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J. F. JACKSON, Editor.

Vol. 70. NOVEMBER, 1909. No. 11.

CONTENTS.

FARM MANAGEMENT:— Fat Cattle Shipments from Tazewell Co., Virginia 1039 Editorial— Work for the Month 1025 An Experiment in Dairying 1040 Notes on October Issue 1027! Shall We Winter the Fall Crop of Pigs?... 1040 Making a Farm Pay 1028 Cattle Quarantine 1041 To Keep Rats Out of the Corn House 1029 Increasing the Capacity of a D. iry Herd 1042 Some Random Notes on Corn and Peas The Cow Feeding Problems 1042 Alfalfa—Crushing Limestone—Dog Tax... 1029 Crimson Clover Seed 1030 THE POULTRY YARD:— Crop Rotation 1030 Economical Farm Teams 1031 Poultry Notes 1045 Seeding Wheat and Oats 1031 Sickness in Large and Small Flocks 1045 Forage Crops in Virginia 1032 How to Destroy Wild Onions 1032 THE HORSE:— What Can Be Done With Ten Acres of Land in Three Years in Virginia 1033 Notes 1047 Champion Stallion of France Comes to Virginia 1048 TRUCKING, GARDEN AND ORCHARD:— Percherons vs. Punches 1048 Sudbourne Don 1048 Editorial—Work for the Month 1034 Importation of Suffolk Punches for Virginia 1049 Report on the Exhibit of the State Horti- The Morgan Horse 1049 cultural Society at the State Fair 1035 State Dairymen's Association 1050 The Tree Planting Season 1036 Virginia State Horticultural Society; Exhibit MISCELLANEOUS:— of Fruit at the Annual Meeting at Win- chester, Va., January 5th and 6th, 1910... 1036 The Virginia State Fair (Premium Winners Spraying for San Jose Scale 1036 in All the Stock Classes) 1051 The Pure Seed Question 1037 "King Corn" at the Fair 1059 State Fair Notes 1061 LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY: — The State Farmers' Institute 1062 A Reply to Mr. Husselman 1062 Do the People of Richmond Want Pure Milk Publishers' Notes 1063 and Cream, Or Do They Want Their Taxes Poultry Awards at the State Fair 1068 Paid? lose Enquirers' Column (Detailed Index, p. 1120) 1104 Increased Production of Milk 1038 Advertisements 1063

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70th Year. RICHMOND, VA., NOVEMBER, 1909. No. 11. Farm Management.

WORK FOR THE MONTH. will make excellent feed and though the bulk is not per- haps as large as could have been wished or would have The drouth to which we referred in our last issue still been the case had we had more rain the nutritive value persists over most of the South and especially over this will be higher and the bulk can be increased by mixing State and North Carolina. We have however, had in the with wheat and oat straw which have much more value middle section of the State one or two showery days as feed than is usually credited to them. There is a very during October and these, whilst too late to help the for- small difference in the nutritive value of timothy hay and age crops much, have bepn of service in softening the wheat and oat straw as will be seen by reference to a table land and putting it into condition for plowing for the of the nutritive values of feeds to be found in the Bulletin wheat crop. The dry weather has permitted the rapid of the Department of Agriculture and in the books on cutting and shocking of the corn crop, most of which has feeds and feeding. One of the forage crops on which re- been saved without having been caught with frost and the liance is largely placed, cow peas, will this year be much fodder will be a great help in carrying stock through the shorter than usual as it always suffers in a dry season. winter. Farmers, we are glad to say, are now much more We would advise the feeding of straw with this pea hay. careful in the shocking and saving of the fodder than they It will help to balance the nutritive ratio of the feed and were a few years ago and realize that when cut up and make the hay go much further. In this connection we shredded it makes most excellent feed for growing would point out that we have much more satisfactory re- stock when supplemented with a small ration of grain, ports on the soy bean crop than on the cow peas. Soy- and that for milking cows it gives that bulk to the ration beans suffer less from drouth and less from excessive wet which is so especially needed. It is complained by some than any crop which we know and are therefore a much sur- that much of the hard part of the stalk is refused by the er crop to grow than cowpeas in any kind of season. They stock and has to be removed from the mangers and be car- are also richer feed than cowpeas, and stock when once ried to the manure pile. This ought not to be necessary accustomed to them eat them better and more hay or straw if the fodder is properly prepared for feeding. To secure can be fed with them to advantage. As an improver of 'the its being eaten up cleanly the cut fodder should be pre- land they are also more valuable than the cowpeas when pared for feeding twelve hours before it is fed. Sufficient properly used but it must be thoroughly understood that of it to feed the herd should be spread out on the feeding when grown for this purpose they should not be allowed to room floor or better be spread over the bottom of a large mature the beans or much of the nitrogen which they box in which the feed can be mixed. It should then be gather from the air will be transferred from the soil to well moistened with water and be thrown together in a the beans which are the richest in this constituent of any compact heap and be covered with old sacks or bags and grain grown. You cannot have this both on the roots and be left to heat and soften. At the end of twelve hours it dry season should teach farmers the im- should be spread out again and the grain ration be mixed in the beans. The portance of utilizing all the by-products of the farm. It with it and be fed at once and little of it will be left by is by the careful utilization of these that the great manu- the stock. What is left will only be the very hardest parts facturing industries of the countries make a large part of of the stalks and these will be in fine condition to act as profits and farmers should do the same—"waste not. an absorbent for the liquid voidings of the stock. Fed in their — this way the stock will do much better with even a lighter want not." ration of grain than otherwise would be necessary as the grain is kept more open to the action of the digestive se- The Department of Agriculture now places the total cretions of the stomach and does not become impacted in yield of the wheat crop—winter and spring—at 724,768,000 the stomach as is often the case when it is fed dry. The bushels. The spring wheat has made a record yield, esti- 'orage crops have been saved in good condition and mated at 291,848,000 bushels against 226.fi94.000 bushels a 1026 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, year ago. The yield per acre of both crops is in excess and July for the winter crop. In this section of the Siate of 15 bushels per acre which is nearly the largest yield a number of growers have raised small crops this year and ever made. Whilst these are the official estimates they are we have seen some of the finest potatoes during this montn generally regarded as being in excess of the actual yield. from these crops that we ever saw and the yield is fully up This is put generally at little over 700,000,000 bushels, or to the Northern average. This ougnt to be an encourage- about 40,000,000 bushels in excess of the crop harvested a ment to go more fully into the business. In parts of the year ago. This yield is very little more than our popula- Valley of Virginia around Staunton and in other parts of tion will need for feed and seed during the coming year that section of the State more attention has been given and to make good the depleted reserves. Up to the pres- to this crop than elsewhere in the State and we know ent time exports have been larger than at the same time a glowers there who have for sevoial years made good money year ago and if these are continued we are likely to find on the crop. We would like io see tliis extend over the ourselves in the condition which happened this year having State. There is no need for us to have to import potatoes. to buy back or get from Canada wheat to meet our homo In this city last wintev we had to depend very largely demands. The price continues firm and around a dollar upon English and Scotch potatoes for our supplies. in Chicago and here about $1.10. We are of opinion that this price is not likely to be much if any lower during the The hog crop of the country is very seriously short and year. It is likely rather to be higher than lower. There as a result hogs are selling at record prices, $8 per 100 and is every inducement to farmers to put in a larger acreage over in the West and on this market. Those who have a of wheat though we doubt much whether this is going to good bunch of hogs well grown on forage crops and the corn be possible owing to the difficulty of getting the land into to finish them quickly have a fine opportunity to make good order. It is hard and dry and bnd to break. The good money before the end of the year. Get them on to English wheat crop is one of the largest yields per acre the corn now as soon as possible but be careful not to over- ever grown, the average being in excess of 33 bushels per feed this at the start and thus spoil the prospect. Bring acre. One farmer in one of the best wheat sections of that them to a full ration of corn gradually, keeping them on country reports a yield of 66 bushels per acre over an 8- the grazing crops until they are fully accustomed to the acre field. We would like to see such a yield in Virginia. grain feed and it is seen to be agreeing with them. Then It would astonish the people. It is reported that much of push them to finish. the wheat likely to be wanted in European countries is coming from Siberia, a new entrant into the wheat pro- The prospect before beef and mutton feeders is en- ducing countries of the world. The crop is reported to couraging where they have been able to secure feeders at succeed well there and that in the future this is likely to fair prices, but these have been difficult to secure. There be a large producing centre nearly the whole of which will is a great scarcity of beef stock all over the country and be available for export as the population is sparse and not prices in the market are soaring and beef and mutton is a wheat consuming people. becoming a costly luxury. Those best posted in the matter

sa'"' that it will be years before we shall see beef and mut- ton lower in price again. The ranges are now so curtailed The condition of the corn crop was reported lower in by settlement that feeders in the West are put very much the October returns than in September and it does not ap- on a parity with Eastern feeders and the business there- pear now likely that the crop will much exceed that of fore in this Eastern section is likely to be a more profit- last year. It may reach 2/650,000,000 bushels but that in able and stable one. If Eastern feeders would learn to all probability will be the outside yield. In the face of use the silo for saving their corn crops and thus fully this it is not likely that the price will be lower as such a utilize the stalks and fodder we ought to be able to meet crop is not more than normal requirements will readily any Western competition. Silage has been found to be a absorb. The export last year was very small and yet the.r-3 most economical and safe feed for beef cattle. is no large reserve to be drawn on.

The work of seeding the wheat crop should have atten- The hay crop of the country is considerably less than tion now so that the crop may be got into the land before that of last year and indications are that the price will the middle of the month if possible. In our last two is- be higher. Much of this less production was considerably sues we have written so fully on the subject of the pre- damaged by rain at cutting time and will not be fit for paration of the land for the crop and on the fertilization shipping. of it that we do not know that we can usefully add more. We refer our readers to these last two issues and only add The Irish potato crop is somewhat larger than last year the word "make as perfect a seed bed as possible." More and it is well that this is so as last year we had to import depends on this than on the fertilizer used. Select the 8,000,000 bushels to meet our needs. It is true that our land to be seeded so as to give the crop the advantage people are giving more attention to this crop. Hitherto of good surroundings. Land well drained is essential for the South has not produced more than a very sma'l crop success as wheat cannot do well with "wet feet." Provide of Irish potatoes for winter use. It has contented itself by water furrows for quickly carrying off all excess of with raising the early spring crop for the Northern market water. See that the seed is well covered after being sown. and relied upon the North to supply the winter demand Wherever possible use a drill to seed the crop as then There is no reason why we should do thi3 as we can make the seed can be put in at a uniform depth. Do not be dis- as fine winter potatoes as the North and as large yield? couraged if you have to—seed in a dry soil. There is much as they do. The point to be attended to la to plant in Jun" truth in the old adage "he who seeds in dust, reap he 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 1027

must." We had far rather seed in land too dry than in I saw it. With a stand like that one can have the finest land too wet. Our experience has always been that wheat of fall and winter pasture, and should the early sowing seeded in dry land stood the winter better and made a fail he will still have time enough to make a second

better start in the Spring. Select the seed carefully. The effort. I believe there are more failures from too late value of selection in corn planting has been amply demon- sowing than from too early. Our September and Octo-

strated by the magnificent showing of ears made at the ber weather is so apt to be intensely dry that it is recent State Fair in competition for the King Corn prize. better to take advantage of the summer rains and sow It is no less important in wheat growing. Blow out all the in August, provided August gives us the rains we usu- small light grain and seed only the heaviest and plump ally expect in that month. est and the quality of the crop at harvest will demonstrate Manure. the wisdom of this advice. Dr. Thome's results have been found true here. Our truckers find that it pays them to get manure from Whilst it is now getting late for seeding any winter New York at a cost of $2.75 per ton at the railroad cover crops yet wheat, oats and vetch may be sown with station. W. P. Allen of this place used last season 3,000 the prospect of making a cover and good spring grazing tons of New York manure, over 50 tons of mixed fer- and an early hay crop. The seeding should be heavier tilizer and 8 tons of nitrate of soda as top-dressing. than earlier in the fall. We would not sow less than a Colorado Beetles. bushel and a half of the grain with a bushel of vetch seed If one had to fight onlv the beetles on potatoes the per acre. Rye alone may also yet be sown. Sow at least device of Mr. Horlbeck would do very well. But as we two bushels per acre and three would be better. can use a furrow spraying machine with Bordeaux mix- ture and Paris green we will be fighting blight and bugs See to it that all barns, stables and sheds are well at the same time and much labor be saved. Then in cleaned out and made ready for the stock and have roofs, using pure Paris green there must of necessity be a doors and windows repaired and use plenty of limewash great waste, for mixed in Bordeaux 5 ounces of Paris upon the inside and outside of the buildings. All stock green to 50 gallons of the mixture is enough. should have dry, warm quarters ready for them to take Dual Purpose. shelter in during the cold nights and wet cold days. It is It seems that Mr. Thomas is able to hold the fort wasting food to warm buildings with it. If the buildings I shall not bother the worthy gentlemen who can- are warm and dry the food will be utilized by the stock wi and putting on flesh and not in warming the buildings. The not get rid of the idea that two antagonistic characters animal heat will first be maintained and only the surplus can be profitably combined in one animal. It is easy beyond what is necessary for this will go to making gain. to combine mutton and wool in one sheep and the Shrop- shire is simply a developed Southdown. But the char-

acters that make a dairy animal forbid that it should Now that the evenings are getting long you will want something have the best beef at same time. There are doubtless to read and will have time to read it. We have many dairy Shorthorns in England, but they are pure made a selection of journals and papers which we are dairy animals, and I have never said that good dairy prepared to offer in combination with The Planter at prices cows could not be bred from Shorthorns, for the founda- which in most cases will give you this journal free or for tion stock was largely dairy stock till the dairy charac- a very low figure. You will find particulars of these offers ter was bred out in breeding for beef production. But in a full page advertisement in this issue. Read this care- if there is any profit in losing $15 worth of milk to fully and bring it to the attention of your neighbors and get a $12 veal I cannot see it. friends and especially to the attention of those who do not Of course, where a farmer merely keeps a few cows already get the Planter. Ask them to join you in or to make milk and butter for home and is neither a dering a selection of these papers, magazines and journals dairyman nor a beef man, he can make out with the and you will be able to save a considerable sum and get "arf andarf" cows. The dairyman cannot afford them. an ample supply of the very best literature and especially of that pertaining to the farm. Help us to add new sub- Oleomargarine. scribers to our list as the more we have the better journal It seems to me that what is needed 's the rigid en- we can give you. forcement of the Grout law preventing the coloring of oleomargarine to imitate butter, except at a tax that NOTES ON OCTOBER ISSUE. prevents the exhorbitant profit that the oleo offers as

Crimson Clover Seeding. butter. Of course, it would be well to compel its brand- Editor Southern Planter: ing as oleo, and to compel the sellers to put up a sign The Editor is right about the seeding with seed in the stating that they sell oleo, but anything of the sort will pod. I believe that it is more uniformly successful than be of little help to the people at the restaurants and the sowing of clean seed. At least that has been my hotels who are served the grease as butter. To go further, observation in North Carolina, though I never have sown it would be necessary to compel these places to put up any but clean seed. But it will take about forty pounds a sign that they serve the article, and fine them heavily in the chaff to equal a sowing of fifteen pounds of clean if they are found offering it as butter without the notice. seed. I was once lunching at a first-class restaurant and the I saw a field in Talbot county, Maryland, last week waiter brought me what was evidently oleo. I told him

which was sown in late July, and was ankle deep when that I wanted butter, and if it as not furnished I would 1028 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, advertise the fact that the place served oleo to its Well, you cannot change the course of a hail storm, guests. He took it away and brought the butter. you cannot make it rain, nor can you stop the rain and Horses. make the sun shine when you want to; but you can

I was in a large nursery recently and saw neat little do this, you can plant a part of your crop so that if mules working rows of seedlings planted two feet apart. a hail storm comes and your tobacco is ruined, you will What would they have done there with a Percheron still- have something left. How much damage can a hail- with a hoof as big as a dish pan? The Percheron is storm do to a potato crop compared to the damage it all right for brewers wagons and heavy express teams would do to tobacco? What saved the hay crop this In the cities, but for the farm give me a medium sized year? It was the rain, but it was not good for some of crops. the drought horse or a mule—mules certainly where negro labor is the other Then came and made some used. I have worked grade Percherons and do not want of your other crops short, but couldn't you have planted them on the farm, still less full bloods. something else that would not have been affected so much by dry weather? Don't put all your eggs in one basket Ground Limestone. when every one else does the same, and expect high If we are to use ground limestone, and I have no prices. doubt that it is excellent when used heavily enough,, supply of why not have pulverized oyster shells, which are much It is the natural law of demand and farm that prices. Suppose, for instance, purer lime than any limestone in the east of the Val- products makes when you left home with your tobacco, eggs were sell- ley of Virginia. The Valley lime is as pure as any in ing at thirty-five cents a dozen and you brought on your the world, but the eastern Pennsylvania lime is no bet- wagon fifteen dozen, and each one of you did the same, ter than the Ohio, and that is saying little for it. There what would be the consequences? Is very pure limestone north of Baltimore city in Mary- land, but the Skuylkil lime of Pennsylvania is strongly In an hour or two after you reached town you would tnagnesian. It would seem that all along the Chesapeake see there were more eggs on the market than could be we ought to get the very best of pulverized lime car- possibly eaten for some time and the rest would spoil.

bonate in the abundant shell accumulations. I hope that Then one of your neighbors would sa^ : "Well, I am

some one will start it. There was talk at an Institute not going to carry my eggs back home and let them in Somerset county last winter of starting a plant at spoil there and lose all of them, and I believe I will

Chrisfield, but I have not heard that it has been done. take thirty cents for mine." In a little while the eggs I know here that on our shell roads the pulverized which were thirty-five cents when you came, on account dust from the road has made borders of blue grass flour- of each one trying to get out the best he could and ish on each side in deep sand, the seed evidently coming each cutting the price, weuld be selling from fifteen to from the great amount of New York manure used by the twenty cents, or lower. The same thing is true of to- truckers, and wherever our sandy fields have been limed bacco, wheat, corn cotton and other farm products. the blue grass is coming in when the land is left out. Don't think when you come to town that every man If lime and seed have that effect on our pine woods is trying to rob you when you have something to sell, sandy soils it would be well to look after the pulverized but see before you offer your products if they are scarce shells. on the market; if so, you will get a better price. And Renting Land. always think about what you would do if you were in

I was much interested in what Mr. Armistead writes on the buyer's place instead of the seller's. f.his subject. I think that the plan found so success- There are some who laugh at the farmer who reads ful in this State bj the late Col. McKinney was arranged the Agricultural Bulletins, the farm papers, and who so that landlord and tenant furnished as near equally buys up-to-date farm machinery and implements, and say: is possible of the expenses. Mr. A. can learn all about "Oh, he is one of those book farmers. My old daddy made

'he plan by writing to the Superintendent of the McKin- a living and I guess if I do like he did I can't go aey farms, Centreville, Maryland. There are between wrong." forty and fifty farms in the estate. It is true your father made a living, but did he leave W. F. MASSEY. the land in as good shape when he died as when he cleared the new ground? Did he plow deep enough to MAKING A FARM PAN. help nature restore what he took out of the soil? Did Editor Southern Planter: he put the right kind of fertilizer in the ground that would last, and help the following crops, or did he put Now that you will soon prepare for another year, pause the kind that forced the plant too quick and when the xnd think what is best before you begin. Remember the it had nothing to fall back on? idage, "Plan your work, then work your plan," for to be drought came grad- i successful farmer you must use your head as well as Can you draw water from a well and have none 7our hands, and make the quality and not so much the ually running in all the time, and still be able to get quantity. a full bucket each time? Did he sow crops that would You may have become discouraged because your wheat improve the land? No, it may not have been necessary did not turn out so well, or hail tore your tobacco all for him to have done what he should and also never

r.o pieces, or the drought ruined your corn; but don't think of the future, but how about you now, who have

throw up your hands and say, I can't make a living this same land; are you making as much money as he farming. did? No, you say, beause prices are lower. Did you —

1909.] THE SOUTHEKiY PLANTEK. 1020 ever stop to think if the quality of your products are as rows— last year, I shall try now to make good by report- good as vour father's were? ing both last and this year's crops in one. all these You say new-fangled notions about farming My impression last year was that I made fully as much and using riding plows and cultivators is wrong, for corn as I would have done had the land been planted they pull a horse to death. Which pulls easier, a mod- solidly in corn, and then we got more than the value of ern farm wagon or an old-fashioned sled wih no wheels; the corn stover in pea vines and some $50 worth of peas, or, which had you rather do, ride on your wagon or and waste or shattered peas to feed some eight or ten walk and drive the sled? Did you ever stop to think hogs for about six weeks and to put them in fine plight that if you are plowing with a plow that is on wheels, all this off about twenty-two acres of poor land. it will go through the ground easier than one that is This year my land was mostly good turf land—all being pulled through the ground and you wearing your planted the same way. I am convinced that my corn is strength out walking? How much .more work could you fully as good, and I believe better, than it would have do when you come home at night after riding than you been had it been planted solidly. This owing to the corn obtaining moisture from pea could if you had been walking? Don't you think you the spaces during the severe drouth. would feel more like helping your wife and children I think crop (excepting some planted to milk, or bring in the wood for them, or go to church my too late to mature) will average from 30 40 bushels per acre, after supper? Wouldn't you be able to plan your work to and I think the moist portions of the field will make 40 to 50 for to-morrow better than if you were so tired that you bushels. had to go to sleep as soon as supper was over? Remem- Now, while this is a light yield of corn, it is a good ber, it is your brain as well as your hands that must yield for the season, and there are, I think, very few crops work to make you successful. There are some lands upon of corn in Louisa county that will yield as much this which it is impossible to use all kinds of improved ma- year, owing to a severe and long-drawn-out drouth. chinery, but new things are being invented each year, The pea crop is very short this year, but sufficient to and if you keep your eyes open you may find what will help the sows and pigs that will be turned on them now suit, or possibly it would pay you better to raise hogs, as soon as I can husk the corn out of the way. cattle or sheep on this land. There was a decided difference in the clover sowed in Don't get discouraged, improve your mind, improve your the corn and peas last year in favor of the pea spaces. farm and improve your roads, and make up your mind To date there is no appreciable difference in the spaces that the starting point of prosperity in the United States this season, as the drouth, yet unbroken, retards the is the farm, and there is as good land in Virginia as any- clover very much. where. If you will say, "It is in the ground and it's up I am so well pleased with the alternating of peas and to me to get it out." If each one will do that in a few corn that until I have some adverse experience I shall years you will be surprised how much money you will continue the practice. have. Raise on your farm what you and your stock have Alfalfa. to eat, and let the rest be clear profit, for it is not what As to to alfalfa (a report upon which I also promised), you make, but what you save, that makes you rich. I would say that my experience is, finally, after about Campbell Co., Va. G. H. NOWLIN, JR. eight years' successive trials with it, decidedly dis-

I have limed rather excessively, and having TO KEEP RATS OUT OF THE CORN—USE MESH couraging. applied phosphorus in excessive quantities, I still find WIRE IN YOUR CORN HOUSE. that the leaf spot, or blight or rust, as it is variously

Plantei : Editor Southern designated, destroys the plant, and it seems as destructive After trying many experiments to keep rats out of my on very strong as on less fertile soil. One peculiarity corn crib, and failing in all, last year I determined to about this disease is that it seems to attack the alfalfa put half-inch mesh wire all over the inside. The result when it is making its most luxuriant growth. But for has been so entirely satisfactory that as a farmer I feel this one trouble the alfalfa would. I am sure, grow finely it my duty to give to my brother farmers the result. here, for until this disease attacks it it makes a beautiful In 1908 I made a very short corn crop, less than I ever growth. made, and wonderful to say I have some old corn yet Now, so far as I can learn, "too much lime and over- (4th October, 1909,). In former years" with much more it much phosphorus" do not in the least degree remedy the would all have been gone by July. Not a rat ever has trouble. There is no hay which seems so nutritious or been inside and the corn is sweet and safe. The wire that stock relishes so much, but until the scientists can cost me $25, but it is now paid for in one year. find some remedy for this trouble it is distinctly not the Brothers farmers, when you find out good things just thing for this section, and we had best heed Professor let us all know it. W. W. HOBSON. Massey and grow the cow pea and crimson clover, as they Powhatan Co., Va. are better adapted to our section. Ground Limestone. SOME RANDOM NOTES ON CORN AND PEAS. We are doing all we can to interest our voters to the point of our legislator to secure ALFALFA, CRUSHING LIMESTONE, DOG TAX, ETC. signing a petition to a law for the crushing of the limestone, and I think the Editor Southern Planter: list will contain practically the entire ballot of the county, Having neglected to fulfill my promise to report on my and I trust you will continue to agitate the subject until corn that is. and pea crop— corn and peas in alternating you get all the other counties to do as much, and then 1030 TILE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

we will have the greatest need of our soil supplied, and it necessary to purchase costly machinery for the purpose, when our farmers shall have used it and begin to see, even regardless of the advantage of having the protection as I and some of my neighbors have seen, what lime will, of the chaff— if there is any protection. My way of do, then the railroads will get busy and stay so, and the securing the seed is as follows: Let the clover stand

now forlorn looking hills of our old State will flourish until it is thoroughly browned, then cut it and let it and bloom and bear fruitage that will place her on a remain on ground in the swath for several days; then material plane that cannot even be dimmed by that of take a wagon with tight body into the field, and pile the her chivalry, courtesy and hospitality. clover with forks. Two men remain in the wagon when Dog Tax. there is force enough and the heaps of clover are thrown I notice from The Richmond Times-Dispatch that some in by others as fast as needed—one man in front and one one in an eastern county says there will be a move made in rear end of wagon, vigorously combing or stirring the

in the next Legislature to repeal the dog tax. Now, I clover, throwing out the hay as fast as seed comes off

wish to be doubly emphatic when I say that I voice the until the wagon is full of seed; then the seed is packed

unqualified sentiment of Louisa's good people when I say in peanut bags; these are then set out on the ground and that while, like all other laws, it is evaded, it is, never- another load is gotten out. theless, a good and profitable law, and instead of its Four men can get sufficient seed in one day to sow

repeal let us have it so entrenched and fortified that it 25 or 30 acres of land. may be more perfectly enforced, and if the constable's Unless there should be a damp, rainy spell of weather office and salary are not such as to demand a worthy man, for' several days no damage is sustained by the clover and an officer who may be of some power and benefit to remaining on the ground as it falls from the mower, and the State, can't we abolish the office and either extend only then where it lies thick, which may cause it to the sheriff's duties as to include those of the constable sprout. The longer it waits the easier the seed comes or else establish an office, the dignity of which may off and care must be used in forking or much of it will attract some man who will do some service when elected? he lost. I have tried several ways of securing the seed When this is done—and not till this is done—will we see and find the above the best way of all. the measly cur vanishing from our country, and with his If any further information is desired by those wishing departure you city people may hope for a more plentiful to raise seed I will gladly answer any questions. and cheaper supply of poultry, eggs and mutton, for of Prince George Co., Va. A. R. CLARY. all the inexcusable and destructive vermin that infests our borders the worthless, roving cur occupies chief place. CROP ROTATION. Now, Mr. Editor, pardon me for encroaching on your Editor Southern Planter: valuable space to such length, and hoping to send you In a recent issue of The Planter a rotation of corn, some notes the tobacco on market some time in the near oats, wheat and clover is severely criticized. Should the future, I am, for agricultural advancement. critic ever travel through a section where this rotation is JAMES H. QUISENBERRY. practiced he will find the farmers there as prosperous as Louisa Co., Va. those of any other section following any other system of We would urge upon the farmers in every county in farming. the State to take a lesson anything from what the Louisa people There is a farm here ten miles from market for are doing to secure the passage of a law for the grinding but grain. Let us study the rotation on this farm. For of limestone by the convicts and to get busy in signing forty-five years the rotation has been corn, oats or fallow, petitions to the Legislature in favor of this movement. wheat and hay (clover and timothy) with the corn, wheat, also heartily mar- We endorse the condemnation of the roving oats and hay, not used to feed stock, but sold in local curs and the making of the dog tax law more effective. driving ket. The stock has been four working horses, a Every farmer should take action to prevent this law be- milch cows) horse, five to ten head of cattle, (usually five ing repealed. It used to be said that the colored vote was flock of an occasional colt, two to four brood sows and a too valuable for legislators to take sides against the dogs. seventy-five to a hundred chickens. This is not so now. Make the dogs less and the sheep have all Nearly all the cornstalks have been fed. They more and the profit will greater. straw, be —Ed. reached the manure pile in some form as has all the and and the manure has been spread on "corn ground" CRIMSON CLOVER SEED. "wheat ground" each season giving the farm a coat of ma- Editor Southern Planter: nure each two crops with a light coat of lime each five bought by the present owner about Referring to Mr. Jones' article in the October Planter, years. This farm was years ago. Buildings, fences and land were in I have been raising crimson clover seed for my own use forty-five having been run on a "hit or miss" for quite a number of years and never failed to get a bad shape; the farm fields were producing poor and very uncer- stand unless sowed too late. Something over twenty-five plan and the small stock and less than $200 when acres of land have been seeded to clover this year from tain crops. He had a the place. At present this farm produces sixty to seed of my raising, and I expect to get out more seed he bought per acre; fifty bushels of oats and next year. Seeding in the corn has not proved satisfac- seventy bushels of corn of wheat and from one and a half to tory to me. To cut the corn off and sow the land to oats twenty-five bushels per acre. The buildings are in first class suits me better. I start to fallowing land as soon as two tons of hay house, 6 rooms, for possible in August and sow the clover close up to the fal- condition, having been rebuilt. A new been built; the farm paid lowing, so as to take advantage of every season possible. tenant, new fences, etc., have considerable other real estate with Considering the ease in getting out the seed I do not think for and the owner has 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1031

enough to buy another farm, should he desire. He attrib- SEEDING WHEAT AND OATS. utes his success to lime manure, and clover and points to Editor Southern Planter: dozens of farmers in the neighborhood following the same As a rule your advice in regard to the farm is pretty practice and says "You see they are getting along nicely." sound, yet I am afraid that your advice in October Planter His farm has never had a sack of fertilizer used on it. about seeding wheat, is rather misleading as far as it ap- Agricultural prosperity may be an illusion, but fat acres, plies to Southern Virginia. You advocate the seeding of fat stock and fat pocket books are very satisfying illu- wheat as late as November 15. When I used to seed large sions. These have been and are being secured by means areas in wheat in Halifax County, Va., I usually com- of a four crop rotation, manure and lime. Perhaps theory menced October 1, and continued until November 15. The is valuable but it has yet to produce hay. Let us have result with me invariably was the fields that were seeded good practice and sense; the cents will follows. before October 25 made a much better yield than those put Easton, Pa. J. F. E. in after that date, so after some years experience with

the same result, I concluded it was a losing game to seed ECONOMICAL FARM TEAMS. after October 25. I have known my neighbors to seed in Editor Southern Planter: November, but never saw any result but failure. I can't

In looking over an issue of the Southern Planter I no- see any reason whatever for seeding so late in Virginia, tice that a correspondent insists that the big horse, weigh- unless the Hessian fly or other enemy attackes the early ing fifteen hundred, is the size that pays best for farm crop. But I can see a great advantage in early seeding as work. He may be right concerning farms where the prin- the plants will have time to grow and get good root hold ciple crops are wheat, oats and hay but he is mistaken before cold weather sets in and consequently won't be so concerning farms where the principal crops are corn, to- easily killed when the land spews up. I have never had bacco, potatoes, tomatoes and other requiring a like amount any wheat destroyed by flies. While I am on the subject of cultivation. of raising wheat, would say it is much more profitable to

I will allow that the big horses may do good work to the raise oats in Southern Virginia, provided proper judg- plow, harvester, manure-spreader and wagons, but they ment is used in the preparation of the soil and time of make a mighty poor showing when it comes to using the seeding. I have found by experience the best time to sow harrows, drags, cultivators, drills or any other part of the is February. Always get winter seed, the best variety work where they are compelled to walk all day in loose adapted to your locality. My way is where the field is in cultivated soil. sod, to break roughly with a double plow to the depth of Their own weight is their undoing. They sink so much eight inches in September, and let the land lie in this con- deeper into the loose soil than a lighter horse, and must dition until the middle of February, then as soon as the raise their great feet so much higher at every step, that soil is in proper condition run over once with a disk har- the extra effort they must make to simply walk saps their row and then sow and keep disking until soil is in nice strength and vitality so rapidly that they soon become order; finish by running a heavy harrow over the field un- slow and sluggish, even if they do not entirely play out. til quite level. See that no water can stand on the land. I know what I am talking about as I have worked them Unless a very fine yield of grain, oats ought always to be side by side and watched the big horses fag while the sold in the straw as they will bring nearly the same price eleven to twelve hundred horses stood up to the work and although not much good grain is in the heads. at the close of the day were as fresh as any one could ex- In order that a profit be made in raising wheat there pect and as prompt as when they began. must be a reasonable amount of good grain secured from

Another great objection to the heavy horse is that, in the outlay. Oats will grow on much poorer land than the cultivation of tobacco, corn," tomatoes, etc., he will wheat and thrive under more adverse conditions. I sold crush and break more of the tender plants than any ordin- my oats on the local market and bought my flour and and ary man can afford to disregard. Even if you don't lose thought I got ahead of the man who raised his wheat specially control of your temper you will lose several dollars worth had it ground at the mill. Unless your farm is of plants. adapted to the growth of wheat and it is kept up to a high never If you are employing all sorts of men to work your degree of fertility you had better raise oats. I teams you can hardly appreciate this article until you thought it best to seed oats in the fall as they will be in- the have tried each team for yourself and given each a fair jured more or less by a cold winter. While living in trial. Without doubt if I were buying teams to work corn, Shenandoah Valley I was told by an intelligent farmer that tobacco, etc., I would buy mules, weighing ten or eleven oats did not do well in that section and consequently the hundred each, if I could possibly get them. I could feed farmers raised barley instead of oats to feed on. I can pair there al- a of them for what it would cost me to feed one fif- hardly think this is true as conditions seemed teen hundred horse and either of them would do as much most perfect for the growth of oats; the springs being us- work as the horse, do it better and with much less trou- ually cool and moisture abundant. But I would like to ble to the driver. You can work a pair of mules all day hear from some Valley farmers on the subject. Hot, dry and not break as many plants as a big horse would break springs injure the crop here. in an hour. Mules learn their work much quicker than Pittsylvania Co., Va. E. W. ARMISTTEAD. horses and are more prompt, if properly trained. Without Our advice not to sow wheat until the latter half of doubt they make the best and most economi -al farm teams, October up to the middle of November was founded on ex- anyway, when grain is expensive. perience. We rarely have any killing frost before the Harford Co.. Md. E. A. W. middle of October in the Central, Southern and Eastern 1032 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, sections of the State or further South, say in North Caro- ous or have become naturalized here. The most of the lina. Last year the first killing frost was Octoher 31; this crops, however, have to be sown, though all of these not year the first killing frost was October 14. Until after a every year. The following is the list: killing frost it is not safe to seed wheat as the danger Wheat, rye, barley, oats, timothy, orchard grass, tall oat from injury by the Hessian fly is always more or less pres- grass, herds grass, Italian rye grass, Kentucky blue grass, ent over the State until this has happened. injury The June grass, Awnless broom grass, Rough meadow grass, by fly is done the no doubt largely the cause of light yields Rhode Island bent grass, Johnson grass, Randall grass, of wheat in the South. Again our experience has been Dairy Lyme grass, Sheep fescue, Crow foot grass, Giant that wheat after the middle of to seeded October and up red top, Barn yard grass, Smooth paspalum, Broad leafed the middle of November makes a better root growth than spike grass, Nimble Will, Velvet grass, Wild wheat, Fes- wheat seeded before that time. The early seeded wheat cue grass, Bermuda grass, Crab grass, Yellow foxtail, will top growth will to tiller and make more and commence Wild rye, Broom sedge, German millet, Corn (five varie- ever the land; but this tender growth will be cut off by ties), Orange sorghum, Amber sorghum, Yellow milo considerable extent excessive tiller- the frost to a and maize, Kaffir corn, Pearl millet, Sapling clover, Medium ing will result in many more stalks but much smaller red clover, Alsike clover, Alfalfa clover, Crimson German heads. We prefer to seed more heavily and later and thus clover, White German clover, Purple top clover, Japan secure stronger but fewer stalks. It is these which make clover, White clover, Hop clover, Canada peas, Cow peas, the big ears and heavy yield. We once sowed a field of Soja beans, Navy beans, Sand vetch, Native vetch, Buck- wheat the first week in October and resumed sowing in the wheat, Pumpkins, Artichokes. last week in October and finished the first week in Novem- ALBERT R. BELLWOOD. ber. The Novemlber seeded wheat made more than twice as much grain as that sowed in the first week in October though this looked the most luxuriant until far into the HOW TO DESTROY WILD ONIONS. winter. Wheat wants to get root growth in the fall rather Editor Southern Planter: than top growth and later seeding induces this though it As you are aware the presence should not be so long deferred that the ground becomes of garlic (onions) in wheat makes it unfit for milling, and each year there are cold. The experience of oat growers generally is that brought to Richmond thousands of bushels of wheat con- winter oats seeded in September always make the heaviest taining garlic which we are unable to purchase for milling crop. One of the most successful growers whom we ever purposes, and has to be sold to feed dealers for chicken knew in the central part of the State and who frequently feed. The United States Agricultural Department after made seventy-five bushels to the acre, would never sow many experiments, have discovered a way to eradicate the oats unless he could get them in in September. If they garlic from the land which we think will be of great in- cannot be sown in that month then we believe the best terest to your readers. We quote as follows: course is to sow the Virginia gray winter oat in February. ' To destroy the wild onion the United States Agricultural We have frequently known good crops to be made in this Department advises ' to harrow with a disk in the fall way but never so heavy a crop as a September seeding will when the onions are a foot or more high and follow with give.—Ed. deep plowing. The form of deep plowing whicn is the most effective is the one known as trench plowing wheie abont FORAGE CROPS IN VIRGINIA. two plows are used in breaking, the head one cutting three inches deep, while the second one follows in the We have frequently drawn attention to the fact that same furrow and goes about a depth of ten inches. The here in Virginia we can grow probably a greater variety shallow running plow on the next round will turn about plants can be produced in any other of forage and hay than three inches of sod which practically carries all the wild this country and that this gives an advantage section of onions into the deeper furrow left by the deeper running live stock of all kinds which ought not in the raising of plow and will thus completely bury the plants so that to be overlooked by those seeking a location for stock they will not show up again.' people farms and ought at the same time to lead our own This form of plowing should be done in the fall, but in attention to this branch of farming es- to give still more order to make a sure shot doubly sure, break again, shal- better in the pecially now that prices are so- much than low, early in the spring and plant to a cultivated crop, of the capacity of the soils of Mid- past. As an illustration and if careful cultivation is then given, the method thus this char- dle and Eastern Virginia to produce crops of followed is said to be absolute death to the wild onion of Chesterfield Co. acter an exhibit made by Mr. Bellwood plant in that particular field." at the recent State Fair is most instructive. We asked Richmond, Va. THE DUNLOP MILLS. Mr. Bellwood to give us a list of the forage plants exhib- We drew attention to the Bulletin issued by the Depart- ited, all of which we may remark, were luxuriant in growth ment on this subject a month or two ago.—Ed. and to many of which premiums were awarded. Mr. Bell- wood writes us as follows: ONCE WAS ENOUGH. At your request I send you a list of the forage crops 1 prisoner) : "Now, then, which I sent to the State Fair. It does not include all of Magistrate (discharging the crops of this character that may be grown in this would advise you to keep away from bad company." see section, but just what was selected from this season's Prisoner (feelingly). "Thank you, sir. You won't growth on my farm. Many in the list are either indigen- me here again."—October Lippincott's. 1909.J THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1033

MR. SANDY IN HIS GRASS FIELD: YIELD, FIVE TONS PER ACRE.

WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH TEN ACRES OF LAND IN Seeding 3.50 THREE YEARS IN VIRGINIA. Harrowing and rolling after seeding 3.50 Editor Southern Planter: Cutting 10 acres, June 25, 1909 7.00 COST. Hauling to the barn 10.00 Corn and crimson clover crop, 1907-1908. Total cost $177.50 Flowing chilled 10 acres for corn 8 inches deep with RECEIPTS.

plow, March, 1907 , $ 15.00 50 tons of hay at $15.00 per ton $750.00 Subsoiling, 8 inches deep 15.00 Cost deducted 177.50 Harrowing, 4 times with Cutaway harrow 22.00 Planting, May 12, 1907 2.50 Net profit $572.50 Fertilizer, 2 1-2 tons bone meal 67.50 TOTAL NET PROFITS FOR THREE YEARS. Cross-harrowing after corn was up with fine tooth Corn $490.50 harrow, two days 5.00 Crimson clover 169.00 Cultivating four times. 5 days with 2-horse cultivator 12.50 Hay crop, 1909 572.50 Cutting and shocking with harvester, Sept. 5, 1907 10.00 profit on acres for three years $1232.00 Husking and storing away corn 20.00 Total ten Total net profit on one acre for three years 123.20 Total cost $169.50 Average net profits on one acre for one year 41.07 RECEIPTS. The above shows what can be done and has been done in 700 bushels of corn at 80c per bushel $560.00 this county on 10 acres of land in three years. Boone 20 tons corn stover at $5.00 per ton 100.00 County Special corn was grown followed by crimson clover, Total $600.00 and then the land seeded to grass. The land, a few years Cost deducted 169.50 ago, was very thin, averaging from 15 to 20 bushels of corn to the acre. The hay crop was weighed by the fol- Net profit $490.50 lowing method at the time of harvest. Three samples, Seeding crimson clover at the last working of corn. one yard square, from different parts of the field were 20 pounds to the acre, Aug 1, 1907 $ 1 2.00 taken. Each of these were weighed and gave net 19 1-2 Cost of cutting, May, 1908 5.00 pounds green, for the three square yards. Cured (thor- Hauling to the barn 6.00 oughly) the net weight was 6 3-8 pounds. Amount of Total cost $ 23.00 green hay per acre was 31,850 pounds. Cured hay, 10,412 RECEIPTS. pounds. In a dozen instances over the state the same re- 16 cured at $12.00 ton $192.00 tons hay per sults have been accomplished. Cost deducted 23.00 The field of ten acres, since harvesting the hay has beer*, Net profit $169.00 mowed again and about eight tons of fine alfalfa hay wa9 Hay crop: gotten, of which no account is made in the above report. Cost of plowing 8 inches deep, July, 1908 $ 15.00 The stand of alfalfa, herds grass and timothy, for next Harrowing with cutaway harrow 6 times, 6 days year's crop, is promising. with four horses 36.00 Note—Five tons of hay per acre is reported, but by act- Fertilizer, 2 1-2 tons bone meal 67.50 ual weight five tons, four hundred and twelve pounds was Seed, 25 qts. per acre—2 parts timothy, 2 parts harvested. herds grass, 1 part sapling clover. 8 lbs. alfalfa 35.00 Nottoway Co., Va. T. O. SANDY. 1034 THE SOUTHEEN PLANTEE. [November, Trucking, Garden and Orchard.

WORK FOR THE MONTH. and thus hold the stalks together so that the earth will As the crops mature and are harvested pull up and not get into the hearts of the plants when banked up rake into heaps all the weeds, trash and vines and hurn against them on each side. When the soil has been com- them up and thus destroy all eggs of insects, pupa and pacted around the stalks then remove the cord and pass fungoid spores. Whilst this trash and vegetable matter, on to the next row. Do not bank the sofl with too steep if plowed down, would add humus to the soil, yet the risk a slope or it will settle back from the plants and thus of permitting the pupa of insects and fungoid spores to admit light and air to the stalks and delay the blanch- continue protected during the winter from not being suffi- ing. Later in the year, before severe weather sets in, ciently buried is too great to allow this course to be fol- cover the plants with straw or brush or leaves to keep lowed. These insects are so destructive of young plants out the frost. If protected in this way, the stalks may be and the fungoid spores so apt to again appear in the dug from the rows all winter in this southern section. next crop that burning should always be insisted upon and the nee ssary humus should be supplied by seeding Strawberries should be set out this month. Prepare the crimson clover and vetches. It is late now to seed land well and use acid phosphate and potash liberally. crimson clover, but in rich garden land it will usually Apply the nitrogen in the spring as a topdressing after make a sufficient growth before severe weather sets in. growth starts. In setting the plants be careful not to to be worth the chance of seeding, but we would always cover the crowns of the plants and make the plants firm sow some grain with the clover, say, a mixture of wheat, in the soil by treading the soil close to the roots as they oats and rye, and thus certainly insure a cover for the are planted. land and a fallow to plow down. Sow twelve pounds of the clover seed with three pecks of the grain per acre. Asparagus beds should be cleared of the old stalks and Hairy vetch or Winter vetch can be sown with certainty of the weeds which may have grown up on them and this of growth, but this will be later in making a good crop trash should all be burnt and the bed be then worked to plow down. Sow twenty pounds of the vetch seed per down with the cultivator and a heavy dressing of ma- acre with a bushel of wheat or oats, or a mixture of nure be applied. the two, per acre. Before seeding the clover or vetches it will be well to give a dressing of lime at the rate The cleaning up and cutting out of all old canes and of a ton to the acre after plowing the land so as to cor- excessive growth in the small fruit plantations should rect any acidity in the soil, which is very apt to be trou- have attention and the soil between the rows should be blesome in gardens from the large amounts of vegetable broken loose and a dressing of manure be applied. matter usually put into the land. The lime will also improve the mechanical and physical condition of the The planting out of orchards should have attention. soil. We strongly advise the fall planting of orchards in the South. Trees set out at this season of the year will get

Potato onions, if not already planted, should be at hold of the soil and begin to make root growth during once set out. Plant in rows wide enough to admit of our mild winters and be ready to start off more vigorous- horse cultivation and four inches apart in the rows. ly in the spring and they will suffer much less if the Make the soil rich and plant on slight ridges, and put the spring and summer of the first year should be dry. In bulbs deep enough in the land to be well covered. These making the holes for the trees, throw the top soil on ridges can then be pulled down in the spring and the one side and the subsoil on the other, and then break onions be left on the top of the ground to make and ma- the bottom of the holes loose with a mattock and then put ture. This variety makes the earliest green onions for in some of the top soil and set the tree and fill in the the spring market. rest of the top soil first and then finish off with the bot- tom soil. A mulch of manure on the top will be a great Cabbages should be set out during this month for the help to the trees, but do not put this in around the roots. early spring crop in the eastern and middle sections of the South Atlantic States. Prepare the land well bv Everyone ought to have a pot or box of bulbs in mid- deep plowing and frequent cultivation and make it rich winter. They are easy to grow indoors and so very sat- with the mineral fertilizers—phosphoric acid and potash isfactory. It is delightful at Christmas or when shut in- —but be sparing in the use of nitrogenous fertilizers at to the house by heavy storms to have a pot of bright this time. These latter have a tendency to induce too flowers to enjoy. early and tender a growth which the later cold weather It is wise to plant your first lot of bulbs about the will cut back and thus seriously injure the plants for first of October. Florists claim that each month a bulb later growth. Spring is the proper time to apply nitro- is kept unplanted it loses in value. By value they do not gen to the crops, after the plans have commenced to mean price, but soundness and the power to produce grow freely. Lav the rows off east and west and plant good flowers. If you buy a number of bulbs why not on the south side of the rows so that the ridge will pro- plant at intervals two weeks apart, and so have blos- tect them from the cold northwest and northeast winds. soms coming on at different times? You can estimate pretty accurately about blossoming. You must plan on Celery should now be earthed up to blanch it. Take a putting them away in the dark for five or six weeks, long, soft cord and fasten to a stake at one end of the and then when taken out it often means three weeks or row and then tako a turn of the cord round each plant more for the blossoms. 1909.] THE SOUTHEKiX PLANTER. 1 035 REPORT ON THE EXHIBIT OF THE STATE HORTI- ples, exhibited by Mr. W. T. Hood, of Richmond and whose CULTURAL SOCIETY AT THE STATE FAIR. Winesaps measured 11 1-2 inches around. The original To Mr. W. W. Sproul, President Virginia State Horticul- diagram and design comprehended four additional pyra- tural Society. mids to the seven which were erected, a slight misappre- Dear Sir:—A report of the apple exhibit made by our hension of the size and shape of the table causing this, Society at the State Fair held at Richmond October 4 to but of the merits of the exhibit the certificates below will 9, is requested and I cheerfully comply in setting forth attest. We had a pyramid of box and basket fruit in such facts as may interest the average member to the the center, arranged in alternate colors, consisting of Bald- extent that he may devote a moment's time to reading it. win, Albemarle Pippin, Delaware Red, Peck's Pleasant, It was determined last June at a meeting held at Crozet, Winesap, Grimes Golden, Spitzenberg, Pennock and Lady that this exhibit should be made but that on account of producing a most pleasing effect. Then three large pyra- the short crop of apples the Southern Circuit of Fairs mids on racks constructed for that purpose, three smaller would not be visited. Six or eight counties alone were pyramids and 1000 plates of five specimens each com- represented and less than that number of contributors pleted the exhibit. Official photographs in sections, have from any one of these counties. Patrick County, with been taken of the exhibit which the Society can procure immense specimens of York Imperials, Arkansas Blacks, at any time. We felt humiliated that no notice was taken Buckinghams. and others from the Stuart Orchard Com- of our exhibit by the Richmond daily papers, one even re- pany; perfect Winesaps, Bonums and others from the fusing to print the following certificates. Rangeley Orchard Company made a superb showing. The Richmond, Va., Oct. 7, 1909. Belleflowers. Ben Davis and others from Dr. S. S. Guer- It is said by expert judges that the apple exhibit of the rant, of Franklin County, attracted much attention. About Virginia State Horticultural Society in arrangement, dis- 20 varieties of perfect apples from Mr. Jordan 'L. Wood- play, quality, design and general get up is the most at- man were shown from Roanoke County and the Ferguson tractive ever seen in the State and those who have had Orchard Company of Salem, Va., contributed such fine frequent opportunity of visiting National apple exhibits specimens of Albemarle Fippins and six other varieties declare this to compare favorably with any exhibit in the that they were constructed into a special pyramid. Mr. history of the country. We endorse the same. E. H. Stewart of Troutville, Botetourt County, contributed Signed by W. W. IRVINE, the largest specimens of Stayman Winesap I ever saw to (U. S. Gov. Pomologist.) say nothing of five other kinds scarcely less noticeable for J. B. WATKINS, their perfection. Dr. S. J. Gill of Bedford had several (Nurseryman.) varieties of unsprayed apples that ranked well alongside GEO. E. MURRELL, of those that had received careful attention in this re- (Ex-President Horticultural Society.) gard, and our reliable standby, Hon. Geo. E. Murrel of W. T. HOOD, Fontella, took the lion's share of the prizes which is (Nurseryman.) enough of praise to accord any one man. Nelson County 1909. certainly deserves Richmond, Va., Oct. 7, a high seat in the synagogue in the at- tractive I have visited the New York, New Jersey, and Ohio State apples sent by Messrs. James Dickie & Son, of Roseland Fairs and unhesitatingly say the exhibit of the Virginia and by Dr. E. C. Parsons of Massie's Mills. Their State Horticultural Society surpasses them all. apples alone, (over a dozen varieties) would have made a separate exhibit (Signed) G. L. LAMSON. of no mean proportions and just as beautiful and Representing American Agriculturalist. creditable as it was large. Judge J. D. Hors- ley's apples arrived too late to be placed, but they went And it may not be amiss to say that Frof. S. B. Heiges, to Pittsburg and doubtless our manufacturing friends there former Pomologist of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, will manufacture remarks concerning them that will make said in the Lynchburg News; "I have carefully gone over us feel wondrous kind toward their judgment. Albemarle the display and arrangement of apples and unhesitatingly was no laggard in the perfection of beauty, size and qual- say, in all my experience, I have never seen it surpassed. ity of fruit sent by C. L. Wayland, of Crozet, Dr. W. L. It having been my privilege for years to test the fruits McCue & Son and Rev. R. A. Lapsley of Greenwood. Such grown in all sections of the United States I can testify to Fall Cheeses, Northern Spys. Albemarle Pippins, Winesaps, the superiority in quality of those grown in the section and others are rarely seen by many people more than once represented in this display over any grown elsewhere that in a lifetime. These figured in a separate pyramid and in have been submitted to me." the box exhibit. Mr. Stewart Bell of Winchester sent The press of other cities spoke in highest terms of our such an even lot of red varieties, the finest type of high exhibit and competent critics from all over the land gave class, big price, market fruit that makes the other fellow generous and unstinted praise to the display made but feel like thirty cents (a dozen) at a market stall. Our why our Richmond papers chose to ignore us, thus debar- Secretary. Mr. Whately. had some last year's apples, a ring the Virginia public from knowing anything of the whole box. Winesaps and others, but the girls called them Society's efforts to properly advertise their fruits, is beyond "mummies." I omitted to state that Mr. J. A. Jamison, of comprehension. The beautiful effect of this exhibit is not Roanoke, had huge specimens of 4 varieties—some Ben to be credited to any man but to a trio of Richmond's pa- Davis measuring over a foot in circumference. This would triotic young ladies who labored so faithfully and exer- be too long an article to speak further, individually, but cised such artistic taste that made this creation possible. it would be neglect not to notice the beautiful, luscious A circular was sent to interested parties saying advertis- looking Japanese persimmons, large as Grimes Golden ap- ing cards for individuals, corporations or counties would 1036 THE SOUTHED PLAN TEE. [November, be advantageously placed but only one large card was trees sprayed, and pruned to form shape, regularly each sent. This should be attended to in the future. A num- year at the proper season. ber of advertising cards were made by hand and sent with The more careful attention a man gives to his young our exhibit to the Western Pennsylvania Exposition at orchard the better the results will be after they commence Pittsburg where, under the care of the Norfolk & Western to bear. Railway, our finest apples are beckoning capital to Virginia. If anyone contemplates planting an orchard under other in We also sent an exhibit to the Danville Fair which has ideas than this, I strongly advise him to save the purchase itself. great good no uncertain tones spoken for Trusting price of the trees, and cost of digging holes. But if planted result efforts of Society in the fruit may from the the with the intention of giving proper care, I believe that it growers' behalf I am, most respectfully yours, is one of the best paying investments that can be made. The thanks of the Society are due to the General Man- Anyone making a start in the orchard business will be ager, Mr. Mark R. Lloyd, for his faithful services and wise if he joins membership with the Virginia State Hor- for courtesies received before, during and after the Fair. ticultural Society, which has now the largest membership HENRY C. WYSOR. of any Society in the State, particulars as to which may We gladly and cordially endorse everything said of this be obtained on application to the writer. exhibit in the certificates above published. We carefu'ly Crozet, Va. WALTER WHATELY,. examined the fruit and never before saw such a fine col- Secretary-Treasurer Virginia State Hort. Soc'y. lection of perfect specimens and so great a variety. The State that can produce such fruit cannot long be ignored VIRGINIA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY—EX- by buyers for the best markets. This exhibit ought to be HIBIT OF FRUIT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING worth thousands of dollars to the State and it is a pity OF THE SOCIETY, WINCHESER. VA., country. that it could not be sent on tour round the whole JANUARY, 5 AND 6, 1909. —Ed. Special premium open to all North America, offered by Dr. J. B. E"merson of Albemarle Co., Va., open to compe- THE TREE PLANTING SEASON. tition from any State or Canada, of $50 for the best five Editor Southern Planter: boxes (one of each variety of Albemarle Pippin, Winesap, York Imperial, Ben Davis, Grimes Golden., Jonathan, Not long ago I read a paragraph in the Times-Dispatch Spitzenberg. Baldwin, Paradise Winter Sweet, Rome headed "Fortunes in Apple Growing," and specially refer- Beauty. ring to Virginia. The writer recommends our "farmer All fruit growers in the countries named are cordially friends" to plant more trees, and says the demand for the invited to enter for this competition, and to notify the apple is constantly on the increase, and that apples al- Secretary of their entries by December 25th. ways sell. His remarks through the body of the article WALTER WHATELY, are in the main all right, but in conclusion he says: "When Secretary, Crozet, Va. once planted an orchard requires but little or no cultiva- tion, an occasional priming and spraying.—Nature does SPRAYING FOR SAN JOSE SCALE. the balance." Now, as the season for planting is at hand, I want to Editor Southern Planter: take exception to the lines quoted, and to say to anyone The writer wishes to take exception to an article pub- contemplating planting on such advice, and with such lished in the October issue of your paper, under the head- ideas—don't. It is entirely wrong to think that a young ing of "Lime-Sulphur for use against San Jose Scale." orchard requires little or no cultivation, and that nature This article conveys the impression—at least to the does the balance. Nature will help man's intelligent ef- writer—that Lime-Sulphur wash is the sure and standard forts, and no more. Before planting an orchard the site remedy for scale, and that the fruit grower should practi- should first be carefully selected, and should be of good cally avoid the manufactured preparations. land, favorably situated, and to obtain the most satisfac- As to the question of the Lime-Sulphur wash being the tory results, for a commercial orchard, only varieties sure, standard remedy, space will not permit of going into suited to the situation should be planted. detailed records of the large number of tests, but these re- The old idea that the most worthless corner of the farm, sults have been so frequently published that anyone who that won't pay to cultivate in other crops, will be suitable desires can obtain them. For illustration we will refer to for fruit trees, is long since exploded. Having selected a one series of tests, eighteen in number. suitable site, the land should be prepared by plowing, then In 16 out of this total of 18 tests, Soluble Oil killed 100 laid off and cross lined, holes dug, top soil thrown on one per cent, of the scales. In the other two it killed 98 per side subsoil on other, and replaced in reverse order when cent. planted. Buy good trees from a reputable nurseryman, as In not a single one of these tests did Lime-Sulphur kill near your home as possible, for trees grown in the nurs- 100 per cent., in fact, the greatest percentage killed was ery under similar conditions will be ready to start off 96 per cent., and in many of the tests the Lime-Sulphur right away, while those grown in a different soil or cli- killed less than 90 per cent, of the scale. mate take more or less time to get acclimated. Any remedy, which when properly used, leaves even 5 Cheap trees are a poor investment for any man; though per cent, or 2 per cent, of the scale, cannot be considered he may not find it out until ten years or so have elapsed. a thoroughly efficient remedy, as this pest multiplies so Up to bearing, trees should be cultivated in some hoed rapidly that a few scales on the tree in the spring may crop, or peas, each year; the land should be manured, mean that the tree will be literally covered by Fall. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1037 THE PURE SEED QUESTION. Further than this: The statement set forth in your pub- There is widespread interest being taken in the sub- lication are not substantiated by the experience of large ject of improving the quality of ordinary farm seeds. That fruit growers who have gone into the matter in an unbiased there is need of effort along this line is evident to any way and used the two products extensively. In fact, a one who has given the matter any consideration. A great large growers have reported that they have many farmer may plow and harrow his ground in preparation practically eliminated the scale from their orchards by the for a crop, he may spend a considerable amount of money use of Soluble Oil, and were never able to do so with the for fertilizers, but if he uses seed that does not fully ger- Lime-Sulphur wash. minate, his trouble and expenditure go for little or noth- It is a significant fact that those who have been spray- ing. Again, a farmer may work for years to get his farm ing with the Lime-Sulphur wash for the past five years, free from weeds. He may think he has accomplished his or ten years, are still spraying, and in most cases spray- purpose, but if he is not careful in the selection of the seed ing as vigorously as at any previous time. he sows, he may reinfest his lands in one season. A It is not my wish to question the fact that the Lime- great deal is lost to the farmers who sell hay because of Sulphur wash holds the scale in check. Anyone who has the lower price they get for their product when it con investigated the subject knows that the scale can be con- tains weeds. Some of our most troublesome weed pests trolled with that remedy, but all tests go to show that it are carried from farm to farm and from State to State cannot be done as effectually as it can with Soluble Oil. through the medium of the seed trade. The Experiment There have of course been some good reasons for the fruit Station at Blacksburg has been investigating this matter grower being prejudiced against Soluble Oil on account of for some time. We have collected samples of seed on the some of those products having been put on the market by open market and have tested these and numerous other firms who never had any experience in that line, and who samples sent here by individual purchasers. The results put on the market products which were absolutely un- of these investigations were published in Bulletin 184, en suited to the purpose, which resulted in injury to the titled "Impurities in Grass and Clover Seed Sold in Vir- trees: but a Soluble Oil that is properly made, will, abso- ginia." A copy of this may be obtained by any one who lutely injure no tree in any way whatever. The writer makes request for it from the Station. knows of some who have used it on young trees in its pure The writer attended a meeting last winter in Washington state, with no injury. Because a manufacturer of no ex- of the men who have charge of the enforcement of the perience puts on the market an article absolutely unsuited pure seed laws in a number of States. Judging from the for the purpose for which it is sold, is no reason why the discussion at this meeting, pure-seed legislation may fruit grower should be prejudiced against a legitimate ar- be divided into two classes—laws that are so loose and ticle made by those of long experience. general in character that they are of no value, and, others

Referring to the last clause in this article, to which I too strict and drastic to be enforced. Some of the laws, take exception: It seems to me that such a statement on this subject, if carried out, would prohibit the sale of would be given very little consideration by any fair- three-fourths of the seed on the market. The small minded grower. There would be just as much sense in amount that could be sold would then command a price one advising anyone to raise his own fruit and avoid buy- out of reach of most farmers. We need, first of all, a ing it from the fruit grower. There are on the market campaign of education as to the value of good seed and thoroughly good and economical manufactured prepara- how it may be judged. If farmers would learn the dif- tions which are easier to handle and just as economical ference between good and bad seed the solution of the dif- as any fruit grower could make. There are, of course, ficulty would be easy. To make an intelligent test of a on the market products extensively advertised and sold sample of seed, however, is not a simple matter. There are that at unreasonably high prices, but the fruit grower is under about five hundred different kinds of weed seeds no obligations to buy them. we may get in our common grass and clover seed alone. Some of these so closely resemble the seed with which A word in regard to the comparative cost of the lime- they are mixed that they require the skill of an expert to sulphur wash and soluble oil: There are on the market identify them. It is too much to expect that farmers who brands of soluble oil that cost, applied to the tree, about buy seed only a few times during the year will ever mas- one-half the cost of lime-sulphur wash, and these same ter the subject of seed testing. soluble oils have, for all practicable purposes, completely This Experiment Station has analyzed every sample of eradicated the scale from orchards that had previously seed sent in here for that purpose and will continue to been sprayed for many years with the lime-sulphur wash do so as far as the present force is able, without inter- without obtaining any such results, and with absolutely fering with the regular should provide no injury to the trees whatever. work. The State a laboratory where seedsmen and farmers can send sam- The fruit grower should, by all means, remember that ples of seeds to be tested, if this work is to be carried as there is an increased demand for these sprays, manu- on as it should be. Often the dealer knows less about facturers of long experience will exert every effort to put the character of the seed he is handling than do the on the market the best possible article at the lowest purchasers, and the dealers are often victimized by the possible price, and he is a wise grower who keeps in touch men from whom they purchase their stock. Every man with all of the different manufacturers, as this is about should be provided with the means by which he can tell the only way he can keep posted on what is being done; the character and quality of the goods he is purchasing, and he should also remember that prejudice never de- if that is possible, and when this is done there is no veloped an improvement in anything. more need for legislation governing the sale of seeds New York. F. G. STREET. than for any other business transaction. Exp. Station, Blacksburg, Va. LYMAN CARRIER. ;

lor.s THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

Live Stock and Dairy.

