Poultry Farm is advertising will confer a favor by reporting the sixty varieties of poultry. fact at once. Fred INVITE Shoosmith is making a special WE FARMERS to write us drive on any agricultural topic. We are on the new "Ward" Blackberry. always pleased to receive practical The Southern Stock Yards have a article*. Rejected matter will be returned on receipt of postage. half-page announcement, to which at- No anonymous communications »r tention is invited. enquiries will receive attention. Overton Hall Farm has a prominent Address THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, New plan for Early-Bearing Pecan RICHMOND, VA advertisement regarding its forthcom- ing Berkshire Sale on another page. Grove and other fruits, by mentioning ENTERED AT THE Southern Planter. Fifty per cent, re- POST-OFFICE The Richmond Abbatoir is advertis- duction in price of trees. Sure to live. AT RICHMOND, VA., AS SECOND- No agents. FREIGHT PAID. CLASS MAIL MATTER. ing Bone Phosphate in addition to "Rarva" meat meal. B. W. STONE & CO., Thoimasville, Ga. Nitrate of Soda can be had through ROYAL 2-H013SE the Nitrates Agency Company. OSSC PLOWS 'Were new and INSURE YOUR HEALTH The Elkhart Carriage & Harness different, but e made good. and Mfg. Co. start the season's advertising fe&'A ^fi.^ y \^ COMFORT feslgSwr All seeing them with this issue. ;%jLM want them. ^\ on stormy days pjSO Write for free Harrison's Nursery have a couple of < by wearing a !yfeg booklet, "Dise advertisements in this issue, to which Plowsand Royal Dise Plows." Tells about Disc Plows of attention is invited. j all kinds and descriptions. Farmers interested in good paints ©Ohattariooga Implement & Manf'g Co., J

I t)ept._ CHATTANOOGA. will do well to refer to the advertise- M TENN ment of the National Lead Co. Frnit and truck packages are ad- BOSTROMS IMPROVED FARM LEVEL, vertised by the New Albany Box & WITH TELESCOPE Basket Company. Pat'diooa. Is no MAKESHIFT, but the best one made for Terrac- Split Hickory Vehicles are being ad- ing, Irrigation and Drain- ' including vertised as usual this season age. Price §12.50, by the Tripod and Rod, delivered Ohio Carriage Mfg. Co. to you. Write for desurip- Treatise oa The Belcher Taylor A. tive circulars. & T. Co. Terracing, etc., Free. is advertising its Corn Planter and Bostrom, Brady MfgCo# Fertilizer Sower this month. 3 Madison Ave.. Atlanta, Ga,

CAPITAL AND PROFITS EARNED, $1,200,000. Special attention paid to out-of-town accounts. Correspondence invited. BANK OF RICHMOND, Three per cent, interest allowed In Savings Department. Main and Ninth Streets. Compounded Semi-Annually. 132 THE SOUTHEEN PLANTER [February,

Fertilize andPlant With a Attention is invited to the full-page advertisement of the Sharpies Sep- arator Co. ONE MAN DOES Edison Phonographs are advertis- woeec of two With Iron Age Riding Culti- ed by F. K. Babson. vators. Yon can doit easier and better, because they are bnilton Attention is invited to the advertise- lines that make this possible. Hoes are under perfect ment of the Columbus Carriage Co., control. Can regulate DHSI depth to be found on another page. and keep hoes desired distance The Johnston Harvester Co. has a from growin; plants. More prominent announcement this month, advantag to which attention Is invited. Irones in our The "Want" columns offer numer- Age ous bargains this month. Better look over them.

BINDERS. We are expecting a new lot of Bind- BATEMAN MFG.CO.,Box 167C,brenloch,rU ers shortly, when all orders can be For &we Hqfsg promptly filled. Thfs Is the most practical—simple and "Deere Durable" one-horse Corn Drill $3.50 PAIL ABSOLUTELY FREE. HERCULES made. Investigate before buying any planter by writing a postal for our new In this issue you will find full par- 1908 Free Book, "Corn— More and Better," which Illustrates and describes this imple- ticulars of a very remarkable offer. ment. Comes with or without Fertilizer shown above. In order to prove the worth of their Puller also Stump Attachment Can be furnished with pea citttichment, ninntlng guaranteed stock tonic, The Wilbur peas and corn at one operation. Feed 19 positive, distributing fertilizer In almost Stock Food Company, of Milwaukee, any condition, without waste, up to 460 pounds per acre. Seed drop i3 the famous Wisconsin, where they have no agent, Deere Erl^e Selection, known to be cbso. actually agree to give a 25-pound pail lutely accurate. free of charge Write a Postal to Deem and of Wilbur's Stock Tonic Get four Name On Oup to every reader of this paper. All they ask is that you write and tell Clean aa acre ef hearr timber land them what live stock you own and eaefr day. Clean all stump* la a circle ef IK what conditioner you have used. feet without mortal- er chsjajlnR macala*. Wilbur's Stock Tonic is known and Strongest, moat rapid working and beat made Mailing List HERCULES MFG. CO., used all over the world and has given The day vre get your name and address IIS 17th St, Centrevliie. lews. on postal or by letter "*vo send you our intelligent stock raisers universal atest Free Books— and keep bending you satisfaction. The Company make no raluabie Information Free about values and farm machinery improvements. secret of the ingredients of their THE IMPROVES If yon write ds. Keep posted by "writing us. Find out now ull about this New tonic and show their good faith by Deere Drill by sending for our fully complying with the pure food FREE BOOK laws. Their farm remedies are Write tor Prices. "CORN — More and Better" labelled sold under a positive To know point for point how to compare and all farm machinery and get best value, asfe guarantee of satisfaction, or money for our Free Corn beok and New Deere) Drill book 1«. 11 cheerfully refunded. Deere & Mansui* Go* You should take immediate advan- Mollne, III. tage of this remarkable offer, and be sure and mention this paper when you write to the Wilbur Company. Their address is Wilbur Stock Food Com- pany, 371 Huron St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A PRIZE WINNER. D. E. Morlock, Morriston, Ontario, Chamberlin M'fg Co., Olean, N. Y. PLANT CORNRN~) writes November 14, 1907: "I think Peas, Beans, Beetss, Absorbine the best remedy I have ever STUMP Buckwheat,heat, etc. | used. Have a fine yearling carriage PULLER. colt that got a Bog Spavin a few days Warranted the most practical machine before Guelph Show. I used Absorbine made. One man can lift 20 tons. Made Plant in 3, styles, 10 sizes. Screw, Cable and as directed from four to six times a Hand and Fer- Power. We manufacture a Tile day, rubbing it in well, and inside of a Ditcher and best CORN HARVESTER tilize week you could not tell which leg was ever made. Cuts two rows with one horse. Agents wanted. Write for at hurt. She carried the red ribbon at catalogue. Guelph and at four other shows after same H. L. Bennett & Co., Box 14, Wester- the cure." time. Tllle, Ohio. Absorbine penetrates to the seat of trouble promptly and effectually, with- Monarch Hydraulic "KING CORN FIELD" out blistering or removing the hair. marks out rows and Does not require the horse to be laid plants in drills or hills *K. 9, 12 inches 18, 24, 36 or 72 apart. Corn andany other seed up. Mild in its action, but positive in Cider Press atsametime. Distributes all commercial fertilizers wet, dry, lumpy, Great strength and ca- etc, 25 to 700 1 bs. per aore. great its results. It will give you satisfac- A pacity; all sizes; labor and time saver. Built to last. Full guarantee. also Agents wanted. Send/or Catalog, > tion. $2.00 a bottle at druggists. gasoline engines Manufacture by W. F. Young, P. D. steam engine* Belcher & Taylor A. T. Co., saw mills, thresh- Box 20 F., 109 Monmouth St.,Springfield, I Chicopee Palls, Mass. . ers. Catalog free- Massachusetts. fooarch Machinery Co., Room 170 39 Cortlandt St.,H«w Twfe. :

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SELECTING SEED OF KING'S Can Save a Lot of Work IMPROVED COTTON. Can Save a Lot of Mone y!

Can Increase Your Comfort* : I will say that it is not an easy job, Can Increase Your Protltt , Digger Crops, aside from the expense and trouble, If you are Interested In those things f\ when one undertakes to keep his seed ^ we'd like to send you our new book about w Save Time—Save Yourself- and Horses Work—Save Repairs, up to one standard variety and especi- STEEL Trouble, Money. These are the ally unless he has a thorough knowl- ELE0T8IC Wheels things you can do, as thousands and the edge of all the characteristics of that of other farmers are doing:, by i Ha using the guaranteed / variety. ELECTRIC tfa o„ ^» g For instance, we take the King's Im- More than a million and a quarter of them are in use and several hundred thousand farmers say proved, which can be easily identified that they are the best investment they ever made. "Acme"./Try money, work, by the red spots in the bloom, this la They'll save you more more give better service and greater satisfaction than any other not always positive proof, for occasion- metal wheel made- -because They're Made Better, AH SteeL ally you see a perfect stalk in every By every test they are the best. Spokes united to • K_L^FFCC* ^^ loose, your back. Lightest * other respect with a white bloom. the hub. If they work money Riding Don't buy wheels nor wagon until you read our Harrow Some planters are of the opinion that book. It may save you many dollars and It's free. Built. this white bloom cotton has become ELECTRIC WHEEL CO., mixed with King's Improved Cotton by Box 146 Quincy, Ills. growing other varieties on the same plantation, or by ginning, care not being taken to clean out the roll of seed. This is evidently true in good many Pulveriz- cases, and for this reason, in improv ing this cotton I always give prefer- ing Harrow, Clod ence to stalks with red spots in the Crusher and Leveler bloom. But, nevertheless, King's Im- THY IT FREE proved cotton originated by a cross be- We want yon to see what a fine, smooth seed bed It prepares. In all soils, under all conditions tween Sugar Loaf Cotton, which has How the knives cut through to the undersoil, chopping the burled sod or trash but never a red spot in the bloom, and some dragging It to the surface. other cotton of a larger boll variety Our Free Book by continually growing the two varie- contains valuable articles by high authorities ties together have become so identi- on the preparation of seed beds. Also tells all about the "Acme." Send postal for i t today. fied that it would require an expert to Dnane H. Nasb, Inc., distinguish one from the other but for Boz 19, MILUngton. N. J. the red spots. BKJGGIES AlfD WACiOtf*. varieties But there are many other Just as good as skilled: Virginia too numerous to mention which can can maku »ut of Virgins* DISC HARROWS AND DISC PLOWS. mechanics be easily detected by the form of the grown material. You know that this Clark'** Double-Action Cutaway Har- must be the beet. Send for catalogue. row—the greatest labor saver. In- plant, the leaves, the bloom, the boll, comparable work. the lint, and the seed. A variety of cotton is known by one who is accustomed to it, as an apple of a certain variety is known from another. So, in the beginning, get the best variety of seed desired, plant and cultivate as any other cotton. Just take it for granted now that we want to improve King's Cotton. When the cotton is in full bloom, and all through the blooming until maturity, only one Does in one trip what ordinary disc season RICHMOND BUGGY A WAGOM CO. harrows cannot do in three and four man should be intrusted to this work Richmond, Va. trips. of selecting the largest and most pro- Combination Disc and Mold-Board lific stalks in his field, giving prefer- Plow. Turns the sod all the way over and buries the weeds, etc. ence to those stalks which bear the most resemblance to the variety desired in the bloom, the boll and the form of the plant. Each of these stalks must be designated by tieing a tag to the top where it can be readily seen In picking. All of the untagged cotton should be picked first, as Havana Low Wagons you would be liable to pick some of Ali steel, made to last; wood gears also. Save high lifting, hard pulling, avoid cutting up fields. Tires any cotton if you should pick the untagged width up to 8 Inches. STEEL WHEELS furnished TO FlS Leaves the land easy to harrow and the tagged first. It will require 3,000 OLD gears. Write for free booklet level; not set on edge and in bumps tags and stalks, forty bolls to the HAVANA METAL WHEEL CO., Box 46, HAVANA. ILL. like other disc plows. stalk, to make a bale of cotton, or These are the tools of to-day. twenty-five bushels of seed. By count- CUTAWAY HARROW CO., 45 Main SAW YOUR WOOD ing a few average stalks you can make St., Hlgganum, Conn. an estimate of how many tags It will ASHTON STARKE, Southern Sales to get the required amount 01 Agent, Richmond, Va. take seed for planting. For making the Wheels, Freight Paid $8 75 tags,, pasteboard boxes of every de- for 4 Bugg; IVh.rls, Mv.i liri- uil. Wi'ti ltul>l»-r scription can be used, which mer- by ONE MAN In Tin-*, $lu.20. I ml?. »lirt!s JJ lo i in. Irmd. Ruhbvr With a FOLDING SAWING MACHINE. 9 CORDS catalogueshowinglatest Improve- Tin- T,.|i Riigxiw. $41; llnrarsn, $5. Write for catalog chants will be glad to furnish you in 10 hours. Send for Free illns. Learn how to buy d' — •», Repair Whrrh, $5.6" mentsandtestimonialsfrom thousands. First order secures agcy. fall Wagon Uuibn-.la FRKJB. yf,\, BOOb,l'"iinimli,. cleaning up stock for trade. Cut Folding Sawing Mach. Co., 158 E. Harrison St., Chicago, 111. 134 THE SOUTHE EX PLANTER. [February,

them into small bits one by two and one-half inches, punch hole in one end Fertilizer! Drill and tie a cotton twine string into this about six inches long, and leaving the Bandies All For Broadcast ends about even three inches long to Commercial Too-dres- tie it to the stalk. When the cotton Fertilizers sing or Drilling is open enough, pluck the untagged wet or dry, cotton first, and then the tagged, and coarse or fine. keep separate, and gin separate. See Positive feed, no choking, no that the roll of the gin is cleaned out, skips- and all the flues and stalls into which the seeds pass. If you have no separate stalls, then you must catch the seed as ginned, for otherwise, in a short while, the fruits of your labors would be spoiled. I have given you the best plan for improving cotton, I think, as it is the one adopted after having tried many ways. And it stands to reason, just 10W AND EASY TO LOAD. as in breeding stock to eliminate bad healthiest are Broad tires, no i utting. Quick changes from drill- blood, the strongest and ing to broadcasting, also for thick and thin spread- selected for good breeders, so it is ing. Furnished with shafts or tongue. Write for descriptive circulars and testimonials. with cotton. See ad. in this issue. Special Large Size, Sows 8 Feet 3 Inches Wide. I. W. MITCHELL, BelcherS Taylor A. T. Co., Prop., Sugar Loaf Cotton Farm. Bo* 2 . B CMcopee Tails, Mass. There are so many roofings on the — ECONOMY SILC market to-day that the average person Medal and Highest Award at the claims made for is confused by the Jamestown Exposition. each. For this reason the little booklet, "A Few Thinks on a Subject Ensilage is the cheapest cture vis and most nourishing We Manufa the Da Worthy of Serious Thought," written stock food; the Economy Silo Wardell, is particularly OUR FREE CATALOGUE by Mr. H. R. keeps it in perfect con- interesting. In it he tells in a most dition. Tells How You Can Easily convincing manner the superiority of Air-tight all over. Con- tinuous doorways make Asphalt Roofing in general and Genas- ensilage always easy to on the first cost of a standard high-grade cream sep- co in particular, which is made from get at. Easy to erect and arator by straight factory buying. Tells why and Trini- fully guaranteed. how you may make your cows pay yon 810 to 815 more asphalt taken from the famous per cow per year while cutting your dairy work In dad Lake in South America. This Write to-day for free two. Fully describes the latest improved 1907 model illustrated catalogue with booklet is sent free by the Barber experience of users. DAVIS Asphalt Paving Company, Philadel- SEPARATOR phia, Pa., to any one writing for it ECONOMY SILO AND TANK CO., the easiest running, easiest cleaned, most durable mentioning this paper. standard separator niade and tells why it is. Con- and Box 38-G, Frederick, Bid. tains valuable separator information that has We advise our readers to write for cost us thousands- of dollars, yet it's free to you— if you write today and mention catalogue 126 it. "Write now. This offer may not appear again. Davis Cream Separator Company, Among the manufacturers of veteri- PERFECT POTATO 56 B North Clinton Street, Chicago, Illinois*, Cut this out, sign and mail at once. nary remedies, the firm of Fleming PLANTING Every farmer knows the importance Brothers, claims distinction for hav- of proper potato planting. Here's a machine that does it peifectly. Has ing produced successful remedies for none of the faults common with com- FOR ALL MIXED FEEDS several of the most common diseases mon planters. Opens the furrow Unhusked perfectly, drops the seed corn, husked ears, known to the live stock industry. correctly, covers it uni- shelled corn all grains there and formly , and bestof ail is no mill made that for speed, Especially is this true with reference never bruises or easy running and complete to jaw, fistula, and poll evil, these punctures the grinding equals the lump seed. Send diseases having for a long time been postal for oui 1903 regarded as practically incurable after free KELLY reaching a well developed stage. Book. DUPLEX Their remedies are easily used, even Grinding Mills by inexperienced persons, and their New double cuttere, force feed, never guarantee holds good, no matter how choke. Use 25 percent lesa power than be. Their any others, Especially adapted for advanced the case may gasoline engines. Four sizes remedies for bone spavin, ringbone, THE 0. S. KELLY CO., 145 N. Lime St. Springfield, Ohio. and other blemishes are also sold under the broadest guarantee. Flem- Own Fertilizer ing's Vest Pocket Veterinary Adviser at Small Cost with is offered free to persons interested in DEHORNING ISN'T CRUEL WILSON'S PHOSPHATE MILLS It may be with a saw, but not so the ailments mentioned above. It con- when the From 1 to 40 H. P. Also Bone Cutters, hand and power tains 192 pages and is a book worth KEYSTONE DEHORNER for the poultrymen; trrit used. It cuts from four sides at writing for. Address Fleming Bros., is and shell mills, farm feed once ; makes a sliding, sharp shear mills, family grist mills, No. 280 Union Stock Yards, Chicago, cut. Any stock-raiser can do it scrap cake mills. Send for easily. No crushing or splintering" catalog. 111. of horns or tearing of flesh. Done in2minutes. Send for free booklet. S> Wilson Bros., Sole Mfrs., Easton, Pa. M. T. Phillips, Box 45, Pomeroy, Pa, A neat Binder for your hack num- Always mention The Southern bers can be had for 30 cents. Address Southern Planter. Planter when writing advertisers. our Business Department. Please mention The "

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SUCCESS OF DB LOACH MILL. Over 15,000 De Loach saw-mills are in use throughout the world. These Genasco celebrated mills are so far in the lead that there is practically no competition. For twenty years they have been recognized as the world's standard. With a De Loach mill, a man can saw his own lumber or do custom work at The only rooting the very minimum expense. The machine is so simple a 15-year-old boy water- proofed en- can operate it as successfully as a grown man. Two hands can cut 5.000' tirely with natural feet a day right along. The guaranteed capacity of inch boards in 10 asphalt — Trinidad hours is 1,750 feet for the 3 1-2 H. P. mill; 3,500 feet for the 7 H. P. mill, Stag plows look like thoroughbreds Lake Asphalt — the and 7,000 feet for the 14 H. P. mill. stripped for a race—strong and trim. As a matter of fact, the capacity of a They have that smooth, light running quality you cannot describe, but De Loach mill is 25 to 50 per cent, greatest we a the r- which you feel. When you want a more than the guarantee calls for. strictly high-grade plow at a medium resister known. The De Loach has Variable Feed, price, get a frameless Friction Set Works, Automatic Steel Triplex Dogs and Diamond Track. Smooth or mineral surface. The company manufactures saw Several weights. Askany wide- mills up to 200 H. P., Steam Engines and Boilers, Gasoline Engines, Porta- awake dealer. Refuse imitations ble Corn and Feed Mills, Flantera, and substitutes. Write for Book Shingle Mills, Wood Saws and Water Wheels. The company pays the 62 and samples. freight on mills and other machinery and is noted for prompt shipment. It THE BARBER ASPHALT enjoys an enviable reputation for fair For 70 years the dealing. If you are in the market foi PAVING COMPANY "leaping deer" a saw-mill, we suggest that you write trade mark has Largest producers of asphalt, and largest manu- to the De Loach Mill Mfg. Co., Box been the sign of facturers of ready roofing in the world. 265, Bridgeport, Alabama, for their all that is best in free illustrated catalogue. plows. There is PHILADELPHIA hardly a man so old or a boy so New York San Francisco Chicago HAVANA LOW WAGONS. young that he has not used John with wide grooved tires on their metal Deere makes. wheels and with steel gears or wood gears, if preferred, save farmers and Booklet Beautiful and Quaint Army Auction Bargains teamsters unnecessary strain in load- describes plows, ancient and modern. Tents .$1.90 up Old Pistols - • $.50 up actual plow- ,! ' ing and unloading and at the same Illustrated by photos of Rifles . 1.95 Officers' Swords, new $1.75 ARMY SADDLES 8.00 " Cavalry Sabres "-.1.50" time the wide tires preserve the sod ing scenes from all o-"er the world. Bridles • 1.00 UNIFORMS " 1.25 , Ask for booklet 40 Mention Leggina, pr". .15 7 Shot Carbins " - 3.60 of the field and maintain smooth pub- CAT- this paper. , 1807 MILITARY ENCYCLOPEDIC lic roads. The farmer who owns good pages, containing thonsands of ALOGTJE, 260 large DEERE & COMPANY, Moline. II!., U. S. A. beautlfnl illustrations—with wholesale and retail prices gears may lower his wagon by buying • o£ 15 seres GOVT. AUCTION SALE GOODS. mailed for 15 cents (stamps). the steel metal wheels only. He FRANCIS BANNES.MAN, 501 Broadway, MEW YOBS should first write for particulars as to how to measure for an order of TO GROW A GOOD wheels. Full information and prices GARDEN CALL, ON given by the Havana Metal Wheel Co., good cultivation is absolutely neces- ' eary, but it can't be done with poor Box 46, Havana, 111. tools. Here's an Iron Age Tool especially made for garden work. It * not only does good work, but it is "American" easy to operate. The boys Fuller Brothers Modern Practice in and girls can do the Construction, Bulle- gardening and pro- Centrifugal Pump duce big crops, ll tin No. 104, is just issued by the you'll equip them VA., with Iron Age DANVILLE, American Well Works, Aurora, 111. It illustrates all the styles of centrifugal For Fencings, Roofings, Paints, or pumps made for different purposes for anything in the way of such pumps such as farm irrigation, damage, brewery pumps, fire pumps and many other similar purposes. This HARDWARE. well-known firm also furnishes complete literature in regard to machin- N.J They Will Treat You Right. ery for well drilling, oil, gas, etc. Our Bateman Mfg. Go., Box167G, Grenloch, readers will do this publication a favor by stating where they read this 15c. Cures ten Corns, stays too. Best in the VETERINARY COURSE AT HOME, writing this firm. cured, notice in world. No harm nor pain. Oinnfl year anti upwards fan oe marie taking our Veter- $I£UU inary Course at home during spare time; taught Guaranteed. Instructions hi simplest English; Diploma emoted positions obtained Agents wanted. Southerr with each box. < ^ost v/itbiD reac h of all , for su< essful students , satisfac- Always mention TEe IMBODEN COMPANY, tion guaranteed, partiiulars free. Ontar O Veterin- Planter wheD writing advertisers <>, Clcona, Pa. ary Correspondence Sor.oc I. London, Car.. Box „

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Don't Allow "Pests" to Destroy Your Fruit. (Continued from page 130.) Did you ever stop to tliink why you gathered so lew perfect apples last year? More than likely centers of information and usefulness the failure by of your fruitcrop was caused a their respective fungus, or the codling rnoth, which blighted the Ih communities. The blossoms and young fruit as it was forming. teachers can do much to stimulate an They were your enemies last year—they will be Interest in better methods of farming. this year. Study up the subject and be prepared to The officers will assist in holding give the pesls battle farmers' institutes, in disseminating royal this coming year by spraying useful information to farmers about trees and vines at the new crops, plant and animal diseases, proper time. etc., and in promoting the other activi- This matter of spraying is no longer ties in direct charge of the State Col- a question of policy lege of Agriculture which of necessity orof e x perim en t, but of stern necessity exercises the part of a foster mother to farmers and fruit to the schools and will be active in growers. The war against co-operating with them and promoting I 1 lie destructive army their best interests in every possible of pests must be ag- way. The course of study in these gressive — extermin- ating—if you would save the fruit as well as the schools is designed to fit the students trees and vines which bear it. for taking the advanced training pro- If you are at all interested in securing abetter vided in the State college. In other crop of fruit or vegetables it will be well worth your while to write the William Stnhl Sprayer words, the boy who graduates from " Co., Box andailotn 1C5 U, Quincy, 111., for a copy of their one of the schools can enter the State free book telling all about spraying and how, APPLE When, where and what to do it with. college without an examination. In the course of time there will be a suffi- PEACH trees do cient number of these men going to their best the State college to furnish that high- PEAR IT PAYS TO er type of educated leadership which enpr°P" SPRAY the agricultural interests of the State The Iron Age 4-row Sprayer PLUM e will demand, and thus the various gives perfect satisfaction. Puts solu- X tion just \vh»re i.eeded and in fog- links in the organization will be rend- like rnist. Pump delivirs spray under thusreachingevery ered complete and perfect high pressure, * —the State part cf vine, effectually kill- "pf. Collesre Agriculture ing bugsand preventing of standing at the SPRAYED blight. Has Orchard Iron Age summit of the State's agricultural fepraying attach' Tools. Have y»u any fruit trees that nient. Write for postal brings educational system; the district agri- Catalog A free it. Write today. yield poor, wormy, knarled, blight** illustrating cultural school constituting the neces- andSprayer sary connecting link between the col- and imperfect fruit? Do you spray other lege and the consolidated rural and them? If not you are high schools of the State; the course of study in the lowest being so pre- sribed and developed as to lead up to LOSING MONEY the hiarhest and the organization of the highest being so arranged as to fit its BATEMAN MFG. GO.,Box 167S,Srenloch, N.J. graduate for the duties incumbent up- All kinds of spray pumps at on them in every field of agricultural prices from $3 up. activity which the interests of the Our Spray Pumps are reliable. State may reciuire to be served. Get the Best slmple and durable. ANDREW M. SOULE. A &oo»t Spray Pomp eami ble Used by the Virginia and Nortk. profits and lasts tor years. State College of Agriculture, Carolina Agricultural Department*. THE ECLIPSE Athens, Ga. Is a good pump. Ae practical fruit growers we SYDNOR PUMP & WELL CO., were using; *>fce common sprayer* fin cur STOCK TONIC NECESSARY. own orchardfr'-foui.d DEPT. B. their def ectp and then Indented Farmers and cattle raisers are com- The Eclipse* Its *>*; fisa practically forced ue vx ''<- nm%B- !ns more and more to see the great im- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. nfacturtng on • Sarg® so&ie. portance of a stock tonic. Tod tp.-h.e- no chances. We hA7« done ail the experrjoaea-S*^ Before our nresent-day experiment- ers proved their point, no one thought Large fully €&ne*torafa& Crtatoffwe and ft-coWe* #*,. it necessarv to do anvthins; to aid ani- BEATS THE 8ppQA$ito@~-W9MM* \, MB mal digestion; in fact, no one thought such a thins; could be done. Now, feeders of live stock, whether Grindstone j for beef or milk, never even attempt to TEN TIKES OVER Nc pressure, oc drawing Defender "fit" a bunch of steers or produce a temper, u you use the sriven Quantity of milk without srivina; Sprayer [ Practical each animal in the herd a corrective All brass, easiest worfc= Alundum in dally doses. ingf, most powerful, auts^ Grinder matic mixer, expansion A few years ago farmers took sick- valves, double strainei! with wheel revolving I Catalogue of Pumps at > ness and loss as part of the business. 3.000 times a minute << Treatise so Spraying free Their profits were small because a Fat superior toemeryp Agsnts Wantbd. Or stoD e. Grinds any f J F. Oajlero, Box 19 OaMlul, • 6 few weeks' heavy feeding on an un- tool, knife to sickle. ' balanced ration, without assisting na- Different sizes. Foot p o w e r attachment. A Neat Binder for your back num- ture in any way, was suretothorkww. Write for circular of particu- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address ture in any way, was sure to throw lars. Good agents wanted. Address, oar Business Department the animal "off its feed" and actually ftOYU MFG. CO. 3» R. Walnut St. Lancaster, f* — -

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—^BARGAINS IN— undo all that had been gained up to that point. HIGH GRADE The amount of money lost to feed- DROP-HEAD ers In this way must have been some- LIGHT RUNNING 2d Hand Machinery thing startling and under our present laws of keen competition would have SEWING *12-85 been simply ruinous. MACHINE The Watt Plow Co., Richmond, Va. All this uncertain and haphazard Positively the greatest Sewing Machine value ever offered. By our direct selling plan, we way of doing has given place— thanks save you all dealers' and agents' profits. This to the few who have made a study of Machine is equal to any usually sold £—25 H. P. Getser Engine and Boiler these things to a scientific and cer- by — agents for $30.00. on •kid's. In first-elan* order. tain way of reaching uniform results S^~^ Is substantially a H. P. made of best —15 (8x10 cylinder) Pitta En- in the cattle trade. Men know a j 1 1 f material, and is gine and Boiler, mounted on ateel whole lot more than they did, but it's equipped with wheels. the Stock Tonic above all else that the latest improvement s. 1—12 H. P., Claaa J, Gelaer Engine and has given cattle raising reliability Ele- the gant oak drop-leaf Boiler on wheel*. Almoat new. of an established business. cabinet, 4 drawers 'cj> a—25 H. P. Gelaer Engine, mounted on If the reader will think for a mo- and full set of at- 30 H. P. Boiler on aklda. Almoat tachments. We give ment how much the animal system is our binding 10-ytar new. like a machine, he will see a good guarantee with each machine. Order one today, try it 30 days and if not found in every way satisfactory, 1—12 H. P. Russell we willre- Engine and Boiler reason for the tonic idea. If you over- f undyour money. "We are the largest sewing machine dis- on wheels.. In first-class order. tributers in the South, and make prompt shipment. load a machine—ask it to do double Send for complete catalogue mailed free on application. 1 10 H. P. Nagle Engine — and Boiler on work—more power is needed to run wheels. In good order. it and the strain on every part is MALSBY, SHIPP & CO. 1 No. 1 Gelser — Saw M1U with Mala greater. So with the fatting steer or Dept. 14 Atlanta, Ga. Drive Belt. milch cow—heavy feed means great a 7-lnch 4-Sided — Molder. strain on the digestive apparatus, 1 i-lnch 4-Sided Molder. — more nerve force to run it and more ALSO — wear and tear on it. H.F KIRWAN&C0., 1—48-lnch Inserted Tooth Slmonds Saw. Here is where the tonic gets in its 33 South Gay, Baltimore, Md. 1— 46-lnch Inserted Tooth Slmonds Saw. work. Composed as it is of elements 1—52-lnch Inserted Tooth Slmonds Saw. kuown to' be beneficial, it gives just OFFER YOU THEIR SERVICES AS 1—54-Inch Inserted Tooth Slmonda Saw. the proportion of added strength 1—42-lnch Inserted Tooth Slmonda Saw. needed for each part and so the whole Purchasing Agents carried All In First-Claas Order. animal is over and beyond And will secure for you the benefit point the danger and enabled to make of lowest prices and best quality steady gain in weight. stock tonic A for all supplies. Write as for further Information. is certainly the one thing needed by the feeder if is after the greatest MACHINERY, FERTILIZERS, THE WATT PLOW CO., he profit in his business. SEEDS, GROCERIES, ETC. 1426 Eaat Main Street, Richmond, Va. Our fathers got along without the All enquiries promptly answered. "food tonic" because they didn't Drop us a postal whenever you know it. To the farmers and feeders need anything. Black these days the "food tonic" of known Hawk value, containing the bitter principles GRIST MILL? which aid digestion, iron for blood A hand mill for country, vil- building and cleansing nitrates in lage and city housekeepers. Fresh corn meal, graham, rye proper proportion, is an absolute nec- flour, etc. Fast, easy grinder made to last. essity. Can bow Weight 17 lbs. E SS more grain $3.00. pA?D. with a Gaboon hand i Soon pays for Itself. You'll find a dozen uses SEPARATORS. broadcast seed sower for it. Grinds corn, wheat, rye, rice, spices, LOWER PRICED than six men can sow by hand. 5 acres per hour is a coffee, etc. fine or There is no question but there has coarse. Just the fair average for the Oahoon, thing Cor cracking been among dairymen a need for a and the seed is distribnted grain for poultry. evenly, with a great saving Black Haw k book FREE. high grade separator which could be of time. A. K. PATCH, ' sold at a lower price. Everybody Tho Gaboon Hand Mfr. of Hud Mills »ud Corn Bhsll.il wants a cream separator but many .xo1q.1t.1j, Agent, W.niori. Seed Sower is a Clarksvllla, Ttnmiui. have felt that they could not afford practical machine for any size farm- It increases the farmers profit both ways, to pay the high prices demanded. It in better crops raised, and time and seedsaved. Write, remained for the Davis Cream sepa- for new book "Sowing for ] rator Co., of Chicago, to meet this Results" and 5Uth anniver- WARRINZR'S CHAIN-HANQIN6 STANCHION sary Souvenir, demand, and to place a separator of GoodeltCo. 63»n«Si(ni'-*U Gives nnltnal* per- the first class on the market at a price freedom; absolutely is reach of no chilling. Thou- which within even the smallest cow owner. %, sands have testified to its simplicity, The high price of separators has completeness Drills and been due, not to the expense of manu- durability, among For Horse, Steam or Gasoline Power Ex-Governor facturing, but to the costly plan of ^@#\*.' Hi.nrd. of Wiscon- selling. Here is where the Davis Well Augers sin, and I. B. Cal- fn, Vice-President State Dairyman's people have found opportunity to For Horse Power Association, Kewanee. Ind. The latter make their great cut in price. They Address ays: "I think them perfect." The have not cheapened the material or L00MIS MACHINE €& purchaser takes no risk, as the Stan- chions are shipped subject to 30 days' reduced the capacity, or an inferior TIFFIN, OHIO trial In your own stable. Send for machine; but they have adopted the descriptive pamphlet. plan of selling direct from their fac- A seat Binder for your back num- W. B. CRUMB, tory, cutting off all State agents, job- •«r8 can be had for 30 cents. Address South Street, Foreslvllle, Conn. bers' and dealrs' commissions and ex- ur Business Department. —

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penses. They have found 'that by Bell Hay Curing Racl pursuing this policy, they are able to sell direct to users their simple Davis SHIP HE YOUR separator at a price but little more than half what other standard machines are selling for. They claim it to be one of the easiest running, cleanest skimming, easiest cleaned OLD METALS machines on the market. Write to the Davis Cream Separator Co., 56 B. N. Clinton Street, Chicago, for their catalogues. Not necessary to write a long letter, a postal will do. Just addres HIDES as above and say: "Send me your catalegue No. 126." It will come promptly.

(Patented October 1£. 19n«.) RUBBER Solves the problem of curlDg pea vln«, RICKETY FENCES DEPRECIATE alfalfa or other hay almost regardless at FARM PROPERTY. weather conditions, as the racks give Interim "The clothes don't make the man ventilation and keep hay from tsuchisi ground, thereby causing It to cure out nlcwh but, they help," says the old proverb. when other methods fail. One handling con Good fences don't increase fertility, SCRAP IRON pletee the work and the hay Is safe. F<> but they make the market prices prices and circular giving full particular' Address H. E. BELL, Burkevllle, Va higher. Take two farms—one prop- AGENTS WANTED IN EVERT COUNTS erly fenced—the ofther with gaping holes for stock to rush through to Car Lots a Specialty the neighbour's, fields; with tumble- SHYERS LOCK! down posts and dilapidated boards, half up—half down; which will you ST1T0K AWL buy? Which will bring the most at Makes same stitch as sewing machine. Repairs a forced sale? shoes, harness, carpets, Wise farmers are looking at all awnings, sails, gloves, mittens saddles, these outward appearances. They are 50,000 robes, comforts or discarding the old, decaying, profitless THAT tdCiP fur coats. You | need one, your | wooden fence. They are replacing it n e i g n bo r Costs only needs odo with one that is strong and durable $1.00, prepaid. every Hides Wanted Get one and se S3s^ like the Brown Fence. This is a fence cure the agency is one-fourth in your locality. that farmers say at least Every one buys it heavier than most woven-wire fences; Great opportunity for agents east of Mississippi that it doesn't get "baggy or saggy;'* Write for Prices. River. One agent sold 100 in 4 days. Write forbooklet E that is easily put up. When a Brown Satisfaction Guaranteed. 0. A. MYERS CO., Fence is up, it is up "to stay up/' Commissions. 111.""M) No 6537 Woodlawn Ave., Chicago.

MONEY SAVED IS MONEY EARNED Checks Sent Sams Order direct. ..~- - ^S36*C5 Day Freight Bills "We make En- Two more good things that the Abb Masked Paid. gines from 2 ,to 15 H. P. Brown Fence and Wire Company, Stationary Cleveland, Ohio, do for the farmer.