DO THE PEOPLE OF RICHMOND WANT PURE MILK The cooler came and he at once applied. Will you be- AND CREAM, OR DO THEY WANT THEIR lieve it that it took two weeks or more before the depart- TAXES PAID? ment stirred themselves to condescend to send the permit. Personally, I should not have waited but shipped the cream. Editor southern Planter: If Richmond wants to inspect dairies outside their cities This farm has made, and is making, an effort to produce they must pay the piper. I understand they do not visit good cream under all sanitary conditions that are possible. New York, Pennsylvania and other States and, therefore, The Washington inspectors have given us a score of 87.8, are discriminating against Virginia shippers only. Is the loss of scoring being chiefly made in two points, one this so? of which is amusing in the extreme. Three points because The Richmond authorities should abide by the State in- the cans were left in a steam sterilizing tank instead of spections and if dairies are scored, as they should be being put out in the sun to dry—and catch the dust after scored, by competent men having had personal experience, being sterilized. But listen especially to the loss of the there should be but little quarrel with inspection. next two points: My barn contains G4 windows, 2 feet G There is no doubt that fear of inspection keeps the inches high—30 opening on a slide—that is, half the win- farmers up to the mark in their dairy work, which is dow space open—and six doors kept wide open in the essential to the business. R. CONROY VANCE. summer, the cows only entering the barn—that has cement Spottsylvania Co., Va. floors which are washed daily—for milking. This communication amply demonstrates that what we The inspector said the ventilation by all the windows have said in recent issues with reference to the city of

was sufficient, but took off two marks because there was Richmond inspection was fully justified and that it is no muslin over open windows. It was pointed out that time the people of the city and the farmers of the State muslin in the summer would keep out a certain amount should co-operate together to either end or mend the of air, and that it would be put on for the winter when system. The true remedy, in our judgment, is the one the cows were kept in. "Well, I can give you full marks we have suggested—viz., to make the State inspection in the winter when I see the muslin." One and a half paramount and sufficient, and if the cities want further for not cooling each cow's milk separately; one for not protection, which would be needless, let them require wearing special suits (the milkers wear white aprons) Pasteurization of the milk by the retailers and thus abso- one and a half for not taking each cow's milk separately lutely preclude the existence of all germs of any disease

to the dairy (we take about every four cows) ; one for not which at present does not, with all The fuss about inspec- drying the udders alter being washed with a light anti- tion, result. It is true, or rather was true up to quite septic, and the other two points being lost in fractions recently, that Virginia dairymen were discriminated for not having smooth ceilings, cleaner windows and against in favor of Northern dairies which were shipping smooth walls. milk and cream to this city.—Ed. The Richmond inspector, however, came out of curiosity and not to score—and considered that our dairy should INCREASED PRODUCTION OF MILK. be scored much higher than that of the Washington in- By First, Breeding; Second, Feeding. spector. Editor Southern Planter: However, we wrote to the Richmond Dairy Company It is evident to all of us tSat some cows produce more asking if they wanted cream, to which they answered by milk than others, or have the ability to produce more offering to take our shipments if we would get a permit. milk than others. This is a quality possessed by cows to That, from the Health Department, seemed easy, espe- a more or less extent. Acting on the knowledge that like cially as the Richmond inspector had seen our plant and produces like, we can, by breeding two animals possess- stated he wished we would ship to Richmond. ing certain powers of milk production, reproduce these The reply obtained to our application was to the effect powers of production in the offspring to a more or less that the Dairy Company to whom we proposed shipping extent. This is a knowledge we all have. We all also must apply "for the permit and pay two dollars." A copy realize that a bull can transmit to his offspring these of this letter was forwarded to the Dairy Company and qualities of milk production to a more or less extent. In no more was heard of the matter. this connection we realize that a bull, pure bred, and We have no particular desire to supply Richmond with descended from animals that have been noted for large sanitary cream if they don't want it, but we certainly production for generations, can influence the production do not desire to pay even so nominal an amount as $2 to of his offspring, even though he may be bred to animals assist the Richmond people to inspect our dairies. of low production. We further realize that the influence Let me however, give an example how the procedure of the bull is increased as the improvement is brought works upon the farmers and upon one in particular. A about by injecting more and more of the blood of the neighbor of mine fitted up a small dairy and began to ship pure-bred bull into the herd. The result of the first cross to Richmond. An inspector came along and found things gives only half the blood of the bull, the second cross not to his liking (and there was no quarrel regarding his gives three-fourths, the third cross gives seven-eighths, desires, as they were reasonable), but he stated that if a the fourth fifteen-sixteenths, and the fifth thirty-one- cooler was purchased he could then again apply and a thirty-seconds. At the end of three years you should have

1 ermit would be sent. the calves of the first cross or the half-bred heifers fresh, 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1030

at the end of the fifth you should have the three-quarter- how much additional material must be fed (after supply- bred animals to the pail, at the end of the seventh year ing the maintenance ration) for each pound of milk pro- you should have the seven-eighths animals fresh, and at duced. It has been estimated that for each pound of milk the end of the ninth year you should have the fifteen- produced the cow should be supplied in addition to her sixteenths animals fresh, and at the end of the eleventh maintenance ration, with .05 pounds digestible protein, year your heifers coming fresh should have thirty-one- .022 pounds digestible carbohydrates and .017 pounds thirty-seconds of the blood of the bulls you have been digestibre fat. Knowing then what must be supplied for using. Now, if you have been using bulls from large each pound of milk produced, the scientific feeder will producing ancestry, it is evident that animals parrying give his larger producing cows sufficient additional thirty-one-thirty-seconds of that blood will very closely nutriment to enable them to produce up to their limit, approximate in production the animals from which the and until their limit has been reached, supplying them bulls were bred. I would advise using each bull for in excess of what their production calls for, thus enabling breeding once on his own calves. I am satisfied in this them the sooner to reach their limit in production. Have way we get better influence on the offspring from the you ever thought that the dairyman who feeds all of his side of the sire and make more progress than if the sire cows alike, regardless of what they may be producing, is changed with each generation. In selecting a sire, may be feeding the dry cows an excess of what they may after discarding the first one, it is very important, if demand in the way of a maintenance ration, and be possible, that a better bull be procured; a great deal of losing just that much, when if this same feed had been progress can- be made with the second bull. We have fed to the cows that had the capacity of producing more conditions that are more susceptible of improvement and milk than what the feed they are getting enabled them to fourth we should see marked improvement in the third and do, they could have made a profitable return from it. generation.. The fifth generation, carrying thirty-one- You can readily see that even the feed that you may be thirty-seconds of the blood of the bulls used we will all using can be fed to much better advantage by giving agree must be almost equal in its production to the cows the subject careful study.

from which the bulls are descended. The question of feeding is one you should all study Are any of you breeding with the idea in mind that you more. You should know the composition of a feed be- can, and are, getting from this source of improvement all fore you buy it; and, what is more important, you should that you can get? Or are you only looking ahead a short know what digestible nutrients a feed contains. For time and instead of building up your herd to larger pro- most standard feeds these co-efficients have been deter- duction simply discarding your cows as they finish up mined, and upon reference to the tables on feeds and their period of lactation and replacing them with fresh feeding you i ,m find out the protein, carbo-hydrates and cows, and cows possibly that do not produce as much as fat contained; also, the percentage of these materials that are those which you have discarded? Is this business? Can dig?stible. You can then estimate the amount of you expect, under these conditions, to build up a herd? digestible protein, carbohydrates and fat that may be con- tained in You have only to think for a minute when you will be the material you may wish to use. The suc- convinced that you are not pursuing a course that means cessful dairyman must not only be a practical man—one able to deal any large amount of prosperity to you in the future. with all practical affairs he may have to Another thought which might well be injected at this face—but he must also be a student. He must understand point: You may. when bringing a cow into your herd all the problems underlying successful breeding, he must also from some outside source, be introducing some contagious have a knowledge of the composition of feeds, the balancing disease that you may not be fully cognizant of until you of rations, which only means feeding the may have lost heavily as a result of its presence. protein, carbohydrates and fat in proportions. Breeding can I will now endeavor to show you how you can increase materially increase the capacity of an animal to produce your milk by proper and judicious feeding, or, as is com- milk, and combined with proper feed- ing, can very monly called, scientific feeding. Scientific feeding only largely increase the production of milk. means a knowledge of what you are doing. Cows should W. D. SAUNDERS, first have what is known as a maintenance ration. To Dairy Commissioner. have a little better knowledge of feeding one should understand that there are FAT CATTLE certain materials or nutrients SHIPMENTS FROM TAZEWELL CO., in a feed which are called protein, carbohydrates and fat, VIRGINIA. and that a cow can only make use of the digestible por- Editor Southern Planter: tions of these materials that may be contained in what Tazewell county has perhaps the finest blue grass pas- she is fed. Now, you must understand that a cow requires tures in the State. Export cattle from this county have certain amounts of these materials to take care of the long been selling at the very top of the market in Liver- waste of the body which is continually going on. This pool and London. It is from Tazewell and adjoining much material must be supplied before the cow can use counties that the finest grass beef in the world any of the is shipped. digestible nutrients for the production of Often the great steers, weighing well up toward a ton, milk and at the same time maintain her body conditions. and driven directly from the pasture to the train, have If, however, she may not be fed a maintenance ration, then had little corn, and, sometimes, none at all, duVing their she will produce some milk even at the cost of materials whole lives. No wonder that Tazewell already cattle command stored up in her body. Under such conditions the highest prices of the markets of the world since she will the waste away to a more or less extent. This we are flesh of the three-year-old is as juicy and delicious as all more or less familiar with. Now the question arises that of a calf. 1040 THE SOUTHERN' PLANTER. [November,

This fall four thousand cattle will be shipped from of everything, in fact—and after paying the men got-d Tazewell. There has been a flood of grass, due to plenty wages and purchase of grain for cows—hope to see a of rain, but cattle are weighing lighter than usual. Per- profit on the investment (of about $2,500), not including haps the shortage in weight is something like fifty pounds the land. a head. Graziers attribute this light weight to the too The "milk will be delivered at the farm dairy twice a day luxuriant growth of grass, the grass being too sappy, it to be separated and with the skim milk hogs will be is said. More sunshine and stocky grass plants would fattened and calves fed. Heifers will be saved and bulls have produced more sugar in the plant and thus in- sold for veal. creased the fat-producing value of the grass. It has been As this is an experiment it is my intention to let you a splendid season, however, for the growth of young cat- know all the details as we progress and at the end of tle and "feeders" will start into the winter growthy and the year a full account will be given of the expenses and well fleshed. receipts.

Of the four thousand cattle shipped from Tazewell If it proves to be a success we will probably extend the 3urke's Garden furnishes about one thousand. Consid- experiment. Of course, much depends upon the man ering the limited area of this little four-by-eight valley who undertakes it, as he will run it as though he were the ievoted to fat cattle, this is perhaps the largest relative owner, although under my directions, and if any profits oroduction of export cattle in the country. The weights arise will have a percentage. R. CONROY VANCE. of the cattle shipped from Burke's Garden run from 1,450 Spottsylvania Co., Va. to 1,800 pounds. The price this year runs from five and We shall watch this experiment with interest and trust a half to six cents. the results will be such as to lead many of our farmers An interesting change is taking place in the export cat- to take up a similar line of work. There is ample need cle industry. Formerly all export cattle were shipped for many such dairies to be established to meet the needs abroad alive. Last year only half the usual number were of the population of the State. We are importing over shipped alive. This year it is estimated that not more 80 per cent, of the dairy products consumed in the State. than one-fourth the usual number will be shipped alive; We are anxious to see some one take up cheese making while it is possible that by another year none at all will as a farm industry. At present there is no cheese made be shipped alive. The whole output will be slaughtered in the State and yet the consumption is large.—Ed. on this side. This is certainly more humane, and more profitable, as well. The outlook for a larger profit to the SHALL WE WINTER THE FALL CROP OF PIGS? producer of fat cattle is certainly encouraging and East- Editor Southern Planter: ern graziers will welcome the glad day. The day of the pork selling at almost the highest price in fifteen big Western ranch is gone; the day of the burning of With loads surplus corn in the Western States will never return, years and the South purchasing thousands of car high-priced products annually, the market hog and the day of the splendid indigenous blue grass pastures of these ought to riv t the attention of the Southern farmer at of Southwestern Virginia is at hand. time, if before; he should do this the Tazewell Co., Va. A. S. GRBEVER. this never and more when the farmer knows, or ought at least to know, AN EXPERIMENT IN DAIRYING. that pork may be produced in the Southeast at one-half Editor Southern Planter: the cost of production in the West. The writer knows that the above statement of cost of pork production has Thinking it might interest you, I am sending a plan of an experiment dairy barn that we are starting on the been made by writers in he South times without number Mannsfield Hall Farms. and as many times accepted by our farmers with the proverbial "grain of salt," and they have gone right ahead producing their single crops of tobacco, corn, cotton, etc., for sale as raw products and purchasing their meat in Chicago. But with common side meat selling for as much per pound as tobacco or cotton, and the proof at hand for use of the ' Southern farmer that he can produce on his farm anywhere in our section pork at one-fourth the

Gittffil, cost per pound of the cost of growing tobacco and one- half the cost of producing the average pound of cotton, it seems to me that the farmer who allows his brain to dictate as to how he shall conduct his business must consider seriously the claim of the lowly hog. And the hog fits in so well with the idea of soil improvement that is abroad in the South with such force at the present time, it being a well accepted fact that the grazing hog is the money-making hog to-day, as he always has been, and almost as well an ace pted fact that grass and other We have cut off about seventy acres of poor land, fenc- sods are the foundation of permanent soil improvement in ing and ditching it off, and with twenty cows are going the South as in every other section. It so happens that to see if dairying can be made to pay if run on a sani- the fall cover crops and sods, that are so very necessary tary basis in Virginia. to the conserving of the fertility of Southern soils during Every penny expended on the cottage and barn— cost the winter months, are the ideal grazing crops for pigs —

1041 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER.

leaves with us on Sunny Home also, so if there is big money in pork production in the At least these are what he South, and almost as big money in building up and re- Farm. A. L. FRENCH. claiming Southern soils, what could be better business Rockingham Co., N. C. sense than combining these two money-making factors and thus secure the profits from each by the growing CATTLE QUARANTINE. of winter pigs on winter growing, soil binding, nitrogen Counties That Are to Remain in Quarantine for ttie Next gathering grazing crops, such as crimson clover, rye, Season. winter oats, red top and sapling clover, etc., all of which Editor Southern Planter: may be grown almost anywhere in the South by giving The Federal and State quarantine authorities have sug- the sowing of them attention at the proper time. gested to the Bureau of Animal Industry to release the With an abundance of these crop to draw on one dollar counties of Mecklenburg, Brunswick, Lunenburg and the corn need have no terrors for the man who is producing Bruton District of York County from quarantine on and 10 and 11-cent pork in out own section, because we have after the first of November, 1909. If this suggestion is found by actual test, not once, but time and again, that carried out by the Bureau of Animal Industry at Wash- good, thrifty, well-bred pigs running on grazing crops, ington—and there is little doubt but that it will be car- such as I have named, will pay $1 to $1.25 per bushel for ried out just as reported—the territory in Virginia to every bushel of corn needed to keep them in a thrifty, remain in quarantine for the year 1910 will be as follows: growing condition. Chesterfield, Greensville, Isle of Wight, Nansemond, But these pigs must be of the "stutchy," growthy sort, Southampton, Surry, Sussex, York (excepting Bruton Dis- must have comfortable, dry sheds, free from dust and trict), and that part of Warwick not included in the New- well bedded for their sleeping places, and must be kept port News Magisterial District, and the county of Flu- free from lice, mange, etc. This last can easily be done vanna. by having on hand a cheap spray pump—such as may he We are indeed sorry to have to include the counties of purchased for two dollars—and every two weeks con- Fluvanna and Warwick in the quarantined territory for fining the pigs in a small space, such as a box stall, and next season, for when one considers the vast territory in giving them a thorough spraying with a preparation of this State which has been cleaned of cattle ticks during any of the cattle dips, one of dip to forty of water, with the last few years, it is distressing to note at the same one-fourth of the amount of kerosene oil added that there time that two counties that were above the line a few is of the other mixture. Gather the pigs up during warm years ago are now quarantined. Nevertheless, the people spells of weather, spray them thoroughly as above stated of Fluvanna county are certainly doing good work now and you will not be troubled with lice if the bedding of to rid the county of ticks, and we hope November, one the sheds be changed and the sheds themselves be sprayed year hence, to take Fluvanna county out of quarantine at the same time the pigs are treated. We have called never to see her go below the line again. Only last Janu- one hundred pigs in the stalls, swept their sheds, sprayed ary the said county of Fluvanna put the "no-fence law" the whole bunch and rebedded the sheds in less than thirty into operation. In the opinion of the writer, the free minutes by the watch. So my readers will readily see range system was the cause of the quarantine being placed that the cost in time is not great. But just keep in mind around the borders of Fluvanna county. Owing to the

the "stitch in time," as it applies as well to the winter free range system, after a few ticks got into the county

care of pigs as it does to everything else with which men they were scattered from farm to farm as well as de- have to deal in this hurrying world of ours. posited elsewhere, in many cases infecting the highways and "commons." However, good work has been done in The fall pig carried through the few winter months we the said county during the last year and now that no have in the South on these grazing crops, fed a small cattle are allowed to run at large there we hope to clean portion of corn and given a very light slop of shipstuff up next season and then place Fluvanna where she be- enough to keep them sappy and strong—will grow right longs when free of ticks—far above the line. along and the first of March will find them big, fine fel- When we look back just a few years and note the fact lows with their tails curled way up over their backs. that thirty three counties in Virginia were then below the Then continue them right along on the crimson clover cattle quarantine line and, on the other hand, now count and rye until these crops begin to get woody, when the only ten counties—two of them having free districts for land on which they have been grown will be ready to next year—which are below the line in Virginia for next turn and be sown to peas and soja beans. Then the pigs season, all of us who are interested in the development will want to go into the common red clover and red top of the Old Dominion, and especially in her live stock in- fields until the first of the early maturing peas are about terests, will be delighted at the progress which has been a foot high. Then it should be peas and grass with a made in tick eradication in Virginia during the last few

little old corn, for Mr. Jim Pig. until August 15th, when years. While as State Veterinarian I have tried to do my he will be ready to take a light feed of soft corn along best in this work, and feel proud of the results, yet with his peas, increasing his corn feed gradually until the Bureau of Animal Industry, Washington, D. C, ha3

about October. 15th, when he will be a great big hog been of the greatest help to us along this line, and I am ready to be turned into cash, and when this cash has glad to acknowledge that Dr. T. M. Owen, Inspector in

been counted you will find, my friends, that it is the Charge, sent here by the Bureau, is doing a wonderful best money you have made on your farm during the year. work in Virginia in tick eradication. As to Virginia's He will have left behind him pleasant memories, a part, the State Live Stock Sanitary Board and the Counts- richer soil, and a pleasant feeling in your pocketbook Boards of Supervisors, together with this office, have sim- 1042 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

ply formed a combination against which the cattle tick of a pure-bred sire in a herd I give below the records

could not continue to thrive - nd reproduce its kind, thus of the grade heifers. the State is fast being cleaned of the pest. Had it been possible for me to have gotten a greater Burkeville, Va. J. G. PERNEYHOUGH, number of grade heifers into the herd and to have dis- State Veterinarian. posed of the original cows faster, the record would have We congratulate the authorities on the effective work been better and would have increased much more rap- done. It means thousands of dollars our farmers. Ed. to — idly. The record of the grades is as follows:

Pounds of Milk to October 1. 1906. INCREASING THE CAPACITY OF A DAIRY HERD. Minnie, first calf March, 1906 4,896 Editor Southern Planter: — Lew, first calf March, 1906 4,014 The most casual observer can see the improvement in Junie, first calf May, 1906 4,057 a dairy herd resulting from the use of a pure-bred dairy Sunday, first calf May, 1906 4,749 bull, but to fully appreciate the improvement (not only Pounds of Milk from October 1, 1906, to October 1, 1907. in the type and general appearance, but also in actual Junie 8,730 results at the pail) records should be kept and carefully Sunday, second calf June, 1907 7,068 studied. Toughy, first calf January, 1907 6,433 is an interesting history The record of each animal *Whiteface, first calf March, 1907 •. 6,264 and contains a great deal of data of special interest to *Minnie, second calf April, 1907 5,649 the breeder and dairyman who is studying his individual *2d Leila, first calf February, 1907 4,766 cows. It enables him to fix in his own mind the values Lew 4,957 of the different animals. Not only is this information Gray Spot, first calf March, 1907 3,602 valuable from the standpoint of the breeder who raises Bunkie, first calf August, 1907 2,403

stock to sell, to the dairyman who occasionally has stock Pounds of Milk from October 1, 1907, to October 1, 1908. to sell, but it is practically essential to the ultimate suc- Bunkie, second calf June, 1908 14,617 cess of the dairyman who should have a guide of actual Junie, second calf February, 1908 11,330 performance to help him select his heifers for his own Lew, second calf November 1907 10,758 use in the herd. The cost of keeping such records is Sunday, third calf May, 1908 10,712 entirely insignificant as compared with the great good to Toughy, second calf December, 1907 9,576 he derived from them. Gray Spot, second calf October, 1907 7,592 The record, if kept for a period of years, is also valu- Crumpy first calf July, 1908 2,808

able in that it shows whether or not any progress is be- Pounds of Milk from October 1, 1908, to October 1, 1909. ing made, not only from year to year, Out also through Junie, third calf March, 1909 12,239 a period of years. It is always in the mind of the Toughy, third calf February, 1909 11,198 thoughtful and ambitious dairyman as an incentive to Sunday, fourth calf June, 1909 10,736 better results next year. It is more than worth the trou- Bunky 10,697 ble—a thousand times more! Lew 8,894 In 1903 the Hollins' herd consisted of some twenty-odd *Crumpy 8 ,339 grade Jerseys, grade Shorthorns, and cows of mixed *Disposed of. breeding—and several grade Holstein-Friesian heife Especial attention is called to Bunkie freshening with calves. There were at that time only two pure-bred Hol- first calf in August, 1907. She has never been dry and stein-Friesian cows in the herd. Several females have in two years and two months has given 27,717 pounds, since been added by purchase, but the bulk of the herd, an average of over four gallons a day for the entire period. which now contains sixteen pure-breds in milk, sixteen The process of elimination and selection has gone on pure-breds not yet fresh, and six grades in milk, was continually and in a short while these fine grade cows born and raised on the farm. will be disposed of to make place for better pure-breds.

In the fall of 1903 I commenced weighing and record- It can be seen that the accurate data as to the capacity ing the milk of each cow. This record is as follows. of the cows will enabl the seller to sell to greater ad- Hollins Herd Record. vantage than he could otherwise. Pounds of Milk It is interesting to note that these young cows are all Per Cow. by a Holstein-Friesian bull and out of cows of mixed

From October 1, 1903, to October 1, 1904 4,000 breeding that averaged in 1903-1904 only 4,000 pounds of

From October 1, 190,4, to October 1, 1905 5,020 milk. JOS. A. TURNER.

From October 1, 1905, to October 1, 1906 6,867 Roanoke, Co., Va.

From October 1, 1906, to October 1, 1907 6,536

From October 1, 1907, to October 1, 1908 8,906 THE COW FEEDING PROBLEMS.

From October 1, 1908, to October 1, 1909 8,913 Editor Southern Planter: It is interesting to note that not as many cows were How many dairymen realize the importance of study- kept during 1907 and 1908 and during 1908 and 1909 as ing the feeding question? The proper feeding of cows is were kept back in 1903 and 1904, and yet the capacity a most important matter and is also a matter of dollars —the average capacity— of the entire herd has been more and cents to every farmer. rhan doubled. In the first place, the cow needs so much feed to main- In order to further demonstrate the wonderful power tain her condition just as she is, and so much in addition 1009.] THE SOUTHERN PLANT Mi, L043

feeder nothing. Does not this for each pound of milk produced—this is no very hard mat- this other cow and cost the feeding some knowledge of what ter to understand. We dairymen all know that "we" make it appear that with can't determine or estimate how much timothy or clover one is doing pays? hay and how much wheat bran will be necessary for A "able is given below showing the different amounts feeds in this maintenance, but we can get this information from of digestible nutrients found in the named and cases to forty persons who have found it out. Scientists have deter- from one pound of the feed named in some be using mined, after a long series of experiments, how much feed pounds in other cases, and i* any one who may feeds lamed may desire to so, he can easily de- is necessary to maintain an animal without !)ss. fn <'.o- these do case the amount of nutrients fed to each ing this, however, they have had to determine the ele- termine in any if any one of his animals is con- ments common to every food which can be absorbed by animal and determine their production will justify. the digestive system and conveyed by the blood to every suming more nutrients than comparative values of feeds portion of the body and used to build up waat? tissues. It is interesting to note the These elements are known as protein, carbo-hydrates and as shown by this table. observe, for instance, that in the case of wheat fat, and we find in every feed these materials in varying We proportions. bran and cotton seed meal the constituents other than balance each other in two concen- The feeder is not interested so much in the amount protein practically the have for comparison only the pro- of these materials present in a feed, but in the available trates named, and we with the protein, the available carbo-hydrates and the available tein (it must be noted that we are dealing only fat in the feed which they propose to use. Only the avail- digestible protein, etc., in these tables). We observe that able nutrients in any feed can be used by the animals to cotton seed meal contains in one pound .372 pounds of which the feed is given. protein; bran, on the other hand, contains .129 pounds of Scientists, therefore, have spent a great deal of time protein in one pound. It is conclusive, therefore, that determining the available nutrients in standard feeds, and cotton seed meal, pound for pound, has just three times a book on feeding will show the available percentage of the feeding value that bran has. In other words, when protein, for instance, in wheat bran, wheat middlings, bran is $30 a ton, cotton seed meal is worth $90 a ton. corn meal, corn and cob meal, and all the grains and by- When compared with bran, when we can buy cotton seed products from the manufacture of grain as well as hays of meal at about the same price as bran then our nutrients all kinds. The feeder, then, with this information, can are costing us only one-third of what they would be if we determine the available protein, carbohydrates and fat in were using bran. A comparison of corn silage with wheat any feed he may be using, unless it be a mixed feed, the straw shows silage to be worth twice as much, pound for ingredients of which are not given, as no one will take pound, and that too when silage is about 80 per cent, water ! and wheat straw only about 20 per cent, water. the time to determine the digestibility of any mixed : eed, the reason being that the assurance cannot be had that a mixed feed will be maintained the same all the time. CORN FODDER CORN STOVER Feeders ought to be shy of mixed feeds the using when Composition Composition constituents and proportions used are not given, while DIGESTIBLE DIGESTIBLE the composition means something the available constitu- ents might be far short of what the feed appears to can- D9 Protein Caibo Fat Protein Carbo Hydrates Hydrates Fat tain. feeder The then wishes to first feed nis cow the neces- 5 .126 1.730 .060 .085 1.620 .035 6 .150 2.076 .072 sary amount of protein, carbo-hydrates and fat for main- .102 1.944 .012 7 .175 2 422 .084 .119 2.268 .049 tenance which have been determined approximately to be 8 .200 2.768 .096 .136 2.592 .056 9 .225 3.114 .108 .153 2.916 .063 .07 pounds protein, .7 pounds carbo-hydrates, .01 pounds 10 250 3 460 120 .170 3240 .070 11 .275 3.S06 .132 .87 3.564 for each 100 pounds of weight of an animal and for each • 077 12 .300 4.152 .144 .204 3 888 .084 pound of milk produced she must have .05 pounds pro- 13 .325 4.498 .156 .221 4.212 091 14 .350 4.844 .168 238 4 536 .098 tein. .22 pounds carbo-hydrate, .017 pounds fat. A cow 15 375 5.190 .180 255 4 860 .1'5 16 .400 5.536 .192 .272 5.184 .112 should be fed protein, carbo-hydrates and fat in excess "17 .425 5.882 204 .289 5.508 .119 of her ability to produce milk until her capacity has been 18 .450 6.228 .216 3(6 5.834 .126

19 .475 6.574 .228 j ,32:! reached 6.156 .133 for milk production, when the amount can be cut 20 .500 6.920 .240 .340 6.1«0 .140 i down until it corresponds about to what the cow is do- ing, but there should always be some nutrients fed in excess so that the cow can have the means of producing CORN AND COB MEAL CORN up to her capacity all the time. Composition Composition It is evident to the reader that two cows standing side DIGESTIBLE DIGESTIBLE hy side and fed the same amount of nutrients, that in Carbo the case of one she might not be producing but a small -3 Protein Fat Protein Carbo Hydrates Hydrates Fat amount of milk and conditions might be such (she might be going dry") that she could not produce a larger amount. 1 044 .60 .029 .079 .667 .043 2 .0-8 1.20 .0i8 .158 1.8 4 .08. On the other hand, the other cow might have the ability 3 .132 1 80 .U87 .237 2 001 12< 4 .176 2.40 .116 to produce quite a little more milk than she might be .316 2 668 .172 5 .220 3.00 .145 .8*5 3 3*> .215 producing if she had more feed from which to produce 6 . 64 3.60 .172 .-.74 4 002 .258 7 .308 4.20 .203 .553 4 669 .301 it. and the additional feed the one cow might be getting 8 .352 4.80 ..32 .632 5.K86 .344 9 .39" 5.40 .261 .711 6.003 .387 over and above what she needed, if transferred to the 10 .440 6 00 .290 .79J 6. 67 J .430 other, might make quite a difference in the production of !044 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

say that clover hay has two and a half times the feeding CORN SILAGE WHEAT STRAW value of timothy hay, and consequently is worth two and Composition Composition a half times as much. When timothy sells for $10.00 a DIGESTIBLE DIGESTIBLE ton, clover hay can be used to just as good advantage

Carbo c rbo at $35.00 a ton. Protein Fat Protein i _ S Fat Hydrates Hydrates We find from results obtained by scientists that the amount of available nutrients to maintain an animal of 10 .090 1 130 070 004 .363 .001 11 .099 1.213 .077 .008 726 .008 800 pound weight per day is as follows: Available pro- 12 .108 1.356 .084 .012 1.089 .012 tein, .56 pounds; available carbo-hydrate, 5.0 pounds; avail- 13 .177 1.469 .091 .016 1.452 .016 14 .126 1.582 .098 .020 1.816 .020 able fat, .08 pounds. 15 135 1.696 .105 16 .144 1.808 .112 Where such feeds can be obtained as corn silage, corn .153 1.921 17 .119 stover, clover hay, wheat straw, wheat bran, cotton seed 18 .162 2.034 .126 IS .171 2.147 .133 meal, we find that 10 pounds silage, 10 pounds stover, 10 20 .180 2.260 .140 21 .189 2.373 .147 pounds wheat straw, half pound cotton seed meal gives as 22 .198 2.486 .154 follows of digestible nutrients: 23 .207 2.589 .161 24 .216 2.712 .168 Protein. Carbohy. Fat. 25 .225 2 825 .175 26 .234 2.938 .182 10 lbs. silage 180 2.2600 .140 27 .243 8.051 .189 lbs. stover 170 3.2400 .070 28 .252 3.164 .196 10 29 .261 3.277 .203 10 lbs. wheat straw 004 .3630 .004 30 .270 3.390 .210 .061 31 .279 3.503 .217 V2 lb. cotton seed meal . . .186 .0845 32 .288 3.616 .224 33 .297 3.729 .231 34 .306 3.842 .238 .540 5.0475 .275 3ft 315 3 955 .245 36 .324 4.068 .252 The totals we find being about as near as we can get 37 .333 4.181 .259 a maintenance ration for an 38 .342 4.294 .266 them to what is required for 39 .351 4.407 .273 800-pound cow. The above then would be an economical 40 .360 4.520 .280 ration for an 800-lb. animal per day at rest for maintenance only. If she should be producing milk then an additional amount of nutrients would be required in proportion as COTTON SEED MEAL WHEAT BRAN she was producing milk. Each pound of milk requires Composition Composition for its production nutrients as follows: Digestible pro- DIGESTIBLE DIGESTIBLE tein, .05 pounds; carbo-hydrate, .22 pounds; fat, .017 Carbo Carbo pounds, then twenty pounds of milk would require: Protein Fat Protein Fat Hydrates Hydrates Digestible protein, 1.00 pounds; carbo-hydrate, 4.4 pounds; fat, .34 pounds, which, added to the ration for mainte- 1 .372 .169 .122 .129 .401 .034 2 .744 .338 .244 .25S .802 .068 nance required for an 800-pound cow, gives as follows: 3 1.116 .507 .366 .387 L.203 .102 Total digestible nutrients—Protein, 1.56; carbo-hydrate, 4 1488 .676 .488 .516 1.604 .136 5 1.860 .845 .610 .645 2 005 .170 10.; fat, .42 required for an 800-pound cow producing 6 .744 2.406 .204 7 .903 .807 .38 twenty pounds of milk daily. 1.032 8 $.208 .272 find after experimenting with various proportions 9 1.161 3 6U" .306 We

10 i 1.290 4 010 .S40 of feed given that 25 lbs. silage, 10 lbs. clover hay, 4 lbs. wheat straw, 4 lbs. wheat bran and half lb. connon seed meal will about provide the amounts of digestible nutrients TIMOTHY HAY CLOVER HAY required, as upon reference to the tables we find the di Composition Composition gestible nutrients as follows: Protein. Carbohy. Fat. DIGESTIBLE DIGESTIBLE 25 lbs. silage 225 2.825 .175 00 Carbo Carbo J3 Protein Fat Protein Fat 4 lbs. clover hay 680 3.580 .170 .-) Hydrates Hydrates 4 lbs. wheat straw 016 1.452 .016

5 .140 2.170 .070 .340 1.7^0 .085 4 lbs. wheat bran 516 1.604 .136 6 .168 2.604 .084 .406 2.148 .102 lb. .084 .061 7 .196 3.03 s .098 .476 2 506 .119 y2 cotton seed meal 186 8 .224 3.472 .112 .544 2.864 .136 9 .252 3.106 .126 .612 3.222 .153 10 .280 4 34Q .140 .680 3.580 .170 1.623 9.545 .558 11 .308 4.774 .154 .748 3.938 .i«7 12 .336 5.208 .168 .816 4 296 .204 As the fat in a feed for the most part serves the same 13 .364 5 642 .182 .884 4.654 .221 purpose as the carbohydrate, we can determine the value 14 .392 6.076 .196 .952 5 012 .23S 15 .420 6.510 .210 1020 5.370 .255 of the fat in terms of the carbo-hydrate by multiplying 16 .448 6.904 .224 1.088 5 728 .372 17 .476 7.378 .238 1156 «.086 .289 the fat by 2.4. We find, then, that the ration we are es- 18 .504 7.812 .252 1.2 4 6.444 .306 timating has as follows: Digestible nutrients protein, 19 .632 8.246 .266 1 292 6.802 .323 — 20 .560 8.680 .280 1.360 7.160 .340 1.623; carbo-hydrate plus fat, 10.884; and the maintenance ration plus the ration corresponding to the production of A comparison of timothy with clover hay shows that twenty pounds of milk, we find as follows: Digestible clover hay has about two and a half times as much protein nutrients—protein, 1.56; carbo-hydrates + fat X 2.4, as is contained in timothy hay, and as carbo-hydrates 10,850. plus 2.4 the fat is approximately the same in both; we can It appears, then, that the ration which has been sug- (Continued on Page 1065.) 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1045 The Poultry Yard.

POULTRY NOTES. Turkeys should be put on full feed now and given extra care and Editor Southern Planter: attention in order to get them in good condition for the National holiday. Present indications are that I have many letters asking this question, "How can turkeys will bring good prices and those who have good I feed hens to them lay eggs?" I written my make have ones should get good prices for them. many times about this question, and will say again what Our flock is gradually decreasing by night and by day. I have so often said. This is the season of rest and re- If any of the readers of these notes can give a sure cuperation for the hens, and it is next to impossible tu method of catching or killing chicken thieves it will be make a hen lay eggs when.she is moulting. Early hatched thankfully received by your humble servant. We have pullets of the small breeds should be laying now if they our house proof against thieves now, but they get them in are from good laying strains and have Lrien well fed. They the daytime. We cannot watch them all the time, and must be mature before they will lay. To be mature in some way the chickens disappear in pairs and trios and they must have been well fed from the day they came quartets about every time we go away. out of the shell until they begin to lay. The large breeds There is much discussion going on through the poultry will not lay until they are seven to nine months old and press about incubator chicks and brooders, and I have they must be well fed to do even this. If we allow our been asked by a number of subscribers to give my views. young stock to run at large and do not give them good I am willing to allow the discussion to proceed as it is care and feed they will not begin to lay until they are going. I have my opinion as to the cause or causes of fully mature no matter how well we feed them at this the frightful mortality and have stated it several times time. A very few of the yearling hens will lay during the in these notes, and I have no reason to change my views. molt, but many of them can be made to do so. Fed liberal It is not always the fault of the eggs or the breeding ly with wheat, cracked corn, soaked or sprouted oats, bran stock, as the incubator men would have us believe. It is and meat meal, with a good run on grass is all that can the fault of the hatching, brooding and feeding combined. be done and all that is necessary to make them lay if Here is my idea in a very concise statement: The chicks they are the right kind of stock. One trouble with many do not have enough fresh, warm air at hatching time, say of the hens and pullets at this time of year is lice and the last five days. Too many are put in a bunch in the mites. The houses must be free from mites and the fowls brooders and the air is not warm enough for them and must be free from body lice. We have tried the old the brooders are not ventilated sufficiently at all times. French method of killing body lice this season and find Chicks are fed too soon and too much at a time and do not it equal to and better than some of the much advertised have enough exercise. If a chick is hatched strong and lice killers. This is to wash the fowls in a strong salt vigorous it does not matter how it is hatched. If it is brine. This is not so very hard to do and is very effectual. kept warm and dry it does not matter how it is done. If Take a large iron kettle and make it full of brine. Make it is fed right and the right kind of feed it does not matter it strong and then make it warm, about 100 degrees is where it is, or how it is, done. Next month I will give right, and keep it at that heat, then in the warmest part my experience with the various machines I have used and of the day catch the hens and pullets—every one of the the way I have succeeded in hatching good chicks with flock—and give them a good soaking in the brine. Be any of them and how I have succeeded in raising nearly sure that you get them wet thoroughly all over to the all the chicks hatched when I followed the course laid skin and drain and press the brine out of the feathers as down by common sense. CAL HUSSELMAN. much as possible and let them have a sunny place to dry and you will be rid of every kind of body lice. Keep the SICKNESS IN LARGE AND SMALL FLOCKS. fowl's head in your hand while washing them so they Editor Southern Planter: will not get any brine in their mouth or eyes. When you are done washing make the brine boiling hot and go over Having promised to give your readers a faithful account the roost poles and the interior of the house and you will of our experience in developing a family flock of large be rid of the mites. Lice and mites breed very rapidly strain Barred Plymouth Rocks to the limit of profit on a during the warm season and if not kept in check they 9C-acre farm—with a 200-acre farm available for the use will soon impair the vigor of the flock and no eggs will of two additional flocks all under my management—and be the result. Grit, oyster shell and fresh water are very having for two years reported progress as to the increase important factors, too, at this season of the year. and income, it is now only fair that I should report my This is a good time to cull the flock for winter layers. experience with certain ailments with notes on treatment If one has more hens and pullets than wanted to winter In the first place let me say that I am no hen-doctor. My over it is better to sell now than to feed and keep then; experience of over thirty years has been with healthy longer. Cull out and sell all the old hens not wanted and fowls. In all that period our flock of Rocks has never been also all the pullets and cockerels not wanted. Prices are decimated by any contagious disease. Occasionally a hen fully as good now and possibly better than they will be would die. This happens in every flock and on every farm later in the season and one will save considerable in the and in every feeding experiment, no matter how conducted feed bill. A good flock of 50 or 100 hens and pullets well if it includes any considerable number cf birds. fed and cared for wlil give a greater profit than twic When we kept twenty hens if one of them developed a this number neglected and allowed to shift for themselves. swelled head we cut it off and thought no more about it. 1046 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November.

But since we have increased flock the to ten times twenty, First of all I would say that the stock bred from was if ten hens are ailing do feel we not "able" to lose them, most important. I believe that 31 generations of big, rug- and so see we must what can be done to save them. It is ged farm-bred ancestors had something to do with the not necessarily true that there is more sickness in large ability of our birds to withstand what threatened to be a than in small flocks, but it is true that as the profit per serious epidemic, for there is no doubt that in .. hen is smaller in a big flock the owner can less readily form this trouble was highly contagious for I brought in afford to stand the loss incident to a normal death rate a vigorous cockerel from the old place and after three than can the owner of a small flock. Consequently where days of close contact with ailing birds he developed about large flocks are kept we should have a hospital room where the worst case on the place. all invalids can be isolated from the flock and kept under We are fore-fending against a repetition of our trouble close watch, and be either killed or cured as our judgment by keeping over a larger number of yearling hens, for our and the nature of the disease may determine. yearlings were hardly affected at all last winter. We have Last winter we had nearly 100 of our largest pullets in culled our young stock by marketing the poorly marked house in a location on fresh cleared stumpland. a new new during the early season. Next by killing the smaller birds to this house in September and all went They were moved in the early broods, and now by systematically killing out well till the middle of January or later. Then I was about those in each brood which are behind their fellows in size for a week. When I returned I heard away from home or vigor. Strong farm stock must be bred from' birds of had found of trouble at the "North House." The children substantial worth, not from parents which have merely number of others three pullets with eyes almost shut and a succeeded in surviving disease. We reaped part of our I investigated were making a great noise when breathing. reward for killing some of our best cockerels which had I was "in for a siege of and said to myself that at last taken a turn in the hospital, when we sold over 5,000 eggs an occasional swelled roup." but I knew that we had seen for hatching this season without a complaint of low fer- past and had once or twic head or a closed eye in years tility. Had we bred from fowls weakened by disease we rubbed them with kerosene and lard and saved them could hardly have madetfhis record. However, this involved a choice lot of birds for which I All sick fowls should be killed. This is a safe rule. But refused a good price, it was our first year with a big had if we have many sick it will pay to cure them first and fight it out unless defeat seemed cer- flock and we must kill later, but do not forget and turn them loose with the in which case, to market the flock would go. We tain, breeding stock. You cannot afford it. lighted basement room and put fixed a coop in a well Vienna, Va. W. A. SHERMAN. those which were either blind or stupid under hand treat- ment. We gave the flock copperas in the drinking water and on several mornings went early to the house, took each solution bird from the perch and immersed the head in a water. Those of equal parts of peroxide of hydrogen and under hand care in the basement were similarly dipped eyes twice a day, and the worst cases had mouth and swabbed out with a tuft of cotton on a wire dipped in the also same solution. When there was much swelling we applied kerosene and lard. Within a week sporadic cases similar in appearance were found in three other new houses far removed from the "North Houe," and in flocks which did not mingle with each other. We stopped all our advertisements and de- clined to ship orders already placed. We hardly had more than a half dozen requiring twice-a-day treatment at any time and we did not lose a fowl, so I am now questioning whether we really had roup after all. As the bad cases recovered they were fattened and killed, for we did not care to breed from anything which had proven so suscep- tible to rouplike affections. With a total of over 300 birds exposed to this trouble it seems little short of miraculous that we should have saved every bird and eliminated all signs of the trouble before OUR TENT IN POSSESSION OF THE "FAIR" SEX. the opening of spring. If our eleven-year-old girl had not A border that is planted in the fall needs some protec- proven such a competent and faithful nurse and surgeon tion in the winter to keep the plants from heaving from we would probably have lost a few which were entirely frost. Leaves of deciduous trees, pine leaves, and hay blind, and were hand-fed for a few days at a time. Her morning and evening ministrations, however, saved their are all good for protection. The protection need not be applied until is well frozen, say about the first lives and eyes and brought them into fine market condi- the ground week in December; nor need the covering be very thick tion. inches is enough to prevent alternate Meantime the two flocks which remained on the old —two or three home place went through the winter without any sickne?" freezing and thawing, by which the plants are thrown out the covering in the spring, just whatever. Now arises a question of prevention or prepara- of the ground. Remove will permit. tion to resist such an attack. as soon as the weather 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1047 The Horse.

THE HORSE. steadily advanced in his chosen profession. The genial By W. J. Carter (Broad Rock). Canadian is from a family which has furnished veterinari- William Aster Chanler has developed a desire to race ans of note for many years, including the Messrs. Hag- in France and has summoned his entire stud to the Con- yard, now of Lexington, Ky., who have at different times tinental Republic. Mr. Chanter's horses are now at the been connected with the great breeding establishment of old farm of Walter Jennings, near Leesburg, in Loudoun J. B. Haggin, Marcus Daly and other widely known own- county, which is one of the richest grazing districts in ers of thoroughbred and trotting horses. Virginia. The stud consists of the fine chestnut stallion Olympian, by Domino, dam Belle of Maywood, by Hunter's In the big training barn at Stoneridge Farm, near Rich- Lexington, while thirteen mares, among them some of the mond, Irving J. Coffin has a string of well-bred trot- choicest bred matrons in America make up the court ters and pacers that are now being jogged on the road of this full brother to the great race horse, Tenny, who and that will be wintered on the place. R. L. Peters was bred at James R. Keene's far-famed Castleton Stu has the horses in charge and those in his hands include at Lexington, Ky. One of Mr. Chanler's mares is Salama, Wealth, 2:10, the brown pacer, by Gambetta Wilkes, 1 Magnolia, Opera, the daughter of Himya that produced the distinguished 2:ll /4, dam by Norfolk, 3670; Dr. brown race horse, Waldo, winner of the Saratoga Special and colt, 3, by Dr. Mason, 2:11%, dam Lady Opera, by Ce- Flatbush. This queenly matron was purchased last year cilian; and Clemmons, the black yearling colt by Wilto- for a mere song before most people knew anything about mont, 2:14%, dam by Dalmarch, 2:11%, a blue ribbon Waldo., Olympian is a magnificent looking horse and the winner in his class at the Virginia Staff- Fair this fall. peer of any member of the Domino family in America. Clemmons was bred and is owned by Mrs. V. K. Gould, He was a two-year-old with Commando, Cap and Bells, of Blue Gap Farm, Lynchburg, and the son of Wiltomont, Conroy and Tommy Atkins, and acquired some distinction is one of the best looking trotting bred youngsters in all by being placed in the Futurity. Seeing that the male Virginia. line of both Himyar and Domino has been singularly

potent, it is thought by Mr. Chanler that Olympian will Royal Penn, the brown stallion, by William Penn, breed on. The son of Domino made a season in tb 2:07%, that reduced his record from 2:13% to 2:10% in Antrim Stud of Dr. James Kerr, at Warrenton, Virginia the first heat of the 2:14 trot and stood for second money before being taken to Mr. Chanler's breeding establish- in the race at the recent Kentucky Trotting Horse Breed- ment, near Leesburg, and there will be some two-year- ers' Meeting, at Lexington, is out of Miss Nelson, 2:11%, olds by him out next season. the dead daughter of Norfolk, son of Nutwood. Royal Penn is one of the handsomest stallions in training and

J. H. McGavock, of the Fort Chiswell Stud, at Max able to trot several seconds faster than his record indi- Meadows, Virginia, has sustained quite a severe loss in cates under favorable conditions. Miss Nelson, the dam the death of Flatlands, which occurred recently and was of Royal Penn, formerly held the record for Virginia due to an attack of pneumonia, which carried the horse bred trotters. The bay mare was bred by Preston Belvin, off in less than two days after diagnosis of the trouble. of this city, who owned her dam, Miss Lassiter, who was Flatlands was foaled 1899, bred by Commodore N. W. said to be by American Clay, but whose breeding was Kittson, in the famous Erdenheim Stud, Chestnut Hill, never satisfactorily traced. Norfolk was then the premier Philadelphia. The chestnut stallion was sired by Imp. sire at Whitby Farm, near Richmond, and owned by the Woodlands, out of Maggie B. B., a great producing daugh- late H. C. .Chamblin. Daughters of Norfolk have pro- ter of Imp. Australian, from Madeline, by Boston, and she duced one 2:10 pacer in Wealth, son of Gambetta Wilkes, out of Magnolia, by Imp. Glencoe. Flatlands was the and the distinction of producing a trotter in that select twentieth and last foal of his noted dam, Maggie B. B., list seems not far distant, as Royal Penn can accomplish who also produced the English Derby winner, Iroquois, the feat when favored bv opportunity. and the close relationship of Flatlands to the latter was frequently a subject of comment when the son of Wood- One of the best looking thoroughbrea yearlings to be lands was mentioned. The greater part of the life of seen around Lexington, Ky., is a chestnut colt, bred by Flatlands was spent in the stud at Fort Chiswell. where E. R. Bradley and sired by Cunard. dam the Virginia the chestnut stallion got a number of winners both on bred mare, Eonic, a daughter of Eon, son of Eolus, and the flat and over the jumps, though, as a sire of cross Mirmai, Merry Day's dam, by Imp. St. Blaise. Eonic, a country performers, his greatest success was attained, as product of the Ellerslie Stud, at Charlottesville, long one from his loins came Land of Clover, one of the best of Virginia's best known and most successful breeding steeplechasers of recent years, and champion of 1903; establishments, was a superior race mare herself, while Gum Honey, Flacus, King Carter, Poorlands, Lizzie Flat. since being retired to the stud she has thrown Royal and others. Penn. one of the best two-year-olds seen on the Canadian Circuit this season. Eonic won twenty-two races, includ- Dr. Fraser A. Smith has returned from a visit to rela- ing the Fleur-de-Lis Handicap. Lissak Stakes and the tives at his old home in Canada and is a busy man at $10,000 Burns Handicap. Penn was her first foal and his veterinary hospital on Tenth street. Soon after his bred back to Cunard, the daughter of Eon, produced the graduation at the Ontario Veterinary College, Dr. Smith yearling colt that now gives promise of making a race located in Richmond and since coming to Virginia he has horse. (Continued on Page 1067.) 1048 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

CHAMPION STALLION OF FRANCE COMES TO S. and gone to England and beat the English at their own VIRGINIA. game. Many of our readers saw at the recent State Fair, the The French gave them their start in the draft horse line great Percheron stallion, "Etudiant" Champion of France, when William the Conqueror crossed the English Channel recently purchased and imported by Mr. E. B. White of and invaded British soil. These Normans took big mares Selma Stock Farm, Leesburg, Va. At present this horse from Flanders that crossed with the English sires made stands as the greatest horse of the breed. He won the the great English Shire or cart horse. The American Championship of France and for four successive years he breeders made the five-gaited saddle horse and the great- won the blue ribbon at Nogent, the greatest Percheron est road horse in the world, the trotter. show of the French republic. Mr. White secured this I made no criticism of Mr. Groome's Suffolk, simply be- horse from M. chief Avelou whose sire he has been for cause I did not want to select any one horse of a breed the past three years. to back my opinion, but I called attention to the fact that he was the best specimen of the breed ever imported to the United States and I asked the readers of The Planter to go to the State Fair and see him, and compare him with the average Fercheron stallion. The Punch may suit England but it has long since been demonstrated, that he

does not fill an American breeder's eye. His Majesty, King Edward of England, expressed the opinion, so I am reliably informed and have seen in journals; that the Armour team of six grade Percheron geldings was in June; 1907, the greatest draft team in the world, as they were shown at the Olympia, and I am led to believe that His Majesty is a good judge of horse flesh, and has seen all of the greatest Shires and Clydes in England and Scotland. Surely this is the best English authority and not a dealer's opinion. Now to show you that I am not partial to any of the French breeds except the Percherons, I think the greatest carriage horses are the English Hackneys; the Eng- lish founded the greatest breed of cattle in the world, the Short Horns, and no other country can compete with them "Etudiant" was posed by a P'aris artist as a model for and the Scotch in breeding the best. Mr. Shepherd of The the big bronze horse on the Nogent le Rotreu show grounds Planter, heard my criticism expressed at Leesburg on in 1907. Mr. Groome's Suffolk Punch and I named the points that This horse, of course, won the blue ribbon at the Vir- were not as good as you will often find in an ordinary ginia State Fair as did several mares from the Selma sta- Percheron of the same weight. This was in the presence of bles, including the thrice champion of France. Mr. G., who is too much of a man to object to an honestly With the addition of "Etudiant," Mr. White has a Perch- expressed opinion even though it does not coincide with eron establishment second to none in this country, all of his own. I am afraid that those . who have started out which emphasizes the fact that Virginia is rapidly forg- breeding "Punches" for farm horses will in a few years ing to the front as a great live stock State. find that it would have been many times surer and cheaper to have gone into the market for their farm horses, but vs. PERCHERONS PUNCHES. . the world is composed of "many men of many minds." Editor Southern Planter: In writing this article hurriedly and then reading it over your readers may imagine In your issue for October you took issue with me in re- I think it possible that some of discourteous, gard to my comments on the Suffolk Punch, and you an- that I am "out of humor" and want to be of nationality is ticipated me by saying that I would say your partiality and therefore I will add that no one any for the "Punch" was because you were an Englishman. more esteemed for his good, straight-forward honesty than Now you strongly demonstrated this fact in your article Mr. Jackson of the Planter by those who have the pleasure when you said: "The Englishman the world over has the of an acquaintance with him, and far be it from me to reputation for knowing a good horse and for having the write or intimate anything to the contrary or to be dis- ability to produce' him, fitted specially to meet different courteous to him. .conditions and requirements and he is not afraid to back Rockingham Co.. Va. JNO. F. LEWIS. his products in these different lines against the world, etc." Now let me call your attention to the facts that stand un- SUDBOURNE DON. disputed and are known the world over: First, the Thor- Editor Southern Planter: oughbred used to be called the "English Thoroughbred" You published a letter from Mr. John F. Lewis in your because it was an English product and has been bred by October issue in which he refers to my Suffolk stallion the lords and kings of England for generations, and there (Sudbourne Don) and makes some statements in regard are in England hundreds to one that this much younger to his importation which are so incorrect as to require a country can show, but Keene, Harper, Whitney, the Lorril- public contradiction. He states that this horse" won over

lards, the Bonners and others have bred horses in the U. all competitors in England, which is not the case as can 1909.J THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1049 be seen by referring to his show ring record published Newcastle in 1844-5-6; at York, Norwich, Exeter, Windsor,

in the September Planter. It is also not true that I gave Lewes and Gloucester in 1848-49-50-51, 52, 53, at Chester in an order for the best Suffolk that was for sale, and the 1858 and at Leeds in 1861. In addition to these more than writer of the letter in question has no warrant whatever half the second prizes awarded during the same period for such an assertion. In regard to the horse's weight, 1 were won by Suffolk horses. But the Society did well to may say that he weighed to-day (October 18th) 1,900 lbs. separate the classes. Prejudice began to run high and on the public scales at Warrenton, and I have no doubt distinct prizes for Clydesdales, Shires and Suffolks that he will, when mature, make the weight specified by enabled the judges to give their decisions unbiased by pre me when I placed my order, that is 2,000 pounds. dilections for particular breeds." So much for the specific statements in Mr. Lewis's let- Mr. Lewis in his article asks "Why has the number of ter in respect to my horse. Your corespondent then in- Percherons in the United States increased 400 per cent, in dulges in certain implications, the point of which I fail to the past sixteen years and the increase in Suffolks has been see. He admitted to me at Leesburg that my horse was a imperceptible?" While this query has nothing to do with good one, and this verdict was confirmed, as far as I could the merits of either breed, I will state for Mr. Lewis' learn, by good judges at Richmond. Mr. Lewis has evi- benefit that the Suffolk horse is mainly bred in a section dently seen very few Suffolks and is not competent, in my of England that is not as large as Fauquier Co., Va., while opinion, to discuss them with the assurance that he mani- the Percheron horse is bred all over France and I venture fests in his contribution to your paper. Such a statement to say that there are more registered Percherons in. Vir- as this: "the 2,000 pound Suffolk is a rarity, and when at- ginia than there are registered Suffolks in England. It taining this weight is not a representative Suffolk, but a may be also interesting to Mr. Lewis to know that in the 'sport' or 'fluke,' " can only have the effect of making its exportation of Suffolk horses for the years 1906 and 1907 perpetrator ridiculous in the eyes of better informed horse the total number exported was 96 head divided as follows men, and will eventually discredit him in Virginia when which averaged 48 head for each year: Suffolks become better known by the farmers of the State. Australia, 20; Argentine, 12; Ireland, 3; South America, My advice to Mr. Lewis is to get away from his Perch- 24; Canada, 23; United States 12; Sweden, 1; N. S. Walesl. erons for awhile—take a rest cure, or, better still, trave Another reason for the scarcity of Suffolks in America about the world a bit with his eyes open, and get some is that they cost on the average more than any other new impressions. H. C. GROOME. breed and I quote a, sale that took place at Stowlangtoft in 1875. Five mares sold at an average of $670 and two 2-year- A GRAND IMPORTATION OF SUFFOLK PUNCHES old colts at an average of $1400 each. One nine-year-old FOR VIRGINIA. mare brought $1025. shipment of seven head was the largest shipment Editor Southern Planter: My own of Suffolk horses that has ever left England for America, I have just read with much interest the article in your while on the same boat that my horses were on there were October edition by Mr. John F. Lewis, apropos of the Suf- 67 head of Percherons and the biggest horse of the lot folk Punch. Having sailed for England on September 8 was not as heavy as my smallest Suffolk. and after spending two weeks in Suffolk, England, visiting I went to England to buy a representative lot of Suf- the Suffolk farms, I landed in New York Monday, October folks, but unfortunately money will not buy the Best, but 4th with seven head of Suffolks and I now feel that I anyway I will deposit $100 with the Southern Planter and know a Suffolk when I see one and that Mr. Lewis has a Mr. Lewis to deposit a like amount that he has not a Perch- great deal to learn. I do not and will not criticize Mr. eron mare at this writing that can win over "Sudbourne Groome's horse but I make the statement that there are Ruby" before any jury of judges that the Southern hundreds of horses in England that weigh a ton and that Planter will select. The horses to be judged as draft I brought with me a mare, "Sudbourne Ruby" that I horses. I will also make the same wager in regard to weighed this morning (Oct. 8) that tipped the scales at yearling stallions. Now in Missouri they would say "put 2,160 pounds and she stood up in her stall from September up or shut up" but I rather believe he will do neither. 24th to October 6th. I also weighed a yearling stallion Piedmont Farm, Marshall, Va. F. W. OKIE. that weighed 1510 pounds that I brought with me. The

above mare weighed 2,400 pounds when I loaded her on a THE MORGAN HORSE. train Sept. 24th in Suffolk. The impression has always prevailed that the Suffolk is a small horse and while he Editor Southern Planter: is not as tall as the Shire yet he has such tremendous Seeing the query advanced as to the wherefore of the girth that he is equal in weight to any breed in the world. absence of the Morgan type of horse during the last de-

I quote from "The Suffolk Horse" written by Herman cade I take the liberty of offering some suggestions as to Biddle and published at Ipswich, England in 1879 as fol- the cause of the elimination of the family, and its char- lows: "For the first three and twenty years of the Royal acteristics from latter-day horsedom. In the first place, Society's existence, a prize was offered for 'the best horse while your correspondent is corect in his summary of the for agricultural purposes' and the various breeds took their qualities of the family (it can hardly aspire to the name of chances among specimens representing every variety. Of breed) attributing to them as he does docility, courage the three and twenty first prizes, fourteen went to Su* and durability, he overestimates their size when class folk horses and the remaining nine represented the united ing them as 1,000 to 1,300 pound horses.

success of all the other breeds which competed. The Suf- The specimens I have known have all been small, light folk horse was placed first at Oxford in 1839; Liverpool animals, such as we would expect to see produced from in 1841: Bristol in 1842; at Southampton, Shrewsbury, and the founder of the race (who was about fourteen hands 3050 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. L November,

and weighed in the neighborhood of 850 pounds) when for more size and finish than would be expected from such bred and grown on such a soil and under such conditions a source, and are therefore inevitably forced to select the as prevailed in Northern New England during the years animals for breeders which carry blood far removed from from 1793 to 1850. The pioneers in those days wanted a the Morgan character. In fact they are seeking to repro- small compact horse of good bone and with the best of duce the Ethan Allen or Daniel Lambert characteristics feet, one which was easy to keep and of a temperament rather than those of Justin Morgan. This family has been suited to the cultivation of a light, stony soil, plentifully called Morgans from the time when "the memory of man besprinkled with tree stumps, with action enough to get runneth not to the contrary" but a study of their pedigrees along through heavy snow an attribute that no low going does not show much Morgan blood. Sherman Morgan, the or pacing horse possesses and these requirements the Mor- link which unites them with the family was by Justin gan blood was admirably well qualified to supply. These Morgan out of a Narragansett mare, presumably a pacer. horses were never great trotters and with the single ex- Black Hawk, the son of Sherman Morgan, was out of a ception of Sherman Morgan and his noted son Black Hawk, pacing mare presumably a Narragansett, as she was al- never have added anything of value to the present day ways known as the "Old Narragansett mare." Here we harness race horse. They had however, a trappy, quick have 75 per cent, of pacing blood to 25 per cent, of Jus- action which produced upon the driver the sensation of tin Morgan, and Ethan Allen, the horse in which the line rapid locomotion and their courage at bottom was of the reached its apogee was out of a "fast trotting mare" of best. unknown breeding. He carried so far as we known only Strange to say that although they were all bred under one eighth of the blood of Justin Morgan, and his wonder- fairly identical conditions, ful speed for his and time, combined irre- and were inbred enough to day with his thoroughly fix the type of the family, they almost alwavs proachable good looks, fine coat and blood like quality, at- failed to perpetuate their good qualities when crossed with tributes which the other lines from Justin Morgan never the larger and longer gaited animals, a peculiarity which possessed, would seem to make it a misnomer to call him a was noticed with regret by the writers on this sub- Morgan horse. Yet even though they as a class failed to ject over half a century equal their renowned kinsman, I have ago. Could intelligent effort have the kindest feeling been brought to bear upon them as a whole by selecting for the race, one specimen of which will ever retain a lov- the large animals for several generations the size would ing place in my remembrance. She was a little bob-tailed undoubtedly have been black mare about 14 1-2 hands all bunched out with mus- increased considerably without loss of the desirable attributes, but unfortunately these owners cle until she would have been misshapen but for the thick generally sought an increase of size by a cross to larger layer of fat that reposed on her well sprung ribs, and over breeds, and when it is remembered that one cross reduced her powerful quarters. She could trot somewhere between the Morgan blood to 50 2:50 and 3 minutes I suppose, but the way she did it made per cent, and the second cross to 25 per cent., our wonder at the loss of the Morgan type you think you were riding in 2:20. Up and down hill, ceases. Nor could these people be blamed for trying to in- over stones, and gullies, the roughness of the road made crease the size and speed of their stock. The average Mor- no difference to her, she only asked that her round little gan was about 14 1-2 ring 'hard to give hands and well under 1,000 pounds in feet should clear and true on a path you weight and in a had. night in the contest with family horses at least one every pound she Many and many a hand taller rind small hours as, wrapped in a fur coat which covered my 100 pounds heavier was inevitably sold for a lower figure first saturated perspiration derived from than his competitor. The only alternative dress suit with was to. develop their speed and tnen the Messenger blood dancing for five consecutive hours with those girls who still with its long she led procession powerful stride combined with increased size linger in my recollections, has the down decided the contest of price against them. The movement those hard frozen Long Island roads, as with every foot inaugurated by the National government to rescue the type fall like a pistol shot, and fire flying from shoes and tires, from rapidly rein, boot, approaching oblivion is commendable, but has, holding her own without check breeching or I fear, come cir- too late. They have purchased some animals with horses that would have distanced her under any and some others have been given them, but an analysis cumstances but those under, which we contended. The of their pedigrees will roads, the temperature near zero, the moonlight show that they carry but little of frozen the blood of their illustrious shadows across the track, it all made no progenitor. In fact I think casting vague a tabulation will show that they carry as a rule more of difference to her indomitable little heart and nimble feet. the blood of Messenger larger and faster horses and some than of Justin Morgan. It is al- I have owned many ways best to remember that although an animal may trace handsomer as well, but there I have exhausted my ad- directly an unbroken line of descent from the foundation jectives, for when you ask me to add better to the best I stock in the male line, that each male progenitor had a emphatically say no! dam from which he inherits exactly half his blood and Mathews Co., Va. PERCIVAL HICKS. if two or more of these dams trace to some other horse there is at once a greater concentration of the blood of this horse than STATE DAIRYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. is found in the single line to the first men- tioned animal. I dare say it might be possible even now The report of the annual session of the State Dairy- in the remote mountainous districts to find Morgan's un- men's Association held, in Leesburg, October 1st and 2d, known to the stud book possessing the family characteris- was crowded out of this issue. It will appear next month tics in a good degree of uniformity, but always combined including an excellent address by Dr. B. T. Woodward, of with the small size of their prototypes, but as I understand the Bureau of Animal Industry, on the subject, of Bovine the Government officials in charge of the work are seeking Tuberculosis. 1909.] • THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1051

Miscellaneous.

HACKNEY STALLION. PATRICK HENRY. A. POLLARD & SONS; HACKNEY STALLION, BAGTHORPE SULTAN, HON. HENRY FAIRFAX; GAITED SADDLE HORSE, PRINCE HIGHLAND, WISTAR ANDERSON.

THE VIRGINIA STATE FAIR. ern exhibitors. They have, however, hung on tenacious- Glorious weather! Magnificent show! Enormous ly and this year they got the lion's share of the purses crowds! Grand success! What more may be said to de- with stock that it will be hard to defeat anywhere. But scribe the Fourth Annual Exhibition of the Virginia where are our Virginia draft stallions? Where are our State Fair Association? splendid herds of Jerseys and Holsteins? Some few Last year it was thought by many that for number breeders were game enough to exhibit and thev fared and general excellence of exhibits the climax had been very well. But we want more of them and should have reached by the Fair Management. Those who enter- them. They should take a lesson from the Berkshire tained such ideas evidently "reckoned without their breeders. hosts," President Henry Fairfax and Manager Mark R. The exhibit of George Souers & Sons, consisting of Lloyd. It astonishes the multitudes that these gentlemen Percheron, Belgian and German coach horses, was an- should have gotten up such a splendid and complete other great attraction. His splendid four horse team of exhibition. Everything con- imported Percheron mares made a striking show. ceivable for the education, H. C. Groome has the dis- amusement and protection of tinction of showing the first the visitors, from a wide range Suffolk Punch at our Fairs of excellent exhibits down to and the stable boy was kept an emergency hospital on the busy leading out "Sudborne grounds, was provided. An- Don" to the admiring throng. other thing, the show was en- "Bagthorpe Sultan," Cham- tirely devoid of objectionable pion Hackney stallion of Eng- features usually found at sucli land and America, and unques- exhibitions. tionably the showiest horse in The wonderful growth of Virginia, evoked thunderous the Fair since its organiza- applause when on parade. tion four years ago has placed President Fairfax, his owner, it in the front ranks of Agri- was complimented on this cultural exhibitions in the horse at every turn. country, and easily leader of Space will not permit de- Eastern Fairs. tailed comment on the numer-

The wonderful impetus it ous exhibits which they justly has given the live stock in- deserve. The Cattle, Swine, dustry of the State is being Sheep and Poultry Depart- reflected not only on our ments occupied every inch of farms, but in the show ring space allotted to them not- also. This is especially no- withstanding the fact that ticeable in the Swine De- great extensions had been PRESIDENT FAIRFAX. partment. For instance, our made to these depart- MANAGER lloyd. Virginia Berkshire breeders came down here the first ments. The entries were more year or two and got badly beaten by Northern and West- numerous than heretofore and the quality of the stock : —

1052 TEE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, higher and the competition fierce in numerous cases. This was especially true of the Red Poll cattle. Proba- bly no more beautiful or interesting sight of the kind was ever seen than when three entire herds numbering about one hundred animals were in the ring at one time. We believe the largest crowd of the week witnessed the judging in this class, and many pronounced it the finest exhibit in the whole show. Dr. H. B. Arbuckle, himself a Red Poll breeder, placed the ribbons and de- clared the exhibit "simply great." The "King Corn" exhibit (mentioned elsewhere) held the attention of thousands of farmers at all times and they seemed no less interested in the farm products display, which contained nearly everything grown on the farm. This Department showed an enormous increase over previous years. The Draft Horse Department invariably catches the crowd. E. B. White's imported Percheron stallion, "Etu- diant " Champion of France, and his aged mare, "Ros- ette," also Champion of France and undefeated in Ameri- ca, were greatly admired. Following are the prize winners in all the stock classes. The poultry awards will be found in the advertising section HORSES AND MULES. Percherons.—Stallion, four years old or over—First, Etudiant; second, Loiser, E. B. White, Leesburg. Stallion three years old and under four—First, Gra- cieux, George W. Souers & Son, Huntington, Ind.; second, Gerdie, George W. Souers & Son. Special prize offered by the Percheron Society of America—First, Gracieux, George W. Souers & Son. Stallion, two years old and under three—First, Hourvare; second, Harmon, George W. Souers & Son. Registry Special—First, Etudiant, E. B. White; second, Gracieux, George W. Souers & Son. Mares, four years old and over—First, Rosette, E. B. White; second, Theresa, George W. Souers & Son. Mares, two years old and under—First, Henrietta; second, Hardiesse, E. B. White. Mares, one year old and under two—Fauna, E. B. White; no com- petition. Belgians.—Stallion, four years or over—Printode Rouli- er, George W. Souers & Son; no competition. Stallion, two years old and under three—Bayard de Burighes, George W. Souers & Son; no competition. Mares, two years old and under three—Kloostermeid, George W. Souers & Son; no competition. Mares, one year old and under two—Gayettedu, George W. Souers & Son; no com- petition. Suffolk Punch.—Suffolk stallion, four years old and over—First, Sudbourne Don, H. C. Groome, Warrenton, Va. Grades.—Mare, four years old and over—Nellie, Stephen Putney Shoe Co., Richmond; no competition. Mare, three years old or under—Ada, H. C. Beattie. Richmond; no competition. Gelding, three years old or over—Rob Roy, J. Thack Snyder, Scottsville; no competition. Pure-Bred Team.—Pure-bred team, any breed or age, either sex, weight not less than 3,400 pounds—First Su- zanne and Theresa; second. Biche and Mistomple, George W. Souers & Son. Grade Team.—Grade team, any age, of either sex. weight not less than 3.400 pounds—Bob and Langhorne, Stephen Putney Shoe Co; no competition. Thoroughbreds.—Stallion, four years old and over First. Longlane, G. Percy Hawes; no competition. Stal- lion, three years old and under four—Heeltaps, B. R. Sel- den; no competition. Stallion, two years old and under

ILLUSTRATION: AT TOP. SUFFOLK PUNCH, SUD- BORNE DON, H. C. GROOME; SECOND, PERCHERON, ETUDIANT. E. B. WHITE; THIRD, BELGIAN, PRIN- TODE ROULIER, G. W. SOUERS & SONS; FOURTH. IMPORTED PERCHERON MARES, E. B. WHITE'S ROSETTE AT LEFT. ————

1053 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. three—Dumbarton, H. C. Beattie. Richmond; no compe- tition. Stallion, one year old and under two—First, Joe Mason, C. S. Luck, Ashland; second, Fondelehr, W. H. Parrish, Richmond. Mare, tour years old and over First, Glittering Glory, W. C. Parkinson, Taylorsville, Va.; second, Aileen Wilson, H. C. Beattie, Richmond. Mares, two years old and over—Brookline, J. T. Temple, Rich- mond; no competition. Mare, one year old and under two—Marie Peyton, W. H. Parrish, Richmond; no com- petition. Standardbred.— Stallion, four years old and over First, Berro, Acca Stock Farm; second, Bow Axworthy, Allendale Stock Farm, Fredericksburg, Va. Stallion, three years old and under four—First, Royal Seal, Allen- dale Farm, Fredericksburg. Va.; second. Dr. Opera, W. A. Veal, Shetland Stock Farm, Va. Stallion, two years old and under three—First, Genteel, Jr., J. Thack Snyder, Scottsville, Va.; second, Bondissi, D. A. Langhorne, Scottsville, Va. Stallion, one year old and under two

Clemmons, V. K. Gould, Boonesboro, Va. ; no competition. Mare, four years old and over—First, Flora Allerton, D. A. Langhorne, Scottsville, Va.; second, Foxy Lambert, Charles T. Jones, Manchester, Va. Mare two years old and under three—Dorothy Warren, A. J. Warren, Rich- mond; no competition. Mare, one year old and under two—Caronia, Langhorne Putney, Richmond; no compe- tition. Gold medal—Stallion, any age. Berro, Acca Stock Farm, Richmond. Gold medal—Mare, any age—Foxy wambert, Charles T. Jones, Manchester, Va. Colts, fillies and geldings, under two y^ars old—-First, Dan Harris, G. H. Harris Richmond; second, Biria, Mendes Brauer, Ricnmond. Colts, fillies and geldings, one year old and under two—First, Jerry Wilkes, Charles T. Jones, Man- chester, Va.; second, Dorothy Longlane, L. G. Irvine, Richmond. Colts, fillies and geldings, under three First, Chester,, Dr. A. J. Hurt, Chester, Va.; second, Cherry Lane, Alvin Garthright, Richmond. Fillies and geldings, three years old and under—Dr. McDonough, P. J. McDonough. Richmond; no competition. Mares and geldings, four years old and over—First, Rob Roy, J Thack Snyder, Scottsville, Va.; second, Daisy Mac, P. J. McDonough, Richmond. Coachers.—French coach mare, four years old and over —Hilda, H. C. Beattie, Richmond; no competition. Ger- man coach, stallion, four years old and over—Falke, T. E. Roberts. Chase City; no competition. German coach, stallion, three years old and under four—Schloser, George W. Souers & Son, Huntington, Ind.; no competition. German coach, two years old and under three—Billy Parker, Clarence Walden, Manchester. Va.; no competi- tion. Hackneys.—English hackney stallion, four years old and over—Patrick Henry, A. Pollard & Sons, Richmond; no competition. English hackney, stallion, three years old and under four— Matchless Mate, Presque Isle Farm, Bermuda Hundred; no competition. English hackney, stallion, two years old and under three—First, Orangehad; second, Virginia Boy, E. B. White, Leesburg, Va. English hackney, stallion colt, under one year old—First, Crescent: 'second, Thistle, Presque Isle Farm, Bermuda Hundred. English hackney, mare, one year old and under two Countess Dagmar, Presque Isle Farm, Bermuda Hundred; no competition. American Hackney Horse Society, spe- cial—First, E. B. White, Leesburg. Va.; second, A. Pollard & Sons, Richmond. Harness Stallion. —Sweepstakes, best stallion, suitable for getting heavy harness or carriage horses, 15 hands two inches and over—First. Orangehad, E. B. White, Lees- budg; second, George W. Souers & Son, Huntington, Ind. Jacks and Jennets.—Jacks three years old and over First, Emperor II., A. S. Harrison, Herndon; second, Dom Pedron, F. and P. A. Rose, Sabot. Jacks, under two years old—First, Emperor III.. A. S. Harrison; no competition. Jennets, three years old—First, Miss Lyra; second, Miss Fairfax, A. S. Harrison, Herndon. Jennets, two years

ILLUSTRATION: AT TOP, RED POLL BULL, H. M. LUT TRELL; SECOND, SHORT HORN BULL, CARPENTER ' & ROSS: THIRD, HEREFORD BULL, LUCE & MOXLEY . FOURTH, RED POLL BULL. CURL'S NECK FARM. ——

1054 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

old and under three—First, Miss Virginia, A. S. Harrison; second, M. J. McGannon, Richmond. Mules.— Four years old and over—First, F. N. Standfield; second, 11. F. Mc'Cleary, Richmond. Three years old and under four—First, Robert Hancock, Richmond; second, Smith Brothers, Richmond. Two years old and under First, Sally, S. G. Cox, Old Church, Va.; second, Sham- rock II., A. S. Harrison, Herndon. Under two years old First, Topsy; second, Bell, A. S. Harrison, Herndon. Pair to wagon or truck—First, F. N. Standrield, Richmond; sec- ond, Robert Hancock, Richmond. Ponies—Stallion, three years or over—First, Steinvorod, Dr. X. P. Snead, Cartersville, Va.; socond, Olof Ohn, C. H. Nolting, Trevilians, Va. Stallion, two years and under three—First, Dixie, C. H. Nolting, Trevilians, Va.; second, Mystery, Dr. N. P. Snead, Cartersville, Va. Stallion, one year and under two—First, Don Ontario, C. H. Nolting, Trevilians, Va.; second, Percy Allen, F. & P. A. Rose, Sa- bot, Va. Stallion colt, under one year—First, Pixy, H. C. Beattie, Richmond; second, Sport, C. H. Nolting, Trevilians, Va. Mare, three years old and over— First, Charmain,

Dr . N. P. Snead, Cartersville, Va.; second. Midget, H. C. Beattie, Richmond. Mare, two years olu and under three

—First, Spirit; second Susannie, Beattie «fe Nolting, Rich- mond. Mare, one year and under two —First, Mermaid, H. C. Beattie, Richmond; second, Princess Bonnie, Dr. N. P. Snead, Cartersville, Va. Mare colt, under one year—First. Evelyn, Dr. N. P. Snead, Cartersville, Va.; second, Rose- land, C. H. Nolting, Trevilians, Va. Mare, three years old and over—First, Liberty, J. P. McDonough, Richmond, Va.; no competition. Gaited Saddle Horses.—Geldings, four years and over

First, Bob White, Forrest Rose, Sabot, Va. ; second, Bran- don, William Gwathmey, Beulahville, Va. Stallion, four years old or over—First, Maeh Wilkes, George W. Endi-

cott, Jr., Gee, Va. ; second, Nutwood, F. & P. A. Rose, Sabot, Va. Stallion, three years old and under four (no competition) —First, Prince Highland, Wistar Anderson, Columbia, Va. Mare, four years or over—First, Lady Watkins; second American Beauty, Forrest Rose, Sabot, Va. Champion stallion, mare or gelding—First, Bob White; second, American Beauty; Forest Rose, Sabot, Va. American Saddle Horse Ass'n Special ,no competition) — Best stallion or mare—First, Prince Highland, Wistar An- derson, Columbia, Va. CATTLE. Shorthorn—Bull, three years old and over— First, H. P.

Hawkins, Stanford, Ky. ; second, Carpenter & Ross, Mans- field, Ohio. Bull, two years old and under three—Elmen dorf Farm, Lexington, Ky. Bull, senior yearling—First, Elmendorf Farm; second, H. P. Hawkins. Bull, junior year- ling—First, Elmendorf Farm; second Carpenter & Ross. Bull, senior calf—First, H. P. Hawkins; second and third, Elmendorf Farm; fourth, Carpenter & Ross. Bull—Junior calf—First, Carpenter & Ross; second. Elmendorf Farm; third, H. P. Hawkins. Cow three years old or over First and fourth, Carpenter & Ross; second, Elmendorf Farm; third, H. P. Hawkins. Heifer, two years old and under three—First, Elmendorf Farm; second and fourth, Carpenter & Ross; third, H. P. Hawkins. Heifer, senior yearling—Elmendorf Farm; first and third; second and fourth, H. P. Hawkins. Heifer, junior yearling—First, carpenter & Ross; second and third, Elmendorf Farm. Heifer, senior calf—First and second, Elmendorf Farm; third. H. P. Hawkins; fourth and fifth, Carpenter & Ross. Heifer, junior class—First and second, Elmendorf Farm; third and fourth, Carpenter & Ross. Aged herd—First. Elmendorf Farm; second, H. P. Hawkins; third, Carpen- ' ter & Ross. Young herd—First, Elmendorf Farm; second, Carpenter & Ross. Calf herd—First, Elmendorf Farm: second, Carpenter & Ross. Four animals, either sex, of one sire—First, Elmendorf Farm; second, Carpenter & Rss; third. H. P. Hawkins. Two animals, of either sex, produce of one cow—First, Elmendorf Farm; second, Car- penter & Ross. Senior champion bull, junior champion

ILLUSTRATION: AT TOP, CHAMPION DAIRY BULL, ANY BREED. ANY AGE. JERSEY. ALLANDALE FARM: SECOND. CHAMPION DAIRY COW, ANY BREED, ANY AGE. AYRSHIRE. KENT BARNEY: THIRD. GUERN- SEYS. W. D. PHELPS: FOURTH, HOLSTEIN BULL, H. A. ROBINSON & SONS. —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 10 Do bull both to Elinendort" Farm. Senior champion cow First, Elmendorf Farm; second, ribbon reserved. Junior champion heifer—Grand champion bull—Grand champion female—First prize and reserved championship, Elmen- dorf Farm. Virginia Beef Breeds.—Bull, three years old or over Bull under one year—Heifer one year old and under two Heifer under one year old—First, H. M. Luttrell, Delap- lane, Va. Herefords.—Bull, three years old and over—First, Luce & Moxley, Shelby ville, Ky.; second, G. W. Carroll & Sons, Syracuse, N. Y. All prizes in classes 209, bull, one year old and under two; 210, bull, under one year; 211, cow, three years old and over; 212, heifer two years old and under three; 213, heifei\ one year old and under two; 214, heifer, under one year; 215, exhibitor's herd; 216, breeders' young herd; 217, get of one sire; 218, produce of one cow, champion- ships; 219, bull, any age; 220, cow or heifer, any age Luce & Moxley, Shelbyville, Ky. Aberdeen-Angus.—Bull, three years old and ovei* First, D. Bradfute & Son, Xenia, Ohio; second, F. & P. A. Rose, Sabot, Va. All prizes in classes 222, bull, two years old and under three; 224, bull, under one year old; 225, cow, three years old and over; 226, heifer, two years old and under three; 227, heifer, one year old and under two; 228, heifer, under one year old; 229, exhibitor's herd; 230, breeder's young herd; 231, get of one sire; 232, produce of one cow; 233, bull, any age; 234, cow or heifer, any age—D. Bradfute & Son, Xenia, Ohio. All prizes in classes 235, bull, three years old or over; 236. bull, two years old and under three; 238, bull, under one year old; 239, cow, three years old or over; 240, heifer, two years old and under three; 241, heifer one year old and under two: 242, heifer, under one year—James Blair, Hartstown, Pa. Galloway.—All prizes in classes 243, bull, three years old andw over; 245. bull one year old and under two; 246. bull, under one year old; 247, cow, three years old and over; 248, heifer, two years old and under three; 249, heifer, one year old and under two; 250, heifer, under one year old; 251. exhibitor's herd; 252, breeder's young herd; 253, get of one sire; 254, produce of one cow; 255. bull, any age; 256, cow or heifer, any age—James Frantz & Sons, Bluffton. Ohio. Devons.—Bull, three years old and over—First, Wheeler Homestead. Bull two years old and under three—First. The Wheeler Homestead; second, H. B. Witter, Frederick, Md. All prizes in classes 259, bull, one year old and under two; 260. bull, under one year old; 262. cow, three years old and over; 262, heifer, two years old and under three; 263, heifer, one year old and under two; 264, heifer, un- der one year old; 265, exhibitor's herd; 267, get of one sire; 268, produce of one cow; 270. cow or heifer, any age—The Wheeler Homestead, except second prize in the last three classes, which was won by H. B. Witter. Fred- erick, Md.- Red Polled.—Bull, three years old and over—First, H. M. Luttrell. Delaplane: second. Curl's Npck Farm, Cot- man: third, George Ineichen, Geneva, Ind. Bull, two years old and under three—First, George Ineichen; sec- ond. H. M. Luttrell. Bull, senior calf—George Ineichen. Bull, junior calf—First and third. H. M. Luttrell; second. Curl's Neck Farm. Cow. three years old or over—First H. M. Luttrell: second. Geo. Ineichen: third. Curl's Neck Farm. Heifer, two years old and under three—First. Geo Ineichen; second. H. M. Luttrell; third. Curl's Neck Farm Heifer, senior yearling—First. H. M. Luttrell: second. Geo. Ineichen. Heifer, junior yearling—First. Georsre Ineichen: second. Curl's Neck Farm; Heifer, senior calf—First. H M. Luttrell; second, George Inpichen. Heifer, junior calf —First and third. H M. Luttrell; second, George Ineichen. Exhibitor's herd—First. George Tneichen: second, H. M. Luttrell: third. Curl's Neck Farm. Breeder's young herd

ILLUSTRATION: AT TOP. POLAND-CHINA SOW. W. M. .TONES: SECOND, YORKSHIRE SOW. WESTMORELAND DAVIS: THIRD. BERKSHIRE BOAR. W. R. EENSOM FOURTH. BERKSHIRE BOAR. E. F. SOMMERS. ——

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— First, George Ineichen; second. Curl's Neck Farm. Calf herd—First, H. M. Luttrell; second, George Ineichen; third, Curl's Neck Farm. Get of one sire—First, George Ineichen; second, H. M. Luttrell; third, Curl's Neck Farm. Produce of one cow—First and second, George Ineichen. Hull, any age—First, H. M. Luttrell. Cow, any age First and reserve, George Ineichen. Cow, three years old and over, giving highest net amount of butter—First and reserve, George Ineichen. Holstein-Friesian.—Bull, three years old and over First, George M. Carpenter. Wilkesbarre, Pa.; second, H. A. Robinson & Sons, New York. Bull, two years old and under three—First, George M. Carpenter. Bull, one year old and under two—First, George M. Carpenter. Bull, under one year old—First. A. R. Scott, Richmond; second, H. A. Robinson & Son. Cow, three years old and over—First and second, Gerge M. Carpenter. Heifer, two years old and under three—First. A. R. Scott; second, H. A. Robinson & Sons. Heifer, one year old and under two—First, G. M. Carpenter; second, H. A. Robinson & Sons. Heifer, under one year old—First, H. A. Robinson & Sons; second, George M. Carpenter. Exhibitor's herd First, George M. Carpenter; second, H. A. Robinson. Breeder's young herd—First, G. M. Carpenter; second, H. A. Robinson & Sons. Get of one sire—First and second, G. M. Carpenter. Produce of one cow, championship First, G. M. Carpenter; second, H. A. Robinson & Sons. Bull, any age—First, G. M. Carpenter. Cow or heifer, any age—First, G. M. Carpenter. Jersey.—Bull, three years old and over—First, Al- landale Farm, Fredericksburg; second. Acca Stock Farm, Richmond. Bull, two years old and under three—First, Parker Brothers, Milford. New York; second, Allandale Farm. Bull, one year old and under two—First, H. L. McLallen, New York; second, Allan- dale Farm. Bull, under one year—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. B. Witter. Frederick, Md. Cow, three years old and over—First, Acca Stock Farm; second, H. L. Mc- Lallen. Heifer, two years old and under three—First, Parker Brothers; second. Acca Stock Farm. Heifer, one year old and under two—First, H. B. Witter; second, Parker Brothers. Heifer, under one year old—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. L. McLallen. Exhibitor's, herd—First, Acca Stock Farm; second, Parker Brothers." Breeder's young herd—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. L. McLallen. Get of one sire—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. L. McLallen. Produce of one cow—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. L. McLallen. Championship bull, any age—First, Allandale Farm. Championship, cow, or heifer, any age—First, Acca Stock Farm. Guernsey.—Bull, three years old and over—First, W. D. Phelps, Farmville; second, H. B. Witter, Frederick, Md. Bull, two years old and under three—First, H. B. Witter; second, W. D. Phelps. Bull one year old and under two—First, W. D. Phelps; second, H. B. Witter. Bull, under one year old—First, W. D. Phelps; second, Parker Brothers. Cow, three years old and over—First. H. B. Witter; second, W. D. Phelps. Heifer, two years old and under three—First, H. B. Witter; second, A. R. Scott, Richmond. Heifer, one year old and under two First, Parker Brothers; second, H. B. Witter. Heifer, under one year old—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. B. Witter. Exhibitor's herd—First. H. B. Witter; second, Parker Brothers. Breeder's young herd—First, Parker Brothers; second, H. B. Witter. Get of one sire—First. Parker Brothers; second, H. B. Witter. Championship, produce of one cow—First, Parker Brothers; second. W. D. Phelps. Bull, any age—First and reserve, W. D. Phelps. Cow or heifer, any age—First and reserve, H. B. Witter. Ayrshire.—All prizes in this section went to Kent Barney, of Milford. New York, with the exception of the first for heifers one year old and under two, and seconds for cow. three years old and over; heifer, two years old and under three; breeder's young herd, which went to H. B. Witter, Frederick. Md.

ILLUSTRATIONS: AT TOP. OXFORD RAM, J. C. DUN- CAN: SECOND. DORSET RAM. FILLMORE FARM: THIRD. SOUTHDOWN RAM, J. C. DUNCAN; FOURTH. SHROPSHIRE RAM. C. F. CARTER. — —

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French Canadian. Bull, three years old and over—First, Jones, Crofton, Va.; third, Grieve & Sons. Sow two years H. B. Witter, Frederick, Md.; second, W. Fralich, New old and over—First, H. Wiseley,; second, M. Yohn; third, York. Bull, two years old and under three—First, W. Fra- A. C. Grieve & Sons. Sow eighteen months but under two lich; second, H. B. Witter. Bull, one year old and under years—First and third, H. Wiseley; second M. Yohn. two—First, H. B. Witter; second, W. Fralich. Bull, under Sow one year old, but under eighteen months—First, A. one year old—First and second, H. B. Witter. Cow, three C. Grieve & Sons; second, H. Wiseley; third, to. Yohn. years old and over—First, W. Fralich; second, H. B. Sow six months old but under one year—First, A. C. Witter. Heifer, two years old and under three—First, Grieve & Sons; second, W. M. Jones; third, M. Yohn. W. Fralich; second, H. B. Witter. Heifer, one year old and Sow under six months—First, W. M. Jones; second, M. under two—First, H. B. Witter; second, W. Fralich. Yohn; third, A. C. Grieve & Sons. Get of one boar—First, Heifer, under one year—First, W. Fralich; second, H. B. H. Wiseley; second, A. C. Grieve & Sons; third, W. M. Witter. Exhibitor's herd—First, W. Fralich; second, H. Jones. Produce of one sow—First, A. C. Grieve & Sons; B. Witter. Breeder's young herd—First, H. B. Witter; second, M. Yohn. Exhibitor's herd—First, H. Wiseley; second, W. Fralich.Get of one sire—First, W. Fralich; second, A. C. Grieve & Sons; third, M. Yohn. Breeder's second, H. B. Witter. Produce of o~e cow—First W. Fra- young herd— First, A. C. Grieve & Sons; second, H. Wise- lich; second, H. B. Witter. Championship bull, any age ley; third, M. Yohn. Brood sow ond six pigs—First, A. First, H. B .Witter; Res. Rib., W. Fralich. Cow or heifer, C. Grieve & Sons, championship boar—First, H. Wiseley; any age—First, W. Fralich. Res. Rib., H. B. Witter. reserve champion, W. M. Jones. Champion sow—First, H. Brown Swiss—All prizes in this section were taken by Wiseley; reserve champion, A. C. Grieve & Sons. Frank Freemyer, Middleborough, New York. Dairy Test.—Cow, three years old, giving the highest net per cent, of total butter fat (Babcock test) —First & sec- ond, Acca Stock Farm; third, H. M. Luttrell, Delaplane. The cow, under three years old, giving the highest net total butter fat (Babcock test) —First, Acca Stock Farm; second, H. M. Luttrell. Grand Sweepstakes—Grand Cham- pion beef bull, any age or breed—First, Elmendorf Farm, Lexington, Ky.; Res. Rib., Luce & Moxl y. Grand cham- pion beef cow, any age or breed—First, Elmendorf Farm, Lexington, Ky. Grand champion dairy bull, any age or breed—First, Allandale Farm, Fredericksburg; Res. Rib., Kent Barney. Grand champion dairy cow, any age or breed—First, Kent Barney, Milford, N. Y.; Res. Rib., G. M. Carpenter. Berkshires. Boars, two years old or over—First, W. R. Fensom, Richmond; second, Otho B. Williams, Gaithers- burg, Md.; third, W. A. Willeroy, Richmond. Boars, 18 months old, but under two years—First, W. R. Fensom; second, Moore's Brook Sanitarium, Charlottesville. Boar, one year old but under 18 months—First, E. F. Som- mers, Somerset, Va.; second, Moore's Brook Sanitarium; THE LORDLY SHORT HORNS ON PARADE—VIRGINIA third, O. B. Williams, Gaithersburg, Md. Boar six months STATE FAIR. old, but under one year—First, W. R. Fensom; second, O. B. Williams; third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Chester Whites—Boar two years old or over—First, Boar, under six months old—First, E. F. Sommers, second T. W. and W. A. McCoy, Mercer, Pa.; second, W. T. and third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Sow, two years old Dever, Lucasville, Ohio; third, H. B. Witter, Frederick, or over—First, O. B. Williams; second, W. R. Fensom; Md. third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Sow eighteen months All classes (same for all breeds) were won by W. T. old, but under two years—First, O. B. Williams; second, Dever, except third brood sow and six pigs, which went W. R. Fensom; third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Sow, to H. B. Witter. one year old but under eighteen months—First, O. B. Duroc-Jersey.—Boar, two years old or over—First, John Williams; second and third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Perry, Wilmington, O. Boar, 18 months but under two Sow six months old but under one year—First and third, years—First, John Perry; second, W. A. Thigpen, Cone- W. R. Fensom; second, O. B. Williams. Sow under six toe, N. C. Boar, one year but under 18 months—First, W. months—First and second, E. F. Sommers; third, Moores A. Thigpen. Boar, six months but under one year—First, Brook Sanitarium. Get of one boar—First, E. F. Som- John Perry; second, W. A. Thigpen. Boar six months but mers; second and third, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Pro- under one year—First, John Perry; second, W. A. Thig- duce of one sow—First and second, Moore's Brook Sani- pen. Boar under six months—First, John Perry; second tarium, third, W. R. Fensom. Exhibitor s herd—First, O. W. A. Thigpen. Sow, two years old or over—First John B. Williams, second, W. R. Fensom; third, Moore's Brook Perry. Sow over eighteen months but under two years Sanitarium. Breeder's young herd—First, E. F. Sommers; First, John Perry; second, W. A. Thigpen. Sow, one year second, Moore's Brook Sanitarium. Brood sow and six pigs but under eighteen months—First John Perry; second, —First & second Moore's Brook Sanitarium; third, W. A. W. A. Thigpen. Sow six months but under one year Willeroy, Richmond. Champian boar, any age—First, E. F. First, John Perry; second, W. A. Thigpen. Sow under Sommers; res. champion, W. R. Fensom. Champion sow six months—First and second, John Perry; third. W. A. First, O. B. Williams; reserve champion, W. R. Fensom. Thig. en. Get of one boar—First, John Perry; second, W. American Berkshire Association special—Best boar and A. Thigpen. Produce of one sow—First, John Perry; sec- three sows under one year old, bred and owned by a Vir- ond, W. A. Thigpen. Exhibition herd—First, John Perry; ginian—First, silver cup, value $50, W. R. Fensom; sec- second, W. A. Thigpen. Breeders young herd—First, John ond, $10, E. F. Sommers; third $5, Moore's Brook Sani- Perry; second, W. A. Thigpen. Brood sow and six pigs tarium. First, W. A. Thigpen. Championship boar—First and re- Poland China.—Bear, two years old or over—First, M. serve, John Perry. Sow, any age—First and reserve, John Yohn, Westminster, Md.; second, A. C. Grieve & Sons, Perry. Xenia, Ohio; third, H. Wiseley, Grover Hill, O. Boar, 18 Large White Yorkshire.—Boar two years or over—First, months old but under two years—First, H. Wiseley, sec- Wheeler Homestead, Kanona, N. Y.; second, Shorb Bros., ond, M. Yohn. Boar one year old but under 18 months Utica Mills, Md.; third. Westmoreland Davis, Leesburg, First, M. Yohn; second, H. Wiseley; third, A. C. Grieve Va. Boar, eighteen months but under two years—First, & Sons. Boar six months old, but under one year—First, Wheeler Homestead. Boar, one year but under eighteen A. C. Grieve & Sons; second, H. Wiseley, third. M. Yohn. months—First, H. C. Beattie. Richmond, Va. Boar six mos. Boar under six months old—First and second. W. M. but under one year—First, W. Davis; second, H. C. ———— ———

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Beattie. Boar under six months—First and second, W. Hampshires—Ram, two years or over—First, J. H. Hall;

Davis; third, Wheeler Homestead. Sow two years old or second, Lovett & Taylor. Ram one year and under two— . over—First—Shorb Bros.; second, W. Davis; third, Wheel- First, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe two years or over—First, er Homestead. Sow eighteen months but under two years Lovett & Taylor; second, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe one year —First, Shorb Brothers; second and third, Wheeler Home- and under two—First, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe, under one stead. Sow one year but under eighteen months—First, year—First and second, Lovett & Taylor. Exhibitor's W. Davis; second and third, Wheeler Homestead. Sow flock—First, Lovett & Taylor. Breeder's young flock six months but under one year—First, W. Davis; second, First, Lovett & Taylor. Ram, any age, championship Wheeler Homestead; third, H. C. Beattie. Sow under six First, J. H. Hall; second, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe any age, months—First, W. Davis; second and third, Wheeler championship—First, Lovett & Taylor. Homestead. Get of one boar—First, Shorb Brothers; sec- Oxford Down—Ram two years or over—First, J. C. Wil- ond, W. Davis; third, Wheeler Homestead. Produce of liamson, Xenia, O.; second, J. C. Duncan. Ram one year one sow—First, W. Davis; second, Wheeler Homestead. and under two—First, J. C. Duncan; second, J. C. William- Exhibitor's herd—First, Shorb Brothers; second, W. son & Son. Ram under one year—First, J. C. Duncan; Davis; third, Wheeler Homestead. Breeders young herd second, J. C. Williamson & Son. Ewe two years or over —First, W. Davis, second, Wheeler Homestead. Brood First, J. C. Williamson & Son; second, J. C. Duncan. Ewe sow and six pigs—First, W. Davis. Championship boar one year and under two—First, J. C. Duncan; second, J. First, Wheeler Homestead; reserve, W. Davis, Champion- C. Williamson & Son. Ewe under one year—First and sec- ship sow—First and reserve, Shorb Brothers. ond, J. C. Duncan. Exhibitor's flock—First, J. C. William- Tamworth—All premiums and championships in this son & Son; second, J. C. Duncan. Breeder's young flock breed awarded to R. S. Hartley, of Youngsville, Pa. —First, J. C. Williamson; second J. C. Duncan. Get of Essex—Boar one year and under two—First, G. J. Camp- one sire—First and second, J. C. Duncan. Ram, any age, bell, Wellington, O.; second, Shorb Brothers. Boar six championship—First, J. C. Williamson & Son. Ewe, any months and under one year First, Shorb Brothers. Boar age, championship—First, J. C. Wiliamson & Son. under six months—First, G. J. Campbell,; second,Shorb Dorset Horn—Ram two years and over—First and sec- Brothers. Sow two years old or over—First, G. J. Camp- ond, Fillmore Farm, Bennington, Vt. Ram one year and bell; second, Shorb Brothers. Sow one year but under under two—First and second, Fillmore Farm. Ram under two—First and second, Shorb Brothers. Sow six months one year—First and second, Fillmore Farm. Ewe two years but under one year—First, Shorb Brothers; second, G. J. or over—First and second, Fillmore Farm. Ewe one year Campbell. Sow under six months—First, G. J. Campbell; and under two—First, Fillmore Farm; second, Westmore- second, Shorb Brothers. Get of one boar—First, Shorb land Davis. Ewe under one year— First and second, Fill- Brothers; second, G. J. Campbell. Produce of one sow more Farm. Exhibitor's flock—First, Fillmore Farm; sec- First, Shorb Brothers; second, G. J. Campbell. Exhibi- ond, Westmoreland Davis. Breeder's young flock—First, tor's herd—First, Shorb Brothers. Breeder's young herd Fillmore Farm; second, Westmoreland Davis. Get of one First, Shorb Brothers; second, G. J. Campbell. Champion- sire—First, Fillmore Farm; second, Westmoreland Davis. ship boar—First G. J. Campbell; second, Shorb Brothers. Ram, any age, championship—First, Fillmore Farm. Ewe, Champion sow—First, Shorb Bros.; reserve, G. J. Camb- any age, championship—First, Fillmore Farm. bell. Cheviot.—All awards and championships went to Kent Victoria—All premiums and championships in this class Barney, Milford, N. Y. awarded to G. J. Campbell, Wellington, O. Lincoln.—All awards and championships went to A. C. Otfier Distinct Breeds.—All awards and championships Fielder, De Graff, Ohio. given to Shorb Brothers, Utica Mills, Md. Leicester.—All awards and champions given to F. W. SHEEP. and W. A. McCoy. Cotswold—Ram, two years old or over—First, Parker Merino, American or Spanish—Ram two years or over Brothers, Milford, N. Y. Ram one year old and under two, —First, Lovett & Taylor; second, H. Homer Jobe, Xenia, Parker Brothers. Ram under one year, J. H. Hall, Port O. Ram. one year and under two—First, H. Homer Jobe, Arthur, Mich.; second, Parker Brothers. Ewe two years second, Lovett & Taylor. Ram under one year—First, H. or over—First, Parker Brothers. Ewe one year and under Homer Jobe, second, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe two years two—First, Parker Brothers. Ewe under one year and over—First, Lovett & Taylor; second, H. Homer Jobe. Parker Brothers. Exhibition Flock—First, Parker Broth- Ewe one year and under two—First, Lovett & Taylor; ers. Breeder's young flock—First, Parker Brothers. Ram, second. H. Homer Jobe. Ewe under one year—First, Lov- any age. championship—First, J. H. Hall. ett & Taylor; second, H. Homer Jobe. Exhibitor's flock Southdown—Ram, two years or over—First, J. C. Dun- First, Lovett & Taylor; second, H. Homer Jobe. Breeders can, Lewiston, N. Y.; second, T. W. and W. A. McCoy, young flock—First, H. Homer Jobe; second, Lovett & Mercer, Pa. Ram one year and under two—First, J. C. Taylor. Get of one sire—First, H. Homer Jobe; second, Duncan; second, T. W. and W. A. McCoy. Ram under Lovett & Taylor. Ram, any age, championship—First, Lov- one year—First and second, J. C. Duncan. Ewe two years ett & Taylor. Ewe, any age, championship—First, Lovett or over—First, J. C. Duncan; second, T. W. and W. A. & Taylor. McCoy. Ewe one year and under two—First, J. C. Dun- Delaine, Dickinson or Black Top Merino—Ram two can; second, T. W. and W. A. McCoy. Ewe under one years or over—First and second, H. Homer Jobe. Ram, /ear—First, J. C. Duncan; second, T. W. and W. A. Mc- one year and under two—First and second, H. Homer Coy. Exhibitor's flock—First, J. C. Duncan; second, T. Jobe. Ram, under one year—First, Lovett & Taylor; sec- V. and W. A. McCoy. Breeder's young flock—First, T. ond, H. Homer Jobe. Ewe two year or over—First and .V. and W. A. McCoy. Get of one sire—First. J. C. Dun- secnd, H. Homer Jobe. Ewe one year and under two Championship—First. J. C. Duncan. Ewe, any age, cham- First, H. Homer Jobe; second, Lovett & Taylor. Ewe Lovett pionship—First, J. C. Duncan. under one year—First, H. Homer Jobe: second, & Taylor. Exhibitor's flock—First, H. Homer Jobe; sec- Shropshire—Ram two years or over—First, J. C. Dun- end. Taylor. Breeders young flock—First, H. :an; second, C. F. Carter, Seven Mile Ford, Va. Ram, one Lovett & Homer Jobe, second, Lovett & Taylor. Get of one sire 7ear and under two—First, G. F. Carter; second, Lovett Jobe; second, Lovett & Taylor. Ram, any & Taylor, Sidney, O. Ram under one year—First, C. F. First, H. Homer age. championship First, H. Homer Jobe. Ewe, any age, Carter; second, J. C. Duncan. Ewe two years or over — championship First, H. Homer Jobe. First, C. F. Carter; second. J. C. Duncan. Ewe one year — Rambouillet. All awards and championships given to and under two—First, C. F. Carter; second, J. C. Duncan. — Lovett Tavlor. Ewe under one year—First, C. F. Carter; second, J. C. & Duncan. Exhibitor's fllock—First, C. F. Carter; second, J. Angora Goats—Ram two years old or over—First, Mann C. Duncan. Breeder's young flock—First, Lovett & Tay- S. Valentine, Stokes, Va.; second, Va. Angora Goat Co. Valancine, lor; second, J. C. Duncan. Get of one sire—First, J. C. Ram one year and under two—First, Mann S. Duncan; second, Lovett & Taylor. Ram, any age, cham- second, Va. Angora Goat Co. Ram under one year—Firsf, pionship—First and second, C. F. Carter. Ewe any age, H. B. Witter, Frederick, Md.; second, Va. Angora Goat championship—First, C. F. Carter; second. J. C. Duncan. Co. Ewe two years or over—First, Va. Angora Goat Co.: 105! 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER.

First, Dr. C. Howard Lewis; second, A second, Mann S. Valentine. Ewe one year and under two Collies—Male— Son; third, Mrs. Howard LeRoy Kerr. Female — First, Mann S. Valentine; second, H. G. Hunter, Dos- Pollard & second, J. Harrison Tabb, well, Va. Ewe under one year—First, Mann S. Valentine; —First, Anton II. Thierman; First, M. Hicks' second, H. B. Witter. Exhibitor's flock—First, Mann S. third, H. M. McMannaway. Puppies— Valentine; second Va. Angora Goa-t Co. Breeders young second, W. Gay Smith; third, Mrs. Elmo S. Redwood Pollard Sons. flock—First, H. G. Hunter; second, H. B. Witter. Ram, Championship—A. & any age, championship— First, Va. Angora Goat Co. Ewe Dachsunds—Male—First and championship, Dr. Chas. H any age, championship—First, Mann S. Valentine. Epps. Setters—Male—First, Arthur O. Johnson; second, Perr? DOGS. Brothers; third, M. H. Omohundro. Female—First, A. L Pointers—Male—First, H. M. Wilkerson; second, E. F. Blair; second, A. L. Blair; third, M. H. Omohundro. Pup Woodall; third, Andrew J. Warren. Female—First, John pies—First and second, P. J. Archer. Championship- W. Brauer, Jr.; second, Dean Garthright; third, Dean Arthur O. Johnson. Garthright7 Puppies—First, Le Roy E. Brown. Foxhounds—Male—First and second, W. A. Davis. Pup Beagles—Male—First, Beattie & Walton. Female—First, pies—First and second, Roy S. Robins. and second, Beattie & Walton. Championship—Beattie & Grand Championship—Arthur O. Johnson. Tomahawk Walton. English Setter.

•KING CORN"—SWEEPSTAKES SINGLE, TEN AND TWENTY EARS, WHITE AND YELLOW.