( and Portable 1st: They send a free sample of the Send for Cat- alog. fence so that every man can examine BAUROTH BROS., it at his leisure. He can hammer it, 61 Fisher St., Springfield, Ohio. file it, dip it in acid,—test it any way he chooses. The sample will be no Clarence Cosby, ENGINES FOR SALE better than the actual wire sent him Tea horse traction, $260; II h«ra« pwtftbu when he pays his money. 2nd: They *1M; 13 horse portable, |200; « hors* bollK pay the freight on all orders of forty Established 1890. aad en cine, J90- 1 horse gasoline «artn«, |4» rods and over. This is a great con- S horse, $60; C horse, $126; It korso, II',. Boilers and Engines from 1 to IN horn. venience. A man knows exactly what carried In stock for Immediate ihlpmeoi his fence will cost laid down at his RICHHOND, VA CASEY BOILER WORKS, Sprlarneld. Okie home station. Frepaid freight usually is delivered sooner than the "bill to in SAVE MONEY follow" kind. A 56-page catalogue Largest Dealer on BerryBoxes gives a detailed explanation of 138 Scrap Iron, Metals, Hides, and Baskets different styles of fences for poultry, Fruit nnd Vegotahlo hogs, horses, bulls and stock of all Etc., in the South. PaukaecB nnd Grow- ers' Supplies of nil kinds. It is sent free to anyone. Write for true mimey-fiavir.Ronl- aprioelistr. N«ff Albany Box KuhketVo., New .'.llm iij. In. I. REFERENCES: Largest Factory of 1 is Ivln> Ind., Oct. 1907. In tllo Couutry. Scott Co., 28, National Bank of Virginia, Please renew my subscription to Bank of Richmond, A Neat Binder for your back nurn The Southern Planter, your valuable Bradstreets and Dun. bers can be had for 30 cents. Addre** paper of high-grade literature. our Business Department A. S. CHITTY. 1908.] THE SOUTHE RIsT PLANTER. 139

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA THIS CUT REPRESENTS AND THE V. P. I. It seems to us a most lamentable The Famous tiling that the University of Virginia MASTERS should attempt to use its recognized TOBACCO, PACE FENCE prestige and standing in the State to CABBAGE, induce the Legislature to deprive the TOMATO AND Pioneer Woven Wire Pence is POTATO The Virginia Polytechnic Institute of the SWEET the best fence in the world for any TRANSPLANTER. purpose. Twenty-five years of ex honor of making the Geological Sur- thor- every Has been perience, science and skill in oughly tested in Twice as strong, dur- vey of the State upon which it has 8S5r— rod of a Page. the field during the able and economical as any other already done much work through Prof. posts. It past three seasons fence. Requires but few formerly of of the Watson the faculty I and every suggest- means money to you to learn about § Page Fence. Folder and Catalog V. P. I., but now of the University. ''£: 1 sd improvement has a adopted, so free Write a postal for them now. Conjointly with State Board of Agri- WSM been FENCE CO. Hhh that we now offer PAGE WOVEN WIRE culture the V. P. I. started Prof. Wat- Mich, IxJ the dealers and Box 5115, Adrian, son on the work and the results of if growers the grand- his labors to this time are now pub- fjf est little tool ever devised for setting of Virginia M lished by the University all kinds of plants. llljl as though the work had been done by if Does better work Do You Want a Wire that Institution. Co-incidently with f than can be done r by hand and more the publication Senator Rison has in- I than twice as fast. troduced a bill to transfer the whole Will set plants That will always be rigid and firm? work to the University and this in the cheaper than the That can not sag, and that will last a horse planter, acre face of the fact that the V. P. I. is lifetime? Our Fence Book, which is sent by acre. Will do equipped to a great extent with the FREE, with our catalogue and price list, tells perfect work how to build thiskindof a fence for 12c. a rod up. needed facilities for doing the work where the horse will not of the survey and the analysis of the planter We Pay Freight work at al 1— soils and the assaying of the minerals amongst rocks and On $25 worth and guarantee satisfaction or and is making the necessary appro- stumps and on money refunded. Agents wanted. Write to-day priations for the establishment of a side-hill land, and far more satisfac- Box 17 are mining and geological school. We tory in every way. NICKEL PLATE FENCE CO. Manistee. Mich. glad to see that Dr. Barringer has For full particu- taken up the gauntlet thrown down lars, wholesale and Alderman retail price, ad- by Senator Rison and Dtr. dress and in one of the most cogent and AGENTS WANTED. have ever seen Ornamental Fence forcible arguments we w left those two gentlemen with not a mm Cheaper than wood. Artistic. MASTERS PLANTER COMPANY, Strong. For lawns, churches, leg to stand on in defence of their cemeteries. Send for free Cata- 178 So. Water St., Chicago, 111. log C. Address The Ward proposition. Wle cannot think that Fence Co., lfiox61S Decatur, ind., the Legislature will disregard this also manufacturers of Steel Picket Fence — SAN JOSE SCALE and Don't-Rust Farm and Poultry Fence. protest and invest an institution And all kinds of insects and para- which or ought to be purely an aca- sites that infest your plants and AUTOMATIC demic and humanities school with trees can be killed by spraying MANLOVE GATE with Saves time, a work which so strictly belongs to adda to value, a school of practical and applied oodj> Caustic Potash C_ _ M _ «» safety, beauty G„„ » whale oil OoapNo. S P. I., especially and pleasure science like the V. of home. after that institution has shown its Insecticide fertilizer. Dissolves cabbages, Manlovb ability to do the work and expended easily in water. Protects Co., plants Gate 272 necessary fruits and flowers. Makes Huron St. money in equipping the grow and keeps them healthy. Free Chicago, 111. laboratories and working force. There from poisons. Endorsed by is abundant work for the University U. S. Department of Agriculture. of Virginia to do without thus seeking Write for free booklet, "A Pocket COIL SPRING FENCE! to trespass upon the field of work of Manual of Plant Diseases." A postal will do. Made of high carbon Steel Wire the V. P. I. and we would strongly Horse-high, Bull-strong, Chi'jk- GOOD, en-tlght. Sold direct to the urge that the farmers of the State JAMES Farmer at lowect manufac- their College and instruct Street, turers prices on CO Days Free stand by Original Maker, 959 Front Trial, freight prepaid. lOOpt-ge their representatives to support Dr. Philadelphia. Catalogue and price-list free. against the KITSELMAN BROS., Barringer in his protest Box 14 MUNCIE, IND. passing of the Rison bill. The farmers Dogs, Wee* State are kills Prairie and the mechanics of the Chucks, Gophers and Grata deeply interested in knowing the Insects. "The wheels of tM LAWN FENCE nature of the soils and their fitness FUMA Geds grind slow, bat ei- Many designs. Cheap weevil, hot ye« as crops and the mineral exceedlagiy small." So the wood. 32 page Catalogue for different "an stop their grind with free. Specia I Prices to riches of the same. This they can «• others Churches and Cemeteries. quick- are Aelag. Coiled Spring Fence Co. learn much more certainly and Fuma Carbon Bi-sulphide: Box Q V/inchester Ind. ly through the work of the V. P. I. it fumigates poultry houses ojie tills he* which was established and endowed Ilea. Edward R. Taylor, Penh Yan, N. Y. by the Nation to do just such work and keep in touch with 'the farmers UMPfflCELJ HIGHCRADE— URGE HIT 6S0PS. CATALOGUE FREE. and the workers in the mechanical UT.HT TOOLS FOR Three »f Clark's Intense Cultivator* pre- LQUiSVILLE.KY. arts. The doctors, lawyers, parsons 30W WIRE & IRON WKS. dvced this year on 14% acres, 1*1 teas *f of University can have and lierati the well dried alfalfa, timothy and reatep hay. t little interest in such research work If you want to know how, enclose a %-cent Wire Fence ?0f stamp te GEORGE! M. CLARK, Higgaaam, 48-in. stock fence perrod only * and the faculty of the University * Cenn. Best high carbon coiled steel spring vrii" should not be encouraged or helped to « Catalog of fep.ces, tools and supplies FRBJ --,- i. Buy dirert at wholesale. Write toda< undertake it. "Ne sutor ultra crepi- SXZtl MASON FENCE CO. Boa 80 Leesburg Please mention The Southern Planter. dam." —

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T DAVID AND GOLIATH. PATENT ^Su INVENT. (A true and fair account, in common Your ideas may bring you a fortune! Cash offers for cer- metre, of this single combat, by an The Steel Shoe tain inventions. Free Book; Irish bard. Written by Gen'l Basil Wear Resisting:—Foot Protecting: gives list of inventions wanted; tells how to protect them. Duke). Re-published from August, Guaranteed lor a Year Write for it. Patent obtained issue request. or fee returned. No charge for 1903 by JJj^'X 6 INCHES HIGH report as to patentability. Send sketch model. or Patents ad- Tbe brighest boy ould Jesse had $250 vertised for sale free. Per Pair Woodward & Chandlee, Attya., Was David, youngest son, .^^ F Street, Washington, D. C. He was a bould and active lad, :-®,: S^JEJilHCHES HIGHCHIGH ur thnn those of the regular Patents secured by us advertlaed tree U booklet 83.60 leather shoes; our 'Twould make the birds av hiven hide «Thti 83.f>0uppers World's Progress. Sample free. [ equulordlnary ale leather shoes. EVANS & WILKENS, 848 F Street, Wa«*. Their heads to hear sing. of $5.00 Insldo him StoeL" is a comfortable liaircush* ington. D. C. , He'd murther half the country side alls how to gave Ion. "Weigh nomorethaa 6 to? 10 ft yeir ordinary shoe*. They will Wid pebbles and a sling. n working fih"PB. save you money; keep your feet dry and com- T YOUR IDEAS ortable. prevent colds and rheumatism. Do not require And thin the soothin' ways he knew he usual "breaking in;" easy and soothing to the feet $100J0,000 for one invention* [ ll1 fill T> l_ & - _ rom the first minute you put them on. The 8teel Shoe is another— $8,500.O C Book iTT A "How" to To capture young and old; artaln to please and satisfy; you will wonder how yon Obtain a Patent ' and "What to In -.verdidwitboutit. Sizes 6 to 1&. Send us your slzeand vent" sent free. Send rough sketch for fre* The female sex—Och, Whillielu! J2.50 for 6-lnch high shoes (or 83.50 for 9-Inch) and you will report as to patentability. We advertise yom patent for sale at our expense. 'Twas there wor' his best hold. promptly receive the best and most comfortable pair ol ' working shoes the market has ever produced. Patent Obtained or Fee Returned. CHANDLEE & CHAK3IEE, PatenlAtt'ys, *TEEL SHOE CO., Dept. I RACINE, WIS* Whin David was some eighteen years 941 P. 5treet, Washington, D. C. Of age or thereabout, Betwane the haythen and Judear A Great Discovery. A bloody war broke out. DROPSY Vkke Your Idle Money CURED with rege- His brothers 'listed for the war table remedies; removes all symptoms Begorra^ they wor' daisies; of dropsy in 8 to 20 His father tuk a contract for You Interest days; 30 to 60 days To sell the army chases. Write tbe FIRST NATIONAL. BANK effects permanent of RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, tor In- cure. Trial treat- formation concerning Its certificates • ment furnished free "David," the ould man said wan day, at deposit, so arranged that one per to every sufferer; be collected every "You'd loik a little thramp, eeat. may FOUR nothing fairer. For MONTHS through your nearest bank circulars, testi- Jist load some chases on the dhray •f store. monials and free And take 'em down to camp." , Our experience proves this form : trial treatment for savings to be the most satisfac- write Dr. H. H. GREEN'S SONS, tory plan yet devised for deposits of Atlanta, Gau straight- He dhrov to camp and sought $100.00 or more. way Our Capital and Earned Surplus la The commissary's tent; He got a voucher for his pay, $1,600,000 CAN CANCER BE CURED? Thin to his brothers went. OHN B. PURCELL. President. JNO. M. MILLER, Jr., Vice Pres, Cashier, IT CAN. He found thim lookin' mighty blue CHAB. R. BURNETT, Assistant Cashier, And in a dhreadful fright; 1. C. JOPLIN, Assistant Cashier. We want every man and vemaa la tfec United State* to know what we are Retrate was what they wished to do doing—we are earing Cancers, Tmsaen And divil a bit to fight. FARMERS and Chronic Seres without the use *f the knife or by X-ray, and are endorsed t.. ) insure Your Buildings, Live the Senate and Legislature of Virginia. A big .black bully, tin foot tall, Stock, Produce etc., in We Guarantee Our Cures. Was bluffin' all the Jews, Virginia Division. And throops and staff and Gln'ral Saul FARMERS' MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Wor quakin' in their shoes. Keliam Hospital *a»t security. Property Insured. $500. 900. i v«ra«e oost per $Lorsblp write to General Agent, His stall was loike the pine. CHARLES N. FRIEND, Cheater, Va. ORGANIZED JANUARY », 1S8». Bors't-Rust Farm Fence fZTzzs He wore upon his back and breast made. Old.fashioned galvanized, therefore Tin thousand pounds of brass; can't rust. 40-Carbon Kla^tic Spring Steel Wire. oO Days' Free Trial. Send for free oatalog No. 57, T 1th The shine avhim, complately dhressed, THE VIRGINIA LANDSCAPE prices, freight prepaid, on Farm and Poultrv F' jce. Address The Ward Fence Co., Box Decat" . Ind., Would smash a lookin' glass. AND MAINTENANCE CO. INC. also mfrs, Orna'l Wire and Orna'l Steel Pick-u Fence. Clay Building, US, ran 'ifc^v-autajuLa I'li.n^li^in mil 416 Watt, Rettew & Address Inquiries to Bux b02. And ivery day the baste would sthrut ROANOKE, VA. Inflamed wid dhrink an' pride, tSmtomvloelnta, Foresters, Landscape Tell advertiser the where you » And kept all Israel closely shut Architects, En&lueera. tils ad. In lines well fortified. e« you. —

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"Come out," he'd bawl, "Come out ar Paint Without Oil there, Beyant your dirty works; Nitrate of Soda Remarkable Discovery That Cuts Come, av ye dare, an' fight me fair, Ye bloody Habrew Turks. Down the Cost of Paint Seventy- NITRATE SOLD IN Five Per Cent. ORIGINAL BAGS But ivery faithful Israelite Said, "Lave the blaggard be. Free A Trial Package la Mailed t* Av coorse no dacint Every One Whe Writes. Jew can fight The Nitrate Agencies Wid such low trash A. L. Rice, a prominent manufacturer as he." of Adams, N. Y., has discovered a process of making a now kind of paint This sort av thing was well and good Company without the use it of oil. He calls Till David jined the throop, Powdrpalnt. It comes in the form of * dry powder and all that is required is Whin he the matter understood, 64 Stone Street, New York crid water to make a paint weather- Bedad, he raised a whoop. proof, fireproof and as durable as oil Orders for All Quantities Promptly paint. It adheres to any surface, wood Filled Write for Quotations stone or brick, spreads and looks like "It is a burnin' sin and shame," oil paint and costs about one-fourth He said, "upon me me word, as much. To hear this haythen hound defame Write to Mr. A. L. Rice, Manuf'r, 201 North St., Adams, N. Y., and he wll! The chosen av the Lord." send you a free trial package, alwc color card and full information show- "And since no other mon has felt Agricultural Lime ing you how you can save a good man; dollars. Write to-day. A wish to tan his hide, I'll fight him for the champion's belt ALL GRADES. And fifty pounds a side." CANADA UNLEACHED Bone The corp'ril av the guard, he tould Phosphate The off'shur av the day Hardwood Ashes. What David said, and he made bould Per Cent. 22% Phosphoric Acid, 4% To mintion it at tay. Any quantity desired and at Per Cent. Ammonia. (Guaranteed Analysis.) bottom prices. The edge-du-kong was in that mess, A Pure Animal Bone And heerd the whole discourse * T. C. ANDREWS & CO., So he—he couldn't do no less Norfolk, Virginia. Tould Gin'al Saul, av course. Fertilizer 0^«H»CH«HW»OOiKHKHXK>OOI«H^ In the manufacture of which NO The Chafe of Staff tould the High CHEMICALS are used Priest Sack, 200 pounds 9 3 00 To send pre-emptious ordhers Ton (2,000 pounds) 28 BO AGRICULTURAL RICHMOND ABATTOIR, For David to report in haste Box 267, Richmond, Virginia. At Gin'ral Saul's headquarters. But whin the son av Jesse kim LIME And Saul beheld the lad, So young, to tinder loike and shlim, SCREENINGS. It made him tearin' mad. Cheap in bulk by carload. "Oh, Holy Moses! look at that," Said Saul, "The boy's consate; How can it be that such a brat Tazewell White Lime Can match that heavy weight? Works "Wid that blood suckin' giant thafe North Tazewell, Va. This baby cannot strhive; The Philistine, it's my belafe, Would at him up alive." WANTED Thin David said, "My lord, it's thrue, This sames a rash intint, * Bills to Collect - But while I weiarh but nine stun' two, I'm full av divilment. x edi poT-iione of the United 3t». » N* «0j« "PMCTICAL FARMING" •*ti#n, no charge. Agencies wasted erory- .•*4if«. 26 }e>u' lion bear kim szperieace. r'ALMOKJC'S "A and a down .-.JLECTION Prof. W. F. Massey's latest and best AGENCY, ill Mala 31, Rltk- The mountain's ragged side; --»**, Va. book, is on sale. It retails now for I slew the bastes and went to town #1.50 and is worth it. We shall be And thraded off their hides. RIDER AGENTS WANTED very pleased to send you a copy at in each town to ride and exhihit sample above price and will include a year's "And since for roarin' bastes likethim Bic.cle. IVrite for special offer. We Ship on Approval -

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"I'll give^ye my best coat av mail - 3$y>Kfc4afe -5&+&tog.#&*^ A new spring suit jist made Wheni** Planting Tuck it a trifle in the tail, SEED CORN And pad the shouldher blade." THE EXGELSIOP.-A PEDIGREED ;"T$ . \ CORN FRUITMTREE3 But David didn't understand Seven generations in ear-row breeding plots, under most inten- The use av sicb thing, a sive methods known in the breeding And only wanted in his hand up of corn has produced in my THINK OF THE FUTURE His staff and thrusty sling. EXCELSIOR a corn of greatest productivity and perfection. In a variety test plot of 35 leading Profit or Loss Whin Goliath saw little David ap^ varieties of corn conducted under proachin', after bavin' heard proclama- the supervision of the Maryland Ex- periment Station, 1907, the Excelsior Take no chances on the quality of tion that a gra'at champion was comin' far outyielded all other varieties. stock you plant. Thousands of men are now harvesting great crops of choice out to fight him, musha, he laughed At the State Corn and Wheat Show, held fruits and getting rich from the trees for to split bis sides; and by reason 3d and 4th December last in they bought from Baltimore, Excelsior won first prize av what passed bechune them in the in every class for white corn and way av talk, I dbrap out of po'thry for won the beautiful Bolgiano Cup as sweepstakes prize for the best corn, a bit, bekase, wboile po'ithry is HARRISON'S any color, in the show. The net moighty foine for sintimintal dialogue, winnings of my grains at the above NURSERIES it's no good at all for a ra'al sthrong, show was $135, which was paid in gold. This corn has never forst-class, breezy blaggardin' failed to SAFE DELIVERY TO ALL POINTS match. take first prize at all fairs and corn AND SATISFACTION GUARANTEED "Ob, Jases!" said Goliath, wid the exhibits wherever shown. During two generations of our success- wather bilin' out av his eyes for Corn Booklet upon application to ful experience our stock was never so laughin', "what sort av thing is that? W. OSCAR COLLIER, Proprietor large, never so improved, never so per- May .the divil fect in every respect, as it is this season. admire me!" he says, Springwood Seed Farms, Easton, Millions of Apple, Peach, Pear, Plum "iv I don't believe a monkey escaped Talbot County, Md. and Cherry Trees; Strawberries, Grapes, from an and Ornamentals. organ grinder." Send for Free Catalog, illustrating, de- "Ye'll foind me a moighty bad thing scribing and pricing the finest varieties to monkey wid," says David, "ye big in every class and our own growing of thafe, wid SEED a pot on your CORN Special Leaders. head loike a Investigate Our Offerings Before cupolo on a sthame fire engine, and Buying. The foundation stock is the best your dirty black mouth loike the of the prolific varieties; thoroughly Harrison's Nurseries hole av a coal cellar." acclimated, true to type, bred to grow thick, seed carefully selected Box 84. Berlin, Md, "Ye little skinned poleicat," says for six years; best for Southern Goliath, beginin' to grow mad, whin planting. he diskivered that David's rhethoric 90 acres in 1907 average 50 was suparior to his, "do ye think I'm bushels per acre, and 16 acres made 100 bushels per acre, weighed at SEND YOUR ORDER FOR a dog that ye've got a stick to bate the shredder. Price, $2 per bushel, me wid?" $1.25 per half bushel. Special price on large lots. "Bedad," says David, "I wouldn't be afther doing a dacint dog such in- In ordering state whether seed is wanted for upland or bottoms. TO justice; but it's dog mate I'm goin' to make av ye." W. R. WALKER, UNION, S. C. DIGGS & BEADLES " "Hear that!" says Goliath, 'arrah. THE SEED MERCHANTS Now, tache your grandmother to feed ducks!" RICHMOND, VA. "Dhry up!" says David, "bad scran We are headquarters for to ye," he says. "Ye haven't the since superior seeds of all kinds av a catfish. By the light that shines, SEED CORN. Garden and Flower Seeds, Grass your bad grammar gives and Clover Seeds, Cow Peas, m a cramp in the stummick." Och, David had a Field Beans, Seed Potatoes, I offer a choice lot of carefully- Onion Sets, etc. Also Poultry tongue in his head loike a Jews-harp. Foods and Supplies Meat Meal, bred Seed Corn of both white and — "Tear an' ouns!" says David, "I'll Bone Meal, Oyster Shells, Mixed give varieties, Feeds, etc. Southern agents for the buzzards a picnic wid yer yellow yielding as much the celebrated Cornell Incuba- karkiss, and shure it'll make thim as 85 bushels per acre. Write me tors and Brooders. sick to ate ye." for prices, stating quantity wanted. Write to-day for our free Ye're a liar," says Goliath. catalogue (B). You need it. "Ye're It helps. ano(ther," isays David, "an an opthalmic cyclops to boot." Tour correspondence solicited. T. O. SANDY, Wid that Goliath lost his temper BURKEVILLE, VA. intoirely. He pawed up the ground and kim at David wid his eyes shut, NOW READY! a-bellowin'—and that brings me back to me poth'ry: SEED CORN. CABBAGE PLANTS Collier's Excelsior.—First prize White Goliath poised his mighty sword Corn Virginia State Fair, 1907, and Raised in the open air from seeds of wherever shown. stock is field 'Twas fifty feet in length, My se- Long' Island, Puget Sound, and England lected and shelf dried. Seed either on Varieties: Early Wakefield, Charles- And unto David dhrawin' near the ear or shelled. State quantity and ton, Early Flat Dutch, Succession and He punched write for prices at <>nce. Drumhead. Price, delivered express, with all his strength; Charleston: J. B. McCOMB, Somerset, Va. $1.25 per 1,000 to 5.000. But David was surprisin' quick Above 5,000 only $1.00 per thousand. Plants Md Seed* far Fali> And sphry upon his pins; HIN^PNnVJll^*^Cl^VJ Special prices on large quantities. al/d gpl.i ng delWery Vm Cash, please. Po dodgin' nately wid his shtick «nd 1*07. Popular prices. For further la- Alfred Joutinnct, He whacked formatloa address C. F. CARTER, 8rr«n Mt. Pleasant, S. C. Golath's shins. MILE FORD, VA. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 143

Wid pain the giant howled and grinned And dhrapped both shield and lance To rub his legs the lick had skhinned; WPIANTim For fresh- ness, purity and reli- Thin David saw his chance. ability, Ferry' sSeeds are in a class by themselves. Fanners Takin' a brick from out his scrip, Sugar Loaf and

- have confidence He put it in his sling, y King's Improved in them because And, "v Cotton, the ear- they know they whirlin' it 'round head and hip, liest . and most can be relied up- He let it dhrive full swing. on. Don't experi- prolific varieties,

ment with cheap . yielding one to Right to the mark seeds—your sure- the darnick flies, / three bales per ty lies in buying As straight as to a hod; seeds sent out by 'j acre. It smote the wretch ' a conscientious betwane the eyes $1.00 per bushel F. O, B. here. tii and trustworthy And stretched him on the sod. house. COCKE'S PROLIFIC CORN Ferry's Seed Annual •BSta for lS08is Thin FREE. Address David, for to prove Mm dead, The highest yield D M.Ferrv8Co.,Detroit,Mich. In sight of all beholders, on record. Write for Chopped off his unbelavin' head booklet as to how this Prom his blasphamous PLANT sho'lders. corn has been improved ****** ****** to the highest standard Whin the Phaysian sailors sought of perfection. THE NEW "WARD" Long since ould Erin's sthrand, $1.50 per bushel F. O. B. here. A prince of David's blood they brought SUGAR LOAF COTTON FARM, Who settled in the land; BLACKBERRY. YOUNGSV1LLE, N. C

I offer for spring of 1908, strong, From him the Irish race had birth, No. 1 Plants at $2 per 100 No. 2 And that's why we delight in at $1.50 per 100. Send for descrip- Beyant all other thribes on earth, tive circular of the Ward. The harp's -swajte sthrains and fightin'. COW PEAS Full line of Fruits Trees and Small Fruit at planters' prices. AND That this surmise is in Send for price list. nowise thin Can easily be shown, FRED SHOOSMITH, HOYT, PA. For sthick and harp have ever been SOJA BEANS As Erin's imblims known. We are headquarters. Nothing bet- So let her inimies beware ter for hay and fertilizing1 purposes. How they indulge their hate; Write for prices on any quantity. Let England thremble lest Free Bulletin on the "Cow Pea" and WmZX **° VARIETIES she share WmSTRAWBERRIES] Goliath's dhreadful fate. catalogue "1" on request. y If you want Strawberry Plants m the best, strongest, most -vigor- At the Virginia State Poultry Show HICKORY SEED CO., :.;; ousi and most proline that can be grown in a good, favored held in Richmond January 9-15, 1908, Hickory, N. C. strawberry climate, I am selling that Kind at reasonable Black, the Black Lansrshan breeder prices. Millions of them packed of Tazewell, "Va., a reeular ' advertiser ' to carry anywhere* Alsoother 1W small fruit plants and special in the Southern Planter, showed a seeds. My Free Catalosrue tells about them and gives the price. bis: string of his fine Black Langshans /r. If interested, write for It today.- and as usual carried off the best part We Address grow of nrizes. them W. F. ALLEN the He won first cock, &> J, by the million. To ^rove they are heai*. hy and 55 Market St. Salisbury. Md first, fourth and fifth on hens, first, vigorous we oiler 6 line Spruce"; Syr. second and fourth on cockerels, first, irnw o.d Free to property owners. Mailing expense 5 et., w 1 i ch send or not. A no&t- third, fourth and fifth on pullets, al will bring- them. Catalogue free. the association ribbon for best display The ^Gardner Nursery Co., *?oz IO5, Gsag-ejowa. of Lansrsbnns and four special ribbons sriven by Eastern Langshan Club for GOOD SEEBS best shaped male, best shaped female, 50,000 Keiffer Pear best colored male and best colored Trees for Sale! 5THE BEST EVER female. In addition one of the most coveted prizes in the show, the Purina These are in surplus, and I can make Feed Prize Cup, for highest scoring most favorable terms, if ordered quick. GROWN This pear is the great money-maker of bird in the entire show fed on Purina the Prices lowest of South. Feed, all breeds competing, was &all. Postage paid. JOHN A. YOUNG, Greensboro, W. O. Black's A lot of extra packages given free awarded to Mr. first premium B. Lana-shan cockerel. The judge with every order of seeds I fill. Send stated that Mr. Black's birds were I name and address for my pnpp big catalog. Over ?00 en- r If EEL better than any Laneshans shown at 1$ gravings of vegetables and flowers. the Madison Square Garden show and |g. Freight Paid, Per 100 from disease; all ecra'al of any Langshans he had tFree R. H. SHUMWAY, Rockford. Illinois the fumigated before ship- seen this season. ping—Apple, Peach, Plum Pear, Cherry, Carolina Pop v.- lar. Order here. Catalog Free, RELIANCE NURSERY CO., CA£fFO#A7A PP/VEF 1907. Best of hedge plants—grows anywhere, easily pruned, Montgomery Co.. Kans., Dec. 9, Box 819, Geneva, N. Y, almost an evergreen., Trims beautifully into all sorts is of attractive designs. Height 18 in. to 5 ft. Address The Southern Planter a snlendid HARRISON'S NURSERIES. BOX 84, BERLIN, MD. magazine and a sucessful educator. Always mention The Southern There is nothing wanting from its Planter writing advertisers. pages. H. K. BAKER. when 144 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, STRAWBERRY PLAXTS - Fruit Trees, etc. Strawberry Plants, reports . $1.75 per l,00p in 5,000 lots er over; Northern VirginiaFarms U. . S. Department of Agriculture, Trees, 8c. each. Send for free catalogue. JOHN LIGHTFOOT, East Chat- Washington, D. C. Report of the Here Are a Few Bargains. tanooga, Tenn. Secretary of Agriculture, 1907. This is, as usual, a most complete No. 132. Contains 50 acres of smooth, Plants, healthy, true gently-rolling, fertile Berry and interesting report, and every land divided into to name, from young beds, as four fields; pure running stream run- good as grow; Asparagus farmer ought to secure a copy ning through the farm. The land lc Roots; Choice Seed Corn; from his representative. It pre- all in good state of cultivation; choco- Eggs, etc.; 30 late clay with stiff Barred Rocks, sents a marvellous record of the subsoil. The house years' experience. Catalog is a comfortable 6-room dwelling, ex- work of the farmers of the coun- cellent free. J. W. Hall, Marion Station, Bid. well at the porch; stable, corn try. « house, granary, all in good condition. Farm is situated in CHOICE The value of the total farm produc- Loudoun County on a good level road, 2% miles from Seed Potatoes tions in 1907 exceeded that of the station. Price, $2,000. 1906, which was far above that of Extra No. 130. This farm contains 27* For sale—Irish Cobbler and any preceding Early White Rose. Prices reasonable. year. The total acres; situated in Loudoun County, 7 value for 1907 is $7,412,000,000, miles from the station in a thickly Bat- CHARLES BELL, West Point, Va. tled community; close to school, church. an amount 10 per cent, greater post-office, store and two mills; rural All Northern Grown and than the total for 1906; 17 per delivery at the gate. This land is all cent guaranteed to be 99 per comparatively level, all a good quality - produce hay cent, greater than that of 1905; pure. Should clay soil; adapted to bluegrass and per acre annually. Write for Free Sample 20 per cent, above that of 1904; at 140.00 grain of all kinds. It is naturally a and Instructions on growing. 25 per cent, in excess of that for fine quality of land, but has been GRAIN AND GRASS SEEDS 1903, and 57 per cent, greater than worked hard, but there are no galls or vitality, we invite yon to gullies. It has one of the finest bear- Northern Grown and of strongest the total value for 1899. If we let get Government Tests on our samples. Send for Cat. No. 35 ing apple orchards in the county. The THE J. E. WING & BROS. SEED CO. 100 represent the total value for dwelling is a 6-room house in fair con- Box 235, Mechanicsburg, Ohio 1899, the value for 1903 would he dition; a large brick storehouse and a good stable with room for 8 horses. represented by 125; that for 1904 This property belongs to a widow lady, by 131; for 1905 by 134; for 1906 whose husband has recently died, and by 143, and the total value for she desires to sell at once, and haa priced the property at a very low figure 1907 by 157. to induce a quick sale I can sell this The farmer depends not alone on property for $12 per acre, one-third his field crops. He produces cash, and the balance on very easy meat animals; he keeps dairy terms. cows; he raises sheep for mut No. 131. A handsome Rockbridge County farm of 316 acres, situated for wool* he raises 1H ton and miles from, a live, active and very pro- horses and mules; he keeps poul- gressive town. This farm is a natural try. The animals sold from farms stock grazing farm in a high state of cultivation and productiveness; fenced and those slaughtered on them in with modern woven wire fence. The 1907 were worth about $1,270,000,- buildings are all in excellent condition, 000, or nearly twice as much as the most of them are new and of modern plan; they consist of a hand- the cotton crop. some 8-room brick dwelling, plumbed HAPPEN Dairy and Poultry Products. The for hot and cold water; a large cattle dairy products of the country barn, horse and hay barn, large double corn crib, wagon and machine sheds, EVERY DAY alone were worth nearly $800,- cow stable, carriage house and other 000,000 in 1907, or much more small outhouses, all In excellent re- PROMPT APPLICATION OF than any crop save corn. Prices pair Farm is watered by springs, and branches in every field. Located in a ad- of both butter and milk have fine neighborhood of refined citizen*. vanced. Price, $16,000, on easy terms. YAGER'S The poultry and egg products for Farm No. 76. Contains 243 acres. Si 1907 should be estimated at more is cleared ' C R EAM C H LO R O F OHM acres in good timber, balance •than $600,000,000 in value. In and well fenced with wood and wire fact, these products were worth fences. This farm is one of the finest LINIMENT more than the wheat crop. In little farms in Loudoun County. Every 1899 the farm price of eggs aver- field has been limed, and the land is aged a trifle over 11 cents per in a high state of cultivation. It ie Prevents Serious Results. dozen; in 1907 it was over 18 natural bluegrass and clever land. r for\ cents. Dressed poultry sold in Two-thirds of the land is now well set New York in 1899 for 10 3-4 cents in clover and will yield enormous crops SPRAINS, BRUISES, a pound; in 1907 for nearly IB next year. The farm is situated on an cents. elevated point, on rolling ground, with STRAINS,SORE MUSCLES. During the fiscal year 1907 the ex- a fine view of the mountains on one ports of farm products exceeded side, and the other side is a beautiful CURES the Imports by $444,000,000, a stretch of cultivated lands. This farm balance that has been exceeded is all smooth, free from stones and RHEUMATISM, only four times—in 1898, 1899, stumps, rolling enough to drain well, 1901 and 1902. but would be considered comparatively LAME BACK, Etc. level. The house Is an 8-room house, Our foreign credit Is sustained perhaps B0 years old, but well pre- mainly by our farmers. For ALL DEALERS SELL IT. served. Fine water. There are all the eighteen years, beginning with necessary outbuildings, in good con- 1890, the farmers have not failed dition. Horse barn with stalls for 1* to secure a favorable balance, the horses and cattle barn with stalls for lowest being that of 1895—$193,- 2B head. Excellent orchard of all kinds 000,000; and the grand aggregate of fruit. This farm is one mile from of the balances of trade in farm G-tB^i?S? . railroad station. Price, $37.50 per acre. products for the eighteen years Is Send for my new Lint. BALTI/VAORE $6,500,000,000. At the same time our foreign trade in non-agricul- WM. BADS MILLER, HERNDOrf, VA 145 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER.

tural products for the same period fire Bargains has shown an aggregate adverse These Attentio railroad, con- balance of $456,000,000. No. 150. Directly on 600 acres HOMBSBBKBR8 AND INVESTORS. Thus a great stream of wealth has venient to Washington, D. C, good clay land; 200 cleared, balance constantly been sent from farms left; I sell and exchange Virginia Real Esteti logged, but much cord wood •f all classes, such aa Grain. Dairy. Fruit. to foreign countries to offset the splendidly watered, and will make fine Stock, Truck, Poultry and Bluegnuw Fana*, adverse balance of trade in com- stock or dairy farm. Very cheap. all 204. Well improved with large Village Homes and Business Places at modities other than agriculture, No. classes. The reason I make specialty el brick house and all necessary out- the two suburban counties— Loudo«a ant to pay the ocean freight coat oa buildings, 335 acres of fine blue grass Fairfax—they offer the homeseekers msr; imports conveyed in foreign- land, in Loudoun county, Va. Well advantages combined than any country watered. Nothing better for stock. owned ships, and to pay the in- known to me. This fine portion of Vlrsir.lt. $30 per acre. A bargain. extending from the National capital to th« terest, dividends, and principal on No. 227. Very productive red clay soil, top of the Bine Ridge Mountains, Is net investments in the United States 375 acres, with good stone house and •niy beautiful and healthy, but Is very for any by foreigners. It is the farmer other outbuildings. Suitable aeceaalble to Washington and Alexandrite purpose, but unusually well adapted to cities by rail and pike, which gives *'.' who has sent credit to expatriated dairying, being well watered and only producers a fine home market Americans; it is he who has pro- a mile and a half from railroad; only Hy facilities for locating you In this sec- vided the immigrant with millions an hour and a quarter from Washing- ton, D. C. Very reasonable. tion of Virginia are second to none. State to send every year to the loved what kind of property weald interest yo«. 1 ones in the old country; and, if STEPHENSON A RAINEY, large and great variety «? have a number there is still any credit to dis- Real Estate, properties, and can very likely suit yoa. pose of, the farmer has provided HERNDON, VIRGINIA. New catalogue and map mailed free •» American traveller in foreign the We Are request countries with his pocket money. LARGEST IN THE DEALERS ! W. H. TAYLOR, Herndon, Va. Office of the Secretary. Food In- FARM PROPERTY. spection Decision 83. in the South, and have for sae the Chemistry, Circular 37. DESIRABLE HOME FOR SALE. Bureau of finest stock, dairy and general utility Situated In Fairfax County, Va., one General Results of the Investiga- farms in Maryland and Virginia; all mile north ©f Centreville, 25 miles west tion, Showing the Effect of Sul- prices, all sizes, all bargains. Prop- Washington, of D. C, the following de- phurous Acid and Sulphates Upon erty near Washington at prevailing scribed property: Thirty acres of pro- prices is the best investment In the ductive land, divided into three fields: Digestion and Health. country. Farmers get highest prices about four acres in orchard, the trees Office of Experiment Stations. Ex- and are all prosperous. Finest mar- new loaded with apples. Half acre In periment Station Record, Vol. kets in America. If contemplating grapes. Goi»d grist mill and saw mill, change, come this way, sure. Cata- both in operation and doing good busi- XIX, No. 4. logue and descriptive literature free. ness. Grist mill operated by either Bureau of Plant Industry. Bull. THE SOULE CO., or steam. Washington, D. C. water Substantial and com- 116. The Tuna as Food for Man. fortable stone house containing six rooms and cellar and annexed kitchen. Forest Service. Circular 119. Con- Plenty of shade In yard and hedge in sumption of Tan Bark and Tan- front of house. Well of pure water ning Extract in 1906. Virginia Farms, Within 60 feet of door. of Pulp- Three thousand dollars will buy this Circular 120. Consumption Climate and Productiveness unex- place. Terms, one-half cash, balance wood, 1906. celled. Largest sale list in Stat©. In one and two years. Death of recent Circular 121. Wood Used for Dis- For full particulars and Freo Cata- owner only reason this property Is logue address tillation, 1906. offered for sale. This is a business op- CASSELMAN A COMPANY, portunity that it will pay you to Inves- Circular 123. Production of Slack tigate. For further Information address Cooperage Stock, 1906. RICHMOND, VA. J. GIBSON KKviPKit, Clifton Statlea, 124. Consumption of Cross Virginia. Circular Ties, 1906. Circular 126. Forest Tables; Lodge- Virginia pole Pine. Farms Circular 129. The Drain Upon the &OST SELECT LIST, and in all set- Forests. lions of the State. FARMS Circular 131. Practical Forestry FREE CATALOOUB. Spruce Tract in Maine. on a R. B. CHAFFIN & CO., Inc. Bureau of Soils. Certain Organic Richmond, Va. For Sale. Constituents of Soils in Relation to Soil Fertility. of Soils. Bull. 49. The If yon want a farm to raise craao, Bureau BEFORE Aqueous So- grate, stock, fratt, or tobacco, tan* Action of Water and Carbonates. Buying or Selling from as. Chocolate sell wit* roa lutions Upon Soil •abseil. Andreas Farmers' Bull. 310. A Successful Diversification Farm. A FARM &. CO., Alabama W. W. BARNES In N. W. Virginia, Farmers' Bull. 311. Sand-Clay and communicate with Land and Timber Agents, Burnt-Clay Roads. DB L. 8. CRITTENDEN, AMELIA C. H„ VA. Farmers' Bull. 312. A Successful ASHBURN, VA. Southern Hay Farm. Farmers' Bull. 313. Harvesting and Storing Corn. VIRGINIA FARMS Arizona Experiment Station, Tuczoe, fS PER ACRES AND UPWARDS. Virginia Farms Ariz. Bull. 55. Cement Pipe for Easy payments. Catalogue Free. HANDSOME COUNTBT HOMES AND Small Irrigating Systems and Loans made on country Real Estate. Other Purposes. GEORGE E. CRAWFORD & CO., 1009 HIGH-GRADE FARM LANDS A East Main Street, Richmond, Va. Es- SPECIALTY. Kansas Experiment Station, Manhat- tablished 1875. WHITE, "THE MAN." J. X. LAND tan, Kan. Press Bull. 158. De- Charlottesville, Va. stroying Pocket Gophers. BLUE GRASS STOCK AStO FRUIT FARM v iri • • ion Stock Farms. 50 Colo Maryland Experiment Station, College nlal Homes. 10 BuntlnS Corn Send for illustrated catalogneNo. 948. a111El VirOMfHflT Park, Md. Bull 12C. Sweet ll^llliu preserves. Free list. Investigations. WALKER & MOSBY, Lynchburg, Va. H. W. HILLEARY CO. , Charlothstillb, Va 146 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

Maryland Agricultural College, Col- lege Park. Quarterly Bull. Cata logue of Ten Weeks' Special Course in Agriculture. Mississippi Experiment Station, Agri- cultural College, Miss. Bull. 99. Fertilizers. Bull. 100. Farmers' Institute Bull., 1906. Bull. 101. Report of Work at McNeill Branch Experiment Sta- VIRGINIA FARMS tion for 1906. per Acre and up Bull. 102. How to Control Injurious $8 Insects and Noxious Plant Dis- With improvements. Good productive soil, abundant water supply and best climate on earth. Near rail- eases. road and good markets with best church, school and Bull. 103. Bull. Social advantages. For list of farms, excursion rates Farmers' Institute •nd our beautiful pamphlet showing what others 1907. h»ve accomplished, write to-day to F H. LA Nebraska Experiment Station, Lin- BAUME, Agrl. and Indl. Agt., Norfolk & Western Gives Surprising %J., Box *n Roanoke. Va. coln, Neb. Bull. 101. Dairy Record for Ten Years' Cost of Results Butter Fat Production. ifiWif^WE^iil No pest is quite as discomforting to an 3W : /^TfoWJo fli'n.P (41iio-'£ ii|'fUflfl New York Experiment Station, Gene- animal as the common sheep tick —they va. N. Y. Bull. 288. Ringing actually suck the very life blood of the sheep. All sheep have ticks. Why let Detrimental to Tomatoes and "In the Green Fields of Virginia." the tick eat up your profit? Kill him on Chrysanthemums. the spot. Homes for all; health for all; happineaa Bull. 289. Unprofitable Orchard and Independence for all. All slzea on Farms at corresponding prices, but ALL Fertilizing. reasonable. Bull. 291. Inspection of Feeding MACOA & CO., ORANGE, VA. Instant Stuffs. Purdue Experiment Station, Lafay- FAR Vti S Great bargains In Virginia Farms ette, Ind. Circular 8. Beef Pro- Mineral and Timber Lands. Free cata- duction. Louse Killer logue on application. Agency estab- Circular 10. The Use of Fertilizers is guaranteed your if it lished 1875. Address — money back, Soils. does not do as we claim. XV. A. «"AItSO.\S Jt CO., on Southern Indiana It is a powder which used in C. & O. Main St. Depot, Richmond, V». Rhode Island Experiment Station, may be zero weather, and in less time than it Kingston, R. I. Bull. 123. Rear- takes to prepare a dip. No slop, no ing and Management of Turkeys muss, no danger. It is the formula of Dr. Special Reference to the Hess (M.D., D.V.S.) and destroys lice on Farms, Orchards, Timber, With horses and cattle, bugs on cucumbers, Cnltoij LaudB IB Virgin!* »nd the SoutSt Blackhead Disease. squash and melon vines, cabbage worms, .l-.-SMARLH IMMIGRATION BOCIMTE rose slugs, etc. It is also a disinfectant i Virginia Weather Service, Richmond, Charlottesville, V». and deodorizer. In cans with per- 1907.' Va, Report for November, forated top. Look for the word "Instant" VIRGINIA FARMS Agricultural Department for the We?t on the can. Indies, Barbadoes, W. I. Journal Sold on a written guarantee. size with improvements. Except 'iParms of any of the Department, Vol. VIII, Nos. 1 lb. 25c. 1 in Canada Prices in reach of all. Free list. anl^ extreme 1 and 2. 3o IBS.»»» 60C./•/» f 1PORTEB «& GATES, Louisa, Va. ) ay est and South. If your dealer cannot supply you we will "MODERN SILAGE METHODS'." forward 1 lb. can by mail or express, prepaid, _.__.-. M Genesee Valley grown; 150 for S5 cents. acres. Established 1869. lRI*rS of MANUFACTURED BY I I1L.I-V* Never have had San Jose We are just in receipt of a copy ^~~"^~™" scale. "Not the cheapest, the revised and enlarged 7th edition DR. HESS & CLARK, free. George but the best." Catalogue of that valuable book "Modern Silage Ashland, Ohi >. Sweet Nursery Co., Box 40, Dans- A. Methods," published by the Silver Co., ville, N. Y. Salem, Ohio, manufacturers of the well- known "Ohio" Ensilage Cutters. The contains 234 pages—library size, and EARLY HATCHED CHICKENS has over 40 illustrations to help make Make early broilers, next win- things plain. Certainly nothing ever ter's early layers. Old Biddy takes her own time, which is generally THE published cowers the silage subject j r-IN when you are not ready. so completely. It answers every ques- "Model'' Incubators and Brooders tion you can think of. Former edi- are always ready—less trouble, no STABL! tions of this have been used as a lice—every advantage over the many Agricul- sitting hen. ALWAYS U3E standard Text Book by "Model" Incubators and Brooders tural Colleges. Everyone who is at are manufactured by Chas. A. all interested in the silage subject Cyphers, of Buffalo, N. T. We are his authorized agents. Catalogue should read their ad. which appears is free. Ask for it. on another page of this issue. If you have not received our Poultry Supply and Feed Price List you are not on our mailing list. LINIMENT Campbell Co., Va., Sept. 4, 1907. Send in your address—do it now. XV. J. TODD, I am very much pleased with The Wff/W U/CE /T FOPHORSES. 426 North Sixth Street, Southern Planter, and consider it one Richmond, Va. YOURDEALERffAS/125 Cb/ts\ of the best journals adapted to Vir- Gilbert Bros.$tCo. ginia agriculture that I know of. I HEWTON'S Heme md Coasn Dim A VETEtlNUT SPECIFIC. BALTI MOREL. have taken it about eight years, and _ 16 yearssale. One to two cant ~-0.\r\H cure Jleaves. $1.00 per as long as I stay South expect to can. of oealers, or express prepaid. Send for booklet.

l Please mention The Southern Planter. continue. S. A. RUTHERFORD. TheNei*toDRecae>J7Co.,l wl*lo,0« '

1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 147

MORE COTTON AT LESS COST. Cotton planters throughout the You Can't Talk Well-Rondeil South are learning that it doesn't pay to use little '"stocks" or "scooters." it too strong. What? During the past few years they have thrown aside these flimsy implements Gombault's = and are now using Blount's "True Blue" Middle Breakers instead. These "True Blue" Middle Breakers Caustic Balsam are light enough for one mule and As a Liniment strong enough for two. They are built of the best cast steel, with either steel or wood beams, and will plough antfG&y lands all when other have failed. Springfield. 0., Sept. 19, 1904. They can be used right through the Lawrence-Williams Co. , Cleveland, 0.— Lewis Evelsiz- er, Urbana, R. F. D., a fanner, had a bad cancer on back season, from bedding the land to lay- of his hand. When I fust saw it he was on his way to ing by the havo his hand amputated. I persuaded him to first try crop. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM, which he did, and on second application could rest well at night— thefirBt E. J. Mullens, of Lyons, Miss., says: for weeks. In less than three months ho was at work on the farm. He will certify to this statement over his "I have used them for the past two signature. Then Mr. Jenkins, storekeeper and post- at Seth, 0.,had a bad cancer on his cheek-bone. years on my plantation. Bought fifty master X saw him at a grange meeting and told him to use or more during that time. They have CAUSTIC BALSAM twice a day, rubbing it in for five or ten minutes. In thive months it wna healed over and given me universal satisfaction. I is now all sovnd. Those iwo are all thnt I have the haven't purchased a point address of just now. I have had CAUSTIC BALSAM or repair used on old shin sores. One man had walked with for them yet. I consider it the best crutches for more than a year, and several pieces of bone hod come out. I persaaded him to try CAUSTIC plow I have ever seen put in the BALSAM, and today you would not know he was ever cure for piles, using it with ground, and I am satisfied lame. Then, it is a suie that I am sweet oil. I could tell of dozens of cases where I have raising more cotton to the acre since induced different ones to use CA LTSTIC BALSAM. I havo been the means oZ more than fifty bottles being bought, I have been using them, owing to the because I know just what it will do. You can't talk better preparation it up strong enough. I wish you sucress. and cultivation of R. L. HiiLMAW, the land." In charge Co-operative "Work of Ohio State Grange.