"KING CORN" AT THE FAIR. the good and bad points of each ear of corn but gave many valuable hints on the art of corn breeding. If there was any single exhibit at the recent State Fair He expressed great surprise at the quality and extent which attracted most attention it must have been the of the exhibit and at the interest manifested in corn grow corn. Under stimulus of an additional $1,200 in special ing in Virginia. purses contributed by public spirited newspapers, corpor- We are all hoping to have a much better and larger ations and individuals, some 500 farmers entered about exhibit next year with purses to correspond and take 12,000 ears of corn. pleasure in offering our services and our share of the Professor B. W. Crosley of the Iowa Experiment Sta- purses to accomplish this end. There is no doubt what tion, Ames, la., was judge and the selection was a most ever of the enormous and lasting good which has been happy one. He went at his task like a veteran and much accomplished by this maiden effort to increase the qual- to the edification of the onlookers, explained not only ity and yield of the corn crop in the State. — ——

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The winners, and indeed all the exhibitors, deserve est and finest sunflower—First, A. L. Brady, Edlow, Va.; congratulations and we heartily extend ours. Below are second, W. C. Parkinson. Most complete display of va- the awards: — rieites of whole plants, including wheat, corn, clover and Best Single Ear White Corn "King Corn" prize, J. grasses—First, James Bellwood; second, C. E. Meinhard. L. Scott, Vinita, Va.; first premium, J. T. Thornton, Port Sweepstakes, Best quarter bushel wheat, any variety Royal, Va.; second C. U. Gravatt, Port Royal, Va.; third, First, Wm. T. Coyner, Jr. Sweepstake, best ten ears corn, Berkley D. Adams, Charlotte County; fourth, C. U. Gravatt, any variety—First, W. S. Morton; second, Aug. Manicke, Port Royal, Va. fifth, W. C. Cussins, Nathalie, Va.; sixth, News Ferry, Va. Sweepstake, best ear corn, any variety G. Y. Hundley, Scottsburg, Va.; seventh, J. S. Woodyard, —W. H. Dorin, Mt. Laurel, Va. Sweepstake, Display of Chase City. — grain, grasses and forage crops in grain and stalk; 25 Best Ten Ears White Corn "King Corn" prize, Berk- samples must be shown—First, Mrs. A. J. Smith, Hickory ley D. Adams, Charlotte county; first, C. TJ. Gravatt, Port Hill, Va.; second, Paul Sedivy. Largest yield per acre, Royal, Va. third, H. M. Luttrell, Delaplane; fourth, William not less than one and one-half bushels shucked corn and 12 L. Wood, Ashland; fifth, S. R. Wingo; sixth, A. F. Turner, stalks to be shown—First, highland, Mrs. A. C. Bransford, Port Royal; seventh, W. P. Smith & Son, Nutbush. Shirley, Va., 147 bushels; second, highland, C. U. Gravatt, Best Twenty Ears White Corn—"King Corn" prize, J. Port Royal, Va. 128 bu.; First, lowgrounds, Jno. A. Arch- E. Conner, Mt. Laurel, Va.; first, A. F. Turner, Port Royal, er, Richmond, Va. 144 bu.; second, C. R. Kennon, Bosco- Va.; second, C. U. Gravatt, Port Royal; third, T. T. Taylor, bel, Va., 112 bu. Largest yield per acre, grasses, alfalfa. Broadford, Va.; fourth, J. H. C. Beverly, Chance, Va.; —First, W. C. Parkinson. Wax beans—First, L. E. Kem- fifth, Albert Herzig, Meherrin, Va.; sixth, H. M. Luttrell, merer, Richmond, Va. Stringless beans—First, Elmer F. Delaplane, Va.; seventh, Presque Isle Farm, Bermuda Affeldt, Brook Hill, Va.; second, Garland Hanes, Barton Hundred, Va. Heights, Va. Pole Lima beans—First, Elmer F. Affeldt; Best Single Ear Yellow Corn —"King Corn" prize, Joe second, Garland Hanes. Flat head cabbage—First, Gar- Parkinson, Taylorsville, Va.; first, A. G. Morton, R. F. D. land Hanes; second, Chas. Smith, Sr., Dumbarton, Va. 5, Richmond, Va.; second, W. H. Dorin, Mt. Laurel, Va.; Heaviest head cabbage—First, Garland Hanes. Egg plants third, C. W. Tompkins & Son; fourth, W. C. Parkinson, —First, Chas. I. Smith, Jr.; second, Chas. I Smith, Sr. Taylorsville, Va.; fifth, J. E. Wheelwright, Buckhead, Va.; Okra—First, Chas. I. Smith, Jr.; second, Chas. I. Smith, sixth, J. E. Conner, Mt. Laurel, Va.; seventh, W. H. Dorin, Sr. Lettuce—First, A. P. Zellar, R .F. D. 5, Richmond, Va.; Mt. Laurel, Va. second, Chas. I. Smith, Jr. Parsley—First, Chas I. Smith, Best Ten Ears Yellow Corn—"King Corn" prize, W. C. Jr.; second, Elmer F. Affeldt. Peas in pod—First, W. H. Parkinson, Taylorville, Va.; first, J. E. Connor, Mt. Laurel, Sanders, Dumbarton, Va. Bull-nosed peppers—Chas. I. Va.; second, A. G. Morton, R. F. D. 5, Richmond; third, Smith, Sr.; second, Chas. I. Smith, Jr. Peppers, any other W. H. Dorin, Mt. Laurel, Va.; fourth, J. B. Clayton; fifth, variety—First, W. S. Morton, second, Garland Hanos. C. W. Thompson & Son; sixth, Catoctin Farmers Club, Peppers best six plants, shown in pods—First Elmer F. Waterford, Va. Affeldt Spinach—First, A. P. Zellar; second, Garland Best Twenty Ears Yellow Corn—"King Corn" prize, W. Hanes. Tomatoes, red—First, J. S. Dowdy, Belona, Va.; W. Route, Roanoke, Va.; (sweepstakes). second, W. H. Sanders. Tomatoes, purpie—First, W. H. Best Collection single, ten and twenty Ears, Whrte or Sanders; second, H. R. Sanders, Dumbarton, Va. Celery, Yellow—W. H. Dorin, Mt. Laurel, Halifax county. white—First, Elmer F. Affeldt; second, Chas. I. Smith, Best Ten Ears, Any Variety—First, W. S. Morton, Char- Jr. Crook neck squash—First, A. P. Zeller. White bush First, lotte Courthouse, Va. ; second, August Manicke, News Fer- squash—First, J. S. Dowdy Cashaw squash— Otho ry, Hailfax county, Va. M. Cockes, Elberon, Va. Any other variety squash—First, Best Single Ear, Any Variety—W. H. Dorin, Mt. Laurel, Elmer F. Affeldt. Heaviest squash—Garland Hanes. Wat- Va. ermelons—First, W. S. Morton; second, W. S. Morton. Largest Yield Per Acre—Not less than one and one-half Sweet pumpkins—First, Chas. I. Smith, Sr. Field pump- bushels per acre shucked corn and twelve stalks to be kins—First, Joseph Guza, Mattoax, Va.; second, James shown, divided in two parts, highland and lowland. High- Bellwood. Largest pumpkin—First, James Bellwood; sec- varie- land—First, C. U. Gravatt, Port Royal, Va.; second, W. C. ond, Chas. I. Smith, Jr. Potatoes, collection of ten Parkinson, Taylorsville, Va. Lowland—First, Mrs. A. C. ties—First.W. H. Sanders. Peck early Irish potatoes Va.; second, Bransford, Shirley, Va. ; second, John A. Archer, Rich First, J. A. Bumgardner, Staunton, W. W. mond, R. F. D. No. 5. Sproul, Middlebrook, Va. Late Irish potatoes—First .and Ten Ears Pop Corn—First, W. S. Morton, Charlotte C. second, W. W. Sproul. White sweet potatoes—First, W. F. Affeldt. Jersey yellow sweet H., Va. ; second, W. C. Parkinson, Taylorsville, Va. ; third, S. Morton; second, Elmer W. S. Morton. potatoes—First, Chas. I. Smith, Sr.; second, W. H. San- Ten Ears Sweet Corn—First, James Bellwood, Man- ders. White Yams—First, W. H. Sanders; second, H. R. chester, Va. Sanders. Beets, for table use—First, Chas. I. Smith, Jr.; Display of Varieties of Corn on Stalk—First, James second, Chas. I. Smith, Sr. Beets, for stock use—First, W. Bellwood. C. Parkinson; second, W. P. Smith & Son, Nutbush, Va. Largest Total Yield of Corn from Ten Stalks to be Purple Top turnips—First, Garland Hanes; second, Chas. First, P. Smith Shown on Stalk—First, James Bellwood. I. Smith, Jr. White Top turnips— W. & FARM PRODUCTS. Son. Rutabaga turnips—First, W. P. Smith & Son; sec- Quarter bushel Longberry wheat—First, W. T. Coyner, ond, Garland Hanes. Carrots—First, A. P. Zeller; second, Jr., Waynesboro, Va.; second, James Bellwood. Quarter Garland Hanes. Parsnips—First, W. C. Parkinson; second, bushel Fultz wheat—First, Robert Moss, Burkes Garden. Garland Hanes. Red or yellow dry onions—First, R. R. Campbell, Ashland, Va.; second, Misses Crenshaw, Orange, Va.; second, Paul , Sedivy, Church Road, Va. Display of wheat in sheaf—First, W. C. Parkinson. Quarter bushel Va. Yellow Danvers Onion Sets—First Elmer F. Affeldt. Misses white oats—First, C. R. Darracott, Brandon, Va. Display of White onion sets—First, H. M. Luttrell; second, Chas. oats in sheaf—First, Paul Sedivy. Display of Alfalfa hay, Crenshaw. Radishes—First, Garland Hanes; second, second, Garland bale or bundle to weigh at least 20 pounds—First, W. C. I. Smith, Jr. Salsify—First, A. P. Zeller; Parkinson; second, James Bellwood. Display of red clover, Hanes. County Exhibit, collection of farm products—First, bale or bundle—First, James Bellwood. Display of Crim- Chas. Koeppen, Spotsylvania county, Fredericksburg; Span- son clover—First, James Bellwood. Display of Alsike clo- second, E. A. Watson, Bath county, Millboro, Va. ver—First, James Bellwood. Display of varieties of Clover ish peanuts—First, H. E. Smith, Drewry's Bluff, Va.; sec- peanuts —First, James Bellwood; second, C. E. Meinhard, Luns- ond, R. P. Ross, Edgerton, Va. Virginia running ford, Va. Display of collection of alfalfa plants—First, —First, Paul Sedivy. Picked Virginia bunch nuts—First, James Bellwood; second, W. C. Parkinson. Display of Dr. F. H. Brauer. soy beans—First, James Bellwood. Display of cow peas TOBACCO. prize, First, W. S. Morton. Display of varieties of sorghum on Virginia Burley—J. P. Taylor, Orange, first $30 and stalk—First, James Bellwood; second, W. C. Parkinson. for the best sample of Burley tobacco exhibited $75 Tobacco Display of German Millet—First, James Bellwood. Larg- (sweepstakes) offered by the R. A. Patterson — —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 10G1

Company for the best Burley crop. Exhibited through W. Crouse. Basket Arkansaw (Black Twig) —Geo. E. Mur- D. Butler & Company. rell. The second prize for Burley, $15, was awarded to D. W. Box Winesap—Second, J. H. Jones, Cartersville, Va. Hancock of Buckingham county, through Fraser & Box Newton (Albemarle) Pippin—First, George E. Tompkins, and the third, $5, to J. W. M. Morgan, of Riv- Murrell. Box York Imperial—First, George E. Mur- erton, through the Fair Association. rell; second, R. A. Lapsley. Box Winesap—First, R. A. Sun-cured—W. P. Cooke, Locust Creek, Louisa county, Lapsley; second, Geo. E. Murrell. Box Ben Davis—First, first prize, $30 and sweepstakes for the best crop of its Geo. E. Murrell. Box Arkansaw (Black Twig) —Second, kind shown, $50, offered by the Richmond Tobacco Ex- Geo. E. Murrell. Box Grimes Golden—First, R. A. Lap- change. Exhibited through the Shelbourne Warehouse. sley. Best display of ten of the following varieties of ap- L. T. Cocke, Locust Creek, Louisa county, second prize, ples, one plate each—Newtown (Albemarle) Pippin, Ben $15. Exhibited through the Shelbourne Warehouse. Davis, Winesap, Jonathan, Mammoth Black Twig, York W. W. Broaddus, Jr., Caroline county, third prize. $5. Imperial, Grimes' Golden, Smith Cider, Virginia Beauty, Exhibited through W. D. Butler & Co. Bonum, Fall Cheese.—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate of Bright Fillers—W. T. Barnes, Blackstone, first prize, $50. Newtown (Albemarle) Pippin—First, W. G. Moran. Miller

Exhibited through the Crenshaw Warehouse. School, Va. ; second, Geo. E. Murrell; third, Hood & Bright Wrappers—B. B. Smith, La Crosse, first prize, Wiliams. Plate of Ben Davis—First, Alfred Crouse; sec- $30. Exhibited through the Fair Association. W. T. ond, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate of Virginia Beauty—First, Al- Barnes, Blackstone, second prize, $15. Exhibited through fred Crouse. Plate of Fall Cheese—First, R. A. Lapsley. Crenshaw Warehouse. second, W. S. Morton, Charlotte C. H., Va.; third, Geo. Bright Cutters—R. A. Edmondson, Houston, first prize E. Murrell. Plate of York Imperial—First, Geo. E. Murrell; $30. Exhibited through the Fair Association. W. T. second, Sydnor, city; third, Alfred Crouse. Plate Winesap Barnes, Blackstone, second prize, $15. Exhibited through —First, R. A. Lapsley; second Geo. E. Murrell; third, the Crenshaw Warehouse. Hood & Williams. Plate Grimes Golden,—First, R. A. Bright smokers—R. A. Edmondson, Houston, first prize, Lapsley; second, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Bonum—First, $30. Exhibited through the Fair Association. W. T. Sydnor; second, Geo. E. Murrell; third, Alfred Crouse. Barnes, Blackstone, second prize, $15. Exhibited through Plate Stayman—First, Geo. E. Murrell; second Alfred the Crenshaw Warehouse. Crouse. Plate Jonathan—First, Alfred Crouse. Plate Spitz- Olive stemming—J. W. Knabe, Powhatan, first prize, enberg—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Gano—First, Geo. $30. Exhibited through John F. Jacob & Company. A. W. E. Murrell. Plate Black Twig—First, R. A. Lapsley; sec- Porter, second prize, $15. Exhibited through John F. Jacob ond, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Northern Spy—First R. A. & Company. J. S. Dowdy, Belona, thirl prize, $5. Ex- Lapsley; second, Sydnor; third, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate hibited through Fraser & Tompkins. Royal Limber Twig—First, Sydnor. Plate Paradise Winter Brown stemming—Wistar Anderson, Columbia, first Sweet—First, Geo. E. Murrell. second, J. B. Vaughan, przie, $30. Exhibited through Fraser & Tompkins. B. S. Keysville, Va. Plate Buckingham—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Boatwright, Gilliamsville, second prize, $15. Exhibited Plate Mosby's Best—First, R. A. Lapsley. through Fraser & Tompkins. W. L. Boatwright, New Peaches—Plate Salwas—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Canton, third prize, $5. Exhibited through Fraser & Bilyeu—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Tompkins. Plums—First, Alfred Crouse. Brown shipping—A. S| Thomas, Falkland, first prize, $30, Pears—Plate Kieffer—First, G. R. Berryman, Cobham and second sweepstakes, $25. Exhibited through the Wharf, Va.; second, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Garber—First, Crenshaw Warehouse. Crenshaw Warehouse, second prize Geo. E. Murrell. $15. J. D. Motley, Amelia county, third prize, $5. Exhib- Grapes—Plate Concord—First, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate ted through the Crenshaw Warehouse. of any other variety—First, Geo. E. Murrell. APIARY SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS. Nuts—Plate Chestnuts (Foreign) —First, Geo. E. Mur- Exhibit of common, Italian, or other race of bees—First, rell; second W. T. Hood, city. Plate chestnuts (native) W. E. Tribbett, Staunton, Va.; second, Chas. Koeppen, First, Geo. E. Murrell. Plate Shagbark hickory nuts Fredericksburg, Va. Best and largest display of section First, S. L. Garthright, city. Plate Black Walnuts—First, comb honey—First, Chas. Koeppen; second, W. E. Trib- Geo. E. Murrell; second S. L. Garthright. For the best bett. Best display of special designs of comb honey County Exhibit of fruits, sixty plates, comprising those First, W. E. Tribbett. Best dozen jars white extracted mentioned above, and any others grown in Virginia; plates honey—First, Chas. Koeppen; second, W. E. Tribbett. Best to conform to regulation, $100; for second best, $85; third, dozen jars light amber extracted honey—First, Chas Koe- $65; fourth, $50; fifth. $40; sixth, $30. First and second, pen; second, W. E. Tribbett. Best and largest display of Geo. E. Murrell; third, A. B. Watson; fourth, E. A. Wat- beeswax—First. Chas. Koeppen; second, W. E. Tribbett. son; fifth, A. B. Watson; sixth. E. A. Watson. Best display of special designs in beeswax—First, W. E. Edible nuts grown in Virginia. Native or of Foreign Tribbett; second, Chas. Koeppen. Best display of fruit Origin—Collection must include white and black walnuts, preserved in honey—First. W. E. Tribbett. Best display hickory, hazel, chestnuts, etc., not less than one plate of of honev vinegar—First, W. E. Tribbett; second, Mrs. each variety. First $5; second. $2.50. First, Geo. E. Mur- A. M. Snellings, Manchester. Va. R. F. D. 1. Best collec- rell. tion of Virginia honey yielding plants pressed and NURSERY EXHIBIT. mounted—First, W. E. Tribbett. Best and largest display For display of general line of nursery stock, stock to of bee-keepers' supplies—First, W. E. Tribbett, Staunton, be product of exhibitor, diploma—W. T. Hood, J. B. Wat- Va. kins. FRUIT. STATE FAIR NOTES. Barrel Newtown (Albemarle) Pippin—First. Geo. E. Mur- Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. W. M. Hays, rell. Fontella, Va. Barrel York Imperial—First, Geo. E. came down from Washington and took in the great show Murrell. Barrel Winesap—First, Geo. E. Murrell; second, and pronounced it a most excellent one in every way. Alfred Crouse, Ridge Church, Va. Barrel Ben Davis—First, Prof. C. S. Plumb, swine judge, had the remarkable ex- Geo. E. Murrell. Barrel Arkansaw (Black Twig) —First, perience of pleasing everybody, the Virginia Berkshire Geo. E. Murrell. Box Newtown (Albemarle') Pippin—First, Association going so far as to pass resolutions commend- Geo. E. Murrell. Box York Imperial—First, Geo. E. Mur- ing his excellent judging. rell. Box Winesap—First, Geo. E. Murrell: second, R. Among the new exhibitors this year was C. F. Carter A. Lapsley, Ashland, Va.; third, Alfred Crouse. Box Ben of Smythe county, who showed an excellent flock of Davis—Second, Geo. E. Murrell; third. Alfred Crouse. Box Shropshires which landed many ribbons, including cham- Arkansaw (Black Twig) —First, Geo. E. Murrell. Basket pion ram lamb, first yearling lamb, first and second ewe. Newtown (Albemarle) Pippin—First. Hood & Williams. He has for his shepherd Geo. Evans, from the native Greenwood, Va.; second, Geo. E. Murrell. Basket York heath of this breed. Imperial—First. Geo. E. Murrell. Basket Winesap—First, Maybe there was not some class to the yearling Short- third. Alfred Geo. E. MurreU; second, Hood & Williams; I horn bull, Elmendorf Marshall, sired by Whitehall Mar- 1002 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [November, shall and owned by the Elmendorf Farm. Maj. J. T. THE STATE FARMERS' INSTITUTE. Cowan was sen to cast a pair of covetous eyes at him. During the the Fair week a meeting of the Directors The veteran Berkshire breeder, Thos. S. White of Lex- of this Institute was held here and it was decided to ington, was an interested spectator during the week. in this city in the last week The Fillmore Farm made its initial bow to the Vir- hold a Winter meeting ginia public at this Fair. C. C. Jones, superintendent, of January or the first week in February, according as showed as fine a bunch of Dorsets as have ever been arrangements could be made for a hall to meet in. In seen in the State. connection with this meeting the State Corn Growers* As- The Shetland Ponies were very much in evidence this corn a Corn trip. Among the exhibitors were Dr. N. P. Snead, Hon. C. sociation will have an exhibition of and H. Nolting, H. C. Beattie and J. M. Cunningham. Growers' Institute. Professor Lyman Carrier, the Secre- Prof. H. H. Wing, of Cornell tied the ribbons in the tary of this Association, attended the meeting and the dairy cattle class and gave splendid satisfaction. arrangements for this feature of the Institute were placed S. W. Huff quit being president of the Coney Island and Brooklyn Railway long enough to come down and take in his hands with the understanding that one day out of in the Fair and was greeted by his many friends here- the three days of the Institute should be devoted to this abouts. subject. Committees were appointed to make the neces- The machinery exhibit was the largest and most ex- sary arrangements for the meeting, and Mr. Henry W. tensive ever seen in the South, not excepting the James- town exposition. Wood, Vice-President of the Richmond Chamber of. Com- Joe Wing of the Breeders Gazette, was on hand with his merce, promised the co-operation of that body in insuring that his what a camera so he could show Western readers the success of the meeting. It is expected also to secure really great Fair is. the co-operation of the City authorities in providing fea- As usual, E. F. Sommers won in the under-six-months Berkshire boar class. Dr. Trice declares the pig was tures of interest at the meeting. It is hoped that the raised on a bottle. members of the Institute will attend in large numbers and In the proprietor of Poultry Department J. F. Dunstan, induce their friends to come with them to this city. the White Poultry Yards, Lorraine, Va., must certainly Legislature will then be in session, and the influence have broken all records. He made 30 entries and got 30 The ribbons, which is going some. of the members of the Institute in promoting the enact- Former President Henry C. Stuart was a daily visitor ment of legislation in the interest of the agricultural ad- and was heartily his friends. greeted by vancement of the State can be most effectively exerted. Fredericksburg sent down a large contingent of inter- information on the subject, address Mr. B. ested stock men, among whom were seen Capt. M. B. For further Rowe, A. Randolph Howard, Capt. R. Conroy Vance, Count Morgan Shepherd, the Secretary of the Institute, at this d'Ahdemar, John Green and C. S. Hooper. The latter office. took back Ineichen's prize winning two year old Red Poll A REPLY TO MR. HUSSELMAN. bull, also an Oxfordown buck. Another prominent gentleman seen about the grounds Editor Southern Planter: was Hon. D. S. Jones, President of the Common Council Have just read Mr. Husselman's "What Virginia needs of Newport News and also of the Virginia State Dairy- to improve her agriculural conditions" in your September men's Association. issue, and while the greater part of the article is com- Albert R. Bellwood of Chesterfield county showed more itself, the paragraph pre- varieties of grasses grown on his farm than were gener- plimentary to the State ally supposed to be found in the whole State. ceding the last would seem to be an unjust reflection upon Among the seedsmen and nurserymen exhibiting were the common sense and courtesy of, not only Virginia, but T. W. Wood & Son, Diggs & Beadles, J. B. Watkins & of the entire South. As one of the drawbacks to im- Bro., and W. T. Hood & Co. All had exceedingly attrac- migration to the South from the North "predjudice" is tive exhibits. given. H. M. Myers, Lodi, O., attracted a great deal of atten- Southland have tion with his 20th Century Farm Gate. "Prejudice" against what? We of the wealth were Strangers must have been struck with the large number been taught that intelligence, industry and of foreign exhibitors in the Machinery Department. characteristic of the North, and it would be strange that Among them were the Alma Mfg. Co., Alma, Mich, show- a people should not desire these attainments in immigrants. ing the McVicker engine; The Thomas Mfg. Co., Spring- Very probably Mr. Husselman may be referring to the is field, O., drills, etc.; Fairbanks Morse & Co., Chicago, 111. subject to refer to, and engines; Barbour Buggy Co., So. Boston, Va., buggies, car- sues of the 60's. It is an unpleasant of the rural dis- riages, etc. ; Champion Potato Machinery Co., Hammond, one we could wish to be avoided, but we Ind., potato machinery; De Laval Separator Co., New tricts are pointed out as a "people prejudiced against the York, cream separators; W. J. Oliver Mfg. Co., Knox- North." One unacquainted would think that the country ville, Tenn., the new Oliver plow; Syracuse Plow Co., that they were Syracuse, N. Y., plows; Vermont Farm Machine Co., Bel- people of the South were slow to realize lows Falls, Vt., IJ. S. Cream Separators; International Har- the real gainers from that struggle. Should we hold ani- vester Co.. Chicago, 111., engines, separators, spreaders, mosity towards a people who in their love and anxiety etc; The Smith Mfg Co., Chicago 111., manure spreaders, delivered us from the direct responsibility of over- separators and engines. for us people, and from a system that was Among the Petersburg implement houses were Horace seeing a profitless injur- L. Smith, showing the Waterloo Gasoline Engine and equally as detrimental to permanent prosperity, as Stockdell-Myer Hwd. Co., showing the New Way and Foos ious in its practice? engines. Can the South dislike a people who gave her an oppor- The Richmond implement houses certainly did them- tunity to exhibit to the world her military geniuses in the selves proud. The Watt Plow Co., the Implement Co., Stuart and Forrest, that Hening & Nuckols, Hoenniger & Sizemore, Ashton Starke. personalities of Lee and Jackson, the Sydnor Pump & Well Co. all had most extensive taught her to speculate on her great natural resources, and elaborate displays of a full line of engines, farm ma- and not upon human flesh? But for all this for which to chinery, etc., in operation and their exhibits were throng- be thankful, Mr. Husselman's statement that there is "pre- ed at all times. judice" to many people, would seem true, and possibly The Weather Man helped to make the Fair a great on Page 1066.) success. SHEPHERD. (Continued 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1063 THH PUBLISHERS' NOTES. TO ADVERTISERS. WOOD'S SEEPS. Southern Planter Please bear in mind that we must PUBLISHED BY have all copy or instructions for ad- Best qualities obtainable. vertisements by the 25th of each THE SOUTHERN PLANTER PUBLISHING CO., month without fail. Every month we RICHMOND, TA. are compelled to omit advertising in volumes for the simple reason ISSUED ON 1ST OF EACH MONTH. large Winter or that copy does not reach us in time. J. F. JACKSON, Editor. A NEAT BINDER. Hairy Vetch makes not only one of the largest Q B. MORGAN SHEPHERD, If you will send thirty cents to our yielding and best winter feed and Business Manager. business office, we will send you a forage crops you can grow, but is binder of substantial Bris- SOUTHERN OFFICE, neat made also one of the best of soil-improv- can preserve George M. Kohn, 1509 Candler Build- tol board, in which you ers, adding more nitrogen to the ing, Atlanta, Ga. an entire volume of the Southern soil than anyiother winter crop. Planter. Many of our readers find WESTERN OFFICE, Wood's Descriptive Fall Cat- B. W. Rhoads, 844 Tribune Building this a useful device, as they always alogue gives full information Chicago. 111. save their copies for reference. about this valuable crop; also MANCHESTER OFFICE, ^about all other W. J .Carter, 1102 Hull Street. A FARMER'S ACCOUNT BOOK. ADVERTISING RATES can furnish a very simple and Will be furnished on application. We Farm 6 Garden Seeds complete account book for farmers' r-\ for Fall planting. Catalogue The SOUTHERN PLANTER is mailed use for fifty cents, postpaid; or we (** mailed free on request. Write to subscribers in the United States, will give a copy to every subscriber for it. Mexico and Island possessions at BO for a three cents per annum; all foreign countries, who will remit us $1,00 II; the city of Richmond and Canada, year subscription and ten cents to TE cents. cover mailing. T. W. WOOD & SONS, REMITTANCES should be made This book contains records for Seedsmen, • Richmond, Va. direct to this office, Regis- either by planting, buying, selling, breed- tered Letter or Money Order, which labor, will be at our risk. When made other- ing, and inventory and will last the wise we cannot be responsible. average farmer for two or three years. SUBSCRIBERS failing to receive In the back of the book are gesta- their paper promptly and regularly tion tables, rules for computing con- will confer a favor by reporting the fact at once. tents of corn cribs, hay stacks, etc. WE INVITE FARMERS to write us on any agricultural topic. We are pleased RAFFIA always to receive practical SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS. articles. Rejected matter will be re- turned on receipt of postage. We call especial attention to the full Red Star and Arrow Brands No anonymous communications or page advertisement of subscriptior enquiries will receive attention. bargains in this issue. While we can Bale lots of 225 lbs. each. Address THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, you money on pretty nearly any RICHMOND, VA save We are direct Importers—stock paper published, we are emphasizing always on hand. Write for special ENTERED AT THE POST-OFFICE at present a few really valuable books prices, stating quantity required. AT RICHMOND, VA., AS SECOND- farmer should have in his Sample sent on request. CLASS MAIL MATTER. that every library. Simply write us for prices McHUTCHISON * COMPANY, mentioned on anything you want, not Raffia Importers, in the ad or the club list. 17 Murray St., New York. On Rainy Days SOUTHERN POULTRY GUIDE. A Fish Brand Slicker This book is a crisp, concise work, 125 pages, illustrated, giving the re- will keep you dry sults of Cal. Husselman's forty years' experience in the poultry business. RAW FURS And give yon fall value in 5 It s especially written for the farmer WANTED comfort and long wear with a flock of chickens, rather than charges and pay express ; the fancier with an exhibition pen. WEguarantee satisfactory and ( Send us trial We have just arranged for another prompt returns. GUARANTEED WATERPROOF shipment. Will hold shipments edition, the cost of which enables us separate If requested. Sold by firat-class Retailers the country to offer the book alone for 50 cents Milton Schreiber & Go. c^er. Send for onr Free Catalogue or, including a year's subscription to The Southern Planter, for 75 cents. RAW FURS A.J TOWER CO. '28-30 DEPT._jw.M_- "EW ,tf)WE|te Send in your order now. Boston. U. S. A. East T*^!fi&m) YORK * ^ABK W city. TOWER CANADIAN CO., Ltd. |f Neat Binder for back Toronto, Canada A your num- ^r/BRAjO bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Department.

CAPITAL, $1,000,000.00. . SURPLUS $475,000.00. Special attention paid to out-of-town accounts. Correspondence invited. BANK OF RICHMOND, Three per cent, interest Al lowed in Savings Department. Main and Ninth Streets Compounded Semi-Annually. 10c4 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [ November, WITH THE ADVERTISERS. The Only Harrow That Will Parties having farms for sale are Piece or referred to the advertisement of E. Crush,Cut,L.ft,Turn.Smooth 1 60? W. Church. and You can get a Gilbert Bros. & Co. are advertising Level, LOWEST PRICED, modern cream their well-known Yager's Liniment. In ONE LIGHTEST WEIGHT — a RIDING HARROW separator Leslie H. McCue has some nice Operation MADE Sharpies Dairy Ringlet Barred Plymouth Rocks from Tubular — with his prize winners for sale. nothing in the E. F. bowl except the Sommers, a well-known Berk- piece shown shire breeder, is offering stock from his unbeaten boar. Look up his ad. here on the The only harrow suited thumb. H. J. & C. G. Sanger have a splen- to every farmer's needs, every kind and every condition of soil. Or you can did offering of Buff Orpingtons in thig It is the issue. Pulverizing Harrow, get an out-of- date separator C. H. Nolting advertises Shetland Clod Crusher and with 40 to 60 Ponies for breeding purposes, also ACME Levator broken ponies disks in the for children. When you examine the construction of this filled harrow, and especially when you have it, bowl, as shown below; or one John F. Lewis offers bargains in tried you will understand why it has always been with other contrivances — all need- the stock this month consisting of Perch favorite and why it is recommended more than less in a modern machine. erons, Saddle Stallions and Berkshires. all other harrows combined, in books written by agricultural authorities. cleaning, For easy Among the new advertisers this Notan Inch of soil escapes the sharp sloping knives durability and effi- and these knives cut through to the undersoil, chop- month is J. F. T. Anderson, offering ping the sod or trash burled by the plow and leav- ciency you'll take the Duroc-Jerseys. ing It buried, instead of dragging it to suface Tubular. World" Note the change in the Sizes From 3 ft. to ft. biggest separator advertise- I7& Wide ment of the Hollins Institute. Hol- The Acme Is the lightest riding harrow made. factory. Branch Guaranteed against breakage, and will last a life- stein cattle are offered. time Made of steel and Iron. Ask your Dealer—or factories in Can- write to our Jobbers for prices and New Free Cata- ada and Germany. Some fine Hackneys can be had of log; also containing valuable articles by experts on "Preparation of the Soil." Sales exceed T. O. Sandy. He also offers young Holstein bulls. JOBBERS: most, if not JOHN DEERE PLOW CO., ST. LOUIS, MO. all, others Clarence Cosby otters bargains in JOHN DEERE PLOW CO., NEW ORLEANS, LA. combined. pipe of various sizes, cattle stanchions, SOUTHERN FARM TOOL CO., ATLANTA, CA. etc. RAWLINCS IMPLEMENT CO., BALTIMORE, MD. Manufactured by DUANE H. NASH (Incorporated) Write Mannsfield Hall Farms have an at- 146 Central Ave. Millington, N. d. for cat- tractive Jersey offering this month. alogue The Troy Chemical Co. is another No. 290 new advertiser this month. Horse SAVE MONEY ON ROOFING SEPARATOR CO. remedies of sterling value are offered. THE SHARPLES $

(Continued from page 1044.) gested furnishes an 800-pound cow with the necessary amount of digesti- ble nutrients to maintain herself and also to produce twenty pounds of nty theBest is Good Enouj milk. It is not well, however, to al- low so little margin as appears here in feeding, because a cow may, if for the Family fresh, be able to increase her milk /*> if she has the digestible nutrients from which to produce the milk. Another matter to be considered is that a cow must have a sufficiently bulky feed to satisfy her; if she does not,, then she will not digest the mat- [CO] ter fed her as well as when she may have her appetite satisfied. If it is found that a cow is getting all the S.V- digestible nutrients required for her v3d maintenance and milk production and QE, roUc still hungry, then if she StVH she seems ffi&t^,HOM- has access, say, to a straw stack she *S^Qk§ may pick enough to keep her satis- fied, and then much more will be add- •••' - ffiS» ed to her milk production by reason MORE than Half of the fact that she is not worrying for something to eat. a Million American W. D. SAUNDERS, State Dairy Commissioner. Families read The Youth's OF VALUE TO HORSEMEN. Companion every week because Do you turn your horses out for the they have found it "worth while" winter? If so we want to call your at- tention to a very important matter. The Volume for 1910 would cost $30 if printed in Horses which have been used steadily book form. Each week's issue will be crowded at work, either on the farm or road, with have quite likely had some strains the reading that delights every member of the family. whereby lameness or enlargements For 1910 — 50 Star Articles by Famous Men and have been caused. Or, perhaps Women, 250 Stories, 1000 Up- to- Date Notes on Current life *s infused into new needed to be Events, etc., 2000 One-Minute Stories will be printed. their legs. Gombault's Caustic Bal- sam applied as per directions, just as PD4 you are turning the horse out, will Every New Subscriber who at once cuts out and sends this slip (or the name of this publi- be of great benefit; and this is the FREE cation) with $1.75 for the 52 issues of The when it can be used very suc- Youth's Companion for 1910 will receive time TO cessfully. One great advantage in All the issues for the remaining weeks of 1909. including the Thanksgiving and Christina using this remedy is that after it is Numbers. applied it needs no attention, but does JAN. The Companion's "Venetian" Calendar for its work well and at a time when the 1910, lithographed in 13 colors and gold. *%;: horse is having a rest. Of course it Then The Youth's Companion for the 52 weeks can be used with equal success while of 1910—a treasury of the best reading for nil 1910 the family. horses are in the stable, but many people in turning their horses out would use Caustic Balsam if they were Illustrated Prospectus and Specimen Copies sent upon request. reminded of it, and this article is v THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, BOSTON, MASS. given as a reminder.

Mr. G. D. McClaskey succeeds Otto Barth as advertising manager of the Queen Incubator Company, Lincoln, Neb., and in him the Queen people have secured a valuable man. Mr. McCloskey knows the printing trade, and, having been a poultryman CORN BELT MILL FIRST NATIONAL BANK all his life, and being an advertising This mill Is strongly constructed, and takes less of Its capacity. The and newspaper profession, he flower than any other mill man by athe-centered burrs Insure fine, even grinding. Richmond, Va. has all the qualifications necessary for The new feed regulator gives perfect regulation on ear corn as well as small grain. The burrs strong, conservative, well-man- success in his present field. For five may be changed In three minutes. A is worth the price of years, Mr. McClaskey has officiated as 7 This feature aged Institution. A safe depository imBitry the mill to a good many. judge at mid-west poultry shows, and for all clanes of customers. he informs will us that -he continue to Try it 20 days FREE Capital 1,000.000.06 take on a few shows each season. He Surplrm, 800,000.00 will also devote some of his time to would like to have you test a Deposits, «,ooo,oeo.M Corn Belt Mill on your farm writing for the poultry and farm mag- If it doesn't for 20 days. JOHN B. PURCEHi, President. azines. do its work better than any mill you ever used, send It M. Jr., VIce-Pres. J JITO. miller, back at our expense. Learn more aboutthis mill. Write and Cashier. A Neat Binder for your back num- for booklet to-day. bers can be had for 30 cents. Address Spartan Manufacturing Co. A Savings Department for the our Business Department. oept. 50 pohtiac. 111. Thrifty. 10GG THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

See That Generator? (Continued from page 1062.) BARGAINS IN has appeared so to him. It is some- 2nd Hand Machinery. thing like this: When the Northern man coming South attempts to con- For Sale by vert the Southerner to the principles agitated in the North previous to the The Watt Plow Co., Civil War, then is observed this so- Richmond, Va. called "prejudice." The Southerner is thoroughly convinced that the doc- One 8 H. P. Peerless Gelser Engine and Boiler, on steel wheels, nsed two trine State's rights was, is, a of and months, and as Kood as new. principle lib- fundamental of American One 8 H. P. Frlck Eclipse Boiler and erty, and they recognize the fact that Engine, on wheels, in first-class or- they and their fathers did not fight der; jnst overhauled. for the upholding 01 slavery, but for One 12 H. P. Ames Engine and Boil- wheels. overhauled in our the right settle sectional problems er, on Just to hop, and in first-class shape. among and between themselves. One 25 H. P. detached Erie Engine, Virginia is reverent to the memory without boiler. Bad. and holds in sacred love the hallowed One 20 H. P. Peerless (Gelser) En- principles of her famous past. She gine and Boiler, on steel wheels, used and tn first-class cannot and will not easily forget the eighteen months, condition in every way. valorous deeds and noble suffering Be able to tell your blue dress from One American Combined I.nth-Mill black. See while you are trying, with- of her dutiful sons when they so will- and Bolter, with two Inserted Tooth- out straining the eyes. No smoke, n» ingly bled and died at her request, Lath Saws and one Inserted Tooth glebes to break or lamps to clean, or and on her flame-wreathed hills and Bolting Saw. fall or explode; no danger of killing One 20-inch Sweepstakes Planer, you while you sleep. Leas work per blood-stained valleys bore to victory with than Matcher and Molder complete, month than one lamp. Costs less and glory her banner representing countershaft and pulleys. ready at all Kerosene, and always what she believed was right. There Lightning times. We will send you one ready to One 12 H. P. Second-hand is a loving place in every Southern Balance Gasoline Engines, mounted, put up. "Write us to-day. Kansas City Hay IDEAL BPWORTH ACETYLENE CO., heart kept sacred to the love of the manufactured by the Press Co. •20 Elder St., JOHNSTOWN, PA. followers of Lee, and it would be more satisfactory if the Northerner would The ' MONARCH" THE WATT PLOW CO., not attempt to dislodge it. 1426 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. STEEL STUMP PULLER. I am sure that Mr. Husselman is unacquainted with Reconstruction and Carpet-baggery, which fairly reeked NEW Black with insult and injury to an over- n I II r AND It I V U and powered South. But in the face of all Galvanized | La this the Northerner must not attempt USED I to preach love to us, but rather prac- Re-threaded, Asphalt-Coated Used tice it, and if these questions arise in Black Pipe with couplings, per foot: The beat and simplest on earth. No friendly discussion Mr. Husselman %-in.. 2%c. ft.; 1-in., 3%c. ft.; cost to you, except freight, until It la must not mistake an honest opinion 1%-in., 4%c. ft.; 1%-in., 5%c. ft.; at up and giving satisfaction. Nine years experience in this business. as "prejudiced." We want the North 2-in., IViC. ft. Write for catalogue and prices. erner with his energy, intelligence and JOS. W. RITCHIE, Agent, modern improvements, we need him CLARENCE COSBY Route 1, Grottoes, Va. and have no doubt but that he will Richmond, Va. find a friendly greeting and social Don't Pay Two Prices for leaves & Manges welcome so long as he grants the """". Buy at Factory Prices, Gave $16.00 same freedom of opinion that he ex- KNST/UVTLV HOOSIER STOVES pects for himself. Let him come not DEHORNS Are Wonderful "Fuel Savers and Easy- expecting to convert us to his view Slight pain—stumps heal Bakers." The 20 new 1910 improvements julckly. Money back for xnake them the finest stoves and of the Civil War, we are unconverti- Dehorn- & ranrres in the world. "Whynotbuy every Keystone the best when you can buy them at ble in that respect, but we want his ing Knife not satisfac- J such lowunheardof Factory prices." assistance in present difficulties, and tory. Send for booklet ™£®"Hoosiers are delivered for you of valuable dehorning- ;o use SO days free In your own home are glad to avail ourselves of the op- facts. i before you buy. A written guarantee this. [with each stove, backed by a Million portunity to secure Let him •Dollars. Our new 1910 Improvement? on come in the above manner, bearing no M. T. PHILLIPS, Stoves absolutely surpass anything ever produced. Pa. will find and he 119 Main St., Pomeroy, JB3*Send Postal Today for Free Catalogue. malice and he none, will find the South has not forgotten 1B0SIER STOVE FACTORY, 102 State St., Marion, Lid- "KANT-KLOG" Spraying how to be courteous or hospitable. Guide BOILERS AND ENGINES. This is written in no spirit of ill will, SPRAYERS # Free 16 -horse Traction, $300; 12-horse, but only to explain why some immi- Something New ,^g (260; 10-herse, $200; boilers and en- grants find what they mistaking- Gets twice the results—^z^--%? may laborand fluid, 3— sines 2 to 100 horse, all styles with same fe^ from ly define as prejudice. Flat or round, fine or coarse sprays and sizes, new and second hand; 4- from same nozzle. Ten styles. For horse gasoline engine, $76; 8-horse H. C. COLEMAN. trees, potatoes, gardens, whitewashing, etc Agents Wanted. ^Booklet Free. $1(0; 12-horse, $200: Saw-Mill, $ltS; Warren Co., N. C. boilers, tanks and smoke-stacks. Rochester Spray Pump Co. ,£££?% T . OASET BOILER WORKS, Springfield, Ohio. Pittsylvania Co., Va., Sept. 5. 1909. ' Challenge Scalelie I could not farm without the South- 'Wagon W ho weighs the products that you buy and sell? ern Planter. JOHN P. EASLEY. If you use somebody tlse's.scales, you're going HARVEY BOLSTER SPRINGS more or less "by guesswork." Install an Osgood— i Soon save their cost. Make every wagon a spring I Scale of your own and KNOW your weights I wagon, therefore fruit, vegetables, eggs, etc., I get full value for every- I bring more money. Ask for special proposition. I thing. Many styles to Essex Co., Va., Sept. 15, 1909. select from. Prices within I Harvey Spring Co., 73317th St., Baeine, WU. I your reach. The Southern Planter is of much Write for Catalogue Osgood Scale Co interest and value to me in the good IOX205BINGHAMTON.S.T. ) suggestions I get from it. Free Trial To You H. L. BAYLER. Please mention the Southern Planter. '

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(Continued from Page 1047.) Can Save a Lot of Work? Sir VVooster, the bay gelding, 5, by Can Save a Lot of Money-' imp. Ardingdon, dam Lady Wooster, Can Increase Your Comtortil by Wooster, won the Brook Cup Hand- YOU Can Increase Your Profits'. icap Steeplechase, distance about If yon are Interested In those things r CONGO we'd like to send you our new book about LEAK three miles, at Belmont Park, with NEVER Rampart second, and St. Nick third, STE and Defiance unplaced. Sir Woostei ELECTRIC ^ee., and Ida ROOFING was bred by Col. Robert Neville, in Han y the Pelham Stud, at Upperville, where ELECTRIC w ag0 n his dam, Lady Wooster, also produced ^ More than a million and a quarter of them art Our Guarantee another high class steeple chaser in In use and several hundred thousand farmers say that they are the best investment they ever made. The advantage in buying Congo Mr. McCann, by imp. Contract. The They'll save you more money, more work, give bet- Roofing (3-ply) is that you can be bay gelding, Waterway, another Vir- ter service and greater satisfaction than any other sure of getting protection because Better. absolutely ginia bred horse, by imp. Waterlove, metal wheel made— They're Made from sun and rain for ten years. By every test they are the best. Spokes nnlted to There is no guess work about it. With out of Runaway, By Algerine, also won the hub. If they work loose, your money beck. every roll of 3-ply Congo comes a a handicap steeple chase at Windsor Don't buy wheels nor wagon until you read our Guarantee number- book. It may save you many dollars and it's free. blank Surety Bond doing the distance, about two miles, ed and ready for our seal and signa- ELECTRIC WHEEL CO., is laid. The in 4:33 and defeating a field of five. ture as soon as your roof Box 146 Quinoy, Ills. guarantee states that if you need a new roof inside of ten years you will get it free and that the National In the death of Sandy Creeker, that Surety Company will see to it which was of the tragic sort, and oc- you get it (or its equivalent in cash). It is a legally binding and instantly curred at Belmont Park, New York, enforceable document—a real contract on Monday last, one of the most use- such as your own lawyer would draw ful of Virginia bred steeplechasers up for you. Every possible contin- passed away. a blood-like gency is provided for. Every fair pro- He was tection is given you. It is the only chestnut gelding, five years old, and such guarantee that applies to any bred by General William T. Townes, ready roofing to-day! Other guaran- of tees are mere non-enforceable state- the Aftongreen Stud at Culpeper, THE EMPIRE WAY- ments that would prove worthless in sire being Aloha and his dam Turca, THE BEST WAY a law suit. But the Congo guarantee also the dam of Tahoo and Bergoo, is a real guarantee, and it makes you one of this season's good steeple- Experience has taught as what is best. Quality absolutely sure of the amount of ser- talks and counts, too. Here's evidence. "Gen- vice will get for your money. chasers. Turca was sired by Tristan tlemen .—I got a 6et of Empire Wheels about 18 you | Have used them constantly and or Turco, dam Silver Blue, by the J years ago. When you buy other roofings you there has never been any trouble since I got roofing material whose probable famous Longfellow. Regarding the 'them." We make them even better now. Write buy K31P1RK HK«. tO., Box 250, durability is vague and indefinite. death of Sandy Creeker, a New York for catalog (3-ply) you buy QL'I.NLV, ILL. flH^^B^BBBBBBMBBMBMa When you buy Congo exchange offers the following: ten years of assured protection, and the guessing does not begin till after "The steeplechase was the last in WHEELS, FREIGHT PAID $8.78 the guarantee term expires. which the good hunter Sandy Creeker for i Buggy Wheels. Steel Tires, with Rubber Tires. 115, ». I mfg. wheels JJ to 4 in. tread. Buggy Topsf5 .60. Shafts (2.00. T«f Why buy a Roofing Riddle when you will ever run. After clearing six Battle Ui; Hiritu,$j. Uara sew to boy direct- CaUlofM Free. Repair Wheels, $6.60. Wagon Umbrella free, w V BOOB, Clnclooail, 0. can (just as cheaply) buy a Congo hedges, Sandy Creeker fell at the certainty? jump directly in front of the grand stand. He landed on his haunches 200% PROFIT UNITED ROOFING AND MFG. CO., *»VJIAftFNTS«1 ^ M. t>J and sat there. Jockey Turnburke then Handy, Automatic 600 West End Trust Building, ,HAME FASTENER slid out of the saddle. After some ef- Philadelphia, Pa. Do away with old name strap. fort Sandy Creeker managed to stand Horse owners and teamsters Fasten Chicago. San "Francisco. up on three legs. of his wild about them. One hind instantly with gloves on. Outwear the harness. Money back if legs dangled painfully. He tried to not satisfactory. Write today for confidential terms to agents. walk, F. Thomas Mfg. Co., 86» Wayne St., Dayton, Ohio BEST, SIMPLEST, MOST DURABLE but only hobbled, and it was quickly decided to put the horse out of misery, and in view of the horri- Rocklord Enprine Works, STANCHIONS & STALLS fied spectators a gun was pressed nopt. 35. R«ckford, 111 7%eEngine that will please you ' STABLE AND BARN. against the horse's forehead and Sandy Creeker went down in a heap, Before you Fixtures. Up-to-Date Sanitary his racing career over. Pretty contract or Michael, the favorite, won the race buy write lor COLUMNS, PIPE, TANKS AND from Andrew Summers. onr proposi- tion TROUGHS. All Stylei Secretary James CLARENCE COSBY, W. Graves of the Deep Run Hunt Club, who is a loyal Richmond, Va. patron of cross country sport, will ride to hounds during the earlier part $1500 to $5000 a Year Monarch Hydraulic of the season the big and handsome ' has been made by hundreds heavy weight hunter, Kingsman, the of people operating the Cider Press brown gelding by Guardsman, a blue "American" Drilling: Machines ribbon winner in the ring. There is Great strength and ca- show Mr. no business in the world where pacity; all sizes; also Graves also owns the thoroughbred a few hundred dollars investment, com* gasoline engines, geldings, Highspire and Rutledge, the bined with a little energy, will steam engines. obtain a competency so surely or former a bay four years old, of high sawmills, thresk. quickly as the operation of an ers. Catalog free. finish and quality, by Mesmerist, out " American " Well Machine. 40 Monarch Machinery Co,, 110 CortlandtBldg.. New Yor> of Miss Longford, by Longfellow, years' experience and 59 regular while his stable companion, a year .styles and sizes make them the world's standard. that make and keep younger, is a good looking chestnut real ensilage; that Complete New Catalog FREE. in have the utmost color, by imp. Orlando, dam Miss The American Well Works

Hawkins, imp. Billet, | SILOS strength and con- by Both High- Gen'l Office & Works, Aurora, III. venience and durability; that are used First Nat. spire and Rutledge are in the stable of Bank Bide . Chicago. by the United States government. Send Sydnor Pump Company, Richmond, for free catalogue. Frank Allen at the State Fair Grounds Virginia. HARDER MFG. COMPANY, track, who is schooling them over the Box 32. Cobleskill. N. Y. jumps. Please mention the Southern Planter. ,

106S THE SOUTHEEN PLANTER. [November, PRIZE WINNERS, POULTRY DE- PARTMENT, VIRGINIA STATE PAIR. WNS Anconas—Geo. E .Guvernator, first HEAVIEST FENCE cock, fourth and fifth hen; C. L. „. MADE HEAVIEST GALVANIZING Shenk, i^uray Va., first, second and Most of your neighbors have • fence third hen, first and second cockerel, troubles. You can avoid < them first and second pullet. by buying Brown Wire nce ,| - .Absolutely rust proof. Bantams—Golden Sebright—Dennis ' 5 ' a o3,5carod. We pay freight. NEW CLUB^ Bros., Binns Hall, Va., first cock, ; \ 160 styles, from extra close 1-inch mi spaced second hen, first and second cockerel, fif ^>. Poultry Fence, to the Ji-^A. strongest Horse, Cattle, Hog SHOT first and second pullet; G. E. Guver- & Bul ' oo{ Fences. it^ii/ZX l'l Get catalog a " d nator, first, third and fourth hen, first ---/ --:-- f^K free sample for test. SHELLS pen. Silver Sebright—Dennis Bros., 'ITyr^r^ Brown Fer, ce & Wire Co. Cleveland, O. for all kinds of Game first cock, first hen, first cockerel. ZL^f~ZC-^ White Rose Comb—Dennis Bros., first cockerel, first, second and thirl pullet. C. Dennis Bros, first cock, l^NOWN the countiy over Black R. — first, second and third hen, first and as "the old yellow shell." second cockerel, first, second and *1«0 that the For nearly 50 years it has stood third pullet. Light Brahma—G. E. Z«th CISTCRY FARM OATH at the top in popularity. In fact Guvernator, first cock, first, second is the most eimple and and third hen. Bare Neck Patrick it was through the use of UMC — practical Carroll, Richmond, first hen, first farm sate New Club shells that the great cockerel, first and second pullet. iver produc army of American sportsmen ed. Bo you Buff Cochin—J. W. Brinser, Manches- want to learned to prefer UMC shell ter, Va., first cock, first hen; Geo. E. make m»n- quality. Wray, Richmond, second cock; B. D ey? Hobson, Richmond, second, third and H. M. UTTERS, Lodl, Ohio. Sole owner Pats. V. S. and Loaded with black powder, fourth hen, first, second and third Canada. celebrated UMC wads and any cockerel, first, second and third pul let; John Lindsay, Richmond, first pen ALWAYS IN ORDER size or quantity of shot. young; C. L. Shenk, Luray, Va., first MANLOVE If you prefer smokeless powder, pen Old. Partridge Cochin—G. -E. first, second and third Automatic Gate get UMC Nitro Clubs. Guvernator, hen. MSB saves time, adds *"'"! to value, safety, Made for Remington and all White Cochin—G. E. Guvernator, beauty and pleas> ure of home. other Shotguns. first hen. MANLOVE GATE CO., 272 E. Huron St., Black Cochin—G. E. Guvernator, CHICAGO, ILLS. Laws Free. Game first and second hen. The UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE Black Tailed Japanese—G. E. Guver- COMPANY, Bridgeport, Conn. nator, first, second and third hen; 15 Cents a Rod Agency, 315 Broadway, New York City Dennis Brothers, first and second For a 22-inch Hog Fence ; 1 Gc for 25-inch; 13o for 31-lnch; 22 cockerel, first, second and third pul- l-2c for 84-inch j 27c for a 47-inch let. Farm Fence. 60-inch Poultry Fence 87c. Lowest prices ever Cuban Bantams—Dennis Bros., first made. Sold on 30 days trial. cockerel, first pullet. Catalogfree. Writeforittoday. KITSELMAN BROS., Polish Bantam—Dennis Bros., first Box 14 MUNCIE, INO. and second cock, first, second and third hen, first and second cockerel, first, second and third pullet. Don't Rust Farm Fence Extra heavily galvan- Black Breasted Red Game Bantams ized. Sold direct to —Dennis Bros., first cock, first hen, farmers at manufactur- ers' prices, and Freight WANTED Kt n. first cockerel, first pullet; John Lind- Prepaid. 30dayB"frce trial. Also Poultry and =JlJ- - - say, second hen. Ornamental Wire and eJL JT Bills to Collect Brown Red Game—G. E. Guvernat- Iron Fences. Cata- logue free. In all portions of the United State*. or, first, second and third hen. The Ward Fence Co., No collection, no charge. Agencies Golden Duck Wing—Dennis Bros., Box &I7,I)eeatnr,Ind. •wanted everywhere; 25 years' expe- first cockerel, first, second and third rience. PAXAIORH'S COLLECTION pullet. AGENCY, 911 Main St., Richmond, Va. LAWN FENCE Silver Duck Wing—Dennis IBros., Many designs. Cheap as wood. 32 page Catalogue first cock, first hen, first, second and free. Special Prices to third cockerel; first, second and third Churches and Cemeteries. Fence Co. pullet. Coiled Spring Box Q Winchester Ind. Frizzles John Lindsay, first hen. ORNAMENTAL FENCE "1 — Cheaper and more durable than wood. For Red Pyle Game—Dennis Bros., first A Great Discovery. LawDs, Churches, Cemeteries,' Public Grounds. Also Farm and Poultry Fence. cockerel, first pullet. DROPSY Catalogue free. Write for Special Offer. White Game—Dennis Bros., first, CURED with vege- The W«ro Fence Co.. Box6bODEC»Tii«. Imp. second table remedies; re- and third cockerel, first, sec- moves all symptom ond and third pullet. of dropsy In 8 to 20 Black Game—Dennis Bros., first days; 30 to 60 days FENCE^m effects permanent ihen; first pullet. strong chick- cure. Trial treat- en-tight Sold to the user at Wholesale Old English Prices. We Pay Freight. Catalogue free. Game—G. E. Guverna- ment furnished free COILED SPRING FENCE CO., tor, first cock. to every sufferer; Box 62 Winchester. Indiana. nothing1 fairer. Wheaten Black Red Dennis Bros., For — circulars, testi- 2 54 PAGE CATALOG FREE ,rst and second hen, first pullet. monials and T£LLING HOW..TO R, free trial treat- SAW LU M B E JS H I N G LES Light Brahmas—G. E. Guvernator, wood; grind corn and .wheat; also describ-' ment write ing first cock, DR. H. H. GREEN'S SONS, full line of engines, boilers; gasoline first, third and fourth hen; Atlanta. Ga. ENGINES, WATER-WHEELS 'Ml AND LL .GEAR I N G L. T. Webster, Barton Heights, City, 0EL04CH Mitt MANUFACTURING CO.. B„. BBS Sridncnnrt Alahima second cock, second hen, first cocke- Please mention the Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1009

rel, first pullet, first pea old first pen young. Crestline "Sunshine" Buck Eye—Q. G. Eddins, first pen SHIP flE YOUR young, first pen old. Buff Cochins—G. E. Guvernator, Double Acting Barrel first cock, first hen. Partridge Cochins—G. E. Guverna- Spraying tor, first cock. Pump OLD METALS Black Cochins—G. E. Guvernator, For SiirnyiiiK Trees, Slirulis, Etc., and first hen. fur all Disin fecting Purposes.

Ducks—P e k i n—Ellerson Poultry Farm, Ellerson, Va., first cock, second HIDB3 hen, second pullet; W. W. Thomas, Catlett, Va., third and fourth cock, first and third hen, first and second cockerel; first and third pullet; J. F. Dunston, Lorraine, Va., second cock, RUBBER fourth hen, fourth cockerel, fourth pullet. Aylesbury Duck s—Dennis Bros., first cock, first hen, first, sec- ond and third cockerel, first, second and third pullet. Wild Mallard Ducks SCRAP IRON —first, second and third male, first, second and third female. White Mus- covy—J. F. Dunston, first male, firsi hen; R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam, sec- Car Lots a Specialty ond male, second female, third cocke- rel third pullet; Dennis Bros., first, second and fourth cockerel, first, sec- ond and fourth pullet. Indian Run- ner Duck—Mrs. B. J. Grassberger, Bumpass, first male, first female; Dennis Bros., second male, second fe- 50,000 male, second cockerel, second pullet; Garland Hanes, Barton Heights, City, first cockerel, first pullet. Frizzles—Guvernator, first cock, Hides Wanted first, second and third hen. Black Breasted Red Game—B. J. Pleasants Ashland, Va., first, second and third pullet. Write for Prices. Pit Games—J. N. Conrad, Richmond, Satisfaction Guaranteed. Va., first and second cock, first, sec- No Commissions. ond, third fourth and fifth hen; J. H. Hume, Williamsburg, Va., first, second and third cockerel, first pullet third cock, fifth cock, second pen Can you afford to raise poor fruit? young, second pen old; James Duffy Ohbckb Sent Samk Can you raise good fruit without Richmond, Va., first, third and fourth spraying? How much money have you Day Freight Bills pen old, first, third and fifth p?n lost by not spraying as you should? Whether you have one tree or one Bros. Richmond, Va., Ark Marked Paid. young; Frick thousand trees spraying will pay. fourth pen young. The above pump is high grade and Red Pyle Game—B. J. Pleasants, will outwear and outspray most any pump made, regardless of price. Ashland, Va., first, second and third Out- fit as shown complete, mounted on cockerel, first, second and third pen barrel, costs $18 net. Shipped at once ycung. from our large stock. Do not wait too long, order now and be ready for both Cornish Indian Game—Julius fall and spring spraying. Staude, Brooklyn Park, City, first pen. Clarence Cosby, Paces, "Va., Oct. 7, 1909. White Indian Game—Guvernator, The Crestline Mfg. Co., Crestline, O.: first, second and third cock, first, sec- Gentlemen—You remember I bought B*tabll«he4 1890. ond and third hen. one of your Sunshine Sprayer Outfits Toulouse Geese—W. W. Thomas, late last spring, too late to spray but one time. have four or five times first goose; Ligon, We first gander, O. L. as many apples as we have ever gath- RICHHOND, VA. Sabot, third gander, third goose; Jno. ered in one season before, and you Mahanes, Trevillian, second gander, know this is an off apple year. What do second goose, third cockerel, third pul- you suppose would have happened had I sprayed three times, as you rec- Largest Dealer m let; Dennis Bros., first, second and ommended. Your sprayer is a grand fourth gander, first, second and fourth success anvl will multiply any man's Serap Iron, Metals, Hides, goose. apple crop several times the first season it is used. Embden Geese Dennis Bros., first Etc., in the South. — There is not over 30 per cent, of an gander, first goose. apple crop in this section this year. Chinese Brown—Dennis Bros, first Yours truly. REFERENCES: and second gander, first and second (Signed) H. B. STEBBINS. goose, first cockerel, first pullet. Complete descriptive circular of our National Bank of Virgin*. Chinese White—G. E. Guvernator, "Sunshine" Sprayer is free for the ask- ing, or Is sent with each pump ordered. Bank of Richmond, first gander, first goose; J. F. Dunston, Ask us. , Bradetreeta and Don. Lorraine, Va., second gander, second CRESTLINE MANUFACTURING CO., goose. Pomps—Sinks—Hose, White Guineas—J. F. Dunston, first CRESTLINE, OHIO, U. S. A. 1070 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, cock, first hen, first cockerel, first pul- ANNOUNCEMENT let. Silver Spangled Hamburg—Guver- Having completed the greater por- nator, first cock, first and second hen. tion of the work on hand at the time AGRICULTURAL Golden Penciled Hamburg—Guver- of the withdrawal of my last notice, I wish to announce that I am again nator, first hen. ready to take up my advisory work Silver Penciled Hamburg—Guverna- along agricultural lines, either by cor- visits, I tor, first cock, first, second and third respondence or personal and invite all those experienced farmers LIME. hen, first, second and third cockerel, who are unprofltably employed, and first pullet. the Inexperienced, who are In doubt Golden Penciled Hamburg Guver- as to the best mode of procedure, to — write for terms. My charges, even PLAIN ROCK nator, first hen. Including traveling expenses, are in Silver Penciled Hamburg—Guverna- the reach of every man who desires to third profitably cultivate 100 acres of land. OR tor, first cock, first, second and Crop rotation, balanced rations and hen, first, second and third cockerel, fertilizer formulae are my specialties. SHELL LIME first pullet. PERCIVAL HICKS, BAGS OB BULK Houdans—Guvernator, first cock, first hen, first pen. North, Mathews County, Va. Black Langshans—Guvernator, first, SPECIAL FINE HYDRATED LIME second and third cock, first, second and third hen, first and second pullet, FOB DRILLING. first, second and third pen; W. C. V^OU IINIV^EINJT Todd, first and second cockerel, third, If in the market for any grade and One client made $85,000 last year. fourth and fifth pullet. Our free books tell you what to In- quantity of any S. C. Brown Leghorns—L. E. Myers, vent and how to obtain a patent. Write for them. Send sketch for free opinion, Va., first cock, third hen, Richmond, as to patentability. "We advertise your second and fifth cockerel, first pen patent for sale free. LAND LIME old; H. M. Wilkerson, Richmond, Va., WOODWARD & CHANDLEE, Regis- second cock, third cockerel, third pul- tered Attorneys, No. 1237 F Street, Washington, D. C. Write for our pricelist and particulars. let; A. J. Warren, Richmond, Va., third cock, first and second hen, first and second pullet; J. Wallace Snell- PATENTS CO., Inc. T. C. ANDREWS & ings, Va., first cockerel, ME, Manchester, sketch NOBfOLK, .... VA. Send for free report as to fourth cockerel; Geo. E. Wray, Rich- patentability. Guide Book and What mond, Va., fourth cock, fifth hen. to Invent, with valuable list of Inven- R. C. Brown Leghorn J. H. Hume, tions wanted sent free. One million — dollars offered for one Invention; Fine-Ground Va., ATURAL Williamsburg, first cock, first $16,000 for others. Patents secured by N Phosphate cockerel, first pen. us advertised free in World's Progress Reliable Land Builder S. C. Buff Leghorn—G. E. Guverna- Sample free. The tor, first, second and third cock, first, EVANS * WILKINS, Acid phosphate is only ground 848 F Street, Washington, D. O. phosphate treated with acid, so as to second and third hen, first, second set the phosphoric accid free. The and third pen. decomposing vegetable matter, icids of S. C. White Leghorns Grundy & or natural acids, in the soil and also — the acids in manure, will do this Son, Richmond, Va., first cock, first write today for our equally as well, and from fine ground cockerel, fifth cockerel, first, third, free prospectus. It one-fourth the cost for ohosphate, at fourth and fifth pullet; J. Wallace tells all about our '.he phosphoric acid contained in same, new building; superb will produce equally large crop yields. Snellings, Manchester, Va., second equipment; elegant product, Use ONLY the NATURAL, cock; A. J. Warren, Richmond, first . auditorium; able fac- for free booklet telling all about ulty; ^end pen old, first pen young; Mrs. M. L. |! and our method It. Agents wanted. of securing positions. Burton, Richmond, Va., third cock, Address FARMERS' GROUND ROCIC DO IT NOW. first and second hen second cockerel, PHOSPHATE CO., E. M. COULTER, Box 767, Roanoke, Va. second pullet, second pen old, third Mt. Pleasant, Tenn. pen young; Williamson Farm, Mat- toax, Va., fifth hen, fourth pen old, "PRACTICAL FARMING" Rock Phosphate second pen young; Charles F. Cross, Prof. W. F. Maasey's latest and best Richmond, Va., fourth hen, fifth pen All grades Ground Phosphate Rock book Is now on sale. It retails for young; W. R. Todd, Richmond, Va., Limestone. Prompt ship- $1.60, and Is worth It. We shall be ind Ground fourth cock, third cockerel, fifth pen very pleased to send at ments and guaranteed analysis. old, fourth pen young. you a copy above price and will Include a year's Agents wanted. S. C. Black Leghorn—Melrose Poul- SOUTHERN LIME & PHOSPHATE CO., try Yards, Manchester, Va., first cock, subscription to The Southern Planter. Birmingham, Alabama. first, second and third hen, first and Remember, we deliver the book and second cockerel, third and fourth pul- give you a whole year's subscription AGRICULTURAL let, B. D. Hobson, Richmond, Va., for the price of the book, $1.60. third hen, first and second pullet. SOUTHERN PLANTER, Richmond, Va. Silver Duckwing Leghorn—A. S. AND BUILDERS LIME kills Prairie Dogs, Weod- Beadles, Manchester, Va., first cock, chucks. Gophers and ,rst, second and third hen, first cocke- Grain Insects. "The wheels FELLSWORTH LIME WORKS, rel; first second and third pullet. FUMA of the Gods grind slow, but exceedingly small." So the weevil, R. C. White Leghorn—Guvernator, but you can atop their grind with Box 445 Staunton, Virginia. first and second hen. FUMA CARBON BI-SULPHTOH S. C. Black Minorcas—J. Wallace aa others are doing. It fumigates KILL SAIf JOSE SCALE WITH Snellings, Manchester, Va., first, sec- poultry houses and kills hen lice. R. Taylor, Yan, N. T. P ond and third cock, second, fourth and Edward Penn GOOD'S SiHwA%L e°J,L SOAPNO.3 fifth hen, first second and third cocke- James Good, 809 N. Front Street. UnUf Tfl DAI C UAV Valuable facts re- Philadelphia. rel, first pullet, first pen old; Charles HUW IU HALt HAT garding Baling Baling Presses given in Va., and are Ded- F. Cross, Richmond, fourth cock, rick's Book. Sent free on application. Always mention The Southern first pen young, second pen old; J. A. P. K. Deilrlck's Sons, 55 Tivoli Street. Planter when writing advertisers. Ellett, Beaver Dam, Va., first and Albany, N. Y. m —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 10Y1

I CAN SELL YOUR FARM M Y CORRESPONDENCE extends throughout the North and Northwest, and I am constantly having inquiries for stock farms, fruit and dairy farms, grazing and timber lands, as well as iron ore and water power properties.

At the present time I have several inquiries for grist and roller mills with from 30 to 50 horse power, located on railroads.

I particularly want small or medium sized fruit farms in West Shenandoah

and Roanoke Valleys, for which I have many prospective buyers.

Send full description of your property, giving details, prices,

terms, etc., and if I think it suitable for any client I may have I will send you my contract which allows me my usual com- mission in the event of a sale of your property being made.

Address : E. W. CHURCH South Jefferson St. ROANOKE, VA.

third hen; W. T. Drummond, Ebony, FOR RENT OR LEASE VIRGINIA FARM AGENCY Va., second, third, fourth and fifth pullet. Farm of 235 acres, 6 miles west of Jetersville in Amelia County, Va.; good White Orpington—Mrs. L. C. Cat- Opposite C. & O. Depot, Richmond Va. improvements, splendid water, nice lett, Gloucester, Va., first, third and orchard, large yard with fine oaks; two fourth cock, first and fourth hen, sec- dwellings, one in fair condition; good Timber Lands fences, stable and cow barn; rural de- third fourth cockerel, first ond, and livery; store and school house each and Fa r s and second pen young, fourth pen about three-quarters mile 'distant; young; G. B. Mountcastle, Barton three churches accessible. Sixty acres at low prices Address, Deparment A. Heights, Richmond, Va., second cock, open land, 40 more easily cleared. Sol) suitable for corn, wheat, tobacco or second pen old; F. S. Bullington, Rich- grass. FARMS 4 VIRGINIA mond, Va., fifth cock, second and third Rent, first year, $150, or less than dairy, grain, stock, Poultry, fruit, hen first cockerel, first pullet, first per cent, on investment. truck farms, and colonial estates. Low pen old, third pen young; Mrs. Ma- Address T. P. SHELTON, Burkeville, prices, delightful climate, abundant Virginia. pure water, large eastern markets, belle Truran Trevillian, Va., fifth timber lands a specialty. "Write for cockerel, third, fourth and fifth pullet; free illustrated catalogue. Crudup Poultry Yards, Richmond, Va., WILES LAND COMPANY, (Inc.) COME TO VIRGINIA fifth hen. Richmond, Va. 400 tracts of land In Va. farms Buff Orpington—Walter Schaaf. timber, mineral, fruit, oyster propo- con- Richmond, Va., first, second and third sitions. My new catalogues properties In 26 counties, many cock, fifth hen, first and second cock- tain 2 of the best bargains in Va. I pay CRITTENDEN'S erel, first pen old, third pen young; your railroad fare up to one thous- Crudup Poultry Yards, first, third and and miles. Tou have no expense for fourth hen, fourth and fifth cockerel, livery hire. Write for catalogue. Great bargains on new R. R. Real Estate first and . second pullet, second pen young, fourth pen young; L. M. J. R. ELAM, Box 267, AND Ellis, Richmond, Va., first cockerel, Charlottesville, Va. first pen young. Polish White Crested Black—Guver- Loans Office nator, first, second and third hen, first VIRGINIA COUNTRY HOMES pen. A beautifully illustrated periodical. free copy and list of 200 select solicit your correspondence Buff Laced Polish—Guvernator, first For I properties in best parts of State ap- Valuable infor- cock, first, second and third hen. ami patronage. ply to mation to home seekers. Non-Bearded Golden Polish—Guver- H. W. HILLEARY & CO, DeL. S CRITTENDEN, Ashburn, nator, first, second and third cock, Charlottesville, Va. Offices Richmond, Va., Fred- Loudonn County, Va. first, second and third hen. Branch — ericksburg, Va.. Warrenton, Va., Cul- Non-Bearded Silver Polish—Guver- peper, Va. 1072 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, nator, first cock, first, second and RARE BARGAINS Schroeder & Husselman third hen. Non-Bearded White Polish—Guver- IN Real Estate Aqents nator, first and second hen. Rumples—Q. G. Eddins, Richmond, AND Va., first and second pullet; J. A. Northern Virginia Farms Ellett, Beaver Dam, Va., first cockerel. Farmers Barred Plymouth Rock—Guvernator, first cock, third cockerel, first pen old; A Few Specimens: Office 1301 East Main Street J. O. Allwood, Manchester, Va., fourth RICHMOND, VIRGINIA and fifth cock; Geo. H. Moss, Burke's No. 172. Contains 81S acres—40 acres Garden, Va., second cock, third cock- In oak and hickory timber; B miles sale many of the best We have for erel; J. Wallace Snellings, fifth pul- from station, situated near the village; bargains in the State. We are farm let; L. E. practical farmers and know what we Myer, Richmond, Va., sec- considered one of the best wheat and are selling. We are not speculators. ond hen, second pen old; Withers grain farms in Fairfax county. The If you want to buy a farm for a home Burruss, first, fourth and fifth hen, you. land Is a little rolling; machinery can or for investment we can suit third pen; Miss Clara L. Smith, Crox- be run all over it. The land Is all In We have all sizes of farm, from 7 acres ton, Va., first pen young. to 30,000 acres. We here give a few good state of cultivation; well fenced samples. Write us for full list. White Plymouth Rock—Geo. H. and watered by springs and running 11 75 acres, two miles from station, Moss, Burke's Garden, Va., first hen, streams. Improvements are a good 7- fruit; miles from city; 50 acres cleared; first cockerel, first pullet, first pen house and good outbuild- room house with elegant shade, good good 8-room young; Drury B. Baskerville, Salem, ings; good soil; seven minutes walk stable and all out-houses In good re- post- Va., first cock; Guvernator, second, to church, school, store and pair. Prico $20 per acre. office. Owner includes all crops, team, fourth and fifth hen, first pen old. implements, cow and calf, house- tools, Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock D. No. 194. Contains 17S acres, 2B acre* hold goods everything necessary to go — — W. Jardine, Staunton, Va., first to work—for $4,000. cock, In good timber, balance Is cleared, • second and fourth 229 acres, 75 acres cleared, balance hen, first, second acres in orchard In full bearing, goee timber; colonial house of 8 rooms, and third cockerel, first, second and six-room house, old barn, good gran- foundation, large hall; large third brick pullet first pen young; Guverna- houses, dwelling In a grand large shade trees in yard; ary, hen yard and tor, first, third and fifth hen, first pen large barn ami other outbuildings; oak shaded lawn, spring at house, new old. splendid land; 8 miles from station. farm watered by streams and springs, Buff Plymouth Rock D. Only $3,000. — W. Jardine, situated on good pike. One hour's 200 acres, half cleared; 8-room brick Staunton, Va., first cock, fifth hen, drive from Leesburg, Va. Owner is house; all necessary outbuildings, first, second and third cockerel, first, everything in good repair; well and anxious to sell. Price $3,600. second and third pullet, springs; timber enough to more than first pen miles from young; Guvernator second, third and pay for the farm; three No. 208—600 acres Loudoun Blue railroad. This fine farm is yours for fourth cock, first and fourth hen, first brick house, In $3,500. pen old. Grass land, 8-room good elegantly 906 acres, 450 acres cleared and in Partridge Plymouth Rock Guverna- repair, farm well fenced, cultivation, 100 acres fine bottom land; — or- tor first, -watered, excellent bank barn, good store post-office; second and third cock, first, close to school, and chard, fine timber. Price $26.00 per good new 8-room house with bath and second and third hen, first, second and furnace; large barns an- l outbuildings; third pullet. acre. two acres in fruit. This farm will R. C. R. I. Reds—John Campbell. make 12 farms of 80 acres each and No. 201 406 acres, Loudoun Blue Beaver Dam, Va., third cock, second — can be bought for $30,000. Grass farm 8-room brick and frame and third hen fourth cockerel, third We will show you these farms at our dwelling, elegant repairs, excellent expense. We guarantee title and a pen young ;W. D. Sydnor, Ellerson, 40x100, water In every field, well square deal. Send for new list of Va., second cock, first hen, second and barn farms. orchard. Price $10,600. third cockerel, second and third pul- fenced, good SCHROEDER & HUSSELMAN, let, first pen old, second pen young; 1301 E. Main Street, Richmond, Va. No. 202 476 acres, Blue Grass land, Williamson Farm, Mattoax, Va., first — house, land Is good, well cock, first cockerel, first pullet, first small 6-room pen young; Drury B. Baskerville, fencea, excellent water, good small or- — — Salem, Va., fourth cock, fourth hen. chard, excellent situation, but build- FARMS Price, S. C. R. I. Reds—Ellerson Poultry ings are enly fair condition. IN Farm, Ellerson, Va., first and second $9,000. cock, first and second hen, first and No. 209.—206 acres, beautiful little second cockerel, third and fifth pullet; Southside Virginia dwell- D. W. Jardine, Staunton, Va., fourth Loudoun County farm, 6-room in cock; John Herold, Richmond, Va., ing, beautiful shaded lawn, water fifth cock, all fields, good fences, land is smooth f10.00 to 930.00 per acre. W. C. Todd, Richmond, Va., fifth cockerel fifth pullet; Joe Litch- and level, good barn and outbuildings, With buildings, fruit, timber, field, Glen Allen, Va., third cock, fift Price $6,600. good water, best markets. Level hen, first cockerel; M. Hicks, land, productive soil. Rich- mond, Va., fourth No. 210.—273 acres, Loudoun blue our Estate Herald pullet, third pen Write fer Real grass land, well located in grazing with map and full Information. young; Guvernator, second pullet, third and fourth hen; F. W. Dabney, section, excellent orchard, well wat- I'YIB A COMPANY, lac Richmond, Va., third and fourth cock- ered, 6-room house and outbuildings Petersburg, Virginia. erel, first pen old, second young; G. In fair condition. Price $13.60 per acre. B. Mountcastle, Richmond, Va., first pen young. Silkies—Guvernator first, second Write for complete description of VIRGINIA FARMS and third cock, first, second and thirc1 these properties and Catalogue ot Near Washington City, convenient to hen, first and second cockerel, first the great Northern markets, suited for and second pullet. other places. stock, dairy, poultry, fruit, trucking and general farming purposes; Sumatras—Guvernator, first hen. Wash- , ington City improved, unimproved and Mammouth Bronze Turkeys— suburban properties; timber lands. O. L. Wme Eads Miller, Write for catalogue. Ligon, Sabot, Va., second cock, sec- NICOL & RANSDELL, ond hen; Mrs. R. E. Wilhoit, Sum- Box S. P., Manassas, Va. merset, Va., first cock, first hen. 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Narragansett Turkeys—J. T. Duir ton, Lorraine, Va., first cock, first hen, first cockerel, first pullet. White Holland Turkeys—W. \V Thomas, Catlett, Va., second cock, HOMESEEKERS third hen; R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam, Va., first cock, first hen; J. F. Duns- " r-^HMWJE^^ELflRW^ ton, third cock, second hen, first cockerel; first pullet. FLORIDA WANTS HOMESEEKERS AND HAS GREAT A. O. V. Turkeys—Mrs. T. E. Limps- INDUCEMENTS TO OFFER. comb, Peaks Turnout, Va., first cock, In the Land of Manatee (west coast) you can grow bigger first hen. crops at less expense than elsewhere. Fruits and vegetables grow Silver Laced Wyandottes—Ellerson like magic in the rich soil. A ten acre farm can be bought very Poultry Farm, first and second cock, reasonably, and will net more than a hundred acres in any first and second pullet, first and see- Northern State. Fruit Crops net $500 to $2,500 per acre. ing pen young; Guvernator, third Vegetables $1,000. cock, first, second and third hen; Write for our booklet, written by a western man, containing Drury B. Baskerville, fourth cock, full information and homeseelcer's rates. fourth hen; R. O. Burger, Richmond, Va., third pen young. J. W. WHITE, Gen'l Industrial Agent, Golden Wyandotte—Guvernator, Seaboard Air Line, NORFOLK, VA. first cock, first, second and third hen; first, second and third pullet. White Wyandottes—R. O. Berger, Richmond, Va., third cock, first and third hen, third pen old; W. W JOHN F. JERMAN Thomas, Catlett, Va., fifth hen, third and fifth cockerel; Standard Bred HEADQUARTERS FOR Poultry Farm, Burke's Garden, Va., fourth hen, second cockerel, first pul- let, first pen old, second penyoung; VIRGINIA PROPERTY R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam, first and second cock, fourth cockerel, Main Office, Fairfax, Va.) Branch Office, Vienna and 1316 I St., N. W., Waah, D. O. fourth If you to buy grain, dairy, fruit, pullet, fourth want a truck, poultry or blue grass farm, pen old, third pen city or village property, it will pay you to send for 80-page catalog. It is full young; J. F. Dunston, Lorraine, Va., of bargains. It contains all kinds of business propositions. It will pay you to first cockerel, second pullet, buy a farm near the capitol, where you have good markets, and the benefit second of steam and electric R. R. service. pen old, first pen young; Grundy & My catalog is free to you. Son, third pullet; G. B. Monntcastle, I am always ready to show property, and try to help my clients make a fourth pen young. good investment. Mr Motto Is "Honesty and Fair Dealings." Columbian Wyandottes—J. W. Brin- ser, Manchester, first cock, first^ third and fourth hen, second, third and fourth pullet, first pen young; Guver- Farms in Northern Virginia nator, second and fifth hen; Geo. H. DAIRY, GRAIN, STOCK, POULTRY, FRUIT. Washington Baltimore, and in easy reach Moss, Burke's Garden, Va., first cock- Near and of Philadelphia and erel, first pullet. ,

Swallows—Ed Keck, first. The Oldest Established Agency in Northern Virginia Maltese Hens—Ed Keck, first and second. White Dove, Ed Keck, first. White Fans—Ed Keck, second; F. Stock Farms E. Sears, Newport News, Va., first and third. Tumblers, Brown— J. A. Elletl. Near WASHINGTON, 0. C. Beaver Dam, first, second and third. Buff Tumblers J. A. Ellett, Beaver — Stock Farm 190 acres, in the corporation of Herndon, on macadam road, Dam, first. surrounded by the most desirable neighbors. In a high state of cultivation, all including tenant house, horse barn, cow barn with Yellow Dragon—J. W. Brinser, Man- In grass; Improvements, stanchions for 60 cows, carriage and wagon shed, feed rooms, and milk house chester, first. with separator that cost $200. Finely watered, just rolling enough and free Yellow Cheek—J. W. Brinser, Man- from rock. The most desirable proposition to be had in this section. Price chester, first. $10,500, on easy terms if desired. Black Homers—J. H. Atkins, first; 264 acres in Fairfax county, 6 miles from rail over good roads; close to school and church: 51 acres in timber; fine fencing; two lasting streams and J. M. Elmore, second and third; Joe spring; all kinds of fruit; colonial house of 8 rooms in excellent condition; Torrence, fourth and fifth. beautiful grove. Fair barn, 24x30, and all necessary outbuildings; located on line; best red clay bluegrass land, just rolling Silver Homers—J. M. Elmore, first pike 7 miles from electric — drain well; best of neighbors. Price $10,500 if sold at once. and second. enougli to White Dragons—J. M. Elmore, first, 212V2 acres in Fairfax county; 1% miles from rail, 7 miles from electric line, 2 miles from thriving on two public roads; 30 acres in timber; 2 second, fourth and fifth; Joe Torrence, town miles of woven wire fencing, rest stone and rail; seven fields with spring in third. each: 10 acres in fine orchard; good stone and brick house of 10 rooms with Homers—C. W. Montgomery, fourth bath: hot and cold water in kitchen, two porches; well located in grove of all necessary out- and fiftn; Stanley Lipscourt, first, trees: good barn with basement for 40 cows and 7 horses; buildings. This farm is surrounded by good neighbors in a nice section. Price third. second and $10,500 if sold in a reasonable time. Black Dragons—Joe Torrence, first. 469 acres in Fairfax county; 5 miles from railroad, 7 miles from electric L. I. L. Joe Torrence, Tumblers, C. — line; 200 acres in timber, mostly oak, balance in crops and grass, crops to go to first, second, fourth and fifth; Ro> purchaser: clay soil, just rolling enough to drain well; two houses and two Torrence, third. barns: new house of eight rooms, old house of five rooms. Including stock, farm implements, crops and everything. Price $11,000, Blue Fans—Roy Torrence, first and on very easy terms. Make us an offer. The owner not being able to look after this farm will sell it at a second. bargain. Magpies—Guvernator, first and sec- 264 acres, 5 miles from station, in Loudoun county; 30 acres in timber; two ond. wells, one never-failing spring, 7-room house; barn and outbuildings fair. A Black Fans—L. M. Ellis, first; Guv- fine stock farm, paying 12 per cent, on investment; in a good state of cultiva- ernator, second. tion. Price $7,000, $3,500 down, balance to suit. This farm is not in the hands of any other agent. Jacobins—L. M. Ellis, first, second and third. 277 acres in good state of cultivation; just rolling enough; in a good neigh- Virginia Wild Turkeys—R. L. Blan- borhood: 5 miles from railroad, in Loudoun county; 70 acres in timber, most oak, part of it first-class; faces on two roads; has been operated as a cattle, first. ton, Richmond, Va. sheep and hog farm for 25 years. On account of old age the owner is offering Mexican Turkeys—R. L. Blanton, his farm for much less than its true value. It is well fenced, two houses in first. first-class condition—one 10-room house, the other six rooms. Large barn and all necessary outbuildings. Price $8,000, one-half down, balance to suit. This Golden Pheasants R. L. Blanton, — farm is not in the hands of any other agent. first cock; first hen. 40 acres, 3 miles railroad, close etc.; in Reeves' Pheasant Guvernator, first from to school, church, store, a — good state of cultivation; close to macadam road; 6-room house, shaded; good cock and first hen. barn and all necessary outbuildings. Price $3,000, if sold at once. Silver Pheasant—Guvernator, first 227 acres, 4% miles from rail over macadam roa'd; mostly in timber, about cock and first hen. 100 acres scattered over the whole—white oak, hickpry and some valuable cedar; Pea Fowl—Guvernator, first cock about the only small tract in this section for sale that has not been cut over and first hen. for a great many years. About 50 acres could be easily cleared up to be put under cultivation. Well watered and surrounded by high-priced farms—smooth, Rabbits, Belgian—John L. Harrison, free from stones and not hilly—easy to work. The location makes it very Richmond, Va., second and third desirable after the timber is taken off, an'd the timber will come close to paying buck; second doe. Geo. T. Hogg, for it. Just the thing- for a man who has had some experience in getting out wants good farm that hasjiever been worked. Price $25 per acre. first, fourth and fifth buck; first, timber and a Will consider an offer for the timber alone. fourth, and fifth doe; first doe and litter. CHEAP PLACE FOR QUICK BUYER. Lop Eared Belgian—Dan Coleman, 73% acres, 2 miles from electric line; goo'd 5-room house; small barn and first doe. hen house; 20 acres in timber and wood, the rest under cultivation; plenty of Hungarian—Geo. G. Munce, Rich- fruit of various kinds; crops, good farm horse, fine cow, two shoats, poultry— mond, Va., first buck. everything included for $3,250. $1,100 trust can run as long as one sees fit. it you at once. Common Rabbits—first and second Let me show to doe; Geo .G. Munce, third doe. ONE OF THE BEST SMALL FARMS FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY. Ma-shall Short Hair Guinea Pigs— 71 acres, under high state of cultivation; just rolling enough; beautiful Munce, first, and second male; first outlook and high elevation: close to rail and village, and almost in sight of and second female. graded school, including high school; fine spring and water in every field; splendid apple orchard, peach and other varieties of fruit; new house of 8 or 9 Long Hair Guinea Pigs—Marshall rooms with porch; tenant house: basement barn and all necessary outbuildings; Munce, second male; second female; nice lawn and shade. Price only $8,400. This place would be cheap at $9,000. Manchester, first male, Ingram Taylor, THIS PLACE HAS JUST BEEN PUT IN MY HANDS FOR SALE. first female. 155 acres, 5 miles from rail and good town; 2 miles from river, 1 mile from school and church: 50 acres in second growth timber; springs and lasting streams - apple and peach orchard: excellent house of seven rooms with oak Rensselaer Co.^N. Y., Sept. 20, '09. grove: new barn and good outbuildings. Price $4,700. Allow me to congratulate you on the quality of your splendid paper, The Southern Planter. It is doing a A. H BUELL, noble work for the farmers of Amer- success and pros- ica, and I wish you Real Estate Broker, HERNDON, VA. perity. J- W. STOW. —

1076 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, to Get Rid BRIEF CORRESPONDENCE. How "Ralph Morgan's" Picture. FOR THE SAKE OF of Catarrh Macon, Va. Southern Planter, Richmond, Va. A Simple, Safe, Reliable Way,and it Gentlemen: —It is my opinion as Costs Nothing to Try. well as that of others who have seen Cents this beautiful stallion, that scant jus- Those who suffer from catarrh tice was done "Ralph Morgan" by the 25 know its miseries. There is no need photo you published in your October of this suffering. You can get rid of issue. It does not show style, the very Do you think it wise or proper it by a simple, safe, inexpensive home thing of which he is so full. He is treatment discovered by Dr. Blosser, the best specimen of the general pur- that you should impair the health, who, for over thirty-five years, has pose driving horse I have ever seen in the comfort or happiness of your- this county I been treating catarrh successfully. and am indeed glad that self or any member of your fam- His treatment is unlike any other. such a splendid specimen has been ily? Or for the same trifling coin It is not a spray, douche, salve, cream, procured for this section. I am quite do you think it profitable or proper or inhaler, but is a more direct and sure that many of our people will thorough treatment than any of these. avail themselves of his services. to decrease the value of your live Oct. 19th J. P. It cleans out the head, nose, throat W. stock? If you but think for a mo- you can again and lungs so that ment, vour answer must be No! breathe freely and sleep wthout that Rochester, N. x., Oct. 8, 1909. stopped-up feeling that all catarrh Southern Planter, THEN—if you are a sufferer or Richmond, sufferers have. It heals the diseased Va. any member of your family suffers and arrests the The first copy of your journal that mucous membranes the severe pain of Rheumatism, foul discharge, so that you will not I have ever seen has just come to the pain discomforts of a be constantly blowing your nose and my notice and I have taken great or in spitting, and at the same time it does pleasure reading it. Of all the ag- Sprain, Wrench, Strain of Muscles, ricultural periodicals that have come not poison the system and ruin the or Pain in the Back; or if your stomach, as internal medicines do. to my attention yours comes the near- est in my estimation, to being the horse is in any way afflicted, why If you want to test this treatment ideal. There are other not at once to-day, to your without cost, send your address to Dr only two pub- go — lications in a class with you. J. W. Blosser, 790 Walton Street, nearest store or druggist and for During the month a copy of every Atlanta, Ga., and he will send you by twenty-five cents get a bottle of agricultural publication impor- return mail enough of the medicine of any tance in this country comes under my YAGER'S Cream Chloroform LINI- to satisfy you that it is all he claims eyes. I speak therefore after wide MENT? It is undoubtedly the best for it as a remedy for catarrh, ca- comparison. tarrhal headaches, catarrhal deafness, and most effective Liniment for This is written in appreciation of asthma, bronchitis, colds and all ca- both Man or Beast, family or stable the work your journal is doing. I be- tarrhal complications. He will also lieve in bestowing deserved praise. use that has ever beer* introduced. send you free an illustrated booklet. With best wishes to you in your will kill the Pain in every in- Write him immediately. It work, believe me, yours very truly, stance. Get one bottle and try it JOHN R. GALLAGHER, you could not spend a quarter to FELKER'S NICOTINE Asst. Bus. Mgr., Nat. Nurseryman. Stomach-Worm Remedy better advantage than for a hottle (A Capsule). The Great Internal Wheeling, W. Va., Oct. 9, 1909. of Yager's Liniment. PARASITICIDE. Southern Planter, The only known De- THEN AGAIN—If you have a stroyer of Stomach Richmond, Va. Col- "Worms. Guaranteed. I take nearly all the farming jour- horse that is Galled or has a of Price $3.00 per box nals and the ones I don't take I get lar Boil, Scratches, cut, Pricked by 60 doses, prepaid. We want a sheepman to read, as other members of the Barb Wire, or has a sore of any in every locality to act family take them. While one or two kind; not only a horse, but a cow, as our agent. Write of the others are good, the Editor of for terms. the Southern Planter I consider or any domestic animal; or a mem- W. A. Felker Mfg. Co., Quincy, 111. knows more about farming and is broader ber of your family has a sore of any minded than any of the others. His kind, take twenty-five cents to the advice more nearly agrees with what MINOR'S FLUID store or druggist and get a bottle I get from practical farmers and from SHEEP AND HOG DIP. the best Agricultural Stations com- of WILSON'S GOLDEN SUCCESS Its use permitted. In official dipping Low prices on Dipping Tanks. bined. HEALING POWDER; it will posi- Testimonials and circulars for the I think the Agricultural Colleges are tively heal any sore and do it quick- fi.sk 1 n £T doing a good work. I have written to W. E. MINOR & CO., ly. These two remedies will actu- 811 Long Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. several of them and always get cour- teous replies and specific directions. ally do what is claimed for them. DO YOU WANT EdGS Very truly yours, C. E. BLUE. S. P. S. Multum Ovum will fill your IS YOUR FAMILY READING They are prepared by egg baske'. . Liberal terms to agents. "WORTH WHILE."? GILBERT BROTHERS & CO. Stone's Red Powder will cure roup: So much of current reading is mere- 25c. postpaid. Agents wanted. ly entertaining at best that the ques- 9=11=13 N. HOWARD ST. SOUTHERN POULTRY SUPPLY <:0. tion naturally arises, Is it worth while? sons 824 Ninth St., Washington, D. C. Your and daughters are bound to read something. They hun- BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Send for Booklet DEATH XU 1I1.AVE8 Hone Trouble!- Hmvo Cough* ger for stories which take them into Vauitnn'c > Who will send them on receipt 11 BIT lull Distemper Core the other half of the world—the GuaruDtecd or Money Baek. of price if your dealer does not :lt&" $1. per ean, at dealers, or world of adventure, of valor, of for- Eiprem Paid. 18 Yri' Bale. tune making. The problem is to give THE NEWTON ItEM l-.UY CO. have them. Toledo, Ohio. them such reading without putting _

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into their hands the literature that is either silly or demoralizing. The ed- »> * r mntmd to Give Smt1stactIon itors of The Youth's Companion be- lieve that a periodical can be made Gombault's ! Sound entertaining and yet "worth while," as a and The Companion is conducted on that theory. And that is one reason Caustic wny more than half a million Amer- Balsam ican families read u. The paper is .Dollar safe, but not dull. Its tales of adven- ture illustrate the advantages of for- titude and self-reliance. Its stories of That's the way to keep lay stress that your horses. It's easy character on the truth to do It with Kendall's right conduct is never a mistake. Spavin Cure. Thousands of otlier horsemen have Every new subscriber will find it of done It In past 40 years. special advantage to send at once Cured Spavin the $1.75 for the new 1910 volume. "Two vears afro, I bought a pair of fine black Not only does he get the beautiful mares. In about six months one had a Spav In. I simply used your Spavin Cure, and cured "Venetia" Calendar for 1910, litho her entirely, which my still edall the horsemen. Yours truly, graphed in thirteen colors and gold M. S. Culver, Union City, Conn." but all the issues of The Companion Letters like the above are received by us Has Imitators But No Competitors. from grateful horsemen. for the remaining weeks of 1909 from dally A Safe, Speedy and Positive Cure for the time the subscription is received. Curb, Splint. Sweeny, Capped Hock, THE YOUTH'S COMPANION. Strained Tendons, Founder, Wind Kendall's Companion Building. Boston Mass. Puffs, and all lameness from Spavin, New Subscriptions Received at this Ringbone and other bony tumors. Cure Omce. Cures all skin diseases or Parasites, Spavin Thrush, Diphtheria. Removes all Is the only safe, sure cure for Spavin^ Curb, Bunches from Horses or Cattle, and all Splint, Ringbone, Bony Growths As a for Lameness. Save your horses with the old Human Remedy Rheumatism, SUGGESTIONS. Sprains, Sore Throat, etc., It is Invaluable. reliable cure. Leavesno white hairs or scars. COOKING livery bottle of sold Is It is the world's best liniment for man and Caustio Balsam Warranted to grive satisfaction. Price beast. A< druggists, $1 a Bottle; 6 for $5. "The pie that mothers made." How $1,50 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by ex- your druprirlst for book, "Treatise on the Ask many of us have said that and press, charges paid, with full directions for Horse,'' or write to laughed at someone's expense when Its use. E#~Send for descriptive circular*, Dr. B. J. Kendall Co.. Enosbnrg Falls, Vt testimonials, etc. Address the crust was heavy or the "stuffins" The Lawrence-Williams CoM Cleveland, 0. not cooked. The young housewife looks tearfully at the bread that *m won't rise or the biscuits that are heavy and wonders what the "lord of Moon Blindness cured rBoae the manor" will say when he sits down to an incomplete meal. Eating ranks first among the indis- pensible daily occurrences and the "VISIO vital necessity for properly prepared ™ No matter how old the blemish, Wonderful how lame the horse, or how many doctors foods is unquestionable. Everyone have tried and failed, use Fleming's would rather pay the butcher than Discovery the doctor. Enough money is spent Spavin and Ringbone Pasta DISEASES of the EYE money each year curing indigestion and successf ully treated with Use it under our guarantee — your this NEW REMEDY. refunded If It doesn't mnke the horse ifp dyspepsia to support innumerable sound. Most coses cured by a single 46- minute application — occasionally two re- families, and the real reason for this ABSOLUTE CURE end AN quired. Cures Bone Spavin, Ringbone is the large amount of improper cook- Blindness, (Ophtha'mla), Con- alike. Hot used for Moon Sidebone, new and old cases junctivitis and Cataract, Shying horses soft bunches, Write for ing. on all suffer from diseased eyes. A trial will Fleming's Vest-Pocke* A valuable little book called "The convince any horse owner that this remedy abso- Adviser Enterprising has lutely cures defects of the eye, Irrespective of the Veterinary Housekeeper" prov- length of time the animal has been afflicted. No Best book on blemishes, and we send it en of great benefit to thousands of matter how many doctors have tried and foiled, use free. Bead it before you treat any kind of "VISIO," use It under our GUARANTEE; your 69 illustra- housewives lameness in horses. 192 pages, good who have had to refunded if under directions it bound in leatherette. money tions, durably contend with the unexpected visitor, does not effect a cure- "YOU PAY FOR FLEMING BROS., Chemists. S2.00 per bottle, 28« Stock Yards, Chicago, 111. the "finicky" appetite and the many RESULTS ONLY." Union postpaid on receipt of price. other little things that end to make Chicago, 111. Vlsio Remedy Ass'n., 1939 Wabash Ave., her life miserable. This book was published to sell for twenty-five cents "Save-TheHorse"SpavinCure. but for four cents to cover the cost 8£6JTADF._flABB. AJJSORBINE of mailing, the publishers will forward it to you. Address the Enterprise will reduce inllamed, swollen Joints, Manufacturing Company of Pa., Dept. Bruises, Soft Bunches. Cure Boils, Fis- 27, Philadelphia, Pa. tula or any unhealthy sore quickly: leasant touse; does not blister It contains two hundred recipes of under bandage or remove the hair, the sort that prove so beneficial to and you can work the horse. $2 per dealers delivered. No promise of results impossible to perform or false the housewife and makes the practice bottle at or testimonials to mislead you. You cannot mistake the Horse Book 7 D free. certainty of its unfailing and unequalled power or the of economy easy. Many helpful sug- ABSORB1NE, JR , for mankind, bottle. Reduces Varicose security of our guarantee. gestions are made for teas and $1.00 per 924 Farraeut St. , Pittsburg, Pa. Veins, Varicocele, Hydrocele, I used bottle of " Save-the-Horse." which I got through Mark Strains, Bruises, luncheons. Numerous illustrations of ! Goitre, Wens, Cross Co., New York, and our horse that was lame for a year with -_±±j stops Pain and inflammation spavins is now sound. Kindly send two bottles by express CO. D. household utensils run through the W. F. YOUNG, P. D. F., 109 Temple St., Springfield, Mass. coon as you can. Very respectfully, JOHN CLANCY. book. Altogether the book is the AIXYN-HILL CO., Bonds and Insurance, 115 So. 12thStreet, Tacoma. Wash., June 24th, 1909. best of its kind seen for some time " USE CRAFT'SDISTEMPERandCOUGH CURE Troy Chemical Co.. Binghamton. N. Y. : — 1 used your Save- and should be in every household. the-Horse" on my horse, a valuable driving animal, for a spavin A safe and sure pre- of two years' standing and the horse now shows no signs of lame- ventive and positive cure is even hard streets. ness and perfectly sound with work on paved for all forms of Distem- It is Burely a great remedy and did great work for me. '09. per, Influenza, Pinkeye, Very truly yours. FRANK ALLYN, Jr Franklin Co., Va., Sept. 14, Coughs and Colds in a bottle, with signed guarantee or contract. Send C ^ flfl Horses, Sheep and Dogs, *f |% ,UU for copy, booklet and letters from business men and I think the Southern Planter is the 50c and $1 .00 at Druggists I trainers. Permanenlly cures Spavin, Tborougbpin, Ring* most valuable paper of its kind for *-' bone (except low). Curb, Splint, Capped Hock, Wlndpulf, or prepaid. Write for free Shoe Boil, Injured Tendons and all Lameness. No scar or loss Virginia Farmers. booklet "Or. Craft's Advice." of hair. Horse works as usual. Dealers or Express raid. lroy Chemical Co., 37 Commercial Ave,, Bingbamton, N. Y* H. C. IKENBERRY. WELLS MEDICINE CO., LAFAYETTE, IND. 10 7 S THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, THE SPREADER FOR ALL FARMERS. Send Your Order For SINGLE COMB RHODE Are you thinking of buying a ma- All nure spreader? Then you must be ISLAND interested in knowing more about the REDS. For years I have been breeding Grinnell Detachable Spreader, a com- Reds from the finest strains in America, till bined manure spreader and farm now I have a strain of fowls unsur- wagon. It is made so that all the passed in beauty, size, laying qualities SEEDS spreader gearing and hardiness. I have only the most can be detached in select fowls left for sale, so order TO about ten minutes' time from the promptly if you want them. I "nave spreader box leaving a regular wagon some early hatchevl Pullets and Cocke- rels of extra quality box trucks and all, or a complete and can mate you especcially fine pairs, trios and pens. farm wagon for other uses on the I have some 2 and 3-year-old Hens Diggs&Beadles farm. It is a new feature, something also, which have proven to be splendid in fact entirely different from any- breeders, which I will mate up with early hatched Cockerels. Orders book- thing else ever put out on the manure "THE SEED MERCHANTS" ed now for eggs in season at $2 per 15 spreading line. It is a machine that from my finest pens. Eggs carefully packed. 1709 East Franklin St. has a place on all farms. The first illustration here shows the spreader ROBERT G. HUNDLEY, RICHMOND, - - VA. Box 118, Farmville, Va. Branch Store 603 und 605 East Marshall Street. RHODE ISLAND REDS are headquarters for su- We Inasmuch as we have determined to perior Seeds of all kinds. discontinue breeding R. I. Red chick- GRASS AND NEW CROP all equipped with gearing attached ens, except in a very small way, we, CLOVER SEEDS. ready for hauling manure to the field therefore, offer our stock of Hens and Garden and Flower Seeds, Seed and spreading it as all farmers Cocks for sale at $1 each, except a few Grains, Vetches, Alfalfa, Onion should spread it in order to get the very fine birds. We have Hens an'd Sets an'd all seeds of the highest quality and germination. Flower- best possible results from it as a Cocks worth from $2 to $5 each. Of ing Bulbs. Poultry Foods an'd fertilizer. Then the next illustration course, while moulting these birds are Supplies. shows the gearing cage removed. All not very attractive looking, but they Write to-day for our free cata- are bred from best stock we could logue and price list. Tour correspondence solicited. buy. Many hens very light colored. We will have a few very fine young birds for sale later. Correspondence solicited. MILNAVOOD POULTRY YARDS. the gearing except the conveyor is at- Farmville. Va. A. HORN, The Berry Man tached to the spreader box in one Box 147, solid, compact self continued cage, ROSE} COMB Soddv, Tennessee such as you see here. By simply un- R. F. D. No. 3 screwing a hand bolt on each side Rhode Island Red The Largest Berry Grower in the of the spreader, this cage can be re- in , South. moved an instant's time. One Eggs from prize-winning stock for 500 acres In Strawberries. 50,000,000 man can do it easily. Other wagon sale, 15 for $1, or 3 sittings tor $2.58. plants for sale. A new plant field box spreaders require a rope and WHITE EMBDEN GEESE. of 100 acres. tackle to remove the spreader box Place Your Order Now for Plants. L. K. SMITH, Appomattox, Va. I want every grower to Investi- from the trucks, and they save you gate my new "Tennessee Favorite." only the trucks for other uses on the MISS LOUISE V. SPENCER, The very best berry grown for mar- farm. The Grinnell certainly has a Blackstone, Va. ket—size, color, flavor and shipping big advantage here at this point. It PURE BRED R. C. RHODE ISLAND qualities considered. Even in size RED is guaranteed to be just as good a throughout season. I picked and STOCK FOR SALE. sold from one acre 4,456 quarts at spreader as there is made. If you Member of R. I. R. Club of America. a net profit of 11 cents a quart, need an extra farm wagon during the making a total profit of $'491.16, In husking season it will pay you to buy —WANTED— the Spring of 1908. For the season the Grinnell, for you can use it as of 1909 I shipped 194 crates per acre a farm wagon at any time you need which net $2.52 per. crate. To vouch LIVE WILD TURKEYS it. Then, when for the truth of this statement I you wish to spread and native Pheasants for breeding pur- refer anyone to M. Fugazzl & Co., manure, you can attach the gearing poses. Cincinnati, Ohio, who handled these in a few minutes' time and have just R. L. BLANTON, Richmond, Va. shipments. as trood a manure spreader as there In my thirty years' experience I is uade. The Grinnell Detachable have found nothing quite its equal. BRAZILIAN DUCKS Does Its best In low, strong land. is sold with or without the trucks. To Introduce and to reach all grow- You can buy it complete with trucks, Great layers, beautiful white and 11 ers, only $4.00 per thousand. Try tool box and all to make a farm large size, drakes weight 10 to varieties: pounds, ducks 6 to 7 pounds. They them. Other Aromas, wagon, lik^ we show in the illustra- Klondyke, Lady Thompson. lay almost all winter. Price, $5 for Special Prices to Nurserymen. trio. References: The Citizen's National Address WOODSON VENABLE, Bank, Chatanooga; Sam. A Conner, Farmville, Va. Sheriff of Hamilton County, M. Fu- gazzl & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. Glenview Orpingtons, tion here. Read the advertisement of S. C. BUFF EXCLUSIVELY. this machine in this issue of the I am selling some extra fine layers Southern Planter. and breeders, 1 and 2 years old, at $2 and $3 each. Get in before they are ECZEMA all gone. CA> BE CrREl). My mild, soothing, guaranteed cure A Neat Binder for your back num- does it .-mil SAMPLE proves it. STOPS THE ITCHING FREE B. S. HORNE, KESWICK, VA. mid cures to st.iv. WRITE NOW—TODAY. bers can be had for 30 cents. Address DR. CANNADAY. 354 PARK SQUARE. SEOALIA, MO. our Business Department. Please mention the Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 107!

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Medic's "Ringlet" "KING CORN" EXHIBIT. s. c. Barred Plymouth Rocks. A Corn Show for Halifax County, November Court Day. WHITE LEGHORNS Successive winners in strongest com- Houston, Virginia. "Tne proof of the Detition at pudding is chew- Richmond and Washington, has to recently a ing the string." if D. C. When looking There come me you wish anv around for your Cockerels, Cocks, Pullets or Hens write birds for the shows or for utility pur- great many requests to try and hold and poses, should tell me what you want and what you pause and look a corn show or contest sometime this you wish to well at my beautiful pay. I will ship you your young stock, the fall all order, express finest that I in Halifax county. We are prepaid. If you think have ever raised. My you have gotten "Ringlets" are unexcelled in size, vig- aware that the corn industry in Vir- your money's worth keep the birds and send me the money; or, beauty and egg: production. Write ginia is in its infancy and anything me. I will have birds that will please if not, ship the chickens back by ex- I of you, both In quality and price. Satis- can do to promote the cause press collect. Let me send you my faction guaranteed. growing more and better corn will be show record. In writing for prices, state for what gladly done, therefore, I announce B. H. GRUNDY, JR., purpose birds are wanted. Room 822 Mutual Building, LESLIE that on November Court Day, at "Chantilly H. McCTJE, Box 4, Farm." Richmond , Va. GREENWOOD, VA. Houston, Virginia, the farmers of the State V.-Pres. Am. Plymouth Rock Club county will hold a corn exhibit, and For High Grade, Pare Bred that ten ears be shown for judging, S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS and I will undertake to get an im- Valley Farm partial judge from outside the coun- Buff Cochin Bantams ty, and will also undertake to raise Barred Rocks, A limited number of fine, pure-bred suitable prizes, either in cash or farm S. C. Brown Leghorn Hens and Pullets for sale S. C. B. Leghorns. implements for eight or ten places at $1 to $1.50 each; Cockerels, well grown, $1 to $1.50 each. Buff Young for sale. so that it will be worth while for at stock Cochin Bantams, $1.50 per pair. Guarantee satisfaction. least one hundred farmers to exhibit MRS. R. A. BARNHART, Callaway, Va. corn. CHAS. C. WINE, Both white and yellow corn will —MY— Mt. Sidney, Va. be eligible and juaging will be by comparison and not by score card. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS SPRING BROOK POULTRY FARM This is a subject that should be of Won at Virginia State Fair, 1909, third Cockerel, Culpeper, Va., fourth Cock, fourth and fifth H. H. Scott, Prop. as paramount importance to the busi- pen, and at Danville, Breeder of Northrup strain Black Va., first Cock- ness min in town as to the farmer erel, first and secoend pullet, first pen. Minorcas, Whitman strain of Brown and I would glad to have any one Stock and eggs at all times. Leghorns, and the best Silver-Laced be W. R. Wyandottes. Six entries at Richmond advise me if they will offer monp; TODD, 426 North Sixth Street. and Herndon won 2 first, 1 second, 2 or farm implements or farm seed Richmond, Va. thirds and a club special. Eggs In sea- or anything as a prize at this contest. son. Stock for sale. The recent Fairs at Richmond and Get Danville indicate that good corn is Busy WHITE POULTRY YARDS at Once being and can be raised in Halifax Breeds prize-winning White Wyan- to make big money dottes, White Guineas, White Chinese county. In the chicken business. Geese; Pekin. Wild Mallard Writo for Free Poultry Book. Mammoth Let us get together and have one High prices paid for early chicks. and White Muscovy Ducks: White hundred exhibitors and in Also learn all about the wonderful ™ Holland and Narragansett Turkeys. $100 Out of thirty entries at Virginia State money for prizes. Sure Hatch Incubator Fair we won 16 first. 8 second, 3 third Next week the county papers will We want you to know how good this machi and 3 fourth premiums. announce any subscription and prem- How much stronger, better built and surer it is than J. F. DUNSTON, Prop., Lorraine, Va. i anyother—How simple it is—What little oil it uses— iums for this corn fair, I would and 1 What little attention it needs—Why we build it of FIFTY PURE-BRED be glad if you womd send in any V California Red Wood—Perfect insulation—How per- fectly our regulator works—How you save all the subscriptions you desire to make just \ dealer's profits and many other good points about ' S. C. LEGHORN the Suro Match. Your name and address BROWN k as soon as possible so that proper on a postal brings our book. Write now. dozen, and i Hens or Pullets at $10 per arrangements can be made. The Sure Match six beautiful Cockerels at $2 each. incubator Go. VA. This should be the beginning of a MRS. A. W. DAVIS. BLANTON, Box 8 p good business county fair. Fremont, Moor. Please mention the Southern Planter. Mt. Laurel, Va. W. R. DORIN. 1080 TIIE SOUTHEEN PLANTER. [November, EDGEHILL POULTRY FARM. HINTS BY MAY MANTON. C. H. Dickinson, Monaster, l.iirny. Vs. The skirt that is smooth and plain over the hips and plaited below is a VICTORY I am now ready to com- favorite one just now and is peculi- mence shipping arly well adapted to wear with fash- FOR OUR e g g s for hatching from ionable coats. This one will be found the following available for almost every seasonable White Wyandottes high scoring material, while also it makes an ad- At the State Fair, Octcober 5, birds: Duston 1909, our White Wyandottes strain Silver mirable model for re-making. The won gored upper portion requires only a half the firsts and seconds award- Laced and ed to the breed and were awarded, White Wyan- small amount of material and this in addition. dotte, Biltmore Barred often has been left over, or can be Silver cup for Best Pen Wyandottes and (old) and silver cup for Buff Plymouth obtained in the re-cutting. In the il- Highest Scoring Pen in the show (all Rocks; Brown, lustration broadcloth is finished with White and Buff breeds). Leghorns (sin- tailor stitching. The lower portion Splendid March and April gle comb), Cor- provides comfortable flare yet the Cockerels and Pullets for sale. •assess Also bargains in a limited number nish Indian plaits are pressed flat to give long Games, Black of Yearling Hens and Cocks. Langshans, Buff Orpingtons, R. C. and lines. Prices from $1.50 up. No culls S. C. R. I, Reds, Black Minorcas sent out for breeders. All stock (Northrup strain). Price, $1 for 15 for free from brassiness. No need to all but Leghorns, these are 75 cents write for prices; send what- you for 15. Special prices by the 100 lots. want to spend and we will send you I have a very choice lot of trios from something that will surprise you many of these birds at reasonable for value for the money. prices. Write me before placing your order. STANDARD -BRED POULTRY FARMS, I am now prepared to sell some fine Burke's Garden, Virginia. PEKIN DUCKS young or old, hatched from prize win- White Wyandottes ners at Jamestown Exposition, Madi- son Square, Philadelphia, Virginia Pair I won at State Fair, 1909, the fol- and Poultry Show, etc. lowing prizes: Also some fine White Wyandottes—First and second cock, fourth cockerel, fdurth pullet, fourth pen old, third pen young. WHITE WYANDOTTE White Holland Turkeys—first cock, first hen. HENS AND ROOSTERS. White Muscovy Ducks — Second HEIGHTS FARM, drake, second duck, third young drake, EVELYN third young duck. Catlett, Va. W. W. Thomas, Prop. I won at Danville, Va.—young birds exhibited only—first pen, first cockerel, first and second pullet. For stock and eggs address. R. RANDOLPH TAYLOR, GROWING Hickory Bottom Poultry Farm, Realizing the increasing demand R. F. D. No. 2, Beaver Dam, Va. for pure-bred fowls, we have en- larged our plant to 1,000-hen ca- NOVEMBER SALE pacity. In connectcion with our well-known White Rocks we have OF BERCCR'S White and Silver Wyandottes, S. C. White and Brown Leghorns. WHITE WYANDOTTES Special attention will be given Overstocked in win- these fowls' and orders for stock ter quarters; a rare or eggs will be handled carefully. chance at half value. C. M. WALKER, HERNDON, VA. May hatched Cocke- rels and Pullets, $] and $1.50 each; year- ling Hens, $1.50 and Silver Laced $2 each. Reduced WYANDOTTES. prices on dozen lots. A fine lot of young- Order early and get sters now for sale. Or- the pick. der early and get first pick. All farm raised R. O. BERGER, and vigorous. Special Office, 16 N. 20th St., Richmond, Va. prices in quantities. 6471 Plaited Skirt with Five Gored Upper Write for prices stating Portion, 22 30 GERMAN how many wanted. to waist. DR. H. H. LEE, Poplar The skirt consists of upper and BEAGLE HOUND Hill Poultry Farm. plaited portions. The upper portion Lexington, Va., R.F.D. 4. A fine rabbit dog. Will sell cheap. is cut in five gores and is fitted with A few first-class ANGORA BUCKS. perfect smoothness. The lower por- J. L. GRAY, NORWOOD, VA. Black Langshans tion is gored and laid in backward FARMERS TO turning plaits. It is seamed to the WRITE Insure plain portion and is stitched Your Buildings, Live Stock, M. BLACK, Tazewell, Va. flat A. above the edge. Produce, Etc., In Virginia Division, The quantity of material FARMERS' MUTUAL BENEFIT TROIS required for the medium size is 7% yards 24 ASSOCIATION. or 27, 4% yards 44 or 52 inches wide, Best security. Property Insured Fontaine Lithia Springs the width of the skirt at lower edge $600,000. Average cost per $1,009 per rear, $6.00. Territory limited is 4% yards. to coun- Situated at South Hill. Mecklenburg ties of Chesterfield, Amelia, Powhatan, county, Va. Splendid water for kid- The pattern 6471 is cut in sizes for Nottoway, Dinwiddle, Prince George, ney, liver, stomach and other troubles. a 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30 inch waist Surry, Charles City, New Kent and Shipped at once anywhere. measure. James City. For plan and membership J. W. HARRIS, Proprietor, for write to Write Girl's Princess free booklet. Dress—6442. CHARLES N. FRIEND, General Agent, Princesse dresses are just as much CHESTER, VA. mention the Southern Planter. in Please vogue for the school girls as they Organized January 9, 1890. —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1081 are for the grown-ups and this one Know My is childish and attractive, yet smart THIS IS THE in the extreme. There is a long un- Incubator; broken panel at the front while at Know My the sides and back the dress is made Plan. with a flounce. It includes a pretty BOOK I WANT little yoke, or chemisette, and quite novel sleeves that can be made either in three-quarter or full length. In the illustration it is made of cashmere TO SEND YOU with trimming of banding and chem- isette of lace, but it would be very charming made from plaid or from You haven't seen my catalog—you don't shepherd's check, or indeed any child- know my Incubator or my Plan yet, do you?"" ish material. For dressy occasions I'm talking straight, now, to some of you Poultry simple silks, light colored cashmeres Raisers who have heard me before. I got a cart-load of letters and voilles are available, but for and postals last week, but a number of you who wanted my

write. postal handy i school and every day wear the materi- proposition didn't Some didn't have a ; als already mentioned are preferable. others put it off till "to-morrow" and then mislaid the paper, or forgot about it entirely. It's just human nature to put off the things that are easiest of all to do. If I wasn't working in your interest as well as my own— if my incubator wouldn't make you fifty times more money than I make selling it— 1 wouldn't have the brass to keep urging and insisting on you to write me. But I know that the " QUEEN " is the best incubator on th? market. I have every other kind in my experimental room. I have a stack of incubator catalogs five feet high here by my desk and I know whereof I speak; no Incubator on earth has the *' hatchabll- ity" or durability of the «« QUEEN." "Well," you may say, "I don't know whether you are right or not, Wickstrum." Of course you don't know. But you don't know I am wrong either. When you consider that I outsell my closest rival two to one and that I spend only one-half as much in ad- vertising, you must know that the "QUEEN" Incu- bator talks pretty strong for itself. Worth investigating, isn't it? Worth a postal to know my Incubator and my Plan. My terms are outlandishly liberal—extended free trial freight paid—factory prices —5 years' guaranty that you can fix up to suit yourself and it will suit me.

Do it right now—now do it—woman or man reader ; send your name and address for my book on Incubators and Brooders. Don't put it off another day.