Price S 1 .60 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent Henry F. Blount, of Evansville, Ind., by us express prepaid. Write for Booklet H. manufacturer of Blount's "True Blue" The LAWRENCE-WILUAMS COMPANY. Cleveland. 0. Middle Breaker, will send you a free copy of his book, telling all about these splendid Middle Breakers and containing many letters from planters FOUTZ'S praising his great invention. Write him a postal card to-day. arid HORSE INCUBATOR CATALOGUE FREE.

The Sure Hatch Incubator Co., Bos A S, Fremont, Nebraska, or Box 8, Indi- Any person, however inexperienced, cure either disease with anapolis, Ind., desires to get the name can readily Fleming's and address of every reader of the Poll Evil Cure Southern Planter Fistula and CATTLE who is in any way —even bad old enses that skilled doctors interested in poultry raising. Their have abandoned. Easy and simple; no cutting; just a little attention every fifth catalogue not only describes their day—and your money refunded If It ever POWDERS tails. Cures most cases within thirty days, famous incubators of all sizes, but the horse sound and smooth. All leaving # tells how hundreds of their men and particulars given in The oldest, best known, most re- Fleming's Vest-Pocket liable and extensively used of all con- women customers have made good in- Veterinary Adviser dition powders. It cures Chronic comes from the use of the Sure Hatch Write ns for a free copy. Ninety-sil Distemper, pages, covering more than a hundred vet. Cough, Heaves, Influenza, Incubator. These incubators are mads erinary subjects. Durably bound, in« Hide Bound, Indigestion, Constipation, and illustrated. in sizes for the amateur those dexed and all Stomach Troubles. Restores lost up to FLEMING BROS., Chemists, appetite and increases assimilation. of a large capacity for the profession- 280 Union Ptoek Yards, Chlcaro, nt. It assists in fattening and increases al poultry raiser, and they are shipped the quantity of milk and cream. direct to the purchaser from the Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Try fac- a package and you will keep one on tory at Fremont, the branch at India- hand all the time. Price 25 cents. napolis, and from other warehouse DAVID E. FOUTZ CO., Baltimore, Md. points, insuring quick delivery at all times. Tiittles Elixir Greatest maker of sound horses in the TlilCK, SWOLLEN GLANDS When you buy an incubator of the world. Tested many }'ears, never tails if that malce ahorse Wheeze, Sure Hatch Incubator Company, re- cure be have Thick Wind, or Choke- possible. $100 reward if it does down, can be removed with member that the manufacturer pays For lameness, curb splint, the freight to your station; you get a spavin, ringbone, swellings, etc. five-years' guarantee, and you really have the machine on unlimited trial, Tuftle's or any Bunch or Swelling because at any time if any part should caused by strain or lnfiaw- ' or the matton. No blister, no be broken machine get out of Family Elixir horse hair gone, and kept order, the manufacturers stand behind liniment for houjehold use. Ask work. (JC.'.OO per bottle, de- at for Tutile's American Worm and livered. Book 8-0 free. you with their guarantee. Write to- Condition Powders and Hoof ABSORBINE, JR., for mankind, 81.00, de- day for the Sure Hatch catalogue and livered. Cures Goitre, Tumors, Varicose Veins, Ointment. "Veterinary Experience," perfect horse- Wvdroceie v*t*»««nOj> Hon* fre«. Made only Uy book of "Poultry Frofits." Do this man's guide free. Symptoms and treatment for all common ailments. W. F. YOUNG, P. D. T., 10» Monm«atk before you make any plans for buying Write for it. Postage 2c TUTTLE'S ELIXIR CO., 75 Beverly St., Boston, Mass. Street, Springfield, Mass. an incubator. Bewart of all blisters; only temporary relief, if any. —I 1

148 THE" SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,.

PRIZE WINNERS AT VIRGINIA THE FOOD POULTRY SHOW, RICHMOND, TO FEED VA., JANUARY 9-15, 1908. 9t&) TO FORCE N KB Blue Andalusians.—A. B. Carter, v V ¥?r8 nH^pv^f^ H \ V '/|LfflJff!rl ilTt f* TOBS| THE EARLY BROILER Matoax, Va., fourth prize cockerel, i?et all na. ^^i ^^r JHI . a vl'^Li^eja^^^"" first and fourth prize pullet. (3k ^zfJW^ J8M ItwaWBl*^^^^ tbeprontsout jiB^k^^ vV^H^ of poultry by using the C-J3rantaed Light . Brahmas.—W. M. Carroll, BpSHBO**^^ Best MEAL B»"^^ Cyphers Incubators and Brooders. "RARVA" MEAT Lynchburg, Va., first prize cockerel, The Highest Standard for PouKrymen 85 per cent. Protein, 7 per cent. Fat. first prize pullet. Beginners. Experts and Agricultural Experiment Economic, Pure, Appetizing and Buckeye Reds. Mrs. C. M. Robinson, Stations use and recommend Cyphers labor-saving, — patented, self-ventilating, self-regulating ma- Wholesome. Sabot, Va., first prize pen (four hens chines. Our and one cock). Free 212-Page Book Tells Why WILL KEEP INDEFINITELY. Write for this most practical. Illustrated, big, free Black Cochin.—W. M. Carroll, catalog, which will show you how you can succeed Write for booklet and sample. best with poultry raising and How to Make Money Lynchburg, Va., first prize cock; first, With Poultry and Incubators. Address nearest SACK, J 00 POUNDS, $3.00. office. second and fourth prize hens, and first CYPHERS INCUBATOR CO. RICHMOND ABATTOIH, Buffalo, New York, Boston, Chicago. Kansas City Dep. M. Richmond, Vs. prize hen. Oakland, Cal., London, Eng. Pit Games.—J. M. Conrad, Rich- mond, first prize cock; first prize hen; No Mare Blind orses S^S*'^ first prize cockerel; first and second MANDY LhE other sore eyes, Barry Co., Iowa City, la., prize pullet. have a cure. Frizzles.—L. R. Walton, Petersburg, INCUBATORS '& A remedytorfnaa first and second prize pullet. AND &UfSED! throat and wind troubles. Cures Heaves, Black Breasted Red Games.—B. J. BROODERS

I Coughs, Distemper azui Pleasants, Ashland, Va., first prize Are the only kind that will give re- Indigestion. Veterinarl- sults in every condition of ana use and recommend cock; first and second prize hens; climate and I PRUSSIAN first prize cockerel; first and second altitude. Endorsed by poultry raisers HEAVE POWDERS prize pullet. everywhere. The handsomest, best Druggists will get them. built and most satisfactory machines Price 50c at dealer, 60c bj Red Pyle Games.—B. J. Pleasants, I mail. Send tor Free book. Ashland, Va., first prize cockerel; first on the market to-day. PRUSSIAN REMEDY CO.. ST. PAUL. MINI* and second prize pullet. See the machines or write for cata- Cornish Indian Games.—Robert B. logue and circulars. UP. These B&ac^!sat©sBs Fraser, Portsmouth, Va., first prize THE IMPLEMENT CO., pullets; second prize cockerels. 1302 East Main Street, Broode8,s S3-75 ufi W§2® tfu&WJ Black Langshans.—A. M. Black, Richmond, Va. Standard Tazewell, Va., first prize cock; first Strong, well made. Simple, and fourth prize hen; first, second and practical and successful. fourth prize cockerel; first, third Fully warranted. Complete and Catalogue sent fre9. fourth prize pullet, second pen. John New Standard Incubator Co., Box 80, Lig-onier. Indiana. C. Adams, Bristol, Va., second prize -INCUBATORS- cock; second and third prize hen; Buy third prize cockerel; second prize pul- from the man that knows. Hatch Chickens by Steam I am not a manufacturer. I am a let, and first prize hen, first pen. J. poultry breeder. with the < I am Southern S. Wenger, Dayton, Va., fifth cockerel; selling agent for one of the best Incubators and Brooders EXCELSIOR fifth pullet, third pen. on the market. Medium in price. Guaran- INCUBATOR White Orpingtons.—F. S. Bullington, teed for five years. Write me for or WOODEN HEN Richmond, Va., first and third prize catalogue and further information. Economical and perfect hatching. cock; first and third prize hens; first, CAL HUSSELMAN, Absolutely reliable and self-reju R. F. D. l, Highland Springs, Vc. lating. Thousands In use to-day. second and third prize cockerels; first, GEO. II. STA1IL, Qolncj , 111. second and third prize pullets. Miss C. L. Smith, Croxton, Va., second prize cock and second prize hen. Buff Orpington.—B. S. Home, Kes- -BROODERS- Poultry is a profitable crop on the wick, Va., first prize cock; first, sec- faring wheio MAKEM ond, Model Incuba- third and fourth prize hens, first tors and Brooders are used. If you are prize cockerel; third and fourth prize not making big money on your chickens, write lor my book. It tells how. pullets, and first prize pen. A. B. Our new book telling Whys and Wherefores ' MODEL INCUBATOR CO., Carter, Matoax, Va., first and second Chas. A. Cyphers, Pres. [of Poultry Profits —Why Ertel machines make Henry St., Buffalo, N. prize pullets. | 359 T. ^_ 1 most for their owners; how hatches are uni- nifitni—iMTTnrrnniMinMiiim iiwmnnwfc. Barred Plymouth Rocks.—Leslie H. Iformly over ninety per cent with our ma- 1 chines; how we pay freight and why our McCue, Afton, Va., first and third | \ prices are lowest — will be sent you free.

prize cock; first and third prize hen, , You owe it to yourself to learn frthe vast difference in results and first prize pen. Burke's Garden between Ertel Incubators j J PRAIRIE STATE INCUBATORS. Tand others. Please say 1 Cattle Co., Burke's Garden, Va., sec- [whether interested in large machines or a small outfit. UNIVERSAL HOVERS. prize cock; third prize pen. C. L. i | GEORGE ERia CO.. QUINCY, New Idea machines. Hatches tha Pettit, Manchester, Va., fourth prize ILL largest and most vigorous chicks. cock. Sysonby Gardens, Petersburg, Guaranteed. Recommended, used Va., fifth prize cock; fifth prize pen. and endorsed by the Government Stations. Send for convincing fact J. Wallace Snellings, Manchester, Va., Tou Haven't Got The Lowest Prices circulars. second prize hen; first and fifth prize Until You Get Mine pullet. Robert S. 1 quote you the lowest prices on VIRGINIA POULTRY SUPPLY CO., Gray, Richmond, the best Incubators and Brooders. fourth prize hen. L. E. Meyers, Rich- ] know how to build them. . . Box 359, Richmond, Va. mond, fifth prize hen. Charlie Brown, IDEAL Hot-Air and Hot-Water POULTRY SUPPLY DEALERS. INCUBATORS and BROODERS Cartersville, Va., first, third, fourth are made to give best results. Send for my and fifth prize cockerel; second and handsomely illustrated free book. "Poultry for Profit. • Read my trial offer. Seehow I protect yolk Please mention The Southern Planter. third prize pullets and second and J. W. MILLER COMPANY. Box 312 FREEPORT. ILL. —

1908.] THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. 149 EDGEHILL POULTRY FARM, fourth prize pen. Moorewood Foultry This 230-Egg Incubator j C. H. DICKINSON. PROP., Farm, Wiseville, Va., second, prize Lurn v, Va. cockerel; fourth prize pullet. Eggs for hatch- White Plymouth Rock.—R. W. Haw, ing from th« following high Manchester, first and second prize scoring birds: cocks; first and third prize hens; Dunston strain White fourth and fifth prize cockerels, and Wyan- dotte, Sliver second and fourth prize pen. Burke's I >• < «- —o We Pay the Freight . <1 and This is a special proposition on our No. 3 Breeder's Garden Cattle Co., Burke's Garden, Partrldee Mis- Favorite. We prepay freight to all points eat of the Va., second prize hen; first prize Wyandotte; sissippi River. You get our regular ijJlii incubator of best Biltmore Mar- SM"£mSS cockerel; first, second and fourth red Plymouth Royal Incubator prize pullets, and first prize hen. L. Rocks. fuiir 30 Days' Free Trial—guaranteed every way. Automatic and White control of heat and ventilation. Perfect hatches assured. O. and C. O. Pusey, Richmond, second Plymouth Money back if not satisfied. Cut this out—mail with 1 13.60 prize cockerels; third prize pullet, —we'llship promptly. Cetthebest atfreight-paid bargain and Rocks; Whit- prices. Free catalog of incubators, brooders, poultry third prize pen. Sysonby Gardens, man strain and all supplies. Booklet, "Proper Care and Feeding of Brown Leg- cents. paper year, cents. Petersburg, Va., third Chicles," 10 60c poultry one 10 prize cockerels, horn, itntr and Royal Incubator Co., Drawer 219, Des Moines, la. and fifth prize pen. H. B. Atkinson, V h I t e Leg- Richmond, firth prize pullet. horn, Corulnh Indian Games, Ruff Orplnxlon, It. Buff C. Plymouth Rock.—Sysonby Gar- R. I. Reds; Northup strain Black Famous Invincible Hatchers dens, Petersburg, first prize cockerel; MlnorcuH. Price, $1 for 15. Special prices for large quantities. $JB.OO first prize pullet, and first prize pen. A few choice trios for sale. Cockerels. $1 to Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds. $1.25; Pullets, $1. Satisfaction guaranteed. The safe waj to buy an In- J. A. Page. Richmond, first prize cock, euhator Is od a Real Free and second prize pen. W. A. Shook, Trial. Invtncible Hatchers are sold that way and results guaranteed. Brooders. Poultry Houses and McGeheysville, Va., second prize Barred Plymcuth Rock •applies an at very low prices. 224-page book Free cock;; second and fifth prize cockerel. Cockerels and Pullets; Eggs, $1 per >nlcto-g») rh» llntted fagtgrlos Co. Dept IB Cleveland, 0-1 B. L. Woodward, Richmond, first prize setting, $1.50 for two; M. B. Turkeys, Toms and Hens; White Holland Toms; cockerel; second prize pullet. W. F. Eggs of both breeds, $3 per 12; I'ckin LET ME SHOW Gaines, Richmond, third and fourth Drakes and Ducks; Eggs, $1 per set- how easy it Is for you prize cockerel; fifth prize pullet. ting, or $1.50 for two; B. B. Game Ban- to build your own In- tams; Barred Rock and Pekin Duck cubators and Brooders with W. D. Sydnor, Barton Heights, first, my Free Flans. I furnish Eggs, $5 per 100. all parts you can't make. third and fourth prize pullet; first See December issue about Berk- Thousands doing it—not prize pen. shires. Your interest to write me be- a single failure. Send to- day for my free Book fore buying. Flans and Catalog. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds. E. F. SOMMERS, Somerset, Va. H. M. SHEER CO., Ellerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., Hampshire St., Quinoy, 111 first prize cock; second prize cocke- BARRED ROCK EGGS. Fair, 1907, in a rel. J. J. Jones, Chestnut Hill, second At the Virginia State class of 93, my Rocks won 3rd Ck., Rooks, pul- Burred Plymouth prize cock; first and second prize 3rd Ckl., and 2nd pen. At the recent Island Reds, Rhode let. F. S. Bullington, Richmond, third at Richmond in a class of 70, Drown Leghorns, show 1st., 3rd., 4th., and 5th Ckl.; Pekln Ducks. and fourth prize cock; first, second, they won Mammoth 2nd and 3rd Pullet, 2nd and 4th pen. third and fourth prize hens; first prize Eggs at 75c. per 15; $4 per 100; Duck I am now booking orders for Eggs Eggs, $1 per 13; R. I. Red Eggs, $1 cockerel; first prize pen; third and from choice matings. Let me have per 15; Buff Cochin Bantam Eggs, 5c. fourth prize pullets. B. L. Woodson, your orders. I guarantee to please each. Few nice Leghorn and R. I. few choice Cockerels yet. third and fourth prize cock- you. A Red Cockerels, $1 to $2 each. Richmond, CHARLIE BROWN, JOSHUA COOPER, Surry, Va. erels. Route 1, Cartersville, Va. BARRED Black Wyandottes.—W. J. Pepper, Richmond, first and second prize cock- Valley Farm Plymouth Rock erels. Silver Laced Wyandottes.—James BARRED Yearling Pullets and V. Pomroy, Graham, N. Y., first prize PLYMOUTH ROCKS, Hens, bred from trap- nested stock, for sale at cock; first and second prize hen; first SINGLE COMB reasonable prices. Eggs prize cockerel; second prize pen. BROWN LEGHOItNS. in hatching season. Otho M. Cockes, Elberon, Va., second Choice stock for sale. prize cock; third prize hen; second CHARLES C. WINE. R. S. SHOWALTER, Mt. Sidney, Va. Dale Enterprise, Va. prize cockerel; fourth prize pullet. Cockerels at head of flock from hen Ellerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., Sire Barred Plymouth Rock A-26, laid 26S eggs, B-14 from third prize cock; fourth and fifth hen A-21, laid 271 eggs per year. Eggs for from Choice 2- prize cockerel; first, Hatching prize hens; third -year-old Hens, descended from 230- "RINGLET" second, third and fourth prize pullets; Egg Trap-Nest Record Stock, mated BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. first and third prize hens. to Park's April-hatched Cockerels. Buff Wyandottes.—Geo. W. Oster- Price $1 per 15; $5 per 100. No bet- EXCLUSIVELY. ter bred-to-lay B. P. Rocks in this hout, Bedford City, Va., first and third E. B. Thompson's celebrated strain. country. Bred for high quality, not quantity. prize cockerel; first, second, fourth FRED. B. JONES, Gloucester, Va. My winnings at Virginia Poultry As- fifth prize pullets; first prize pen. and BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. sociation Show, Richmond, prove it. I Moorewood Poultry Farm, Wiseville, won 1st and 3rd prize Cock, 1st and Fine large fowls, correct in plumage, prize 3rd prize Hen, and 1st prize Pen. Va., second prize cockerel; third crossed with prize-winners of Thomp- Unexcelled in laying qualities, size, pullet. son and Bradley strain. Cockerels, vigor and beauty. yards $1.50 $2. Yearling Hens, $1.50; 10- Grand mated Partridge Wyandottes. — Ellerson to for 1908 EGG season. They will pro- Months Pullets, $1.25; Eggs, $1, per duce results that will please you. Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., first and sitting, $1.50 per two. Eggs $2 for 15. Some nice breeding second prize cocks; first, second, third Imperial Pekin Ducks—large, healthy Cockerels for $2 and $5 each. Good and fourth prize hens; third prize birds—Drakes, $1.50; Ducks, $1.25. breeding Pullets $1. Send for 1908 Eggs, $1 per sitting; $1.50 for two. third mating list. Satisfaction guaranteed. cockerel; first, second, and Mammoth Bronze Turkeys, National Address LESLIE H. McCUE, Box 4, fourth prize pullets; first prize pen. Strain, unusually fine this year; beau- A ft on. Vn. B. L. Woodward, Richmond, first and tiful plumage. Eggs, $3.25 per dozen. Member Virginia Poultry Association Orders filled promptly. and American Plymouth Rock Club. second prize cockerels. Mrs. R. E. WILHOIT, Somerset, Va. 150 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

Silver Penciled Wyandottes.—Otho M. Cockes, Elberon, Va., first prize SINGLE COMB cockerel; first prize hen. Eggs For Hatc'iJnp Pekin Ducks.—H. Skipwith, Rich- BROWN LEGHORNS. first, fifth mond, second, third and S. C. B. LEGHORN EGGS. prize pairs. Cattle Burke's Garden $1. for 15, $6 per 10, $50 per 1,000. STRAWBERRY HILL Co., Burke's Garden, Va., fourth prize pair. POULTRY YARDS, S. C. XV. LEGHORN EGGS. Colored Muscovy Ducks.—Mrs. S. Y. $1.50 for 15, $8 per 100. prize Box 287, Richmond, "Va. Gilliam, Church Road, Va., first pairs. I. Davenport Williams, Prop, and Supt. S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS. Mem. Am. Leghorn Club, White Muscovy Ducks.—R. Ran- $2 for per 100. Mem. Am. S. C. B. Leghorn Club, dolph Taylor, Beaver Dam, Va., first 15, $10 Mem. Va. Poultry Asso. prize old pair; first prize young pair. January 9-15 (Judge, At Richmond, White China Geese.—J. F. Dunston, One Young White Holland Turkey Wittman), 1st Cockerel, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Lorraine, Va., first prize pair. Tom for sale at $3.50 if taken at once. and 4th Pullet; S specials, including 2 for class We are booking orders now White silver cups for best display in Single Comb Brown Leghorns.—H. Holland Turkey Eggs for March and B. Leghorn Club offered by Am. S. C. M. Wilkerson, Richmond, Va., first April delivery $2.50 for 10. breeders. At Jamestown, — and Virginia prize cock; second prize cockerel. 4th pen, 6th Cockerel on immature We guarantee safe delivery, full birds. Also highest awards Va. State Dandridge Merrill, Lynchburg, Va., count, fertile eggs from pure stock. Fair and Richmond, 1906. EGGS from second prize cock; third prize cocke- Every male on the farm is new blood exhibition matings, both pullet and )nd not akin to the females. We ship rel. A. J. Warren, Richmond, first, cockerel line, $3 per 15, $5 for 30, $7 from Richmond, Va. for 50, $10 for 75, $12 for 100. From third, fourth, fifth and sixth prize utiliy matings. $1 per 15, $6 for 100. hens; first prize pen. L. E. Meyers, THE HUSSELMANS, or num- Two-thirds hatch guaranteed Richmond, second prize hen; fourth Route 1, Highland Springs, Va. ber of eggs duplicated at half price. Stock for sale at all times. prize cockerels; fifth prize pullets. Strawberry Hill Poultry Yards, Rich- Fl SINGLE COMB EIKEKS mond, first prize cockerel; first, sec- Poultry CataSogye ond, third, fourth prize pullets. W. J. ;§ brown LEGHORNS for 1908 is larger and better Uian ever. Todd, Richmond, sixth seventh Tells all j>nre-bred Strong, healthy, farm-raised stock, and about poultry end illustrate? 00 Varieties. Contains t4 layers as well as the show- prize pullets. , bred for beautiful cliramos leading breedB-2 birds at Virginia State of won :' room. My Single Comb White Leghorns.—J. pretty enough to frame. Tells o betfc Louse Richmond, 1906-7, and Virginia Fair, Wallace Snelling, Manchester, first Killer,bowtJ cured ^en> --. make money. Poultry Association, Richmond, 1908. I'll- Only poBipaid. '•••:, d ; -tiay for a copy. and fifth prize cock; sixth prize hen; Eggs from my best pens of both K. la. &KEIINSK, Kheems, Pa. breeds, $1.50 per 15 or $7 per 100. fourth prize cockerel; second and Choice Cockerels from $1.50 to $5 each; fourth prize pullets; second prize pen. Yearling Hens and Pullets, $1.50 to $3 BAJtRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS each. Prompt attention to all orders. S. S. Stansbury, Richmond, second (Hawkins Strain) S. C. White Leghorns (Wyckoff strain), J. A. ELLETT, BEAVER DAM, VA. prize cock; first and third prize cocke- S. C. Brown Leghorns (Biltmore strain), rel; first prize pullet; fifth prize hen; SELLING OUT S. C. Buff Leghorns, Mammoth Bronze first prize pen. H. A. Sager, Herndon, Turkeys, Mammoth Pekin Ducks. Va., third prize cock. J. A. Ellett, Stock and Eggs for sale. Satisfaction S. C. B. LEGHORN guaranteed. Beaver Dam, Va., fourth prize cock; Pullets at 75 cents, and BUFF PLY- MARION POULTRY YARDS, Marion, MOUTH ROCK Pullets at $1. fifth prize pen. A. J. Warren, Rich- Virginia. WHITE HOLLAND TURKEY Toms mond, Va., first, second, third and HATCHING. at $3. fourth prize hens; fifth prize cockerel; EGGS FOR at $1.25. PEKIN DUCKS S. C. Buff and White Orpingtons, $1.50. third prize pen. B. H. Grundy & Son, 15J PEKIN DRAKES at eggs for $1.50; Buff and White Wyan- LAUREL HILL POULTRY FARM, Richmond, second, sixth and seventh dottes and S. C. R. I. Reds, 15 eggs Roxbury, Va. prize cockerel; third and sixth prize for $1; M. B. Turkey Eggs, 10 for $2.50; pullet; fourth prize pen. A. F. Berger Angora Bucks, $10 and up, registered EGGS FOR SALE or eligible. fifth & Son, Richmond, prize cucKerel. C. C. RUSSELL, Route 2, Hagan, Va. Pure-Bred Brown S. C. Leg- From Single Comb Buff Leghorns. First horns and S. C. Rhode Island Reds, — Prize-AVinners, at Hagerstown, Fred- and second hen; first and second S. C: W. LEGHORNS. erick, Rock-ville, and Washington cockerel; first, second, third and WINNERS WHEREVER SHOWN. Poultry Shows. I can also furnish fourth pullet; first pen to J. N\ Coff- Eggs from Fine Pens of Barred Ply- 4,048 Eggs from 40 Hens from De- mouth Rocks and Black Javas. Write man, Edinburg, Va. cember to July, 1907—7 months. to-da3r for prices, and address Bronze Turkeys.—Charlie Brown, EGGS AND STOCK FOR SALE. The hen that lays is the hen that J. M. Rockville, Md. Cartersville, Va., HEAGY, first prize pair, old; pays. first prize pair, young. Burke's Gar- VV. R. TODD, 426 North Sixth Street, S. C. Brown Leghorns den Cattle Co., Burke's Garden, Va., Richmond, Va. AND second Tom; second hen, young. 3ARRED Barred Plymouth Rocks White Holland Turkeys.—J. P. Dun- PLYMOUTH ROCKS, ston, Lorraine, Va., first prize pair, •3UFF WYANDOTTES. For sale—A fine lot of Leghorn Cockerels for pullet breeding; also old. R. Randolph Taylor, Beaver Dam, SILVER GRAY DORKINGS At the Virginia State Fair there Pullets and Year-Old Hens. A tvm Va., second prize pair, old; second were B. Rock Pullets and Hens for sale. i3 Rocks showed by 9 different parties, RIVER VIEW POULTRY YARDS, prize pair, young. Mrs. S. Y. Gilliam, md we won 9 out of 12 places and spe- Mrs. C. M. Bass, Proprietor, Rice Depot, Church Road, Va., first prize pair, cial for the best Cockerel in the show. Virginia. young; third pair old. In Dorkings, we won on every bird vve showed. Did not show Buffs. White Wyandottes. Walton D. SPRING BROOK POULTRY FARM, — Stock and Eggs for sale. Saunders, Richmond, first prize cock; J. S. YOUNG, 1110 Main Street, Culpepcr, Va., H. H. Scott, Prop. Richmond. Va. Breeder of Northup strain Black second prize hen; second prize pen. Minorcas, Whitman strain of Brown C. E. Hawkins, Lynchburg, Va., second Leghorns, and the best Silver-Laced and fourth prize cock; fifth prize pul- Wyandottes. Have been breeding Black EGGS FOR SULE Minorcas six years, always with the let; fifth prize pen. A. P. Berger, From PureWhite Plymouth Rocks. $1 best type in view. Stock and Eggs in Richmond, third prize cock; first, per sitting of 15, and White Pekin] season very prices, con- Ducks, $1 for 10. at moderate third and fourth prize hen; fifth prize sidering the quality. Write me for ..Address MRS. L. B. WILLIAMS,..] prices and full particulars. cockerel; fifth prize pullet; third prize R. F. D. 4, Louisa, Va. 1908.] THE SOUTHEKN PLANTER. 151 — FERN HILL POULTRY FARM-- BREEDERS OF ARISTOCRATS ONLY. BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS BLACK MINORCAS, S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS, For fifteen years I have bred these birds on my farm with free range. They have constitutions; are essentially aristocrat egg-shellers; have, and can, hold their own against the arrogant boast of any blue-ribbon winners. Have _ won prizes running from first to fourth, wherever shown. Highest scoring ft male, female and ten highest scoring fowls in the show. Never had better ^^ quality nor more vigorous utility. A few Cockerels of each variety at $2.50 ^J'^-3 each, all strictly first-class birds. Shipped on approval. EGGS $1.50 PER SITTING. Address J. WALLACE S\E1,I,ING, R. P. D. 1, MANCHESTER, VA. (Yards, Stop 9, Richmond-Petersburg Trolley.) ESTABLISHED 1893.

PRIZEWINNERS. hen. R. Randolph Taylor, Beaver Dam, TURKEYS, POULTRY, Our W. H. Turkeys, White Guineas Va., fifth and sixth prize cock; fifth and White China Geese First at won and sixth prize Virginia State Fair 1906 and 1907, and hen; fourth prize pen. BIRD DOQS. first Virginia J. F. Dunston, Lorraine, Va., first at Poultry Show, 1908. and developed young White Hol- Our White Wyandottes First 4 well won second prize cockerel; first, second Gobblers, ready to breed from; and Second Cockerels, Second Pullet, land and third prize pullet; lbs., each. Twenty fancy and Third Hen, and First Pen at Vir- first prize pen. weigh 25 $4 Pullets, all laying, $1.50 ginia State Fair, 1907, A. S. Greever, Burke's Garden, Va., White Leghorn and won First Pigeons, $1 pair. and Second First, each. Fancy Honier Cockerels, Second third prize cockerel. Pointer Pups in Ten- and Third Pullets One litter best and First Pen, and delivery in March. also The Southern Planter White Guineas.—J. F. Dunston, Lor- nessee, ready for Silver Cup, description and prices. Or- for best Cockerel in raine, Va., first pair. Write for the American now for White Holland class at Virginia Poultry Association Peacock. Mrs. ders booked — S. Y. Gilliam, Turkey Eggs, $2.00 setting of nine Show, Richmond, Va., 1908. We had Box only Church Roads, Va. Bank reference. J. B. WADDILL, two Cockerels and Four Pullets Tennessee. in the show. Special prizes and trophies were as 10, Tate Spring, Our Pekin Ducks won First Virginia follows: Wilmont EGGS Wilmont State Fair, 1906, and Second 1907. Silver Loving Cup, donated by the Eggs in season cheap from above Tracy and Tompkins Strain of S. C. 15. Degraff breeds. No stock for sale, except Wild Southern Planter, for best male bird R. I. Reds at $1.50 per C. R. I. Reds, Mallard Ducks. WHITE POULTRY in American Class, won by Mr. J. F. and Shove Strain of S. $5 per 100. Bradley Strain YARDS, Lorraine, Va. Dunston, Lorraine, Va., with White $1 for 15; of Barred Plymouth Rocks, $1 for 15. Wyandotte Cockerel. A few Cockerels still for sale; also Silver cup, donated by The "Ameri- some S. C. W. Leghorn Cocks cheap. Turkeys. Cockerels. Prairie State Incubator in can Hen," Harrisonburg, Va., for the A 200-Egg Prize winners wherever good condition. A Niagara Hydraulic best hen and pullet in the entire show, for sale. /ft exhibited. Ram No. O, never been used, F. S. Bullington, Richmond, Va. Satisfaction always guaranteed. Mrs. "I A few large, handsome Mo ^^ ft Charlottesville, Va. /r%*B-Jwl Jk Wamm °th Bronze Tur- Purina Cup, donated by the Ralston F. E. WILLIAMS, 'seys for sale. Also extra mjfftP/^HUjrJ Purina Co., for the best bird fed on ^WMtf&agST J ane birds in Cockerels EGGS FOR HATCHING. Wt!M Mrf''"'l Pullets in White Purina food, to Mr. A. M. Black, Taze- ROSE-COMB BROWN LEGHORNS Wyandotte, White Or- well, Va. Exclusively. From high scoring stock. pington Great layers, and Barred "Modern Farming" Cup, for the best Farm range, line bred. Rocks. Leading strains $1 per 15, $5 per 100. at reasonable prices. display in the American Class, Eller- Prize pen, blue ribboned sire anct Eggs in season. Order son Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., J. W. dams, $2 per 15. now. Qtiarles, Proprietor. Satisfaction guaranteed. Miss C. L. SMITH, GARDNER POULTRY FARM, Ash- Landor Poultry Yards, Cup for best display Single Comb burn, Va. Croxton, Caroline County, Va. Brown Leghorns, offered by the Vir- C. W. Gardner, Pres.; H. H. Gardner, ginia breeders, to Strawberry Hill Sec'y- ELBERON POULTRY YARDS. Member R. C. Brown Leghorn Club. Poultry Yards. 1 Yearling Mammotrr Bronze Tom, $8. 1 Young Mammoth Bronze Tom, $5. Cup offered by the American Brown Silver-Laced Wyandotte Cocks and Leghorn Club, for best display Single Prize Winning Stock Cockerels. Silver Penciled Wyandotte Cocks and Comb Brown Leghorns, Strawberry Mammoth Bron/.e Turkeys, Imperial Cockerels. Hill Poultry Yards. Pekin Ducks, S. C. Buff Orpington and EGGS IN SEASON. B. Plymouth Rocks. Fowls for breed- Cup for best display Single Comb Won five premiums at Virgina State ing purposes. Satisfaction guaranteed Fair, 1907; won on six entries 2 firsts Rhode Island Reds, F. S. Bullington, or money refunded, v 2 seconds, 1 third, 1 fourth at Virginia Richmond, Va. J. G. BUPORD, Dublin, Va. P. A. Show, Richmond, January, 1908 Special club ribbons offered by O. M. COCKES, Elberon, Va. Rhode Island Red Club for the best JAMESTOWN WINNERS Beautiful Buff Orpington Cockerels, shape, color and size male and female 45 BREEDS BEST POULTRY $3 each; Eggs, $3 per 15. Also winners Pine book illustrates and tells all about poultry, Rose Comb, W. D. Sydnor, Barton at leading shows. feeding, care, diseases, our big premium offer. Handsome Rose and Single Comb Low price for stock and eggs. Best way to rid Heights; Single Comb, F. S. Bulling- poultry of lice, make R. I. Red Cockerels, $2 each; Eggs, money, etc., only 10c. ton, Richmond. American Black JOHN K. HEATWOLB, Harrisonburg, Va. $2.50 per 15. $R per 100. Langshan Club, special ribbon. A. M. GEORGE W. SWEETING, Please mention The Southern Planter. Black, Tazewell, Locust Mount Poultry Farm, Sharon, Va. Single Comb Harford County, Md. 152 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

Rose and Single Comb Brown Leghorn Club ribbons to Straw- RHODE ISLAND REDS. RHODE ISLAND REDS berry Hill Foultry Farm; American I offer Chickens and Black Minorca ribbon, J. Wallace Eggs from the best prize winning White Wyandottes, Snelling, Manchester; Buff Orpington strains at prices B. F. RockH, far below the cost of ribbon, Some R. C. R. I. Red B. S. Home, Keswick, Va.; original stock, so as to Cockerels for sale at $2 American White Orpington ribbon, F. bring these birds, un- each. S. Bullington, Richmond. equaled for beauty, size Pure-bred stock and and laying qualities, Virginia good fresh eggs, packed Show Ribbons. within reach of all. in crated boxes, at $1.25 The Virginia Poultry Association "p?,:/ .',-, Cockerels and Pullets at per 15; $2 per 30; $3 per ribbons for the best displays were --.- ' „-' $1 to $3 each and Eggs 50; $5.50 per 100. R. C. * at $2 for awarded as follows: 15. R. I. Red and White guarantee all to be pure bred. Barred Wyandotte Eggs by the Plymouth Rocks, Leslie Mc- ROBERT G. HUNDLEY, 100 for Incubators on short notice. Cue, Afton, Va.; best display White Box IIS, Parmville, Va. VALLEY VIEW POULTRY YARDS, Plymouth Rocks, R. W. Haw, Man- J. G. Gliek, Proprietor, chester; Buff Plymouth Rocks, Syson- Box 41, Route 1, Dayton, Va. by Gardens, Petersburg, Va.; White Rhode Island Reds SINGLE-COMB Wyandottes, J. F. Dunston, Lorraine, Va.; Columbian Wyandottes, H. D. ROSE COMB RHODH ISLAND REDS. Brisner, Manchester; Buff Wyan- Large, handsome fowls; splendid layers. Chicks grow fast and are dottes, Five years ago I purchased a $50 George W. Osterhout, Bedford unexcelled for the table. Prize-Winning Trio from a noted egg- City, Va.; best display Rhode Island PURE-BRED EGGS $1 PER 15. VA. strain, with the intention of breeding Reds, F. S. Bullington, Richmond; E. YOUNGLOVE, SCOTLAND, the best Reds in the South. This Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, W. D. strain has been so improved that my S. C. RHODE ISLAND RED birds are now vastly superior to the Sydnor, Barton Heights; Buff Orping- AND trio. Buff Leghorns averaging over tons, B. S. Home, Keswick, Va.; 200 eggs were discarded because the BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK White Orpingtons, F. Reds were more profitable egg-produ- S. Bullington, Cockerels from $1 to $1.50 each; M. B. cers. I believe I have the best fancy- Richmond; Black Langshan, A. M. Turkeys, Toms $4, Hens $3. utility strain on earth. It will pay Black, Tazewell, Va.; Black Minorcas, C. L. BLANTON, McDuff, Va, you to investigate. J. W. Snelling, Manchester; Single Big, Pink. Fertile Eggs, $2 for 13. Book orders early. A few wonder- Comb White Leghorns, S. S. Stans- PURE-BRED R. C. ful Males and Choice Females to spare. bury, Richmond; Single Comb Brown DR. J. H. C. WINSTOiV, Leghorns, Strawberry Hill Poultry RHODE ISLAND REDS Hampden-Sidney, Virginia. . . Yards; best display Pekin Ducks, Eggs at farmers' prices. Hugh Skipwith, Richmond; Geese, J. Special rates for Incu- ROSE-COMB F. Dunston, Lorraine, Va.; Turkeys, bator Eggs. Charlie Brown, Cartersville Va, Figeons. Miss LIZZIE G. SMITH, Rhode Island Reds Pigeons, White Homers.—George T R. P. D., Wellville, Va. Exclusively. Eggs from Hogg, first prize cock; Spies ana prize winning stock. Out Nichol, second and third prize cock, ROSE COMB of 15 eggs shipped to and fifth prize hen; Charles E. Regis- ter, Jacksonville, Fla., last Richmond, fourth prize cock; first prize RHODE ISLAND RED March, 12 hatched. hen; Montgomery and Gan, fifth prize cock, second prize hen. Eggs for sale at $1 per sitting of 15. Member R. I. Red Club. Blue Homers. Montgomery and — No other chickens raised on the farm. Gan, first, second and third prize Miss Louise V. Spencer, Mrs. JOSEPH M. HURT, Blackstone, Va. Blackstone, Va. cock, first and third prize hen; George T. Hogg, fourth and fifth prize cock; 200 Egg Strain • EGGS FCR HATCHING second and fourth prize hens; Spies and Nlckol, fifth prize hen. Rhode island Reds FROM BUSINESSS BIRDS. £;g; Blue Checked Homers.—Montgom- Bred by us; 50 line Cockerels.. Eggs ROSE COMB R. I. REUS. ery and Gan. first, fourth and fifth for hatching in season. Four Pullets sold from my flock last THE VALLEY POULTRY FARM, prize cock, second and fifth prize hen; fall averaged 27 eggs each in a period Route 1, Maurertown, Va. of 44 days. Price, 15 for $1, 50 for $3. George T. Hogg, second prize cock; 100 for $5. Ppies and Nickol, third prize cock, J. O. Bnrksdaie, Red Hill, Va. fourth and fifth prize hens; George T. Witt Pcu'try Farm Hogg, first prize hen. De Rhode Island Reds Other Color Homers.—Montgomery G. E. GUVERNATOR, Prop. and Gan, first prize cock; first prize 'Phone S06, Highland Park, Richmond, "Both Combs." Stock and Eggs at ra hen. Eggs from all my prize-winning pens Virginia, tuced rates, aad must be sold. SatlafactlM Black Homers.—Montgomery and now for sale. ffuaranteed at Gan, first, second and third prize cock, BUTTON POULTRY farm, Clinton Hub first, second and third prize hen. 60 Varieties. ley. Proprietor, Blktoo, Va. Red Checked Homers.—Montgomery and Gan, first, third and fourth prize S. C. RH01E ISUNO REDS cork, second, third and fifth prize hen; EGGS, EGGS, EGGS. DeGraff and Drisko Strain. Ppies and Nlcknl, second prize cock, If you are Interested in Barred P. Kocks, Bull Wynndottes, Rose Comb Choice Cockerels from $1 to $3 each, fourth prize hen; George T. Hogg, R. I. Reds. Golden Wyandottes, S. C. also several Cocks, fine birds, at first prize hen. White Leghorns, Silver W'yaudottes, reasonable prices. Well-Mated Trios, Silver write to good foundation stock, for Homers.—Montgomery and Mammoth Bronze Turkeys, me $5. before placing your order for Eggs or Eggs from prize winners, $1.60 Gan, first and second prize hen. per Fowls. Catalogue free. 15. Special mating, $2 per 15. Drum Homers.— Montgomery and A. S. HARRISON, ALTA VISTA POULTRY FARM, Herndon, Vn. Gan, first and second prize hen. Mr*. R. B. Fray, Prop., J. C. Lester. Richmond, all Advance Mills, Va. Always prizes in mention The Southern Almond, Tumblers, Swallows, Black Please Mention the Southern Planter. Jacobins and Buff Tumblers, first j Please mention The Southern Planter. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 153 5YS0NBY GARDEN5, PETERSBURG, VA. EGGS FOR HATCHING. From A. C. Hawkins' Royal Blue Strain, Barred Plymouth Rocks.

Bradley and Fishel Strain, White and Duff Plymouth Korku. ,. Wyckoff Strain, Single-Coinb White Leghorns—heavy layers. ' $1.50 TO $2 PER SITTING. Our Buff Plymouth Rocks took premiums at "Virginia Poultry Show, Richmond, 1908, as follows: First Pen, first Cockerel, first Pullet. Young Chicks, just hutched, 15 to 25 cents. Shipped anywhere. SYSONBY GARDFNS Inc., Sam McFwen, Mgr., Pete rsfvrg, Va.

TAYLOR 5 prize cock, first prize hen, Black Poplar Hill Tumblers. WHITE WYANDOTTES. Leslie A. Tucker, all prizes in Black Poultry Farm. Pied Pouters, Stock. Blue Wing Turbits, Bred from Prize-Winning Dr. H. H. LEE. Prop., Small late hatched Pullets at 75 Black Tumblers, second prize cock, R. F. D. 4, Lexington, Va, cents each. second prize hen; second prize cock, Larger late hatched Pullets at 90 second prize hen, Black Jacobins. S. L WYANDOTTES cents each. Squab Breeders. H. A. Craigie, EGGS IN SEASON. — Eggs for hatching from Richmond, first, second, third and high scoring birds. $1 per Also White Holland Turkey Eggs fourth prize cock and hen. 15. A few choice trios for from winners at Jamestown, Virginia sale. Cockerels, $1.25 to $1.60 each; State Fair, and Virginia Poultry Asso- Prof. A. S. Greever, Burke's Garden, Pullets, $1.25 each. Reduction on large ciation. Va., had the misfortune to have a trio number. Satisfaction guaranteed. White Muscovy Duck Eggs from of White Wyandottes miscarried by first prize winners at Jamestown, Vir- ginia State Fair and Virginia Poultry the express company, and they reach- PURE-BRED Asso"iation. ed the Show after the judging. They Correspondence a Write for prices. were, however, placed exhibition pleasure. on Silver Laced Wyandottes HICKOItY nOTTOM POULTRY FARM, and pronounced by all, Judge Witt- PULLETS AND COCKERELS FOR man included, as superb specimens R. Randolph Taylor, Negrofoot, Va. SALE AT $1 EACH. and would undoubtedly have had to be R. F. D. No. 2, Beaver Dam, Va. These are early hatched, choice birds. reckoned with had they been in the OUR WINNINGS competition. John M. HarNhnw, Collettsvllle, N. C. AT THK VIRGINIA STATE FAIR, S. and R. C. R. I. Reds, CALENDARS FOR 1908. White Wyandottes. S. C. Va., October 7-12, 1907, were Richmond, B. Leghorns and B. P. pen S. L. AVyandottes. First The International Harvester Co., of rtocks. Eggs for hatch- First pen Partridge Wyandottes. Chicago, sends us a beautiful set of ing $1 for 15; $1.75 for First S. Island Reds. pen C. Rhode $2.75 for 50; $5 for 100. calendars, six in number. Each of its 30; (The only three pens we showed.) All breeding stock mated; Virginia Poultry Show, harvesters. McCormick, Piano, Deer- S. and R. C. Red stock. ing, Milwaukee, Osborne, Champion, RIVERSIDE POULTRY Richmond. Jan., 1908. we FARMS, is represented. This company has won 26 Ribbons with 29 J. B. Coffman & Sons, supplied its agents throughout the Props., Dayton, Va. irds of above breeds land with a goodly simply and in and Silver Cup for bast order to secure one, just call on the THE Display. American Class. agent of your favorite machine and he WHITE HOLLAND TURKEY will cheerfully give you one. MAN. Write for particulars. Frank M. Laughlin & Co., Insurance EC OS FOR HATCHING. G. W. MOSS, GUINEY, VA. Agento. Mutual Building, Richmond, Eggs as follows: White Holland ELLERS0N POULTRY YARDS, Va., issue a splendid calendar suit- Turkey, $2 per dozen, $15 per 100; White and S. C. J. \V. O.UARI.ES, Prop., Ellefson, Va. able for your store or office. You can Plymouth Rocks W. Leghorns, 75 cents per 15, $3.50 per read the figures the distance of a FliKR HA NOR 100; Pekin Ducks, $1 per dozen. city block. WHITE WYANDOTTES Coe-Mortimer Co., Fertilizer Ma- MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS, Exclusively, The yein>w leg. blocky terials. Charleston, S. C, simply excel BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS. kind, heavy laying strain. Stock and themselves with their large wall cal- PEKIN DUCKS. Eggs at reasonable prices. celebrated paint- Also Pure-Bred Poland-China Pigs. endar copied from a We have the best lot we have erer 1)1 Wi.oUV POULTRY FARM, ing entitled the "Grand Canal of bred and from the most noted winning strains. of birds for N. B. Peebles Bro., Props., Vpnice." This is a work of art and A number show & sale. Carson, Va. is doubtless in great demand. LESLIE D. KLINE, Vaucluse, Va. PLEASANT VTKW FARM. J. W. Ferguson & Son, Printers, WHITE BRAHMAS Richmond, Va., have a nice calendar GOLDEN BBONZETURKEYS which is always in demand. Sundays One of the largest and best laying from prize-taking stock, for sale. holidays are printed in red and table fowl I have ever seen. Eggs $1 and Toms, $5; Hens, $4. per 13 the moon's phases are shown. Mm. S. F. BADCETT, Route 1, Farnm- Mrs. THOMAS DUTTON Seldrn, Va. vllle, Va.

S. C. BLACK IHINOJBCAS Dupage Co., 111., Dec. 24, 1907. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS, For sale. Cockerel. $1.50 ami $2 each; I think The Southern Planter is trios, $3.60 and $4. For further In- Choice birds; several White and Barred formation apply to the best and cleanest farm paper I Rock Cockerels. ever read. W. A. BOYNTON. A. L. BLAIR, Hownrdavllle, Va. A. C. THROCKMORTON, Raptdaa, Va. Wanted: Rose Comb Brown Leghorn*. 154 THE SOUTHE RN PLANTER. [February,

HINTS BY MAY MANTON. 'X'lllS lUUHLll VYfc U10l,lUM LiiC iHai'Uia, BUFF ORPINGTONS Ufcctu iiliu revalue lu.j.a.y iVj.au.coil ^/ai.-

lein faci not!. Uui' piiCo ij t,iie bttiiie. THE BEST ALL PURPOSE FOWLS J.U CfciiiS. KNOWN. lne need for a pretty, tasteiul and, becoming Liitoaivictsc jacket, always exists, and eacn new one is, therefore, certain of its welcome. Here is a very MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS. unarming model tnat is tucked aiter a most satisfactory manner, that has WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS the roll-over collar which is so com- Choice Toms, 15 to 22 pounds in fortable and the three-quarter sleeves weight, $5 to $6 each. Choice Yearling Toms, 25 to 35 that are best of all for garments of Pens No. 1—Fancy Orpingtons that pounds, at $7.50 each. the sort. In the illustration it is win. Eggs, 15 for $5.00 Few Yearlings and Two-Tear- Pens No. 2 High Class Breeders. made of dotted challis and held — Old Hens at $5 each. shown Eggs, 15 for $2. On Fine lot of Young Hens of both by a ribbon belt, but cashmere, veil- Pens No. 3—Pure-Bred utility stock. breeds, 11 to 15 pounds, according Eggs, 15 for $1.00 ing, all similar light weight materials, to breed, at $4 each. Special prices AND on Toms where two or more are THE ETHERMORE FRUIT S. C. BUFF ORPINGTON FARM, taken. Eggs of both breeds in season Henry J. and Chas. G. Sanger, Props. at $4 per dozen. Dale Enterprise, Va. PURE-BRC D CHICKENS. Mention this paper when writing. I have 22 White-Faced Black Spanish Hens and Pullets and 2 Cockerels, Greider's strain, and a choice lot. Will sell the 24 birds for $30, or half of the lot for $18, or Glenview Orpingtons. single birds $1.50 each except male birds, which are $2.50 each. BUFFS EXCLUSIVELY. I have choice Cockerels, also Hens and Pullets, of the following A few Cockerels for sale. Not quit* breeds at $2 each and upwards, and good enough for the show room, but special prices on Hens and Pullets pen. in lejts of six or more of a breed: just right to head a good breeding White and RulT Orpingtons; Barred, S. Keswick, Va. Buffi and White Plymouth Rocks; B. HORNE, White, Bnft and Brown Leghorns; White, Silver and Golden Wyan- KISLING'S dottes; Single and Rose-Coinh S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS. Rhode Island Reds. Rose and Bred to win and lay, and do it. At Single-Comb Black Minorcas. Light Dallastown, Pa., made 4 entries, won Brnhmas and Silver Spangled Ham- 1st. Pul., 2nd Ckl., 2nd, 3rd Hens. Bel bnrgs. Better order at once and Air, 11 entries, won 1st Ckl., 2nd Cock, get advantage of best birds and 1st, 2nd Hens, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Pullets, > lowest prices. 1st, 3rd Pens, 6 special, 2 silver cups. EGGS FOR HATCHING Birds score 93 to 95. Eggs $1 per 15. At $1.50 to $2 per 15 or $8 and $10 Catalogue free. per 100. Norman L. Kisling, Box G-22, Bel Pekin and Rouen Ducks at $3 Air, Md. each for best Drakes and $2.50 each for very good Drakes. Female birds, $2 to $2.50 each. Eggs for 5871 Breakfast Jacket, 32 to 42 bust. BRONZE TURKEYS hatching, $2 per 15 or $5 for 50. the pretty India silks and the inex- FOR SALE. VERY FINE. I. B. FER- Special prices in lots of 100 to 500. GUSON STRAIN. pensive "wash .fabrics that many Pure-Bred Hoes and Sheen. G. W. MORRIS, Route 2, Trevilian, Va. women like at all seasons of the year, Choice Poland-China, Berkshire are and Chester White Pigs, 2, 3 and appropriate. 4 months old; Young Service Boars The jacket is made with fronts and Black Langshans and Bred Sows, 150 to 200 pounds. I have some extra fine Poland- back. The back is tucked from the China Eggs for Sale from Prize-Winning and Berkshire Sows bred for neck to the waist line and the fronts Stock. March and April farrow, weight to yoke depth only. Hems finish the 200 pounds and over, and will sell A Few Good Cockerels Left. selected front collar specimens for $30 each, edges and the turn-over JOHN C. and they are ADAMS, as lne as they grow is attached to the neck. The sleeves and all eligible to registry. Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee. I have some September Yorkshire are of moderate and graceful fulness Shoats at $13.50 each, and Young and are finished with turnover cuffs Yorkshire Sows, bred, for $25 each. required STILL ON TOP! Orders being now booked for Tam- The quantity of material worth Spring Pigs. for the medium size is 3 7-8 yards 21 BLACK'S In Pure-Bred Sheep I have some or 24, 3 1-4 yards 32 or 2 1-8 yards 44 choice coming two-year old Shropshire and Southdown Rams inches wide. at $30 each, and now is the time The pattern 5871 is cut in sizes for BLACK LANGSHANS. to buy, as you get the wool clip, a 32, 34, 36, 8, 40 and 42 inch waist worth are again winners, car- several dollars, and save $5 measure. to $10 in price. rying off all the blues, Fine 160-pound The skirt that is laid in plaits at the special ribbons and a Shropshire Bred handsome sweepstakes cup Ewes at $2S each and good 130- seams is the one that is quite sure to pound Ewes, at Virginia State Poultry $25 each. All Sheep give graceful lines to the figure and Show. registered at the prices See complete list named. of winnings in Farmers, do not delay, but here is a skirt that is just sufficiently elsewhere send this issue. For Lang- your order to-day. It will full for freedom and grace, and which pay you shans of quality to improve your stock, —either is stitched flat over the hips while it stock or eggs write to Address — JAMES M. HOBBS, flares at the lower edge. In the il- No. 1521 Mount Royal Avenue, A. M. BLACK, lustration the material is Baltimore, Md. one of the Tazewell, Va. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 155

STONEWALL JACKSON 4995. striped novelties stitched with belding ELLERSLIE FARM. Probably the handsomest specimen of silk but every skirting material is ap- the Morgnn family in existence. An propriate, for the model suits those of THOROUGHBRED HORSES old picture of Godolphin Arabian, to lighter weight as well as the heavier AND whom all Morgan horses trace through suitings and, as it can be made either Justin Morgan, is a striking likeness SHORTHORN CATTLE, of him, in pose, conformation and in walking length or with a slight especially of a peculiar crest, ear and Pure Southdown Sheep and Berkshire train, it is adapted both to the street hind leg and abnormal distance from Pigs for Sale. and for indoor wear. The stitched eye to ear. This stallion is naturally R. J. HANCOCK & SON, gaited also has the straight trot of the finish is a favorite one of the season harness horse. Will make the season Charlottesville, Va. but banding can be applied if some of 1908 at BUFFALO STOCK FARM, Greene County. For pedigree, terms, thing more elaborate is liked. KEISTUCKY JACK FARM. keep of mares, etc., address The skirt is made in seven gores Is the wholesale E. T. EARIiY, AMICUS, VA. and is laid in two pilaits at each seam house for Jacks, as Not responsible for accidents. breed and raise in inverted plaits the center we and at the Big, Mammoth Capt. J. A. Early, Doylesville, Va., back. Kentucky Jacks, and writes December 2, 1907: "I am in my The quantity of material required can sell you a first- 82nd year; have seen and raised many class Jack 25 to 50 fine horses, but my son's colt by per .cent. cheaper Stonewall Jackson is the finest in size than ' a dealer or and form I ever saw." speculator can. Write to-day for prices on Jacks, Jennets and Mules. A large lot Bargains in Horses to select from. JOE E. WRIGHT. Jnnetlon City. Ky. A splendid pair of Mare Mule Colts, coming 2 years old. Extra fine; large as ordinary 3 year old; drives nicely ff* §£ C Imported Catalonia, to a buggy or light wagon. Will be JMft Vjt n %9 !H«ly«r

REGISTERED GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. THE GOLDENROD BE'KSHIPiS. SMOKED BEEF. LARGE YORKSHIRE PIGS Our herd is small in numbers, but is This is a variety of the corned beef Out of the very best imported sows composed of line individuals of the (Hollywell). Also Bred Gilts. and will be found a pleasant change. choicest breeding, tracing to cham- Take a rib roast, or any piece you pions at home and abroad. Pigs for PURE-BRED Prices reasonable. prefer, ten to fourteen pounds, make sale. Only flrst- class Individuals sold. OFPINGTONS a dressing of one pint of salt, one cup S. C. BUFF Dr. J. B. TUTTLE, Craigsville, Va. Eggs for hatching— 15 for $1.50; 50 for of brown sugar, one cup of molasses, 100 for $8. From select pens one tablespoon of saltpetre, one tea- $4.50; fcer 8 me ex- (Cook's) —No. 1, 15 for $3; No. 2, 15 spoon of red pepper, and one teaspoon for $2.50. .fcRKSHlRE ceedingly choice of black pepper. Rub this well into PRIVETS FOR SALE. young boars for gale; Riverside Park, Morgnnlun, N. C. the beef and turn it over every day for ten days. Then drain off all the 30ARS. by Imported Danes- IMPROVED liquor and rub it well with bran and ield Tailor, 76490 and out of Biltmore hang it in URGE ENGLISH YOFKSHIRE up a smoke of chips and

IIl.'s I In die I or, ously; dip them in beaten egg, sift Baron Premier and Reg. P. Chinas, Miiiiijrsfde Faithful. Son's just us good. Berkshires. C. Whites. seasoned cracker crumbs over them Don't buy Berkshires until you know Large strains. All and let them brown quickly inside more about mine. Write for circular. ages, mated, not akin. the stove. Thicken the water in Bred Sows. Service VV. R. WALKER, UNION, S. C. Boars. Guernsey which they were cooked and add sea- Calves, Collie and soning. Serve in gravy boat. Beagle Pups and SALMON LOAF. EDWARD WALTER Poultry. Write for prices and free cir- Breeder and Shipper cular. Take the salmon out of the cans P. F. Hamilton, Cochranville, Chester and pick to pieces, removing all skin of Registered Chester White, Poland- County, Pa. and bone; season with salt, pepper China and Berkshire Pigs; Scotch Col- lie Dogn and a variety of Poultry. and lemon juice; mix in a small Send 2-cent stamp for circular and quantity of cold creamed potatoes and prices. Come, see my stock and select one raw egg to each can; form into for yourself. i am worth Pigs Eureka Stock Farm, West Chester, Pa. a loaf and bake slowly. This is good mm Registered Stock of Fine either hot or cold. BEWITCHED LIVEB. DORSETS. BREEDING. Take three pounds of calf's liver, We have some of the best Ram VOLNEY OSItritN, chopped fine, one quarter of a pound Lambs that we have ever offered. TIliieiiioDt, I.oimIoiiii Co., Va. of bacon, chopped, one cup of bread Better order one before they are all crumbs, two eggs well beaten, one sold. Can spare a few Young Ewea. teaspoon of horseradish, grated, two J. E. Wing & Bros., Mechanlcsburg, Ohio. teaspoons of salt, a fourth of a tea- To make room for coming crop of spoon of red pepper, two teasoons of Spring Pigs, I am offering last sum- black pepper, one medium sized onion, mer's Boars and Gilts, soon be ready EDGEWOOD STOCK FARM for service, from my Biltmore Sows, chopped very fine, one tablespoon of for the small sum of $6 to $8 each tomato catsup. Mix all these ingre- If taken at once. dient in a bowl and pack them into B. E. WATSON, Stuart's Draft, Va. a close tin mould—a small tin bucket will do. Set it in a pot of cold water and let it come to a boil and keep it ORSETS. BERKSHIRES boiling hard for two hours or more; Young Sows, open or bred, then take it out of the water and set and Boars ready for service the mould in a warm oven and let for Pure-bred Berkshires at Our fall lambs are now ready grade prices. it stay at the same heat for forty you. Let us hear from you promptly GL.ENMOORK FARM, minutes. Do not turn it out of the this year. D. D. HI'NT, mould until it is perfectly cold. Slice Charottesvillc, Va. SONS, in thin slices with a very sharp knife. J. D. ARBCCKLE A ROAST COOSE. Maxwelton, Greenbrier County, PUPS If the weather is cold, your goose West Virginia. BEAGLE will be all the better for keeping five FOR SAKE. or six days, and it should on no ac- JAMES R. PARKER, count ever be cooked the day It is Fairfax Co., Va., Nov. 18, 1907. CYPRESS CHAPEL, VA. killed. Let it lie of The l: several hours be I do not like to lose a copy fore you are read to put it on in weak Southern Planter. Please Mention the Southern Planter. salt water; this draws out the strong, F. A. SEYMOUR. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 157

goosy taste. Then plunge It Into boiling water for five minutes. Fill HYGEIA HERD Willow Glsn Farm it with dressing made with one part of creamed Irish potatoes, one part of stale bread crumbs, a tablespoon of Holstein=Friesians. Res. Short Horn Cattle- butter, a slice of middling chopped SONS OF My Short Horn Herd fine, one small onion chopped fine, a won more than 100 rib- small quantity of thyme and sage; bons at seven fairs last grease the goose with fall (1907). butter; rub th« Pontiac Calypso'sSon, Eight Yearling Bulls inside with salt and celery seed; fill for sale, several of them with the dressing, tie up the neck, and prize winners. All sired FOR SALE; by my great show and put it into your double roasting pan breeding Bull, PRINCE with water to the rack; dredge with Dam Pontiac Calypso, A. 28.43 I) — R. O., ALBERT 20tl.lt 2. flour and let it cook until tender. If Dr. D. M. KIPPS, pounds. Front Royal, the gravy is not thick enough, add a Va. Sire's dam—Beryl Wayne, A. R. O., little browned flour when the goose 27.87 pounds. has been taken out. From following A. R. O. cows: REDLANDS FARM HORSERADISH SAUCE. Grate one teacup of horseradish, FRONTIER JESSIE VEEMAN, A. R. O., 20.70 pounds; (you may grind it in the meat chop- RED POLL CATTLE per), one tablespoon of dry mustard, SHADELAND DULCIBEL IV., one tablespoon of sugar, four table- A. R. O., 20.92 pounds; spoons of vinegar, two tablespoons of MANOR GRACE PIETERJE, 2 splendid Young Registered Red olive oil; this may be omitted and not A. R. O., 20.92 pounds; Poll Bulls, beautiful conformation; missed; pepper and salt: one tea- exceptional animals; one very NETHERLAND FANCY ROSETTA, large. spoon of turmeric. You will find this 1 RED POLL A. R. O., 20.53 pounds. BULL Calf. a delightful relish with cold beef or 9 specially fine Pure-Bred Shrop- any cold meat. shire Buck Lambs. HOMEMADE MUSTARD. THB BULL IS HALF 2 Fine Registered Berkshire Sows. . Bight tablespoons of ground mua- THE HERD—Get the Best Address Mr. Aaron Seay (Manager), ta&l, two tablespoons of sugar, two tablespoons of flour, two teaspoons of Carter's Bridge, Albemarle Co., Va. Prices and pedigrees sent on appli- salt, two teaspoons of black pepper, cation. teaspoon of cloves cinnamon, one and Come at once and make your own half and half; a saltspoon of. cayenne, Devon Herd Established 1884. Hamp- selection or write us your wants. shire Down Flock Established 1880. one full teaspoon of celery seed; mix with a little cold vinegar, then pour Address: Cro»et, two cups of boiling vinegar over it and J. B. Loomis, Supt., Albemarle Co., DEVON CATTLE let it come to a boil. When it is cold Dr. W. F. Carter, Prop. Virginia. BULLS AND HEIFERS, add a small quantity of salad oil very HAMPSHIREDOWN SHEEP, slowly. This will keep and is very RAMS AND EWES fine. ROBERT J. FARRER, Orange, Va. WHITE CAKE. fURLIE FARM The whites of seven eggs, four goblets of flour, two goblets of sugar, one H. C. GROOME, Proprietor. goblet of butter, one cup of milk, one Hereford Catll teaspoon of soda, and two of cream Several young, Pure-Bred Registered tartar, season with bitter almond, and Bulls for sale at farmers' prices. Excel- an icing Ayrshire Cattle lent strain and fine individuals. Also bake in three layers. Spread Grade Hereford Cows and Heifers. between and sprinkle nuts on the lay- WILLIAM C. STUBBS, Valley Front ers. CHOICE OFFERINGS OF YOUNG Farm, Sassafras, Gloucester Co., Va, SPOXOE CAKE. ANL> MATURE STOCK. Twelve eggs, their weight in sugar, Breed up the weight of eight in flour, the juice ADDRESS Your Stock. of one lemon, beat the yolks until they Address AIRLIE FARM, Warren* on, Two extra fine Young ANGUS Bulls, are thick and creamy. Add the sugar «ligible to registration; half dozen and beat again until smooth, then add Virginia. SOUTHDOWN Ram- Lambs; a number the flour and beat again, then the of ESSEX Pigs for delivery January lemon juice and, lastly, fold in the to March. whites with as little beating as possi- L. G. JONES, TOBACCOVILLE, N. C. ble. Bake in a loaf and it will be as Fine ANGUS Calves fine as any you ever saw. REGISTERED CARAVEN. AT FARMERS' PRICES. Several splendid family Milk Cows, Angus Heifers voung. fresh and gentle. Nottoway Co., Va., Nov. 2, 1907. Several 15- lb Grade Angus Bull IN CALF TO A halves ready for service. Will makt PRINCE ITO BULL. I am an old reader of The Southern superb bulls for grading up herd*. ) Several Registered Angus Bull anal Planter and I find it a great help in YOUNG BULLS. Heifer Calves. Fine individuals, whose LARGE YORKSHIRE PIGS. farming. W. F. CULLITON. development has been pushed since th« OVERBROOK FARM, day they were dropped. will Louisa Co., Va., Nov. 5, 1907. All these calves be sold at 8 W. Conway St., Baltimore, Md. farmers' prices. Write at once If yon Your valuable paper. The Southern want one of them. splendid piece of standing Pins the pleasure A Aberdeen -Angus Cattle Planter, adds much to and Ouk Timber, half mile from rail- DUROC-JERSEY SWINE, SHROP- of my household. road, for sale cheap to a quick buyer. SHIRE SHEEP. W. M. W ATKINS * SON, F. T. ANDERSON. Saxe, Ckarlotte CooMty, Va. N. B. UPP, R. F. D. 4, Greenfield. O. —- —

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FOR SALE—WHITE, BROWN AND BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS ARE WIN- Buff Leghorns and White Wyan- ter Layers. Cockerels only $1 each. dottes, or will exchange the White Beauties. J. D. Thomas, Round Hill, Leghorns for some other standard Va. Want Ads. bred fowl. Catalogue for stamp. Clarence Shenk, Box S., Luray, Va. WANTED—ONE PEACOCK AND ONE Peahen. Mrs. George M. West, Vin- JUt« 1 cent* per word. Cash with order. FOR SALE— TWENTY S. C. BROWN ita, Va. Initials figures couat word. SI and as one Leghorn Hens, $1 each; ten Pullets, Mats mlalmum charge. 75 cents each. Order quick. "First A FEW S. C. BROWN LEGHORN ETC. come first served." Also nice lot of Cockerels for sale. $1 each. Eggs POULTRY, Berkshire Hogs, all ages. Evergreen in season. Miss Iola R. Bragg, Gor- Farms, Rice Depot, Va. donsville, Va. FERTILE EGGS FOR HATCHING! If you buy a sitting or a thousand FOR SALE—BARGAINS IN BROWN FOR SALE—PURE BRED MAMMOTH eggs you get them from same pens Leghorn Breeding stock and R. I Bronze Turkeys. Toms, $3; Hens, we hatch ourselves from improved Red Cockerels. Bred for eggs; Eggs $2.50. M. K. Trice, Buckner, Va. heavy laying strains of New York in season. Tanglewood Poultry and New Jersey Single-Comb White Farm, Bumpass, Va. EGGS FOR HATCHING, BUFF ORP- Leghorn. Eggs $7 per 100, $1.50 per ingtons. $1 per setting; White Leg- sitting; 15 White Plymouth Rocks— EGGS—WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS horns. $2 per setting. Rose Lawn, only one grade, the best— $2 sitting. for future delivery; S. C. Brown Box 56, R. F. D. No. 2, Richmond, Va. $10 per 100. Incubator Chicks 15 Leghorn, Brace's strain; B. Plymouth and 20 cents each. Place orders Rocks, Bradley strain. River View BUFF ORPINGTONS, LARGE SIZE early. Belport Poultry Farm, Box Poultry Yards, Rice Depot, Va. Solid Buff, strong and healthy. Eggs 15, Portsmouth, Va. $1 and $2 per 13. W. A. Tanner, R. C. RHODE ISLAND RED EGGS, Bristol, Va.-Tenn. PURE- BRED WHITE WYANDOTTES $1 per 17, from heavy laying strain; for sale. Having recently bought Collie Pups at half price this month; FOR SALE—10 CHOICE S. C. WHITE Fall Creek Poultry Farm, will dis- brood females cheap. Shady Brook Leghorn Cockerels, $1 each. W. W. pose of all poultry, consisting of over Farm, Route 2, Roanoke, Va. Morton, Cumberland, Va. 600 White Wyandotte Pullets and Cockerels; all pure-bred and splendid BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK COCK- FOR SALE—PURE-BRED MAMMOTH healthy stock; Pullets. SI: Cockerels, erels for sale, $1.50 and $2; Pullets Bronze Toms; pure-bred Berkshire $1.50. Also three Sure-Hatch Incu- $1 or $11 per dozen; Eggs $1.50 per Pigs. Mrs. George M. West, Vinita, bators and Brooders. John Kubovec, 15, $4 per 45 or $8 per 100. A. J. S. Va. R. F. D. 1. Ashland, Va. Diehl, Port Republic, Va. LIVE STOCK. REDUCTION BARGAIN SALE, CHOICE LEGHORNS, WHITE AND BROWN; Cockerels, last April hatch; 13 S. C. Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Indian FOR SALE—HAVING CLOSED OUT Black Minorcas and 3 Runner Ducks. Quality unsurpassed; White Wyan- Capt. V. T. Hill's herd of Red Poll dottes. Single hardy. Stock and Eggs for sale. birds, $1.50; two or Cattle, registered and tuberculin more. $1.25 each. Also will trade Fairfield Farm, Nokesville, Va. comparatively tested, I am booking orders for some new Champion Pony extra fine Bull Calves. This herd, in Reaper, cost $60, for cow FOR SALE—ONE PAIR PURE or calves point of breeding and quality, is of like value. H. B. White Holland Turkeys for $5; six Smith, Jr., to none. I closing Hanover, Va. Pure-Bred Leghorn Cockerels, 75 second am out cents each. A. O. Mays, Fredericks- my Jerseys and grades in calf to ON ACCOUNT burg, Va. my Red Poll bull. I shall now breed OF MOVING MUST Red Polls exclusively. W. B. sell all breeding stock. White Hol- Meares, Belvidere Farm, Linwood, land Hens and Toms, $2.25 and $3.25; A FEW YOUNG BUFF PLYMOUTH two pens White Leghorns (Wyckoff Rock Cocks; standard bred. Vigor- N C. and Vandresser strains), pen of ous. Improve any farmer's flock. lOLRTEINS FOR SALE—TO AVOID Silver Spangled Hamburgs, $1.50 each. John E. Morris, Jr., one of Inbreeding. I offer for sale to a Quick R. I. Reds. All Pullets and Yearling Orange, Va. Hens, buyer, the richly-bred bull, Natner- $1 each. Write your wants. land Clothllde Monk's Count, very M. Allen Stickley, McDaniel, Md. FOR SALE—EGGS FROM EXHIBI- a tion Single Comb Rhode Island Reds fine Individual, as well as a richly- FOR SALE— and Black Langshans; a few choice bred one: very quiet and kind. Also BARRED ROCK COCK- have a Bull Calf by him out of erels, $1.50. Mammoth Bronze Cockerels reasonable. J. T. Fulcher, Toms Maggie Clothllde. which I will sell $5, Mammoth Pekin Drakes, Rural Retreat, Va. $1.50, at farmers' prices. Its dam Is now- Hens $1. Rouen Ducks $1, Drakes giving six gallons a day. Born on $1.50. The above are pure-bred birds. PARTRIDGE WYANDOTTE EGGS October 1, Satisfaction from my Richmond, Va., and Bristol, 1907. William W. Jackson, guaranteed. Address J. Bizarre Dairy Farm, Farmville, Va. A. McCarty, Monroe Grove Poultry Tenn., 1907 prize winners, $2 per 15. Farm, near Aldie, Va. D. W. Jardine, Staunton, Va. GUERNSEYS—ROCK SPRING FARM SINGLE FOR SALE—ARTICHOKES. offers for sale Calves of either sex AND ROSE-COMB BLACK PEACH of best milk producing strains; also Minorcas; 1908 winners; Blow Potatoes. Dollar Incubator, 11 entries; the mature Bull, Golden Knight 11 prizes six Peach Trees. B. H. Walker, Stevens- of — specials and four Rosedale, sired by Coraletter Sow, Rose-Comb Club ribbons. Eggs ville, Va. guaranteed second at St. Louis, and out of to hatch, regardless of Primrosedale, distaance. Circular SINGLE-COMB BROWN LEGHORNS— A. R. 113. An excep- free. Edgar tional opportunity to secure one of Crouch, Twining, D. C. High Class Cockerels and Pullets, $1 each, from the best strains extant. the very best animals in the East. H. T. Harrison, Rock Spring Farm, EGGS IN SEASON FROM R. C. B. O. Poultry Yards, Rapidan, Va. Rhode Island Leesburg, Va. Reds and White BUFF ORPINGTON Wyandottes; also Cockerels for sale (VASS & COCK FOR SALE BARGAIN R. C. Rhode Island Red Cock Strain) Cockerels, $1 a piece; Eggs, —AT A —BERK- took shire Pigs of finest breeding; on hand first prize and Hens second at last 75c. per setting; $2 per 50. Mrs. E now 4 sows and 3 boars, sired State Fair. John Campbell, P. Wood, Beaver Dam, Va. by Route Premier Rex, grandson of Premier 2, Beaver Dam, Va. WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS FROM Longfellow, dam of Premier Rex Im- ported Juliet F. B., out of Montview PURE BRED FOWLS, EGGS. 85c. prize winning stock; special Feb- PER Belle, she by Manor Faithful 6S312, 15, Buff Orpington, White ruary price, 80 cents for 15. J. O. Wyan- dam Highcleve Lady, of Biltmore, dotte. S. C. Black Minorca and R. C Woodward, Jonesville, Va. Brown Leghorn; Leghorn Cocker- S1573. Satisfaction guaranteed or els, $1. Mrs. Frank FOR SALE LARGE MUSCOVY money refunded. Oak Hill Stock Johnson, Route — Farm, No. 1, Louisa, Va. Ducks; very hardy and most prolific Wenonda, Va. variety; $2.50 per pair. W. B. Cole- MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS— man, Mannboro, Va. FOR SALE—REGISTERED AYRSHIRE largest strains, largest herd, Toms Bull, two years old, price $45; 4 Du- $5 and up; Eggs $3 per 12; champion BUFF ORPINGTON EGGS FOR SALE. roc-Jersey Sows, eligible to registry, laying strains S. C. Brown Leghorns. 15 for $1.50, 50 for $4, 100 for $8 $15 each; 12 Angora Nannies, 2 An- Eggs $2 per 15, $3 per 30. Byrd For eggs from select pens see page gora Bucks, $10 each. Dr. William Bros., Route 3, Salisbury, N. C. 156. Riverside Park, Morganton, N. C. Crawford Johnson, Frederick, Md. CHOICE BROWN LEGHORN HENS PURE-BRED S. C. BROWN LEGHORN TRY LARGE YORKSHIRE HOGS and Cockerels for sale. Address Hens, 75c. each. Archie Ellis, Wav- You will wish no better. W. E. Oscar P. Spivey, Bower's Hill, Va. erly, Sussex county, Va. Stickley, Strasburg, Va.

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Live Stock (Continued). FINE TIMBER FARM FOR SALE— CABBAGE PLANTS FOR SALE— Farm has 600 acres and 3,000,000 About half a million fine Cabbage SELL feet saw-mill pine timber. Only 3 Plants for sale at $1.50 per 1,000; lots WANTED TO EXCHANGE OR 6- $1.25 per 1,000; 10,000, $1 per Registered Aberdeen-Angus Bull. miles from Southern Railway. of 5,000, room dwelling, 3 tenement houses, 1,000; leading varieties. R. P. Du- G years old. Very gentle and quiet, all necessary outhouses; 200 Vernet, Sunnyslde Truck Farm, fine specimen; weighs about 1,500 and acres arable land, responsive soil; Greenville, S. C. lbs. when fat. Will exchange for well watered. Schools and churches same breed or Hereford. C. R. San- Very EVERYBODY'S READING—40 per derson, Ashby, Va. convenient. Healthy country. cheap. Terms reasonable. J. B. cent, discount. Everybody's Maga- and Delineator, SAID IN Thomas, Drewryville, Va. zine, World's Work FOR SALE CHEAP—AS WE value $5.50. Our price for all three, Planter have sold our January we $3.30. Morrisette Subscription Agen- farm, but have not sold all our fine FARM FOR SALE, ACCOUNT EN- in three cy, Box 240 S. P., Richmond, Va. Berkshire Hogs. Still selling at gagement other business; miles from Farmville (population sacrifice price. Dalkeith Stock SALE—ONE 25 H. P. CENTER- Farm, South Boston, Halifax County, 3,000); 260 acres, about 170 clear, FOR rest in oak and pine; 5-room Crank Engine. Will take a 15 H. P. Va., E. W. Armistead, Proprietor. Butler, dwelling, all necessary outbuildings, in part payment. Alfred L. PURE ENGLISH AND LORD PRE- all in good order; good well, good Drewry's Bluff, Va. orchard. Will incude all stock and mier strain of Berkshire Pigs of WANTED—TO BUY ALL KINDS either sex for sale; Young Sows and machinery. Write for particuars. F., care Southern Planter. Wild Birds and Animals, particularly Boars in service; also Jersey Cows. Tame Deer, Wild Turkeys, White Visit or write for pedigrees and WANTED TO RENT OR ON Squirrels. Peafowl, Otters, Red prices; no better and priced very — WORK Partridges, Shares—Fine Farm on Dan river, Foxes, Grey Squirrels, l reasonably. W. H. Warriner, Ruffin, close to fine market for milk, but- Pheasants, Beaver. State price when N. C. Natural- ter, etc., and all farm products. Good writing. Dr. Cecil French, REGISTERED YORKSHIRE HOGS buildings, etc. Station on farm only ist, Washington, D. C. a few hundred yards from dairy for sale—One Boar, 1V2 years old; barn. A bargain for the right man. FOR SALE OR TRADE FOR LIVE- four Sows with litters of pigs, and Stock or Agricultural Machinery, a 8-weeks-old Pigs. F. Ball, For particulars address Oak Hill R. thoroughbred Stallion, 8 years old. _ Dranesville, Va. Stock Farm, Wenonda, Va. sound, fast, good size and a good FOR RENT OR SALE. IN ALBEMARLE looker. Percival Hicks, North, Math- WANTED—FOUR GRADE PERCH- county, Va. eron Mares, sound and well broken, County, Virginia, country store; most ews excellent stand; splendid building from 3 to 6 years old. Weight from A VALUABLE BOOK, for 1,600 lbs. up. Address and now doing a fine business. This FREE— Frank Brand pages, prepaid if you South Boston, Va. is an unusual chance. Address R. M., shooters, 144 care Southern Planter, Richmond, Va. write for our catalogs: f/uns, Re- and Rifle Sights. Morrisette PURE-BRED BERKSHIRE TIGS, volvers Co., Box 240 S. P., Richmond, Collie Puppies and Shorthorn Calves WANTED—TO TRADE STOCK OF A Arms for sale at low prices. Thomas H. lumber and coal company in State Va. McGechin, Greenwood, Del. •'-of' Washington for Virginia farm; i par value stock $5. trade on $2.50 FOR S AL E — ONE COX COTTON REGISTERED SWINE; basis; trade up to 20,000 shares. Ad- Planter, little used, $4.50. Two H. DUROC THE and $4.50 most prolific hog bred. Choice Pedi- dress Box 155, Fayette City, Pa. M. Smith Straw Cutters, $4 greed Pigs for sale at farmers' One Gurley's Vernier Compass, 5-in prices. Clarence Shenk, Luray, Va. needle, new, $30. J. F. Hunter, Ar- POSITIONS—HELP. eola, N. C. REGISTERED DUROC-JERSEY Swine. The best of all Hogs. Prices DAIRY FARMER WANTS POSITION; FOR SALE—COMPLETE STENO- low and pedigree sent with each pig accustomed to care of pure-bred graphic course with International or hog. Oscar G. Hutcherson, Union cattle, improved dairy machinery, Correspondence School; will sell Hall, Va. etc.; middle aged, single and sober; cheap or exchange for poultry or any have had life time experience. Ad- kind of stock. H. E. Bays, Bedford WANTED—HOLSTEINS OR DAIRY dress Joseph Vandegrift, Hamilton, City, Va. Cattle, pure-bred or grades; young, Loudoun County, Va. fresh and good milkers. Trowbridge MORRISETTE'S MAIL ORDER HOUSE & Daugherty, Chula, Va. YOUNG MAN WHO DESIRES TO sells "everything." Order by mail learn business "wants position with the only way we sell. Box 240 S. P., FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR some one in the poultry business Richmond, Va. Jersey Heifers of equal breeding. for next year. Address R. T. Con- Holladay, Registered Galloway Bull, 3 years way, Va. FOR SALE—TWO MALE FOX OR old, Al. W. S. Mott, Dixondale, Va. Rabbit Hounds, 2 years old; both WANTED POSITION AS FARM MAN- large; will take $25 for both. C. P. FOR SALE—ONE REGISTERED RED ager by agricultural college gradu- Blanton, Cedon, Va. Polled Cow, 7 years old last month. ate. Prefer a Virginia location on a Also two heifers. T. C. Morton, Rice stock and grain farm. Address FOR SALE—EARLY ROSE SECOND Depot, Va. " Manager," care Southern Planter. Crop Seed Potatoes, absolutely free from scab or blight. H. B. Cowles, FOR SALE—TO AVOID INBREED- WANTED—MARRIED WHITE MAN Toano, Va. ing, Pure-Bred Poland-China Year- as working farm foreman. Address ling Boar; sire and dam prize win- Box 196, Charlottesville, Va. FOR SALE OR TRADE. ONE SURE ners. Price moderate. E. L. Bailey, Hatch Incubator and Brooder, nearly Ashland, Va. MISCELLANEOUS. new. Address M. Thayer, Jeffress, Va. FOR SALE—PURE-BRED SHORT- HAVE A BEAUTIFUL MIRA SWISS horns—three cows. Calf and 15- Music Box (new) with about FOR SALE—ROAD MACHINERY OF months Bull. N. Boush, Clarksville 25 steel music records, costing $75 every description. L. A. Arthur Va. cash; will exchange this for 60 pure- Leesville, Va. bred yearling S. C. White Leghorn BEFORE BUYING YOUR BERK- Hens with good lay-over combs and FREE FOR CHILDREN — "LITTLE shire Pigs write me for my prices long backs. Address Post-Office Box Folks' Magazine" and beautiful pos- and breeding. It will pay you. Dr. 15, Portsmouth, Va. tal, prepaid. Morrisette Subscription Charles G. Cannaday, Roanoke, Va. Agency, Box 240 S. P. Richmond, Va. FOR SALE—ORCHARD GRASS SEED,

REGISTERED BERKSHIRES, BLUE grown in Fauquier County, Va. ; ac- "East View" ribbon quality. Write us your wants. climated; guaranteed free of ox-eye SILVER LACED WYANDOTTES. Fairfield and first-class in Farm, Nokesville, Va. every respect. for Prices and samples gladly furnished Exclsively. Free range. Rob biddy FOR SALE—OR WILL EXCHANGE on request. Address McGill & Son, wooden hen. Eggs, $1 for 15; $3 for for Good Work Horse, or anything The Plains, Va. 50; $5 for 100; $7 for 150. I can use, 24 head young sheep. W. Chichester, Agnasco, Md. J. Olive, Madison, N. C. SEED CORN FOR SALE—" BOONE Mrs. W. S. Countv White" for rich lots, "Hick- REAL, ESTATES. ory" King for thin uplands. Growth Forsyth Co., N. C, Sept. 30, 1907. short and stocky. Ears low down. cannot get CHEAP LANDS IN ARKANSAS, TEX- Best yield at Virginia Experiment As I am a farmer I as, and New Mexico. Robert Hill, Station. Price, $1.35 per bushel. Dr. along without The Southern Planter. Des Arc, Ark. Walter Stuart, Farmville. Va. —

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P. O. Lutherville, R. F. D. ; Telephone and Telegraph, 42-K, Town. JERSEY BULL CALVES* The property of James McK. and I. B. Merryman. DORSET BUCK LAMBS. Sire of Calves, FLYING FOX, 654B8, A large stock farmer of the Middle GUERNSEYS son of Flying Fox who sold for $7,600 at the Cooper sale, 1902. West recently remarked that he The kind that win. Not beaten All stock in best condition and valued his evergreen •windbreak at in 1907. sin civii Maryland State guaranteed as represented. F. T. ENGLISH, Centrevllle, Mi. $1,000, and that it had paid him divi- Fair, Allentown, Pa., Mt. Holly, N. J., Trenton, N. J., Richmond, Va., dends of from 20 per cent, to 30 per and Hagerstown, Md. When you buy cent, per annum, for the past ten get the best. A few pure-bred Heif- WALKUT Hi LS KER3 years, on this valuation. It did so ers and Bull Calf dropped April 16 1907, out of by protecting bis buildings and stock Imp Lady Simon, by Mil- ford Lassie II. Anchor the Bull that Cattle from the cold winter winds and saved wins. Reg. Angus him an immense amount of feed and Our Berkshires were unbeaten Yearlings and Calves for sale. fuel. wherever shown. Write for prices. J. P. THOMPSON, ORANGE, VA.