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6442 Girl's Pi incesse Dress, EGGS FOR HATCHING 8 to 14 vears. Pens No. 1 —Fancy Orpingtons, that win. The dress is made with the panel, 15 for % 4.00 side, front and back portions and the 45 for 9.60 m 90 for 14.40 piaited flounce. These are all joined Pens No. 2 —High-Class Breeders and the closing is made at the back. 15 for % 2.00 The yoke is arranged under the neck 45 for 4.80 for 7.20 edges and the trimming conceals the 90 Pens No. 3 —Thoroughbred Utility joining. The sleeves consist of nar- Stock. row puffs gathered into bands with 15 for % 1.00 caplige over portions. 45 for 2.40 90 for 3.60 The quantity of material required Single-Comb Buff Orpington for the medium size (12 years) is 6% stock for sale at all times. Write yards 24, 4% yards 32, 3% yards 44 for prices. inches wide, with 3-8 yard 18 inches HENRY J. andCHAS. G. SANGER. wide for the yoke, 7 yards of banding. The pattern 6442 is cut in sizes for Proprietors of The Ethermore Fruit and S. C. Buff Orping- girls of 8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. ton Farm. These patterns will be mailed to any The Best /Ill-Purpose Fowls Known R. F. D. NO. 2, DAYTON, VA. 10S2 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

HOME-RAISED address by the Fashion Department of this paper on receipt of ten cents. JACKS AND FOR SALE HORSES ANOTHER DESIRABLE CONNEC- CHEAP TION FOR THE WM. J. OLIVER STALLIONS PLOW. Black Combination Gelding; 8 years Catalonian are in receipt of information Registered Mammouth old; 1594 hands high; 1,050 pounds. We Jacks and Jennets, Registered Trotting Movements easy and graceful in har- from The Wm. J. Oliver Manufactur- and Saddle Stallions. As usual, we ness and under the saddle. Reliable ing Co., at Knoxville, Tenn., manu- won more premiums on our Jack stock and safe in all harness. Compactly this year than any other breeder in the facturers of The J. Oliver Im- formed and beautiful. Wm. bluegrass. Write for catalogue or visit proved Chilled Plow, advising that the Cook Farms. Sorrel Mare; 6 years old; 15 Y2 hands high; a contract has just been entered with 950 pounds. Fine family, farm J. F. COOK & CO., and brood mare. Compactly Messrs. Mitchell, formed. Lewis & Staver Lexington. Ky. Drives nicely. Safe for ladies and Co., of Portland, Oregon, for the children to handle. handling of Wm. J. Oliver Plows in Black Mare; 7 years old; 15% hands; the States of Washington,, Oregon, 1,050 pounds. Drives nicely. Works well everywhere. Idaho and Montana (west of Helena). SHETLAND PONIES Black Mare; 5 years old; hands; With Baker & Hamilton handling 15% Choice Pony Mares and Stallions 1,025 pounds. "Very handsome and their plows in California, Nevada for breeding purposes, and broken stylish. Good traveler. Very com- and Arizona; and Mitchell, Lewis & pact. Works everywhere. ponies for children. Staver Co. handling them in the ter- Dark Bay Mare; 6 years old; 15% ritory above Can be seen at H. C. Beattie's hands; 1.000 pounds. Gentle and outlined, The Wm. J. stylish. Fast in harness. Oliver Manufacturing Co. are new in farm, Richmond, Va., or at my farm. Pair 2% -Year-Old Well-Matche'd Black position to secure at least their Horse Mules; 14 hands; 800 pounds share of the chilled plow trade in the C. H. NOLTING, each Have been driven some. extreme western section of the coun- Trevilian, Bay Mare Mule; 3% years old; 15% try. And they are to be congratu- Va. hands; 900 pounds. Thoroughly lated over the successful broken to all farm machinery. manner in W. M. WATKINS, which their product is being exploit- FOR SALE ed, which is meeting with such Saxe, Charlotte County, Va. good results everywhere. STONERKOGE JACK A PERMANENT ROOF. Contemplating a change in location, I am offering my prize winning Jack STOCK FOR SALE The factory of the Montross Metal at a bargain price to a quick buyer. Shingle Co., Camden, N. J., is work- Three years old, sound, handsome and right in every way. A blue ribbon I offer a couple of nice ing day and night to fill the increase winner in 1906, 1907 and 1908 at the amount of business recently secured Virginia State Fair at Richmond. PERCHERON STALLIONS for their Metal Shingles. A large or- Address IRVING J. COFFIN, der for one thousand squares was re- at prices that will make a good in- R. F. D. No. 5, Richmond, Va. ceived from a prominent contractor vestment for some one. and builder of Oregon, to be used FINE ALSO on some public buildings being erect- Thoroughbred Stallion ed in that State. A large Philadel- Registered Saddle Stallion phia firm ordered three carloads. JOHN DYE, FOR SALE. 16.2 hands high; weight Numerous orders were and are being Bay horse, Coming 3 years o!d==a good one 1,200 pounds; foaled 1899. Bred by received from persons all over the A. B. Speckles, Napa Studs, San Fran- country, who are erecting houses, cisco. To be seen at "Hanfield," Orange ALSO county. Va. barns and other buildings, and who For particulars address MISSES Registered Berkshire Hog's recognize the superior value of Mont- CRENSHAW, Rapidan, Va. ross Metal Shingles over all other including several Sows and Pigs of kinds of roofing. FOR MORGAN COLTS either sex. Montross Metal Shingles are fire, You will be welcomed on the farm and Fillies and High-Bred Fox Hounvl to inspect my offerings. lightning and storm proof. Light, at- Puppies. Address tractive and inexpensive. With prop- JOHN F. LEWIS, Proprietor, Dr. JOHN D. MASSENGILL, er care they will last the life of the Lynnwood Stock Farm, Blonntville, Tenn. building. They are very easily laid Lynnnood, Va. with hammer and nails, and have a (Lewis Station on Farm.) special locking device which prevents them from rattling, besides making them give much better service. No $350 WILL BUY soldering is needed. They make a very attractive appearance, being em- THE FOLLOWING PURE-BRED CAT- bossed in conventional designs, and big TLE F. O. B. CASCADE, VA. 3 the three 3 NONE RESERVED. are lighter than slate roofs. They outlast wood shingles in every par- One Guernsey Cow, 8 years old. ticular. One Guernsey Cow, 7 years old. the southern planter Two Guernsey Cows, 3 vears old. The manufacturers will be pleased One Guernsey Cow, 2 vears old. to send to any one their catalogue, Richmond, Va., 50c. a year. One Guernsey Bull, 2 vears old. giving prices, testimonials, many il- One Jersey Cow, 6 years old. lustrations and detailed information Fruit These cows are all with calf by Southern Grower thoroughbred Guernsev bull. The why it is better to lay Montross Metal Chattanooga, Tenn., 60c. a year. Jersey will be fresh about first of Jan- Shingles than any other kind of a uary. The Guernseys will be fresh in roofing. Write to them to-day. spring. Three of them are now giving THE INDUSTRIOUS HEN milk. Will sell all or any number of the above. PUBLIC INSPECTION INVITED. Knoxville, Tenn., 50c. a year. THORXFIELD STOCK FARM, Hoosier These three monthly publications On the main building of the will be sent for one year for only Byrdvllle, Va. Stove Factory, at Marion. Indiana, is $1.00. Address, a large sign which reads as follows. SOUTHERN PLANTER, Please mention the Southern Planter. "Public inspection invited from 8:00 Richmond, Va. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. in-:,

A. M. to 4:00 P. M., Hoosier Stove Co." JERSEYS This means that anything in con- nection with the manufacture of Hoosier stoves and ranges, from the BERKSHIRES pig iron in the yard to the finished Imported and Imported in Dam nickeling, is open for inspection. It is quite interesting to one who never EXCLUSIVELY "GOLD LAD" saw a stove made to follow its course through this factory. You have the BREEDING privilege of examining for yourself the exact materials used in a stove Prices and [Pedigrees on Application should you want to buy one. If you live so far away that you Address, cannot visit this institution and would like to see pictures of the latest de- ALLEN DALE FARMS signed stoves and in the world, ranges I am offering some excellent hogs, SHBLBYVILLE, KY. drop a postal to them and they will both English and American strains, send free their illustrated catalogue at very reasonable prices. Young Brood Sows, Boars ready and give you the lowest prices ever COQUETTE'S JOHN BULL for service, and Weanling Pigs, 8 to (Herd No. 63980.) heard for high-grade stoves. Address 10 weeks old. Hoosier Stove Factory, 102 State St., S. C. Brown Leghorns and Mam- Weight about 1,405 when fat. A moth Bronze Turkeys. pure St. Lambert, whose grand sire. Marion, Indiana. Inquiries promptly answered. Canada's John Bull V.. No. 20092, sire of 11 tested 'daughters and grandson W. A. WILLEROY, PRODUCTION OF GOLD SILVER, Brett, King William County, Va. of Mary Anne of St. Lambert, who made 26 pounds 12 Vi ounces butter in COPPER, LEAD AND ZINC IN seven days. VIRGINIA IN 1908. His dam, Coquette of Glen Rouge, In 1908 the value of the gold, sil- II., No. 64931, made 22 pounds butter ver, copper, lead and zinc produced in HIGH-CLASS BERKSHIRES in seven days—a pure St. Lambert. He is a sire of eight descendants, who Virginia was $75,361, an increase of have done better than 14 pounds but- $55,151 over that of 1907. The pro- State" Fair Winners ter in seven days. duction of gold was 118.57 fine ounces, Virginia's Premier Rival, 117,983, the Having sold my herd of Jerseys, re- undefeated boar, at the head of my serving eleven of choicest valued at $2,451, a decrease of 282.36 my yearling herd. He won first prize Virginia State heifers, I offer this fine ounces and of -as com- bull for sale at $5,837, Fair, 1908, same fair 1909, first prize low price, considering his breeding. pared with the corresponding figures junior yearling class, also champion Address A. R. TENABLE, JR., for 1907. The production of silver Berkshire boar any age. He was the Box 147, Fnrmville, all breeders. I entered Va. was 236 fine ounces, valued at admiration of $125, him and four of his get, under six THOROUGHBRED an increase in quantity of 15 fine months—won five first prizes, two ounces, hut a decrease in value of seconds and championship. BERKSHIRE BOARS, One extra fine young boar suitable $21 ; and the production of copper was to head any herd. April and May gilts JERSEY BULL CALVES, 24.775 pounds, valued at $3,270, a and September pigs for sale. Place DORSET decrease of 34,105 pounds and of your order with me and get stock ac- BUCK LAMBS. $8,506. No output of zinc was report- cording to representation. Sire of eaWes, FLYING FOX. 6S4S6, ed from the mines of this State for E. F. SOMMERS, SOMERSET, VA. on of Flying Fox, who sold for $7,600 1907, the figures for the lead ftt the Cooper sale, 1902. and MONTROSE FARM, All ateck In best condition and guar- were combined with those of New Louisa Couny, Va. anteed as represented. Hampshire in last year's report, but BREEDER _OF^ REGISTERED F. T. ENGLISH, CentrevUle, M4. in 1908 there was a production of 76.190 pounds of lead, valued at OUROC JERSEY HOGS REGISTERED $3,200, and of 1,410,961 pounds of FINEST STRAIN. spelter, valued at $66,315. Four Beautiful pigs for sale, both sexes, farmers' prices. placers and four deep mines were at HOLSTEIN BULL Express Office: Trevilian, Va. producing in 1908 and the deep mines Born in May, beautifully marked. A JOHN F. T. ANDERSON, fine individual. Dam made 13.5 pounds reported 12,877 tons of ore, of which Poindexter, Va. of butter in a week with first calf. 230 tons were siliceous gold ore yield- PRICE, $50. PURE-BRED One of our many special bargains. ing precious metal with average val- Order at once. Satisfaction guaranteed. ues of $7,135 to the ton, and 1,896 BERKSHIRES J. B. LOOMIS. Richland, N. Y. tons was copper ores yielding $0.05 in precious m'tals and 12.4 pounds POLAND-CHINAS Devon Herd Established 1884. Hamp- of copper to the ton. Of lead ores, shire Down Flock Established 1880. TAMWORTHS 800 tons yielded gold and silver val- Pigs from Registered Stock for sale. DEVON ued at $0.28 and 95.2 pounds of lead Several Berkshire and Tamworth CATTLE to the ton. Boars service. BULLS ready for AND HEIFERS, J. C. GRAVES. Barboursville, Va. HAMPSHIREDOWN SHEEP, "The National Association of Live M. J. Langenderfer sold worth of RAMS AND EWES. Stock Breeders and Raisers" will $1350.00 thoroughbred pigs from five of our 0. 1. C. 1-2 ROBERT J. FARRER, Orange, Fa. hold their Annual Convention at the Union Stock Yards. Chicago, on the ton Sows last year. SOME Positively only perfect I night of December 1, 1909, during the stock shipped by us. Good Short Horn great International Live Stock Exposi- See our guarantee tion. Many important subjects will against Cholera. Write Bull Calves and Heifers, sired by toda> for illustrated circu- be discussed and plans for 1910 will lar and price list showing Royal, 302905, for sa>le. Come or write. J. F. CAMPER, Springwood. Va. be formulated. This Association is some of our famous herd. organized solely for Mutual Benefit TheH. S. Nelson Co., 907 CutonBldg., Cleveland, 0. J. A. STROUGH, and every Live Stock Breeder and Breeder of pure bred Raiser in the United States and Cana- CHESTER WHITES BELGIAN HORSES da is requested to join in the Associ- Best hog on earth. Fall pigs now coming. Please let us have your or- Stallions, Mares and Colts for sale: ation, for which there is absolutely ders. Satisfaction guaranteed. imported and native bred. no charges of any kind. Address C S. M. WISECARVER. Rnstbnrg, Va. CRIMORA. VA. M. Fleischer. Secretary, 99 Randolph St., Chicago, 111. 1084 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, Ft. Lewis Stock Farm THE BEST PLACE] FOR BLOOD AND REGISTERED BERKSHKRES Whit* Leghorn, »11 breeds of Plymouth Rock, Black Minorca and Rhode Island Red Fowls. Eggs from these pure-blooded birds for sale. DR. W. L. NOLEN, PROPRIETOR, SALEM. VA. LARGE YORKSHIRES THE GOOD OLD HORSE REMEDY. WOODLAND FARM Herd~Headers and Dams of Herd Im- Horse flesh is heir to a good many DORSET SHEEP ported. ailments. Many of them are trivial No Ewes for sale, and only a few if treated promptly. Rams left. We have three or four Boar and Sow Pigs Most of them by massive im- can flock-headers among these, which we ported boar out of big sows that raise be cured without. the aid of a vet- offer at reasonable prices. Better or- 10 to 12 pigs to a litter. These are erinary surgeon if only the owner has der before they are all gone. fashionable Yorkshires, but not as some little knowledge of horses and CHAS. B. WING, high priced as fashionable Berkshires. We kept four and the remedy is at hand. There Successor to J. E. Wing & Bros., fashionable Berkshires Mechanicsburg, Ohio. for a year, but they were too well bred will be cuts and sprains and lameness to raise a pig. We got 48 pigs from an occasional shoe boil or a curb or four Yorkshire sows, same time, same splint will develop; there will be swell- care. We gave up Berkshires. Our NOTICE ings, abnormal Yorkshires come so fast and thick we bony growths, etc. I have sold all my DORSET are almost giving them away. Write These come unexpectedly and surely LAMBS for this season I am ready for figures. often without any apparent cause. now to book orders for my next crop which I expect better than OVERBROOK FARM, The sensible horse recognizes of lambs owner ever. My prices are right. 8 W. Conway Street, Baltimore, Md. ' the fact that something is liable to Address H. H. ARBUCKLE, happen at any time and prepares for Edgewood Stock Farm, Registered the emergency. Maxwelton, W. Va. POLAND The appearance of Kendall's Spavin CHINAS Cure in our advertising columns so Sunshine and Per- often is intended to suggest a line DORSET SHEEP fection blood. of action. Choice lot of pigs I have to offer, this season, some now ready for Kendall's Spavin Cure is one of the prices In reach shipment. Three best all round horse remedies that very fine Dorset Rams; months pigs, $6. was ever compounded. The fact that of all. Choice Gilts and Servlce it is so old a remedy is greatly in its SAMUEL T. HENINGER, Boars - from $12.50 to $16. favor. It is proof of its efficiency. All Burke's Garden, Va. All stock In fine condition, strong old time horse owners know Kendall's and healthy. BROOKDALE FARM, Spavin Cure and most of them use it. P. W. HOUSTON, Lexington, Va. Pocahontas County, West Virginia. They would not have continued to use Red Polled Cattle. Clifton Stock Farm. it for upwards of forty years if it of best breeding. The cattle that suit had not proven to its legion of users the Virginia farmer best. Write for photographs and records. TAMWORTH PIGS. that it does cure the things for DORSET SHEEP. which it is From Registered Stock noi Fine recommended, namely, A Prime Yearling Ram and a Few Breeding. spavins, ringbones, curbs, splints, Choice Ewes. Knowle of Cook Farm 5087 at wire cuts, swellings, sprains, lame- J. D. ARBUCKLE. M. D., Cass. W. Va. head of herd. Sire 2nd prize boar ness, etc. the ailments that are al- at Royal Show, Eng., PURE BRED 1907., Dam ways and everywhere common to 1st prize gilt at same show, 1907. VOLNEY OSBURN, horses. Ask your druggist for Kendall's Bluemont, Loudoun Hereford Bull Co., Va. "Treatise on the Horse" or write to Calves, weighing about 600 pounds for Dr. B. J. Kendall, Enosburg Falls, Vt. sale. Price $60 each. PREMIER BERKSHIRES J. L. PITTS, Scottsville, Va. The large, lengthy, growthy kind. A That the movement "back to the fine lot of pigs, bred YOU CAN'T ARGUE from flrst-cla»* soil" is increasing stadily in volume sows, ready for April delivery; prices about the merits of a remedy when it in statistics cov- right. B. P. Rock eggs $1 for 16. is strongly-indicated proves that it has effected a larger real es- J. T. OLIVER, Allen's Level, Va. ering transactions in country percentage of cures that all other tate during the past few months. All Reg. P. Chinas, Berkshire!, remedies combined—when it proves through the Summer the market has C. Whites. Large strains. All that it has a larger sale than any been very active but during the last ges, mated, not akin. Bred other remedy on the market. Both two months there has been an unpre- Sows, Service Boars, Guernsey : these conditions are true of Visio, the Calves, Collie and Beagle Pups cedented rush of buyers and indica- and poultry. Write for price* wonderful new discovery, and we can tions are that by the end of the year and circular. prove it. We are so sure that Visio all records will have been left far be- P. F. HAMILTON, the new eye remedy for horses, will hind. During the months of August Cochranvllle, Chester Co. Pa. cure all diseases of the eye, that we and September, ordinarily a dull sell it under an iron-clad guarantee period in transactions in farm proper- the horse, or we will cheer- Hills to cure ties, the E. A. Strout Co., of New Walnut Herd. fully refund your money. No fur- York, Boston and Philadelphia, re- Twenty-five Registered Angua fe- ther argument should be necessary to ports that it sold 170 farms in the males and two bulls for sale. get you to send $2.00 for a bottle of Eastern States. This is a new high J. P. THOMPSON, Orange, Va. Visio, if your horse is suffering form record for two consecutive months any kind of disease of the eye, Visio even for this corporation and indi- will and positively must cure him, and cates clearly the tremendous activity Aberdeen-Angus Cattle all we ask is a chance to prove it. in the country real estate market Better write for a bottle to-day. time. Some fine registered Bull and Heifer which prevails at the present Calves at farmers' prices. Never allow eye trouble to run too WM. M. WATKINS, long. Visio Remedy Association, 1933 Saxe, Charlotte Co., Va. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Please mention the Southern Planter. —

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WHITE WYANDOTTES FOR SALE— S. C. B. LEGHORN, APRIL AND MAY Don't be satisfied with anything but hatched. Pullets and Cockerels for the best. Stock direct from Arthur sale. Bracy's strain. Also Single G. Dustin. Must sell a few yearling Comb White Rocks. B. G. Bass, Want Ads. Hens and six months' Cockerels to Rice, Va. make room. Prices $1 to $3. Mrs. W. W Sproul, Middlebrook, Augusta FOR SALE—RED CUBAN GAMES. county, Va. The gamest and most beautiful on Rates 2 cents per word. Cash with earth. Write for prices. L. E. Jones, order. Initials and figures count as Woodlawn, Va. one word; 25 ents minimum charge. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED CON- cerning young stock from finest pen PURE-BRED BUFF ORPINGTON VOULTRY, ETC. of Crystal White Orpingtons in the present late sea- Cockerels for sale, $1 each. Mrs. world. Eggs for Aaron Seay, Carter's Bridge, Albe- son at half price, $2.60 per 15. Mrs. S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS I OF- marle county, Va. — L. C. Catlett, Gloucester, Va. fer for sale for Immediate or early- fall delivery trios that will maka MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS— INDIAN RUNNER DUCKS AND pure bred. Surplus stock at bargain wonderful breeders. I can mate up Drakes, Toulouse Geese, April hatch- prices until Thanksgiving. Sunny- cockerel either with splendid hens or ed White Holland Turkeys; very side Farm, Jonesville, Va. with promising pullits. I believe I fine. Barred Plymouth Rock Hens have the finest fancy-utility strain and Pullets for sale. Orange and PURE-BRED S. C. BROWN LEGHORN in existence, ind have in my yards lemon trees, fruit on them. Write stock for sale. Eggs for hatching today the finest lot of fowls that I for prices. Ingraham Poultry Yard, in season. Corespondence solicited. have ever owned. I hava furnished Somerset, Orange County, Va. G. William Smith, Orange, Va. winners for most of the big South- SALE PURE-BRED ern shows, and I have FOR FROM EXCELLENT VALUES IN BEAUTI- a hen now stock, April hatched, White Holland laying that has laid over 900 eggs. fully marked Single Comb Rhode Turkeys; very fine Toulouse Geese, Island Red Cockerels at $1 each. Trios, price $5 to $10. Dr. J. H. C. $2 a piece; Indian Runner Ducks; a Mrs. E. W. Brooking, Somerset, Va. Winston, Hampden-Sidnay, Va. few Barred Rock Hens, $1 a piece. Mrs. M. F. Goocch, Somerset, Orange SINGLE COMB REDS OF WILMONT, E. B. THOMPSON'S FAMOUS RING- county, Va. red to the skin; beauties; $1 to $1.50. lets soar the highest at America's Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. F. E. Imperial Show, Madison Square ROCKLAND POULTRY FAR M Williams, Charlottesville, Va. Garden, New York. I have about Beautifully marked Barred Plymouth one hundred of this celebrated stock Rock Cockerels; weight four to five BARGAIN SALE—EIGHT S. C. WHITE for sale. Their qualities cannot be pounds, $1 each; one trio Black and Orpington Hens and one Cock, prize excelled for layers, plumage, health White Muscovy Ducks, $3. Order winning strain. First $10 gets them. and general appearance. Have thro, before all go. Mrs. Keesee Brook- E. C. Coble, Mt. Airy, N. C. especially fine Yearling Roosters. ing, Somerset, Va. Satisfaction guaranteed. Terms on WANTED— 2.000 MARCH AND APRIL application. S. G. Roadcap, Lock HENS, HENS, CHEAP TO MAKE hatched White Rock Pullets. Ad- • Box 77, "Waynesboro, Augusta Coun- room; extra fine Barred Rock and dress, with description and price, ty, Va. White Wyandotte, also beauties in W. P. Laird, Warm Springs, Va. Cockerels. A few White Orpington STANDARD-BRED POULTRY FROM Cockerels. Miss Clara Smith, Landoi FOR SALE—PURE-BRED RHODE $2 per head up. White Plymouth Poultry Yards, Croxton, Va. Island Red Cockerels, $1 each. Mrs. Rocks, Silver, Golden, Columbian, Joe Mathews, Lahore, Va. I. YEAR-OLD Black and White Wyandottes, R. I. TWENTY S. C. R. RED Reds, Pit Games, Indian Runner, Hens, two Roosters, three White ROSE COMB SILVER LACED Aylesbury, Blue Swedish, Mallard, Guineas., two Pekin Ducks, $25; five Wyandottes for sale. Mrs. Fannie White and Colored Muscovy Ducks, April hatched Pullets, one Rooster, Carter, Rice, Va. Toulouse and Brown Chinese Geese. $5. Mrs. William Birch, New Glas- All bred from prize winning stock. gow, Va. S. C. BROWN LEGHORN PULLETS. Dennis Bros. & Co., Binns Hall, Va. Hens and Corkercels for sale. Mrs. S. C. W. LEGHORNS—FOUR FIRST C. M. Bass, Rice, Va. MY premiums at Roanoke Fair. Pullets BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS, from up; Cockerels from up. showing: grand vigor and breeding $1 $2 CHEAP—BRONZE TURKEYS AND according to W. H. Densmore, R.. F. D. No. 3, Geese. Order at once. L. J. Winn. latest requirements of Roanoke, Va. Blanton, Va. the American Standard, were easy winners at State Fair (see premium GAMES! GAMES! GAMES! list). Excellent results from incu- PURE- LIVE STOCK. bator eggs shipped Bred Pit Games. Virginia State Fair anv distance. winners. limited number of Prices low on small trial order. A Only Cockerels for sale. Peninsula Poul- FOR SALE—TEN ANGUS COWS, strong: stock pays von know. George 8 Heifers, choice breeding, mostly H. Morris. try Yards, Williamsburg, Va. Ashland, Va. Prince Ito blood; 5 Hackney brood i 5 trotting- FOR SALE—S. C. R. I. RED CHICK- mares, 2 Yearling Fillies, BARGAINS IN PURE-BRED UTILITY ens of the choicest breedings; S. C. bred Mares, 1 Yearling 1 2-year and Poultry, $1 each. White Plymouth Brown Leghorns from the fanciest 2 3-year Fillies, all high class racing Rocks, White, Silver and Columbian prize winning strain. Can furnish blood and should go fast; 2 Geld Wyandottes, R. I. Reds, White and choice trios. Evergreen Farms, Rice ings, 1 and 2 years; 1 Clydesdale Brown Leghorns, Pekin, Indian Run- Depot, Va. Stallion, 2 years; 1 trotting bred ner, Blue Swedish and Muscovy Sallion, Don Piza, 27060, one of the Ducks. Burlington Farm. Charles "REDS" FOR SALE, OLD AND YOUNG. best sons of the great Gambetta City, Va. Some "gilt-edge" stuff; all reason- Wilkes. Myer & Son, Bridgeville, Del. able priced. Also large size "Best TO REDUCE STOCK WILL SELL FOR Make" Bone Cutter, very cheap. W. BLACK, tne FOR SALE—A FINE JACK; next thirty days, 50 Cockerels, Shook. McGaheysville, Va. white points, 15 hands, 4 years, good February and March hatch: S. C. bone, fine style and action; fine per- Buff. Brown and Wr hite Leghorns: STANDARD-BRED BUFF ROCKS. former on either mares or jennetts; R. I. Reds and Black Minorcas: 50 Bred for size and eggs. Three Pul- also three fine Jennetts bred to Cockerels, Buff and Barred Plvmouth lets and Cockerel, $3.50. Satisfac- above; all above stock registered. Rocks. R. C. R. I. Reds and Black tion guaranteed. John E. Morris, finest animals ever Minorcas, They are the $1 to $1.50 each. Belmont Orange, Va. brought to Virginia. Unless you are Poultry Farm, Luray, Va. looking for high-class goods save FARM RAISED BARRED PLYMOUTH your postage. Might consider part MAMMOTH BRONZE, WHITE HOL- Rock and White Wyandotte Cocke- pay in cattle. A. H. Motteler, Pro\i- land Turkeys. Wrhite Wyandotte, rels; also young Toulouse Ganders: dence Forge, Va. White Leghorn. R. T. Red Poultry. May hatched: very fine. E. F. Choice stock bred from winners. Sommers, Somerset, Va. A VERY PRETTY AND GENTLE Prices right, satisfaction guaranteed. Lady's Saddler and Driver; "Peggy Circular free. Fairview Farm, BABY CHICKS— 8 CENTS EACH— Primrose;" rich dapple cream, 6 Shrewsbury, Pa. Shipped safely anywhere. Culver years old. Perfectly sound. No bad Poultry Farm. 948 Burnham, Benson, tricks. A great pet and for such a GRAND TOULOUSE GEESE FOR Neb. pretty and likeable mare will be sold sale, also White Wyandotte and at bargain. Trial cheerfully Barred a Plymouth Rock Cockerels ORDER YOUR MUSCOVY DUCKS allowed. References. R. I. Farrer, A bargain for money. "Blue Hil' now. The ducks with habits of wild Orange. Va. Poultry Yards." Somerset, Va. ducks and equally as hardv; $3 per pair. W. B. Coleman, Manriboro, Va. $25 FOR PURE-BRED BULL CALF R. I. RED COCKERELS FOR SALE. out of registered Holsteln cow; rich- First prize winners at county fair. O. O. HARRISON. MT. ULLA. N '' ly bred; beautifully marked. W. B. R. M. Payne. Crofton, Va. Breeder of Good White Wyandottes Lewis, Route 1, Blackstone, Va. A

108G THE SOUTHEKN PLANTEK [November, LIVE STOCK (Continued). REMEMBER MY YORKSHIRE HOu. TIRED OF FARMING? BOYS LEFT and Red Poll Cattle are of the best home? Why not exchange your farm THE VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC IN- breeding. Young stock always for for city income property in best stitute has for sale pure-bred young sale at attractive prices. W. E. city in United States? Frequently males of the following breeds: Cat- Stickley, Strasburg, Va. good trades can be made with peo- tle—Holsteins, Jerseys. Shorthorns, ple anxious to live in country My Aberdeen-Angus and Herefords. FOR SALE—ONE THREE-YEAR-OLD business is to bring such people to- Swine—Young animals of both sexes Black Standard-Bred Trotting Stuck gether and help them 'deal on basis of the following breeds: Berkshire*, Mare. Address T. C. Morton, Rice fair to both. Send full description Duroc-Jerseys and large Yorkshire. Depot, Va. if you wish my services. No charge Sheep—Dorset Rams and one Shrop- unless deal made; 33 years business shire Ram Lamb. Also a few Black LARGE YORKSHIRES—SEE OUR record back of me. Clarence Pettit, Minorca and Brown Leghorn Cocke- October ad. Stock referred to must Real Estate Exchange Specialist, rels. These animals are excellent be sold at once or prepared for Pittsburg, Pa. individuals in thrifty condition and butcher. What will you offer per will be sold at very reasonable prices pound for what you need? Stock is FINE STOCK FARM FOR SALE, to Virginia farmers. For dairy only in breeding condition now. containing 194 acres, 60 fine bottom breeds address Prof. Brainerd; for Meadow Grove Farm, Ivy Depot, V a land; located one mile from station all other breeds. Dr. Mayo, Virginia on Southern Railroad in Halifax Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, FOR SALE—ONE REGISTERED JER- county, Virginia, and five miles from Va. sey Bull, one Cow coming fresh, a first-class market for everything, four Yearling Heifers. All first- including wood. Plenty of wood can FOR SALE—IMPORTED GERMAN class stock. "M. O. A.," Southern be sold delivered at the station to Coach Stallion, 4 years old, 16 hands Planter. pay for farm. A four-room 'dwell- high, weighs 1,350 lbs., good flat ing on public road. A living stream bone, fine style and action, plenty FOR SALE—FRENCH COACH STAL- runs through tract. Price, $3,000, of speed, a perfect eye and a nobis lion, '"Dreux," 4237; dark brown; one-third cash, balance in equal in- disposition. Have both German and weight, 1,200 pounds; six years; per- stallments on one to ten years, in- American certificates of registration. fect and cheap. Thomas L. Hill, terest added. E. W. Armistead, Dai,- A bargain for some om interested in Millen, Ga. ville, Va. breeding good serviceable horses. Ad- dress, T. E. Roberts, Chase City, Va. FOR SALE—SHORT HORN HEIFER BEAUTIFUL HOME IN' CUBA; GOOD Calf, roan, entitled to registry, mi' 8-room tile roofed house, 25 acres FOR SALE—SADDLE STALLION, 5 ing strain, six months old, $35. good land, quantity of fruit trees, years old; blood bay; extremely Heartlands Stock Farm, Warrenton, never failing well with wind mill; handsome, stylish and spirited; un- Va. one and one-half miles from city of trained but almost perfect in all twenty thousand; fine location, high, saddle gaits; saddle bred on both DOGS, PEST STOCK, ETC. dry and healthy; good for tobacco, sides and of distinguished ances- oxanges or vegetables. Price, $2,000. Rio, trage; disposition gentle and tract- CANADA GEESE, BLACK SWAN, Address S. T. Holmes, Pinar del able; thoroughly broken to ride and Wild Ducks, Decoys, etc. Why not Cuba. drive. Address F. G. D., R. raise your own decoys and orna- F. D. fowl? Five hundred TRACT OF No. 1, Scottsville, Va. mental water FOR SALE—A FINE Canada Geese, young pairs $6, mated land containing 137% acres, tw© breeding pairs $10; Wild Black Mal- miles from Providence Forge. This PURE-BRED JERSEYS AND POLLED ten valuable Durhams (or Hornless Shorthorns). lard Ducks, breeders, $3 pair, land lies well, contains pairs Black Australian Swan, removed will be I have two fine 2 to 3-months-old $25; timber; after being prolific, often two agricultural purposes. Jersey Bull Calves by I handsome, hardy, No. 1 land for a famous broods year, in great de- part pay in cattle. Kentucky bred bull. Price $35 each to three a Might consider mand for parks, country estates, etc., A. H. Motteler, Providence Forge, or $60 for both. Polled Durham Bull English and Heifer Calves, yearlings and adults $40, young pairs $30; Va. Ducks, best callers known for older stock. Write for prices to Decoy wild duck shooting, $2.50 pair; Black FOR SALE—400 ACRES OF FINE James M. Hobbs, 1521 Mount Royal county, Virginia; Avenue, Baltimore, Brant, $10 pair; White Muscovy land in Loudoun Md. Note—See pair. Buy wild fowl watered; 10-room my one-third page ad of Sheep, Ducks, $2.25 well fenced and Hogs direct from Whelton's Wild Water water in house; obser- and Poultry elsewhere in this issue. stone house; Fowl Farms, Chincoteague Island, vatory; open fireplaces as well as Va. furnace; tenant house; also large BERKSHIRE PIGS—B ILIMORB on place. Can be strain, good individuals, of either dwelling house WANTED—TO BUT ALL KINDS divided or sell as entirety. Southern sex. Ten fine Jersey Heifers and Company. Washing- Plymouth Rock Cockerels. Every- Wild Birds and Animals, particularly Poultry Supply thing guaranteed as represented or Tame Deer, Wild Turkeys, White ton, D. C. money refunded. R. S. Young, Only, Squirrels, Peafowl, Otters, Bed Foxei Pheas- FINE ESTATE FOR SALE—THRM Va. Gray Squirrels, Partridges. handsome buildings; resi- ants, Beaver. State price when writ- sets of dences contain 10. 9 and 8 rooms; FOR SALE—SHORT HORN BULL, ing. Dr. Cecil French, Naturalist. settlements. Beautiful sit- four years old, gentle, weighs 1,500 live other Washington, D. C. uation, good graslng and .'arming pounds. Price, $75. Also one Short divide. Price Bull land. 1,200 acres. WIU Horn Calf, three months old, BY PAYING FREIGHT CHARGE AND town. A. H. Clement. $25. M. Szuchy, Amelia, $25; clese to Va. $2 pound tax, we will ship you a Appomattox, Va. good house, watch or hunting dog. ^^^ FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR State kind of dog you want. Animal — FULLWOOD mules or heavy farm horses, 2 to FARM FOR SALE 4 Relief Society, 2115 14th St., N. W., acres and improvements, years old, 2 bull calves, 1 herd bull, Ranch, 100 Washington, D. C. fruit, etc.; excellent mar- Prince Barbara, 10 cows, 8 good roads, heifers. garden and dairy. Near Monte- Myer & Son, Bridgeville, Del. ket thou- DACHSHUND PUPS — PURE-BRED rev, Tenn.: population, three stock, imported from Germany in sand; good schools, fine climate, FOR SALE—REGISTERED POLLED for sale. Capt. F. J. von For full par- Herefords, Wilton, Anxiety and 1906, healthy. Price, $4,000. Schwerdtner, Annapolis, Md. write James J. Flemi-ng, Howe strains. Prices moderate. Ap- ticulars Mont erey, Tenn. ply Samuel T. Earle, Jr., 1431 Lin- FOX, DEER, COON AND OPOSSUM den Ave., Baltimore, Md. hounds and pups, $3.50 to $15 each. RENT—CAN BUY— WANTED TO grain For bargains write me. E. F. Wil- strictly first-class stock and PONIES—SEVERAL SHETLAND AND mouth, Shelbyvllle, Ky. farm, from two to five or six hun- others for children, well broken. Cne dred acres. Good farm, roads and pair matched roan mares, 6 years, BEAGLES—PUPS AND WELL-TRAIN- improvements. Am a Virginian by kind; single and double. J. M. Cun- strain. James birth but have always formed in ed Dogs for sale. Best that ningham, Brandy Station, Va. R. Parker, Cypress Chapel, Va. Indiana. You know what means. Camden Hogg, Pt. Pleasant. FOR SALE—ONE PAIR PERCHERON CHAMPION BRED COLLIE ^ W. Va. Horse Colts, two years old, perfectly and grown females for sale. Shady- sound. By imported Maximum, both brook Farm, Route 2, Roanoko, V-i WANTED—FARMS AND BUSINESSES dams pure-bred. A bargain at $350. Don't pay commissions. We find you Elkton Stock Farm, Forest Depot, WANTED—LIVE WILD TURKEYS direct buyer. Write, describing Va. purposes property, naming lowest price. We and Pheasants for breeding proper- R. L. Blanton. Richmond, Va. help buyers locate 'desirable FOR SALE—DUROC-JERSEYS OF ties free. American Investment As- high quality. Bred Sows, Septem- ESTATE. sociati^" ^Tinneapo lis, Minn. ber Pigs and Boars ready for service. REAL R. W. Watson, Petersburg, Va. EXCHANGE CITY LOTS FARMS AND TIMBER LANDS AT WANTED TO terms; great, In Gulfport, Miss., for Shetland lowest prices on easy WANTED—A YOUNG MAMMOTH er bargains in Virginia. Write for Jack that can be sold under a guar- ponies, collies, blood hounds, est Stodghill, Shel- Address J. R. Elam, Char- antee to serve mares. W. A. Connell, fancy poultry. J. D. catalogue. lottesville, Va. Inez, N. C. byvllle, Ky. ^

1909.1 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1087 REAL ESTATE (Continued). FARMER, THOROUGHLY EXPE- IMPLEMENTS, MACHINERY, ETC. rienced in dairy work and farming WISH TO GET IN CORRESPON- in up-to-date principles, desires posi- FOR SALE— dence with owner of farm of 100 to tion 100-EGG MANDY LEE as working farmer. Accustom- Incubator. Late mo'del 150 acres, within 20 to 30 miles of ed to and perfect modern machinery, Including condition; $9. Washington, D. G., 1 to miles E. L. B-upuy, Black- 1% steam and gasoline engines. Middle stone, Va. railroad on good turnpike; dwelling aged, single and sober. Address to 8 10 rooms in good repair; good Box 693, Mt. Holly, N. J. outbuildings; plenty of fruit; plenty FOR SALE—ONE SUCCESS MANURE of good water; wood for domestic WANTED AN Spreader; been used three times; — EXPERIENCED good as new. J. purposes; land naturally good in fair farmer and stockman (with some Price $80. T. condition; close to churches and knowledge of Rogers & Son, Nassawadox, Va. r orchard work prefer- schools. W ish to lease for term ol red) to come January first, next, for years with privilege of buying. Will a 650-acre farm, near Staunton, Va. WANTED—STUMP PULLER. STATE pay semi-annual cash rental. Keei> Give age, size family, price and make. T. G. Figgat, qualifications, Roanoke, Va. up buildings as to paint and repairs pay expected. Apply by letter to at my own expense, except that B. M. S., care Southern Planter. essential to age. Will improve farm WANTED — GOOD SECOND-HAND and keep it in good agricultural WANTED — MANAGER TO TAKE Planer, Matcher and Mauler; small shape. If farm meets my require- full charge gentleman's place near size. C. C. Cocke, Crofton, Va. ments am willing- to pay what would Orange, Va., C. and O. Railway. Wife be considered a good price for rent. must be good butter maker. State MISCELLANEOUS. Wish lease for 5 or 10 years. Will when you can come, salary expected, pay taxes and insurance. Will deal references. Address J. Dunlevy, care A HANDSOME. COMFORTABLE, SEA only with owner direct. "Cash," care Southern Planter. Worthy Cabin Launch, 30x9 feet, 32- Southern Planter. inch draught, .cedar hull, copp i WANTED—AT ONCE. SOBER, fastened, oak keel and timbers, FARMS FOR SALE IN NORTH CARO- healthy, young married white man, paneled oak cabin, 17 windows, lina. —Get my large list before they good farmer, horseman and stock- toilet room, ice tank, stove; carry are leased. State location, size and man to care for stock on 25 passengers, berths for four. Globe and work tank, about price of farm wanted. R. E. farm. Apply, with references, "C," engine 1% years old, 50-gallon Prince, Raleigh, N. C„ Bremo Bluff Postoffice, Va. lights, anchors, cushions, life pre- servers. Fully equipped for hunting CLENDENING AND THOMAS, or cruising. A sacrifice at half cost. REAL WANTED—MAN TO WORK ON FARM. Delivered anywhere on coast. Estate Agents, Round Hill, Loudoun apply $675. Do not unless you are tem- J. W. Whealton, Chincoteague, Va. county, Va. Large list of farms and perate, honest, industrious and town property in the famous Val- capable. State can and ley, what you RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE ranging in price from $10 per will giving full acre and upwards. do. particulars. of limited means to enjoy the free Meadow Grove Farm, Ivy Depot, Va. advantages of Washington. Short- posrnojrs help. hand and typewriting included in WANTED—GOOD, RELIABLE MAN home expenses, and positions found WANTED—POSITION AS WORKING as working foreman on stock farm. for students. To live in Washing- foreman on No night work. Give references ton is a liberal education. Address a medium sized farm Reynolds, 1812 (about 300) by a married and wages desired. W. B. Gates, Mrs. Novella Routt man with Rice Depot, Prince Edward county, Belmont Road, Washington D. C. nearly grown boys. Man is sober, energetic, good references, under- Va. stands growing DISCOVERED—A NEW SYSTEM OF of all crops, im- concrete Build your proving soil A PARTNER WITH $200 block making. with leguminous crop;-. WANTED— own homes. Use the new system handling labor, breeding, feeding to $500 to .ioin me in the cattle, sheep and caring for stock, and poultry business in West Vir- made on the Oregon Concrete Block the care and Machine. dry inside wall guar- use of all farm machinery. Will ginia. I have the farm, 10,000 acres A work furnished farm of range and a part of the stock and anteed. Complete outfits from $50 for a share. up. Send for catalogue. Oregon •Farmer," care Southern P lanter. the first year's feed. O. D. Hill. Kendalia, W. Va. Concrete Block Machine Co., 3235 WANTED—A WORKING FOREMAN and 3237 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Mo. for a place of fifty acres about four POSITION WANTED AS MANAGER WOODWARD & SON, RICHMOND, VA. p--]es from Richmond, where I ex- of poultry farm; will accept reason- pect to build shortly; must be in- able nr^nosition; 15 years expe- RICHMOND Lumber, Laths, Shingles, telligent and willing- to turn a hand rience; good references. "Richard," Sash, Blinds, Doors, to anything; none others need ap- care Southern Planter. W^P Frames, Mouldings, As- ply; will furnish house. State wagf VIRGINIA phalt Roofing. Yards and expected and previous experience. WANTED TENANT buildings covering ten acres. Address "X. Y. Z.," — FOR JAMES Southern Planter. river farm, 273 acres, 140 acres arable. Convenient to wharf, FOR SALE—PAN-A-RAMA CAMERA, WANTED—MARRIED MAN, GERMAN churches and schools. two Winchester Repeating Rifles, or Irishman, to farm. Apply J. M. Wife to cook Bell, Shirley. Va. Yellow Potato Onions and Sets. for 1910. Apply Mrs. G. W. Marrow, Would exchange for early hatched Townsville, N. C. — pullets. David E. Peters, Princess WANTED—POSITION AS FOREMAN Anne, Md. WANTED—GARDENER AND CHICK- and manager on a farm. Can give en man, single. who will assist references as being sober, honest, CULTIVATED GINSENG—SEED FOR around the house. Address T. B. straight and reliable and with the sale. Directions given for planting. Scott, Burkeville, Va. experience. R., Vashti, Va. R. F. Cecil, Altavista, Va. LOOK! LISTEN! And Let Us Tell You Something About These Newly Invented SELF- SHARPENING SHEARS They are eight inches long and made of high-grade ma- terial by special Forroid process. Finely tempered and ground, insuring a sharp, clear-cutting edge that will cut clean the entire length to the point, and will last as long as the shears themselves. And notice the new design in the thumb rest, by which the discomfort usually occasioned by the constant use of a pair of shears is entir'elv avoided. But the best of all is that they sharpen themselves, as their name implies, simply by tightening the tension spring. They are beautifully designed, fine finish, heavilv nickel- plated and highly polished. Any woman who once uses these shears will never part with them. To secure some more names to send our new catalogue 5'M W*SHamG^™ ™ sp»ing of HOUSEHOLD SPECIALTIES, we will, for a limited time, send, prepaid to any address in the United States, a pair of these wonderful SELF-SHARPENING SHEARS for fiftv cents (50 cents) in postage or coin. Southern Supply House Better order now, as this offer may not appear again. 215 Willoughby Ave., Norfolk, Va. —

1088 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [November, Hygeia Herd Pure-Bred Holstein-Friesians

It is no more expensive to maintain a good bull at the head of your herd than a poor one,

and the former is certainly worth many times his cost. Therefore, write for pedigree and price on one of the richly bred bulls which this herd now offers for sale. Addreasi W. F. Garter, Jr., Agent. Oroaet, Albemarle County, Virginia. W. Ftt«huith Garter, M. D, Onrnw.

The breed holds the milk and butter records of the world; the herd embraces some

of its best families. GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. BIG MILKING, HIGH-GRADE OR REGISTERED It was my good fortune last sum- mer to come in touch with a French HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN SOWS gentleman, who understood and prac- pall every ticed the fine art of cookery as only Are what the South needs. We furnish the kind that fill the time they are milked. They are "mortgage litters." Don't keep unprofitable the peple of his nation do, and it was scrubs. Send for free circular, "Cow Boarders." also my good fortune to enjoy some We furnish cows that of the delicious dishes he prepared. will give from 7 te 10 5,001 Before leaving I begged that he would gals, per day and qts. a year. give some of his favorite recipes. to 6,000 me We recently sold This he has done, and I am giving Sweet Briar Institute, them to the readers of The Planter Sweet Briar, Va., a car just as he gave them to me, assur- of high-grade Holsteln look at ing them that, strictly followed, they Cows. Go and them. They are fairly bring about the most delightful re- representative of what sults. You will notice that thyme and we offer. parsley play a conspicuous part in We are responsible the highest many of these recipes. You can al- and furnish Two "Mortgage Lifters"—Milk Records of 12,000 lbs. references. ways find these in the markets in Each a Year. the city, or you may raise parsley All mall in a box in the kitchen window. The orders will receive the same attention as If personally selected. Write to-day stating wants. thyme bought in bunches may be THE SYRACUSE Utlca, N. Y. dried and kept any length of time BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION, in a glass jar. It loses its flavor If allowed to cook too long, so it is THE HOLLINS HERD well not to add the thyme until just a little while before taking the pot —OF from the fire. Herb Omelette. HOLSTEIN-FRIESIANS For one dozen eggs cut two onions in small pieces, a small handful of A Working Herd, Working Every Day in the Year, parsley chopped very fine, half pound lean breast bacon, cu£~it in small lit- A Pure Bred Holstein Friesian Bull tle square pieces. Fry bacon first till Will Increase the Production of Butter Fat and Milk in the Herd. brown, take it out of pan and put it RECORD aside, then fry onions in the same OF HOLLINS HERD FOR SIX YEARS. From Pound of Milk. pan till brown, then, having your eggs October 1, 1903, October 1, 4,000 and parsley beaten well, add pepper to 1904 October 1, 1904, to October 1, 1905 5,020 and very little salt, as bacon is al- October 1, 1905, to October 1, 1906 6,867 ready salted. Pour eggs in pan with October 1, 1906, to October 1, 1907 6,536 bacon and onions together; stir well October 1, 1907, to October 1, 1908 -. 8,906 October 1, 1908, to October 1, 1909 8,913 till nearly done, then try to turn one- The milk of every cow and every heifer of milking age, except heifers fresh- half over the other quickly, so it ening with first calf WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR is included in the record. takes the shape of a half moon; then REGISTERED BULL CALVES OUT OF HEAVY PRODUCING COWS FOR SALE. put in dish and serve. JOS. A. TURNER, General Manager, Holling Institute, Va. Chicken Fricassee. Take a chicken, cut it in medium DAIRY sized pieces, put in a pot with quar- MEADOW FARM ter pound of butter, leave pot uncov- ered and let Tt brown well, when so PURE brown put in nearly one quart of B red Holstein-Friesians. onions, add water to cover whole, make a bouquet (a big pinch of thyme and plenty of parsley, pepper and salt) and let cook with cover on pot A WORKING HERD OF SEVENTY-FIVE till about half dene, then add two REGISTERED COWS—ALL FIRST-CLASS glasses of claret, let cook till done, add one tablespoonful of flour, dis- solved in one more glass of claret, let Address J. P. TAYLOR, Young Males and Females for Sale. Orange, Virginia. boil fifteen minutes and serve. Should you want a first-class dish of same, when you add flour and claret, TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE TOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1089 MORVEN PARK PROPERTY OF WESTMORELAND DAVIS

Registered Percherons- 'QQQ Five years^ago, we sent our representative to France with instructions to secure the best stallion and mares that could be selected. We then imported the French government approved and premium stallion "VIBRAYE" a prize winner himself, and a son of the celebrated "BESIQUE" for six years the winner over all France. The animals selected beside being prize winners are rich in "Brilliant" blood. Our Import- ed mares work every day,thus demonstrating their suitability for the needs of our farmers. We have now two-year stallions and colts for sale.

Registered Guernseys

Throughout the North and the West, the Guernsey is the cow, and as our farmers require to increase the butter fat content of their milk, they will find the use of a Guernsey bull upon their herds most satisfactory. Our herd consists largely of animals selected by^us upon the Island of Guernsey and is headed by the great bull "France's Jewel VIII" son of "La France VIII" who made 13,000 pounds of milk on grass on the Island of Guernsey. The herd is rich in France, Masher, May Rose and other fashionable strains of Guernsey blood. Our herd is regularly tuber- culin tested by the Agricultural Department of the United States. We are still increasing our herd and have only bulls for sale at reasonable prices.

—Large Imported White Yorkshires—

These pigs are the bacon pigs of the West and of England. They are hardy and prolific. If your sows are of the lard type and give but a few pigs, a Yorkshire boar will increase the size of the litters and improve the quality of the meat. Our pigs have heavy coats of hair and do not sun scald. Afcer eighteen months ofjexposure without shade aod practically no shelter, we exhibited at the Virginia State Fair a boar which took the Championship of his breed. His skin was .in a fine condition. We highly recommend the use of these boars to our farmers.

WE ARE ALSO BREEDERS OF DORSET HORN SHEEP.

For further particulars apply to LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT MORVEN PARK, NEAR LEESBURQ, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA ;

1090 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,. ROSE DALE HERD ABERDEEN-ANGUS CATTLE

We offer to the farmers and breeders of the East strictly choice Young Registered Bulls from weanlings to serviceable age. They are of the straight, broad-backed, low-down, compact, blocky type. Many of them show ring animals. They represent the blood of Mas-

ter II., of Meadow Brook; Gay Lad, Jr.; Heather Lad II., Zaire V., Ermine Bearer, Blackbird of Corskie IV., Black Abbott, Abbottsford, Coquette X., Etc. They are well grown out, In thrifty condition, but not pampered. Oome and see them or write us your wants. Prices right. "We can please you. Angus cattle are our specialty. We raise no other stock but give them our undivided personal attention. ROSEDALE STrCK FARMS, JEFFERSONTON, VA.

put in as many mushrooms as you liko. Someone is going to get a first-class Angus herd header at Chicken Sauce Poulette. Take chicken, cut in small medium sized pieces, one quart onions cut in SUNNY HOME FARM small pieces, let cook till perfectly done, with water covering the whole this coming fall. Sire a Jilt, son «f the great Erica bull Imported Equestor. all the time. When well done take Dam sired by the world-famous Gay Blackbird (the sire of the $3,050 off the fire and then take six yolks Gay Lad that was champion of America during 1895-96). Second dam, a Nose- of eggs well beaten, put in your beat- gay daughter of the great Beau Bill, champion during 1894 and sire of the dam of Vala, .probably the most popular Angus female ever in the American en eggs when off the fire, let remain Show Ring. with cover on for about five minutes; Imported Equestor's sire was Equestrian, one of the greatest .bulls ever put in dish and serve. at •'Ballendalloch." Veal Sauce Blanquette. Don't wait for the other fellow to get this first class bull, the product continents, but write For three pounds good veal, cut in of the greatest champions of two and have him booked for you at once. Write medium sized pieces, take one-thir'1 pound butter, put in pot, fry same A. L. FRENCH, Owner, Byrdville, Va, well brown (same as chicken), two quarts cut onions, cook whole' wit water, pepper and salt and bouqet (same way as stated before), and about ten minutes before veal is wei Farmington done put in spoonful flour dissolve-' in water first, six yolks of beaten eggs, put them in when veal is well Stock Farm done and taken off fire. Leave pot covered for about five minutes, and # 'serve. Near Charlottesville, Va. Stewed Veal with Tomatoes. Fine Registered For three pounds, cut in medium sized pieces, one-third pound butter, SHORT HORNS brown Well, then add two quarts cut Bull and Heifer Calves, onions, three cans tomatoes with a Yearlings and young calves bouquet, salt and pepper, cooked till from 4 to 6 months old. done; must cook from about one hour Pure-bred Barred Ply- and a half to one hour and three mouth Rock fowls for sale. quarters; put in dish and serve. Crab Salad. R. Warner Wood, Birdwood, Va For one quart of crab meat three Diamond 241584. medium sized onions, cut very small. a good bunch of fine chopped parsley, STOCK FARM half cup sweet oil, half cup vinegar, CEDAR GROVE two tablespoonfuls prepared mustard. HEADQUARTERS FOR or one spoon of dried mustard (this must be dissolved well in vinegar) RED POLLED CATTLE mix whole well and add vinegar ac- YOUNG BULLS AND HEIFERS. cording to taste. Also the home of the "North Carolina" Herd of White Cream Gravy. Suitable for Asparagus, Cauliflower OUROC-JERSEY HOGS 11 Take one-quarter pound butter, p * Cherry Red Herd headed by N. C. Commodore, 24463; N. C. Colonel, 26087,

in frying pan and . when melted take and Orion T., 23711. . . Is from noted prize off the fire, add two tablespoonfuls More than twenty sows in service, each one of which winners. ... flour and dissolve in melted butter, „ . , , Price for Pigs under 10 weeks old, $9 to $10 each; pedigrees furnished witn and when well mixed nut back on each pig. Write for prices on mature sows or bred gilts. fire, add water according to thick- CO., N. C. | W. A. THIGPEN, PROPRIETOR, CONETOE, EDGECOMBE —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1091

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AT THE VIRGINIA STATE FAIR

Imported Marett's Flying Fox, P. 3219 H. C.

Won First in Class, Championship, Grand Championship and Grand Sweepstakes Over Every Bull of Every Dairy Breed. FOR SALE: GOLDEN BARONET GOLDEN CRESTMONT Sire. Baronetti's Golden Lad C790S. Dam, Baroneliu Sire, Violet's Stoke Pogis, 69333. Dam, Dolly's Violet 20S304, by King Fox, by Champion Flying Fox, 204806, by Violet's Stoke Pogis 69333. P. 2729, H. C. Born September 20, 1907. Born January 23, 1908. Here is your dairy breed- An unusually handsome young bull, now ready ing! A glance at this young bull's royal ancestry for service, combining- the acme of fashionable breed- reveals all that is best known along dairy lines ing along pre-eminent show and dairy lines with a Stoke Pogis of Prospect on both sides! A large, perfect conformation and fine style. Broad and in- handsome bull, individually equal to hi's great breed- telligent forehead, a small muzzle; bright, prominent ing. Now ready for service. He will mean dollars eyes; a perfect back line, superb tail setting; rudi- to some dairy herd. We nave too many bulls ami mentaries well developed and beautifully placed. will price him cheap.

We have the goods and we propose to make prices to get the business. ALLANDALE FARM, Fredericksburg, Va.

CHKHKH>TirKHKKKKKK>rKH>atK>iKH>CH5i><>aiKHKK>0* VII. U8.577 {ffi^Po^'fflisesa Fall Pigs are now coming in. A few boars about ready for service and Always mention The Southern some fine gilts at $15 to $20 registered and transferred. Planter when writing advertisers. JOHN E. MUNCASTER> Route 5, ROCKVILLE, MD. BREEDING EWES BUY EARLY. Improve your farm and swell your bank account by stocking with Breeding Ewes. We are in position to sell you good Pure-Bred Bucks and Feeding Lambs, also Feeding Steers, stock cattle and yearlings. Now is the time to buy, and In the spring and summer will sell your fat cattle, sheep and lambs at best market prices. We will sell you stock that will make you good money. Write us McComb & Block COMMISSION MERCHANTS For Sale of CATTLE, SHEEP, LAMBS, HOGS, CALVES AND FRESH COWS Best of reference furnished OFFICE AND PENS: Established 1890. P. O. BOX 483 UNION STOCK YARDS, RICHMOND, VA. Phones: Office 1394, Resldenee 3224 . —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1089 MORVEN PARK PROPERTY OF WESTMORELAND DAVIS

Registered Percherons

Five years'ago, we sent our representative to France with instructions to secure the best stallion and mares that could be selected. We then imported the French government approved and premium stallion "VIBRAYE" a prize winner himself, and a son of the celebrated "BESIQUE" for six years the winner over all France. The animals selected beside being prize winners are rich in "Brilliant" blood. Our Import- ed mares work every day,thus demonstrating their suitability for the needs of our

farmers « We have now two-year stallions and colts for sale.

Registered Guernseys

Throughout the North and the West, the Guernsey is the cow, and as our farmers require to increase the butter fat content of their milk, they will find the use of a Guernsey bull upon their herds most satisfactory. Our herd consists largely of animals selected by'us upon the Island of Guernsey and is headed by the great bull "France's Jewel VIII" son of "La France VIII" who made 13,000 pounds of milk on grass on the Island of Guernsey. The herd is rich in France, Masher, May Rose and other fashionable strains of Guernsey blood. Our herd is regularly tuber- culin tested by the Agricultural Department of the United States. We are still increasing our herd and have only bulls for sale at reasonable prices.

—Large Imported White Yorkshires—

These pigs are the bacon pigs of the West and of England. They are hardy and prolific. If your sows are of the lard type and give but a few pigs, a Yorkshire boar will increase the size of the litters and improve the quality of the meat. Our pigs have heavy coats of hair and do not sun scald. After eighteen months of ^exposure without shade aod practically no shelter, we exhibited at the Virginia State Fair a boar which took the Championship of his breed. His skin was in a fine condition. We highly recommend the use of these boars to our farmers.

WE ARE ALSO BREEDERS OF DORSET HORN SHEEP.

For further particulars apply to LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT MORVEN PARK, NEAR LEESBURG, LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA ;

1090 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, ROSE DALE HERD ABERDEEN-ANGUS CATTLE

We offer to the farmers and breeders of the East strictly choice Young Registered Bulls from weanlings to serviceable age. They are ©f the straight, broad-backed, low-down, compact, blocky type. Many of them show ring animals. They represent the blood of Mas-

ter II., of Meadow Brook; Gay Lad, Jr.; Heather Lad II., Zaire V., Ermine Bearer, Blackbird of Corskie IV., Black Abbott, Abbottsfordv Coquette X., Etc. They are well grown out, in thrifty condition, but not pampered. Come and see them or write us your wants. Prices right. We can please you. Angus cattle are our specialty. We raise no other stock but give them our undivided personal attention. ROSEDALE STfXK FARMS, JEFFERSONT0N, VA.

put in as many mushrooms as you like- Someone is going to get a first-class Angus herd header at Chicken Sauce Poulette. Take chicken, cut in small medium sized pieces, one quart onions cut in SUNNY HOME FARM small pieces, let cook till perfectly done, with water covering the whole this coming fall. Sire a Jilt, son of the great Erica bull Imported Equestor. all the time. When well done take Dam sired by the world-famous Gay Blackbird (the sire of the $3,050 off the fire and then take six yolks Gay Lad that was champion of America during 1895-96). Second dam, a Nose- of eggs well beaten, put in your beat- gay daughter of the great Beau Bill, champion during 1894 and sire of the dam of Vala, probably the most popular Angus female ever in the American en eggs when off the fire, let remain Show Ring. with cover on for about five minutes; Imported Equestor's sire was Equestrian, one of the greatest bulls ever put in dish and serve. at "'Ballendalloch." Veal Sauce Blanquette. Don't wait for the other fellow to get this first class bull, the product two continents, but write For three pounds good veal, cut in of the greatest champions of and have him booked for you at once. Write medium sized pieces, take one-thiH pound butter, put in pot, fry same A. L. FRENCH, Owner, Byrdville, Va. well brown (same as chicken), two quarts cut onions, cook whole wit water, pepper and salt and bouqet (same way as stated before), and about ten minutes before veal is wel Faimington done put in spoonful flour dissolve" in water first, six yolks of beaten eggs, put them in when veal is well Stock Farm done and taken off fire. Leave pot covered for about five minutes, and serve. Near Charlottesville, Va. Stewed Veal with Tomatoes. Fine Registered For three pounds, cut in medium sized pieces, one-third pound butter, SHORT HORNS brown Well, then add two quarts cut Bull and Heifer Calves, onions, three cans tomatoes with a Yearlings and young calves bouquet, salt and pepper, cooked till from 4 to 6 months old. done; must cook from about one hour Pure-bred Barred Ply- and a half to one hour and three- mouth Rock fowls for sale. quarters; put in dish and serve. Crab Salad. R. Warner Wood, Birdwood, Va For one quart of crab meat three Diamond 241584. medium sized onions, cut very small, a good bunch of fine chopped parsley, STOCK FARM. half cup sweet oil, half cup vinegar, CEDAR GROVE two tablespoonfuls prepared mustard. HEADQUARTERS FOR or one spoon of dried mustard (this must be dissolved well in vinegar) RED POLLED CATTLE mix whole well and add vinegar ac- TOUNG BULLS AND HEIFERS. cording to taste. Also the home of the "North Carolina" Herd of White Cream Gravy. Suitable for Asparagus, Cauliflower OUROC-JERSEV HOGS Take one-quarter pound butter, p"1 Cherry Red Herd headed by N. C. Commodore, 24463; N. C. Colonel, 26087, in frying pan and when melted take and Orion T., 23711. . noted prize off the fire, add two tablespoonfuls More than twenty sows in service, each one of which is from winners. flour and, dissolve in melted butter. Price for Pigs under 10 weeks old, $9 to $10 each; pedigrees furnished witn and when well mixed put back on each pig. Write for priced on mature sows or bre'J gilts. fire, add water according to thick- W. A. TH1GPEN, PROPRIETOR, CONETOE, EDGECOMBE CO.. N. C. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1091

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ALLANDALE REGISTERED JEWS

AT THE VIRGINIA STATE FAIR

Imported Marett's Flying Fox, P. 3219 H. C.