That the above facts are true is just beginning to be realized by many people and it is our prediction that there will be thousands of evergreen FOR SALE windbreaks planted all over the country during the next few years. Evergreens are as easily grown as JERSEY BULLS any of our common forest trees if a few simple rules are followed in planting and caring for them. If you BULL CALVES. will write at once to The Gardner Nursery Company, Drawer 105, Osage, Tuberculin tested by U. S. Govtrcmei t. Iowa, they will send you six sample evergreens two years old, entirely free of charge, and with them will "*" 3, send the plain rules for planting and Forest Home Farm, vwaKilfc" after-care as referred to above. Mail- ing expense of the evergreens is 5 cents, wbich you can send or not, as you choose. A postal will bring the trees and also their fine catalogue, containing colored plates and a mine JERSEYS and GUERNSEYS of valuable information for fruit- growers. Write to-day, to above address. BERKSHIRE HOGS

PECANS. FIRST-CLASS BRONZE GOBBLERS—LARGE SIZE. BROWN CHINESE GEESE. Our nurserymen friends, B. W. Stone & Co., Thomasville, Ga., would PEKIN DUCKS, MUSCOVY DUCKS. like to get in correspondence with such of our readers as are interested in Pecans. This Company has made M. B. ROWE & CO., Fredericksburg, Va. a specialty of this nut for a number of years and have some very fine stock for sale at reasonable prices. In fact, you buy direct and save middleman's Ouroc-Jerseys Shorthorns Shmpshires. profit. Furthermore, the Company places at your service, without cost, DTJROO Gilts and Sows safe In pig, Yeung Boars and Service Boars for its long experience in growing pecans, sale. Pigs from eight to twenty weeks old, representing the most famous and you are invited to correspond with blood lines and herds in America. Four great boars in service in our herd it on this subject. Look up the ad- Virginia Comodore, Quick's Orion, Chief of Shenandoah and Beat's Top- notcher. Write for Duroc Facts. We are selling these hogs at reasonable vertisement in this issue. prices and under positive guarantees. SHORTHORN Bull Calves by Imported Best of Archers, one of the great Scotch bulls, and an International winner. SHROPSHIRE: Rams of the best imported blood cheap, to close them out. STRAWBERRY HILL POULTRY We do not want to carry them over. We can spare a few good Ewes alao. YARDS. LESLIE D. KLINE, VAUCLUSK, VA.

Attention is invited to the advertisement of these yards elsewhere in this issue. Single Comb Brown Leghorns Stock for Sale. of aristocratic breeding have long been their specialty. Show ring or One Itt'clsleroil Berkshire Bonrd, ready for service. One Registered Berkshire Bonr, ready for service. utility stock of the prize-winning sort S. C. Brown Leghorn Cockerels and Pallets, both fancy and utility can always be had. Mr. Davenport stock. Williams will answer all inquiries with pleasure. RIVER VIEW FARM C. M. BASS, Prop., Rice Depot, Va —

TO PROVE BEYOND ALL DOUBT TO EVERY INTELLIGENT STOCK OWNER THAT WILBUR'S STOCK TOM IS THE WORLD'S GREATEST CONDITIONER AND FEED SAVER GIVE flWIY WHERE WE HAVE NO AGE88T ONE FULL SIZED 25 mm PAIL TO EVERY READER @F THIS OTER WHO FILLS &m HAILS US THE COUPON! SHOWN BELOW.

',•*' ? CoUinsvilletfBiitler Co;, Ohio. Jara -. 4'thf39fJ8. ;','' '%'' :'.';'/'.' ," y . ... ,>h;ce- Mo., Aug. f^>';;t906. ''* Wilbur Stock Food Milwaukee. Wis,. ;;.,;" ". C<^C >ur Stock Food Co., Milwaukee.' Wjs. .-.,. .-s*;V' ; ' GeptlemeniT^Wilbur'* Stock Ivock1 not onlydevelops an ant-- rUlemen:^ % receruiy 'purchased some of your Stock Food mal but at the same time insures .heaUh. and protection' mustsayît is the.best Stock- Foot)Tever usedi I led Hô against disease. As a rest I put '.Kine Edward in in- U." an -that I thought wîs going to d:>. I wailed until she was lected lot where hogs had died'of. cholera and iet him sljfep irr 1 ; very bad andseemed''Jo be very near death before began the same quarters, drink iforri the same troughs, with 1 a sick feeding your Stock F^wd'to her" She began to mend and was hog with'hiiTl arid not k'ept':'well he : but only never teiused a ..sootjs.fn good health,again'j I will ii'ever be without your feed, I this to timely Owe the use o'fvWHbur's Stock' ..Food. .Stock; Food again when it Is "within reach? of me. and wiil As to the truth of ; my'statements, fcan' refer you to respon- re'cbmrrfehd it to my neighbors. sible citizens of my neighborhood who: have seen the hog. Yours truly,-. ••; Sincerely yours. CARL G: FISHE.ft. '"•: >":: J;,M. QSBOURN.

WH\T WILBUR'S STOCK TONIC IS systems. We believe that there is only one thing in | the world that will do this, and that is NEARLY a quarter of a century's actual experience has proven beyond ail doubt that Wilbur's Tonic is a money-maker for feeders. We KN'OW WILBUR'S TONSC THIS. It has been PROVEN to us thousands upon thousands of times in the most forceful manner. We want to convince YOU and we are willing to do it AT It is not medicine. It is a pure vegetable condi- OUR OWN RISK. tioner, made from pure barks, roots and seeds. For You know the value of pasture for any kind of calves you are raising, or ones you are fattening for stock; how it keeps the animals in good condition veal, you can obtain the most wonderful results by using nature's own way of doing it. There is no argument one-half measure of Wilbur's Tonic, mixed with one about the value of the pasture, but it does not last the pint of ground oats or corn meal. year 'round- We prepare a torric which mixed with grain and fed to stock, furnishes in stall or feed box in the proper proportions, the ingredients of pasture diet, in- PREVENTS ABORTION vigorates and fattens stock -at small enough cost to make the tonic a money-making investment for the owner of By counteracting colds and soothing the nerves one cow, horse, hog or sheep, and a proportionately while the mother is in a delicate condition, Wil- larger one for the owner of thousands of head. bur's Stock Tonic PREVENTS ABORTION and saves for the breeder at least one-half more of his increase. Wilbur's Stock Tonic FOR COWS fed in small quamitics to young animals^ will make them grow large, "strong and fat.

You know when the pasturage goes downl in the fall the milk goes, the butter goes, the flavor goes, until all are shortest when the OUR RESPONSIBILITY price is highest. Wilbur s Tonic invigorates cows; it supplies the needed roots, barks and leaves of the pasture, sustains the flow of milk and color, quantity and Nearly a quarter of a century in successful business ha9 flavor of the butter. Take a right off the pasture, feed her Wilbur's Tonic in cow given us a very enviable position in the business the stall and she will show very little lossof milk, and one cent's worth of Tonic world. Any banker can tell you whether we are re- one dollar's worth of grain per month. per day saves sponsible, and the publishers of any large agricultural paper can tell if do as you we we 1 <5* agree. Further than this, we refer you to FOR HOGS any bank or wholesale house in Mil- waukee, or to R. G. Dun & Company, Hogs, you know, are the most susceptible animals to contagious disease. But Bradstreet, or any other commercial 1 you know, too, if they escape contagion they are kept cheaper than any other stock. agency, and the First National If you keep your hogs heathy they can resist contagion, will fatten quickly and Bank of Milwaukee in jjvl cheaply. If they get sick and refuse to eat you know how quickly they will die. particular. ^^^\1 Nothing will save them; medicine is useless. To keep them healthy you must feed y*.* Ask your local banker >° them something they will eat, and something that will satisfy the demands of their

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Shenandoah, Iowa, Dec. 11, '07. Editor Southern Planter, BILTMORE FARMS. Richmond, Va. BILTMORE N. C. Dear Sir: —The December number of your magazine has just reached our Jerseys table, and among more than one hundred agricultural publications that A FEW CAREFULLY SELECTED YOUNG come to us, we want to congratulate you on the publication of one of the Bulls and Heifers very best. In short, it is one that At reasonabe prices, representing rare combinations—Utility and Beauty every reader, wherever he may be, Milk and Butter on both sides as far back as they go—and the type that will be benefited and profited by, and if breeders are all after. every farmer and planter in Virginia, and the South, would peruse its col- Berkshires umns each month and follow the in- Representing combinations of Imported King Hunter on Western type of boars on imported sows. Breeders need this kind of formation to be gained, it would not sows, and Premier blood. Prices right. be long until the South would be one of the most prosperous portions of Poultry the United States or the world, for Standard there are many advantages that por- Wyandottes, Leghorns and Rocks. For price lists, etc., address tion holds over other less favored lo- BILTMORE FARMS, R. F. D. NO. 2, BILTMORE, N. C. calities that would be more profitably utilized. It is true, as we have personally observed, that the South is rapidly casting off the old ways and taking JERSEY CATTLE up the new. In brief, they are adopt- ing diversified farming. It has been of than fifteen our observation more The best herd In the world. Headed by two bulls that cost over 910,000 years that no country can keep pace with the times when they grow but each. BULLS AND HEIFERS for sale. are one staple crop or product, and we Also WHITE ORPINGTON FOWLS, the best general purpose breed) glad to see the South rapidly growing- CORNISH INDIAN GAMES, the best table fowl; WHITE LEGHORNS, the out of the notion that cotton is king. Yet, cotton is king; it's worse, it is world's greatest layers. a Czar and makes serfs of many a For particulars, address BOWMONT FARMS, Salem, Virginia. poor man who would otherwise be in affluent circumstances if he would take advantages of his surroundings and adopt a system of diversified farming. THE HOLLINS HERB Among other, and, as we regard it, —OF— one of the ablest and best articles in your December issue is that of Pro- fessor V. M. Shoesmith, Agronomist HIGH-CLASS HOLSTEIISI-FRIESIAISIS. of Maryland Experiment Station, Cows with Official Records of 21 pounds of butter in seven days. with regard to the selection of seed Cows with Official Records of 86 pounds (10 gallons) of milk in one day. corn; also, another very able article Heifers that have milked over six gallons of milk in one day (with first calf). Andrew M. Soule. While by Professor A HERD that AVERAGED during last fiscal year almost 11,000 pounds we have never had the pleasure of a of milk. personal acquaintance with either of A son of the great Hcngcrveld DeKol, sire of 77 A. R. O. daughters in the gentleman, we have been attracted the herd. to them, first, from their articles in SELECT STOCK FOR SALE. various agricultural publications, and Buff Orpington JOS. A. TURNER, General Manager, also through personal correspondence Eggs, Cockerels and Pullets Hollins Institute, with them, and we want to advise for sale. Hollins, Va. every reader of your paper to read their articles closely, and we feel assured they will be profited by so do- LIVE STOCK AUCTIONEER. ing. There are many suggestions we might offer along the same lines if I offer my services as a Stock Salesman to the breeders of the East. In doing M, time and space would permit, but you I will Bay that I have equipped myself both by having taken a course at the Jones may hear from us again some time National School of Auctioneering, and by years of breeding and selling Pedigreed Stock. in the future. I make a specialty of Pedigreed Sales. Very truly yours, If I may be permitted to say It, I will suggest that I believe I can render Breeders better service than salesmen residing in remote parts of the country, as I am RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, thoroughly familiar with conditions obtaining in this section. Then, too, I will J. W. Ratekin. probably not be quite as expensive as to railroad fare, etc., and besides, I must give satisfaction or I make no charge for my services. Write me or 'phonv me via Winchester over Southern Bell Phone for data*. Giles Co., Va., Dec. 30, 1907. Prompt attention assured.

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TWO MENSAHIBS (LADIES) IN Sliver Herd INDIA. Spring of SHORT HORNS. "Traveller." ROBERT R. SMITH, PROPRIETOR, No. II. Cbarlestovra, W. Va. Wlekllfle, Va., From the South of India we trav- Jefferson Co. -OR- Clarke Co. elled up the western coast to Bombay, In the best bluegrass section of each State; cattle the journey requiring nights Farm out all the year, two and therefore hardy and healthy. Herd numbers 75; calves by a son of Chole* a day. We arrived at five in the Goods, out of dams by a son of Gay Monarch, also by the Scotch bull, Mima'* morning and drove up in the early Secret. Five 1-Year Bulls for sale, also a number of younger Bulls and Heifers at reasonable prices. dawn to the Taj-Mahal Hotel, it and Short Horns are equally the most profitable breed of cattle, as they arc was a great relief to find one so excel- the most popular, as a glance at the sale averages for the past five, ten or lent after our long journey. No one twenty years will show. could desire better than the Taj-Mahal built on the water, and equipped remembrances to The Southern Planter — family by with every modern convenience, and NEW YEAR'S BURKE'S GARDEN CATTLE CO. provided with an excellent cuisine. It was just the place to rest in, and that IN A SPECIAL DISCOUNT was what we chiefly did in Bombay. on WW KcG. S84S1, by Bay McGregor; dam's sire (Stoutwood) by Nutwood 660. There was little si^ht seeing to be SHORT HORNS, HAMPSHIRKDOWNS, SOCTHDOWNS. Either Sex, Any Number, Both, No Akin. done. tide The was unfavorable to a Mammoth Bronze and White Holland Turkeys, Pektn Docks, White mm4k trip to the cave of elephants, the Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes, Black Langshans, Brown n< chief point of interest, and the cholera White Leghorns. Our special prices will make this stock look like bargains. Not good scare kept us out of the bazaars. after February 1st. Therefore, we drove in the cool of Lower rates and better express service, thanks to H. C. S., of Virginia the morning and evening Corporation Commission. and, for the BURKE'S GARDEN CATTLE COMPANY, TAZEWELL, VA. rest, idled in the hotel courts and gal- leries. Bombay is practically a fine European city, with handsome houses and splendid public buildings. There Inaleside Herefords are many attractive drives around the city, especially the one up the Apollo OWNED BY S. W. ANDERSON, BLAKER MILLS, Bunder, past the Yacht Club to Mala- GREENBRIER COUNTY, W. VA. bar Hill, where the wealthy Parsees A choice lot of Bulls, Cows and Heifers for sale; also,, live. They form the most substantial a Polled Hereford Bulls, recorded In the National element of the city, and, by their mu- few nificence, have founded schools, hos- Polled Hereford Record. pitals and homes for the aged through Write for Catalogue and Prices. out Bombay. Having migrated origi- > FARM NEAR ALDERSON, W. VA. nally from Persia, they are followers of Zoroaster, and keep up the custom Telephone and Telegraph, Alderson. of burning fire perpetually in sacred places. On top of Malabar Hill is their cemetery, "The Towers of Sil- ence." In order not to pollute the elements which they adore, they give their dead to the vultures, wlrlch HEREFORDS swarm near, always ready for their FOR SALE prey. High and low are placed side by side, and their bones whiten to- At prices low enough to be within reach of all breeders and cattlemen generally. gether, for death, they say, levels all A grand lot of Three and Four-Year-Old Bulls ready for active service. distinctions. We were admitted with- Also Cows, Heifers and Calves. in the stone walls, and saw the four Call and see this herd before buying elsewhere. towers, but we were not allowed very Keswick is on the C. and O. Railway, near Charlottesville. Visitors met at station. near, and the place looked to us like a pretty garden. MURRAY BOOCOCK, Owner, In another part of the city is a KESWICK, VA. strange institution, a hospital for sick animals, which the Hindu religion holds sacred. Chief among the sacred animals is the bull. The crocodile also is held in great reverence, and Buy Direct From Our Factory so are doves. Saving all expenses and profits of the dealer. Elkhart Buggies In the native quarter, we saw the and Harness have been sold direct from our factory to the user for 3S years. most bewildering assortment of peoples, wild Afghans, and other semi- We Are the Largest Manufacturers in the World barbarians from beyond the moun< selling to the consumer tains, mixed with various Indian exclusively. We ship for examination and of ap- casts. Sam, our guide, was now proval, guaranteeing safe great benefit to us. Sitting erect on delivery. No cost to you the box seat of the carriage, he seem- if not satisfied as to style, quality and price. Over ed to stand between us and the 200 styles of Vehicles strange, dark people around us. At and 65 styles of Harness. No. 676. Top Buggy with padded wing dash and Stanhope seat. Price complete, 967.60. As good as No. 237. One Horse cut- door, mat, sells tor $25 more. night, he slept at our on a under Surrey with bike gear, Sond for New Free like a faithful watch-dog. Formerly, auto seats and lM-in. cushion Catalog. tires. Price complete, 9103. it the of guides to was custom the As good as sells for tlO more. ELKHART CARRIAGE 8 HARNESS MFG. CO., ELKHART, INDIANA wait on their patrons in the dining I 3 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 165

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. M. OVERTON, Prop. REUBEN QENTRY, Mang. Station B. Nashville, Tenn. O. H. F. Sensation 90900 Imp. Brookhill Fox 65303 Grand Champion Boar Grand Champion Ball of at 7 State Shows 1906. England and America.

40 BRED SOWS AN 5 SPECI- SECOND ANNUAL PUBLIC SALE OF 40 BRED SOWS AND 5 SPECIALLY SELECTED BOARS. BERKSHIRES SELECTED BOARS. EBRUARY24. 1908.

Catalogue containing full description and pedigree, ready February 1st, will -~— be sent only on application. PIGS PIGS - PIGS We sell no pig not true to type, well marked and worthy to repreent our herd.

Pigs, either sex, eight to twelve' weeks old, ?15 to $20. Pigs, either sex, twelve to sixteen weeks old, $20 to $35. Animals of an older age are matters of special correspondence. Every animal guaranteed sound, eligible to registration, and full extended pedigree free. Registered at 75 cents additional. Crates to be returned at purchaser's expense.

Address, REUBEN GENTRY. Mgr., Station B. Nashville, Tenn. 1 "southern stock yards,

West Broad and Mulberry Streets, Richmond, Va.

J. C. Smyth, President. A. L. McClellan, Vice-President. T. A. Smyth, Secretary and Treasurer.

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Auction Sales Every Wednesday and Thursday in the Year. REGULAR SALES DAILY. 1GG THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, REGISTERED ABERDEEN-ANGUS BULLS For sole at farmers' prices. Strictly Top Notch. Many of tbeni Show King Animals. Also Good Females not akin to bulls. We are closing out. at little over beef prices, twenty bead of pure-bred, but ineligible, females, four months to seven year> old. A rare opportunity for farmers to get pure-bred stock ai little more tbun tbe cost of common cows. Special prices on February orders for Dull Calves. To avoid inbreeding, we offer for sale our Herd Bull «l»^^(i. "Knobley's Editor." Age 4Vi years, weight 2,000 pounds, i A magnificent herd header—broad, block and royally bred, bred. H CORRESPONDENCE AND INSPECTION OF THE HERD INVITED ROoEUALE STOCK FaRHS, JEFF* RSON ION, Va. Shipping Point, Wnrrenton, Virginia.

room, but this is no longer allowed in the hotels. An English woman wintering in In- she was much surprised SUNNY HOME FARM dia told me when she gave her first dinner company to discover her dining room crowded with strange servants, but ABERDEEN ANGUS CATTLE found that her guests had come at- Are tended by their private servants, the sort that "breed on," because of the superior breeding of the animals comprising the herd. the country. An- j which is a custom of The herd Lulls are "Huron Roneboy" by the famous Gay Blackbird, and amongst j "Jester" by Imp. other custom of the country ) Equester (the be.st bred Eric Bull ever imported). Females are by Hay Blackbird. the boys is for them to demand ten Beau Bill (champion over all breeds In In I America ]8!)4). Ermoor by the great Royal Eric; Eulalie's Eric, a Colum- rupres in Bombay to buy winter bian winner, and by the noted Heather Lad II., and some of the best In the clothes before going north with tht in the herd are by our own Baron Roseboy. We have only young calve* for sale, but want traveller. No matter how often they to book you for one of these finely-bred ones before they are all sold. Write tour, party must pro- make the each A. I-. FRENCH, PROPRIETOR. vide them with a winter suit, the Station! Draper. N. C. Dyrdvllle, Va. climate of the north not permitting them to wear the "dhotee" or draped skirt of the south. Our guide ( whom THK DKLAWAHB HERD OD* we called Sam) exchanged his for a very "loud" checked suit, a sailor hat and tan shoes, of which he was im- ROYAL ANGUS CATTLI mensely proud, but we felt that his Is not surpassed either In breeding or lndlridua animals and our respectability by any herd In the East. At the hea individuality of our herd Is perished with his draperies. PRiNCE BARBARA, 6P604, When we started for the northwest the son of the great $9,100 Prince Ito. Females provinces, the railway guard tried to equally choice breeding. Write your wanti. Re with his member, we take personal care of our cattle: kee; put us in the compartment no high-priced help; Incur no expense of exhibit other ladies, but a friend with us pro- ing, all of which enables us to offer stock a tested and secured us a car to our- equitable prices. Send for pamphlet 15 Bulls from 2 tn 16 months old for sale. selves for the next day's j ourney, Prop. Bridgeville, which was a great comfort, for we MYER&SON, D*l travelled over a barren waste of sand and could scarcely get a breath of air by ourselves. A fine powder sifted through the closed windows and cov- A REGISTERED JERSEY BULLS ered everything. We could not keep clean, though we had the compart- from 2 to 17 months old, out of line cows and sired by Rlnora's Rioter of St. ment swept and dusted at every long Lambert, Jr.. of Bowmont Farms; also a few Cows fresh to pall. stop. S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS, Brace's Strain of New York. The country we traversed presented S. C. HHODB ISLAND REDS, Bryant's Strain of Massachusetts. a very distressing appearance—it was so parched and dry. Scarcely a sprig EGGS IN SEASON. of green was visible and cultivation EVERGREEN FARMS, W. B. Gates, Proprietor, RIee Depot, Va. of the fields was impossible. We were told there had been no normal rainfall for seven years, and none at all for three. Water! water! was the Horsemen and Stockbreeders, Attention universal cry. England has great schemes of irrigation, which will "We can save you big money on highest grade Veterinary Instruments, Instruments. Milking Tubes. Trocars, Syringes, eventually do away with this misery, Milk Fever Outfits, Teat Dehorners. Impregnators. Breeding Hopples, etc. Write to-day for large for it to but in the years of waiting FREE Illustrated catalogue. It costs you nothing and will interest you. be carried out there is untold suffer- THE DETROIT IN STRl'MENT COMPANY, 44 Congress St. W., Detroit. Mich. ing among the Inhabitants of this 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 167 MORVEN PARK

The Property ef WESTMORELAND DAVIS. Esq

Imp. Large White Yorkshires.

This breed of pigs Is the one beat adapted to supply the ever growing demand for bacon and hams. The displacement of lard for cooking, and the growing distaste for salt pork and the thick fat sides that used to be in favor, have caused the price of heavy fat hogs to drop while there is a sharp demand for light hogs of the bacon breeds from six to eight months old and weighing 150 to 175 pounds. Fortunately, the Yorkshires are the ones to make the farmer the most profit, and the introduction of a good Improved Large White Yorkshire boar Into a neighborhood confers a greater bene-

fit and makes the breeders more money than an investment often many times the amount paid for him. The result is a succession of crops of strong, hardy, thrifty and profitable pigs ready to turn off at six to eight months at the highest market price, and to make the most profitable fresh meat oi bacon sides, hams and shoulders for the farmer's own use. It Is the universal testimony of those who have raised Improved Yorkshires or crosses of that breed that the meat is superior to that of any other breed for home use or market. The requirements of the farmer and the bacon curer are identical. Both require a pig of quick growth and early maturity, (and by maturity is meant early fitness for market); both want pigs that dress handsomely and with little offal. No pigs shrink less in killing than Improved Yorkshires. The bacon curer finds that the best pig for use is one with a long, deep body, wide and square in the hind quarters and comparatively light In shoulder and neck. The farmer finds that such a pig is the hardiest, most prolific, most vigorous and most growthy of all the forms

known to plgdom. I The herd which was founded on imported animals, selected with extreme care both for their Individuality and breeding, includes representatives from the most noted herds of Great Britain. With so many families we are at all times in a position to supply boars and gilts unrelated and make a specialty of foundation herds.

ALSO- Regd. Dorset Sheep AND Regd. Guernsey Cattle.

Address LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT, MORVEN PARK, LEESBURG, LOUDOUN CO., VA. 168 TK$ SOUTHEKN PLANTEK. [February, RED POLLED CA TTLE. Will sell Thirty Head to rednee herd to dity before stabling (or winter. Special term* to those starting herds. Part eaah, part time. The RED POLLS are best (or the Sooth or (or the farmer anywhere. Ex- amine their record* (or milk, batter and beef.

A few DORSET SHEEP (or sale . We Imported Bock and Ewes from England last year. First prise at Royal Counties and Royal Agricultural shows.

POLAND-CHINA HOGS, Pore-Bred Poultry, Albe- marle Prolific Seed Corn. ARROWHEAD STOCK FARM, SAMUEL B. WOODS Prop. Charlottesville, V«. region. They seemed to be on the verge of famine at the time I am de- PALMETTO FARMS scribing. The air was tense with the AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA, burden of it. Everywhere the people 6howed the lack of food. There OFFERS FOR SALE frames were emaciated, scarcely more than skin drawn tightly over their 3 Registered Red Polled 3 faces wore a look of bones. Their Yearling which haunts me Bulls, sired by the great Sir Kenneth and from high-class cows. patient endurance, Sir Kenneth weighs 2,400 pounds in good condition, yet exemplifies the real yet. The children lay kicking on the dual purpose quality of the breed fully. The cows of herd are large milk burning sand with nothing to protect producers. We also offer one fine BERKSHIRE BOAR, 15 months old, and weighs them from the fierce rays of the sun 4 00 pounds, and three nice SOWS AND PIGS, 2 to 6 months old, from large which beat down mercilessly on them. sire and dams. Here and there were clusters of mud Address A. W. REYNOLDS, Manager, R. P. D. 3, Aiken, S. C. huts with no sign of any human sustenance near them. Over this scene of desolation there comes a golden QUALITY sunset, and great flocks of camels were silhouetted against the glowing POLAND-CHINAS sky. The large, mellow kind—NOT the Our first stop was at Jaipur, a na- coarse and rough type. They moil ho tive city, capital of the territory of good frith sneh a herd header as Rajputana. We had expected to stop BLACK PERFECTION, a sab of the at Mrs. Rustum's private boarding old king of Poland-Chinas, Chief Per- house, but Sam, our guide, had other fection II. A few CHOICE PIGS and plans, and carried us off to the BRED SOWS for sale. host met Kaiser-i-Hind, where a dusky H. B. BUSH A BRO, us and carried us into a bare room, Htchanx, Powhatan Ceaaty, Va. without any comforts or conveniences. Usually, on arriving at one of these •Pat or Lean, Von May Have Theas." "Dak," bungalows or native hotels, the squawks of the chicken in the court POLAND-CHINA yard announces what dinner will consist of—viz., chicken soup, and roast AND TAMWORTH chicken with curry, concocted from the same old veteran rooster. Not Pigs (registered) at farmers' prices. so, however, at the Kaiser-i-Hind. We Also a few Boars ready for service. and vegetable stews, birds had meat Send in your orders now to served with cabbage and onions, and bread and coffee too vile to be mentioned in polite society. On the whole, J. C. GRAVES, bad hotels are favorable to sight see- BARBOURSVILLE, ORANGE COUNTY, VA. ing, and they drive people out to do and see things. In the good ones, there is little tempaation, in so hot a climate, to move off the veranda. To The "Kanf-Klog" Sprayer see India comfortably, one should rise Gets twice the results with same laborand "chota hozra" with the sun, take fluid. Send postal today for free interest- (early tea) and go straight out, to ing booklet, explaining how the "Kant- stay till the sun gets hot, when one Klog" gives can return to breakfast and stay in- Nine Sizes of Round or Flat abate doors until the heat begins to Fine or Coarse Sprays in the afternoon. =z._ or solid streams all from the same nozzle. in- Jaipur was the beginning of the Si Ten different styles of sprayers for all kinds teresting part of our trip, as it Is a Starts or Stops 55^_of spraying, whitewashing, etc., etc. purely Indian city, and that was what the Spray Instantly AGENTS WANTED we wanted to see, and not an English Rochester Spray Pump Co., H*omX!r**V. colony. It is called "the pink city of 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 169

Wyldewood Farm Jerseys.

Herd numbers 300, including some of the finest the island has produced, headed by the great sire Stockwell, whose abbreviated pedigree is given below.

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,; ' ' ' : - : : : v wssKSBBi Imported Stockwell, 75264.

r Golden Fern's Lad, P. 2168 H. C f Flying Fox, 61441. Sir* 1 Sultan's Rosette, 149740. Oxford Lad, P. 3123 H. C.

I f Count Wellesley, P. 928 H. C. [Oxford Lass, P. 3582, H. C.

I Oxford Primrose, P. 2252 C. Stockwell. .

( Boyle, P. 1559, H. C. f Golden Fern's Lad, P. 2160 H. C. )

Dam ' I Golden Fern, P. 4711 H. C.

I Golden Leda, P. 8000 H. C. ] ( Golden Pearl, P. 1975 H. C Leda, P. 6636 H. C. L \ I Eminence, F. 7124 H. C.

For Particulars of Offerings, General Information, etc.. Address Wyidewood Farm, Fredericksburg, Va. 170 THE SOUTHE RN PLANTER. [February,

the Empire," and is one of the moat heautiful and interesting in India. It is the home of an English president, 5ELMA but is ruled by a native prince, with a STOCK FARM splendid court, and does not show any foreign influence. It is surrounded by solid walls and lofty towers and well PUR8-BRED REGISTERED protevted gateways, and laid out with PERtMERON 5TALLIONS broad, regular streets. The whole city is built of pink stucco with white riARES AND COLTS. trimings and the effect is dazzling. Imported and Home Bred Blue Ribbor We drove down the wide main street Winners wbererer shown in France •n<* as the market opened, and cameln America. festively Highest Quality. laden with grain discharged their bur dens. Much of it was being distributed COME AND INSPECT THEM. in alms, by the Maharajah's order, to the famine sufferers, who pressed eag» erly for their portion. Around us a E. B. WHITE. P op. busy trading life was going on. For those who have no time nor in- Leesburg, Va. clination for the occult sciences, the chief interest in India lies in the great variety of races and peoples you en- counter there, for, being near the cradle of mankind, it is a great muse- IN um of races, where we can study man THE STUD from his lowest to his highest stage of culture. T here are comparatively "WEALTH" RECORD 2:I0-BY GAMBETTA WILKES few strains amongst them, but the AND FA* great masses are formed of the mixed AT SHETi STOCK M progeny of the Aryan or white race, ONE MILE SOUTH OF RICHMOND ON RIVER ROAD. and the aborigines whom they over- FASTEST AND UBST BHKD STALLION IN VIRGINIA. came. Their skins are dark, with the Write or 'Phone for Terms. white shining through it, if that is not too vague an expression. They have STONERIDGE JACK a noble physique and their features A young Spanish Jack who has twice won first prime at .Virginia Stau* are finely chiselled, with the intelli- Fair, will also make fall and spring season at my farm. gen brow of the higher races, where MARES IN FOAL.. HORSES AMI) MILKS FOR SALE. •PHONE 4464-L the conditions of life are not too hard. Address SHETLAND STOCK FARM. K. F. D. 6, Richmond, Va. With a little prosperity, Indian is the I. J. Coffin, Proprietor. a happy and useful citizen. Too much prosperity is bad for him. When Eng- land lays her hand upon him, and gives him her uniform, the native out- grows his environment and lives up to Glenburn Berkshires. his official dignity in a wonderful manner. Caste still holds India tightly bound Lord Premier and Premier Longfellow are dead, but we have their bea There are first the Brahmin, or sons. Our LORD PRRIHIER III. is not only a son ef Lord Premier but 1* » litter mate to Lord Premier 11 and a brother in blood to Lord Premier's Rive. priests, sprung from the head of Our PREDOMINANT and DOMINANT are probably the best sons of Premies Brahma; next, the Rajputs, or warri- Longfellow. IMP. LOYAL HINTKK Is a great Individual. We have Lord ors, sprung from his shoulders. Below Premier, Premier Longfellew, Masterpiece, Charmer's Duke XXIII., and fin* these are the agricultural classes, Imported sows. or FORFARSHIRE GOLDEN LAD JERSEYS. Vaisyas, sprung from his thighs, and, lower still, the Seidras, or servile Write for Catalogue. class, sprung from his feet. These castes are perfectly distinct, and there KtRK, is no communication between them. Dr. J. D. Roanoke, Va. Besidps these are the Varna-Sankara, literally "mingled colors," 300 castes of mingled descent from the four principal ones. erd en Earth Than Mine. The service boars are linp..r«#-« Stt OF HER OWN ACCORD. J..an Hull, II., No. 7641S; t u< . - <*a«a, The day the doctor called to treat No 7967 1 Columbaa Lee, III.. No »2Sv*, right from the loins of Lord Premier, little Kitty it for a slight ailment, was No. 60001; Faaalfera Ma afer piece, a only by the most persistent persuasion far-simile of his famous ancestor, that he succeeded in getting the child Masterpiece, No. 77000 I have just added Uelle of Blttaaore. No 1 oof. 7 J, to show him her tongue. sire King Hunter. No. 7»37g She A few days subsequent to this the should farrow November li, 1»«7. Ai«o child said to her mother: "Ma, the a Canadian sow and additional imported Lu«ter'a son 1 k««« doctor don't have to tease me to obey Bachelor a about thirty brood kiri. A uuruber of these are imported. him any more!" "Why not?" " 'Cause every time I see him going IHOS S. WHITE, Lexington, Va. by the house now I stick my tongue out at him!"*—Lippincott's. When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 171 W00DMDE BEkKSHIKES EVERYTHirG 6HIPFED CN APPtOXAL. IT WILL PAY Ad 10 M*D THIS CARE. ULLY.

We are now offering a grand lot of Pigs sired by our three boars—Charm -t' s Premier, *4553,

1-year old, weight 550 pounds ; Master Lee, 7w 79, 2-year-old, we'ght 7rj<> pontics; and Lustre 's Car- lisle, of LMtnaore, 72057, 3-yaar-old, weight 790 pounds, and out of ro>all\-bed ^ows weighing from "00 to KuO pounds each. Also Young Sows guaranteed safe in pig to Charmers' Premier and sone extra good Young Boars from 4 to 8 months old. We can always furnish pig-j not akin. In order to show our confidence in what we offer,

and insure s uisfactioa to our custom -rs, we ship everything on approval. You need not t nd check U'ltil a'ter you receive t te pigs, and if thev are not entirely satisfactory in every respect, you can return them at our expense and it costs you absolutely no hing. We Jeave it to you whether this is a fair proposition. Address W00DSID6 STOCK FARVV. R. S. Farish, Prop.. Charlottesville Ya

ENQUIRERS' COLUMN. All enquiries much reach us by the Great Berkshire Sale. 15th of the month previous to the issue, or they cannot be answered until the month following. I am now offering an exceptionally tine lot of 2-Month-Old Pigs of the very best blood and Individuality.

LICE ON HORSE . They are out of large and handsome sows of Silver Can you tell me in your next paper the famous Tips and Storm King families and were sired what to do for lice colt on a two and • >y my two great Boars, Hunter of one-half years old. Blltmore III., 86468. and Valaria, 88706. ROBT. BATTEN. If you want the best blood and quality W. that money can buy and at a price farmers and breeders can afford to Wash well with soapsuds and a pay, you should order some of these. Remember, I send everything on ap provai and Have tuern return* *i my brush and then apply a solution of expense if you are not entirely satis fled. Write for prices. tobacco made by boiling one and a D. K KAKH4HT. >ilhC>Vll,l,K, V A. half ounces of tobacco in two pints of water. Apply the tobacco solution repeatedly for fifteen days to destroy IF YOU WANT 1 HE BEST HOC the lice as they hatch out.—Ed. Buy from those who give their sole attention to the production of the greatest Berkshire type. We do. Our herd comprises the most splendid lines of breeding and individuals CELERY ROTTING. that money can buy or experience develop iu American uud English llred I am situated near Cockeysville, Berks hires. Baltimore county, Md., and up to this "Lord Premier of the Bne Bldge," 103555, the greatest living boar, heads herd. If you are interested write. year have always been able to raise our BLUE RIDGE BEBKSHIBE FARMS, ASHEVILLE, N. C. first class "celery." This year, how- THE ever.notwitb standing the bed looked very good when covered up in the fall, I find it now to be almost all rotten. THE GRfM FAR Sometimes the outer stalks will be BREEDER OF PURE-BRED BERK- good and the heart will be rotted. The SHIRE HOGS AND HOLSTEIN- land is high with clay subsoil and a FRIESIAN CATTLE. TWO FINELY- good rich gravel on top. The only BRED BULL CALVES FOR SALE. thing I have noticed is there seems to a great m?nv larsre earth worms. If T. O. SANDY, BURKKVILLE, VA. you can explain this, and also advise me what celery would do the best In IV 6£ NEW UNIVERSAL" GARDEN TOOLS my locality I would very much ap- Styles 6 Seeders Double or Single Wheel Hoe preciate it. FEN'TON KEY. TOOLS IN ONE OpMU furrow, drops in plain Btgh Seeder, marker, UTerB marks. Cultivator, Plow, Rate. Chancres hoe rake, plow, quickly made. Cultivate be- The rottinsr of the celery is caused cultivator. Single :>r Mtride Uio row*. An} %nj wiitb. or double 4L7j^B>^"' Bent Oak Handles on all Tool*. crop dry when stored. Send to your AMES PLOW COMPANY, 56 MARKET STREET, BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS Experiment Station, College Park, FOR SALE BY GRIFFITH & TURNER COMPANY, BALTIMORE, MD. 172 THE SOUTHEEN PLANTER. [February,

Md., and ask the Director to send you bulletin 74 which will give you full advice on celery culture.—Ed. MOULDiY CORN. Eggs Are Eggs I When wish to ask if you will give me what information you can about soft and mouldy corn and if same can be treated in any way to render it fit How do you manage your poultry business? Are you content feed for horses. to gather a moderate supply of eggs in springtime when prices We are told that it can be fed to are low, or do you aim to get your greatest number during the cows, hogs and steers but that it is winter months when prices are up and "eggs are eggs?" The dangerous to feed to horses. way to succeed with hens is to do what others don't do. When Is there any way the soft corn we your neighbors' hens are on strike, then see that yours "get busy." have taken out of crib and spread ovei If you will begin now to feed Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a barn floor, can be treated to harden your hens will not stop laying at all. Of course the moulting to keep it from moulding. I had season is an "off time," but even then Poultry Pan-a-ce-a will thought of partially baking it over if continue give it regularly, wood fire in terra cotta pipe laid on make a few eggs, and you to you will an all through cold winter days when ground in the way that sand is dried get abundance the others out for building purposes. get none. We have several hundred bushels of this corn and its loss will be a serious thing to us. DR. HESS Devon, Pa. R. BROGNARD OKIE. Mouldy corn cannot be made a safe Poultry feed for horses. You can use it best PAN-A-CE-A with hogs. If you can get it dried in a kiln or over the pipes as you sug- is the prescription of Dr. Hess (M. D., D. V. S.) and is composed of gest it will prevent it getting worse and elements which assist digestion, make good blood and cleanse the enable you to keep it for the hogs and system of clogging poisonous matter. It is also a germicide and cattle though it is not a very safe feed prevents poultry diseases. It has the rinqualified endorsement of for cattle. —Ed. poultrymen in the United States and Canada, hastens the growth of young chicks and helps fatten old or market fowls. A penny's LICE ON HOGS—GRAIN WEEVIL- LIMING LAND. worth a day is sufficient for 30 hens. FRESH Sold on 1 written guarantee. 1. What will rid hogs of lice? I 1 EGGS have applied kerosene oil and yet they 4-5? 1 1-2 lbs. 25c ; mail or express 40c; seem to be there. Is is because I don't 5 lbs. 60c; 12 lbs. $1.25; put it all over them? 25 lb. pail $2.50. 2. Last spring and summer my Except in Canada and corn was damaged very much by a extreme West and South. small moth, or miller-like insect. Send 2 cents for Dr. Hess 48-page, Poultry Book free. Seemed to have been in the grain and come to top leaving small hole in DR. HESS & CLARK, grain. Is there any remedy for it? Ashland, Ohio. isMf^"&» Or is it caused by wet seasons? Instant Louse Killer Kills Lice? \ 3. 1 have about four or five acres of l^md that was in peanuts last year and it made so many poppy peas I concluded it was lack of lime and I want to sow it to cow peas and lime it. When would you advise applying lime, before sowing or when turning under vines? I want my hogs to get the cow peas. Can I profitably put lime on and turn under with dead vines and how much lime per acre? <€-*3 4. How can I tell when land needs fUC/fMOmvA. lime? Is there danger of getting on too much? How is best method to apply it and what kind best to use for Removes All Desire for Liquor. sandy loam? Inebriety—caused by excessive use of Liquor, Drugs, or Tobacco—is recog- I am a new subscriber ' to the nized as a disease of the nervous system. The Keeley System of Treatment Planter and it has put me to thinking. Cures the disease by eliminating all physical craving for drink, drugs or tobacco, The first copy I received was worth builds up the nervous system, and restores the nerve cells to a normal, more than price of paper one year. healthy condition. The Keeley Institute of Richmond cures and give* C. D. HAVETRY. homelike, confidential treatment, administered by skilled physicians. Isle of Wight Co., Va. The Keeley Institute, SH?.** 1. Kerosene is usually effective in P. O. Box 786. OTIS H. RUSSELL. Manager. ridding hogs of lice. It should be sprinkled along the backbone all the length of the hog and will then spread all over the body and will certainly When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. : ;

1908.] THE SOUTHEKN" PLANTER 173

kill the lice it touches. Some hogs have very tender skins and cannot stand the pure kerosene. When this is the case use kerosene emulsion made as follows: Hard soap, half a pound, boiling water one gallon, kerosene two gallons. Dissolve the soap in the boiling water, add the kerosene and churn violently until the mixture becomes like buttermilk, dilute with water until it will not affect the skin and yet will kill the lice. 2. The insect was one of the grain weevils, probably the angumous moth. The injury is done by the small grubs which feed on the grain during the winter. The moth lays the eggs on the corn in late summer and early fall and these hatch out the grubs which then eat their way into the kernels andl often very seriously damage a crib of corn. They are difficult to prevent but usually do not seriously injure corn which is shucked in the early fall and stored in a crib. They may be killed by subjecting the corn to the fumes of carbon bi-sulphide in a tight bin or a granary The costliest materials form only about one-third of a paint- Seed should not be used when it has ing bill. The rest of the money is paid for labor. A mistake been injured by this grub as its vital- not the loss of the paint cost, ity is greatly impaired and often in the paint means only what destroyed. but also the loss of the entire expenditure for putting the 3. Lime will remedy the difficulty worthless stuff on the building. It is quite worth while to of the "pops." Sow the cow peas and test the paint before using it. graze them as you desire and then ap- The best paint is that mixed from Pure White Lead and Pure Linseed Oil, ply lime at the rate of one ton to the the particular needs of your building, wagon or implement in view. acre and plow down the dead vines with There is a simple test which anyone can make. left on the field. White Lead is made from metallic lead and can be changed back to that 4. The use of litmus paper will indi- metal by applying great heat. Any adulterations, such as chalk, barytes, cate whether the soil is acid or not. or other counterfeits, mixed with the White Lead, prevent the appearance You can get the litmus paper from a of any metallic lead, no matter how slight the adulteration. Therefore, if drug store and put a strip into the the sample yields drops of lead, it is pure; if not, it is adulterated. fresh soil and let stay for an hour or You a two when it will turn red if the soil We Will Send FULL WEIGHT KEGS Free is strongly acid. There is often, how- Blowpipe The Dutch Boy Painter on n We want property-owners to know keg guarantees not only pur- ever, a sufficient degree of acidity in ity but full vtetght of White how to test paint. We welcome the soil to injure Lead Lead. Our packages are not the growth of crops the test of our White and weighed with the contents which the litmus paper will scarcely will furnish free a blowpipe (a each keg contains the amount little instrument necessary to se- of White Lead designated on indicate. You may take it as a gen- cure intense heat) to anyone who the outside. is in earnest about knowing good eral proposition that all the land in paint from bad. Everything necessary for the test, together with beauti- Middle Virginia needs lime. We have ful booklet, will go to you at once. Write for Test Equipment 14 Address had this tested all over this section NATIONAL LEAD COMPANY and never without good results being in whichever of thefollowing cities is nearest you attained by its use. In the last issue New York, Boston, Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, in a note to an article "Corn Fodder St. Louis, Philadelphia (John T. Lewis and Lime" you will find full advice as & Bros. Co.); Pittsburgh (National Lead & Oil Co.) to use of lime and how to apply it. Use either shell or rock lime, whichever you can get cheapest.—Ed.

ALFALFA—TOBACCO STEMS. THE How would it do to sow alfalfa in American Weil Works late corn last at cultivation early in AURORA, ILL., U. S. A. August, where land was well prepared CHICAGO, ILL. OALLAS, TEXAS, and corn frequently cultivated 2. What is the analysis of tobacco Bulla the Standard BORING, COR- stems. B. ING or ROCK PROSPECTING Henry Co. MACHINERY 1. Alfalfa is intolerant of shade and Your Traction Farm Engine will suc- therefore should not be sown with cessfully drive. In prospecting, that anv other cron nor should land in the OIL, GAS or WA TER problem. which it is sown be full of weed seeds or tbey will undoubtedly smother and LINE heavy PUMPING MACHINERY. shade out the corp. Read the article Catalog mailed on request. 174 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTER [February,

In this Issue on alfalfa by Mr. Frank- lin. 2. Tobacco stems analyze on the average 2.35 per cent nitrogen, 8.20 per cent, potash, 0.7 per cent, phosphoric acid.—Ed. HOG PASTURES. In your last issue a correspondent recommends several lots in which to £38? grow grazing crops for hogs, one of which tt to be a permanent grass lot for the hogs to graze on and one for artichokes to be rooted out by the hogs. Now I would like to ask how to keep the hogs from rooting out the grass in the permanent grass pasture as well as the artichokes. Big Crops Henry Co., Va. B. Whilst the hogs may do some root- Mean Bigger ing In the grass lot, yet experience shows that when they have good Big profits from cotton, tobacco, and such garden crops as grazing to eat they do not do much corn, tomatoes, cabbage, lettuce, beets and all other vegetables and fruits depend upon their uniform and rapid growth. Big- rooting. In arti- the winter when the ger crops and quickpr and larger growth are positively assured through chokes are to be rooted out they do high fertilization with not have grazing crops to eat and soon find out that there are tubers underground from which they can make a good meal and they take to Virginia-Carolina rooting them out naturally. The hog has a fine sense of smell and soon dis- covers when there are roots under- Fertilizers ground of which they are fond.—Ed. That Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers are far superior toany other fertilizers Is proved by the experience of Mr. D. M. Griffin, D. 1). S. of Plant City, Fla., MERCTTRTAL who says : "I was trucking on a small scale, and decided I would try a few OINTMENT—FERTIL- sacks of your fertilizer, as it was cheap and said to be good. I put it un- IZER FOR CORN—LIME. der some tomatoes by the side of some other high grade fertilizer which Please give me a formula for mixing cost me $15 a ton more, and in the same proportion per acre. I don t think I exaggerate in th» least in saving that the yield where I used JS8 mercurial ointment. Also give me a Virginia-Carolina Fertilizers was three times that of where I used /*£j formula how to mix potash with acid the other brand of so-calied high-trrade fertilizer." /MS\ Many valuable pointers on truck farming written by government //^#;'. phosphate for peas and corn. What and private authorities, will be found in our new Farmers' Year //Ss "*%\ quantities of each. I want to drill it. Book or Almanac. Get a copy at your fertilizer dealers', or /#S js\ Would oyster shell lime or rock write to our nearest sales office. It is Free. /';$&* ~-M<~%Jr -- lime slacked be any benefit to either mi Virginia-Carolina Chemi jl cal Co. corn or peas used through the planter Richmond, Va. Durham, N. C. or the drill. Would it go through a /| Norfolk, Va. Charleston, S. C. ft planter if it was run through a sieve. Columbia, S. Baltimore, Md. Henrico C. f &£&* Co., Va. A. G. A. Atlanta, Ga. Columbus, Ga. 1. We do not have a formula for Savannah, Ga. mixing mercurial ointment. You can Montgomery, Ala, Memphis, Tenn. get it at any drug store as cheap or Shreveport, La. probably cheaper than you can make It and better mixed. 2. We do not think you will get any benefit from using potash in the fertilizer for a corn crop in this section. This is the experience of those who have tried it. If you will apply one ton of lime to the acre as soon as the land is plowed and harrow In lightly and let lay for a week and then prepare the land well for the corn seedin?. tWs will make the potash In your land available and you will REX GUANO DISTRIBUTOR get better results at less cost than A KOKCE FEED MACHINE. The buying potash. The lime should be fet-d mechanism is a spiral conveyor, applied broadcast with a shovel and making a perfectly uniform feed; spreads the fertilizer in a hroad hand, not with a planter. planter will A not thereby increasing Its value; makes put sufficient on. Acid phosphate no noise; easily regulated to sow any alone at the rate of 200 pounds to quantity from 200 to 800 pounds per acre. Once set, the feed never the acre will usually give the best re- changes. sults on corn. See page eis-ht of the Write for circular and prices on the January is^ue for report of the experi- only Distributor on the market with * porfect teed ments made at Blacksburg in 1906 jomm blue, LAtmiirnrnG, v o. with different fertilizers on the corn crop.—Ed. BERMUDA GRASS. When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. Can you let me know If there is 1908.] THE SOUTHE RN PLANTER. 175 any truth in the story that the smoke from burning Bermuda, wire, or joint 'VV-TY-V grass (like Satan it has a multitude j> of names) will take root and grow Fine Cotton where it has been blown down on Immense yield assured by fertilizing with Nitrate of tj'%v Soda. Three fx"' . :*. hundred more planters take ad- | plowed land? If it is so, is there no may & vantage of our generous experiment send, Si law to protect us from neighbors who offer. We so recklessly imperil our farm property? A man ought to be lynched it Absolutely Free 4 so monstrous as to advise the novice to the first planters who applv, enough Nitrate of *•'" to sow or plant such a curse. Talk of Soda to let try it. them Write at once as this I the "Great White Plague," a small offer is necessarily limited. To the twenty-five \.. matter in comparison. planters sending the best results from these -v Alexandria, Va. ROBT. STEVENS. trials, we offer as a prize, Prof. Voorliees' book, "Fertilizers," a most valuable work for every planter, con- It is really astonishing how some taining 327 parses, hand- men will allow their judgment to be somely bound. "The £-:* run away with by their prejudices. Be- of Cotton," it TCu'tivationanother book cause our correspondent finds Ber- I HtS*^ of useful fljj H information, will be sent muda grass troublesome on his plowed fn |L\|S ree to farmers if paper land he jumps to the conclusion that fllllrii ^ ' is mentioned in which it is a universal curse and because it this advertisement is grows so persistently assumes that it seen. Send name and outrages all natural laws and comes to complete address on post card. ^jr***£, .... life again after it has been killed and decides offhand that lynching is the WILLIAM S. MYERS to only punishment good enough be Director good awarded to a man who says a >hn Street end 71 Nassau •M word for it. Of course Bermuda grass €^tt New York cannot be produced from smoke. If it could many a man in the States south of this one where grass is difficult to get would quickly smoke all his fields. In all the Southern Coast States Bermuda grass makes the finest pasture of any grass grown and no sun however hot can kill it out or render it useless as a pasture. It will give more feed and richer feed in those States than Kentucky blue ARE YOU QOINQ DUCK SHOOTING? grass and Kentuckians who have settled in the Southern Coast States say Or Any Mnd of Shooting? Then Start Right they would not give one acre of it for By ordering one of our HlKh Quality Winchester Repeating Shotguns. two or three of Kentucky blue. In Notwithstanding the care of manufacturing, and superiority of these guns, plowed land it is troublesome and we ask you no more than you would pay for inferior makes. ought not to be allowed to get there DESCRIPTION: Winchester Repeating, 12ga., six shots, standard gun rolled steel, full choke, stock inches long, and if care is taken not to carry the has 30-inch barrel, blued, 13% pistol grip. (We can supply 26, 28 and 32-inch barrels or stocks 13 inches stalks into field it will not root the long at same price.) pro- get there, as little if any seed is STRENGTH: All barrels receive, at the factory, a proof test heavier duced by this grass in this country. than the English Government proof test. All other parts of gun are care- The seed sold is all imported. If it fully tested. gets into plowed land two years' LOW TRICES. Owing to the fact that these guns are made by the largest manufacturers of arms in the world, using modern machinery, thus growth of a shade crop will kill it turning out guns in large numbers, we are enabled to sell these High-Grade out. We have known it killed out Guns at the following low prices: in one year with a heavy corn fod- VX Gauge, 6 shots, solid frame, 26, 28. 30 or 32-inch barrel. Price $20. der crop.—Ed. VI or 1(> Gauge, 6 shots, "take-down" style (16ga., 26 or 28-inch barrels). Price $21.60. BAD MILK. ORDER NOW and be sure to give guage, length of barrel and style of bore. I have a cow whose milk yields no us your order with cash (the only way we sell). butter in cold weather. We made one MAIL big catalogue, an encyclopedia of pound per day last summer. FREE.—Our arms and ammunition, guns of all desirable weights, calibers and styles to suit individual taste The milk is sweet and delicious and requirements. It in free— write tu-day. when fresh milked, but not so good OR D R after say twenty-four hours. The A. : ROBT. MORRISfclTt'S E : f milk will not sour nor turn to clabber. ^ The cream will rise, come to the sur- Box 240 5 P. RICH VIOND, VA. face and become strong and rancid after twenty-four hours. If you can tell me anything through the columns of your farm magazine please do so. Gloucester Co. C. T. ROANE.

A cow's milk at the end of a long period of lactation naturally becomes not only less in quantity but also much less rich in butter fat and the glob- i

176 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [February, ules of fat do not separate so readily from the milk. Especially is this so OUR 1908 CATALOG if GET the cow is again with calf. Nature reserves this for the support of the NEW STYLES—NEW PRICES THIS YEAR' growing foetus. Then again it may be that you are not feeding the cow a Before you buy a Buggy—before you promise to Buggies we'd ration from buy a Buggy—before you look at — and which she can readily like to send you our catalog of the celebrated make the butter. In the summer she made-to-order Split Hickory Vehicles—at prices $37-MQ was getting grass, a highly succulent that are sure to please you. Our line is bigger than ever fo r 190S. We manufacture feed, now she is on dry rations and over 125 Styles ot Vehicles—a Vehicle for every purpose. We these never make the flow of milk sell direct from Our factory to user—saving you at least1 33 Vi per cent from what you would have to pay for a stock or its quality so rich as grass unless buggy to- a dealer. very carefully balanced and some succulent food also be fed. The souring of the milk is affected by the tempera- SPLIT HICKORY* ture. The bacteria which causes souring grows very slowly in cold weather. VEHICLES Sold On Hence milk to be preserved is always 30 Days Free Trial kept at a low temperature. The bad or rancid character of the milk is 2 Years Guarantee caused probably by some bacteria We want to send you our catalog now. It's which gets into it after it is milked. a catalog that will save you big money on any Buggy you want to buy—and it tells how we will mate This is the Celebrated Split Hickory Milk readily absorbs all is odors and your buggy just as you want it made—individ- Special—the most popular Vehicle on quickly contaminated in this way by ually for you—giving you a choice of colors, and a the American market. One Hundred and equipment making you unclean suroundings or in unclean choice of trimmings — a Thousand of tbem in daily use. buggy that you'll be proud to own—one that you vessels. It may be also that some- can enjoy. thing she is eating is causing the Our Big New Book for 1908 is now ready, showing complete line of Buggies—Surreys—Run> abouts— Stanhopes—Phaetons—Driving Wagons, etc., also a full line of our celebrated Harness. milk to have this tendency to a bad Let us send you this book at once, and save you 33'-3 %. We are the largest manufacturers flavor and odor. Try a change of feed in the world making Buggies to order and selling them direct from factory. We operate two factories one Columbus, and the other at Cincinnati, Ohio. Address us at Columbus. and keep scrupulously clean all large — at OHIO CARRIAGE MANUFACTURING COMPANY, H. G. Phelps, Pros., vessels in which it is kept and raise THE * Station 294, Columbus, Ohio the temperature of the mik room H————1^^—-™«M««™ LUWIMIII 1^— ——I— it is — where kept for the cream to rise. If the cow is advanced in pregnancy dry her off and let her have the FACTORY PRICE chance of making a better calf and oo a better and longer milk production *5G after she becomes fresh again.—Ed. GOLUM!«j6eiES FERTILIZER FOR CORN. THE STANDARD OF QUALITY EVERYWHERE You should not fail to examine our famous Une of Columbus Buggies, I FACTORY 1.. I wish to cultivate smooth, level, FROM Runabouts, Driving Waprons, Surreys, Carriages, Phaetons, Stanhopes of light which thin land in corn another TO CONSUMER and a lr.rge variety Pleasure Vehicles are now sold dl rect year. What to Consumer at Factory Prices, saving you the Home Dealer's Profit of to cent. kind of fertilizer should I use to in- I FACTORY 40 60 per BOOK. Fullv explains every detail of I PRICE TE3E?ET COLUMBUS STYLE crease the yield? rnb£!i our celebrated Columbus Vehicles and our plan of selling 5J) direct from our Factory you at Roct-Bottom prices. Every vehicle 2. Would it do to broadcast bone ?52 to sold on One Full Month Trial and guaranteed two years. We will furnish meal and harrow in one month before you with a vehicle of your own choice painted and trimmed just as you want it—properly proportioned and mechanicallyjcorrect. Send at once for planting? S. M. C. our free catalog, look it over—our low prices for Columbus, quality, Franklin Co. Va. style and workmanship Will surprise you — write for free catalog today. THE COLUMBUS CARRIAGE & HARNESS CI. 2028 So. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 1. If you will refer to page three of the January issue you will find a report of the results of the experiments made at Blacksburg in 1906 with different methods of fertilizing Saves SixTimes Its the corn crop. Cost Next to farm yard manure and green crops plowed down acid phosphate gave the best results. In Just One Season !< 2. Bone meal no doubt would give The reason the dealers all over the South are selling- Blount's "True Blue" Middle Breakers good results but the cost would be like hot cakes is simply because they save the Cotton and Corn Planters a whole lot of greater than the acid phosphate and time and money. They are built strong enough to break any kind of ground, uplands or bottoms, sandy loam and stubble lands — yet are light enough for one mule. Their it is doubtful whether the increased beams are short and you can plow right up to the end of the row. A small boy can do as yield would repay this. Bone meal or much work with a acid phosphate may be safely applied to the land a few weeks before plant- Blount's "True Blue" Middle Breaker ing as they both require time to as a grown person with one of any other make. Easy to handle. It Is become available. Ed. the most compact, the strongest, easiest running "Middle Splitter" ever — built. Made of best cast steel, with steel or wood beam, will last for years. EXTRA POINT FREE. ROTATION OF CROP S—H E N HOUSE. FREE BOOK 1. I have two fields in one of which fully describing this remarkable Breaker. Read what the users of its corn was raised this year, in the other the "True Bl ue" say about many points of superiority. Don't fool which has not been cultivated for with a little" stock"or" scooter" several years, I put crimson clover get a genuine "True Blue" STRONG and let it pay for itself six and have a very good stand. I want times tile first season. to follow the clover with peas. Which Enough Address would you advise, to fallow the corn for TWO! HENRY F. BLOUNT, ev^3!??2! fnd. field for wheat and keep the clover 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 177

field for corn in 1909, or put the wheat in the clover and pea field and next fall put crimson clover in the corn field. I have a field also that has not been in cultivation for several years to put in crimson clover. Is a fertilizer necessary? The soil is a H stiff clay but not poor, yields readily to cultivation. in the fertilizer in generous quanti- 2. Also what is good to sprinkle in hen house to avoid frequent clean- ties makes heavy yields of clean and in out. SUBSCRIBER. sound vegetables and fruits. 1. We would put the clover and pea field into wheat cutting the pea Strong and lusty plants resist the crop for hay as soon as ready and then cutting the pea stubble into the attacks of insects and germ pests. land with a disc harrow thus avoiding another plowing of the land. Plow Plenty of Potash in the fertilizer assures and prepare the land well for the pea crop applying 20'0 or 300 pounds of the best crops. acid phosphate per acre. The other field we would plant in peas and follow Our Book, "Potash in Agriculture," is free with crimson clover in the fall and then plant corn on the clover fallow to farmers. May we send it to you ? Address in 1909. The other field which has not been in cultivation will probably grow crimson clover if well prepared GERMAN KALI WORKS, 93 Nassau Street, New York without any fertilizer but a ton of Atlanta: 1224 Candler Building Chicago: Monadnock Building lime to the acre would greatly help tct to insure a stand and put it in better order for subsequent crops. If the lime cannot be had you would perhaps do well to apply 200 or 300 pounds of acid phosphate per acre. 2. Plenty of dry road dust with some plaster sprinkled on it every few days is about the best thing to It Cures Indigestion keep the henhouse from being offen- sive or smelling.—Ed.

CORN FODDER AND RUTABAGAS. A large per cent, of the American people are sufferers from Indigestion Will you kindly inform me whether in some form. Irregular living, hasty and poor mastication, over-crowding or not fodder and rutabagas are injuri- ot to milch cows? I've been informed the stomach with the luxuries of our fast life, soon have their effects. by some that they are; by others that But it can be cured, the pain driven away and the organs of the stomach they are not. REV. W. E. LANKFORD. restored to their normal condition. Norfolk Co., Va.

Fodder and rutabagas are two most valuable feeds for milch cows. Only let the cows have sufficient of them and some grain with them and they will soon demonstrate their worth We have fed over a bushel of ruta- he Mum fiiue-Acifl mi bagas per day to cows for months together. They are the great staple crop for cattle feeding in England and Scotland and are largely fed in Goes directly to the seat of the trouble. It heals the inflamed, over-worked Canada and the more Northern portions, purifies the blood, and restores and rebuilds the entire system. Why States.. They ought to be fed more freely here.—Ed. don't you try A. I. M.? If other remedies have failed, don't give up. Get

a bottle of A. I. M from your druggist or general store. If your dealer hasn't CROP TO FOLLOW CABBAGE- it, send us $1 for two large 50-cent bottles. FEEDING PIGS.

1. I have two acres of rich land that I have in cabbage. After I cut them the first of June, what will be ACID IRON niNERAL CO. the greatest money crop I can plant? Would celery pay best, or what? Give RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. kind of fertilizer to use on what you recommend and kind of seed to plant. 2. I will have pigs born in February, about 15th, what will be the best feed TELL, THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 178 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

to give them to make them good ones in two months? T. G. P. Wwr. O. Halifax Co., Va. GERATY

If the land is a good, rich, sandy- loam, it should produce celery after the cabbages come off, with the help of further manure or fertilizer. Celery

is a .gross feeding crop like cabbages, I and the two following each other will require plenty of available plant food to make the crop a success. The production of celery £ARLYJEESEYWAKEFLELD..CHARLF:STONLAF.GETVPE. by acre lots in this k SUCCESSION. AUGUSTA TRUCKER, SHORT STEMMED^ ""„• WA K,PIELD, Th«E«rliMt A little later , FLAT DUTCH. State is, however, quite a new propo- " M Earnest. Flat Head Variety. than Succea.ion. Largest and Latest Cabbage. sition. Whilst we should like to see TRADE MARK COPYRIGHTED this done, and know no reason why it Forty years Experience and Reputation. Fifteen Thousand Satisfied Customers. I Our stock guaranteed © cannot be done if the land is prop- to prove satisfactory or purchase price paid for same re- I >V 03_ funded. Thirty Thousand erly prepared and made rich enough dollars Paid In Capital and our Reputation behind guarantee. Ask your Banker about us. Why purchase plants from unknown or inexperienced growers, and if provision is made for irrigation taking the chance of losing your crop? when you can buy from the Original Cabbage Plant Grower, plants rure to produce in case of drouth and if the plants satisfactory results. | PRICE: In lots of 1 to 5,000 at 51.50 per thousand, 5 to 9,000 at $1.25 per thousand 10 000 are set at the right time properly over and and at $1.00 per thousand f. o. b. Young's Island, S. C. Our special Express Rate' on is very handled, yet we would not advise you Wants low. Our Cabbage Plants are Frost Proof. To produce the best results they should be set in the South Atlantic and Gulf States in December and January. In th( to do more than experiment with a Central States as just early in spring as land thaws sufficiently to get the plant root in the soil Send for our Catalogue it part of this lot with this crop at first. ; contains valuable information about fruit and vegetable growing, home mixing of fertilizers, etc. We grow a full line If the crop succeeds, it will no doubt of Strawberry plants, Fruit trees, and Ornamentals. Special terms to persons who make up club orders to it, pay produce as the demand is We are sowing this season six thousand pounds of cabbage seed. great, it being shipped to the East and Wm. C. Geraty Co. Box 6 Young's Island, S. C North from California and Florida and to the South by Michigan. In your section, the crop should be planted out in the fields in July or August and TE=»ij.A.:Kr THAT WILL MAKE O-^LIO^-A-G-IE mature in November and December. The seed should be sown in June m moderately rich beds and the plants be pricked out as soon as they, are large enough to handle to grow on until large enough to plant out in the field, which should be done in August. We will deal more fully with the subject in a later issue. Charleston Large Henderson's Early Early Wakefield Type Wakefield Succession Winning Statdt Summer On the residue of the land not given I am located on one of the Sea Islands of South Carolina, our climate is mild, up to the experiment with celery, a just sufficient cold to harden and cause plants to stand severe freezing after late Irish potato crop would probably setting out in the colder sections. 1 guarantee satisfaction mnuyry refundei. Express rate' to all be most profitable. This crop finds points very low. KtP~ Prices: 1,000 to 5.0C0 at $1.50; 5,000 to 9,000 at $1.25; 10,000 and over at $1 00. Special on large lots. Send your orders to its best market in the further South- prices ern States. There are growers in this IE". T7C7", TOWLES, Pioneer Plant Grower Telegraph Office, Young's island, S. C. Martin's Point, S. C. Long Distance Phone, Martin's Point, State and adjoining ones who ship S. C. large quantities South every year and make a good price for them. The seed raised from this crop is always in de- HAVE YOU BEEN TO JAMESTOWN mand by the truckers in Tidewater and Eastern North Carolina for the If so, you no doubt received free, one of these buttons from the S. C. exhibit, fciven you by the N. H. Blitch Co., the first early crop. It does better for largest Vegetable and Plant farm combined in the world. that purpose than Northern-grown We Vvillbeglad toh. ve your orders for cabbage ard garden seed. plants of all kind -, raised in the open air. Special express rates. Prices as follows:— 1,COO t> 5, COO at $1.50 per 1,000; 5,000 at over 10 000 at $1.00 per l,C00,f. o b. 2. After the pigs are farrowed and to 10,000 $1.25 per 1,000; express office Mcggctt, S. C. We guarantee count, make pood all bona-fide the sow has come fairly to her milk, shortage, and give prompt shipments. All seeds purchased from the most relial'e Seedsmen, guaranteed true to type. We have extra ear 1 ? or large, let her have good, generous feeding type Wakefield, the Henderson succession and fiat Dutch varieties of cab- with shipstuff and corn meal, and she bage plants. Send all orders to N. H. BLITCH CO., Meggett, S. C. will then give the little pigs the best start in life, and upon this much depends their subsequent growth. When GEST PLANT & TRUCK GROWERS

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HESE THREE FAMOUS varieties have made Fortunes for those who have stuck to them. They are the result of life times of study and experiments of the oldest and most reliable Cabbage Seed Growers in the World. We have plants and plenty of them Grown From These Seed in the open field, which will stand Severe Cold without injury, and if you want enough for a square in your garden, or for one, five or ten acres for market, you can't do better than to order them from us. We Guarantee full count and satisfaction or Money Refunded. All orders filled promptly, weather conditions permitting. It is cheaper for you and better for us to let your money accompany order, otherwise Plants will be shipped C. O. D. and you will have to pay return charges on the money.

_ Prices f. o. b. Young'3 Island, 500 for $1.00. 1 to 4,000 at $1.50 per 1,000. 5 to 8.000 at $1.25 per 1,000. 9 to 20,000 at $1.00 per 1,000. Special prices on larger quantities. Packed in light, strong, well ventilated boxes. Cheap Express rates. Folder on Cabbage Culture by C. M. Gibson, mailed free on application. Write your name and shipping address plain, and send your orders to C. M. GIBSON, Young's Island, South Carolina

or twice a week will also help them. Keep them clean, dry and warm.—Ed. HAIRY VETCH. 1 TREES. WHOLESALE I have been hearing quite a lot lately of hairy or winter vetch and hope AND you will have some articles on its cul- First Class Nursery Stock ture during the spring and summer in RETAIL. time to inform us about the proper of all kinds. time and manner to sow it. I am anxious to get something for fall, win- We make a specialty of handling dealers' orders ter and early spring grazing for hogs TRUE TO NAME. especially: Professor Massey's .arti- ALL STOCK cles are especially good. Apples, Nectarines, Pecans, Ornamental and Nottoway Co., Va. W. E. COOK. Pears, Cherry, Chestnuts, Shade Trees, Peach. Quinces, Walnuts, Evergreens, In our fall issues we always bring Fium, Almonds Small Fruits, Boses, Etc, this subject of seeding winter or hairy Apricots, vetch to the attention of our readers, proper time to prepare as that is the 6ALIF0RNIA PRIVET, far Hedging. WRITE FOR CATALOIUS. the land and seed the crop. The hairy vetch succeeds better than the winter 3 . . AGENTS WANTED. . . vetch usually in the South, and it may $ FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY CO., Baltimore, Md be seeded from August to the end of October. It should be sown in mixture with oats or oats, wheat and rye at the rate of twenty-five or thirty pounds of the vetch seed and three AT ONE-HALF CITY pecks of the grain mixture to the SEEDSMEN PRICES acre. It makes a good spring grazing for hay in May crop and can be cut Let us send you our catalog of seeds—It's different. It June. It has been tried as a spring or save you money and gives crop sown in February and March and tells you facts and why we can has, in some instances, succeeded well, you a guaranteed square deal. Just drop a postal 10-day and proper time to sow but the fall is the see the difference in buying your seed in the country or city. it in the South.—Ed.

FORREST SEED CO , Box 11, Cortland, N.Y BREAKING COLT OF KICKING— CORN FERTILIZER. is 1. Will you please tell me which the best way to break a colt from SEED CORN 146 BU. ACRE None like it It kicking and screaming when curry- DIAMOND JOE'S BIG WHITE—A strictly new variety. is the Earliest and Best Big White Corn in the world—because it was bred ing? for most big bushes, not fancy show points; because grown from thorough- fertilizer for 2. Which is the best bred inherited stock; every stalk bears one or more good ears—because properly cured and had the most corn? ALLEN C. FOWLER. scientifically handled, thoroughly dried and rigid examination. Big Seed Catalogue FREE. It tells about all best farm, Co., Va. Campbell grass, garden and flower seed grown. Send for it to-day. Address RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, SHENANDOAH, IOWA. colt or 1. The only way to break a TOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT any other young animal of a bad habit TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE 180 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, vCHh>«HB>KH4h>K^

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is to exercise patience with it. Be kind to them, handle them frequently, and teach them to have confidence in not W. T. CO., see that you do HOOD you. them & Let intend to hurt them nor to tease them and they will soon understand you OLD DOMINION and conform to your orders. Harsh NURSERIES, treatment only results in worse be- RICHMOND, haviour and ineradicable vice. The VIROINIA. colt may have a very tender skin and WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROWERS OF 'therefore suffer from the use of a coarse curry comb. Use one with fine teeth or use a strong brush and see High Grade Nursery Stock whether this does not help you. 2. Read the articles on the corn crop Descriptive catalogue and price list on application. which we have published in the last three of our issues. They will give Office: Chamberlayne and Rennie Aie. Nurseries: Henrico and Hanover Counties. and you the information you want o^^ teach you how to make a good crop of corn. Thorough preparation of the land has more to do with the yield ..ELMWOOD NURSERIES. of corn than any fertilizer you may use.—Ed. —We are Growers and Offer a Fine Assortmen tof— TOBACCO GROWING. - APPLES, PEACHES, PEARS, Do you recommend flat cultivation CHERRIES, PLUMS APRICOTS, for tobacco? I think in Tennessee and NECTARINES, GRAPE VINES, CURRANTS, Kentucky they seem to prefer the flat GOOSEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, DEWBERRIES, cultivation of the weed. I have fal- RASPBERRIES, ASPARAGUS, HORSERADISH, lowed a red lot for tobacco with much ORNAMENTALS, SHADE TREES, HEDGE PLANTS. broom sedge on the same. I covered WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. the straw by the use of a chain. I would thank you very much to tell J. B. Midlothian, Va. me of the best way to manage this WATK1N5& BRO., land in order to get rid of the broom sedge. This is a very close piece of land and should have been subsoiled broken, but I could not do so. If AMBRIDGE when land in Febru- I should re-fallow the REVERSIBLE SULKY PLOW ary and then subsoil, would that cause Will do equally good work on level land or hill-side: no than a hand plow to be any longer in ridges or dead furrows; lighter draft the broom sedge doing same work: power lift for raising plows; adjust- decaying? If I re-fallow the land I able pole does away with all side strain and regulates width of furrow; extra heavy improved steel will use a two-horse plow. wheels with dust cap and removable chilled boxes. Constructed to meet the growing de- Brunswick Co., Va. T. E. KIRK. for a riding that will do the mand plow _j ; J, work without leaving the land in ridges —'—— or dead furrows. Successfully operated by anyone who can drive a cultiva- We are in favor of level team. The Reversible Sulky Plow i s a labor-saver and a money-maker for the up-to-date farmer, fully described in a ~* tion for all crops in the South, except circular which we will send free, at the same time we will ~ or in the case of early send our catalog describing "The Lovejoy Line" of Farm Tools."~ on wet land If we have no dealer near you we want to make you a Special Irish potatoes, where the crop is to Proposition that will save you money. THE LOVEJOY CO., 706 FOUNDRY STREET, CAMBRIDGE, N. V. —

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mature before the hot weather sets In. In order to secure this maturity on a crop planted In cold land early In the season, it is advisable to throw the land into ridges and thus expose more of the land over the sets to the warming rays of the sun. To- bacco grows in the hottest season of the year and, therefore, does not need this ridging to be done. Level cultivation induces a wider spread root growth and hence a greater feeding area for the plants. In the case of broom sedge land, we would re-fallow as soon as possible, crossing the former ploughing and at the same time subsoillng the land. The follow with a disc cultivator, cutting the sod as much as possible. This will help to get rid of the broom sedge by breaking the sod to pieces and causing it to be more quickly acted upon by the action of the sun, air and moisture. Ed. DEHORNING PE N—GRAFTING APPLE TREES. 1. Kindly give a diagram in Febru- Louisiana Parcbast ary issue of Planter of a suitable and Exposition 1904 convenient frame in which to dehorn cattle with dehorning clippers. 2. Also, some instructions as to how to graft apple trees. Paris Exposition SUBSCRIBER. 1900 Botetourt Co., Va. GOLD MEDAL 1. A dehorning pen is made by setting four strong posts in the ground Pan-American just wide enough apart to allow a cow Exposition 1901 or steer to stand between the two end IMPROVKD SWMT CORN. posts and long enough to allow the ani- Aside from the excellence of OUR CATALOGUE and its artistic merit, and man to come within the posts length- the fact that it contains the largest assortment of high-class seeds of any wise. Then place two strong rails garden annual published. It la Invaluable either to the amateur or professional gardener as a amide to horticulture, and will be found Indispensable. on each sode and across one end, spik- ing these very firmly to the posts, especially the two end ones. These Our SEED CATALOGUE, ready January 1. Our BULB CATALOGUE, ready Aua-unt IB. two rails at the end should be just WD MAIL THEM FREE. wide enough apart to let the animal put its head between them. When the head is in this position, make the animal fast to one of the end posts, fast- J. M. THORBURN (& CO. ening it tightly to the post. Then (Late of 80 Cortlandt Street.) take a pair of nippers and put into the nostrils and pull the head against the 33 Barclay Street, through to 38 ParK Place post, thus twisting it to one side. The animal can then be dehorned without New YorK being able to resist. The simplest 000000 dehorning pen we ever saw was made

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Richmond, Virginia. : S. T. BEVERIDQE & CO. 182 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, by making the pen on each side of an oak tree which had grown a fork just at the right height for the head of the animal to go into the fork. When the head was fastened to this tree and pulled on one side with the nippers, there was no giving way when the dehorning was done. 2. Grafting may be done in several ways, but the simplest form is cleft grafting. There are two chief requi- sites for success. The first, that the graft be so set in the stock that the sap may flow upwards without inter- ruption, and the second that the forming wood may extend downwards un- interruptedly through the inner bark. To effect these two requirements, it is needful, first, that the operation be performed with a sharp knife that the vessels and pores may be cut smooth- enables you to get every particle easy running, easily cleaned and are ly and evenly and the two parts be IT of butter fat from the milk. You built to cause the least possible trouble brought into immediate and even con- can't get it by hand skimming. in operation. tact. Secondly, that the operation be You will have fresh, warm, sweet You should be satisfied with nothing so contrived that a permanent and skim-milk for calves and pigs—a most but the best separator you can buy. The considerable pressure be applied to excellent feed. When you skim by hand, I. H. C cream harvesters are designed the milk is cold and stale. and manufactured to be as nearly per- all parts of these cut faces keep fect working It saves work. You have no idea how machines as possible. closely together. Thirdly, that the Both much drudgery a cream harvester will have stood the hardest tests line of division between the inner bark ever given any save if you have never used one. cream separator. Every coincide or ex- machine is given a thorough factory test and the wood should You want your dairy products to be of before it goes out. There is no possi- actly correspond in each and, fourthly, the highest grade. Everywhere it is the bility of your getting I. H. that the wounded parts made by the cream harvester users who make the an C. cream harvester that is not right working. operation be effectually excluded from prize products. That's another good International local agents can supply retain reason why you should use one. the external air chiefly to a due you with catalogs, hangers and full par- The International Harvester quantity of moisture in the graft, but Com- ticulars Call and take the matter up pany of America offers you a choice also to exclude the wet until, by the of with them, or write the Home Office. two of the best machines manufactured. growth of the graft, the union is ef- You will be interested in seeing a copy The Bluebell, a gear drive machine of booklet on the "Development of the fected. The first requisite is best at and the Dairymaid, a chain drive ma Cream Separator" which will be mailed tained by keeping a keen, flat bladed chine, are both simple, clean skimmers on request. knife to cut the faces and another International Harvester Company of America, knife for other purposes. The second Chicago,U.S. A (Incorporated) requires that the jaws of the stock in cleft grafting press with some force, but not too much, against the wedge shaped sides of the graft A stock £» Writ® For CDCC Now—Today one-third of an inch in diameter will Rflfllf iltt S91JUR INC.1902 sometimes do this sufficiently, but EST. 1867 „cTYLES" HAUnTr,., three-quarters of an inch is a more convenient size. The third requisite is attained by close examination with the eye. The fourth is accomplished by plasters of grafting wax or by the application of grafting clay. Graft- ing wax may be made by melting to- 6 G t>Ji Q8 4HI2 gether rosin, tallow and bees' wax. \l/ H34ART An excellent grafting wax is made of Sent on Trial—Freight Paid three parts of rosin, three parts of Grind Corn and Cobs* Feed and Table Meal. bees' wax, and two of tallow. The 10 lbs. to 70 bushels per hour; ball bearing; easy running. wax may be applied directly when just Shipped from Philadelphia or Chicago. Send for free catalogue to warm enough to run by means of a brush, or it may be spread on muslin THE A. W. STRAUS CO., 3737-39-41 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, Padtrf and then be cut into strips and these be applied closely around the inserted graft. In cleft grafting the stock should be cut off square and then be split with an iron wedge. The scion Direct to You" or graft is then cut in wedge form We have more than 100 000 satisfied customers In more than 17.000 of ties. ^ Tillages to fit in the cleft. The wedge is then and towns In the United States who liave each saved from te to HO by buying a Kalamazoo stove or range on withdrawn and the graft inserted, being careful to comply with the re- 360 DAYS APPROVAL quirements as to the close fitting and dl rect from onr factory at actual factory prices. No stove or ranee has a nlgfcer reputation or gives better satisfaction. You run no -— position of the inner bark of the stock rise You save all dealers' profits. We pay the freight. and graft. The shoulder of the stock Send Postal For Catalog No. 400 should' then l»e sloped off and the graft aM see list of towns where we have satisfied customers. Kalamazoo is then ready for the application of Slova Company, Mfrs., Kalamazoo, Mlod OuxpfttaDtoreo thormointfermakef baking (he grafting wax.—Ed. and roasting casj. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 183

MOUNT AIRY, Md. HE Lest way to determine this question is to get out your am milking five cows. pencil and do a little figuring. The increase of revenue, over You don't need to be an expert mathematician to the water can i was using,

figure this problem. In fact, to make it easier, we'll 111 pay the cost of the Tubular

figure it for you and in such a way that you can Is of one year. J. think the les Tubular fur superior to any easily see it in your own case. other separator. If you are milking five average cows, not using a Tub" EMORY PURDUM. lar, you lose $5 to $6 a month—leaving butter fat in the milk, which a Tubular would get out. Then the better

your cows the larger your loss —up to three or lour It is not a question any longer, times as much. %$*/ whether it will pay you to buy a Sspara- In a few months you would have made r tor —the fact is, yoa ta.u~t afford So do enough extra this money out of extra cream without ©2Ca Now the all important question which you are now wasting losing to pay — — s, which separator to buy? for a Tubular. Here's proof. actual Read Too many people have made the mistake what Mr. W. H. Bowler gained on his 5 buying a low-priced separator only to find that cows using a by Tubular stead of saving money on their purchase

;' COLL1NSVILLE, 111. ; wasted it entirely. Dcn't do this. Get the best "From five good Jersey cows while using : // a Tubular—it's cheapest in the the water separator we made from twenty three to twenty-four pounds of butter a Kere asre the reasons s week; with one of your Separators from the same cows we made from as closest. Elas forty-three to forty-seven pounds ' fewest parts. Easiest to a week. I think it would take about $1000 to buy my Tub- eieasa. Low surety cam ular if I couldn't get iothe ww saves yoar back. Turns W. H. BOWLER. easiest-—Is frictionless ball bearings. Wiats £a every compe tive test. Made ia largest -Cream Sep- arator Factory £u the world. More sold each year fears, any oilier.

Sent for our new catalcfj Nc 230 it s full of more W good reasons and proofs from those who are using them. It's free —we'll also send a copy of our book "Business Dairying" which will help any one keeping cows to get more profit from them. It's worth a dollar of any farmer 3 money. TMS SEAE::PLE3 SEPAEATOR CO., Chicago, 113. West Chester, Pa. T.tjrMtto, Can. —

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ICE HOUSE. Will you please give me a good plan or the address of some one that can el table) of an Ice house ahov eground? C. R. SANDERSON. Cumberland Co., Va. ower

An ice house above ground is simply one house within another with a space between the Inner and outer walls of twelve or fifteen inches filled in with sawdust or some other non- order' of things. conductor like mineral wool. This established a new Any one who will carefully consider in the double wall should be continued the matter must see that they are money roof and there should be good pro- makers and money savers. vision for ventilation in the roof. The They make short, easy, pleasant work of what always has been hard, slow work. door should also be made double and are getting- over doing FARMERS save the farmer's strength, save packed like the walls. A drain should things the hard, slow way. The They him wages of hired men, save time, and be run into the centre of the floor and very general use of farm powers enable him to do more work and make is an example. this should be trapped outside with a more money out of his farm than ever As a matter of fact, the farmer has as to prevent inflow of air. bent pipe the great was possible before. need of a reliable power as the average Let the floor slope to the drain and mechanic. There is no doubt that on the farm an I. H. C. gasoline engine will place poles on the floor to keep the Take the average barn for illustration. more than repay its first cost each year. ice dry. Ed. Locate one dependable — of the simple, The nice adaptation of these engines I. H. C. gasoline engines, such as is to all farm duties is one of their most shown here, ouuide the barn door, or CURING SKINS. excellent features. within the barn, forthat matter, and what They are built in : Please publish in your next issue a world of hard labor it will save! You VERTICAL, 2 and 3-Horse Power._ of the Southern will have a power farm. Planter a formula for house on your HORIZONTAL (Stationary and Port- It will shell the tanning a sheep and a wildcat skin corn, grind feed, cut able), 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 and 20-Horse with the wool on. ensilage, turn the fanning mill, pump Power. water, run the cream separator, elevate J. M. SPRINGMAN. TRACTION. 10, 12, 15 and 20 Horse hay to the mow, and do a dozen other Power. things. AIR COOLED, 1-Horse Power. Stretch the skins tightly on a board The old way was to use the horses in a Also sawing, spraying and pumping and scrape all the flesh and fat from tread power or on a circular drive, to outfits. them and then rub with powdered operate a complicated system of gear There is an I. H. C. engine for every alum and work this well into the skin. wheels. purpose. The consequence was that most of the investi- When the first rubbing has been ab- It will be to your interest to hard power jobs were hand jobs. gate these dependable, efficient engines. sorbed, rub again once or twice at in- I. H. C. engines, being so simple, so Call on the International local agent tervals of a few days, and then loose efficient, so dependable, and furnishing and get catalogues and particulars, or them from the board and work with ibundant power at so little cost, have write the home office. the hands until soft and pliable. —Ed. § INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA. CHICAGO, U. S. A. (Incorporated) » SAWDUST—WHITEWASH. I wish to ask you if sawdust from old field pine would be of any service to land and how much should be used AMBKIIXiB per acre. The sawdust has been These sawed at least eight years, and is Splendid somewhat decomposed now. Will it Steel Plows STEEL PLOWS damage the barn yard manure to use are the product of a pioneer plow maker. The perfected result of 62 it in stables for bedding? years devoted to constant endeavor to produce the "ideal T-low.'" Constructed along the most advanced lines, handsomely finished, I also wish to ask if a white-wash- durably built, trim in appearance, compact in design, they appeal ing with lime would preserve outbuild with especial force to the exper. plowman who appreciates the ings solid worth of a really good plow. Note the high throat, long YEARS and how long would one coat last. steel landside, long trim point and compact appearance—these Cabarrus Co. N. C. G. M. CRESS. are but a few of the points that appeal to the true farmer— EXPERIENCE Cambridge Plows have all the others. They are light in „ ~KWvi rkg Tl-I -t weight and draft— easy on man and team, and are built strong WACfl IW I fltfl There is very little plant food in for long life and hard service; but it's in their working qualities where they surpass all competitors-jit's their ability to sawdust. It is scarcely worth the cost make dollars for the farmer that makes tnem favorites. Our of hauling except as an absorbent of No. 29 Cambridge Steel Plows with Automatic Steel Jointer, Shifting Clevis and Wheel— Automatic Coulter when desired— is reversible for flat land or hillside the liquid manure, for which purpose work. It's a wonder. In our complete line is a plow for every soil, for every local- it may be used in the stables. It will ity, and they are all described in detail in our handsome free catalog, which also describes the complete "L,ovejoy Line" of Farm Tools. Tools that help help to lighten heavy land and add the farmer get better crops— that lighten farm labors and reduce the repair some little vegetable matter to the bills—Lovejoy Tools are money-savers, money-makers for the farmer. Don't buy until you get the catalog. Write for it today. soil. It may be used for this purpose If we have no dealer in your town we want to make you "A freely without risk of injury. Special Price Proposition" that will save you some money on your farm tools. Lime washing buildings helps to THE preserve them from the action of the PRODUCT l THE weather. They should be whitewashed OF A LOVEJOY outside every two years at least, and PIONEER internally every year.—Ed. PLOW COMPANY MAKER 706 Fonndry St., VHTCH S E E D I N G—CORN FER- Cambridge, N. If. TILIZER. 1. I have a pieoje of new land that has been cleared two year©, hut h*» not been cropped. I expect to put In TWUL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HJS A© V EfU'lBBOOBNT. — .

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What Horses Need

Conditioning horses for market requires skill in feeding. The stomach of the horse is not suited to the consumption of as much rough fodder as is that of the ox. The ration for the horse then, must be more concentrated largely grains. But food it-self is not more important than is a proper distribution offood after it's eaten. Thus digestion becomes the function to which we look for all satisfactory growth and fattening. Now long-continued heavy feeding may bring stomach derangement, dropsical swellings or even colic. Hence horse needs a tonic perfect lgestive process STOCK The prescript ion of Dr. Hess (M.D.,D.V.S.) possesses remarkable tonic properties for either horses, cattle, hogs or sheep. It assists digestion, thus making a greater amountof food available for building bone and muscle or for forming milk and fat. Besides it increases the appetite for roughage. Chemical analysis shows that there is less nutrition lost in the manure when Dr. Hess Stock Food is fed, which proves that more of the food is digested. The ingredients contained in Dr. Hess Stock Food are recommended by the ablest medical writers for improving digestion, purifying the blood, expelling waste material from the system and regulating the bowels. So)d on a written Guarantee 100 lbs. $5.00; 25 lb. pail $1.60l Elta^££d" Smaller quantities at. a slight ad va nee J WeBt and South Where Dr. Hess Stock Food differs in particular is in the dose—it's small and fed but twice a day, which proves it has the most digestive strength to the pound. Our Government recognizes Dr. Hess Stock Food as a medicinal compound, and this paper is back of the guarantee. Free from the 1st to 10th of each month— Dr. Hess (M.D., D.V.S.J will prescribe for your ailing animals. You can have his 96-page Veterinary Book free any time for the asking. Mention this paper. DR. HESS & CLARK, Ashland, Ohio. Also Manufacturers of Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a ami Instant Louse Killer. INSTANT LOUSE KILLER HILLS LICE.

corn in spring. Could I get corn oft in time to sow vetch, and would it be advisable to sow rye with it? ANIMAL 2. I also have fifteen acres of rather MATTER FERTILIZERS thin land I expect to put In corn. It has a timothy sod mowed one year. It BONE, BLOOD Is limestone land, light clay with AND WHEAT, CORN heavy clay subsoil. I expect to put POTASH; AND three hundred pounds of fertilizer per OAT SPECIAL; acre. What would be best for this with the least cost? SUBSCRIBER. HIGH-GRADE POTATO; FRUIT AND ROOT Augusta Co., Va. CROP;

1. Tour corn crop should come off TOBACCO SPECIAL; In ample time to allow you to sow SPECIAL TRUCKER; vetch. This crop can be seeded as ALL SOLUBLE; late as October and do well. Some GOLD MEDAL. grain should always be sown with vetch. We prefer to sow a mixture of wheat and oats with it, say, twenty- five pounds of vetch seed and three pecks of the grain mixture per acre. THE ARMOUR FERTILIZER WORKS 2. Apply 250 pounds of acid phos- BALTIMORE, MD. CHICAGO, ILL. BUENA VISTA, VA. phate per acre. What this land probably needs more than anything else is more vegetable matter in the soil. LONG ISLAND Sow peas and crimson clover in the ASPARAGUS. The Asparagus for which Long Island is famous is the ARGEN- corn at last working and then turn FRENCH the TETJILi strain modified by local influences of soil and climate. Three-Year-Old this crop into the land in the spring. Roots of this well-tried, superior variety, $1.00 per 100; 40 for 50 cents. Direc- -Bd. tions for cultivation by the Long Island Method Bent with each order. Send to-day for our 190S Catalogue, which contains our $46.00 FREE prize offers. BINGHAMTON SEED COMPANY, 103 Court Street, Binghamton, N. Y. 186 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTER. [February,

CORN TO PLANT. land Let My 50 Years Success Start You I have a piece ot very light bordering on a creek with very good IRight for Poultry Profits good fertility. The land makes a very — Whether you are an expert Poultry Raiser, or a Beginner, it will pay yon, corn, but it does not mature growth of H especially this year, to write me a postal for my New Free 1908 Chatham prevented it good. The August rains ;| Incubator and Brooder Book on Poultry Science. years practical experience in building Chatham from doing so. What kind of corn My 50 of Incubators and is told fully in this book. I tell you how you start in the poultry that will Brooders can would you advise me to plant business with a small amount of money and offer to prove to you on 5 years' •mature early? How would yellow corn guarantee that my machines are the best made. My 1908 book is so full of the latest improvements in chicken raising methods and practical information planting very early, or what do by that no Expert or Beginner can afford to overlook it. kind woul<1 vou advise me to plant? GEORGE R. HATCH. Take 84 Days Free Trial of Prince George Co., Va. MANSON CAMPBELL, On land such as you describe in President, My Chatham Incubator corn The Manson Campbell your section any good variety of Company, Ltd. an Expert, set long, fine falls. If you are a should mature in our Chatham beside any other incu- rich in 3* The fault is that land is too bator in the world and prove at my risk for 84 days on- nitrogenous matter and lacks the min- hatches that Chathams beat the rest. Apply If you are a Beginner, just hold off a day or two until eral pi tint food to balance this. you get my low factory prices direct to you—freightpre- per C| 200 pounds of acid phosphate paid—and read my 1 08 Book beforeyou buy. Write a balance the plant food postal to me personally, now, to get it. acre. This will Learn all about our two immense factories—our new and cau?e better maturity. Yellow- improvements and our ways of testing every machine at own experimental station. will mature quicker than the our corn When a Chatham Incubator or Brooder leaves our _ much later. white and can be planted factory to go to you it carries SO years of successful |i| ma- We have known Golden Dent to experience with it and is an assurance of your success. on ture well in this county planted New, Free Chatfoam Poultry Book fourth of July or even a week It tells you how our $500,000 invested in the In- the cubator manufacturing business is really an investment later.—Ed. back of every one of our thousands of customers to make them Successful Poultry Raisers from the time they TOBACCO STALKS. Start with Chathams. WOOD ASHES— Write me personally, today, for my New Book. Feb- Will you please tell me in your Hanson Campbell. Pres., The Manson Campbell Co., Ltd. of potash 166 Wesson Ave.. Detroit. Mich. ruary issue what per cent, Depl.69 EflniasCitytSfc. Paul; Portland, Ore.; Nashville. Tenn.;ITtrrl8bllrjr, Pa, We have 21 Branch Houses and Make Prompt Shipments. wood ashes contain and in what form also, tobacco stalk. what form ot I would like to know ashes potash there is in ashes, as IBUBBM fine seem to be the thing to make fine as a clover. I like The Planter farm magazine. J- H. PERRY. Hatch and Brood AT SAME TIME 5.25 TJnleached wood ashes contain Iiere's a new thing—a complete hatcher and brooder, one machine that performs both of these oper- of potash and 34 per cent. per cent, ations at the same time and does both well. The prob- of lime. The lime content has pro- ably as much or more influence in METAL MOTHER SKSte- the moting the growth of clover as is a long step ahead of all others— the most re- The mere application of pot- markable invention in the poultry world. With it potash. 2 qts. of oil hatches 50 eggs and broods the chicks ash in any form alone will not ensure —brood one batch while you make another hatch. of clover like lime will. The Our nest system enables you to do this. A a growth time-saving, labor-saving, oil-saving machine the soil. lime corrects the acidity o* complete for $7.50. Free catalog— tells how * will not grow in acid lana it works. Regular Cycle Hatchers and Brood- Clover ers at 55 each are great favorites. Write today. whatever fertilizer be applied. The 7 CYCLE HATCHER CO.,409 Wm.St ELMIRA, NEW YORK bacteria which are essential to the growth of all the leguminous plants cannot exist or multiply in land even slightly acid. Tobacco stalks contain per 5.02 per cent of potash and 2.22 cent, of lime.—Ed. ENRICHING MANURE. GARDEN TOOLS Please inform me what to balance Planet Tools are so strongly be used under newest Planet Jr and carefully! mv manure with to ,6. The j manure is Jr. Combination Hill and J made that we never hesitate to give a broad full corn on bottom land. The Drill Seeder, Wheel/ Cultivator andl guarantee. You run no risk. More than a being made from cattle in stalls , Hoe trampled v. Adapts itselftol million farmers and gardeners are now enthusi- into a large shed and v almost every kindf thrown astic Planet cattle are yof seed- plant- Jr users. down and kept dry. The ing and crop-| cultivation, Planet are invented and practi- being fed on pea stover and cotton Jrs made Dy a nd is in- cal farmer and experienced manufacturer. TheyJ seed meal. A SUBSCRIBER. valuable alll do the work of three to six men without them- Iredell Co., N. C. save time, labor, seed, and give better results. Read the article in this issue on "In- Write today for our I90S catalogue Yard Ma- fe5SAfS^3^-s inches apart, Seeders, Wheel-Hoes, Cultivators, creasing the Value of Farm ^?^- and the tool pounds JS. works equally well etc. 45 kinds a tool for nure." ^You should use forty — — ma- "^astride or between every gardener's of acid phosphate per ton of the rows. A thorough weeder,a manure is capital cultivator, a neat furrower need. nure applied. Farm yard coverer, and garden plow. 'Box 'W * rich in nitrogenous matter, but lacks Phila.,Pa. 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 187

Oreaies&

Here is the biggest Incubator Offer Bargain offered the poultry-raiser this season. An opportunity to get a high-grade, standard 100-egg machine at a money-saving price that will interest every ofthe incubator buyer in the land. For $12.50 we will ship complete a regular No. 48 Model, 100-egg "United" Special Ensuhator, and pay the freight to any point east cf the Mississipi River, or we allow amount of freight to River on orders west of the River. Don't compare this offer with the price asked for machines made in box factories and called "incubators." This is the special "United" Machine, with all its latest improvements; >• in 12 made the finest specially equipped incubator factory in the country, *£*, FREIGHTA by expert incubator builders; double-cased, lined with Lone Star PAID Roofing and wool packing, with heavy sheet of asbestos paper covering radiator and fitted with the celebrated "United" heating system—the best ever put in an incubator. Machine will be securely packed and shipped complete with lamp, thermometer,

egg-tester—everything ready to fill the lamp, put in the eggs and start it to hatching. Send us your order for one today, enclose draft or money order for $12.50, or send for catalog if you want to know more about the machine before you buy. Be sure and write today. United Incubator & Poultry Supply Mfg. Co., DEPT, 17. 26-28 Vesey Street, New York City.

in the mineral plant food, phosphoric acid and potash. All the potash, or nearly so, in the voidings of cattle is in the urine, and unless tnis is saved AMERICMSMNMILLS the potash is largely lost. We as- sume, however, that you are saving RELIABLE FRICTION FEED this by having it absorbed by the manure.—Ed. Ratchet Set Works, Quick Feceder, Duplex

Steel Dogs. Strong, GRAZING A HAY MEADOW. ACCURATE A»DRBLIABLI Will please tell if stock will you me Best material and work- injure hay land by grazing on it dur- manship. Iltcht running, ing the winter months, say, one head require, little power; easy to handle; per acre, and taken off when the land simple, won't get out ef order. is miry? H. M. OZLIN. BELT FEED MILLS In all stte;i Carriage, Not at all, if kept off when the Log Beam can be furnished with ground is wet. Ed. — any of our Mill.. engine. 9eve» other MOLASSES. No. 1. Warranted to est *,000 feet per day with fl H. P. SORGHUM lie. made. Ale© Edgera, Trimmers. 8bJngle Machines. Lath Mills. Rip and Cat Catalogue sent free Can you or any of your readers in- Of Saws, Drag 8awa, Cerdwood Saws and Feed Mill. "Roire, October 24, 1*06.—I have • No. 1 American Saw Mill and sen* who has sorghum molasses Mass., form me yen aa order for another Jnst like It I run it with my 8 H P portable k»«oI1d» for sale? LOUIS E. URBINE. engine; have sawed 6,000 feet a* lumber la ten hours with It without any trouble Chesterfield Co., Va. I .so a 48-Inch saw. Tours truly, BRADLEY C. NEWELL.

AMERICAN SAW MILL MACHINERY CO., 137 Hope St., Hank ttstown N J. We do not know any one making Wythe ODR AGENTS.—Watt Plow Company, Richmond Va. ; R P Johnson. sorghum molasses for sale in this rllle, Va.; Hymen Supply Company, New Berne and Wtlmlngton, N. C; Gibes State. There are factories making it Machinery Company. Columbia. 3. C in Georgia. Probably if you were to put a want advertisement in The Planter you would get it offered.—Ed. TELL. THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 188 THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. [February,

ENQUIRERS' COLUMN. (Detailed Index.) Lice on Horse 171 Celery Rotting 171 OUR FERTILIZER MATERIAL Mouldy Corn 172 Lice on Hogs—Grain Weevil—Lim- ing Land 172 FOR HONE MIXING. Alfalfa—Tobacco Stems 173 Hog Pastures 174 Saves You $6.00 to $8.00 Per Ton. Mercurial Ointment—Fertilizer for Corn—Lime 174 Farmers, we sell you raw material for the home mixing of your Bermuda Grass 174 fertiliser at a fair price which aggregates in the end the greatest eoon«my yea could practice. Bad Milk 176 Our materials contains the greatest amount of real plant food yoa Fertilizer for Corn 176 could possibly buy at a given price. In buying them, you don't pay of Crops House 176 Rotation —Hen for "filler," as Is the case of ready-made fertilizer. We (Ire you the Corn Fodder and Rutabagas 177 maximum amount of Ammoili, Potash and Phosphoric Acid, in minimum Crop to Follow Cabbage—Feeding weight, saying you freight and handling. Confine yourself to our Pigs.. 177 NITRATE OF SODA, NITRATE OF POTASH, Hairy Vetch 179 Breaking Colt of Kicking—Cera MURIATE OF POTASH, KAINIT, Fertilizer 179 SULPHATE OF POTASH, THOMAS PHOSPHATE Tobacco Growing 180 Dehorning Pen—Grafting Apple SOLE IMPORTERS OF Trees 181 Ice House 184 OENUINE PERUVIAN GUANO Curing Skins 184 Sawdust—Whitewash 184 the only complete natural manure, and the finest known base for use Vetch Seeding—Corn Fertilizer 184 in home mixing. Write for 78-page book giving our prices, etc., and Corn to Plant 186 save your good money. Wood Ashes—Tobacco Stalks 186 Enriching Manure 186 Grazing a Hay Meadow 187 COE=riORTIMER COMPANY, Sorghum Molasses • . 187 Charleston, S. FREE TO FARMERS. C. arrangement with Rate- By special Shipping Points, Wilmington, N. C. and Norfolk, Va. kin's Seed House, of Shenandoah, Iowa, their big 1908 seed catalogue, with a sample of "Diamond Joe's Big White" seed corn, that made 146 bushels per acre, will be mailed free to every reader of this paper who are in the crops they grow. FERTILIZERS interested This big catalogue tells you how to LEPS PREPARED AGRICULTURAL LIME make the farm and garden pay. It's Merer falls to atve good results whea properly used. Wheat la bow eelUag at a all or worth dollars to who plant price, and tress accounts of the pretest crop is likely to continue to ma Id Lain present prieea sow. Write for it to-day and mention The preeeat trouble* la Rtuii will, a* doubt, reduce her exports, aad the fereiga demajU this paper. The address is Ratekin's will continue to be good. The ase of fs to $4 worth per acre will lnoroaao the yield I to II acre, thereby paying ever 109 per oeaC east, besides Shenandoah, Iowa. bashels per ea the Improving the laai Seed House, and InMrtag a good stead and growth of Cl/OVaTR. LEE'S SPECIAL WHEAT FERTILIZER. Oar salsa far the season of IMC were O per east, larger thaa these of UN. T who have tried it bought mere largely the aext year, aad say they have a bettor stand °*fgjWF¥¥ttesL FOR growth of Clover aad Oraes thaa they have from any fertiliser they have ever ased.

. LEPS HIGH-GRADE BONE & POTASH. For Potatoes Cabbage aad ether Vegetables. FREE TRIAL Patented 1906-1907 IMPORTED THOMAS BASIC SLAG. We have "harnessed" the Weeder so that it is no longer of to atorepe. It Is the boat aad most tosttoc Fertntoar for Wheal a drag but a machine that is under the positive em the market, havin control of the driver. Will cut deep or shallow, g M per eeat Aeid and «• to M pa of Free ft la oasapteto give a light touch only, or put on weight, changing from a FBCTILIBER. one to the other in a second's time, fl A boy can easily

control it. Runs smoothly over any form of soil preparation, in Cotton, Corn, Peanuts, Potatoes, etc. ^ Write for do»crli)tlve booklet giving testimony from thone wlio A. S. LEE CO., Inc It, the machine, the pant season. Take Agency and & SONS used get Bampie frbe. King Weeder Co., Richmond.Va. RICHMOND, VA. UNTIL YOU INVESTIGATE "THE MASTER WORKMAN," DON'TBUYGASOLINEENGINES a two-cylinder gasoline, kerosene or greater durability. Costs portable, stationary or tractloa " FIFTH YEAB. — —

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A WORD ABOUT SILOS. In feeding ensilage it is of prime importance for the farmer to provide himself with a silo that is air-tight when built and will so remain for years. The Economy Silo not only keeps the ensilage in perfect condition, but, being made of strictly first- class materials, it lasts almost indefinitely. The staves are either of carefully selected Canadian White Pine or Louisi- ana Tidewater Cypress, as the purchaser prefers. The hoops of the Economy Silo form a. permanent, safe, iron ladder, are made of refined iron and fitted with malleable iron draw lugs. They are well supported and of sufficient numbers for strength and convenience. The doors placed between posts and continuous from top to bottom, are self-adjusting without complicated and When you put your money into a Johnston farm implement clumsy fastenings, are easily opened you can rest assured you will get the very best value you ever no wrench, hammer or heavy tool is obtained in farm machinery. necessary, and no raising of ensilage The reason why they stand so high with the thousands of is required in removing it from the farmers in this and foreign countries is because they give that silo. real, genuine satisfaction in the field which every buyer of There are no bolt-heads or iron farm tools hopes to get. They fulfill the highest expectations; strips on the Inside of the Economy are so positively dependable, so thoroughly practical and do so much better, quicker easier that Silo to rust and spoil the ensilage; the work and when actual service with others, their superiority is neither are there hoops fastened on compared by at once apparent. the inner side of the door posts to pull Here we show some of them. We cannot tell you all their through or split. special strong features here; their exclusive advantages Economy Silo and Tank Co., i The the points that make them superior to others, or show you by Frederick, Md., has issued a Box 38G, illustrations just why they do their work better, quicker and illustrated catalogue contain- complete easier, just why they last longer, why the breakage is so ing many letters of commendation rare, why they are the cheapest; but our 1908 Catalog from users of its silo. This will glstd- gives full description of our full line. You should not ly be sent free on request. buy a single tool until you read it. It will help you to avoid making a mistake and post you on latest im- MAKING MONEY AT HOME. provements. A postal brings it. Write today. Thousands of men and women are THE dOHMSTSN HARVESTER GO. looking for some work that they can do at home and add to the family income. No work is more remunerative, when intelligently handled, than the raising of poultry. People will always need to eat. Eggs and chickens are relished by nearly everybody. The demand is constant. The market is seldom over-supplied. Prices are always remunerative and often very profitable. The capital required is small. One can start with one of the George Ertel Company's 100-Egg Hatching Wonder Incubators. This is a thoroughly practical, small machine. The price is only $7.85 delivered at your railroad station, if east of the Rocky mountains. If the brooder is ordered with the incubator, the delivered price of both is only $11.45. If one has a little more capital it will mean larger profits to get a 200- egg machine or two. The Ertel catalogue, "Incubator Whys," will be found helpful in selecting an outfit Its hints and helps will save the beginner money and trouble. A copy Augusta Co., Va., Dec. 30, 1907. Augusta Co., Va., Dec. 25, 1907. will be sent free to any readers of Planter is The Southern Planter on request to The Southern a welcome The Southern Plante is full of visitor at my home and I feel that I valuable information for farmers, George Ertel Company, Quincy, 111. and This firm was established in 1867 and cannot do without its good advice. I cannot afford to be without it. Is reliable. SAMUEL FORRER. R. F. LAREW. 190 THE SOUT.HE RN PLANTER. [February,

There is so much humbug in the fence business to-day that farmers Farms in Northern Virginia dread the buying of a new fence. Many fences rust badly in from six. DAIRY, GRAIN, STOCK, POULTRY, FRUIT. to twelve months. The old style pro- Near "Washington and Baltimore and in easy reach of Philadelphia and York. cess of galvanizing wire, used ten New Unlimited markets and unsurpassed shipping facilities. years ago, was slow, but it made good Reasonable in price. Near good live towns, schools and churches. wire. The old process is not rapid "Write us. enough for many wire makers to-day. STEPHENSON & RAINEY, HERNDON, VA. They invented a new hurry-up process that makes twice as much wire in a day. Spelter is the material with JOHN F. JERrVSAN, which wire is galvanized, and there are many grades of it. The hurry-up- Heac'quarteis (or Virgmia Property, Fairfax Va. process of galvanizing and a poor grade of spelter combined makes the Washington Office, No. 1226 H Street, N. W., and Vienna, Va. rust-quick wire of to-day. Haven't you had about enough of the rust- If you want to buy a grain, dairy, fruit, truck, poultry or bluegrasa farm, city or village property, or any kind of business proposition, such as hotel*, quick kind of fence? are of the We storea, livery stables, schools, or any kinds of shop, it will pay yon to send opinion that there are just as good for my 60-page catalogue, It is full of bargains nsar steam and electric rail- fences made to-day as ever before. We road and near Washington. O. C. where we have the best of market. I am always ready to show property. I try to please. have in mind a company that has advertised with us for years. They MY MOTTO: "HONESTY AND FAIR DEALINGS." claim to use the old process of galvanizing, the best grade of spelter and that their fence will last for years. Their claims are so broad we certainly would have heard from some of our subscribers if their fence was faulty IMIA in any way. Their catalogue Is the largest of the kind published and 1& Healthy, productive and rapidly improving section; three hours ride to full of useful information. We re- Washington; thirty minutes to Richmond. Good local markets. Electric and railroads. Fine poultry, stock, tobacco and general farming section. quest all needing fence to write for steam Dollars will a most desirable farm, containing 140 their free catalogue. Mention this Four Thousand buy acres, with necessary buildings and fencings, large orchard, over 100 acres paper and address Kitselman Bros., cleared and in good stae of cultivation, convenient to Ashland. Many other Muncie, Indiana. See their ad. else- attractions. where in this issue.

YOU, READER, FOR A P3STAL CAM H. COX SET FRANK ON DEERE'S FREE LIST AND SET THREE Ashland, Hanover County, Virginia. FREE BOOKLETS AT ONCE. "Write a postal to Deere" is the new idea of one of the oldest and most reliable implement con- cerns id America to get in touch with Farmers and Planters everywhere so that when you once write to them they keep your name on their Free Mailine List and send you free books regularly so you can keep posted on all the Ladies Don't Sew latest improvements and values and be a judge of the best farm implements of all kinds. n ow y°u an «et free for a postal their iJ^'u' , .5 new 1908 book on Corn—More and Better"'—which On an Inferior /Machine contains all the latest results of scientific and practical corn raising, explained by high authorities. The cover shows picture of the ideal prize ear of corn reproduced in natural YOU DON'T HAVE TO This colors. book is chuck-full of valuable information from cover to cover. You'll also get a free Pocket Ledger and a free booklet about any For we will sell you a High-Ornde of the famous Deere Fartfa Implements that you Machine for only $18 and we prepnj are interested in. It don't matter what kind the freight charges to your station farm of machinery you want to investigate you ou»ht Our Definnce Machine Is worth $30 to be on Deere's Free Mailing List and read their and not be confounded with books before must you decide finally to pay out your cheap, inferior machines. Our Ma- 6 Investigate this way I?™ /', their World famous Is wear Model B Disc Harrow"- chine built to work well and 'No. 9 Corn Planter"— well. New Deere Hay Loader"-"Stalk Cutter"— Disc Cultivator"— Disc Harrow"—"Corn and Description: Our Defiance has drop Cotton Planters"— and, in fact, a dozen or more head with automatic belt replacer. newly improved implements for almost all kinds ball-bearing wheels, woodwork, good quality, finished in oak, curved front, of farm work which are all built on the "Deera Dnrabihty"idea. quartered-oak, hand-finished cover, skeleton drawer cases, three drawers, You know how the middle drawer of sliding pattern, lined with velvet to receive the fol- famous the "Deere" name is and advise lowing attachments, which we give free with machine: Ruffler, tucker, we you, and every reader to "write a postal" to Deere binder, braider, 4 hemmers, assorted widths, quilter. thread cutter, foot & Mansur Company, Moline, 111., with yonr name hemmer, and feller, all made of steel throughout, also dozen needles, six and address. Be sure to mention that yon saw this offer in our paper and you'll bobbins, filled oil can, large and small screw drivers, sewing guide, guide prompt get returns. Ask about any implement you are screw, illustrated instruction book, certificate of warranty for five years. most interested in. Write today. Our machine forms double lock stitch, easy to operate, simple to thread. DO NOT HESITATE TO OIIDER, as this is a perfect machine, and Is fully guaranteed. MAIL us your order to-day with $18. Address Dinwiddle Co., Va., Dec, 25, 1907. It. A. MORRISETTE MAIL ORDER HOUSE, THE HOUSE THAT SAVES YOU MONEY, I do not know what T would do BOX 240 S. I'. RICHMOND, VA. without The Southern Planter. JOSEPH WOOD. TELL, THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. —

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Sold from. Our Factory to Your Farm —Try It lor a Month on Approval— w Ve Allow Freight and Sell for Cash OP On Time Year before Inst we had over 1,600 orders for this Dis« i *"jiiSW^*?^ '' that we couldn't fill— had to return the orders. Last 3-ear we made twice as many Discs as the previous year—and still v\ e couldn't nearly fill all our orders. This year v/e have increased our factory facilities, but we advise you to order now. ^ The Detroit Tonsuel^ss Disc Harrow has had a wonderfully large sale. The « reason for its popularity is the fact that it gives absolute satisfaction to every single \ purchaser. _.--' The Detroit Tonizueless Disc Harrow is right. The Forward Truck does away with all .- of the annoyance on the team oFlhe old "tongue." It does away with ail jamming—end thrust and whipping of the horses, that frets them and puts them out of commission just at the imo you need them most (£troitlbngueless Disc Harrow Send For Free / See the two wheels back of the Disc Blades in the , Sold on BO Days ,'' picture below? These wheels are a i ;.rt of the Book Today Detroit Tongueless Approv- / TRANSPORT TRUCK (an im- ,. P» portant, exclusive feature, made by us only, sold with /. al Test " our Detroit Disc if desired). Upon this truck you can / h» raise the Disc Blades off the ground, making them rest on ,' Cash or and back ':-... W the front Trucks—sothatyoucan drive the Har- , / row over stony ground, rough and sandy roads, bridges, etc., Time P? without dulling the blades or cutting up the surface. A good invention—that Transport—the way it saves Disc Blades thathave to betransponed from one field to another or from house to field. We allow a full month's approval test on each Detroit Disc. At the end of that time— if you don't want it—return it to us. We'll allow the freight thus the test won't cost you one penny. We're anxious to send a Detroit Tongueless Disc Harrow to any responsible farmer—without deposit —and without advance payment—to make the test. |1§ You can buy the genuine Detroit Tongueless Disc 1 only from us direct. We advise you of this because we sell only from fac'o.-y to you— and you can buy a Detroit Disc from us only—because

i do not sell dealers. Drop us a postal card, giving your name and address, and let us send you our new, "7-08 Disc Catalogue. l ':', See Team Making NOTE:—Full line of Detroit Tongueless \ Turn—Both Horses Discs are carried at our branch houses ><§ Pulling Equally—No in all leading trade centers, enabling us to ' Tongue to Bother make prompt shipment to all points. . ^'Them 6"!! Eastings Street •9 Detroit, Michigan

HORSE FAKIRS. Editor Southern Planter: erchants National Bank, Having received numerous letters from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsyl- RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. vania, all mentioning the slick- tongued salesman and his methods, Virginia's STRONGEST National mil. and several asking why I do not expose them, and others asking when such fakirs will be put out of busi- THE BEST BANK FOR FARMERS <£ ness, etc., I will answer these in- J& ^ and Covmtry Merchants. J& quiries through your Journal and oth- JOHN V. BRANCH, President. TH05, B. McAOAMS. Cashier. ers. As long as an importer can sell a stallion that would be well sold at his SAVINGS DEPARTMENT barn at from $1,000 to $1,500, through the medium of a smooth, sbarp sales- INTEREST man with the bought help of a popular horseman, or farmer who takes advantage of his confiding neighbors, to help form a company, at from PuSls Stumps or 3t@sif§sn§g Yr@8Si Clears a two acre circle with one sitting1—pulls anything the wire rope will reach; stumps long will such t $2,000 to $3,000, just so trees, grubs, rocks, hedges, etc. A man and a boy with one or two horses can run the conditions exist. "Expose them?" Why, what's the use? "Three card monte," the "shell game," and the Stump Anchored or Self Anchoring. A minute and a half is all it takes for the ordinary stump. No heavy chains or rods. Note "green goods" people have been the strong wire rope with patent coupler—grips the rope at any point. Does not chafe rope; far ahead of olu-style*'take-ups." Smallest rope we furnish stands 40,000 talked about and written about and ex- lbs. strain. It generates immense power audit's made to stand the strain. We also I make the Iron Giant Grub and Stump machine, the l-X. L. Grubber and Hawkeye posed in almost every conceivable | Grub and Stump Machine. Write for free illustrated catalogue. manner, but have they ceased to ex- Largest manufacturers off Stump Pullers In the World* ist? No! they work in certain ob- Established 1&H4. scure districts, and always will where FHSLNE MFG. CO., fools are plentiful. What does a sen- 3th St., Monmouth, III. sible, reasoning man think when he ,834 192 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

reads an advertisement like this: "With every stallion I sell I give LARGE away an imported mare, etc., etc." Now, if the stallion is worth anything EXTRA STRONG like the price asked for him, how can this firm move their horses from State Get Our Free Sample to State and pay transportation ^2ft&;Vl&g&*S§£2Si and rigidness, then look to the Galvanizing. Pile it and charges, excessive feed bills, hotel see how thick that is. We want you to satisfy yourself that for yon. Brown Pence is the best fence to buy for Horses, bills, bar bills and other bills too Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Chickens, etc. Our fences are made of extra numerous to mention, and compete heavy Steel Wire,— both strand and stay wires No. 9 gauge. with a breeder or importer who pays none of these bills and sells only at BROWN WIRE FENCE his barns, and does not "throw in" Sells At 15 to 35 Cents Pep Rod Delivered-WE PAY FREIGHT an imported mare with each stallion Easy to put up. Bull-proof and Pig-tight. Stands stanch, solid and rigid. Won't sold? sag or bag down. Our prices are less than you would pay for much lighter fences, They cannot do so and give value for —fences not naif so durable. Write today for sample and catalog showing 133 styles. CO., the money. This kind of talk and THE BROWN FENCE & WIRE CLEVELAND, OHIO. style of doing business doesn't ema- nate from respectable men, nor does it belong to any respectable business. I heard last month in Maryland a STRONGEST FENCE MADE number of gentlemen, a few of whom When yon buy our High Carbon Coiled Spring Fence you buy strength, were farmers, discussing an Importe service and durability combined. Twenty years of experience—hard knocks, nas taught us that the best fence is made from heavily galvanized Coiled whom they said stated that he was Spring Steel Wire importing and selling horses at no profit, but as he had money enough, CLOSELY WOVEN FROM he only imported and sold them to TOP TO BOTTOM help his countrymen. Now, this party Our Fence Is so closely woven that small pigs cannot "wiggle" through it. So strong the vicious bull cannot **faze" it. We have no agents. We do is indeed a philanthropist—most men not sell to dealers but sell direct to the user could find a better and more direct AT WHOLESALE PRICES mode of helping his countrymen. I think if all of his importations were FREIGHT PREPAID Colled Wire provides for contraction and expansion and prevents sagging like what I have seen, he has not between posts. Every pound of wire in our fence is made in our own wire helped, but hindered, his countrymen mill from the best high carbon steel. We give by placing such animals in their 30 DAYS FREE TRIAL .cost. neighborhood, at whatever the That our customers may be sure they are satisfied. We make a tull line of A man or a company who is not a FARM AND POULTRY FENCE. Our Wholesale Prices will save you money. W rite today for our 40 page tree Catalog. judge of horses is often "duped" by persons who know, but, for a sum, COILED SPRING FENCE COMPANY, "stand in" with the seller. The buy- Box 52 Winchester^ Indiana* er should get a good judge and a reliable man to go to the barns and select a horse, and pay cash for him. The paper these "fakirs" demand is good at any bank for cash by putting up the security as collateral. JOHN F. LEWIS. Turns Caftie, Horses, Hogs—Is Practically Indestructible BUYING DIRECT FROM MANUFAC- TURER. At Cleveland, Ohio, eleven big factories in order to ship their goods on a "bee line" to the consumer, have for selling purposes combined under the name "The United Factories Com panyV They embrace the following lines of manufactured goods, Faint, etoves. Roofing, Vehicles, Steel Wheels, Incubators, Sewing Machines, Buggy Tops and Trimmings, Fencing and Agricultural Implements. The United Factories' catalogue is in reality eleven interesting books combined in one, covering the eleven AMERICAN FENCE lines of goods mentioned above. But Buy your new fence for years to come. Get the big, heavy wires, the the seling plan is the same. No mat- hinge joint, the good galvanizing, the exactly proportioned quality of steel ter which kinds of goods a man wants, that is not too hard nor too soft. he simply writes have them shipped We can show you this fence in our stock and explain its merits and to him on approval. A person isn't superiority, not only in the roll but in the field. Come and see us and get our even required to send any money with prices. the letter unless he wants to. This Our Complete Catalogue ef Improved Farm Machinery sent to any generous and unusual Selling Plan address free. not only means an actual saving of about one-third on every purchase, THE IMPLEMENT COMPANY, F. - - but it means that a man doesn't need 1502 MAIN ST.. RICHMOND. VA. I to pay for his goods until he has seen 1908.] THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. 193

I want you to get the most liberal proposition s ever made on a Gasoline Engine. It will save you money. When a company like this, the oldest and Oi»iJ3i biggest exclusive gasoline engine manufacturers in the country, make such a proposition, it means something. I have placed my proposition in the hands of our representatives. Write to them or to me, and you will receive it by return mail. JAS. B. SEAGER, Gen. Mgr. Olds Gas Power Co. The Olds Engine is the best and cheapest Engine you can buy. It is the simplest in construction, most economical to run, will do your work at the smallest expense, and does not get out of order. m Our Sew Hopper Jacket Engine on Skids. All Olds Engines run properly, are easy to This company has been making engines—and start, winter and summer. The U. S. Govern- nothing else—for thirty years. We are engine specialists. ment uses them. It stands to reason that a big, successful con- Don't fall to write for our new catalogue and cern like this, that makes one thing, must make the liberal propositions at once. Address the that one thing well. home office or any representative. Our new factory is the most complete and up- engine until you have to-date engine factory in the United States. Do not buy any other Because of its complete equipment we can build got my liberal proposition. It is something engines of the highest efficiency at the very unusual. You certainly want to know about it. lowest cost. That is why we can give you a durable, sim- OLDS GAS POWER CO. ple, strong, highest-grade, perfect-working, long-lived engine at a low price. St., Lansing, Mich. This liberal proposition is the crowning Home Office, 949 Seager reason, on top of a lot of good common sense Boston, 69-75 Washington St., N. ones, why you should buy an Olds Engine and San Francisco, Cor. Jessie and Ecker Sts. none other. Kansas City, 11226 W. Eleventh St. We Have Any Kind of an Omaha, 1018 Farnum St. Binghamton, N. Y., 23 Washington St. Engine You Want Minneapolis, 313 S. Third St. Our new catalogue tells about them in detail. Phiadelphia, 1816 Market St. I especially want to call your attention to our Portland, Oregon. Hopper Jacket Engine on skids or wheels, 3 to Elgin, 111. 12 H. P. r which is ready to run when you get Kemptori, Pa. it. Fill it with gasoline, throw on the switch, Houston, Texas. turn the wheel—that's all. No piping to connect, Norfolk, Va. nothing to set up, always ready, can be moved Miami, Fla. anywhere.

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Corn Planter with Fertilizer and Cotton Seed attachments. Drops any number of grains any distan- ces and drills Peas, Beans, etc. etc.

THE MOST POPULAR PLANTER MADE,

The pivot wheel feature on this cultivator and on our disc cultivator are the great items; you steer tbem as you would a boat, and so perfectly easy. Don't confound these tools with those that try to PIVOT WHEEL! DCN'T FORGET THAT. move the tongue about. You will never buy any That makes the difference : clones in to 38 other if you see these. See our advertisements of Double Acting Harrows inches between wheels adapting it to Pea- and Mowing and Reaping machines. nuts and Vegetables.

ASHTQN ST0PKF, " Richmond, Va —— —

194 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. ["February, them and knows he has just what he Factory to Farm—For a Full Month's wants. From Our Your The United Factories Co.'s Cata- Approval Test—Freight Allowed—Sold For Cash or will you a genuine American Manure Spreader and allow logue is so radically different from or- - T»»»«/r» £&o«#>M«BM4f VVe send ^g CPff m MmWie s c&JrffJcflld you a lull month's approval test. You can use it on your own farm dinary mail-order catalogues and their ^B» for a run month. Then it it doesn't prove to be all we claim tor it—just ship it right back to us—the test fshan't cost you anything. You simply cannot afford to pass an opportunity of this kind—canyou? Selling Plan so much more liberal Be sure and get our proposition and our Big, Free Spreader Book before you buy from anyone. Thi3 book aud illustrates our entire line of American Spreaders—9 styles, 5 sizes—and quotes factory prices to that It would pay anyone to get one describes you direct. This Book is a valuable guide in buying a Spreader—full of information for the practical farmer. especially since this big, attractive book doesn't cost anything at all. The United Factories Co., Dept. X-6, A Manure Spreader is a machine that must first be constructed on right principles—and then built thor- Cleveland, will be glad to mail their oughly right to stand severe strain and hard, long wear and usage. The cheaper constructed machines may look good enough and work well enough at first—but—will they stand np under the test of endurance? Too 1908 catalogue free to anybody who great care cannot be taken in selecting a Spreader right in the first place. The test of time is the tent that tells buy. Your guarantee against disappointment mentions this paper. whether you have saved or lost money on the Spreader you and loss is the known responsibility—reliability—and strength of the factory behind the Spreader you buy. The AMERICAN SPREADER is backed by a company whose name alone has been a guarantee for high quality and honest dealings for over 25 years. MAGAZINES. ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS AN AMERICAN "It is, I think, one of the most —as to its general quality—correct principle of construction—perfection of work. Ask him what it saves him in time— "what it makes for him year afteryear. Ask the astounding facts in the history his dealings direct from. of man who owns an American how he's been treated in \ man," writes Robert Hichens, in factory—in fact, ask the owner of an AMERICAN all about the American the Spreader—and the factory that makes it—we*ll stake our first of his papers, in the February chances of selling you an American on his answer. If Century, you do not know an owner of an American "we'll on the monuments of Egypt, gladly mail you a large list of purchasers to "that man was able to contain within whom you may write. Will you let us send you our big Spreader book now! It's free—£ his mind, to conceive, the conception just send postal. of the Sphinx." American Harrow Mr. Hichens and Jules Guerin went to Egypt specially Company to gather material fi22 Hastings Street for this series of articles for The Cen tury, and the first chapters are saturated with "the spell of Egypt," the reader gaining, through the magic of THE SUCCESS SPREADER writer's words and painter's colors, Has 7 et- of Roller- bearing •>. 4 in Wheels, those impressions of witchery, of won- 2 in Beater, i in Beater Drive. |der, of awe, which come in the actual presence of Egypt and her monuments. The magazine reproduces in full color four of Mr. Guerin's paintings, and he has never done more notable work. "Sometimes it seems as if the very substances of my flesh were so many eyes looking out at will upon a world new created every day," writes Helen Keller in the first of her articles en titled, "Sense and Sensibility," in the February Century. This paper through out is almost a hymn of rejoicing over the wealth of sensations which she has through the senses left her. One Horse Lighter Draft Than Any Other S preader Extra strong steel pin chain, direct drive. We discarded gear drive on The timely article of the number is account of breakages. 2% -inch cold rolled steel rear axle. Narrow front a discussion of "The Cycle of Pros- trucks to prevent tongue whipping horses and to make easy turning. Extra perity," by Alexander D. Noyes, finan- strong steel or wooden wheels. Staunchest frame on any spreader. Puts all cial editor of the New York Evening operating strain on rear axle by steel bracing, none on frame. Apron locks to prevent "racing." Worm apron drive runs in oil. Perfect and easy control Post, who declares that economic his- perfect work. It's the result of 29 years' spreader building. Catalogue free. tory proves that after each success- KEMP & BURPEE MAi\ t FACTLK1XG COMPANY, SVR4Ct.SE, IV. V. ive financial crisis American finance and industry have in due time risen to far greater heights of genuine power and prestige. "The Reminiscences of Lady Ran- dolph Churchill," in this number, deal engagingly with London political society and campaign experiences in the eighties; and Professor Lowell continues the demonstration of his theories of Mars with discussion of "The Evolution of Life. The stories of this number range from humorous to tragic. And for a grim, creepy, short story, astonishingly novel in plot, read E. P. Campbell's "The Road to Those Below." Editori- ally, The Century follows up its advo- cacy of two popular causes, free art and forest conservation in the East printing comments on the proposal of a Conference of Governors, from sev- enteen governors of the Appalachian and Coast States, every one of whom — '

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I am the With the ACTUAL Money MANU- I GiveYoua Real 30 Day Free Trial Z Yr at Pocket FAC- r TURER OU don't have to pay me or any one else a single cent facturer to put his spreader alongside of the Galloway in of on the price of my spreader before you try it or after the hardest kind of a test. I don't care what other you try it, if it doesn't prove itself to be the best spreader you try— it won't cost you a cent to try the Manure j made. I not beginning: in the spreader Spreaders fa am business. I Galloway at the same time. So it's certainly to your ad- have built spreaders for years. I —not a i|| So know what be- vantage to try the Galloway at no cost to you even if you ginners don't know. I know how to and do build the do put up your money to try any other spreader. If the Jobber, so i? Galloway Spreader so it can't break and wear out where Galloway doesn't beat any other that you try. all you theGallo- \ way really experimental spreaders are sure to break and wear out. have to do is return it at my expense and you're not I challenge any other manure spreader seller or out is sold from i manu- a penny and you haven't risked a penny. factory to J^: farm. ,GallOWay*££ Manure Spreader I make the only 70. bu. spreader The ONLY with wagon run- My Price—the Lowest Spreader with ning gear. Pat- ited. Some- MALLEABLE thlngnew. Worth and $15 more than any other. Costs you fcSO less. STEEL "THE Galloway has the best im- for ALL * provements—all patented so Parts you can't get them on other that spreaders. The Galloway is break Lightest Draft—Feeds as You Wish—and is the and wear Only Spreader that Fits out in Quickly and Easily to other the Different Widths of Wagon Gears. spreaders. Send me a postal and I will The Only' Patented send you, absolutely free, my Worth 825 on any Spreader special proposition to you, and Spreader. Costs

the Best . and Biggest Manure you nothing on Guaranteed Spreader Book, Free. the Galloway. for 25 Years with a the 219 Jefferson wagon William Galloway WATERLOO. IA. $25,000 Bond Guarantee^ you Prompt delivery to you from Waterloo Factory or transfer points at TO PROTECT already Kansas City; Minneapolis; Madison, Wisconsin, etc. YOU have.

Established by MRNFKED, CALL, Geo. Watt, 1840. THE CULL-WATT CO•9 Manager. 13 South 15th St., Richmond, Va.

IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, WAGONS.

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DISC HARROW WITH TRUCK. COMBINED FEED MILL AND HORSE HOWER.

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Operate It.

-..—, n#«;; vi«'i^'~-' SaTes Labor Enough to pay for Itself U '*wi;V Two Days' Dae. THE IMPERIAL WAGON. Tbe Price Brings it Within the Reach *f AIL SOLID STEEL HEAD ROLLBR. BALING PRESSES FOR HAND, HORSE AND STEAM POWER. FERTILIZER, LIME AND PLASTER SOWERS. EIGHT ST1 LES AND SIZES. PEA HULLERS, GRINDING MILLS, HORSE POWERS, POLE AND WOOD SAWS. HOAD ROLLERS, ROAD PLOWS, WHEEL AND DRAG SCRAPERS. PLOWS AND PLOW CASTINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WE SOLICIT CORRESPONDENCE AND ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LOW PRICES 196 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February, expresses himself as strongly convinced of the importance of conserva- tive action.

The novel feature of the February St. Nicholas is the first instalment of "The Story of the League," illustrated with reproductions of sixteen photo- BDBEBOID graphs of girls and boys who have been cash prize and gold badge win- TRADE MARK REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. ners in St. Nicholas League contests. This feature is to be continued, as it is the wish of the League editor to publish the portraits—and some of the work—of as many honor members of the League as may be possible—and an interesting and suggestive showing it makes. All the boys will enjoy—why not the girls, too?—C. H. Claudy's story of "Ford's Trip in a Runaway Balloon,' the tale of a plucky lad's unusual and THE STANDARD FOR risky experience. With the story go nineteen pictures, reproduction of photographs "taken on the spot," 14 YEARS. showing how a balloon is sent up. The serials—"The Gentle Interfer- ence of Bab," "Harry's Island," "Three The oldest prepared roofing on the market, and the first Ruberoid Years Behind the Guns," and "Famous Roofs, laid many years ago, are still giving satisfactory service under the Indian Chiefs"—are well under way, severest climatic and atmospheric conditions. and there are short stories, rhymes Contains no tar or paper; will not melt or tear. Acid fumes will not and sketches in plenty. "Hints and injure it. Helps for 'Mother' " this month tells Outlasts metal or shingles. Any handy man can apply it. girls and boys how valentines may be There is only one Ruberoid Roofing, and we sell it. You can verify made at home out of materials likely its genuineness by the name on the label and on the under side of every to be at hand valentines dainty — and length of Ruberoid ' Roofing. Send for samples and booklet. funny. And the merry "For Very Lit- A large stock of Corrugated and V-Crimp Roofing always on hand. tle Folks Department" has several pages of jingles and pictures "All About Bobby Bear, Bubby Bear, and Baby Bear. Southern Railway Supolv Company,

A Healthy Sign of the Times. It is said that Lippincott's is one of 1323 East Main Steet, in spite of "depression times." Feo- ple seem to realize that such a bar- Va. gain—twelve first-quality novels a RICHMOND. year—is not a luxury, but a necessity. Hence they feel justified in holding on to this same investment with its big-paying dividends. Lippincott's is sometimes referred to as "a sure thing," and, in America, this expression covers a good deal—all of YOUR which must be highly gratifying to its BATES publishers. A glance at the February contents Direct from us and save the profit of the jobber, guarantees its popularity and explains the dealer and the salesman. Our Gates are sold to you at its prosperity under these adverse con- wholesale, saving you 60 per cent. ditions. "The "Woman He Loved," "When buying from us you pay the ac- Marie van Vorst's new novel, appears tual cost of making, with only one manufacturer's profit added. complete in that number. She requires no introduction to readers either in Europe or the United States, WE WANT AGENTS as her fame is international. "Jim- In every county In the State. One of figures this mie Bulstrode" in new our agents sold twenty-four Gates to story; he has made many friends in one man. No trouble in selling them, as they short stories which have appeared in are without question the best Iron Gate on the market for the money. Harper's and Scribner's, so that a new Write for our catalogue and special edition of this jolly bachelor bids fair proposition. to meet with an ovation from old and THE INTERNATIONAL FENCE CO., acquaintances. The scenes of new Box 098, Columbus, Ohio. "The Women He Loved" are laid about the estate of the Duke of West- boro, in England. The Duke is 1908.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 197 DeLOACH CORN MILLS

Produce more meal and better meal thaa amy mllla on the market. Botb Pulley and Geared Mllla. Under Runner Mills 18 to 48 laehea. Top Runner Mllla, SO to 48 Inehea. With the famoua Virginia or Baupu Stone*. World beatera for making table meal. Also French Buhr Mills for all Kinds of Grinding

Turbine and Over-Shot Water Wheela. The fnmona DR LOACH V A II I \BI.F. FRICTION FEKD SAW MILLS, SHI\(il,E MILLS, PLANKRS, GANG ROGERS, LATH HILLS AND WOOD- WORKING MACHINERY. Engines, Boilers and Gasolene Engines

ji Send for Catalogue and tell us fully what you • want.

DeLOACH Hill Mfg. Co. Box 265, Bridgeport, Ala.

W. K. BACHH. S. S. MULFORD. HARDIN K. BACHH. CYRUS McC. BACHB. W. K. BACHE, SONS & MULFORD.

1!406 East Main Street, Richmond, Va.^J "Everythino;usedontheFarrn."

jFarming flachinery, Vehicles, Harness.

"Fairbanks-Morse" Gasoline Engines. "New Holland" and "Peerless" Cob and Corn Grinders. "Challenge" Horse Powers and Grinders. "Appleton" Common Sense Saw Frames Com- The "Bradley" 7 Blade. All Steel bined Pole and Wood Saws. Stalk Cutter, with Neck Yoke, Double- "Tennessee" and "Thornhill" Farm Wagons.

"Anderson" and "Ames" Buggies Surreys, etc. bar, and Singletrees. Themo st per- "Ontario" and "Pennsylvania" Grain Drills. fect machine on the market for cut- "Swiss" Hand and Power Feed Cutters. ting Cotton and Corn Stalks. Land Rollers, Baling Wire and Twine.

B jJSQ waammaammammwmammmmmamamm 198 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

estranged from his American wife, and Bulstrode's tender heart—made tend- \ erer, perhaps, by a seemingly hopeless love affair of his own—lets the trou bles of his friends trouble him to the RUROID extent of evolving a plan to smooth out their differences. How kind fate helps along his scheme, incidentally rewarding the benefactor, notwithstanding interesting complications RUBBER ROOFING which threaten to wreck his craft, BEST BY TEST FOB THIRTY YEARS. makes a deeply absorbing tale, while the vibrant, magnetic style of the Most satisfactory and cheapest roofing made; absolutely author charms to the very verge of waterproof practically fireproof 5 climatic changes do not affect hypnotism. ; it; strong and tough; light in weight; needs no paint { easily

applied ; any workman can put it on. PROGRAM FARMERS' SCHOOL OF Send for circular and prices. INSTRUCTION. Powhatan Courthouse, Virginia. Corrugated Tuesday, February 11, 1908. Morning Session. and V Crimp Called to order 10 A. M. Grass Culture, Mr. T. O. Sandy, Burke- ville, Va. Roofing Corn Culture, Mr. S. F. Farrar, Jeters- ville, Va. Painted or Galvanized Afternoon Session. (Measure roof as par dia- Called, to order 2 P. M. gram; give us measurement and Some Essential Foints to be Observed w« ean tell just how much reef- by the Farmer in Breeding ing will be required.) Horses, Dr. J. G. Ferneyhough. Burkeville, Va. Farm Manures, Prof. D. N. Barrow, TIN PLATE AND BAR IRON Washington, D. C. Wholesale and retail, in quantities to suit purchaser. Prioes and quality guaranteed. Write for circulars describing our Rustburg, Virginia. goods. Thursday, February 13, 1908. Mornins; Session. Bath Tubs, Lavatories, Sinks, Range Called to order 10 A. M. Corn and Grass Culture, Mr. T. O Boilers, Etc. Sandy, Burkeville, Va. Seed Corn, Mr. R. W. Crouse, South Boston, Va. Afternoon Session. AW-YARBROUGH GO. Called to Order 2 P. M. Farm Manures Prof. D. N. Barrow, 9-11 South Eighth Street, RICHMOND, VA. Washington, D. C. LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANOH PHONE 929. Some Essential Points to be Observed bv the Farmer in Breeding Horses, Dr. J. G. Ferneyhough, Burkeville, Va. The Celebrated DeLoueh Mill Appomattox, Va. The We Set the Pace Saturday, February 15, 1908. Morning Session. World's I —Others do the Called to order 10 A. M. Standard Best They Grass Culture, Mr. T. O. Sandy, for 20 Can Burkeville, Va. I Bj| A 15- year-old ^"i<"-o, Corn Mr. J. J. Gilliam. Farm Years iS&;.' boy can operate iff.r- suisuccessfully. ville, Va. IfMi Two hands cut n Afternoon Session. %ff 5 10) feeti per day. ^15000. i.OOO mills in use Called to order 2 P. M. the world over. Variable Feed, Friction Some Essential Foints to be Observed Set Works. Automatic Steel Tri- bv the Farmer in Breeding plex Doss nud Diamond Track produce results impossible with other mi Ms. Send for Horses, Dr. J. G. Ferneyhough, catalog of Saw Mills up to 2C0 H. P., Stenm Engines and Boilers. Gasoline Engines. Portable Corn and Feed Burkeville, Va. Mills. Planers. Shingle Mills. Wood Saws and Water Farm Manure, Prof. D. N. Barrow, Wheels. Prompt shipment and we pay the freight. DeLOACH MILL, MFG. CO., Box SC5, BRIDGEPORT, ASjA. Washington, D. C.

1 "IRON AGE" CATALOGUE. Company now ships its machinery to POINTER PUPS. ,The Bateman Mfg. Co., Grenloch, N. every quarter of the globe where> J., sends us its 1908 catalogue describ- farming implements are used. Its ad- Mr. J. B. Waddill, Tate Spring, ing and illustrating its celebrated vertisements are to be found in thiai Tenn., is advertising some fine Pointer "Iron Age" farm and garden imple- issue. Look them up and send for thai Pups this month. Look up his ad. ments. Starting some seventy years catalogue, which will speak better for and write him for pedigrees. ago, selling its product locally, this itself than we can for it. — —

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LEADING 1908 UP-TO-DATE IAB0R SAVING 20TH CENTURY MACHINERY. We carry In stock nil slr.es and •Ijleal of Scientific MIIU. THB NO. 20 POWER HILL.

THK SIMPLEX I'HKSS. Simplex Little Giant Baling Press for farmers' own use. Has large capacity. Write for circulars and prices. This !s the latest addition to th« line of Scientific Feed Grinding Mills, I9.S.B. and has been designed to meet the requirements of these having horse The "Genuine" Reed Spring Tonth powers and small engines. Cultivator. Thousands used every year, With a two-horse sweep power er giving perfect satisfaction. The Reed with a two- or three- horse engine the Spring Tooth Cultivator can be con- mil) will grind shelled corn, oats, rye, verted into a spring tooth harrow by barley, wheat and all small grains at buying the center gang at a small the rate of 10 to 20 bushels per heur; cost, making it a Spring Tooth Harrow also grinds corn and cob. on wheels. Write for the Reed Special Cultivator Circular and Catalogue. DOM'T FORGETI All the merchants BEMENT DISC CULTIVATOR, WTTH in town who claim to sell Oliver Chilled SIX OR EIOHT DTSC AND SPRING Plows and Repairs only sell the Imita- TOOTH ATTACHMENT. tion, bogus, cheap goods. The only The "GENUINE" BROWN RIDING tore In Richmond. Va„ to buy Genuine AND WALKING CULTIVATORS, fur- Oliver Plows and Repairs Is at nished with BROWN 6 or 7 Knife Stalk HKNINU A NICHOLS. Cutters. Write for special catalogue and prices. BROWN Steel Lever Harrows, Wood YQUSftftlUl Case-Ring Bearing Disc Har- eOT1> yrniff foi Harrows. atthc rows, Spring Tooth Harrows. All sizes, Kemp's Twentieth Century Improre* p'ain or with levers. Acme Harrows Manure Spreader. Made In three slseAV 1H£ ROSS of all styles kept in stock at lowest Write for prices and catalogue. lNK'ii>(e Macninery. prices. UneqUAlied in material, construc- net tion and catting ability. Man; Wood Saws for long or short wood. ilsafi. Elevate* any distance. In HENING & NUCKOLS, any direction at any angle. Don't Write for 1908 catalogue and prices wait.&and for IBnatrated Catalog * on Farm Machinery. 1436-38 E. Main St. RICHMOND, VA

1908 IN THE STUD. 1908 RED DILLON. 38696. Petaurist. 42431 Bay horse: foaled 1902; height 1B.S hands; weight, 1.2O0 pounds. Sired by Bay horse; foaled 1904; sired by Peter GRANDEE. Baron Dillon, 2:12; dam Zinda Lake by the Great, 2:07% dam Telka by Arlon, The registered French Coach Stal- Red Lake. 2:15%, sire of Lake Queen, 2:07%, second dam La Jolla dam of lion, GRANDEE, chestnut horse, 5, 2:06 Mi. etc. Red Dillon is an inbred Binjolla, 2:17%, by Advertiser, 2:15%, Withes, world's greatest race horse third dam Sally Benton, 2:17%, dam of 16.1 hands, weight 1,300 pounds. Blue family. For terms and keep of mares Serpol, 2:10, etc., by General Benten. FEE—$12 INSURANCE. Address JOHN B. VAUGHAN, Owner. Note. — Petaurist is not only a trotter of fine form, exquisite quality and Ashland, Va. , Address CARL H. NOLTING, finish, hut it is doubtful if any stallion so richly bred has been offered for Trevilian, Louisa County, Va. public service in Virginia. He carries K0T0R, 36433. N. B.—Rich bluegrass pasturage for the blood of champions in each remove visiting mares. < Trhi 1, 2!2S%, Trotting). for generations back, and was awarded the blue ribbon in his class at the ribbon winner Virginia State Fair at Bay horse; foaled 1903; height, 15.3; Virginia State Fair In 1907. Richmond 1906 and 1907. weight, 1,100 pounds; by Kremlin, Fee—$25 the season, with usual re- 2:07%; dam. Allene. dam of Metallic, turn privilege. 2:20. by Kentucky Prince, 2470. JOSEPH LASS ITER, Nineteenth and Red Starshine, 31408. Fee. $25 the season, with return Franklin Streets, Richmond, Va. TRIAL, 2:241*, TROTTING). privilege Write for tabulated pedigree. Bay horse, 15.3 hands high; weight, L. T. WHITAKER. M. D., Enfleld, N. C. 1,100 pounds. Sired by Acolyte, record 2:21, son of the renowned Onward Red Guy, 21052 2:25%; dam Kansas, dam of Bohemian PATRICK HENRY. TROTTING STALLION. 2:22%, by William Rysdyk, 627. Fee, $16 the season; $25 Insurance. HACKNEY STALLION. Red Guy is a handsome Bay Horse, 16 hands high, weight 1,000 pounds G. A. FITTZ, Chestnut horse by "Squire Rlckel," 18 Bank Street, Petersburg, Va. eon of the famous Cadet; dam, "Mar- Sired by Guymoor, 14885, son of Guy Jorfe." a gold medal winner by "Rose- Wilkes, 2:15%; dam Edna Wilkes. berry." 2:23, by Red Wilkes, 1749; second dam Stallion cards, folders and catalogues com- the great brood Mollle, of For terms, address A. POLLARD & mare, dam piled, pedigrees of trotters, pacers sue 2:26. SONS. Dun raven Stock Farm, R. F. D. Edna Wilkes, 2:23, and McDowell, thoroughbreds traced, horses registered sod by St. Elmo. 275. No. 5. Richmond, Va. race summaries supplied 1 make a specialty Note. Red Guy is from the family N. B.—Horses handled and condi- — of such matters, as my llbrarj Includes ail that produced Girl, race record tioned; also boarded and kept in any Sonoma the Tear Books. Trotting ReglAtcrra. Stud !:flS% this season, and sold for $86,0*0- manner desired. files and otber address Books, of turf Journals For terms Inquiries promptly answered. AUGUST H. K LOCKE, Owner, Wood- references. Address W. J. CARTER, U02 Hull Street, Til !«• Plantation, Crewe. Va. FRED HERR, 45239. Manchester, Va., or P. 0. Boi »2», Rich- mond. Va. Bay horse; foaled 1902; height, 16 Representing The Times- Dispatch ana hands; weight, 1.100 pounds, by Charley R. H. RICHARDSON, Southern Planter, Richmond, Va. . Kestncky 2:07; Jessie Herr. dam, P., dam of —Manufacturer of Stock Farm and The Thoroughbred Record, Annie Lee. 2:07%; Jessie Herr, 2:18, SADDLES, HARNESS, COLLARS. Lexington, Ky. ; The Trotter and Pacer, etc., by Neapolitan, 9966. —Dealer In New Tork; The Horseman, Chicago; The Fee. $10 season: $15 Insurance. Hardware. Paints, Oils, Glass, Farm American Horse Breeder, Beaton and The Address A. T. BROADDUS, R. F. D. Wagons. Buggies, etc. Breeder and Sportsman, Saa Franolsce. No. 1, Highland Springs, Va. 1810 Hull Street, MANCHESTER, VA. — ;

200 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [February,

With the new year, Deere & Co., the great plow manufacturers of force a pension Moline, 111., put in TEAM POWERS who system by which every employee are as serviceable as any other style of has been with them twenty years can power in everyway, better than any other retire on a life pension at 65 years style in many ways. This is particularly true of age, drawing monthly a certain when applied to planters' uses. per cent, of the total wage paid him during the entire length of his service. LEFFEL This pension system is entirely a engines supply steam as well as power. donation on the part of Deere & Co., Many the time you have use for steam. Leffel engines give you something you as the employees contribute nothing can depend on -for power and steam. support, but do have a voice in to its No trouble about making them work. Sizes and its management. styles for all requirements. Write for Book. James Leffel & Co., Box 202, Springfield, Ohio FOUTZ HORSE AND CATTLE POWDERS. In another column will be found the of the D. E. Fouta Co., advertisement 0. -ft Baltimore, Md., makers of the well and known Horse and Cattle Powders Don't buy a Frnce other Veterinary Remedies, bearing until you have merits of their name. This Company's prepara- Investigated the SUPERIOR FENCES. Made of 8, 9 and 10i tions have always been regarded as H GH CARBON COILED SPRING STEEL WIRE 1 standard. For more than a genera- locked with SUPERIOR HEAVY WFIGHT LOCK— tion, the farmers of the South hav« All styles, heights and spicings—unquestionably used them with success and satisfac- the 8=ST all Also very Pure Food and Drug FENCE madefor purposes. a When the - tion. Swell line of STEEL GATES both plain aid ornamen-. Into effect, this Company Law went tal. Cheaper than wood. PRICES LOW—EASY TERMS registered its preparations promptly Wtlte for illustrated Catalog. and this, too, without having to THE SUPERIOR FENCc CO , Oapt. J CUvalaid. Ohio. change a single formula. Look up the ad. and send for some descriptive literature. WILL THE FARMERS HEED?

Who drove the farmers of Kentucky and Tennessee to burning warehouses and de- Gloriously Independent. stroying tobacco plant beds? The Trust. Marvelously strong. responsible for the conditions among Who is Wonderfully easy to handle. the cotton planters to-day? Astonishingly cheap in repairs. The Trust. Who locked up all of the 'money in the The great country a few weeks ago? compet i- The Trusts. Who is re- tor of the sponsible for the decline in Trusts in the value of securities to-day? machines. The Trusts. As inde- Did we ever pend e n t know such things as a wood before w e h a d sawyer & the Trusts? as strong No.

Do your duty ?ae you see it IT IS UP TO THE patronize that which FARMER TO you think is worth the most to you CHOOSE

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CLUBBING LIST In this list will be found prices on Subscription Bargains papers, magazines and periodicals which are most called for by our readers. We have club rates with «H»tH^OiW0i>iKH>tH«H«H>

The Sun, Baltimore, Md. . 3 00 3 40 All yon have to do la to subscribe t* the THRICE A WEEK. The World, New York 1 00 1 25 WEEKLIES. Times-Dispatch, Richmond, Southern Planter Va 1 00 1 25 Southern Churchman, Rich- At 50 cents a year and say In your orler "send the Farm and Fireside mond, Va 2 00 2 25 also." This offer applies to all subscribers, new and old. Central Presbyterian, Rich- Farm and Fireside is one of the "old reliable" farm papers. mond, Va 2 00 2 25 Harper's Weekly 4 00 4 00 For thirty years It has been working- for the best Interests of Breeders' Gazette 2 00 1 50 American farmers. Country Gentleman 1 50 1 75 ~It Is clean, helpful and progressive.

- National Stockman and Farmer 100 100 Farm and Flresid Is a paper for farmers In every section of the Hoard's Dairyman 1 00 1 30 country.

Memphis News-Scimitar. . . 50 50 It Is as careful of Its advertisements as of its reading matter, and SEMI-MONTHLY. guarantees the honesty and reliability of every advertiser.

Kimball's Dairy Parmer. . 1 00 75 MONTHLIES. Remember you get thirty-six helpful farm papers during the year for only BO cents. The Century 4 00 4 25 St. Nicholas 3 00 3 25 Lippincott's 2 50 2 50 Send your order direct to us. Harper's Magazine 4 00 4 00 Delineator 1 00 1 40 Harper's Bazaar 1 00 1 40 Scribner's 3 00 3 25 American 1 00 1 35 The Southern Planter, Cosmopolitan 1 00 1 35 Everybody's 1 50 1 75 Munsey 1 00 1 35 The Strand 120 150 RICHMOND, VA. Madame 100 1 '00 Argosy 1 00 1 35 Review of Reviews 3 00 3 00 Field and Stream 1 50 1 50 Woman's Home Companion 1 00 1 25 R. A. Vlce-Pres. Reliable Poultry Journal. . 50 75 A. P . Shotwell, Pres. Bowen, Clarence Vaden, Cashier. Industrious Hen 50 75 Poultry Success 50 75 Blood Stock 50 65 Successful Farming 50 60 Bank of Manchester, Amer. Fruit and Nut Jour. 50 75 Manchester, Va. Southern Fruit Grower. . 50 85 Shepherd's Criterion 50 75 Commercial Poultry 50 75 "CAPITAL, $5O,00O.0O. When two or more publications are wanted, the price for them can he found by deducting 50 cents from Extends AW Courtesies of Prudent Banking. "price with Southebn Planter." We cannot, under any circum- THE BANK FOR MERCHANTS, MECHANICS AND FARMERS. stances, furnish sample copies of other publications. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Deposits. We will cheerfully quote our best price on any line of publications sub- mitted to us. TEUi THE ADVERTISER WHERE TOU SA"W HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 202 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [February, T^O BIG BANKRUPT STOCKS. A big opportunity to buy VEHICLES, FARM WAGONS, HARNESS, PLOWS, AGRICULITRAL IMPLEMENTS, FARM FENCING, AIR-TIGHT HEATERS, SEWING MACHINES, RABY CARRIAGES. Etc. Partial Price- List Below. To add to our list of customers, we have purchased and now offer for sale two especially large bankrupt stock* which were bought by us at forced sales. Every article is absolutely new and ail are of hiurh-grade goods. Every purchaser has the right to returu any goods not satisfactory, and we bind ourselves to return his money and pay freight charges both ways. Orders should he made from this advertisement, and «e can furuish illustrations of most of the articles listed, and will gludly give any additional information desired. As a reference we refer you to the Bank of Richmond, Richmond, Va., or to the editor of this paper. KEYSTONE FARM FENCING. ILLUSTRATIONS FURNISHED ON REQUEST. Distance No. of Bars. Height. Between Stays. Mesh. Price Per Rod. 11 56 inches 6 inches 12 inches 33 cents 10 47 inches 6 inches 12 inches 31 cents 9 39 inches 6 inches 12 inches 29 cents 7 26 inches 6 inches 12 inches 24 cents 7 26 inches 4 inches 8 inches 26 cents BUGGIES AND CARRIAGES. Four Two-Seated Open Three-Spring Wasrons; body 34 Open Runabouts. inches wide; 80 inches long with removable seats; wheels 1- inch tread; 38 and 42 in diameter; genuine leather Seven Road Wagons; body 24 inches wide; 15-16- inches trimmings; body black; gear red. very handy wagon. tnch long distance arch axles; 3 plate elliptic spring; wheels A Made by Frank J. Company. Sells anywhere for %-inch tread. 38-42 inches in diameter; body painted black Enger $65.00. 948 and gear Brewster green. Regular price, $45. Our Now M price 833 40 SOUTH BEND STEEL-BEAM PLOWS. Six Concord Road Wagons, without top; body 29 inches These are the genuine Steel-Beam South Bend Plow, made wide; seat measures 34 inches across top of cushion; ample at South Bend, Indiana, and this is the lowest price ever room behind seat; 1 1-16-inch long distance axles; 5 plate put upon this well-known plow. We can furnish the parts springs; body black; gear yellow; genuine leather trim- for the above plow at equally low prices. mings. A very substantial business man's rig. Regular 20 No. 1 F One-Horse. Regular price, $4.50. Our price, |75. Our price 952 00 price 93 38 5 No. 4 F Heavy Two-Horse. Turns 11 to 13 inches; TOP BUGGIES. each once $8.50. Our price 98 00 5 No. 10 A Three-Horse; turns to 14 inches; eaeh Fifteen Top Buggies: body 20 inches wide; either 11% once $9.00. Our price 9" 00 3 or 4 bow tops, as desired; 15-16 steel axle; wheels 173 S. B. Plow Standards; any size; once $1.25. Now, %-inch tread, 40 and 44 inches in diameter; all bodies black, 75 centa. but either be each Brewster green or red running gear, as may Forty-five Sets Extra Buggy Shafts. Well seasoned desired. Our price only $42 00 hickory stock. Regular price $5.00. Our price 92 50 Nine Top Buggies; 24-inch bodies; 15-16 long dis- Forty-three South Bend Double Shovels; width of cut 20 tance axles; %-inch tread, either 2% or 3 inch bow tops; inches; beams of plows are made of l%x%-inch steel; genuine leather trimming BrewscBr green gear throughout; shovels are 6 inches wide, 11 inches long. Regular price and black body. Regular $70 grade. price 948.50 Our $2.50. Our price 81 78 Seven Side-Spring Top Buggies; body 24 inches wide, li-16 inches long distance steel axles; the celebrated Victor HARNESS. ,4-plate side spring; body black and gear Brewster green; Eighty Sets Single Buggy Harness, made by Cottrell Sad- genuine leather trimmings. Selling price, $76.00. Our dlery Company. Richmond, Va. price *53 00 Saddle Three-inch strap, fancy or plain bound, nickel or I — Phaetons, seat 31 inches across top of cushion; axles as brass trimmed, shaft tugs; 1-inch double and stitched girth, above; %-inch tread; wheels 36-44 inches in diameter; Griffith; 1 %-inch, single leather, %-inch point; turn- genuine leather trimmings throughout; body black and gear back %xl-inch, plain; round dock; hip strap, %-lnch flat, .Brewster green. Regular price $85.00. Our price $68 00 plain finish; breeching 1%-inch; single leather %-inch tug; %-inch stay; 1-inch lay; breeching straps; %-inch bar FARM WAGONS. buckles; breast collar and traces; cut-out breast collar, One-Horse Farm Wagons. 2%xl% inches; traces sewed to breast collar; bridle %xl inch; flat winker braced; reins %x% Inches, with snap "Fourteen Russell One-Horse 2%-lnch Thlmble-Skeln brass; bar buckles 97 50 rear sewed: trimming, nickel or Wagons; tire I%x5-16; front wheels 3 feet 2 inches; are wanted in place of breast collar pounds. Regular price If Collar and Hames wheels 3%x8 Inches. Capacity 2,000 we can furnish black collar, %-inch traces, single strap, $32. Our price, complete with body and spring seat.. 927 00 loop tug on hames 98 70 923 5© and %-inch box Sear only, our price Shipping weight in case about 25 pounds. made by Charles H. Russell Son, The above wagons were & This Harness Is their standard $15.00 Harness. Clarksville, Va., and are absolutely standard. ROLLERS, CULTIVATORS, ETC. TWO-HORSE FARM WAGONS. Fifteen Genuine Southern Disc Harrows, made by Thomas Manufacturing Company, Springfield, O. These Harrows are Taylor Wagona; tire l%x% Nine 3-lnch Thlmble-Skeln 20 In diameter, have all modern Improvements. pounds. Regular price 10 disc. inches Inches; guaranteed capacity 3.000 can furnish Illustration and full particulars. Regular body and spring seat. 945 00 We Our price complete with price $24.00. Our price, without double trees and single J36 00 S60.00.•ear only trees 8 1 00 Twenty-three Russell 2%-lnch Thlmble-Skeln Wagons; trees single trees 818 00 pounds. Regular $56.00 With double and l%x7-16-lnch tire; capacity 2,500 Twelve Roderick Lean Hand Rollers, 24-inch drums, grade. Our price, complete with body and spring seat. 944 00 highest grade made. • 938 00 §«a r on ly Six-foot. 2 section roller, 670 pounds 816 80 were made by C. H. Russell Son, The above wagons & Eieht-foot. 3 section roller, 726 pounds 818 «0 Va.. and are their standard wagons. Clarksville, FOl'R-HORSE FARM WAGONS. Nine One-Horse Roderick Lean Seed Drills, with both seed HEAVY THREE OR and fertilizer attachment. The highest grade seed drill Five 194-Inch Med Axle Taylor Wagons; tires 3x%-inch; pounds. made. guaranteed capacity 4,500 pounds; weight 1,000 disc) 810 00 Our price 955 00 Disc Drill (6 Regular $75.00 grade. Shoe Drill (6 shoes) 814 00 Price of gear only *47 *» Seven National Tv»o-Horse Riding Double-Row Cultl»n»«>r. 00 RIGS. Regular price. $50 00. Now 835 TWO SEAT Twelve National RldlnK Slnirle Row Cultivators. Has t Regular Twelve Dayton Wagons With Canopy Top; two seats, both shovels, thoroughly adjustable and latest pattern. $30 00. 818 00 removable; 1-inch tread; axles 1 1-16 steel: oil tempered price Now fifty Short Handle Genuine Steel Shnvela, elliptic springs; drop end gate; leather trimmings, either One hundred and and gear or finished in natural wood either square or round point. Regular price 66 cents. with black body ce»te. throughout. Former price was $75.00. Now 950 00 Now *5 TERMS. with bU hank All orlees are based on cash with the order, hut If any one will deposit the amount of his purchase this, we will ship the irnods C. O. D., subject to his examination before P" ring a .ma thev will write ns he has done SATISFACTORY AND TO AT aaaft om them MOREOVER. WE Rl\n Ol RsEH F> TO T\KE BACK AN^THHfi NOT PRICE AND ALL TRANSPORTATION (H \RGES PAID. All goods will be shipped from Illcbmoad, ONCE RKF1ND of wlthdrawlajt ,;d tmr .nmplea of this stock can he seen at our warehouse. We, of course, reserve the privilege these prices as soon as this particular stock la exhausted. 122 SHOCKOE SPOTLESS CO., INC., SQUARE RICHMOND, VA. .

Improved Implements'for 1908. THE WATT PLOW CO., Richmond, Va.

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