Won First in Class, Championship, Grand Championship and Grand Sweepstakes Over Every Bull of Every Dairy Breed. FOR SALE: GOLDEN BARONET GOLDEN CRESTMONT Sire. Bnronetti's Golden Lad 67908. Hum, Baroneliu Sire, Violet's Stoke Pogis, 09333. Dam, Dolly's Violet 20S304, by King Fox, by Champion Flying Fox, 204800, by Violet's Stoke Pogis 09333. P. 2729, H. C. Born September 20, 1907. Born January 23, 1908. Here is your dairy breed- An unusually handsome young bull, now ready ing! A glance at this young bull's royal ancestry for service, combining- the acme of fashionable breed- reveals all that is best known along dairy lines- ing along pre-eminent show and dairy lines with a Stoke Pogis of Prospect on both sides! A large, perfect conformation and fine style. Broad and in- handsome bull, individually equal to his great breed- telligent forehead, a small muzzle; bright, prominent ing. Now ready for service. He will mean dollars eyes; a perfect back line, superb tail setting; rudi- to some dairy herd. We have too many bulls ami mentaries well developed and beautifully placed. will price him cheap.

We have the goods and we propose to make prices to get the business. ALLANDALE FARM, Fredericksburg, Va.

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Live-Stock Dividends Why don't you, Mr. Enterprising Stock Feeder, earn a There's just one K larger profit per-centage on your fat cattle? /fy thing necessary in your system—you select good steers, give good care and sound grain, but perhaps you leave nature, unassisted, to do the rest. If you'll think, you'll realize that no animal can consume such a grain-feed as you give, day after day, without digestive disturbance. IS*: best You must, therefore, fit the animal to stand heavy feeding, and that's done by giving, morning and night, a small portion of DB HESS STOCK F©8D thousands can in the grain ration. This is called by feeders "The Dr. Hess Idea," and is tonic. It testify that it pays big dividends on a small outlay. Dr. Hess Stock. Food a sharpens the appetite and leaves the animal always ready to eat. It makes the digestive apparatus strong so there is no danger of overloading. It assists every organ to perform its pays at function and it prevents and cures minor stock ailments. Dr. Hess Stock Food the milk pail, in the horse stable and in the pig house. All farm animals are the guarantee. better for it. Fed twice a day in small doses. Sold on a written 100 lbs. $5.00 Except in Canada and extreme DR. H ESS <3t CLARK, West and South. Smaller . «._ .._ -.,..,.„ Ashland,...... UHIO.rtu 25 lb. pail $1.60 quantities at a slight advance. wA Also Manufacturers of Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a and Instant Louse Killer. Free from the 1st to the 10th of each month—Dr. Hess (M.D., D.V.S.) will prescribe for your ailing animals. You can have his 60-page Veterinary Book free any time. Send 2c stamp and mention this paper.

nD urCC Dftlll TDV DAM A ^*C A Give it to the growing chicks in the springtime; to UK. nt33 rUULIKT r-Mn-M-^C-tt i tnemou i t i ng fow s in the fall and to your laying stock tiie whole year round. It helps the chicks and hens to digest more of their food and so grow faster and lay better. A little Poultry Pan-a-ce-a once a day in soft feed spells the difference between a little and a great deal, in the hen business. A penny's worth feeds 30 fowls one day. Sold on a written guarantee. l'A lbs. 25c, mail or express, 40c; 5 lbs. 60c; 12 lbs. $1.25; 25 lb. pail $2.50. Except in Canada and extreme West and South. Send 2C for Dr. Hess 48-page Poultry Book, free. INSTANT LOUSE KILLER KILLS LICE A JOURNAL OF EASTERN TRAVEL. "Traveller." No. 10. We were too late for the fetes of Demand for Greater Tllan su P ply Tokyo which begin with the opening BElksllll GS of the river in June and close with the "Moon Viewing" in September, but If not ready to buy, let me book your orders at once to make sure of there is no better way to see the life getting- them. The record breaking of the people than by a visit to a price of ordinary stock hogs is bound popular shrine, such as Asakusa, to advance price of fancy Berkshires, where a small image of Kivannon. so don't be caught napping. My herd, one of the oldest in the said to have been fished from the United States, represents the most sea, is worshipped. This temple is famous blood worthy ancestors of very old, and the grounds are the England or America. Ask this paper liveliest in Tokyo, being the great hol- of jny reliability. iday resort of the middle and lower THOS. S. WHITE, classes. Nothing like the spectacle it presents can be found elsewhere FasNifern Stock Fnrm, Lexington, Vn. within the precincts of a temple. Ap- proaching through rows of red toy shops, we passed the gate guarded by images of the Nio, who scare ENTIRE BERKSHIRE HERD away demons. People anxious to be- come good walkers hang up immense FOR SALE. sandals before them. They are so On account of change in business, I will sell the choice of several SOWS, grotesquely hideous they might welt be alarming to people of delicate one good 2-year-old BOAR, and fine lot of YOUNG GILTS of up-to-date breed- nerves. ing at bargain prices. Also two or three choice young 6-months-old Boars. In the stalls in front we got all sorts of amulets and charms. Amu- lets are greatly esteemed and are PHIL. H. GOLD, Winchester, Va. largely used by old people to preserve them in health. Every child also ha? TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 1094 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

( - PURE-BRED CHICKENS,

;V*jl|f TURKEYS and ^^^S/f^M DUCKS ^ISSe.' I have choice pure-bred breeding Pure-Bred Berkshire, Poland- birds of the following breeds: Last call for Pure-Bred Service China, Chester White, Yorkshire, Barred, White and Buff Plymouth Rams. I can supply promptly choice Rocks; Buff Or- older Black, and White Ram Lambs, yearling and Tamworth, Duroc-Jersey and Essex pingtons; Buff, White, Silver, Golden Rams, also registered Ewes, bred Hogs for sale at right prices, qual- and Columbian Wyandottes; White, and open, of the following breeds ity considered. Pigs 2, 3 and 4 Brown and Buff Leghorns; Rose and of sheep: Shropshires, Hampshires, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds; Dorsets, Southdowns, Oxfords and months old mated in pairs and trios. Lincolns. grand exhibition Black Minorcas, Silver Hamburgs, I have a Service Boars and Sows, bred and Black Polish, Black Langshans, registered Shropshire Ram that has White-Faced Black Spanish, Mottled won many times and will weigh open, from 150 pounds each up to over breeder Anconas, Sherwoods, Light Bramas, 200 pounds—a grand 300 pounds each, according to age. Indian Games, Partridge Cochins> and his Price, $40. just in prime. Send your order to-day and get Blue Andalusians and Partridge Also a fine 200-pound registered 3- year-old Hampshire Ram. Price, them in their winter quarters ere Cochin Bantams; Pekin, Rouen and the Indian Runner Ducks; Mammoth $35. Order to-day. cold weather sets in. Bronze, White Holland and Narra- gansett Turkeys; Geese, Peafowls Addre,8 JAMES M. HOBBS, and Homer Pigeons. Eggs for hatching. Send your orders and be No. 1521 Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, Md. assured of courteous treatment and good values.

one tied on a string around his waist, and in many instances Indeed the HBLLCREST FARM BERKSHIRES amulet forms their entire costume. Herd's Boars—Master's Compensa- Otherwise, nature's garb suffices. The tion No. 94346; Si. Hie Lee's Last of Biltraore No. 111.C87. priests in charge urged us to have our We have some extra good pigs, from fortunes told, but we turned a deaf two to six months old, and the boar ear to their entreaties. We did not pigs are good enough to head any destiny. herd. <:are for a Japanese The above pigs are out of daughter Inside there was a motley throng. and granddaughter of Premier Long- fellow, Masterpiece and Lord Premi- Worshippers mingling pleasure with er and such other noted Berkshires. piety were as intent on us as on their All stock as represented, or money prayers. Children ran about, laugh- „ refunded. W. R. FENSOM, Richmond, Va. ing and playing. Soldiers smoked, white pigeons and chickens made themselves at home. We made the rounds of the shrines, and stopped before each dingy idol. There was a For Sale small shrine to Jiyo, nourisher of lit- tle children, where parents of dead children bring their playthings as of- YOUNG BERKSHIRE BOARS ferings. Beside it is a praying wheel which the believer turns with the re- quest that he be cleansed of his sins. TWO Binzuru, helper of the sick, stands near. This image has become much worn away from the number of sick Grade Jersey Heifers people who are constantly rubbing the afflicted part on him. It is only ONE YEAR OLD necessary to have great enough faith to be cured. The great hall is filled FOREST HOME FARM, Purcellville, Va. with pictures and lanterns, the gift of believers. The high altar is laden with offerings. Outside there are also objects of interest. An acolyte took us to see the revolving library, containing the Buddhist Scrip- tures of seven thousand volumes. JERSEY BULL CALVES They are too voluminous to be read in a life time, but equal merit may be at priced to justify farmers buying. They are from four to five months old, attained by turning the library three in good condition and solid colors. No better breeding can be found in this times on its axis. Long life, pros- section Also a few Heifer Calves about same age. Everything we offer is perity and avoidance of misfortune 5s Bull for the reward of this simple act of de- of our own breeding on our own farms. Also a Guernsey ready votion. service. No females for sale. A high tower gives a wide view Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red Cockerels and Pullets now over the city. Below it we see an ready to ship. aquarium, a collection of wild ani- mals, dog and monkey shows, small theatres, cheap photographers. Jug- amuse- M. B. Rowe $ Co., glers and every sort of tawdry **£SS?* ment. The Japanese occupy them- —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1095

Stop Disease!

in your animals or poultry, by giving medicine— not food.

0\"< Every animal and fowl that you own, has a liver, and when * • MEDDLER 2nd. Prize Poland China Boar it is sick, the real cause is probably a disordered liver. At bead of Frank D. Winn's herd.

To regulate the liver, give a few doses of that old, reliable,

Wejl-known liver medicine for animals and fowls Black-Draught Stock and Poultry Medicine.

F. D., "Winn, of Randolph, Mo., the popular breeder of prize-pedigreed Poland-China Swine,

writes: "I have great faith in Black-Draught Stock Medicine, especially in cases of torpid liver,

which I believe to be the cause of more sickness in hogs than all others combined. I have re-

Cently used this medicine on three sows that were sick and it straightened them out in a short time."

BLACK-DRAUGHT STOCK & POULTRY MEDICINE

Sold bjr All Reliable Druggists and Dealers, p i

selves as seriously and extract as EXCELLENT much pleasure from these simple SHORTHORN HEIFERS AND BULLS. if the goal of ex- things as they were By the Scotch house topped Bull, Royal Lad (advertised by the old reliable breeders. istence. We sat down in a tea P. S. Lewis and Son, as the best bull ever bred on their farm) by the Interna- to rest and to listen to the deep tional winner, Frantic Lad, son of The Lad for Me, champion of America in sonorous Asakusa bell. The girl 1900. Also a few fresh Short Horn Cows. Pure Yearling Senator, prize winner in Can- on our tray the most de- SOUTHDOWN RAMS by a brought us ada as a lamb and yearling. He was bred by Hon. George Drummond, the licious paste-like "Turkish delight," foremost South'down breeder in America. which was the best sweet we found R. J. HANCOCK & SON, "EUerslle," Charlottesville, Va. in Japan. We liked it so much that we slipped a piece of it in our bag to carry home to our friend, Sara. Though we separated from her in the morning and each spent the day apart, Berkshires For Sale. busy in sight seeing, we always met at afternoon tea in the hotel and Nice lot of Sows Bred, also Pigs four weeks and four months old. making ourselves comfortable in our S. C. Brown Leghorns and Barred Plymouth Rocks for sale. favorite way, exchanged our experi- ences of the day. Then we would see RIVER VIEW FARM, C. m! BASS, PROPRIETOR, RICE DEPOT, VA. other friends and acquaintances pass- ing through Tokyo, and listened to the jokes of a stout naval gentleman, a great favorite of ours. DUROCS SHORTHORNS SHROPSHIRES Send for printed list FACTS. have boar pigs accustomed to "yellow of Durocs and DUROC We Though and shotes, three fine bred sows and two great herd boars, COMMODORE journalism" in America, we were as- KING and BEAT'S TOP NOTCHER, for sale, at farmer's prices. tonished at the utter freedom with The great Waverly herd of Shorthorns, dual-purpose cows, in calf, heifers which the foreign papers in Japan at- and young bulls. tack any subject that comes up. A Fifty fine Shropshlres, rams, ewes and lambs, from imported prize win- ners, each, registered. discussion of public morals was go- from $15 to $25 LESLIE D. KLINE, Vaucluse, Va. ing on during our stay in Tokyo, and the papers looked the question square- ly in the face and frankly said what they thought about it. A little inci- Poland- Chinas dent of Mr. Bryan's visit stirred up another lengthy newspaper discussion. A superior lot of Pigs by Gray's He attended a reception given to To- Perfection. 73339; "Top Chief," Gray's go and, as a souvenir of the occasion, Ideal, 65805, and other noted boars. asked for the stool on which Togo sat. Can furnish pairs not akin to those Now, though this was a plain looking previously purchased. Come to head- stool, it was an ancient historic relict, quarters and get the best at one-half greatly prized, but, nevertheless, it was Western prices. Oldest herd In the given to Mr. Bryan, who did not in State. the least suspect the facts in the case. J. B. GRAY, Fredericksburg, Va 1096 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

The papers, however, did not leave him long in ignorance. The enormity of his offense was published broad- Mound City Stock Farm cast, and Mr. Bryan returned the stool with many apologies. Shires, Percherons, Belgians, During our stay in Tokyo the Em- peror and his suite went to the shrines at Ise to announce the peace Coach and Hackney Stallions to his ancestors, and to give thanks for the victory, a pious duty per- I will sell at my barn cheaper than formed by all the Court. We took ad- any other firm in America. The reason I can sell cheaper Is vantage of the opportunity and re- because my father lives in Eng- paired to Shimbashi Station to see land and he can buy them for me them take the train, for we were curi- and save all middlemen's profits. There is no place ous to see the man who had given in America that you can make a better selection his country its first Constitution and than at my place, for I handle five who ruled it so wisely and well different breeds. My draft stal- through troublous times and tremen- lions weigh from 1,700 to 2,200 pounds; my high-stepping Hack- dous changes. That he is a states- neys and Coachers weigh from man is plain. He is also said to be 1,200 to 1,400 pounds. If you are an accomplished gentleman, some- in need of a good stallion in your community, write and tell me your thing of a poet and an artist. I have wants and I will try and place a little poem of his entitled "Wis- one there. I will give you plenty dom's Goal:" of time to pay for .the horse The water placed in goblet, bowl or Every horse is backed up with an iron-clad guarantee, and all of cup them are good enough to win in Changes its form to its receptacle, any company. Correspondence And so our plastic souls take various solicited and visitors welcome. If a good stallion is wanted in your shapes. community please write me. And characters of ill fit, good or to W. B. BULLOCK, Proprietor, The good or evil in the friends we Moundsville, W. Va. choose Branch Barn: New Church, Acco- Whose strength of character may mac County, Va. prove the whip (Address me here.) That drives our eyes to seek fair Wis- dom's goal. —Mutsuhito, Emperor of Japan. MANNSFIELD HALL DAIRY FARMS Another souvenir that we cherished FREDERICKSBURG, VA. was some bonbons from the imperial table, presented by the Emperor at a lunch to the military attaches. We felt a sufficiently keen interest in him to stand a long time in a crowd to see him. street JERSEYS The was guarded by a cordon of soldiers and lined with GOLDEN LAD STRAIN school children who sang the national hymn as the Emperor passed. No REGISTERED BULL, CALVES FOR SALE. cheering was allowed. The house- All calves vealed except those fit to head herds, and we have a few- hold troops came first, in dark blue 2 to 5 months old. uniforms with red trimmings, a feath- Pedigrees and prices, write Secretary. er in their cap, and each carrying LARGE YORKSHIRE SWINE. a color pennant. Then the suite Registered from Registered Prize Stock. came in open landaus, and finally the State coach, with an embroidered hammer cloth and surrounded by equrries. We got an excellent view MOORE'S BROOK BERKSHIRES of his Majesty, and thought he looked Still to the front with 24 new ribbons very intelligent and commanding in to their credit, making 57 ribbons and his uniform. The Empress is consid- silver cups in three years. For breed- ered very good looking and attractive ing, we have Masterpiece, Lord Premier, Premier Longfellow and Lord and devotes herself much to chari- Premier Rival on the top crosses. The table and educational work. individuals do justice to this breeding.. Our last days in Tokyo were spent Best lot of fall pigs we have ever bred—children and grandchildren of in sending off Christmas remem- Masterpiece and Lord Premier. Herd brances to friends at home, and try- Boars and Gilts ready now. Bred Sows ing to collect the things we had or- after November 12th. dered made. Some people say the BRONZE GOBBLERS. MUSCOVY DRAKES, R. I. RED COCKERELS. Japs are unreliable in business. Our MOORE'S BROOK SANITARIUM CO.. CHARLOTTESVILLE* VA. experience with our orders would seem to confirm this statem nt. Though the merchants had ample time, nothing was finished when prom- HACKNEY HORSES FOR SALE ised, and there was no explanation of the delay. We took the satisfaction One Registered Mare, "Empress." with foal by "General." of assuring the delinquents that we One Registered Stallion, coming three years old. would withdraw our patronage from them and warn our friends against HOLSTEIN=FRIESIANS. them, but they smiled blandly four months old, for sale. throughout the interview, despite the Two Bull Calves, fact that, we shook our fingers at Burkeville, Va. them and said. "You very bad men; T. O. SANDY, you no can tell the truth." 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1097 REPORT.

U. S. Depart, of Agriculture, Washing- ton, D. C. Office of Secretary. Circular 30. Hog Raising in the South. Bureau of Animal Industry. Circu- lar 139. The Score-Card System The Grand Prize of Dairy Inspection. Bureau of Animal Industry. Circu- lar 142. Some Important Factors (Highest Award) in the Production of Sanitary Milk. Office of Experiment Stations. Ex- y^S BEEN AWARDED TO THE periment Station Record. Vol. XX. Subject Index. Office of Experiment Stations. Cir- cular 85. Farmers' Institutes for Women. United Stabs Separator Office of Experiment Stations. Cir- cular 84. Education for Country ^ the Life. ^ Office of Experiment Stations. Bull. 213. Proceedings of the Thir- Alaska-Yukon-Pacif£ftSxpo6ition teenth Annual Meeting of the As- sociation of Farmers' Institute Workers. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON Forest Service. Circular 169. Natur- al Re-vegetation of Depleted the stamp of official approval has been placed Mountain Grazing Lands. €[| Again Forest Service. Circular 164. Prop- on the cream separator which the dairyman has found erties and Uses of the Southern Pines. to be most profitable, easiest to run, easiest to Forest Service. Circular 167. The handsomest in appearance. Status of Forestry in the U. S. clean, and Bureau of Plant Industry. Bull 160. competitors of the United States Italian Lemons and Their By- tf Again the "would-be" products. Separator go down in defeat. Some Facts About Tuberculous Cat- tle. to see for yourself why the United States Farmers' Bull. 362. Conditions Af- CJJIf you want fecting the Value of Market Hay. Separator was awarded the Grand Prize, go to our Farmers' Bull. 364. A Profitable Cotton Farm. local agent nearest you. He will show you. Bull. 365. Farm Management in Northern Potato Growing Sec-

Cultivation Upon Soil Bacteria and Their Activities. Circular 3. Improved Seed Wheat. Kentucky Experiment Station, Lexing- ton, Ky. Bull. 136. Commercial A Grinnell Detachable Spreader Fertilizers. Sold on 30 Days* Free Trial Bull. 137. The Army Worm. Saves Trucks, Bull. 138. Commercial Fertilizers. FIVE YEAR GUaRMSITEE Bull. 139. Tobacco. Box and All Bull. 140. Fertilizers. Only combined spreader Bull. 141. Concentrated Commerci- and farm wagon made. al Feeding Stuffs. Saves you $25 on Bull. 142. Carnation Root Knot. any other wagon box Bull. 143. Sheep Scab. Maryland Experiment Station, College spreader,— $70 to $90 Park, Md. Bull. 134. The Brown on the big "horse-kill- Tail Motft The House, Fly. The ing" kind. Mosquito. Bull. 135. Butter Making in Mary- 'Here's Just The Spreader ForSouthern Farmers Here is the spreader you have been looking Read What Mr. J. S. McCollough Says: land. take great pleasure in testifying for. Farmers have for years been saying,— "the "I to the merits Bull. 136. Whipped Cream. *HK style spreader costs too much" "they are of your detachable manure spreader. Works to per- fection in all kinds of manure. Did not have any tio hard on the horses." "Why don't some Massachuse^ ExperimentiBfctation, trouble with it at all. BUT YOUR DETACHABLE manufacturer make a combined spreader and FEATURE IS THE BEST THING OF ALL. It saves Amherst, Mass. Bull. 130^A. Sum- farm wagon?" me the price of a new wagon at corn husking time. apron mary of Meteorological Observa- We've done it! I just remove the beater and in about ten min- utes, put on my side boards and shoveling board and The Grinnell is a complete manure spread- tions. have my -wagon complete. Used it all through the er. A machine that will spread any kind of fer- corn husking season as a wagon. Put the beater back Michigan Experiment Station, ^ast tilizer. We guarantee it. Fifty bushels capa- on as easily and had my manure spreader ready for Lancing, Mich. Bull. 255. Cement city. Light draft, two horses can haul it easily. work.' R. F. D. No. I, Colfax, Iowa. Silos in Michigan. You can spread more in a day with it than with any old style The Grinnell drives from Bull. 256. Fertilizer Analyses. horse-killing machine made. Write Today both sides—one lever;— spreads New Mexico Experiment Station, Agri- AND 5 to 20 loads to the acre, full fifty It is also a complete farm bushels capacity—one- fourth cultural College, N. Mex. Bull. 72. For Catalog, wagon,—built stronger than the Low Price and more than any other wagon box Denatured Alcohol from Tunas ordinary farm wagon; box stand- My spreader made. You can't beat and other Sources. ard size, fits any standard trucks. Special Offer. it at any point. any style trucks, We want to prove the merit North Carolina We can supply Experiment Station, scoop board, top box and all at a of our spreaders to every farmer West Raleigh, N. C. Bull. 200. small extra cost for making a complete wagon. in this country. Just try a Grinnell 30 days Feeding Fermented Cotton Seed AND THEN entirely at our risk. It saves you 70$. There is no Our triple guarantee insures satisfaction, to Hogs. ng up money in a materials and low price. Greatest ever made. Bull. 21. Some Factors Involved in wagon box and Get our catalog now telling all about it trucks that are and liberal offer we are now making to the Successful Corn Growing. idle 11 months in first man who buys in any section. Just write North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture the year. Not by me a personal letter or postal. Address any means when Raleigh. Vol. 30. No. 6. Orchard CHAS. F. CHASE, Pres., you can buy a Spraying, Orchard ' Protection Grinnell and save Chase Manufacturing Co. Work. $25 to $90 on your 199 Broad St., GRINNELL, IOWA Pennsylvania Experiment Station investment. State College, Pa. Bull. 92. Con- centrated Lime-Sulphur. Bull. 93. A Study of Pennsylvania This Ad Saves Deal- Butter. er, Jobber, Catalog Bull. 94. Variety Tests of Wheat. House Profits. Purdue Experiment Station, Lafay- GET MY PRICE ette, Ind. Circular 17. The Farm- M Buy direct from the biggest ers' Orchard. spreader factory in the world. Rhode Island Experiment —My price has made it— No such Station price as I make on this high Kingston, R. I. Bull. 133. Weeds grade spreader has ever been Bull. 134. Abstract of Feeding Ex- made before in all manure periments. spreader history. I save you S50. Here's the secret and reason: Bull. 135. Further Results in a Rota- I make you a price on one based , on a 25,000 quantity and pay the tion of Potatoes, Rye and Clover. Bull. freight right to your station. You 137. Analyses of Commercial only pay for actual material, labor and Fertilizers. one small profit, based on this enor- 6 Size* South Dakota Experiment mous quantity on a Station, Get my bran new proposition Brookings. S. Dak. Bull. 114 with proof— lowest price ever Digestion Co-efficients of Grains made on a first class spreader, with agreement to pay you and Fodders for South my Dakota. CALLOWAY back your money after you try Bull. 115. Report of Work for 1907- it 12 months if it's not a paying investment How's that for a proposition? If I did not 1908 at Higmore Station. have best spreader I would not dare make such an offer. 20,000 farmers have stamped Virginia their O. K. on it. They all tried it 30 days free just like I ask you to try it—30 DAYS FREE. Experiment Station, Blacks- Drop me a postal, and aay—"Calloway, send me your new proposition and Big Spreader BOOK FREE with low prleea 70-bu size. burg, Va. Bull. 182. Silo Con- direct from your factory." I also nake a new complete steel gear Spreader— struction. H. Guthberson, Gladbrook. Iowa. "Works fine. Spreads T. F. Stice, Oswego, Kans. "Often pull it with my all kinds of manure better than any spreader I ever saw. small buggy team. Does good work. Have always^ used Bull. 184. Impurities in Grass and So simple, nothing to get out of repair as ompared with the beiore. Galloway much the best. If going to other spreaders." buy a dozen more they would all be Galloways." Clover Seed Sold in Virginia. Bull. 185. The Production of Clean WW. GALLOWAY COMPANY, 219 Galloway Station, WATERLOO, IOWA and Sanitary Milk. Circular 8. The Dairy Cow and Her Bull. 2. Some Insects Injurious to cular to Nurserymen and Fruit Record. Cabbage, Cucumbers and Related Growers Relative to Purcbase of Virginia Truck Experiment Station, Crops. Nursery Stock. Norfolk, Va. Bull. 1. Truck Crop Bull. 3. Some Seed Potato Ques- Wyoming Experiment Station, Laran- Investigations. The Control of tions, 1909. ne, Wyo. Bull. 81. Lamb Feeding Mal-Nutrltion Diseases. Virginia Crop Pest Commission, for 1908-1909. Blacqsburg, Va. Circular 4-B. Cir- Bull. 82. Soil Nitrogen. 1909.1 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1099 DAIRYING IN VIRGINIA. The Production of Sanitary Milk. Probably there is more interest at present in the development of dairy- ing in Virginia than in any other agricultural subject. The people of the State are beginning to see the absurdity of the present situation, in which Virginia, with superior natural advantages for the dairy industry, now sends over a million dollars a year out of the State for dairy pro- ducts. The State Dairy and Food Commissioner, the State Dairymen's Association (which recently had a very successful meeting at Leesburg), and the State Experiment Station, are Barnyard Manure is the uniting in an effort to develop our dairy interests, believing that this money should be saved, and believing ONE PERFECT FERTILIZER in the power of dairy farming as a of soil fer- restorer and conserver BARNYARD manure contains all the elements of plant food. Every tility. ton of stable manure is worth from $2.00 to $4.00 or more, based has The State Experiment Station on the commercial value of its fertilizing content. But, based on the 20,000 Virginia just sent out to the increased crop yield, it is worth much more—just how much depends on its mailing list two pub- farmers upon how you care for it and spread it over your land. ^ lications that will help to bring this Get full value—not half value—out of the manure. There is only matter to the attention of our people. one way. Spread it with a machine which pulverizes all of it, and Circular No. 8, "The Dairy Cow and spreads it uniformly, and as you want it, broadcast over the land or in Brainerd, Her Record," by W. K. rows. shows how a profitable herd may be Your farm will maintain its own fertility if you give it a chance. secured by eliminating the scrubs, us- You don't need patent fertilizer which only contains a few of the nec^ ing the Babcock test and the milk essary plant elements. Save the manure and spread it with an scales; and by grading up with a pure- bred sire. The circular states: "If all the cows now in Virginia were charged a fair price for food and la- bor, one-third of them are being fed I. H. C. Spreader at an actual loss." No. 185, "The Production Bulletin You make the wisest possible investment when you purchase a Sanitary Milk," by the of Clean and Kemp 20th Century, a Cloverleaf or a Corn King spreader. same author, reports the results of These machines differ in many features of construction bacteriological examinations of milk and opera- tion, but they are all right-working, and that is the essential produced under conditions, good, bad, point. They all avoid the waste of manure, greatly reduce the time and labor of and indifferent, as they exist on the handling, and rob manure spreading of its disagreeable features. dairy farms of the State. Some of the conclusions are: "The chief You may have a large farm; you may have a small farm. No matter sources of contamination are dirty what the size, you will find an I. H. C. spreader to suit your cows, dirty stables, dirty milkers, requirements. dairy utensils which have cracked for Join the ranks of Soil-Builders. It will pay the lodgment of dirt and which are you big money. holes fe not properly sterilized, mud Call on the International local agent—see water, beddnfg ( the barn yard, impure him about a spreader for your own use. He will and feed, and from milkers or attend- cheerfully give you catalogues and complete with a ants who come into contact information; or, if you prefer, write us for contagious disease. Milk produced further information. under average farm conditions dur- ing the winter months contains from 40,000 to 700,000 bacteria per cubic centimeter; while milk produced at the Experiment Station barn (a mod- ern sanitary stable) over a period of six weeks contained an average of only about 2,700 bacteria per cubic centimeter. In this stable about 50 per cent, of the bacteria were elimin- ated' when the straw bedding was well moistened before milking. A re- duction of about 25 per cent, was se- cured when a small mouth pail was used in milking, as compared with an cent, of the open pail. About 23 per milk. These publications will be sent to the McMillans, of Iowa, eight reg- when the bacteria were eliminated free upon application the State istered Percheron stallions; viz., were to flanks of well-cleaned cows Experiment Station, Blacksburg, Va. Rob Roy, Black Jack, Kismet, Hobo, cloth before moistened with a damp Seline, Cinq., Leon and Grandee. We milking." SALES AT LYNNWOOD. congratulate Mr. Lewis on these sales Suggestions are given on the con- but would very much prefer to struction of sanitary dairy stables, John F. Lewis, Lynnwood Stock have learned that he had distributed and on the care of cows, and of Farm, has recently sold and shipped these horses in Virginia. —

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OLD BUILDINGS OF INTEREST IN RICHMOND. Here's Something New By the Late Mrs. Clifford Cabell. On Church Hill and in the lower part From of Richmond towards Rocketts there Kalamazoo is much to interest the antiquarian. You can save enough real money in getting a Kala- In the writer's childhood and early mazoo, to buy most of your fuel —pay your taxes, youth (early in the nineteenth cen- buy a dress or suit of clothes or materially increase your tury) this was the court end of town. bank balance. You get the best made—the most econom- but "westward, ho, the star of em- ical—the most satisfactory stove or range to be had any- pire takes its course." where at any price. With an actual cash saving of from $5 to $40 on your purchase. Hundreds of thousands First of all in historic interest is St. "of satisfied users have told us this is true. John's church on Church Hill, which We make it easy for any responsible person to own was built in 1740. It was here Patrick la Kalamazoo. We are the manufacturers. You get 1 Henry made his immortal speech. 'lowest factory prices, 360-days' approval test, and our "Give me liberty or give me death." convenient terms. Take your choice Then there is the old Van Lew man- sion, the home of Miss Eliza Van Lew, who was made Post Mistress of Cash or Credit Richmond after the war by the Fed- eral Write for Catalog: No. 400 and special terms. It authorities, in recognition of the 1 grives you all the necessary information about buy- services she had rendered them dur- ing and using: a grood stove or rang:e. Compare our prices and quality inf the war. This house with others, prove for yourself what you save in buying: a Kalamazoo for was built , during the close of the eighteenth cash or on time. Freight prepaid. Safe delivery guaranteed. century by Dr. Adams, one of the Kalamazoo Stove Co., rs. wealthiest citizens Mf of Richmond, and Kalamazoo, Mich. a man of elegant tastes. By the way, it was his short sighted policy that gave Richmond an impetus towards the west. While the AKAl&m&ZO$ building of the Capitol was in contemplation, a prop- This Oven Thermom- osition was eter saves fuel and Direct to You made to have it located makes baking easy. TRAD.B MARK REGISTERED on Church Hill and the Committee ap- plied to Dr. Adams for the requisite CLARK'S SAMPSON TOBACCO PRESS AND JACKS. ground, but he charged so high that they withdrew their application and Every tobacco grower should have one or more of using this press; make obtained land on Shockoe Hill where these presses. Sa.ve money by money pressing for others. The platform of this the Capitol was actually built. Dr. press is 3% feet wide and 4 feet long. The height Adams had cause to regret deeply in the clear is 4 feet. The press or jack stand is on the stand he had taken, for coincident top of the beam overhead. This is a very powerful press. with the building of the Capitol the Many Hundreds of Them Are Now in Use in the To- city commenced to spread in a west- bacco Sections. erly direction, and property began to We sometimes make them much larger for special work. It is used depreciate on Church Hill. It would HIS for pressing in barrels, hogsheads have been his 'DOUBIE ACTIO to interest if he had and cases, fruit, tobacco, dry goods, made a free gift to the city of a site also for tank scrap, etc. It weighs CWAI^vHARROW for the Capitol. Jefferson chose the about 560 pounds. The wood work is made of the best hard maple, model for the Capitol in 1785, select- ash or oak. The iron work is con- ing his as model an ancient Roman structed of the best malleable iron temple, "Maison Carree," at Nisme 1?, and steel, strongly bolted together. in France. This model is still in Write to-day for FREE BOOKLET and Special Prices. the State Library at Richmond. Th<= CUTAWAY HARROW CO., 861 Slain St., HIGGANUM, CONN cornerstone was laid August 18, 1785. - and the Legislature met in it October 19, 1789. the anniversary of Cornwal- lis' surrender. But, to return to Dr. Adams, as we descend Church Hill we pass a good ONCE 0VERCTWICE DISKED many old houses of fine pretensions with low windows that would have de- If You Use An Imperial lighted McCawber. These were 'built £ Flexible Frame by Dr. Adams, who seemed to have a strong turn for architecture. Double Disc Harrow Leaving A complete Foretruck Disc Harrow Church Hill behind us and (out-throw) with a second pnir of going on to Main street, we come to disc sections (in-throw) at- the old stone house, probably the old- tached by a jointed frame that harrows est in Richmond, built by Jacob Eze the ground ftvice in 1737. This as the headquarters of at one operation, Washington at one time, and durina; saving one-half in time and nearly the Revolutionary War often shel- one-half in horse- tered Lafayette, Jefferson, Henry and power. The forward other illustrious heroes. As pass pair of disc sections we cuts the ground "*--^and throw it outward; the old market house I recall the fact rear pair works it again and throws it back, that a venerable lady told me she leaving the surface level and finely pulverized. The soil is put into better condition for seeding had attended a theatrical You can try an Imperial Double perform- than after two workings of an ordinary disc ance in the Disc at our risk and test our statements. Any dealer second story there, early who handles our implements is authorized to put them Only one more horse required than would be used in a in the nineteenth century. Amongst out on trial with intending purchasers. Write us for single Disc of the same width cut; four are suflicieut for , descriptive circular and full particulars. the 6 ..nd 7 foot sizes. the performers were Mr. and Mrs. . THE BUCHER & GIBBS CO., B14 East Seventh St., Honkins and Mr. Poe (afterwards PLOW CANTON, O father of the poet), who married Mrs. & 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLAiNTEK. 1101 Mark Askyour Dealer for

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Hopkins when she became a widow. No need to buy a "double disc" harrow, where one harrow It was customary in those days to per- is behind another disc run form first a tragedy, comedy or melo- simply swung harrow. Any harrow drama and to follow up this with a complish the same thing, farce. On the occasion described to me by the old lady the farce given twice will ac- was "The Spoiled Child," by Foote, the English comedian, who boasted that he had enriched the English stage by sixteen original dramas, all of which, I believe, have been con- signed to oblivion, except "The Mayor of Garrick," which contains the very entertaining characters of Jeremy Sneak and Major Sturgeon. Mrs. Hopkins took the part of "Little Pickle" in "The Spoiled Child," act- ing it with much spirit, dressed in boy's clothes. Our thoughts and at- tention naturally turned next to the stately Allen mansion on the corner of Main and Fifth streets, where Ed- gar Allen Poe passed the greater The great DOUBLE ACTION DISC HARROW, where the discs are set together as the adopted There part of his boyhood, In a frame, chews ud the earth like being masticated In a gang saw. Allen. The beauty son of Mr. John is a world of difference. and elegance of his surroundings must have been gratifying to his aesthetic Va. sense. The beautiful lawn and fine ASHTON STARKE, Richmond, old trees make a very appropriate always mention Southern Planter. setting for the handsome mansion. When corresponding with our advertisers —

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The house was built early in the nineteenth century by a Frenchman named Gallego, the founder of the celebrated Gallego Mills. There was a house on Fifth street in which Tom Moore, the Irish poet, sojourned when he visited Richmond, the house of a Mr. Gilliat, a wealth} and prominent man in those days, but this house has long since disap- It has been proved all peared and given place to more mod- beyond doubt that ern ones. Moore's song, "Why does azure deck the sky, But to be like thine eyes of blue?' Potatoes was addressed to a beautiful Miss need Potash in Sulfate form to produce sound, Gilliat, the daughter of his host. His heavy tubers free from scab and rich in the starchy muse found no lack of subjects in elements that makes the mealy, well- flavored potato that everybody likes and will pay a little Virginia, for it will be remembered more to get that he founded one of his songs on an Indian legend connected with the Potash Pays Dismal Swamp. The circumstances Be sure your commercial that led to Moore's visiting Virginia fertilizer is balanced with at least 9 per cent, of Sulfate of Potash. Two lbs. through the influence Sulfate of Potash to each 100 lbs of are that in 1803, fertilizer increases the Potash total 1 per cent. of his friend, Lord Moira, he was ap- s Send for Literature about soil, crops, manures and fertilizers—com- iled by experts. pointed Registrar of the Admiralty Mailed on request—Free. Court in Bermuda, and on his way GERMAN KALI WORKS, Atlanta, Ga., 1224 Candler Bldg. in the United thither he landed Chicago, Monadnock Block New York, 93 Nassau St. States and visited Virginia, where he must have been gratified to find that his songs were already known and popular. By the way, four or five months of service in the West Indies sufficed to weary him, so he appoint- ed a Deputy Registrar and returned to England, and this Deputy, proving Lee's Prepared Agricultural Lime subsequently involved an embezzler, The great crop grower and land Improver. Never falls when prop- the poet in great trouble. erly used to give perfect satisfaction. It prevents rust and scab on wheat A brother of Campbell the English and oats, and insures a good stand and growth of clover or other grasses. poet, married a daughter of Patrick Henry, and lived in Richmond early Lee's Special Wheat Fertilizer in the nineteenth century, but his been Grows in favor and sales every season. We hear of no rust or scab, residence has disappeared, or but all say the crop is increased eight to ten bushels of wheat, of fine consigned to oblivion. quality, and they have fine stands of clover or other grass. The residence of Chief Justice Marshall still stands intact on the Imported Thomas Basic Slag street named in honor of him, and as This valuable fertilizer is used almost exclusively in Europe on fall great jurist grows the fame of this crops, such as grasses and turnips as well as grain. It has several ad- brighter and widespread each year, vantages over our phosphate. It is insoluble in water, and being much no doubt in the coming years his old heavier than the soils, is not washed away by heavy rains, but remains where distributed until dissolved by the humic acid of the roots of plants. will be eagerly sought after and home It also contains forty to fifty per cent, of free lime. Its lasting results tourists and reverentially visited by make it a cheap as well as good fertilizer. sightseers. One of the famous old buildings of Lee's High Grade Bone and Potash Richmond is the Swan Tavern, on cabbage other crops. Broad street near ninth. In old For potatoes, and Constantly on hand Land of Plaster, Agricultural Lime, carload or less. times it was reputed to be full "good feeding, good breeding and —Manufactured By good fellowship." It might have been called "The Lincolns Inn" or "Doc- tors' Commons" of Richmond, for A. S. LEE & SON'S COMPANY, Richmond, Va. judges and there the non-resident SEND FOR CIRCULARS, DEPARTMENT "A" lawyers assembled in term time. Though of unpretending exterior, the Swan Tavern enoyed the highest repute for good fare, good wine and good company. There was an annex on the corner of CURED this hostelry MORPHINISM to Broad and Ninth streets. Here Aaron No Experiment. Burr was kept prisoner during his Alcoholism, Morphine trial from May 22 to September 15, 1807, the Federal Court having no and other drug addic- control here. prison then under their tions cured in from four hands down a grim witti- Tradition weeks. 28 years cism uttered by Burr during this to six period. It is said he asked some successful experience. friend to come to see him, adding Write for our booklet, with a bitter smile, "There is no dan- "What do You Drink" your not finding me in." I ger of Institute. add in this connection that the The Keeley may GREENSBORO, N. C. writer's father, Mr. Christopher An- ——

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1103 thony, a Lynchburg lawyer, was one of the jurors in Aaron Burr's case. The Eagle Hotel was another fam- ous hostelry of Richmond. It was built by a man named Currie, and was an immense structure, with a large golden eagle over the door. Lafayette stayed there on his visit to this country in 1825, and a grand ball was given there in his honor. It was on Main between Nineteenth and ENTERPRISE Twentieth street, and was burned down years ago, and afterwards re- Meat and Sausage Bone, Shell built, but of late years it has dis- appeared, owing to the modern fond- Stuffer and Mill ness for tearing down and re-model- Food Chopper and Corn ing. The only true Meat Chop- A necessity to farmers, The White House of the Confeder- per—the only chopper that Lard Press poultrymen and all who acy is one of the noted buildings of hasarazor-edge.four-bladed keep poultry. A splendid The quickest way, the Richmond. It was built by Dr. Brok- steel knife and perforated general, all-round mill- easiest way, the cheapest steel plate that actually cuts Grinds poultry feed and enborough, and in his day was the way to make the best sau- meat, fish .vegetables, fruits, makes bone meal fertilizer. abode of elegant and lavish hos- sage and lard is to use the brea.d,etc. without crushing pitality. Sausage Grinds dry bones, oyster or mangling. "ENTERPRISE" Stuffer and Lard Press and other shells, corn, etc. Pays for itself in a short The is two machines iu one. It is "ENTERPRISE" time. Size shown in illus- the strongest chopper made an absolute necessity OWN YOUR SCALES. at tration (No. 750, Price $8.50 —hasthefewestparts is the — butchering time. weight 60 lbs.) grinds simplest in construction. 1% There is no question about the bushels corn per hour Easily cleaned. Cannot rust. It Is strongly made and need of a good scale to every farmer, every part does its work Look fo r the name dairyman or stockman. It is one of For Sale at Hardware without a hitch. Plate fits "ENTERPRISE" on the the necessary adjuncts of his busi- and General Stores perfectly and cylinder is machine you buy. bored absolutely true. Pres- the in owning your Everywhere. ness and wisdom sure will not cause meat to We also make other own scales is easily demonstrated in No. 5, Small Family Size rise above plate. The pat- household specialties — all the saving made each year. To do Chopper, $1.75. No. ioLarge ent corrugated spo.ut pre- bearing the famous name Family Size Chopper, Price, vents air entering the cas- "ENTERPRISE" — Coffee away with the fees collected by the $2.50. ing, thus assuring perfect Mills, Raisin Seeders; Food Choppers; Fruit, Wine public weigher, and the time saved "ENTERPRISE" Meat filling and preservation of and Jelly Presses ; Cherry Ston- in hauling to their scales is an Item sausage. and Food Choppers are ers;Cold Handle Sad Irons, Can be changed into a the successful farmer turns to his made in 45 sizes and styles etc., etc. Z.ar<2 or -FVwrV press in jiffy. own account. for Hand, Steam and Elec- a tric Power. We also make Sold by Hardware Dealers Ask for them at Hardware Recognizing the needs along these cheaper Food Choppers but and General Stores and General Stores. lines, the Osgood Scale Co., of Bing- recommend the above. Il- everywhere. lustrated catalogue FREE. Illustrated catalogue on hamton, N. Y., has put on the market Write for catalogue. request. an assortment of scales that are No. 10 No. 25 within the reach of everyone. The Price $2.50 4 Quart list includes their well-known Porta- Urge Famiu Size Japanned. Price $5.50. ble Pit and Pitless Scales—steel and 4 sizes. Tinned and cement construction—and many other Japanned. kinds for various purposes. They are not only improved and up-to-date in every respect, but are absolutely ac- curate—guaranteed so by their mak- ers. Upon request the company will fur- nish free their illustrated catalogue The "Enterprising Housekeeper" is a valuable book containing over 200 selected picturing all kinds of scales and con- recipes as well as numerous kitchen helps. Sent anywhereforfour cents in stamps. taining much valuable scale informa- THE ENTERPRISE MFC. CO. OF PA., Depl.27 Philadelphia, Pa. tion. Address the Osgood Scale Co., Box 205, Binghamton, N. Y.

A Colorado farmer relates the fol- lowing in reference to the use of Hub- Ji Low Price Lime Spreader bard squashes in that State: "A neighbor claims he can finish the fat- te^l^g of hogs on Hubbard squashes MAY WE SHIP YOU in one-half the time he can with corn, while with pumpkins he can only A Ton of Lime ^ make them hold their own. He says he can finish a hog in fair condition and a Spreader • in six weeks on about one ton of We desire to quickly introduce our squashes, making a 200 to 250 pound LOW-PRICED SPREADER— hog. He cuts the squashes and feeds simple, yet perfect—and would convince them raw, and says the hogs clean up a neighborhood by shipping into it a sample machine and a ton of lime everything, shell and all." The Watch the results from the use of lime properly distributed under our freight paid trial plan, it out). machine evenly squash apparently has a fattening (you waste half of it when shoveling Our and which we will fully explain to you. accurately distributes lime, plaster, fertilizers and fine compost value greater than that of the pump- Address KING WEEDER CO., Richmond Va. in any quantity from 100 lbs, to 3.000 lbs, to the acre. kin, and both pumpkins and squashes lumpy lime, damp, cloddy fertilizers and distributes all evenly. Absolute Force Feed. are worthy of more attention in Takes A boy and a mule can handle it, and cover 8 to 10 acres a day. swine husbandry than has been gen- erally given them.—From Coburn'p "Swine in America." "When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1104 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [November. ENQUIRERS' COLUMN. All inquiries must reach us by the ESTABLISHED 1850 1,200 ACRES. 15th of the month previous to the is- sue, or they cannot be answered until the month following. Horse Ailing. *£ <£ In the November issue of Southern Planter will you kindly give remedy TREES! for kidney trouble in horse? My driving horse passes very yellow or We are wholesale growers of first class nursery stock of all kinds, Fruit, muddy water; does not seem to make Shade, Ornamental Tr^s, Shrubbery, Hedges, Small Fruits, eac. Asparagus, water often enough, and when he starts to pass water has to wait some Strawberries, and California Privet in large quantities. little time. Frequently he is slow The BEST is the CHEAPEST. Oura is the CHEAPEST because it is the and dull in movement. Appetite and BEST. Handling Dealer's orders a specialty. Catal ogue free. general health good. SUBSCRIBER. Charlotte Co., Va.

There are so many different dis FRANKLIN DAVIS NURSERY COMPANY. eases affecting the kidneys that it is not wise to give treatment without the advice of a veterinarian. The Baltimore, Maryland. cause of the trouble in your horse is probably having fed too long on green crops exclusively. These have large amounts of carbonate of lime in them which is not dissolved but passes off in crystals in urine, ELMWOOD NURSERIES the causing the muddy appearance. Change his diet to hay and oats, or hay and corn, and give one ounce of saltpetre or WE ARE GROWERS AND OFFER A FINE ASSORTMENT OF one ounce of sweet spirits of nitre per day for a few days. These are APPLES, PEACHES, PEARS, simple diuretics which will cause the CHERRIES, PLUMS, APRICOTS, passage of more urine and thus car- NECTARINES, GRAPE VINES, CURRANTS, ry off the accretions.—Ed. GOOSEBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, DEWBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, ASPARAGUS, HORSERADISH, Pecans. ORNAMENTALS, SHADE TREES, HEDGE PLANTS. What part of the State is best adapted to pecan growing for profit? WRITE FOR CATALOGUE. What kind of Soil for good results? Age of trees usually planted, also Midlothian, Va. price? What varieties are the most J.B.WATKINS & BRO, profitable? many trees to the How *»' «^»— »' «^^»»iw^^»»a»»^*» '^M acre? At what age do they com- 1 mence to give returns? What kind of treatment in regard to cultivation, Er ESTABLISHED 42 YEARSBr etc.? Are they subject to any insect pest or disease; if so, is it hard to combat? Any further information will be W.T.HOOD&CO. greatly appreciated. F. R. JORDAN. OLD DOMINION NURSERIES I Virginia is too far north of the true RICHMOND, VA. = Pecan belt for us to advise the plant- ing of these trees in this State ex- cept experimentally. We are aware GROWERS OF HIGH GRADE NUR- that there are isolated trees here and SERY STOCK, FRUIT AND ORNA- there in the State which are bearing, MENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, EVER- but we have never known an orchard GREENS. ROSES AND SMALL FRUITS of them to be planted here and suc- ceed. Further south they are a suc- cess and are being largely planted. [WRITE FOR OUR COMPLETE CATALOG AND I PRICES If you will write the Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, and *^« *^ H^ M as^ them to send you the information they have published on this subjest, For Nice Fruit use the they will no doubt do so, and you will thus get the best information DO YOU Oregon or New York bush available.—Ed. el box. Send for Prices Seeding Grass—Subsoiling—Cover Crops— Fertilizing the Corn Crop SHIP APPLES? and Samples. —Soy Beans. I propose to put an old pasture, Southside Manufacturing Co., Petersburg, Va. mostly weeds and broom sedge, into corn next year and then back into When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1105 grass. Is it not best to plow it this autumn? Do you think sub-soiling will pay? I subsoiled ten acres last November and certainly got no return as far as the corn crop was con- cerned. My corn was no better and suffered as much from drought as corn in the next field which had not been subsoiled. Do you not think that plowing this pasture with three horses will give as good results as subsoil- ing? You say a great deal about cover crops and the danger of washing out fertility. How can one plow late in the fall and use cover crops at the same time? This land cannot be fin- ished before the middle or last of No- vember, and rye planted then would not make sufficient growth to be of any use. I shall replow in March or April and use 320 pounds of slag phosphate to the acre with 200 pounds of bone meal. I think it is quite wrong to say that it does not pay to fertilize for corn. If I don't fertilize I have to spend as much money as the fertiliz- er would cost in buying corn from Strawberry Plants my neighbors. If I fertilize I get the corn, but—and this is the main point —I get a good growth of crimson clover from seed planted at last cul- tivation of the corn and there is a October, November and March are the months quantity of vegetable matter to be to plant and we offer fine, well-rooted plants turned under in preparing for the grown on new land, ready for Immediate ship- grass. ment, the cream of many varieties Excelsior the I want to add that after using cow- peas for three years I this year tried earliest, Lady Thompson beginning- a few days the soja beans and found them far after; Bubach, very large, ripening in mid sea- superior. They are much easier to son, anU Aroma, large, and the most productive cure, the stock like them better and late sort. Price, 50 cents per 100; $3 per 1,000. I got half as much again of hay from a field that once was in cowpeas. J. B. & BROTHER, MIDLOTHIAN, VA. Bedford Co., Vo. FARMER. WATKINS

Plow the land during the fall or winter. If the subsoil is a hard pan or a close retentive clay, we believe SAN JOSE SCALE subsoiling advantageous. We have subsoiled scores of acres of land of Killed at a Savinq of 50 PerCent this character and never failed to see improvement. It is practically the Read These Extracts from a few Reports only way in which you can secure DeVilbiss Fruit Farm, B"t. Wayne, scale. We consider it the best remedy depth of soil for the roots to work Ind. —Your spray is an absolute suc- we have ever seen. in and the more they have of this cess. Twenty-five acres of my orchard Large fruit growers report that our the more food then can get. Another was infested to a finish and I can't spray has accomplished more for them advantage is that subsoiling will cer- find a scale now. Only wish I had in one year than other sprays have in tainly prevent washing. If the rain language to make it stronger. 8 or 10 years and at one-half the cost can get down into the soil as it falls W. C. and C. F. Toms, Henderson- of lime-sulphur. The first cost of our it will not supersaturate the surface ville, N. C.—We used your spray with spray is less than the cost of lime- soil and cause it to wash away. All the greatest success. Our orchard of sulphur, with none of the disagieeable our galled red hills can be restored 3,000 trees is now practically free from features of that material. to fertility by this means. Of course, where you are breaking soil in the WRITE NOW FOR OUR FREE BOOK late fall and winter you eannot also grow cover crops, but when you can Gives in full scores of reports like above break in the early fall then a cover 6. STREET &IC0MPANY, - - 27 Railroad Street, Rochester, N. Y. crop should always be sowed to con- F, serve and add to the humus content of the soil. Bare soil is wasting soil "I HAVE SO LITTLE FUNGUS afford fruit with Bordeaux," says Mr. Geo. T. Powell of Ghent, N. almost invariably. If the land be that 1 cannot to mark my Y., a grower of fancy apples. 1 have less scale and finer foliage than ever before." ItLASON : Five years consecutive use of well prepared by frequent working during the winter and the slag meal and the bone be well mixed in it should make a stand of grass if sowed as early in the spring as pos- "SCALECIDE" cheaper, more effective and easier to apply than Lime-Sulphur. Send for Booklet. "Orchard Insurance." fall sible though we always prefer half gnllon PPIPCC In barrels and barrels, 90c. per ; 10 gallon seeding, as this is less likely to be rnlULO cans. SG.OO; 5 gallon cans, S3. 25; 1 gallon cans, SI. 00- " " injured by a dry spring and summer. If you want cheap oils, our CARBOLEIXE at 30c. per gallon is the equal of anything: else. U. O. PRATT CO., MFG. CHEMISTS, 50 CHURCH ST., NEW YOKK CITY. 1106 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

As to fertilizing the corn crop, we have always said that corn rarely pays for the festilizer applied to it. The increased crop almost invariably costs more than the increase is worth The Virginia Poultry Association on the market. There are no douot good reasons for applying fertility to WILL HOLD ITS a corn crop when the improved fer- tility of the soil is the object sought. We have never opposed this practice ANNUAL practice it our- SHOW —on the contrary, we selves to ensure a stand of crimson clover or cowpeas or both, but we do JANUARY 13-19, 1910, RICHMOND, VA. not expect the corn to pay for the fer- tilizer. A fine string of silver cups and various other special prizes will We have always maintained that be given and are fully described in our premium list, ready about De- soy beans are a more profitable crop cember 1st. Send in your name for one. to grow than cowpeas and are much J. H. Drevenstedt, assisted by Prof. C. K. Graham and F. H.. S. Morrison, will judge on first day of show. No delay; comparisjon sys- difficult to cure and, when right- less tem only. For other information write to ly used, provide more nitrogen for \V. R. TODD, Secretary, 420 North Sixth Street, Richmond, Va. the soil.—Ed.

Liming Land.

My land is on red clay subsoil and has never been limed, to my knowl- THE GREAT WASHINGTON SHOW edge, certainly not in fifty years. 1 DECEMBER 7-11, 1909. am able to procure lime as follows, land: Gas lime, $3.50 per Washington Light Infantry Armory—15,000 Square Feet Floor Space. laid on the EMPIRE COOPING—SINGLE TIER. ton; stone lime, $5.70; stone lime Single Bird, Pens, Pigeons, 50 cents. Entries hot from the kiln, $4.35; ENTRY FEE: $1; $3; screenings, close November 25, 1909. ground limestone, $7.75; prepared Agricultural lime, $13.50. COLUMBIA POULTRY and PIGEON ASSOCIATION Which is best for corn? For small D. C. grain? For grass? Washington, How, when and in what quantities CALVIN HICKS, Secretary, Rockville, Maryland. (minimum) should it be applied? JAMBS S. BALL. Halifax Co., Va. The best lime to use on land for Ground Phosphate Rock shell all purposes is burnt rock or Superior to Bone or Acid Phosphate for Alfalfa and Clover, and at lime which should be 90 to 98 per want editorial, June issue this cent.' carbonate of lime. If you one-fourth the cost. See paper, "Alfalfa In East- the lime the lime to plow down then ern Virginia." will be as good as the screenings FARMERS' UNION PHOSPHATE CO., BIRMINGHAM, AL.A. stone, and cost less. If you want it stone, to top dress grass then use the In the as it slacks down better. screenings there are always hard un- der burnt or over burnt stones which will not fall with slacking at once. These eventually disintegrate in the FIELD SEED under, but are ob- soil when plowed We have just received a nica s tock of New Seed Rye, New German jectionable on the top of the land in Clover, New Red Rust Proof Seed Oats, New Winter Seed Oats, and have a the grass. Gas lime is a product for full stock of all other Field and Grasp Seeds. Will be pleased to send sam- which we have very little use. It is other ples, and make prices on application. so charged with sulphur and the impurities taken up out of the gas and that it is poisonous to the soil N. R. SAVAGE & SON, Richmond, Va. vegetation. If used it should be spread out to weather for several being applied. We months before Send $2.50 for 1,000 assorted of it on a very foul once used a lot Plants. Excelsior, Klondike, piece of land full of wild vegetation. did Lady Thompson and Aroma. It killed all this off, and as we JOHN LIGHTFOOT, Dept. 7, the land for some months Strawberry Plants not crop Chattanooga, Tenn., R. F. D. afterwards, the poisonous effects had time to dissipate. Lime is best applied in the fall, win- ter and early spring, thus giving it -; PALE FACE SHELL HEAP CORN time to do its work in sweetening the That's what the big chiet would say couldhe watch how Dl^nl Uauilr soil and changing the mechanical fast kernels rattle oil in the Black Hawk Corn UldUn, ndWiv before the crop is planted. Sheller. Easy to run, strong, durable, shells 8 to 14 p... Chollor condition bushels per hour. Easily clamped on box, barrel or WUIII OIICIICI acre. Parts liable Apply from one to two tons per tub. Bearings chilled-iron. I give repairs free. to break of about half malleable iron. If hardware or implement dealer hasn't it, ask for Set on the land in lumps price delivered. Made only by Ai Hi pa t ch. Olarksville, Tenn. cover lightly a bushel at a place and Corn Shellers and Hand Mills only. Booklet Free. Agents Wanted. jmX

with soil and leave for a week or ten II I llll III H ill ^^"gi^— days to slack and then spread with a our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. shovel.—Ed. When corresponding with The Edison!

The latest style Edison Phonograph in our new outfit No. 10—this superb entertainer, Mr. Edison's latest, final improvement of phonograph—shipped

Yes, free. I don't ask a cent of your money—I don't want you to keep the phonograph— I just want to give it to you on a free loan—then you may return it at my own expense. Model, RCcld tllC Offer* * w*^ s*"p y°u *ree ^s Sran(* No. 10 outfit, Fireside smmmn^mmBrnm .a mmb-bwb with one dozen Gold Moulded and Amberol records. You do not have to pay me a cent C. O. D. or sign any leases or mortgages. I want you to get this free outfit —the master- piece of Mr. Edison's skill —ia your home. I want you to see and hear Mr. Edison's final and greatest improvement in phono- graphs. I want to cci_- ince you of its wonderful superiority. Give a free concert; give a free minstrel show, music, dances, the old fashioned hymns, gr'.rA opera, comic opera—all this I want you to hear free of charge—all in your own home—on this free loan offer.

MY REASON—My reason for this free loan offer, this extra liberal offer on the finest talking machine ever made—see below. MR. EDISON Says: "/ Want to see a 99 Phonograph in Every American Home.'

The phonograph Is the result of years of experiment; it is Mr. Edison's pet and hobby. He realizes fully its value as an entertainer and educator; for the phonograph brings the pleasure of the city right to the village and the farm home. Now, the new Fireside Edison Phonograph of our outfit No. 10, 1910 Model, is the latest and greatest improved talking machine made by this great inventor. Everybody should hear it; everybody must hear it. If you have only heard other talking machines before, you -^, cannot imagine what beautiful music you can get from the outfit No. 10. This new machine is just out Vp and has never been heard around the country. We want to convince you; we want to prove to you that ^S^i ' this outfit is far, far superior to anything ever heard before. Don't miss this wonderfully liberal offer.

]\/|Y REASON ' don't want you to buy St—I don't ask you to buy anything. —^—~ ————— But I do feel that if I can send you this great phonograph and convince you of its merits, of its absolute superiority, you will be glad to invite your neighbors and friends to your house to let them hear the free concert. Then, perhaps, one or more of your friends will be glad to buy one of these great outfits No. 10. You can tell your friends that they can get an Edison Phonograph outfit complete with records for only $2 00 a month — $2.00 a month — the easiest possible payment and, at the same time, a rock-bottom price. Perhaps you, yourself, would want a phonograph, and if you ever intend to get a phonograph, now is the chance to get the brand new and most wonderful phonograph ever made, and on a most wonderfully liberal offer. But if neither you nor your friends want the maohine, that is O. K. ; I simply want you to have it on a free loan, and perhaps somebody who heard the machine will buy one later. I am glad to send it on the free loan offer anyway. I will take it as a favor if you will send me your name and address so I can send you the earn log—then you can decide whether you want the free loan. There are no strings on this offer, absolutely none. It is a free loan, that is all. I ask lot for one cent of your money, I only say if any of your people want to buy a phonograph, they may get one for $2 a month, if they want it. Now, remember, nobody asKs for cent of I want every responsible household in the country, every a your money. man who wants to see his home cheerful and his family entertained, every good father, every good husband, to write and get these free concerts for his home. Remember, the^ Write today loan is absolutely free from us, and we do not even charge you anything C. O. D. j6 v for thit in xv teresting catalog, FREE Write for the FREE Edison Catalog

•s. ^cT?;-5WJ S»3^a. aS^E.: '.^> gB,.^i S*r-A_-- » :. BHBOI IM^nH -WT ^r a. -° In this catalog you will find a complete list of ^t— . ^r_> # music and vaudeville entertainments. You can pick out just the kind of records you want for the entertainment you want on this free loan in your own home. Get this catalog at once, then you can decide whether or no*: y<.u want a free loan and when you want It. You can also decide just the music you want. Remem- _^ik .«<£ her, I will appreciate It as a favor If yon wUI ^^ vi> . S^-S/ give me the opportunity of sending you this ^^ Wv' <$>v& latest style machine—the climax of Mr. Edl- ^^ w» > •» COUPON Do it right now. mail the cou- TODAY. d.*o-0>u . r». BAOMJlN, Pislriliulor $r»*?.i pon at the right, Dept. 3154 . Edison Bldg., Chicago, III. and get this FREE Canadian Office, 355 Portaee Ave. ^4k ^ <$& v *p Wl— .Can. ^ catalogue. Write today. V ^^fflfr» ^ v°Vv —

1108 THE SOUTHERN PLAN TEE. [November,

Lump Jaw—Crimson Clover—Ground Lime. OPEN SPEED fl 1. Describe lump jaw and give rem JACKET LEVER edy. /$m <*^,Y 2. How long will crimson clover -yl^flOOVERNOR] seed keep and retain its germinative powers, and what time of the year r3- can you get new seed? 3. Where can I get ground lime, and what price in 2,000 pound lots? ./" 4. How long should elapse between applying lime and acid phosphate on land? W. W. BAKER. Prince Edward Co., Va.

1. Lump jaw is a local disease due to the formation of peculiar tumors in various regions of the body, more particularly the head. Its preferred 17 YEARS seat is on the bones of the lower and The Waterloo YEAR ON THE Boy has ^5 upper jaw, on which a swelling ap- all the ^GUARANTEE pears in which are found one or more MARKET Good Points that projecting tumors. These push their go into any Gasoline Engine way outward and finally break through the skin as fungous-like and it doesn't take the up-to-date farmer long to discover them bodies covered with thin sloughs. and their value to him. It is the number of practical features proper is to administer The remedy embodied in an engine that determines the degree of satisfaction it will iodide of potassium in full doses once give to its owner. All gasoline engines have some good points, or there a day until improvement is noitced, would be no sale for them and they would soon be taken off the when the dose may be reduced and market. Some engines have more good points than others, that's given less frequently. A full dose is why some engines are better than others. one and a half drams of the drug daily dissolved in a pint of water un- til improvement is noticed, which will Gasoline usually be within eight days. Then Waterloo Boy Engines decrease the dose to one dram. The have all the good points that go Into any gasoline engine, besides many exclusive, patented tea- drug will cause the animals to dis- tures that Increase their efficiency and durability; make them marvels of simplicity and wonder- fully economical engines at to operate. That's why we say the Waterloo Boy is the best engine charge from the nose, run the eyes for farm use. and often peel off the outer skin, but ,7°? ?an bu a Waterloo Boy for less money than yon will be asked for engines containing halfv of 1the I these results do not cause any seri- good points we build into our engines. Besides we will send a Waterloo Boy to any reponsible farmer andlethim try it for thirty days on his farm doing whatever work he has to ous injury to health and should give do. will We pay the freight both ways and return his money if after a month's use he can- not pick out no uneasinss. the good points for himself—if he can't see that it is the one and only ousmc,engine that will give him complete satisfaction. 2. Three years. New seed can usu- when you Nw > buy a gasoline engine you had better be sure that the engine you get was ally be bought in August or Septem- made, a by concern that makes gasoline engines and nothing else. Our efforts are all directed ber. toward making and keeping the Waterloo Boy the best engine in the world. We have no other interests—no side lines. 3. We only know of one place in the Don't you State where ground limestone can be want to try a Waterloo Boy? Don't you want to see how much labor and time it will save you? Remember we are offering you a free trial for 30 had—the Powhatan Lime Works, days. Better write us today for our catalogue and free trial offer. Va. not know the Strasburg, We do Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co., 205 W. Third Ave., Waterloo, Iowa. price. YEARLY Horace L. Smith, Gen. Agent, 4. Harrow the lime in and let lay 24 BoUlngbrook Street. Petersburg, Va. a week or ten days and then the acid CAPACITY phosphate can be applied.—Ed. 15000 ENGINES

Sows Coming in Heat. TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. Will you please publish in your next issue a remedy to prevent open sows from coming into heat whilst fatten- Perfect ing? A SUBSCRIBER. One Horse -Power Engine Lunenburg Co., Va. This great pumping or power engine is within the reach of every countryman's pocket-book. At last farmers can F ?,ii-V»~»,lrc M/\i>ca obtain a one horse-power high grade * ctllUellllVS ™ AVli/r SC XLIl^lIlGCnmnA We know of no means of prevent- at a very low price. "Jack Junior" is a four cycle gasoline or kerosene engine with a ing sows coming into heat whilst hopper water cooling jacket, which does away with the large fattening except by spaying them, quantity of water for cooling required by other engines. It is mounted and we have not known this to be on wood base, complete with battery, all ready to run. Weight, over 300 pounds. done, though we presume that it is Don't confuse this sturdy worker with just as feasible with a sow as with toy air cooled engines made merely to sell. a heifer, upon which animal the oper- T i f • is as durable and JaCK JliniOr reliable as the high- ation is frequently performed.—Ed. est priced engines you can buy, and should give perfect service Eucalyptus Trees. for years at less than 1 cent per hour for fuel. Will run any machine that does not require I notice in "The Pacific Monthly," over one horse-power. Will pump more water than any ordinary windmill. Cut out advertise- published by the Pacific Monthly Co.. Gas Engines from 1 to 500 H ment and send for big illustrated Engine of Portland, Oregon, a treatise on a Catalog No. BC957 Pumping Engines, Pumps,jrmu|*a, Pumpj-uiuy Jacks,jauua, Electrio.Ejl«utriu LightinguigULlU}^ outfits.OUL11LS, SawDdW Frame,1 Grinders, Shellers»neners andana ouppnes.Supplies. new, fast-growing, hard-wood tree ~ " " - ~ ~ 481 Wabash " the Eucalyptus (grown in California) Fairbanks, Morse & Co., Avenue, Chicago, 111. —by F. A. Patter. Or address th* nearest one of our 27 Branch Souses Kindly advise me through The Planter what you know or can learn of this industry. Whether or not the When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER. 1109 TOBACCO GROWERS:

a .S THE MARKET is now open for the sale of the tobacco crop, permit us to

gjj-jg offer you this timely suggestion ; deposit the proceeds in this saje and well known l^rcsSgJ bank,hnnb andnn/1 payhn\i yourvnwr billshills byhv check.rhprb AnAn endorsedpurfnrsprf checkrhprb. isi\ the besthpsf receiptrprpiht possible.hnssrhlp 1" Money deposited with us is absolutely safe, and is protected by the largest Surplus and Profits of any National Bank south of Washington, D. C.

THE BANK FOR FARMERS DON'T TEMPT THE ROBBER

The Planters' National Bank, as Its name Implies, Are you accustomed to keeping your money in an Is the bank for farmers, and has for years studied old trunk, closet or bureau? If so, do you realize the needs of rural residents, and as a result has what danger you are courting? The newspapers pub- evolved one of the most complete sys- lish almost daily instances of crimes tems of Banking by Mail ever adopted committed solely for the purpose of by any bank. obtaining money, and it may be that your home has been marked by the burglar.

DON'T DELAY, ACT NOW, by de- positing your surplus money in this old reliable bank—THE PLANTERS' NATIONAL.

BANKING BY MAIL THE SECRET OF WEALTH

This system is so simple, safe and The secret of how to become wealthy convenient that it brings in close touch 2 is an open one. Save your money and institution farmers who live r, have it work for you. Place it with With this -"' in the most remote sections and gives - us in our SAVINGS DEPARTMENT them the same advantages as one who lives in Rich- and it will earn for you 3 per cent, interest com- mond. Va. Write for our booklet, "How to Bank by pounded semi-annually. One dollar will start an ac- Mail." Free upon request. count.

Visitors to the City are cordially invited to visit us and make our bank their headquarters.

Planters National Bank Corner 12th and Main Streets RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

CAPITAL, $300,000 SURPLUS AND PROFITS, $1,175,000 X^ffi — —

1110 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, f Is Timber Scarce? Then take An American Portable Saw Mill \ TO THE TIMBER MOUNTED ON SUBSTANTIAL TRUCK With Heavy Steel Wheels

Carriage, 1G ft. long. Feed Rack, 22 ft. long. Track, 40 ft. long, 3 sections. Mandrel, 2 3-16 in. diameter. Takes saws up to 52 in diameter. Two Head-blocks opening 32 inches. Variable Friction Feed. Ideal Ratchet Set Works, with Quick Receder. Total weight, 4,000 lbs.

For small settings, there is no better or more convenient Saw Mill made. It is in every respect the same as our Standard No. 1 Mill, fully described in our handsome cat- alogue, which shows our full line of Saw Mill and other Woodworking Machinery. Ask for it. AMERICAN SAW MILL MACHINERY COMPANY 137 HOPE STREET, HACKETTSTOWN, NEW JERSEY

tree can be grown in this section southwest Virginia. If so, where the seed or plants can be procured. After All, It's Steam and Steam Only

E. M. HILL. Nothing .ce. It's cheap and you are sure you've grot power when vou want need for all it Southampton Co., Va. he power you purposes. Steam, too— comes handy lairy and elsewhere. You can run a whole string of machines We believe that the Forestry De- partment of the Department of Agri- culture has conducted some experi- LEFFEL ENGINE ments with Eucalyptus trees in vari- The Farmer's Power ascer- ous sections of the country to The old reliable, something: you can under- tain their adaptability to our climate, stand. No delicate, complicated machinery. but so far as we remember, they have Buy a Leffel steam engrine just once—you'll never need another. All styles and sizes in Cali- only been found to succeed engines to move where the work is, etc. Let fornia and the adjoining sections of us send you tree book to grive facts. the Southwest. If you would write James Leffel the Forestry Department, Department & Company of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, Box 238' Springfield, Ohio they would no doubt give you the in- formation obtained.—Ed. CUTTING AND SHREDDING All with one machine. "Ohio" En- Crimson Clover Seed. silage Cutters also make efficient knives like you to let me know shredders. Simply remove the I would and put shredder blades in their places. what is the best machine to use for A few minutes' time, no additional saving annual clover seed. I want to speed and but slight additional power make arrangements before next required. Double value at trifling extra cost. spring to save my own seed. I sow a "Ohio" Shredder Blades have pro- great deal of annual clover. jecting' steel teeth—no two in succes- sion travel in the same path. They J. L. CAMP. split and tear corn stalks into a nicely Southampton Co., Va. shredded condition. Power, 2 to 15 h. p., according to size. Blower or car- rier elevators handle material perfect- find an arti- In this issue you will ly. Our 104-page catalog sent free on cle describing how , one of our sub- request. "Modern Silage Methods," 224 scribers saves his crimson clover pages, 10c. Please mention this paper. seed. When saved in this way it is SILVER MFG. CO. Salem, Ohio. sown in the chaff. If you want to havo clean, hulled seed you will have to thresh it with a clover huller which you can purchase from the im Get This Hydraulic plement dealers.—Ed. Rife Ram If there is a stream, spring or pond near by and have running water wherever you want it. Improving Deep Red Land. n..__^ ui.!.. UfUk Uft«A» 'works continuously without at- PUItiPS Water Willi Waier, tention. No expense for power, How can I improve deep red thin nothing to get out of order. Raises water 30 feet for each foot of fall. Irrigation, and all purposes. Over 7,000 in use. I would plow in the For Home, Farm, land? Thought furnished. Write Today. and then apply Free Plans and Estimates fall and let freeze RIFE ENGINE CO. , 2II3TRINITV BLPG., NEW YORK fresh horse manure. Am I right? ADVERTISEMENT. Noble Co., Ohio. D. E. DAY. TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1111

© PARTS FIT TOGETHER AS IF SOLID MANY ARTICLES ARE UNEXCELLED IN FINISH—They LOOK GOOD—But when the Pinal test is made, when the Article is Actually Tried out and gives Satisfaction, THAT is the end of the Law.

So It Js With THE WM. J. OLIVER IMPROVED To the model used in its construction do we attribute the perfect opera= tion of our plow in the field—Center Draught, Sloping Landside, Strains Evenly Distributed and no Part Bearing Any Burden, Save Its Own.

WHEN BOLTED TOGETHER IT IS PRACTICALLY ONE PIECE OF METAL Strong Where Others Are Weak

Examine our LANDSIDE CONSTRUCTION closely; it is the greatest invention ever recorded by 'the patent office at Washington.

All parts of our Plow are interchangeable between Wood and Steel Beam Plows. WRITE TO US FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS

The Wm. J. Oliver Mfg. Co. KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE. —,

1112 THE SOUTHERN PLANTEE. [November

In your section, where you have hard freezing weather, the fall plow- Fifteen Years' Service Without Painting — Or a ing of the land will be very advisable, as the frost will then get into it New Roof — That is Our Guarantee to You and disintegrate it and make it work finely in the -spring. After plowing and the guarantee is stamped right on the apply the manure on the surface and roofing itself, with the year you buy it. work it into the soil when preparing spring. Ed. for the crop in the — T will last you much longer than that, but for 15 years we are responsible. Think of that—lay your roof and forget it Worms in Sheep. for 15 years. No expense—no repairing—no renewing. We don't know the wearing possibilities of our own roofing. Mr. Johu E. Turner, of Prince Our 25-year-old roofs are as serviceable and look as good n6V as roofing laid five years ago. our guar- George Co., Md., writes us that his We make antee 15 years to be safe, but we know it is good for sheep are not doing well and some twenty-five years. are dying. He thinks the trouble must be worms, as they have many of the symptoms which we have DICKELMAN often pointed out as indicative of this trouble—viz., a wasting appearance, EXTRA colorless skin (paper skin), swelling at the throat, etc. He wants a reme- Galvanized Metal Roofing dy. Incidentally he states that a Is the only metal roofing made which is so neighbor has a flock of sheep wnich scientifically galvanized that it can be guar- anteed against rust. eat all the tobacco they can get and Only the toughest, most pliable, open- that they are hearthy and do well. hearth stock is ever used. This metal is peculiarly porous and long-fibered, so that There is no doubt but that the when it is put into the galvanizing pots the sheep are suffering from stomach liquid spelter does not veneer but penetrates worms. When once a flock becomes this fiber and amalgamates with the metal base, thus protecting it forever. trouble it is diffi- infested with this Dickelman Extra is easily laid. It is al- cult to get rid of it, as the pastures ready turned and adjusted for end locks. infected and so carry the All you have to do is to place together, and become double seam. healthy you have a perfect worms to the lambs and Try one of our samples, test it and then sheep. The best remedy is tobacco. test some ordinary galvanized roofing. Buy the sheep and lambs have tobac- the one which does not flake or crack. It Let will be Dickelman's. Write today for co leaves (the trash or lugs are as good as the best for this purpose) Free Samples and Book on Roofing fed to them every day. Put the to- The book will show you how you can save bacco in a box and sprinkle with salt money on your roofing, how to lay roof- ing easily, to avoid repair bills. will soon learn to eat how water and they Your dealer will know about Dickel- it. Lambs should be kept off the man's. Ask him. But let us send you pastures on which the old sheep have this free book and sample. Write today. run, during the later spring and sum- mer months and thus preserve them THE DICKELMAN MFG. CO. from infection. A field of crimson 68 Gonnley St., Forest, Ohio clover or red clover or cowpeas TELL, ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. should be reserved for the lambs to THE run in during the spring and sum- mer. We have had reports from many flock owners who have used to- Nothing else gives such life and staying bacco with the greatest satisfaction. The worms are found in the fourth quality to a roofing as Trinidad Lake asphalt. stomach and pass out laden with eggs in the dung and are taken up by the lambs and sheep in late spring and summer. There is no danger from Genasco infection in winter, as the cold kill? the worms in the dung or on the grass.—Ed. Ready Roofing Broom Making. is made of Trinidad Lake asphalt and gives lasting resist- next is- Please let me know in your cold, and fire. It is mighty ance to sun, air, rain ; heat, sue of the Southern Planter where important to know what your roofing is made of. I can get machinery to fit up a broom factory. . W. C. SNYDER. Be sure you see the Genasco trademark and get the roofing with a thirty- Warwick Co., Va. two-million-dollar guarantee. Mineral and smooth surface. Write for the Good Roof Guide Book and samples. We do not know who makes or sells broom making machinery, but THE BARBER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY we presume that if you inquire of the implement dealers advertising in our Largest producers of asphalt, and largest manufacturers of ready roofing in the world. columns they will, any of them, be able to get it for you.—Ed. PHILADELPHIA To Cure Warts on Horse. New York San Francisco Chicago A subscriber writes us that he has found that by rubbing warts every day with castor oil they will disap- pear.—Ed. When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. I . —

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1113

It Pays in Comfort, Cash and Health to Wear Ruthsteins STEEL SHOES! Worn With Wonderful Satisfaction by Workers Everywhere!f

PATENTED EASY ON THE FEET! EASY ON THE POCKET BOOK! Dec. 41906 J Others One Pair Outlasts 3 to 6 Pairs of leather Soled Shoes Pending Steel Shoes are setting the swiftest pace in sales of any work shoes in existence. They are so strong and durable, so easy and comfortable that farmers and all classes of workers are simply astonished. One pair will out- wear from three to six pair of the best leather soled shoes you can buy. There's the utmost limit of wear in every pair of Steel Shoes—and comfort as long as you wear them. They are lighter than all-leather work shoes with thick and clumsy soles. They need no repairs! They are absolutely water- proof and will keep your feet warm, dry and comfortable in the coldest weather, in mud, snow or slush up to your shoe-tops. Do you wonder that many thousands of workers on the plantations will wear no other kin'd of work shoes.

Absolute Protection from Colds, Rheumatism, Sore

Throat, Stiffness, Discomfort

FREE Steel Shoes are as waterproof as Rubber Boots, and keep our Book, "The Send tor the feet warm and perfectly dry, regardless of rain, snow, slush Steel"—or, better Sole ot or mud no matter how cold the weather. They defy cold and yet—send tor a pair of Steel — protecting feet chill. Shoes on the Order Blank wet, the even from dampness and colds, below. Nine-tenths of all cases of rheumatism, and sore throat result from wearing all-leather shoes which leak or absorb GOOD-BYE TO CORNS AND BUNIONS! moisture. Pneumonia often develops as the direct result of cold, wet feet. NO MORE SORE, ACHING FEET. Why take chances when Steel Shoes offer real protection, with comfort thrown You will not suffer from corns, bun- in for goovi measure? aching ions callouses and blistered, HOW STEEL SHOES ARE MADE—STEEL SOLES AND SIDE—WATERPROOF feet if you wear Steel Shoes. They are shaped to fit the feet and need no LEATHER UPPERS—ADJUSTABLE STEEL RIVETS IN BOTTOMS "breaking in." Easy on—easy off. No HAIR CUSHION INSOLES. warping, no twisting, no curled-up soles. The rigid Steel Soles force the Steel Shoes solve the problem of the Perfect Work Shoe for all time to uppers to keep their shape. They rest come. exactly the feet by affording support The soles of Steel Shoes and an inch above the soles are stamped out of where it is needed. a special light, thin, rust-resisting steel. One piece of seamless steel from Don't torture your feet in hard, toe to heel. As a further protection form wear and a means of giving a twisted, warped, leaky, shapeless firm foothold, the bottoms are studded with adjustable steel rivets. leather-soled shoes. Don't sweat your Practically all the wear comes on these steel rivets'. When steel rivets feet and make them tender by wearing wear down, you can instantly replace them with new rivets. Steel Shoes hot rubber boots, felt boots or arc- never go to the Repair Shop, for there's nothing to wear but rivets. The tics. cost is only 30 cents for 50 extra steel rivets. No other repairs are ever SAVE $5 TO $10 YEARLY! needed. As one pair of Steel Shoes will out- The uppers are made of the very best quality of pliable waterproof last three to six pairs of leather-soled leather, and firmly riveted to soles. There is greater strength and longer shoes or at least three pairs of rub- service and more foot comfort in Steel Shoes than in any other working shoes ber boots, it is easy to see that the in existence. It's in the steel ami the pliable leather, and the way they are saving in shoe bills is great. At least put together. $5 to $10 a year! The thick, springy Hair Cushion Insoles are easily slipped out for cleans- SAVE DOCTOR'S BILLS. ing and airing. These insoles absorb perspiration and foot odors absorb Steel — the Shoes pay for themselves over jar and shock when you walk on hard or stony ground. They keep your feet and over again in the saving of med- free from callouses, blisters and soreness. icine and doctor's bills. They prevent sickness. MADE IN SIZES 5 TO 12; 6-INCH, 9-INCH, 12-INCH AND 16-INCH HIGH STYLE Wear Steel Shoes and you not need Shoes are made with tops of 'different heights, suitable suffer from Colds, Rheumatism. Neu- Steel for every pur- general field work to ditch-digging. ralgia, Lumbago, Stiffness of the pose, from joints and other troubles and discom- Steel Shoes, 6 Inches high, $2.50 a pair, are better than the best all- forts caused by cold, wet feet. Keep leather $3.50 shoes. your feet always warm, dry an'J com- Steel Shoes, 6 Inches high, with extra gravle of leather, $3.00 a pair, excel fortable In Steel Shoes." any $4.50 all-leather shoes.. Steel Shoes, 9 inches high, $3.50 a pair, are better than the best all-leather Order Blank for Steel Shoes. $5.00 Shoes. Steel Shoe Co., Dept. 255, Racine, Wis. Steel Shoes, 9 inches high, with extra quality of leather, $4.00 a pair, are Gentlemen:— better than the best all-leather $5.50 shoes. Steel Shoes, 12 inches high, $5.00 a pair, are better than the best all- leather $6.00 shoes.. for $ in payment for. . . Steel Shoes, 16 inches high, $6.00 a pair, are better than the best all- r Steel Shoes. leather shoes regardless of cost. Size A STYLE OF STEEL SHOE FOR EVERY USE. We strongly recommend the 6-inch High Steel Shoes at $3 a pair or the 9- inch High Steel Shoes at $4 a pair for general work under all cconditions. For all classes of use requiring high cut shoes, such as ditching, lumbering, hunting-, etc., our 12 inch or 16 inch high steel shoes are absolutely indispensable the County R.F.D.... They give utmost possible protection. Fill out, tear off and mail the Order Blank TO-DAY. Dealer's STEEL SHOE CO., Dept. 255, Racine, Wis. — — —

1114 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November, BIG CUT i*f#£2®^®s^ ON QUAKER CITY FEED GRINDING MILLS c a 4 H 12 11 Sizes—22 Styles PRICES From Hand to 20-Horse Power SEND your name for our Big Book and then own the prepared products, less trouble World's Standard Grinder of 40 years' success, on our more satisfaction and more profit from Send Name for bis cut price to you, this season, direct from the factory. your investment. We want you to *ee No extra charge for 1910 improvements—Grinds fastest that a Quaker City Mill has the widest Takes least power—Can be easily run by hand—Always range of usefulness— that it is the best Big ready—Saves price in adapted to short time—Grinds soft, 1 Feed Mill wet or dry ear corn Sent to You fop Free Trial Rtf"* SUS .!. & shelled corn all grains, and wet — Can i| H| A Mnnov 11 Sizes—22 Styles—From Hand- corn as separate or mixed Oeilil HO money power to 20-H.P.-to Choose from well as dry. Book grinds coarse, medium Let us quote you or the finest table meal. We have cut out Jobbers, Retail prices first. Let us tell you first how big a cut in Dealers, Middlemen of all kinds. We come direct to you the price to you our direct-selling plan means. FREE this year, the user, and offer you, on the most liberal terms Although Quaker City Mills have added improvements Write you could wish, the best grinder built and at the factory price. for 1910, which put them still farther ahead of any other We need hardly argue the quality of Quaker City Mills. mills—although the price wouldhave to be higher than before, Today They have been the standard for over 40 years. if sold through dealers—yet you can get one now for less, Besides, we are offering to send one to you on trial, with- much less, than ever. And we pay the freight, remember. We take all the risk. We ask for no money in advance, no bank out trying in any way to tie you up to keeping it if it isn't deposit, nothing but that you try the mill. Here is as liberal satisfactory. "Claims" are a drug on the market. We want a proposition as you could get from any home dealer and we know you to »ee that Quaker Quality means faster grinding, better that we offer better value. Let us prove it at our expense.

You be the judge and jury, on your work, using the Quaker City on our FREE Trial. That's al 1 weask. Make no deposit, either. And We Pay the Freight. We take all the risk. Write Today lor Book, prices and guaranty. One of our mills will just meet your needs and fit your poeketbook. THE STRAUB CO., 3737 FILBERT STREET, W. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Lime for Land. Please let me know through the Southern Planter if the ground lime stone rock has the same effect on the Don't Go to the Spring or Well soil as the burnt rock. If so, will the same amount per acre be sufficient say one ton per acre? H. B. P. Bath Co., Va. Have the Water come to You

It requires much more of the ground unburnt lime to effect a sweet- ening the soil than it does of the of For over twenty years we have been installing successfully, complete burnt lime. Nor is the unburnt lime water supply systems, and they are performing their good work to-day. so effective in changing the mechani- With our force of experienced workmen, we are better prepared to sup- cal condition of the soil quickly as ply your needs in this direction than any concern south of New York. the burnt. On the other hand, the We make a specialty of supplying Country Homes with pure, fresh water, ground rock is less destructive of the and at a moderate cost. vegetable matter in the soil. If the We are not tied down to any system, but are prepared to install the land is heavy and very sour or full outfit which is best adapted to your particular needs. We are largest house of coarse vegetable fibre, then the In the South, dealing in water supply outfits, Pumps, Windmills, Gasoline burnt lime is the best to use. Whilst Engines, Rams, Pressure Tanks, Cypress Tanks and Towers. from one to two tons to the acre of Catalogue and prices on any of the above will be sent on request. burnt lime is a good dressing, twice or three times this amount of the ground rock should be used. The ground rock is, or ought to be, much Sydnor Pump & Well Co., Inc. less costly per ton than the burnt lime. The ground rock is more last- ing in its effects,, but much slower Department "B," Richmond, Virginia. in effecting its work.—Ed.

Seed Corn Selection. 5% off till I wish you would let me know Double Saving Nov. 15th 1908-1909 which ear of corn is the best to save Vehicle bargains in our Special "KEEP BUSY" Sale. Catalog when there are two ears on a stalk, Even at regular prices you will save money Prices. if you buy now. Because leather, rubber and ear. I al- the bottom ear or top have other materials are rapidly advancing in cost ways been saving the bottom ear, but —and next year's prices will be higher. LKSS thnn regular a good many arguing Buy before the advance—at I have heard prices—you make two savings in one. In order to in favor of the top ear. J. L. CAMP. keep all of our force employed during- the quiet season paper Southampton, Co.. Va. at full pay we will allow, if you mention this 5% off 1908-1909 Catalog Prices on all orders Bent us before Nov. 15, 1909. This applies on all Where the object is to secure a Murray buggies, phaetons, surreys, pony vehicles, harness, sad- dles, etc. without reservation of anv kind. OHnF.n Now AND Save shortening of the stalk, then the Money. Send f .,r cal nlinr. Or i f you have catalog ORDER at once and get a high grade Murray vehicle at a bargain. The Wilbcr H. Murray Mfg. Co., 321-T E. 5th St., Cincinnati, Ohio — ! !

1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1115

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Page Woven Wire Fence was introduced over a quarter of a century ago. Within that time, many "Fads" and "Freaks" in wire fencing have come and gone. Page Fence is here to stay. It stands the test. It gives the service. It has the record. You don't experiment when you buy it. The wear is there! It's got the high car- bon wire that stands the strain. It's got the knot that holds. The wonderful Page Knot wrapped three times around the horizontals and a part of the fence itself. No loose ends to rust, catch or pull wool.

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• State R.F.D *Ynr— proper ear to save is the bottom one. If this obect is not desired particular- ly, then save the best ear, whichever STRONGEST FENCE MADE it may be.—Ed. When you buy our High Carbon Coiled Spring Fence you buy strength, service and durability combined. Twenty years of experience—hard knocks, has taught us that the best fence Is made from heavily galvanized Colled BOOKS. Spring Steel Wire New World Science Series. Prim- er of Sanitation. Being a simple CLOSELY WOVEN FROM work on Disease Germs and how to TOP TO BOTTOM fight them, by John W. Ritchie, Pro- Our Fence Is so closely woven that small pigs cannot "wriggle" through It. So strong the vicious bull cannot "faze" it. We have no agents. We do fessor of Biology, College of William not sell to dealers but sell direct to user and Mary, Virginia. Illustrated. Pub- lished by the World Book Company, AT WHOLESALE PRICES Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York. Price, FREIGHT PREPAID 50 cents; mailing price, 60 cents. Coiled Wire provides for expansion and contraction and prevents sagging between posts. Every pound of wire in our fence Is made in our own wire This is an exceedingly interesting mill from the best high carbon steel. We give and valuable book, written in the most simple language with the great- 30 DAYS FREE TRIAL est clearness of definition and fully That our customers may be sure they are satisfied. We have a full line of FARM AND POULTRY FENCE. Our Wholesale Prices will save you illustrated. It should be in the hands money. Write today for our 40 page free Catalogue. of all the people who would, if they COILED SPRING FENCE COMPANY, only give heed to its advice, De en- Box 52 Winchester , Indiana* abled to escape from most of the death dealing germ diseases which are such a great scourge in our com- When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. munities. Bedford Co., Va., Sept. 10, 1909. Greensville Co., Va., Sept. 13, 1909. Prince George Co., Va.. Oct. 11, 1909. I could not get on without the I must say that the Southern I think the Southern Planter is the Southern Planter, which fact must be Planter is the best farm paper I have best paper of its kind I ever read. an old story to you. come across yet. H. T. BELCHES. MRS. M. A. CROCKETT. ALEC. MACPHEE. 1116 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTEE. [November, WASHINGTON NOTES. The Morgan Horse. If there is any animal which'is the friend to the small farmer it is the Morgan hors , which, not so long ago, ..o^l^K made good from drawing the entire family to church on Sunday to haul- \A ing the big loads of hay from the THE meadows on a week day." In 1904, the late Senator Redfield Proctor, HAY LABOR Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, called the attention of SAVERS officials of the Department of Agri- culture to the necessity of saving the Morgan horse from extinction. EASY Morgan breeding was arranged for ON r KEEPS in co-operation with the Vermont Ex- THE TEAM Di5cT o6v^ LAND TRUE periment Station in the following year on the farm of the Station, but MAKES EVERY ACRE YIELD BETTER CROPS no purchases were made until June, Intense cultivation is always profitable, but when Cutaway Disc Tools are used every crop is 1906, when seven mares and two fil- increased 25% to 50%. Cutaway Tools do not cost any more than any other first-class implements, lies were purchased from various but they do better work, and do it easier than many of the so-called high- persons in Vermont by Mr. Cassius grade tools. When you buy a Cutaway you buy the best. Peck, of the Vermont Station, Pro- The Cutaway Plow will plow the hardest baked land and make good seed bed, drill and sow the seed and finish complete. fessor Curtiss and George M. Rom- The Cutaway Harrow will cut and reduce the toughest sod to plant food mel, Animal Husbandman of the Bu- quickly without aid of a plow. reau of Animal Industry. In making The Double Action Cutaway Harrow, with a team of medium horses, can move 15,000 tons of earth 1 foot in a day. These Harrows keep the land true; others the selections for the Morgan stud, all run in the half lap. The jointed pole takes all the weight off the horses' neck. the effort was made to get the true Don't buy an implement of any kind until yi z have seen our Booklet, which de- Morgan type with an increase in size scribes 120 sizes and styles of Cut' -' Tools. Send for it to-day. It's FREE. and quality over that possessed by CUTAWAY HARROW CO., 861 Main 5t., HIGGANUM, CONN. the old Morgan. However, type was not sacrificed to size. After this pur- chase in Vermont two mares were purchased in Kentucky as an experi- ment, the idea being based on the be- lief that a careful outcross would give increased size and quality with- CONCERNING THAT ROOF out being violent and likely to de- stroy desirable type characteristics. The Kentucky purchase caused con- Write us for prices on our products siderable comment on account of its novelty, one critic going so far as to We carry in stock at all times say that the Department was attempt- ing to restore the Morgan type by the same method used to destroy it. The officials of the Department claim, however, that if the Kentucky breed- EVERYTHING for the ROOF ers of fifty years ago found it to their advantage go to Vermont for Mor- to PAINTED AND GALV. V. C. AND CORRUGATED gan horses of good type to use on Kentucky stock, and if the use of SHEETS; TIN PLATE IN BOXES AND ROLLS; those horses proved valuable, two things were made clear. First, that RUBBER ROOFING UNDER THE FOLLOWING the Morgan blood is of the greatest value to the horse industry of the BRANDS: country; and, second, that the restor- ation of the Morgan can be greatly Victoria Rubber Monarch Asphalt furthered by taking back to Vermont and other New England States some of the best of the descendants of the Reliance Guaranteed original New England stock and as- sisting in restoring the system of breeding to type which was aban Lowest Market Prices without sacrifice of Quality doned with the development of the speed-at-any-cost idea. The stallion, General Gates, and a VICTORIA METAL CO., Inc. filly out of one of the original mares were purchased July 1, 1907. Gen- 1007-9 E. Canal St. RICHMOND, VA. eral Gates was purchased after due consideration; the selection was made not only on his own individuality as partment), was first at that show for great impetus early in 1907 by the a modern Morgan, but on his ability two-year-old mares. presentation to the Department by as a sire of the type desired. Mated Men who were well acquainted with Battell, of Middlebury, to mares of various types, he produces Vermont Black Mr. Joseph one of a one hundred acre farm foals that are easily recognizable as Hawk, of the greatest Morgan Vermont, horses of his time, which the work could be carried being sired by him. His son, Shakes- declare that Gen- on eral Gates resembles better advantage than on the peare, was the champion Morgan stal- him to a re- on to markable degree. farm of the Vermont Experiment Sta- lion of all ages at the Louisiana Pur- The work in a Burlington, where the soil is chase Exposition, and his daughter, Vermont was given tion at Carrie Gates (now owned by the De- 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1117 THE IMPLEMENT COMPANY

1302 East Main St., Richmond. Va. Headquarters for the best in FARM IMPLEMENTS.

Implements that work easy and wear well are tha kind we sell. Our Descriptive Catalogue is one of the best and most complete of implement catalogues. Every Farmer should have a copy. Mailed free on request. Blckford & Huff- man Farmer's Favorite Grain Drills are built to wear, to sow ac- curately and to satisfy every us- er. The Fertilizer distributor han- dles accurately any quantity of fertilizer from 65 to 960 lbs. to the acre. Each drill is furnished with special gear wheels for plant- AMERICAN POLE SAWS. ing corn and For cord wood or long poles. Furnished with bal- beans in rows any ance wheal beneath frame if so wanted. desired distance.

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Buckeye Feed Mills and Powers, for grinding ear corn or small grain. The best mill for dairymen. It leads all others in fast grinding, in lightness of draft, In strength, in durability and especially in being the best 2-Horse Power for oper- ating Feed Cutters, Corn Shallers, Wood Saws, or any other light run- ning machinery.

GALVANIZED HEAVY GAUGE V-CRIMP ROOFING. Makes the most economical and durable roofing known. Never requires .painting or any attention after laid and requires no tools except a ham-

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THE IMPLEMENT CO., 1302 East Main Street, RICHMOND, VA.

Peerless Gasoline Engines, Farq uhar Engines, Saw Mills, Ellwood Poultry, Rabbit and Garden Fencing, Mandy iee Incubators and Brooders, Iron Age Farm and Garden Tools, Farm Wagons, Buggies, Harness, Barb Wire, etc. 1118 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

very sandy and not entirely suited to into that with the American carriage depopulated. We saw plenty of child- horse breeding. Since the Depart- horse. Although the Morgan has al- ren in the villages, but few in the ment acquired the property consider- ways been and probably always will rural regions. The country looks de- able fencing has been done, paddocks be a prime factor in the production serted. In fact, interest in agricul- have been built and the buildings of carriage horses, the type should be ture appears to have declined in New standing at the time the gift was kept distinct." York State to a great extent. made, remodeled and repaired. All "Sixty thousand Americans have the horses are now located at this Farms in New York State. gone to Canada and taken $80,000,000 farm, the plant at the Vermont Sta- Secretary Wilson, of the Depart- with them to buy wheat lands in tion being held in reserve as a pos- ment of Agriculture, believes in first- Canada. They could do better to take sible sub-station in the future. hand information. In speaking of a these old farms here and manage "The aim of the stud at Middle- recent trip through New York State, them on modern methods. I cannot bury," states Mr. George M. Rom- he stated: "It as a beautiful country see whatever started folks away mel, Animal Husbandman of the De- that we passed through, but the from these farms. Why, last year partment of Agriculture, "is to pre- farms generally did not show pros- 8,000,000 bushels of potatoes were im- serve the Morgan type at its best, perity. I saw hardly any sheep on ported into New York State. That keeping the splendid conformation, the hillsides. Next to the cow the should not be. Good profit can be^ spirit and endurance for which these sheep is the most profitable domestic made on any of the farms with pota- horses are famous, and eliminating animal. Many of the districts looked toes at 50 cents a bushel." tendency to coarseness, heavy with- ers and low backs. A careful effort will also be made to improve the ac- tion by getting away from the chop- HERGULES Steel Stump Machines- CAST !P.OH piness and irregularity in gait and do the work of three iron grubbers 400# strong- particularly by eliminating the tend- No staking down required. Pull er and 60% S[RtPRtstMTj\ lighter power V ency to pace and mix gaits. Size (V trees as well as stumps. Less cum- than Iron. Strength to will be increased carefully selec- ^iwpwllbi) than iron, easier by the square bersome handled tion, but it is not our purpose to make inch price almost as low. The the Morgan a big horse. A size rang- 16,000 pounds VHIiS^UARI steel grubber and it's un- ing from 15.1 to 15.3 hands is suffi- l\the power ^ DreaKaDie We pay cient, with about 15.2 as the ideal. STEEL F freight and guarantee !t?T u&p!£y However, this will not by any means n_1_^-^ for three years. STRENGTH disqualify a 15-hand horse or one even Write for catalog and somewhat smaller, provided he has TO THE price list. desirable characteristics of conforma- SQUARE INCH tion, HERCULES MANUFACTURING CO., quality and action. It should be 120,000 LB'S. J clearly understood that the work Dept. 416 Centerville, Iowa, U. S. A. with the Morgans is not to be merged BUY BATTLE AXE SHOES

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Stephen Putney Shoe Co. Richmond, Va. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1119

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BERRY'S-' ^^Combination Suit MONTROSE

00 All Sizes, Many Patterns Shetland Pony Farm Here 's a picture of the suit Registered Shetlands, highest and a postal request will bring you type and quality, both im- samples of the five different pat- ported and native bred. terns—all strictly all = wool. Choice brood mares, with fopl C Everybody who 's heard of an'd young stallions. Well BLRRY'S knows our repu- mannered, perfectly broken tation for the best styles ponies and youngsters for land tailoring, so you can sale at attractive prices. satisfy yourself before or- Beautiful and intelligent lit- dering about the genuine- tle pets for children. Infor- ness and attractiveness of mation cheerfully furnished. our offer. Address C We are doing every Dr. NASH P. SNEAD, boy and parent a service whom we can induce to CARTERSVILLE, buy one of these suits. Cumberland County, Virginia. C Write us to-day. and if interested ask for sam - pies, catalog, etc., of our com- plete line of Men and Boys* ACCA STOCK FARM Can Cancer be Cured? Suits and Overcoats. Trotting Horses and Jersey Cattle C We sell everything Men . IT CAN. } of the richest breeding and most fash- and Boys wear, and Trunks, ionable strains of blood. Our herd of We want every man and woman in Bags and Cases in which to Jerseys has been selected with great the United States to know what we carry them. C Stylish Reefers for Oirls and care, and Includes choice representa- are doing—we are curing Cancers, Tu- Misses. $3.50 to $10. Samples upon request. tives of families, both noted as pro- mors and Chronic Sores without the ducers and show ring winners. use of the knife or by X-Ray, and are H. endorsed by the Senate and Legisla- O. BERRY & CO. STALLIONS IN SERVICE. ture, of Virginia. The South's Largest Clothlery, Richmond, Va. We guarantee our cures. Aknr, 42021, chestnut horse, 4, by Aquilin, 2:19%, son of Bingen, 2:06%; KELLAM HOSPITAL, dam Pavetta, by Pistachio, 2:21%. 1615 West Main St., Richmond, Va. Akar paced in 2:15% with quarters FRED C. KELLAM, President. better than 30 seconds at 3 years old. H. G. CARTER. W. J. CARTER. Berro, 41821, trotter, bav horse, 4, JOSEPH A. TRAINUM. by Bingara, son of Bingen, 2:06%, dam Practical Horseshoer. H. Q. CARTER & COMPANY t Keshena. by Kremlin, 2:07%. Berro Horses balanced and lameness treat- won gold medal at Virginia State Fair ed. Satisfaction guaranteed. Successors to in 1908 and 1909. 18th and Cary Sts-, Richmond, Va. F. H. DEANE & CO., Fee for either horse $25 season, with return privilege. Address, S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS, "BLUE HAY, GRAIN, MILL-FEED, GRIFFITH & SAUNDERS, Ribbon" strain; extra fine cockerels for sale. Eggs for sitting at all 1105 East Cary Street, Acca Stock Farm, times. SUNCREST POULTRY COM RICHMOND, VA. Richmond, Va. PANT, Highland Park, Richmond, Va. —

1120 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. [November,

A New England observer notes that MONTHLIES. Magazine 4 00 4 00 birds receive far more protection to- CLUBBING LIST Harper's day than forty years ago. A market Review of Reviews 3 00 3 00 report of 1867 commends the robin In this list will be found prices on Tae Century 4 00 4 25 as fine and delicate eating through the papers, magazines and periodicals St. Nicholas 3 00 3 25 months of September and October. which are most called for by our Lippincott's 2 50 2 50 The brown thrasher, hermit thrush, readers. We have club rates with Scribner's 3 00 3 25 cedar bird, and other songsters are nearly all reputable publications, and Virginia Magazine 1 00 1 00 extolled for food purposes, while the will quote them on request. American 1 50 1 50 meadow lark is called almost as good DAILIES. Cosmopolitan 1 00 1 35 as quail. All these were for sale in WITH Everybody's 150 1 75 their section in Boston, New York ALONE S. P. Munsey 1 00 1 35 and Philadelphia. Now their discov- Times-Dispatch (7 Nos.)..$6 00 $6 00 Argosy 1 00 1 35 ery would mean the arrest of their 4 00 4 00 The Strand 1 20 1 50 possessors. Times-Dispatch (No Sun.) News-Leader 4 00 4 00 Success 1 00 1 20 GUY E. MITCHELL. Richmond Journal 3 00 3 00 Woman's Home Companion 1 25 1 50 Baltimore Sun 3 00 3 40 Delineator 1 00 1 40 Field and Stream 1 50 1 50 Detailed Index. THRICE A WEEK. « Reliable Poultry Journal 50 75 The World, New York 1 00 1 25 Horse Ailing 1104 Commercial Poultry 50 75 WEEKLIES. Industrious Hen 50 75 Pecans 1104 Times-Dispatch 1 00 1 25 Poultry Success 50 75 1 Seeding Grass—Subsoiling—Cover Southern Churchman 2 00 2 25 Fertilizing the Blooded Stock 50 65 Crops— Corn Central Presbyterian 2 00 2 25 Crop Soy Beans 1104 Successful Farming 50 60 — Harper's Weekly 4 00 4 00 Liming Land 1106 Southern Fruit Grower ... 50 85 Breeders' Gazette 2 00 150 Shepherd's Criterion 50 75 Lump Jaw—Crimson Clover Country Gentleman 150 175 Ground Lime 1108 When two or more publications are National Stockman 1 00 1 00 wanted, price for them in most Sows Coming in Heat 1108 the Hoard's Dairyman 1 00 1 25 instances can be found by deducting Eucalyptus Trees 1108 Kansas City Star 25 60 50 cents from "price with Southern Crimson Clover Seed 1110 Chattanooga News and Planter." Improving Deep Red Land 1110 Farm Journal 50 50 We cannot, under any circum- Memphis News-Scimitar. . 50 75 Worms in Sheep 1112 stances, furnish sample copies of other Cotton Journal Broom Making 1112 100 100 publications. To Cure Warts on Horse. .7" 1112 SEMI-MONTHLY. We will cheerfully quote our best Lime for Land 1114 Standard (Poultry) 100 60 price on any list of publications sub- Seed Corn Selection 1114 Kimball's Dairy Farmer.. 50 75 mitted to us.

"Jim, you should have a McVICKER like mine. It's the Simplest Engine Made"

"I haven't had much experience with Gas "Then it will stand 50% more over- Engines, Henry, tell me why you recommend the load. Unlike most four-cycle engines (the McVicker." best type, by the way) the McVicker will pick up power on the first revolution of "Well, in the first place, it is so simple to operate. the fly-wheel, if needed to take up a sud- den load. Other engines often stop on the "It has only % the parts of any other engine third under a sudden load. made, and therefore it is the easiest to understand has only four running the corn and to run. There are no intricate cams, ratchets, "The McVicker moving parts "I use my McVicker for tumbling rods or other complex and delicate gear in its valve action, while other engines have sheller, churn, cream separator, wood saw, feed to get out of order and need adjustment and tink- twelve. You can see that that means less friction chopper, horse clippers, etc., and it is saving me to overcome in the McVicker, and consequently time and money every day. ering. I just start my McVicker going, and it it does the requires no further attention than supplying fuel more work on same fuel, and uses less "There are 500 makes of engines on the mar- oil. and oil. I figure In action It only costs me 1 cent ket, Jim. Most of them are copies of each other. per hour per horse-power to run. My brain was dizzy after looking at a few of them "See how well its made, all the working parts and trying to understand their complicated mech- of the best forged steel, and bearings of compo- anism. But the McVicker was as simple as A-B- sition brass; the base is heavy and reinforced at C right from the start. the crank bearing, giving absolute rigidity. All these parts, even the bolts, the Alma Manufac- turing Company make in their own factory. They Send for PREB Catalogue grind the cylinder rings as accurately as those in a fine automobile to secure perfect compression. Just fill in the coupon and we will mail you "My 12-year-old boy can run the engine, and FREE a set of Model Farm Power-house Plans, I can put my men and horses at other work. Catalogue and full particulars of the wonderful That's worth considering, J im. McVicker Gas Engine—the simplest made. ALMA MANUFACTURING COMPANY Station L, 517 Gorsuch Ave. ALMA, MICHIGAN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER. 1121

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No. 1. No. 6. No. 9. Southern Planter Southern Planter Southern Planter. Monthly Hints 50c. Feed and Feeding $2.25 Industrious Hen 50c. The Industrious Hen Is a lively Monthly Hints is for the farm, This book is Prof. W. A. Henry's up-to-date Southern poultry month- orchard and garden and is a valu- greatest work and is recognized ly and sells for 50 cents per year able little pamphlet prepared for Every as the world's standard. and you get it for practically noth- us Professor of this by Massey. A copy stockman should have a copy ing by ordering It with The South- will be given free with every new work in his library. ern Planter. subscriber or to every one who sends a new subscription. No. 7. No. 10. Southern Planter. Southern Planter. No. 2. Swine in America $2.50 Southern Fruit Grower 50c. Southern Planter. mm r- These two monthlies sell for $1 Southern Poultry Guide best hog /^Cf This is the latest and per year and If you are at all in- book published. Its author is Hon. fested in fruit we would unhesi- F. D. Coburn, who is an acknowl- The Southern Poultry is tatingly say that 24 issues of these Guide authority. con- Cal Husselman's 40 years of prac- edged The work two papers are well worth your 50 tains 600 illustrated and tical experience in the poultry busi- over pages cents. $2.50. raisers should ness. The book is in crisp, concise retails for Hog this shape, containing 125 pages, illus- have book. No. 11. trated. It is for men who raise chickens and not the fancier who Southern Planter- exhibits them. No. 8. Your County Paper $1.10 With one or two exceptions we No. 3. can furnish any $1 county weekly In Virginia, Maryland and North Southern Planter m\ mm 'Carolina for the above price. Farmer's Account Book /«DCi ^adSs^toi No. 12. This Account Book is the best Southern /t» <** and simplest one we have seen and Planter | ^ retails for 50 cents. There is am- One Dollar Magazine *pl.^«5 ple room for three or four years' record in and addition, it contains Under this valuable tables offer we can furnish of weights, meas- any of the popular ure, gestation, magazines sell- etc. ing for $1 per year for the above price.

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National Pneumatic Water Supply FOR COUNTRY AND SUBURBAN HOMES.

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Wagons, Silos and Handy Trucks

Handy Trucks with wood or The Tornado steel wheels or all steel as de- Silo and Silo sired , four-inch Fillers are the grooved tire. Greatest labor best. Cutters fit- saver on the ted with Spiral farm. Postal us for catalog or knives and shred- any information desired, or ask ding heads. In- your nearest changeable. dealer for our goods.

Boston and Virginia Farm Wagons, Barbour Virginia, Peters, King, Tatlor Canady and An- derson Buggies and Cariages. Fairbanks-Morse Gasoline Engines, Tanks, and Steel Towers. Myers, Empire and Fairbanks-Morse Pumps. Water Works designed and installed anywhere, J. I. Case ^and Altman-Taylor Steam Engines, Concrete Block Machines and Mixtures, Magne- tos and Batteries. Kansas City Hay Presses, and Gasoline Traction Engines. New Idea Manure Spreaders. Repairs and machinery of all kinds and for all purposes.

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EADING 1909 UP-TO-DATE LABOR SAVING 20TH CENTURY MACHINERY. IflQQ SILO FILLING |UwO MACHINERY. With BLOWER and Traveling FEED TABLE

Made in sizes to suit all wants from 5 to Horse Power Engine. Sold on their own ^rits. Pay for same after tried and satis- 1. Write for catalogue. Lnrerest Capacity and Strongest Bnilt. THE RAPID FIRE HAY PRESS. Is a full-circle double-stroke machine, designed and constructed for the benefit of the individual farmers; being light, handy, simple and easy to operate. It can be taken apart in the centre and moved on a farm wagon without delay, and can be stored in a buggy house and will take up but very little room. Only one horse and three men required to operate it. Very few two-horse presses will equal it for baling and none will put up a nicer or smoother bale, ami yet any farmer who makes a few hundred bales of hay can afford to own one of these machines. Write for special Hay Press catalogues and prices. "The" Improved All Steel and Iron ACME Harrow. It crushes, cuts, tears. "ELI" Baling Press smooths and levels all in one opera- THE MACHINE that mahes tion. The greatest riding harrow made. Write for circulars and price. BROWN 6 or 7 Knife Stalk Cutters. COMPETITORS TREMBLE Write for circulars and prices. THE EAGLE DUMP WAGON.

One Chain Only, The above illustration is that of the Ross Wood Frame Pole Saw for sawing a Chain under each Door. kinds of timber, both long and short. The construction of same is the very But t. The lumber used is hard wood and good size, not frail in any particular. It Suits Contractor and Teamster

i bearings are all babbitted. The arbor is extra large, size 1 7-16 inches, and Scientific No. 8 used as a i heavy fly wheel. Frame is not nailed together, but mortised and tennoned the best and better than the majority of others, I bolted. They are as good as power, including 15-foot tum- s table is equipped with rollers, making it convenient to handle heavy timber. Ite for special catalogues and prices. bling rod> two rod rests, and

pulley, either 18 by 4 inches,

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ON 30 DAYS TRIAL

Washing Machine

Write us a postal card to-day and we will ship you at once this wonderful washing machine and wringer. Il conies right to your depot without any trouble on your part. Try it for 30 days, give it the hardest kind of a test and then, if not sat- isfactory, send it back to us by freight and we will pay tne charges back. If you do like it, we will make the payments on such easy Installments that any- one can buy It. STOP SERIOUSLY TO THINK

if you could imagine a fairer of- fer than this. Could we make it if the Spotless was not one of

the best washers in the > Moreover there are no strings to this offer, it is a square deal and is just as it is written. All you have to do is to send us sa- references that we may know who you are. Our Spotless "Washer is honestly made of Se- lected Virginia White Cedar- is steam tight —has all its mechanism enclosed—no danger of hands or clothing being caught—is ball bearing like a bicycle and is the only machine made in the world that is auto- matically lubricated; that is why it runs so easily. Send to-day for full particulars of this re- markable machine. The Spotless Company 122 SH0CK0E SQUARE, RICHMOND, VA. THE SOUTH'S MAIL ORDER HOUSE ' .

TH E WATT PLOW CO RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

The Laraest Dealers in Agricultural Implements in the South.

Popular A Agents for Engine for the Acme General Harrow. It Work From will Crush, Cut, Turn, 2 to 50 Horse Smooth, and Power. *K Level in one % operation. The Smalley Electric Pole Machine. We are Designed for Agents for rapid work. It the Celebrat- is the strong- ed Deere Disc est and most convenient on Harrows. All the market. sizes always in Stock. Smalley Modern Silo Filler with The SUCCESS Safety Blow- Spreader Ferti- er, and lizes the Earth. travelling A Soil Builder table which for Hungry ->0v makes the crops. Be sure feed come continuously and increases the and get the Genuine Success with Roller Bear- capacity. ings which insures light draft. The Chatta- nooga Reversi- Fish andj ble Disc Plow. Moline "Plows a Wagons for the coming and a Farmer, Mer- Going" None chant and Saw better. Write Mill Man, all for special sizes, low wheels and high wheels. circular and prices.

We give"Mail Orders our special attention and invite vour cor- respondence. For Sale bylTHE WATT PLOW COMPANY, •at RICHMOND. VA. 1426 East Main Street. ... 1438 East Franklin Street. , . .

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Wire Fence, Drain Tile, etc. BEND FOR CATALOGUE BALDWIN & BROWN. 1557 E. MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA. THE EVERLASTING TUBULAR STEEL PLOW DOUBLETREES. PAT. W. & S. X—H o o k or Trip let ree* for Ring in Center

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BUYERS GUIDE. The following are some of the houses handling the Everlasting Tubular Steel Doubletrees, carrying a took of same and can supply customers promptly: Norfolk Farm and Supply Co Norfolk, Va. B. K. QUI Rehoboth Church, Va. Henlng & Nuckols Richmond, Va. Duvall. Son & Co Farmvllle. Watt Piow Company i Richmond, Va. Paterson & Jefferson Petersburg. Charlottesville, T. R. N. Speck Staunton, Va. Walker, Carroll, Adams Hdw. Co. Va. BrUtow & Worsham Co Richmond, Va. Baker-Jennings Hdwe Co Lynchburg, Va. Stokes, Williams & Co. Blackstone, Va Anslle-Martln Co Lynchburg, Va. ^eay-Dlllard Hdwe. Co Blackstone, Va Graves-Humphries Hdwe. Co. .. .Roanoke, Va.

Pittsburg Tubular Steel Whiffletree Company, Sole Manufacturers, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania