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Co.... .B.F.D.. ...State.. ok and get the ration for cows giving certain quantities of milk, but I could not discover any law or principle to follow, and hence I could not tell what to feed cows giving more or less than the exact amount mentioned by the authorities. Of course, it is important to get at the law when working out a question of this kind. If we can find the milk pix)ducing ratio, we have the law. Various authorities practically agree as to what the ration for maintenance should be; they also practically agree as to what the ration for maintenance and nailk should be. If we will subtract the maintenance ration from the maintenance and milk ration, will we not have as a result the milk producing ration? Let us now put this test to the three examples we have given above: (A) 2.5 13. .5 Deduct maintenance ration 1. 10. .2 Protein Pounds 1. The nutritive ratio of this ration is round numbers, 1: 10. And this is the important point I want to emphasize here — that for maintenance the cow requires a wide patio. It would be well to remember the figure — 1: 10. Let us see, now, what the cow producing milk requires for maintenance and for milk: Bulletin Nb. 22 gives the following standard (page 12): Milch cows giving 22 pounds of milk a day require: Digestible Protein Carbohydrates Fat Pounds Pounds Pounds (A) 2.5 13. .5 An expert dairyman who calls himself Landy Larkin, and who has written a most excellent book called "Dairy Fortunes," states, on page 83, after citing WoU and vari- ous other authorities: "For a one thousand pound cow giving 40 pounds of 5 per cent, milk I prefer the follow- ing ration: Digestible Pi-otein Carbohydrates Pounds Pounds (B) 2.6 13. The New Hampshire College Bulletin No. 127 gives the following: A cow giving 10 qua/rts (21:5 lbs.) of milk requires: Digestible Protein Carbohydrates Pounds Pounds (C) 2.40 13. These three examples are very much alike, and the nutritive ratios of the three figure out as follows: 1:5.65 1:5.60 1:5.97 Now. it must be clearly understood that these rations are balanced for cows under certain stated conditions. It does not follow, as is often supposed, that they would be balanced rations under all conditions. It was at this j Milk producing ration 1.5 Milk producing ratio, 1: 2.45. / (B) 2.6 deduct maintenance ration 1. Milk pioducing ration 1.6 Milk producing ratio, 1: 2.57. (C) 2.40' Diedaiot maintenance ration 1. .3 i;;. .1 10. .2 3. .5 13. .6 10. .2 3. Milk producing ration 1.40 Milk producing ratio, 1: 2.78. Let us now see whether we can find any further auth- ority for fixing the milk producing ratio. The Hatch Experiment Station of Massachusetts in Bulletin No. 120 gives in very concise and clear terms the requirements of a grains ration for milk cows: 1. It should be bulky, palatable and free from mould and rancidity. 2. It should contain Kl to 18 pounds of digestible pro- tein in 100 pounds. 3. It should contain approximately 70 ixjunds of digesti- ble organic nutrients in 100 pounds, and not over 9 per cent, total fiber. The latter should not be derived from corn cobs, or similar material. More than 9 per cent of fiber indicates an excess of grain bulls, which naturally renders the feed less digestible." Please note that this Station, after the most exhaustive tests, states that the ration should contain 16 to 18 pounds of digestible protein in a total of 70 pounds of digestible organic nutrients. Deduct 18 per cent, from 70 per cent, and the result is 52 per cent. In other woi-ds. the ration contains 18 iwunds of proteins and 52 pounds of carbo- hydrates plus fat. By dividing the carbohydrates plus fat by the protein, we have the nutritive ratio, which is 1: 2.9. That is, for every potmd of protein there is 2.9 pounds of carbohydrates plus fat. The difference between the protein and the carbohydrates plus fat being small, the ration is called narrow. These Hatch experiments were carried on over a long period of time, and the tests were made with five home-made mixtures of grains and with I90i».] THE SOLTIIKKX PLANTER IT twelve ready-mixed or proprietary feeds. The average ratio of all these examples and those I have cited is 1 to 2.67. It is not possible, as I have pointed out, to get this fixed unchangeably, and we are therefore justified, and, I think, perfectly safe in assuming, that for milk produc- tion the ratio should be from 1 to 2.50 to 1 to 3, or about 1 to 2.75. The ration that I have used most successfully has the nutritive ratio of 1: 2.8. In studying the rations suggested by feeding experts in Hoard's Dairyman and «ther dairy papers, I note that the best rations have the nutritive ratio of from 1 : 2.75 to 1 : 3.2. I therefore sug- gest that this ratio run slightly over rather than slightly under 1: 2.75. We should strive to mix our feeds with such a nutri- tive ratio in view. You will note that 1 have reduced the question to the i>ery practical one of milk pix>duetion. Why do I do this? Because I believe that this is the best, the simplest and the most practical plan to pursue. Practically, all dairymen raise their own rough feeds, 1)ut it is practically iniixissible for them to raise their high-testing concentrates. It is necessary for all who would succeed to purchase rations ready mixed or high- iesting concentrates with which to balance up their own home-grown grains. The point that I want to bring out Is that the dairy farmer will almost invariably raise his own long feed, and that this feed, be it good, bad or Indifferent, is what he has and what he is going to use. Om reference to Bulletin No. 22, page 30, we find that the ■composition of feeding stuffs varies greatly — farmers are -not going to send samples each year of their rough feeds and have them analyzed, and then buy others to bring them up or reduce them to the average — they are going "to feed them just as they are, and, owing to the natural laws that every feeder knows from experience or from ■study, he finds not the slightest difficulty in fixing; this part of his ration. Everybody knows that a cow or a steer can be kept ■through the winter on dry feed alone. They know that •the addition of ensilage and good clover or alfalfa will *eep the stock better, and they know that the addition ■of grain in sufficient quantities will produce fat. In short, the maintenance ration is an easy proposition, 3Uid may be summed up as follows: Give a cow from 30 to 40 pounds of ensilage and all "the hay and cut or shredded fodder she will eat up clean. And I might add in pa&sing that they should be encour- aged to eat. Give them all the changes possible, and •give them all they want. Dairy cows are going to pay the fanner ImcIv for every jiound of foorl. of whatever Tiatui-e they may consume. Having fixed our ration for maintenance, we should add to it our milk i)roducinE; ration in just such quantities as ■each cow may require. Numerous experiments have been •made and various simple methods suggested Among "them I might mention: 1 pound of grain per day for ■each pound of butter fat i>er week, or 2 pounds of grain per day for maintenance, and, in addition, 1 pound per ■day for each 4 pounds of milk. or. 1 quart of grain per ofay for each quart of 5 per cent, milk per day. or. 1 quart for each 1 1-3 quarts of 3^^ per cent, milk per day. or, and this is the somplest of all — ONE POUND OF GRAIN FOR EACH THREE POUNDS OF FOUR PER CENT. .MII.K PER COW PER DAY. The grain to which I refer is the ration worked out according to the description of the Hatch Station — i. e., bulky, palatable and containing 16 to 18 pounds of digesti- ble protein in a total of 70 pounds of digestible organic matter, and in the nutritive ratio of about 1: 2.75. Now, that's all there is to the theory of balanced rations. Let us now go further into details and work out, accord- ing to the above-outlined principles, balanced rations from materials available on this market. Let us bear in mind that the roughness ration, the bulk of the carbohydrates is produced on the farm, and that it supplies the bulk of the maintenance ration, and that it is in a wide ratio. Let us also remember that we must purchase feeds rich in protein, not only for the milk producing qualities, but also for the manurial values, and that the nutritive ratio should be very narrow. Suppose we mix 100 pounds cotton seed meal, 300 pounds wheat bran, 200 pounds corn meal. Referring to page 8, Bulletin No. 22, we find that: Protein Carbo. Fat. lbs. 100 lbs. cotton seed meal contain 37.01 300 pounds wheat brain contain :!6.03 200 pounds corn meal contain 12.52 lbs. lbs. 16.52 12.58 123.69 8.61 130.52 7.0U Total 85.56 270.73 28.19 A nutritive ratio of 1: 3.9. According to our standards, this ratio is too wide for milk production, and it becomes still wider by the addition of roughness. Suppose we take Protein Carbo. Fat. lbs. lbs. lbs. 200 pounds cotton seed meal 74.02 32.04 25.16 •iOC pounds wheat bran 36.03 123.69 8.61 liiO pounds corn meal 6.26 65.26 3.50 Total 116.31 210.99 37.27 .\ nutritive ration ratio of 1:2.62. which comes very near being right, By adding 100 pounds of corn meal to the above ration the nutritive ratio is chan.ged to 1:3, which is also very near right. By adding 100 i>ounds of ground oats to mixture No. 2, or, in other words, by substituting 200 pounds of ground oats and corn, equal parts, for 100' pounds com meal, we .get the following: 200 pounds cotton seed meal 300 pounds wheat bran 200 i>ounds gi-ound oats and corn equal parts Total .V nutritive ratio of 1 : 2.99. Protein lbs. 74.02 4.=;.12 14.02 124.f.7 Carbo. lbs. 32.04 123.69 122.40 27S.i:^ Fat. lbs. 25.16 8.61 7.74 41.51 18 THE SOUTHERN^ PLANTER [January, Another good ration, and one containing less cotton seed meal, is as follows: 100 pounds cotton seeid meal 300 pounds wheat bran Protein lbs. 37.01 36.03 Oarbo. Fat. lbs. lbs. 16.52 12.58 123.69 8.61 200 pounds gluten meal (Buffalo) 43.12 86.04 23.74 Total 116.16 226.25 44.93 The nutritive ratio of this ration is 1: 2.82. This ration conforms in other ways to the standard. One-half of it is bran and the mixture will (therefore be bulky. The mixture contains 73.91 pounds total digesti- ble nutrients to the lO'O pounds, and this is but 3.91 pounds above the sftandard. The ration contains 17.69 pounds digestible protein to the 100 pounds. This is also close to the standard, which is 16 pounds to 18 pounds digestible protein to the 100 pounds. There is absolutely no end to the combinations that can be made, but whatever they are they should follow closely the above principles In order to bring about results. Having gotten the ration question settled, you should weigh the milk of each cow at least every other day. Record the weight on milk record sheets, which can be purchased at a nominal price from "Hoard's Dairyman" or from Dairy supply houses. Calculate the grains ration, as has been suggested, or purchase a ready mixed ration guaranteed to contain the proper ingredients in the proper proportions. Put over each cow a small slate and on it put the cow's name or number, the date she is due to freshen and the number of pounds of grain she is to get at a feed. The number of pounds of the grains ration may need revision once a month or oftener, but this is a simple matter with milk record sheets before you. Now, one 'thing only remains to be said, and that is that e . ery cow must be carefully studied, for no two are exactly alike. With these simple standards and prin- ciples firmly fixed in the mind, scientific feeding becomes an accomplished fact, and what has been a tiresome job becomes a joy. In general, I would like to say that there is an excel- lent market for our dairy products in our own State. We are at present importing something like 80 per cent, of our butter and cheese and are actually importing milk and cream. There is also an excellent market throughout the South, and some enterprising Virginians are already shipping cream to Louisiana and to Florida. "Virginia is naturally adapted to dairying and the business should be engaged in. The minimum load at the maximum price is handled when we haul our butter, cream and milk to the market. And it pays! Certainly under condi- tions that exist to-day, and that will exist for many years to come, the farmers all over Virginia can average 15 cents per gallon for milk. With proper cows, properly fed and properly handled, a net profit of $100 per cow per year can be made. These figures have not been guessed at; they have been proved to be correct. Quite a number of Virginia herds, both pure-bred and grade, are doing as much and more for their owners. They are in addition to this enriching the soil on the farms, and the market values of the farms are increasing every year. Successful dairying means work, it means study, It means high standards, and it means splendid profits! GETTING BEEF CATTLE ON FEED. Editor iSouthern Planter: To get beef cattle on feed and keep them gaining uni- formly for a period of six months while being stall fed is both a diflBcult and complicated matter; yet the success of the individual feeder in accomplishing this feat will largely determine the profits obtained by feeding. Of course, the quality of the cattle to be fed is the first and most important consideration, but, granting that well- graded cattle of any of the leading beef breeds are avail- able to commence with, the task of feeding them advan- tageously is far more difiicult than it is usually credited with being. Most people have rather a hazy idea as to how to proceed in getting cattle on full feed, and this subject has such a vital relation to the winter feeding of beef cattle that a somewhat extended consideration of the more important points which should receive attention seems amply justified by the writer's experience and observation. In the first place, many of the cattle fed during the win- ter, whether to be utilized as stockers and finished on grass the next summer or fed to a finish in the stall, have been raised on the open range, or at least under semi- range conditions. Many of these cattle dropped as calves in the spring picked up their living in the fields after weaning and were carried through the winter by being given some corn fodder scattered out on the sod and the next summer obtained their living from the pasture fields. To bring these cattle suddenly into a stable and put them on a new set of feeds, lacking often the succulence and palatability of grass, is in itself a violent change, and it is no wonder that it often takes them sometime to become accustomed to stall feeding. This being true, there is all the more reason why the animals should be handled with skilful intelligence and consideration when first stabled, and it shows also that palatable forms of rough- ness, one of which, if possible, should be in a succulent form, will be very beneficial to the feeder at this time. It is true that the excessive use of succulent foods in stall feeding is inadvisable, but, in small amounts, they form a most desirable appetizer. Cattle reared as indi- cated are not used to eating their food from a manger and to the close confinement of thei stable, hence it is good practice to give them as much liberty as possible, and tying in stalls is therefore to be avoided if for no other reason than the labor involved. Large, roomy box stalls that will hold a number of animals of a given size and age, with wide, deep troughs along one side provide the most desirable environment. Water should be avail- able in a yard easy of access or carried into the stable, and ample ventilation should be provided. The method of proceedure will now depend on what disposition is to be made of the cattle. If they are to be fed as stockers the method of procedure will be somewhat different from that followed if they are to be stall finished. The question of handling them as stockers will therefore first be considered. In this case the object in feeding is 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 19 to obtain growth and not fat, hence large amounts of corn should not be fed, for the animals under these conditions will increase in live weight, but when put on grass will be more likely to drift than those fed a protein ration, which will stimulate growth in animals of the proper age to feed and put them in better condition to "sap up," as the stockman puts it, when turned on grass the follow- ing spring. A variety of palatable food, in the form of roughness, should be provided. This may consist of shredded corn stover, straw from wheat or oats, five to ten pounds per day of red clover, alfalfa, cowpea or soy bean hay, and a small amount of corn or sorghum silage. The exclusive feeding of silage is probably inadvisable, though this question is now being investigated very care- fully and we hope to be in position to give more definite data than is now available on this subject at no distant ■date, because it is certainly a matter of grave importance to cattle feeders everywhere to know how to maintain their stock most cheaply and secure the largest amount of growth during the winter season. Twenty pounds of sil- age will be sufficient to feed each day with other forms ■of roughness. This will keep the animals in a healthy con- -dition, lend variety to the ration, and cause them to shed ■off earlier, very desirable conditions, as all successful feeders know. For the grain ration, one to two parts of cotton seed meal to one of corn or corn and cob meal will be found very satisfactory. Where cotton seed meal is not avail- Able, linseed or gluten meal may be used, or crushed oats, middlings and wheat bran. Corn, as a rule, will be the basis of the ration for reasons which are plain to all prac- i;ical farmers. Unfortunately, its cheapness often tempts feeders to use it exclusively, a very objectionable practice -for reasons already indicated. But not over two to four pounds of grain need be fed under these conditions to keep long yearlings weighing from 800 to 1,000 pounds growing and gaining somewhat throughout the entire win- ter. Under these conditions the right class of stock should make a gain of a pound per head per day and the writer 'has known them to make as much as a pound and a half for periods varying in length from 150 to 180 days. If ■fed on undesirable forms of roughness, such as corn and fodder, or corn stover, mixed hay, etc., they will often ■only gain from one-quarter to three-quarters of a pound per head per day and not be in nearly as satisfactory a condition to go on grass as cattle fed on a more desirable ration. It is comparatively an easy matter to have some forms of protein roughness to feed along with shredded •stover and other rough foods, which are found in consider- able quantities on every farm, aad it will certainly pay on a small farm to purchase a ton or two of concentrates rich in muscle-building elements to combine with the corn. In putting stockers on feed a grave mistake is gener- ally made in trying to induce them to eat too much. Feed ■only a moderate amount to commence with and do not give all the feeds at once. Feed the roughness at two or -three times during the day and change its nature and character as often as possible. Keep the mangers clean and have salt where the cattle can easily reach It. Ani- mals are far more dainty than they are given credit with "being, and a thorough disinfection of the feeding troughs by washing them out with a scalding solution of salsoda once in a while and keeping old feed out of them that has been contaminated by the breath of the animals is a very important consideration. Comfort in every sense is a necessity with all classes of live stock, therefore, the stables should be kept well bedded and perfectly dry and all disturbing and irritating influences removed from the presence of the cattle. If stockers are handled as sug- gested, there is no reason why they should not go on Percheron Stallion, Rogers Bros., Leesburg, Va. — on exhi- bition at Loudoun Heavy Draft Show, Sept., 1908. grass in the very best condition to take on flesh rapidly and make a large increase in live weight in a grazing period of four or five months. By handling them as out- lined they should gain from 100 to 200 pounds per head during the winter season, and this will not interfere in the least with their making as large gains on good pasture as they would otherwise have made. The idea sometimes met with that cattle fed during the winter will not make uniform gains on grass is certainly erroneous, though the claims made on this point by practical feeders under cer- tain conditions are undoubtedly true. These conditions, however only obtain when the animals have been improp- erly fed and handled during the winter season. (To be continued.) College of Agriculture, A. M. SOULE. Athens, Ga. WHAT BREED OF CATTLE TO KEEP. Editor ISouthern Planter: Having had a number of Inquiries as to what breed of cattle I think best adapted to Virginia will reply through your coumns. All of the inquirers, I believe, are (if not, they should be) readers of your most valuable paper. My idea is that one should decide first of all just what he wants to do. Have some definite aim and object and plan for that special thing. This holds true in regard to cat- tle. Look around you and consider all the circumstances and conditions, decide what your object shall be and 20 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTEE [J auuarj;^ select rlie breed of cattle best adapted to this special thing. I read and hear much about the dual purpose cow. I am not much of a believer in this breed. I think we should have a special purpose cow — one of pure blood and bred for a special thing. If our object is beef, why get 1? Shorthorn, Hereford, or some animal bred especially for beef. If our object is milk for retail trade, why get the Flolstein, or seme breed bred especially for milk. If our object is cream, why get the Jersey, bred for this spe- cial thing. And if you want a failure, why get the whole thing — all the breeds mixed together in a general purpose cow, and vou will have it. If I wanted a team to draw ■^ heavy load, it would be foolish in me to go to the race track to select; or, if I wanted to come out ahead, to enter the race track on a 1,600-pound Percheron mare. Most any of the cattle bred in the United States will do well in Virginia. The very best beef, milk, butter and cream in the world are produced in Virginia, and their owners get a good profit, if the stock is judiciously and properly cared for. About ten years ago I decided to start a cream or but- ter business. Believing the Jerseys especially adapted to cream I selected this breed. My aim all along has been richer milk and more of it. I am glad to say that I am pleased with my success, and I now have a herd of pure blood Jerseys, thirty in number, that I am not ashamed of. "Rinora's Rioter of St. L.," a son of old "Rioter," of "Bowmont Farms," stands at the head of my herd. Have recently secured some of Eminent's daughters to breed with him. Experience is the best teacher, and my experience in selecting a breed especially adapted to what I wanted Rinora's Hioler of St. Lambert 69478 — Pure St. Lambert Bull owned by W. B. Gate.s, E.sq., Rice Depot, Va. (cream or butter) and constantly trying to get richer milk and more of it, has taught me a great lesson. I am a great believer in pure blood, and everything on my farm is pure blood (except the writer) down to the smallest chick. Prince Edward Co., Va. W. B. GATES. From our personal knowledge of the writer, we are sure that he makes a mistake in excepting himself from the pure bloods. — Ed. ANGUS AND GALLOWAY CATTLE. Editor Southern Planter: In your November issue I very carefully read an articlt.'- on Aberdeen Angus cattle, written by Mr. A. L. French.. of Rockingham county, N. C. I think I read this littlf eulogy with more care than was taken in the writing; for it seems much like the work of an impulsive man,... who dashed off some hasty thoughts, and mailed them- without reading to see what he had written. I do not blame Mr. French for losing his temper somewhat, tfor it is pretty tough to have a prominent editor, who is smi>- posed to know whereof he speaks, say that one's favor- ite breed of cows are often not able to furnish milk for their calves. Especially tough because it isn't true. I will support Mr. French that far. At least, it is nf horse to be used on all the farms in the country. If every farmer, beside supplying his own requirements. bred horses for the city markets, it would, of course. pay him to breed the best sellers on those markets. but this is by no means the case. A great many farmers breed only the horses that they need to work their farms, and a great many more do not even do that, so ithat in both these cases, in selecting a type, we need not take into consideration anything apart from fitness for agricultural work. The Percheron grade answers these requirements In some respects very well indeed, but whatever the popularity of such a horse may be on the city markets, no one can claim that he is the only type for the farm. The Suffolk horse has not been ex- tensively used in this country, but wherever he is known his value is well recognized. In conformation, he is a better topped horse than the Percheron, and stands on shorter legs with equally good bone. His- chief charac- teristics are great docility, courage, activity and longev- ity; in the latter respect, the Suffolk being quite re- markable. The English stallion, Julian Boxer 755, trav- Magnificent 3-year-old Suffolk Punch Stallion, owned by Alfred Z. Smith, of Suffolk, England. eled no less than twenty-five seasons, and a mare (thi^ dam of Loft's Cup Bearer 842) had sixteen foals in six- teen successive years. Another mare foaled a cele- brated horse at the age of twenty-two years, while, on the farm, these horses are often in active work to the age of twenty years and over. In respect to their size, Mr. Lewis- seems to be under a misapprehension. Mr. Fi-ed Smith, Secretary of the Suffolk Horse Society. Woodbridge, England, states in a recent letter, that in his judgment the average weight of a Suffolk stallion when fully matured is 2,100 pounds. Messrs. Alex. Gal- braith & Sons, De Kalb, Illinois, have a stallion foaled in 1905 whose measurements are as follows: height, six- teen hands, one and a quarter inches, weight 2,000 ■pounds, girth seven feet 5 inches, and measurement lielow the knee 10% inches. Some of these horses have meas- ured as much as 11% inches below the knee and girth eight feet two inches. The claims of such a breed as this cannot lie ig- nored, particularly if it is as said: that the Suffolk stands the heat well, and will work, if necessary, for long hours on a scanty ration. My experience of horses with several crosses of Percheron blood Is that they do not stand hard work in hot weather. In conclusion. it may be of interest to say that I am informed by Mr Oalbraith that at the recent Montana State Fair the 30 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, Grand Sweepstakes prize, open to all draft breeds, was won by a Suffolk, the property of the Marcus Daly Ranch, Percheron, Belgians and Shires all competing. H. C. GROOME. Fauquier Co., Va. THE SUFFOLK PUNCH. Editor Southern Planter: Replying to Mr. Lewis in the November Planter, in which he says he has his final article on the farm horse, stating that he can't afford to discuss this matter with anyonymous writers, etc. I wish to say that my name was signed to^every letter sent to the Southern Planter, but I wished to avoid the remark that is often made, that I was seeking cheap advertising. As to my imagina- tion for facts to sustain my arguments, regarding the weight of Suffolk Punches, the following are facts, and can be easily proved by any one. Quoting from a letter from the Secretary of the Suffolk Horse Association, as follows: "We have some extra choice Suffolk stallions on hand, newly imported, but have no mares, have three- year-old stallion weighing 2,100 pounds for sale now.' Again the same gentleman says, "I saw in England this summer larger, handsomer, and heavier mares of the Suffolk breed than I think I ever saw of any other breed, including Percherons, and I think I have seen more Per- cherons than any man in Virginia. I consider the Suf- folk Punch very similar to the Percheron in most re- spects, quite equal in strength and weight, and decidedly smoother, more symmetrical and more uniform." I may also say for Mr. Lewis' information, that there are two grades of Suffolk Punches, one running from 1,400 to 1,700' pounds (of which I own one), and a larger grade, running from 1,800 to 2,300 pounds. This can be proved by data furnished by me to the editor in my last letter, which requires no imagination nor costly experimenting to demonstrate. As to the relative prices, I would say that the pet poodle often brings a higher price than the mastiff; it's just a ciuestion of which is the most popular. Popu- larity is not utility, and as Mr. Lewis knows, his thor- oughbred Berkshire hogs will make no better pork than others that are not quite so high bred, but the high bred a-^e preferred. I am sorry that Mr. Lewis should fet^l sore regarding this discussion, as it was my intention at the beginning of this discussion only to brind the Suffolk before the atten- tion of the farming public. I don't have to get any information from the dealers or commission men to verify anything I say, as Peter Hopley, the President of the Suffolk Breeders' Associa- tion, offers to demonstrate the position I have taken. If the editor will publish the opinions of expert judges that I sent him it will show beyond question the correct- ness of my position. I have lived in England probably as long as Mr. Cole- christ, and never saw all the Suffolks there were in England, and evidently Mr. Colechrist is in the same position. I have nothing more to say, as I have demonstrated that I am ready to help prove everything I say. I believe, by the way, that Mr. Hopley has horses now weighing nearly as high as 2,300 pounds. Thanking the editor for his kindness and patience itt dealing with this subject. JOHN MASTERS. Jacksonville, Fla. THE STALLION BETWEEN SEASONS. Many good stallions are injured not by lack of proper care during the season, or even by excessive use, but by being kept idle during the entire fall, winter, and early spring. Why not put the stallion to work? It is no more trouble to handle a stallion than a mare if it is done in a proper way by an intelligent man. In point of fact, if the stallion is to maintain his vigor and be fit for service, he should be kept steadily at work during the entire fall and winter and early spring. We have heretofore given the reasons for this at some length. We think every stallioner will bear us out in this. The stallion may not be as good looking in the spring, but his flesh will be hard, and all experience shows that his colts will have superior vitality. The worst place for the stallion to be kept during the winter is in the stable without exercise, and about the worst feed he can be fed is corn. The run of a paddock with an opportunity for shelter in the winter is a great improvement over this, but this in itself will not maintain sufficient vigor. The draft stallion should be taught to pull and thus develop the pulling instinct. Therefore, the right and proper way to handle a stallion between seasons is simply to give him the same care that an intelligent man will give any other horse — no more and no less. It is a bad thing for the brood sows to be kept shut up in a small pen during the winter. They ought to b© out in the yards and pasture, where they will get plenty of exercise and a varied diet. Common sense treatment of the brood sows from the time they are bred until they farrow will reduce the loss of pigs at farrowing time very materially. First Prize two year old Guernsey Bull, Virginia State Fair, 1908. Owned by Hon. A. R. Scott, Richmond, Va. 1909.] THE SOUTHEEN PLANTER 31 Miscellaneous. THE HIGHWAYS OF THE STATE. This journal was amongst the first to take up the ques- tion of the Improvement of the public highways of the State. Nearly twenty years ago we wrote a series of articles based upon statistics we had gathered through the State showing the absolute waste of money which was going on from year to year in the so-called "working of the roads" — a waste which had mounted into the mil- lions of dollars and yet there were no roads worthy of the name. "We then suggested a plan for making this waste of money a profitable investment for the counties and the State by utilizing it as the basis for raising money on bonds to be applied in building permanent roads and this to be supplemented by State and National aid. At once the press of the cities took up the question and bitterly opposed the adoption of any plan which would result in the taxpayers in the cities being required to contribute anything towards the building of roads in the counties. The old Richmond Dispatch was very em- phatic and no doubt influential in taking up this position and crystalizing public opinion in the cities against our plan. In replying to its arguments we pointed out the fact that no other civilized country in the world had built up its public road system at the sole cost of the country people and that this country could not do so as the farmers could not and would not submit to the amount of taxation required to do the work and it would be a gross injustice to require them to do so. "We remarked that the country people could live without the aid of the cities, but the cities would soon cease to exist without help from the farmers. "We were also met with the usual arguments about the unconstitutionality of any ex- penditure by either the Nation or the State upon the pub- lic roads, stock arguments which are always trotted out when it is desired to kill or scotch a movement which the common sense of the people and public opinion says should prevail. In the face of this apparent determina- tion to inflict an injustice on the farmers if roads were to be built, we decided to let the matter rest for a time sat- isfied that in the end public opinion "would assert itself and the Nation and the State would determine to end the discreditable positiion of being the only rich nation with- out roads upon which is people could travel. Time has justified our position. To-day the State and the counties are co-operating in the building of good roads and it is our confident belief that ere another year passes the Nation will have decided to join in the work. There is no reason justifying an annual appropriation of millions and a bond issue of $50,000,000 to ensure con- stant progress in the work of making navigable the rivers and harbors of the country as is done and proposed to be done, which is not equally, nay more, emphatically in favor of like help to the States in building permanent high- ways. At the first convention held in Washington on the subject of good roads and which resulted in the creation of the Roads Office in the Department of Agri- culture, we urged this system of national loans for road building, but we were ahead of public opinion and it failed to receive endorsement. It will, with the influential help of the National Granger and National Farmers' Congress, both of which have endorsed it, short- ly be enacted into law and then rapid progress can be made. Every farmer should write his Senator and Con- gressman to support the bills introduced to give effect to National aid in road building and do this at once. "We are glad to see that the automobile owners are now put- ting their shoulders to the wheel to help in the good work of road building both in this and other States. They represent a rich city element of the people and will be powerful in securing financial aid from both State and nation. In our advertising section will be found the Constitu- tion and plans of work of the Greater Highways Associa- tion of South Eastern "Virginia, which has been initiated by the automobilists of this and other cities for the mak- ing of a good highway between this city, Petersburg and Norfolk. It is proposed to hold a Convention in this city next month under the auspices of this Association and of the Governor of the State, who is a staunch friend of the good roads movement and deserves the thanks of all farmers for the courage which he displayed in advising departure from the old policy of the State and initiating the legislation which resulted in the appropriation of $250,000 towards road building. "We urge that farmers support this movement. Every mile of good road built means enhancement in the value of the land in the coun- ty through which it passes and the bringing of buyers for our waste acres. Good public roads are the surest evidence of an advanced civilization, as they make possi- ble Interchange of peoples and products with the least expenditure of labor and money and upon the interchange of products rests the advancement of the nation in moral and material wealth. THE FARMER AND THE GOVERNMENT. Editor Southern Planter: Every intelligent observer knows that agriculture is the foundation upon which rests the prosperity of every industry of this great nation. "We read much in trade journals and daily papers about steel and iron being the pulse of commence. "We hear great orators declaim the wonderful Influence of capital and manufactures on the material welfare of the people of our great country. These interests must all be "protected" by a paternal government in order that they may flourish and keep the dinner pail full. Let us ask ""Who really fills the dinner pail?" The farmer. "What share does he get for filling it. Less than one-half. "Who creates the demand for railroads, new cars, steel and iron? The farmer. The great crops of corn, wheat, oats, hay, cotton, potatoes, live stock and its by-products, timber, wool, fruit, vege- tables, etc., etc., must all be moved to the great markets of trade, and the manufactured products returned to the farm. Stop the plows for five years and every mile of steel rails In America would be honeycombed with rust, every mill and factory would be idle and their thresh- olds would be most grown and their smoke stacks con- sumed by rust. Stop the flow of golden wealth from the 32 THE SOUTHERN FLA:NTEK [January, hills and valleys, the plains and prairies and the grass would grow in the streets of the towns and cities and the busy trucks and drays would be converted into fun- eral vans to convey th estarved population to cofflnless graves. Do the people realize this? Does the President, our President, realize the importance of this great work- shop? Does the Senate, our Senate, composed as it is of millionaires, stock jobbers, trust magnates and their attorneys, care a farthing for the men in blue drilling and brogans? How about Congress our Congress, law- yers, politicians, their clients and henchmen? How many real farmers are in the legislative branch of our gov- ernment? But have the farmers no voice in government? Yes; one. We have a Secretary of Agriculture and free seed distribution. But has not the President sent out a com- mission to inquire into conditions of farm life to "up- lift" the farmer. Are they not getting the opinions of governors, ex-governors, lawyers, politicians, bankers, superintendents of schools, etc. and occasionally the opinion of some real farmer providing he is "influential." How many hundred millions of the people's money has been spent in the past twenty-flve years to improve rivers and harbors? How many millions of money is the government spending on the Isthmian Canal? How many million acres of public domain has been given to railroads? Do the railroads carry the farmers' products free? Do they carry it at a fair rate? Does not the government pay these same railroads extortionate rates for carrying our mails?? Do ships and steamboats ply our waters for public good or for private gain? Will the Isthmian Canal enable the wheat growers, the corn growers, the cotton growers to get their products to the wharves, the warehouses, the factories? How many mil- lions of money has the government spent to improve the public highways of the States? Don't answer in concert. The babble of voices will prevent the reporters from get- ting the exact amount. Is the President and Congress not solicitous for our safety! Are they not building great battleships, floating arsenals, to cruise around the earth and protect our insular possessions. If there is anything in this world that the farmers need to uplift them it is a few more battleships and another squadron to sail around the earth from West to East. By all means let us have another fleet and let it start from Hanipton Roads and sail eastward and circumnavigate the globe in that direc- tion. It will only cost a few millions. Think what an uplift it will be to the fanners. A few millions spent in this way will be much better spent than to give us a parcels post, and then it will not hurt the express com- panies. We know very well that the government would not dare to equip a few first-class steamships and carry the mails to foreign countries and back and carry freight and express for our people at moderate prices. The gov- ernment cannot afford to do this, but the fleet can be sent around on dress parade to show other nations our great- ness, our vanity. A few government ships plowing the, great waters with our mails and commerce at a mini- mum of profit would hurt some body, but to send a fleet of battleships on a wild goose chase does not hurt any- body but the people who are compelled to foot the bill, the government, the people. During the panic of 1907 the government poured out millions of money to relieve the banks. At what rate of interest? Possibly one per cent. How many farmers^ have been favored in this way by the government? Stand up and be counted. When the bankers and stock jobbers get pinched the government comes to the rescue, but when the farmer is pinched for cash to buy seeds,. implements and equipment he may go to the local banker and pay from eight to twenty per cent, and pay from fifteen to thirty dollars bonus to some corporation lawyer to examine the title to his land before he can get a penny and this frequently uplifts him not only Out of his boots, but out of his home. If the government has- money to loan at one or two per cent, interest, is there any reason why it could not loan it direct to the farmer on good unencumbered real estate? Is there any bet- ter security? Are the banks more secure? Is it not a fact that the bank failures and defalcations amount to- much more every year than all the petty robberies in the entire United States? To uplift the farmers. This is the shallowest dish of sop that has been handed to us from the White House for many years. Is it not a fact that there is less illit- eracy, less crime, less dishonesty, less corruption, less immorality in rural communities than in towns and cities? Is it not a fact that the farmer's greatest lack of information lies in this— that he does not realize his possibilities as a factor in politics and government if he would use his united strength and' influence. If all the- farmers would use their strength and influence in the right direction unitedly Congress and even the White- House would be uplifted by the sturdy honesty, the love of justice, the desire for equal rights to all and special privileges to none. This is all that the farmer wants, aU that he needs. Cut down the weeds that feed on his soil, destroy the parasites that are sucking his blood an* destroying his individuality and he will ask for no more. CAL HUSiSELMAN. THE "BETTER FARMING SPECIAL" OF THE VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE. AND NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILROAD. The Railway Institute, recently conducted along the line of the Norfolk & Western Railway, by the Virginia Poly- technic Institute and the Norfolk & Western, in co-opera- tion, is the forerunner, we hope, of many similar efforts- in this State. From November 4th to November 13th the speakers oir this train addressed about six thousand Virginia farmers- at twenty-one different towns in seventeen counties, be- ginning at Abingdon and ending at Suffolk. With but two or three exceptions, there were from seventy-five to- three hundred people at each stopping point, and the in- terest in the speaking and in the exhibit was gratifying- to those in charge. The Railway Institute is not a new feature of exten- sion work in agriculture. For several years "Com Trains" and "Better Farming Specials" have been ruti over the tracks of many Northern and Western railways. There are now few States in the North and East that have not profited by this kind of farmers' meeting. In most cases, however, the Railway Institute has been very short — nan- i90y.J THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 33 ally a stop of from thirty minutes to an hour at each point. On this train a stop of three to four hours was made at each point, two stops a day. This gave suffi- cient time for three or four half-hour talks on different farm subjects, and then a look at the exhibit car. The Train. The Agricultural Special consisted of a combination diner and sleeper for the use of the speakers, a baggage car for the exhibit, and two day coaches for audience halls. The exhibit was a special attraction to those who visited the train. The V. P. I. exhibit was wholly educa- The aim of the Experiment Station was to make this exhibit not merely a collection of farm products, but to illustrate some of the most important points that need to be emphasized in the farming of this State — as the Babcock Test, the use of green manures, the selection of seed corn the control of insects and diseases. The limit ed space for displaying the exhibit was a great disad- vantage, but even so most farmers preferred to be in the exhibit car rather than in the lecture car. It Is likely that the hundreds of farmers who there saw for the first time crimson clover growing in the corn stub- Farmers flocking to the "Better Farming Special," the splendid Institute train run by the Norfolk & Western Railway last month under the direction of Mr. F. H. LaBaume, A. & I. Agent. tlonal. Specimens of all the common insect pests and fungous diseases of farm crops were shown together with sprays spray pump and other means of control. Other features of the Experiment Station exhibit were speci- mens illustrating methods of pruning and grafting, good and poor types of seed corn, cement and wooden models showing the construction of silos, samples of the most important grains, grasses and forage crops, boxes con- taining growing plants of alfalfa, crimson clover in corn, and new grass seedings, roots for stock feeding, bal- anced rations for different kinds of stock. Several hand separators were shown and their operation explained. The explanation of how to use the Babcock Test for determining butter fat proved to be a drawing card. Many farmers brought in specimens of com, fruit and plants infested witn insects. ble, and who saw the fine stand of grass seeding sown alone in August — not in grain — were interested more in these sample object lessons than in the speeches. There were also in the exhibit car a most excellent collection of seeds and farm supplies from T. W. Wood & Son, Richmond, and a gasoline engine with spray pump attached from the International Harvester Co. Mr. C. C. Jacobs, representing the seed house, and a rep- resentative of the machine house, assisted in explaining the several exhibits, and were of great help to the speak- ers. The model of the Norfolk & Western experimental farm at Ivor attracted much attention. More than ten thousand bulletins and pamphlets on agricultural topics were distributed. A large quantity of Farmers' Bulletins from Washington were secured for 34 THE SOUTHERl^ PLANTER [January, this special purpose. Of course, most of this literature will never be read, but now and then a farmer will find just what he needs, and the bulletin will hit the mark. About 750 farmers were added to the bulletin mailing list of the Experiment Station, and a large num- ber became interested in the Farmers' Short Course to be given at the V. P. I. in January. As a means of giving publicity to the work of the Agricultural College, and the Experiment Station, the Railway Institute was a de- cided success. The Speakers. There were three or four of the staff of the Agricultural College on the train at every point, but the personel changed several times, so that no classes at college would be slighted. Dr. S. W. Fletcher, Director of the Virginia Experiment Station, was with the train most of the trip. At Marion, Pulaski, Salem, Farmville and Blackstone the train laid over night and an evening ses- sion was held at each of these places, devoted to a stereopticon (talk by Dr. Fletcher upon "Civic Improve- ment and the Planting and Care of Home Ground." The evening meetings, except at Pulaski, were well attended, that at Salem being especially successful, there being over six hundred present. In the day time Institutes the same speaker handled the "Fertility of the Soil." This talk was likewise illustrated with the stereopticons, one of the coaches being darkened for the purpose and the light being furnished by tanks of acetylene gas. Other speakers used this projection outfit, and the "pictures" proved to be a unique and popular feature of the trip. Prof. H. L. Price, Dean of the Agricultural Depart- ment of the V. P. I., was with the train in the first sec- tions, from Abingdon to Forest Depot. His stereopticon talks on fruit growing were appreciated by the large num- ber of farmers in this section, who are becoming interested in the commercial orchard as a profitable adjunct to the farm. Professor W. K. Brainerd handled live stock and dairying from Abingdon to Salem, when he was re- lieved by Dr. W. J. Quick. The point emphasized most by these speakers was the necessity for keeping better diary cows, and to this end the use of the Babcock Test and milk scales was urged. Professor Lyman Carrier was with the train during the entire trip, hammering away at his specialty — the improvement of the corn crop by selecting better seed. He also illustrated the construc- tion of silos by means of models made specially for this trip. Mr. B. H. Mathewson tobacco expert of the United State Department of Agriculture, spoke at several stops in the tobacco district, urging more intensive culture and heavier fertilizing of tobacco together with a rota- tion of crops in which grass is a feature. Professor T. C. Johnson, Superintendent of the Virginia Truck Ex- periment Station at Norfolk, joined the train at Peters- burg and gave several stereopticon talks on trucking between there and Suffolk. Professor R. J. Diavidson was with the train several days, handling the subject of ma- nures and fertilizers in an entertaining manner. Mr. F. H. LaBaume, Agricultural and Industrial Agent of the Norfolk & Western, was with the train throughout at- tending to the details of the schedule and giving num- erous short and excellent speeches in which he called particular attention to the work being done by the Super- intendent of Public Instruction and the State Highway Commissioner in the interest of the rural population. A notable feature of the evening meeting at Black- stone was the address by President Johnson, of the Nor- folk & "Western, setting forth the interest of the Norfolk & Western in the agricultural development of the coun- try tributary to it and urging farmers to take advantage of all the facilities that now make life in the country less isolated and more enjoyable than it ever has been — good roads, the telephone, rural free deliveries of mail, and modern appliances for putting light, heat and water into the farm home. At most points the audience was large enough to fill 'boith icoadhes. While one speaker was talking about corn or dairying in one coach another speaker was giving a stereopticon talk in the other coach. In half an hour the speakers exchanged. Time was given for questions, which Were usually forthcoming and pertinent. After about two hours of lectures an hour was spent in the exhibit car. Sometimes overflow meetings were necr sary. In some places the crowd was so great that all could not see the exhibit or hear the talks. The Results. The speakers agree that the greatest interest was shown at points east of the Blue Ridge, in Piedmont and Middle Virginia. Attendance at points in the South- west was good in some places, but, with many individual excfeptions, the people did not show as much interest as further east. The farmers on the large, rich grazing farms of the Southwest are making an easy living now raising fat cattle and few were interested to ths point of conviction, in dairying, silos, or other features of mod- ern intensive farming. The general attitude was one of "let good enough alone." But in the tobacco belt all this was changed. The farmers were eager to learn of new methods and especially of crops that could be grown in rotation with tobacco to maintain fertiliey. At every point on the itinerary the interest shown was sufficient to justify the Institute, and at no place was there any- thing but cordial interest in what the speakers had to say, but, looking at the trip- as a whole, the speakers agree that the interest was keenest and the results like- ly to be most far-reaching in the tobacco belt of Middle Virginia. The Railway Institute was made possible by a union of forces between the Norfolk & Western and the V. P. I. The Norfolk & Western furnished the train, paid practi- cally all the expenses of the trip, and advertized the meet- ings. Too much credit can hardly be given to Mr. La- Baume for his part in the success of the train, and to President Johnson tor supporting the enlightened rail- road policy that resulted in this agricultural college on wheels. The V. P. I., especially the Agricultural Experi- ment Station, which is a department of the V. P. I., furnished an educational exhibit and the speakers, and at small sacrifice to the class room work of the institution. President Barringer, of the V. P. I., and Mr. LaBaume, of the Norfolk & Western, perfected the arrangements and are to be congratulated upon the success of this ven- ture. The College and Experiment Station have been benefitted by being brought into closer touch with their 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 35 constituency — the farmers of the State. The Norfolk & Western has been benefitted because, as President John- son remarked, anything that increases the prosperity of the people is an indirect advantage to the railroad, since prosperous farmers buy more merchandize and ship more produce. The Norfolk & Western is soon to publish a pamphlet giving abstracts of the talks made on the train ,and will distribute this along its line. It is to be hoped that the Better Farming Special may become an annual feature on the Norfolk & Western in the future.. The other railroads of the State are inter- ested also. We hear that the Southern is planning to run a similar train over its Virginia lines early next spring. Let the other railroads emulate the worthy ex- ample of the Norfolk & Western and no doubt the V. P. I. will co-operate to the extent of its ability. WORK OF THE VIRGINIA STATE EXPERIMENT STATION IN 1909. Editor Sotttheni Planter: In response to your request for an outline of the work that the Experiment Station plans to do in the ensuing year, I will mention briefly only those experiments now under way that we expect will yield results for publi- cation during the year. A full outline of all the work in progress, much of which cannot be completed for sev- eral years, was presented in a recent issue. Dairying. The divisions of Dairying and Animal Husbandry are co-operating in a study of "Sanitary Properties of Milk Produced Under Different Conditions." The conditions to be studied are: Condition I. — Average farm conditions, to be represent- ed by milk received at the College Creamery from three farms chosen to represent typical conditions found on farms, as to stable construction, care of cows, and hand- ling of milk. Condition II. — Conditions within reach of the practi- cal dairyman, represented by the College Barn, cows milked by hand. Condition III. — Conditions same as No. II, except that cows are milked by machine. Condition IV. — Special conditions, as represented by the Institute Tuberculosis Barn, in which ventilation is the best, stable is kept clean, cows thoroughly cleaned, pre- cautions taken to prevent dust while milking, udder and flank moistened before milking, hands and clothing of milker kept clean, first milk discarded, milking done into a closed pail, etc. Condition V. — Pasteurized milk from College Creamery. The investigations are to cover the following points. No. 1. Number of bacteria present, test to be made at a certain period after milking to determine an investi- gation of conditions above, test to be made at the earli- est time possible after milking under condition No. 1. No. 2. Number of acid forming bacteria. No. 3. Number of liquidifying bacteria. No. 4. The acidity of the milk at each twelve hour period after test of bacteria until acidity reaches three per cent. No. 5. The amount of dirt in the milk under the sev- eral conditions. In view of the rapidly increasing interest in dairying in Virginia, and especially in the production of sanitary milk, this experiment should be timely and should yield results of practical value to Virginia dairymen. Agronomy. This division will issue a circular upon- "Testing the Germination of Seed Corn" in early spring, as a com- panion to Circular No. 4 on "Selecting Seed Corn." These two circulars stand for a practice which, in our judg- ment, would add millions to the agricultural wealth of the State, if generally and faithfully followed . The purity of farm seeds is being studied. An expert from the United States Department of Agriculture is now at Blacksburg, assisting us in the examination of grass and clover seeds, bought at seed stores in different parts of the State. The proportion of weed seeds and other foreign matter is determined, and also the germinative power. We are finding this a very interesting piece of work. The results will be published in early spring. Up to the limit of our time the Experiment Station will be glad to examine samples of farm seeds suspected of being unsound or adulterated that farmers may send us. We believe that ultimately a seed testing laboratory should be established in the State. The Agronomy division plans to issue a Bulletin on Silo Construction during the year, giving special atten- tion to the types most practicable in the several sections of Virginia. Fruit Growing. The division of Horticulture will issue, before March 1st, a guide to spraying and other means of controlling the insects and diseases of orchard, farm and garden crops. Photographs of all the most common pests will be shown, so that they may be easily recognized; ex- plicit directions given for the making of sprays, with remarks about spraying machinery. This circular will be of pocket size for handy reference, and will be printed in a large edition for wide distribution. During the past season experiments to determine the life history of the codling moth have been made in several sections of the State, to the end that spraying for this fruit pest — which causes more loss than any other, not excepting the San Jose scale — may be more effective. The results of the first season's work will be published before the time for the first spraying. Chemistry. It has been the boast pf the farmers in Southwest V^irginia that no other part of the country can equal the Southwest as a grazing section, owing to the luxuri- ent growth and richness of its blue grass. During the past season the chemist analyzed samples of blue grass from all sections of the country and the State. The re- sults, to be published early in January, show that there is a substantial and scientific basis for the claim of South- west Virginia. This division has also made a study of the feeding value of all the common grasses and forage crops of the State, and will publish this information for the stockmen of the State early in the year. There is In press now a Bulletin giving the results of 36 THF SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, the Sugar Beet Investigation for 1908. This work was In co-operation with the Norfolk & Western Railway. The analysis of beets grown in the Valley and Southwest has been high — better than in previous tests reported In Circular No. 1 — and the outlook is favorable so far as sugar content is concerned. Whether the economic factors of land and labor can be handled successfully only experience can determine. The Tobacco Stations. The Tobacco Experiment Stations at Chatham, Appo- mattox, Louisa, and Bowling Green, are developing some valuable results as regards the fertilizing of tobacco, and the rotation of crops with tobacco. A report on this work will be issued this year. There is no one feature of the Experiment Station work that has received greater com- mendation than these Tobacco Stations. They are con- ducted iointly with the United States Department of Agriculture. Trucking. The Trucking Experiment Station at Norfolk is not a branch of this Experiment Station, but its bulletins are published by us. Truckers will be interested to know that Superintendent T. C. Johnson is now preparing a bulletin on the insects and diseases specially injurious to truck crops. I have outlined above only the more practical problems that it is expected will be reported on during the coming year, and have not attempted to cover the more techni- cal, but equally important work now .going forward in these and other divisions of the Station. During the year the mailing list has increased from twelve to eighteen thousand names; the number of ex- perimenters giving their entire time to research has been increased from five to nine, and there are now seventeen men upon the Staff. The publications of the year 1908 have been: Bulletin No. 174— Potato Growing. Bulletin No. 175 — Tobacco Investigations. Bulletin No. 176— Hog Feeding. Bulletin No. 177— Tomato Breeding. Bulletin No. 178— Sheep Industry of Virginia. Bulletin No. 179 — Home-Made Soluble Oils for San Jose Scale. Circular No. 1 — ^Sugar Beet in Virginia. Circular No. 2— How the Ex- periment Station Can Serve the Farmers of Virginia. Circular No. 3 — Dates of Seeding Grains. Circular No. 4 —Selecting Seed Corn. A word about the future policy of the Station regard- ing publications. We shall continue to send out publi- cations giving the results of our work but the bulletins will be much shorter — not over twelve pages, if possi- ble — and will be as practical and simple as we can make them, reserving the technical matter for the annual re- port, which is not for general distribution. Blacksburg. Va. S. W. FLETCHER, Director. ^^^ 1 ■^^l^^^wiil 1^ \. m ^^^^^^^^HI^Ki' .r W&m^^^' "Tf^ww*. ''- f «^ iMite Wk ^m^Bsmmmm; 5'?S!*«Ffiilii-. six bottom John Deere Big Engine Gang In operation on Mr. G. H. Morrison's farm, Fredericksburg, Va. PLOWING WITH A GASOLENE OUTFIT. In response to your request for an article on the sub- ject of steam cultivation, based on our own experience, we are pleased to send you the following, but our ex- perience covers a period of only a little more than a year: Ours is not a steam outfit, but a most formidable competitor of steam. It is an internal combustion engine In which we use either gasolene or kerosene — kerosene principally, on account of its cheapness. Our plow is a six bottom gang of fourteen-inch plows. With this equipment we plow about fifteen acres per day at a cost ranging from sixty to seventy-five cents per acre, depending upon the nature of the soil. In plowing during the spring or summer, when the land is to be prepared immediately for seeding, we usu- ally attach a spike tooth harrow in the rear of the plow, thus doing the work of one more man and team at a slight extra cost, which we have never calculated, but which is certainly not more than five cents per acre. (Continued on page :i9.) ,. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 37 THE Southern Planter PUBLISHED BY THE SOUTHERN PLANTER PUBLISHING CO., RICHMOND, VA. ISSUED ON 1ST OF EACH MONTH. J. F. JACKSON, Editor. B. MORGAN SHEPHERD, Business Manager. B. W. RHOADS, Western Representative, 844 Tribune Buildins, Chicago, 111. MANCHESTER OFFICE. W. J. Carter, 1102 Hull Street. ADVERTISING RATES Will be furnished on application. The SOUTHERN PLANTER is mailed to subscribers in the United States, Mexico and island possessions at 60 cents per annum; all foreign countries, |1; the city of Richmond and Canada, 76 cents. REMITTANCES should be made direct to this office, either by Regis- tered Letter or Money Order, which will be at our risk. When made other- wise W5 cannot be responsible. SUBSCRIBERS failing to receive their paper promptly and regularly will confer a favor by reporting the fact at once. WE INVITE FARMERS to write us •n any agricultural topic. We are always pleased to receive practical articles. Rejected matter will be re- turned on receipt of postage. No anonymous communications or enquiries will receive attention. Address THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, RICHMOND, VA. ENTERED AT THE POST-OFFICE AT RICHMOND, VA., AS SECOND- CLASS MAIL MATTER. OUT or DOOR WORKERS Men who cannof stop y for a rainy day.- will * ) ^ find fhe greafest * ' comforf and freedoi of bodily movemenf WATERPROOF 7 \ OILED CLOTHING SLICKERS^300 SUITS *30P Every garmen^ bearing /' \he sign of \he fish' '^ guarqrifeed waterproof i Catalog free A J TOWCR CO BOSTON USA TQwEQCaNapiflN CO limiTeq tqe^ontq c PUBLISHERS' NOTES. TO ADVERTISERS. Please bear in mind that we must have all copy or instructions for ad- vertisements by the 25th of each month without fail. Every month we are compelled to omit advertising in large volumes for the simple reason that copy does not reach us in time. A NEAT BINDER. If you will send thirty cents to our business office, we will send you a neat binder made of substantial Bris- tol board, in which you can preserve an entire volume of the Southern Planter. Many of our readers find this a useful device, as they always save their copies for reference. WHOSE MONEY? On August 21st we received $1.00 in one of our return envelopes, post- marked. Painters, Va., without any name or address attached. We are, of course, unable to give the sender credit. WITH THE ADVERTISERS. The National Phonograph Co. has a full page announcement elsewhere in this issue. The Economy Silo and Mfg. Co. starts the season's advertising this month. The attention of truckers and gar- deners is invited to the advertisement of the W. C. Geraty Co. The Ames Plow Co. has its usual seasonable announcement in this issue. The Harder Mfg. Co. is among the new advertisers in this issue. Silos and manure spreaders are its offer- ings. The Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Co. are with us again this sea- son with an attractive announcement on another page. The International Stock Food Co. has a prominent card in this issue. Housekeepers generally will be in- terested in the advertisement of the Penn Wall Paper Mills. S. L. Allen & Co., makers of the cele- brated "Planet (J.)" tools, start the season's advertising this month. Mr. W. S. Myers, head of the Nitrate of Soda propaganda, has an announce- ment of interest to farmers and truck- ers in another column. The Edison Phonograph is attract- ively advertised by Babson in a full- page advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Po\illr:!K ^Mpplies. If you want eggs during the win- ter, you must feed Animal Foods, such as Meat Meal, Beef Scraps, Blood Meal, Bone Meal, to take the place of the insects, worms, etc., which poultry get in summer. OYSTER SHELLS and GRIT are also prime necessities.. Write for Prices and Catalogue tell- ing what to use for Success and Profit with Poultry. T.W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen, RICHMOND, • VIRGINIA. We carry complete stocks of Cyphers' Incubators and Brooders, Poultry Foods, Egz Producers, Lice and Insect Powders, Poultry Remedies, etc. Helpful Catalogue mailed free. LOOK^ AT THIS PRICE H^ It buys a Strictly High-Class SEWING MACHINE FKEIGHTl (REPAID TOYOOIt Station GUARANTEED IQ YEARS And has all tbo up-to-date improvements that every lady appreciates, iu is splendidly built of thorougrhly dependable material and handsomely finished. Has eleg-ant Oak Drop Leaf 6-Drawer Cab- inet, complete Set of Attachments, full instruc- tions how to use tbem,axid the outfit will be sent you "Freight Free" on 90 DAYS FREE TRIAL We sell DIRECT at ONE PROFIT, saviiii,' you tUe Jobber's, R<*tiiilor's and Agent's profits and sell- ing: expenses, & exactly the same machine they will ask yon S:i0.00 for. Send at ONCE for CUB BIG NEW FREE SEWING MACHINE CATALOGUE Most complete and in- structive book of its charact-er ever publish- ed in the South. It pict- ures and describes every part and imrticular of the ETt-eatest line of ixjsitlvtly Hitrh-Grado Sewlngf Machines ever offered. We are the largest Sewing Machine distributors in the South, and. at prices asked, for quaHty ^taranteed. our Machines are un- macchable. This catalou-ue describes and prices high-grade Pianos, Organs. Steel Ranges. Cooklner Stoves. Heatinir Stoves, Phonographs. Dinner ana Toilet Sets. Prompt shipments, safe delivery and satisfaction guaranteed, or your money buck. MALSBY, SHn*P & CO., Dept M 41 S. Forsyth Street, ATLANTA, CEORCIA I Please mention the Southern Planter. BANK OF RICHMOND, Main and Ninth Street*. CAPITAL, 91,000.000 00. SURPLUS, M76,000.M^ Special attention prM to out-of-town accounts. Correspondence Invited. Three per cenl. Interest AMowed In Sayings Department Compounded Semi Annually. 38 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January^ 1909 Tubular "A" The latest model of the greatest cream separator ever built. The Tubular ' 'A' ' rep- resents everything good and desirable in cream separator construction. An advanced type of the best known sepa- rator in the world. The celebrated Tubulars are used by the best dairymen in every section of the earth where cows are milked. Our new illustrated cata- logue No. 290 free for the asking. THE SHARPIES SEPARATOR CO., West Chester, Penna. Chicago, III. Toronto, Can. Portland, Ore. San Francisco. Calil. r^ Let Us Send You ^ Our Book. _^ ELECTRIC STEEL WHEELS and the _^.. ELECTRIC HANDY WAGON. irbeelswiU Iniey, Ills, i »ni6k Cant work loo«e. A »er<« I make your old wagon new. Cataioi ELECTRIC Housekeepers should look up the ad- vertisement of the Bing Burner Co. The Mount Pleasant Poultry Farm has a prominent advertisement of Sin- gle Comb White Leghorns on another page. Dir. C. U. Gravatt is advertising seed corn this month. The Syracuse Breeders' Association has an announcement of interest to dairymen particularly elsewhere in this issue. Look up the advertisement of the Rex Manure Distributor advertised by John Blue. Major A. R. Venable, Jr., is using a liberal space this month in advertis- ing his well-known Jerseys and Rhode Island Red fowls. Mr. Warren Rice is offering Duroc- Jersey hogs of excellent breeding. The seed house of N. R. Savage & Son has a prominent advertisement in this issue. HARNESS By Mail Yon can buy cnstom-made /oak-lamifil haniessiiirectfroni oiir factory at wholesale prices. ou save two profits— the jobber's and dealer's. ^V■rlle for onr new il- ItiBtrateil catalogne and see for yonr- self just how nnieh money yon can save. All our harness is guaranteed and we leave you to be the judge. II you'renot satistled.nicmey back. Every farmer shunld have oiir booklet. Write to-day and ask for catalogue o. THE KING 1IAKNES8 CO., 16 Lake St., CIwcbo, TIoc" t^o-. N- Y. "CUTAWAY" TOOLS Clark's One Horse Market Garden or Grove Harrow is made reversible to throw the soil either to or from the plant. It is especially desirable for the small garden, truck or market gar- dener's use. This tool is used extensively among gardeners, and in Florida it is also used for orchard culture. It's a great labor saver. FREE TO FARMERS. By special arrangement Ratekin's big 1909 seed catalogue, with a sam- ple of "Diamond Joe's Big White" seed corn that made 153 bushels per acre, will be mailed free to every reader of this paper who is inter- ested in the crops they grow. This big book tells how to make the farm and garden pay. It's worth dollars to all who plant or sow. Write for it and mention this paper. The ad- dress is Ratekin's Seed House, Shen- andoah, la. Please mention the Southern Planter. CAHOON SETBD SOWER Those who have use for a hand seed sower should write to the Goodell Co., Antrim, New Hampshire, for a copy of the Seed Sower's Manual. This pamphlet describes fully all the merits of the Cahoon Seed Sower and shows very clearly that it is undoubt- edly the leading hand sower on the market. Tt is claimed for the Cahoon Sower that by its use you save seed, get an even, vigorous stand and big- ger crops, and that it will pay for it- self many times over every year. In addition to describing the Cahoon Seed' Sower, the Seed Sowers' Manual contains a lot of other valuable in- formation. It tells how to save seed and have bigger crops. And as all farmers are interested in this ques- tion, they should by all means write for a copy of this publication which contains so much of interest to them. By thus keeping abreast of the times and profiting by the discoveries of the leading investigators, success and a greater reward financially are assured. Write to-day for a copy of the Seed Sowers' Manual, which will be sent free on request. A Neat Binder for your back num- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Department. Made in Three Sizes. No. O, 1 horse with two gangs of 5 14- inch disks each. No. OO. Light 2 horse, two gangs, 6 14 inch disks each. No. OOO, Heavy 2 horse, two gangs, 7 14 inch disks each. Send to-day for our FREE booklet describing 120 styles and sizes of Cuta- way Tools. CUTAWAY HARROW CO., 861 Malu St , Hlsgannm, Conn. FOTATOES PAY Make them pay by using tlie machines that | really do the work- CUT, PLANT, SPRAY, DIG and SORT There's; nothing In potato ma- chinery up to ASPINWALL EQUIPMENT Write for copy of our free boolc telline how to make money, growing potatoes. ASPINWALL MFG. CO. 408 Sabin St., Jaclcson, Mich., U.S.A. Pionesr Makers of Potato Machinery The Improved New Stum p Pullar? Writelfor Prices Chamberltn VUg. Co., 01eB», N. T. 1909.] THE SOUTHEEN PLAI^TER The Only Harrow That Will Crush, Cut, LIff, Turn, Smooth and Level, fe^^ lowest priced, In ONE „ WT LIGHTEST WHGHT Operation RIDING HARROW MADE PLOWING ACME The only harrow suited , . . . '° every farmer's needs, every kind and every condition of soil. It is the " " Pulverizing Harrow, Clod Crusher and Leveler When you examine the construction of this harrow, and especially when you have tried it you will understand why it has always been the favorite and why it is recommended more than another harrows combined, in books written by agricultural authorities. Not an inch of soil escapes the sharp sloping knives, and these knives cut through to the undersoil, chopping the sod or trash buried by the plow and leaving it buried, instead of draKging it to the surface. Sizes f Pom 3 ft. to 1 7J^ ft. Wide The Acme is the lightest riding harrow made guaranteed against breakage, and will last a lifetime. Made of steel and iron. Ask your dealer. If he doesn't carry it. we 11 ship direct. Book for your farm library Free. Write us now for our valuable book by high authorities on Preparation of the Soil." It is an education in itself. We'll send complete cata- logue and prices also. We want you to see what our customers say of the Acme DUANE H.NASH, Inc. 146 Central Ave.. Millington. N. J, ONlYSi Prepaid to "iour Depot Here's a hand-mill thatal- way.s pleases. A larger and better mill for the money than any other. Grinds corn, wheat, rice,' coffee, hominy, etc. Instant- ly adjusted to prind as tine or coarse as desired. Fine for cracking grain torpoultry. Black Hawk GRIST MILL turns easy (see loiigr crank) (rrinils fast. Very durable, noth- intr to get out of order. Write now for free book A. H. PATCH, Mir. Hand Mills and Corn Shellers exclusively. Airents want- ed. ClorksvUle, Tenn. ONE MAN DOES WORK OF TWO With Iron A«re Kidins Cultl- vntors. You can >>nalM». 40 THE SOUTHERNS PLANTEK J uimaiy, Let Us QuotcYou Reduced Factory Prices On QuakerCity Mills The standard for 40 years and better than ever this year — but the price to you, the user, is much lower. We've cut out jobbers', dealers' and all middlemen's profits. Get the mill you want direct from factory On Free Trial Pati^*"* We want you to convince yourself at our risk that the Quaker City Mill grinds fastest, does the best work with least power and least trouble on your part. Ear corn, shelled com, all grains, separate or mixed, coarse, medium or the finest table meal — try the Quaker on all of .these. Grinds soft and wet corn just as well as dry corn. 11 Sizes— 22 Styles— From Hand Power to 20-Horse Power to Choose From Send No Money Our Free Trial is free! Just try the mill. That's all we ask. Make no deposit, either. And We Pay The Freight. We take all the risk. Write Today for Book, prices and guaranty. One of our mills will just meet your needs and fit your pocketbook. Specify Feed Mill Catalogue. TheSTRAUB & CO. 3737 Filbert St. W. PtiUadelphia. Pa. r FEARLESS ^ Manure Spreader The "Fearlkss" Spreader, built narrow, spreads wide, because the circular beater distributes outside the wheels. Covers evenly a six and one-half foot strip, spread- ing from a three foot box. Passes a farm pate easily as an ordinary heav,v wagon. Means fewer trips to the field and no driv- nsr over manure already spread. Write at once for free booklet. HARDER MFG. COMPANY BOX 82 Coblesklll,JV.Y. Rife Automatic Hydraulic Ram (Water Pumped by Water Power) No Attention — No Expense — Rons Con- tinuously. Country Homes— Formal Gardens- Farms— Town Plants — Irrigation Railroad Tanks— Dairies — Etc 7.000 in operation. 80;S efficiency developed. Catalogue and estimate Free, RIFE ENGINE GO. 81 1 3 TrfoHy Building, NEW YORK WEPAYSSOAMOSflTHSALARY and flumleti rig and all expensQH to Introduce poultry tmd slock powders; new plsn; steady work. Address BMLER COMPANY, X376, SPRINGFIELD, ILUNOIS. NOTABLE POULTRY BOOK. /// One of the most complete and thor- "oughly practical works of its kind that has come to our attention is a handbook of convenient size, entitled "Greider's Book on Poultry," issued each year by B. H. Greider, a recog- nized authority on this subject. The edition for 1909 illustrates sixty of the leading strains of chick- ens, turkeys, ducks, geese and pigeons, and gives information as to their qualities, characteristics, etc., that could scarcely be had from other sources. Various chapters of the book are devoted to breeding, build- ing houses and equipment, care and prevention of disease, egg production, etc., respectively, so that no import- ant points are left untouched. One of the special features of the 1909 edition is fifteen chromos, illus- trating as many breeds in the attrac- tive colors of their plumage. Some space is also devoted to Greider's Germicide, a preparation originated by Mr. Greider and said to be very effective in ridding fowls of lice, mites and disease: This book, which is bound to please every poultry enthusiast, will be mailed for ten cents, in coin or stamps by the author, B. H. Greider, Rheems, Pa. PAGE FENCE "JUBILEE YEAR." It's a pretty good record when a fence "stands up' ' for twenty-five years — and that is the record made by the Page Woven Wire Fence Co., of Adrian, Mich. This firm is cele- brating its quarter-centennial. Been making woven wire fence all the time, and at no time satisfied with any- thing less than the best that can be turned out. And that's the outspoken opinion of your "Uncle Samuel," too, because when the United States Government asks for bids on wire fence for Gov- ernment parks, Indian reservations, etc., the specifications mention that all bidders must figure on "Page fence or equal." The manufacturers of this fence tell us that it is in use by more than 800,- 000 farmers, stock and poultry rais- ers, dairymen and fruitgrowers, and this is surely a pretty solid endorse- ment. One of the good points in the Page Fence is its entire lack of weld- ed wires and short strands, the stay wire being one continuous piece, firmly secured at the top and bot- tom, and wrapped three times around every horizontal. This construction prevents the horizontal wires from sliding up and down, thereby spread- ing and inviting stock to attempt to enlarge the opening. These horizon- tal wires are coiled lengthwise, and are so elastic that even when stock stampedes into it, or falling trees crush it, it will spring right back into place again when the weight is re- I The FARMERS' GARDEN A Seed Drill and Wheel Hoe Is in- dispensable—not only in a Tillage garden but on largest farms. Farmers should grow all manner of vegetables and "live on theiutof tlie land." Should provide succu- lent roots for Cattle, Swine, Poultry, and save high priced feed stuff. Great labor-sav- ing tools of special value forthehome as well as the market gar- den. Send for free book. _MTEM*NMrej:0. '••'^ GRENIOTH.H. J. RQ Styles and Sizes •'^^AND FORTY YEARS AT IT hns established the standard by which others are judged In the American Drilling Machinery Rotary, Coring, Rock or Earth drilling, any depth, any size, thru any formation, for water, coal, oil or mineral prospect- ing, the "American" iB the standard. Oar new complete ' catalog is the ency- clopedia of the drill hole. The American Well Works Aurora, Illinois, U. S. A. ^iS^ffl^^"ifiESS5SsiSSs3!.a»-aw iKt Nfitl Bank Bldg., ChlcflKO. I Sydnor Punip & Well Co , Rlvbinund, Va. B lUtvkford Enicine >V«rk". j_^ Dept. 35, Rockford, 111. J|l TTie Engine that will pleaae you wm. ^ te contract or ^fP^M^ISr jMS^ ;; u buy writi for ^^^^SS^^fT y o T proposl- '**?«' ■ .BSk tian Neat-Nobby-Handy. All Styles 3 to 30 h. p. "s ENGINES FOR SALE. j Ten horse traction $260; 10 bora* portable, fl^O; 12 horse portable. |200; 6 horse boiler and engine, $90; 1 hora* gasoline engine, $40; 3 horse, $60; 6 horse, $126; 10 horse, $176. Boilers and engines from 1 to 100 horse carried Id stock for Immediate shipment. Casey Boiler Works, SprtoKfield. OhI«. HUVEY BOLSTER SPRINQS 9 CORDS IN ID HOURS BY ONE MAS. It's KIVG OP THE WOOnS. Sotm money and baclachp. Send for FREE illus. catalog showing latest Improje- ment. and testimonials (rom thousands. First ordergets agency. «3l(liD7 SawloK Macb. Co.. 158 E.Harrisoo Su.Chicajo. III. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 4:1 BaRcaims in 2nd Hand Machinery, THB WATT PLOW COMPANY, Richmond, Va. 1 — 15 H. P. (8x10 cylinder) Pitts En- Clsr and boiler. Mounted on Steel U heeU. 1 — 8 H. P. Gelser En^ne and Boiler on wheels in lirst-claHs condition. 1—10 H. P. GelMer Bnerlne and Boiler un wheels, in flue condition. 1 — 12 H. P. Gelser Engrine and BoUer on wheels In good coudltlon, 1 — 12 H. P. Ames Gngrlne and Boiler on wheels. 1.— 20 H. P. Gelner Knsrine and Boiler on wheels In first class condition. 1 — No 2 American Saw Mill with saw and belts as good as ne^r. 1 — No. 1 Lane Saw Mill with S2-inch saw, all beltM. One swiug cut olf •aw. Both in good order. 1 1 Inch, 4-sided Moldcr. »— 22-inrh Planer, Matcher and Mold- der complete with countershaft and pulleys. We Invite your correspondence and will gladly give any Information de- sired. THE WATT PLOW CO., f 426 E. Main St., Richmond, Va, De LOACH Z'/z to 200 H. P. m ^/nama Stettin, Gano lln e and Wn ter Poorer Plaaers, ShloKle MIIIn nnil Corn MllU. WE PAY THE FREIGHT. Send for Cn tii lo^ue. DeLoach Sllll Mfic. Co.. Urldtfeportj Ala. Itox :£tf5 When a mechanicaJ device helps the bank account any stock- raiser should become interested. I- LEADS TO- KejstoDo Debomer does It ioslftotlj. CleftD, neftt, painlesa. Pree bot kU t. M. ▼. PHILLIPS, Box 46. Fomeroy, Pa. MORE MILK BETTER BEEF Cattle Instrument Case "Easy to Use"— no Veterinary ^^^^ experience necessary. Con- ^^P tains S;).UO Milk Fever Outfit find eight otlier "Easy to Use" Cat- tle Instruments needed by every cow o\vner. Complete in Oak Cnsc $10 no", regular value $15.00, sent prepaid with "Easy to Use" dir<-c- tionson receipt of SlO. 00. Send (or Free B.ioklct ' 2;j G. P. FILLING k SON CO., Arch St., Philadelphia, I'a. p A| VP^I^'"* Tbrm Without Milk. ^•'^'-' * *-"^ Booklet Free. •S. T. Beverldge & Co , Richmond, Va. Please mention the Southern Planter. leased. It's a fence that Jack Frost can't damage either, when he turns his cold weather loose the fence con- tracts, of course, but when the freez- ing spell lets up you'll find the fence in its original condition. It is a most accommodating fence to use on any and every sort of ground — over the hills — down in the hollows — it adjusts itself to any conditions. In honor of their "Jubilee Year," the makers of this fence have just is- sued a "Jubilee Edition" catalogue, which will be sent free for the ask- ing. It tells how Page Fence is made, how liquid steel is tested, and gives many other bits of interesting inform- ation pertaining to the various pro- cesses of manufacture. A postal card addressed to Page Woven Wire Fence Co., Adrian, Mich., will bring it to you. EFFICIENT HOUSE HEATING. To every housekeeper who studies economy and efficiency in house heat- ing, the plan of having auxiliary heat- ing apparatus to the regular system will appeal with peculiar force. In very cold weather the usual house furnaces, stoves or boilers have to be driven to the limit, and even then there are many days when still more heat is needed in certain rooms. With a Perfection Oil Heater, the trouble and expense of driving the furnace can be greatly reduced. The "Perfection" is a handsome oil heater, finished in japan, nickel mount- ed. It is equipped with a safety burn- er which cannot be turned too high or too low, and the heater can be car- ried from room to room with perfect safety. It also has a smokeless de- vice. The "Perfection" will warm chilly hallways, the bath room, the break- fast room, any room that happens to be cold, in a very few minutes after being lit. When too warm for the regular heating apparatus, and too cold to do without heat entirely, the "Perfection" will keep the home com- fortable. Another great contributor to home comfort is the Rayo Lamp. Its light is soft, steady and easy upon the eyes. The Rayo is all metal except the shade, is equipped with the latest im- proved burner, which makes it in every way safe to light and handle and overcomes the danger of carry- ing about a glass lamp. Dealers everywhere handle Perfec- tion Heaters and Rayo Lamps. Nansemond Co., Va., Apl. 23, '08. I like the Southern Planter very much, it contains some very valuable information for me. F. P. MITCHELL. Dinwiddie Co., Va., Mar. 13, 1908. I like the Southern Planter so well that I do not want to be without it. W. G. HAWKS. 5HIP HE YOUR OLD METALS HIDES RUBBER SCRAP IRON Car Lot5 a Specialty 50,000 Hides Wanted Write for Prices. BatiB&ction Guaranteed. No CommiBBionB. Ohbceb Sent Samb Day Fekight Bills Abb Marked Vat: Clarence Cosby, B«Ubllsh«4 1890. RICHHOND, VA. Labgbst Dbalbh in Scrap Iron, Metals, Hides, Etc., in the South. • REFEKENCES: National Bank of Virgfin (, Bank of Richmond, BradatieetB and Don. 42 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, FARMERS- INCREASE YOUR INCOME We WRnt Inrnipre to net as our Agents '<'r tiie Superi- or Wire Fence. Big money cnu be ina<)f 111 o>li) nines. Tlio Sii]>ei or Win? FeiiCf Is llie l*8t frtrm fence niftile. It IB conainictt.lol big, strong, ll»e. Springy sleol wire, "H iK-nvtiy yalvan- 1 zed, securely bound totfcther wflh the ^Superior Heavy Weigtit Lock. Thle fence aelli ally, not only on its own nierltB, but ^tbrougli oui- extensive advertlBlng. Write for catalog and our Interesting Agents' ' proposition. THE SUPERIOR FENCE CO. Dept.J, Cleveland, Ohio The only abso- lutely successf u 1 single strand barb wire ever made. M. M. S. Poultry Fence Saves 50% We make the most complete line of Field, Hok, Poultry and Lawn Fencing in the country. Write for our new catalogue. OeKALB rENCE CO., - DeKALB, ILL. Southwestern OflBce and Warehouse. Kansas City, Mo. BALL BEARING AUTOMATIC TF NOT THE BEST ^ AUTOMATIC OATB ON THE MARKET SEND IT BACK I MOliEyBEFUNDepIFNaTSATlSFACTOriY L /^' IN EVEISt' V/Ay "'-' Ey^.ADAMS. STATION A. TOPEKA.KAI-1. THE NEW CENTURY GATE CAN be opened or closed from your wagon by small child. No Eprings, no hinges, no cast ■ ings, no cog-wheels, no wood, no saging. no draging. So sira- ple. so easy, no harness and almost no machinery; nothing to wear out or break, nothing to be getting out of fix. Not afTecled by drifting or deep snow, sleetor ice. Always ready for uso and will last a life-time. A model of simpli- city, durability and cheapness. If there is no Agent in your locality, please write New Centnry Steel, Wire & Irtm Works. e02 S. REGISTEP ST. BALTIMORE, MO ALVIfJlYS IN ORDER MANLOVE Automatic Gate Saves time, adds to value, safety, beauty and pleas- ure of home. MANLOVE GATE CO., 272 E. Huron St~ CHICACO, ILLS. LAWN FENCE Uany designs. Cheap *< wood. 82 page Catalogs* I free. Specia I Prices tt' Churches and Cemeteries. Coiled Spring Fence Co Box Q Winchester tni Poultry. Old fashioned (galvanized. Klas- tlc BprlngBteel. Sold direct to farmera at manufacturere prices. Write for particulars. Ward Fence Co., Box 5 1 7 Decatur, lod. FREE SAMPLE OF ROOFING YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAINT. The makers of Amatite Roofing have advertised their goods very ex- tensiveljs but the mineral surface proposition is unfamiliar to many peo- ple who do not see how it is possible to make a flexible, pliable roofing with a surface of real stone. Any man will recognize that a min- eral surface will wear longer, for in- stance, than a painted surface, but one has to see how Amatite is made to really appreciate its advantages. The manufacturers, therefore, distrib- ute samples very freely, and you can get one very easily by addressing a postal card to the manufacturers' nearest office. Address The Barrett Manufacturing Company, Mew York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Cleveland, Allegheny, Cincinnati, Kan- sas City, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Boston, London, Eng. 200 RECIPES FOR ENTERPRISING HOUSEKEEPERS. Every woman who prides herself Uipon the variety and tastiness of her "table" will be interested in the new book of recipes by Helen Louise Johnson. The important point about Miss Johnson's recipe book, which is called the "Enterprising Housekeeper," is that it contains over 20'0 tested re- cipes calling for the use of meats, fowl and other things left over from previous meals. This book will be sent free to any woman sending her name and address to The Enterprise Manufacturing Company of Pa., 223 Dauphin Street, Philadelphia. The primary reason for distributing the cook book "Enterprising House- keeper" is to demonstrate the possi- bilities of the "Enterprise" Meat and Food Chopper in the preparation of deliciously apipetizing dishes that con- tribute both to the pleasure of the table and to economy in household maintenance. The ■ Enterprise" is the only true Meat and Food Chopper that actually cuts meat so that each minute piece retains its goodness and flavor. The "Enterprise" cuts by means of a four bladed steel knife and perforated steel cutting plate that does the work thor- oughly. With the "Enterprise" Chopper and the "Enterprising Housekeeper" the housewife is ready for guests expect- ed or unexpected, knowing that her table will be a credit to her ability as a versatile cook and housekeeper. Dinwiddle Co., Va., Mar. 14, 1908. I consider the Southern Planter the best farm paper for our section of the country and would not try to farm without its help. B. P. MORRISON. "■•oc »»«* Genasco Ready Roofing is made of Trinidad Lake Asphalt. The ancient Egyptians knew the waterproofing value of nat- ural asphalt, and used it in stone- work construction. Modern Egyptians use Gen- asco Ready Roofing because they know its value. They know that Trinidad Lake Asphalt makes Genasco absolutely water- proof and wonderfully enduring. A written guarantee backed by a thirty-two-million-dollar com- pany is in every roll Mineral or smooth surface. Ask your dealer for Genasco, and don't take a substitute. Be sure the Genasco trade-mark is on every roll. Write for Book 62 and samples. THE BARBER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY Largest producers of asphalt, and largest manufacturers of ready roofine in the world. PHILADELPHIA New York San Francisco Chicago Youi Own Ferfilizif at Small Cost with . WILSON'S PHOSPHATE MIIU Promtta(OH.P. AlaoBoM .Catters, hand and powax I for tbe poalttymea; j^i BndalieU millB. (unUy Kriat mills, aorap OAke mlUi. SaadfM eataloKo x. $100 thnt the 20th CENTURY FARM GATE is the most isimple and [practical J farm gate lever produc- led. Do you 1 w a n t to 'make mon- ey? H. M. MYERS, Lodf, Ohio. Sole owner Pats. U. S. and Canada. 15 Cents a Rod Fora22-lnchHogFencej lOcfor 26-lnchj 10c for Sl-lnch; 22 l-2c for 8t-lneh; SJc for a 47-lneh Farm Fence. 50-Inch Poultry Fence 37c. Lowest prices ever made. Sold on 30 days trial. Catalocrfree. Wrlteforlttoday. KITSELMAN BROS., Box 14. MUNCIE, IND. Always mention The Southern Planter when writing advertisers. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER GOOD'S ^TKfoM" SOAP No. 3 Best for spraying Trees, Plants, Shrubs. Protects Berries, small Fruits, Flowers, ■Grapes, Cabbages, etc. KILLS SAN JOSE SCALE Sure death to all parailtes and insects. Con- tains active fertilizers. No salt, sulphur, mineral oils or other sub- stances to harm soil or trees. Endorsed by U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. lamoc RnnH oRio'nal 9S9 n. front st., JdllICO UUUU, MAKER HHIUDELPHIA. Defender Sprayer All brass, easiest work- ing, most powerful, auto- matic mixer, expansion valves, double strainer. Catalogue of Pumps and Treatise on Spraying free. Agents Wanted. J. F. QMjloTi, Box 82 CatsklU, N. 7. Which Spray Pump shall you buy? Buy the most scientifically constructed pump. Buy the Spray Pump that fully meets the demands oE the Gov- ernment Agricultural Scientists and all Practical Fruit Growers. These pumps are widely known as DEMING SPRAYERS and are made in 23 different styles of high class, high pressure machines for use in small gardens or immense orchards. Write for our 1909 catalog \\-ith Spraying Chart. Add 4 cents to cover postage^ and receive •'Spraying for Prof it, a guidebook on suppressini^ all inju- rious insects and fungous diseases. THE DEMING COMPANY, 715 Depot St., Salem, Ohio SPRAYED GET THE BEST A Good Spray Pump earns big profits and lasts for years THE ECLIPSE is a good pump. As practical fruit growers we were using the common sprayers in our own orchards — found their defects and then invented The EcUpsc. Its success practically forced us into manu- facturing on a large scale. You take no chances. We have done all the experi- menting. Large fully Illustrated Catalogue and Treatise on Spraying — Free. MORRILL. & niORLEY, rtenton Harbor, Mich. . IT PAYS TO SPRAY The Iron Ajte4-ro-w Sprayer gives perfect eatiBmction. Puts solution ju3t where needed and in fog-liko mist. Pump delivers spray undel high pressure, thus reaching every part of vine, effeetuallykilliDg bugs and preventing blight. Has Orchard .Spraying attacli' ment. Write for free catalog illustrat- Ing this and other Iron Age tools. ITonl* Straln«r Freventa Clogging Baleman lUlg. Co.. Bo)>i678 THE MACHINE THAT BEATS THE CROSS-CUT SAW. We are showing here an illustra- tion of the folding sawing machine, manufactured by the Folding Sawing Machine Co., of Chicago. Most read- ers of this paper are familiar with it. HCNS g'ST I X — K >i — I — SAWS DOWK We know that a great many of our readers are using it at the present time. A great many more should be using it. They certainly would be do- ing so ii they knew what it would do and save for them. In the first place, it is a machine which can be operated successfully by one man. It makes fast work of saw- ing, and makes the labor easy. It is equally adaptable to small jobs, like the cutting of cord wood, or to the large jobs like cutting up timber for a sawmill. A single operator can saw down trees with it and cut them up into posts, cross ties or saw logs. In this respect, as in every other respect, it is better than +he cross-cut saw. One man will saw as much wood with this folding sawing machine as two men can with a cross-cut saw. It is perfectly obvious, therefore, that it saves the expense of the extra man. While the machine is simple in con- struction and very light, it is unusu- ally strong. There is no better saw blade manufactured anywhere than those used in this folding sawing ma- chine. When one sawing job is completed, the operator simply folds it up like a jack-knife and carries it off to an- other. It is easier to carry to and from work than the cross-cut saw, and is not nearly so dangerous to handle. If you are chopping cord wood or making cross ties, or have trees to cut for log posts or other timber, this machine will be invaluable to you. The Folding Sawing Machine Co., of Chicago, which manufacture it, al- ways welcome inquiries. They will be glad to tell you more about it. If in- terested, write them and give them an opportunity to tell you just how good it is. "SUNSHINE" SPRAYER Do You Spray Your TREES, VINEYARDS, PLANTS and VEGETABLES ? Grenloch, N. 1 A PROPHECY. George Ade says that when a cer- tain college president in Indiana, a clergyman, was addressing the stu- dents in the chapel at the beginning of the college year, he observed that it was "a matter of congratulation to all the friends of the college that the year had opened with the largest freshman class in its history." Then, without any pause, the good man turned to the lesson for the day, the third Psalm, and began to read In a voice of thunder: " 'Lord, how are they increased that trouble me!'" — Lippincotts. Fig. 825 — Pump with automatic agitator and two spray leads. Spraying is a necessity — To spray properly a good Pump Is a necessity. Our "Sunshine" Sprayer is, we claim, the only durable, heavy, first-class Sprayer that can be Ij bought at a price within the reach of small fruit growers. Write us for full LClrculars and prices. descriptive The Crestline Mfg. Co. CRESTLINE PUMP WORKS Crestline, Ohio. ESTABLISHED 1903 44 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, Model Incubators and Brooders Make Easy Big Profits in Poultry Because tlie Model Incubator is built to hatch chickens. The Model is the only "automatic" hatcher. The famous Model Thermostat controls the temperature absolutely. The Moilel Automatic Moisture Renulator controls the moisture absolutely, turning it off and on as needed. Because Model Brooders raise every chick. They are light, warm, profusely ventilated; sanitary and easily kept so. The Model Brooder Uotlleis the chick. Mv 64-page book giving the profits in "I--ggs, Broilers and Roasters," to- gether with catalog, mailed on request. GHAS. A. CYPHERS, , 359 Henry St., Buffalo, N.Y. POULTRV DIARY is our new book f >r the use of poultry rais- ers. Keep accoxmt of your eggs, chicks and profits. Our Diary shows how and also tells about our new Incubators. It tells why our prices are so low. The Diary is free. Better write for it today. Tell us if you are thinking of buy- ing an Incubator and what size you want. , We pay freight. Geo. Ertel Co., Quincy, lU. :] Hatcli With tlie Least ^ Cost Per Chick That is what we guarantee you can do with the Invincible Hatcher Try It and If It don't produce more strong, healthy chicks than anyotherinciibator.reirardless of price, send It back. 50-Egg Siie Only $4.00. Same low prices on larprer Hatchers. Brooders and Supplies. Write for 17ii->iage FREE catalopue. Th} United Factories Co., Dept.X G- Cleveland, O. Meal "^^SZT Incubator 25 years of experience in it. Tried and proven. Makes re- sults certain. Send for great free book, "Poultry for Prof- it." 128 pages, practical, re- liable. Worth dollars for fine pictures alone. Free. Send today to J. W. Miller Co.. Box 3 12, Freeport. III. Hatch Chickens Steam Stahl's "Excelsior** and "Wooden Hen** Incubators are fiiruous for heir hatthiiif* record.^*. Perfectly designed, well cou- structed, satisfac- tory in every detail — require but little atten- tion. 50 to COO eges. Catiilogue ^ free si. ^GE0.H.STAHL.B0Xi4.CQurNCT. FUMA kills Prairie Doers, Wood- Chucka, Gophers and Grain Insects. "The whwels of the Gods grind • slow, but exceedingly small." 8o the weevil, but you can stop their grind with rVHA CARBON BI-SULPHIDB aa others are doing:. It fumigates poultry houses and kills hen lice. Bdvrard R. Taylor, Pens Yan, N. T. ■WANTED - Bills to Collect - In all portions of the CTnltal Btatoa No collection, no charge. Agsnciai wanted erery where; 2B years' expe- rience. FALMORK'S COLLBJCTIOI* AQBNCT, til Main St., Richmond. Va THE SUN, Baltimore, Md., now sells for one cent, and can be had of every dealer, agent or newsboy at that price. All subscribers in District of Columbia, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and through- out the United States can get the Sun by mail at one cent a copy. The Sun at one cent is the cheap- est high-class paper in the United States. The Sun's special correspond- ents throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, China, South Afri- ca, the Philippines, Porto Rico, Cuba and in every other part of the world, make it the greatest newspaper that can be printed. Its Washington and New York bu- reaus are among the best in the Unit- ed States and give The Sun's readers the earliest information upon all im- portant events in the legislative and financial centers of the country. The Fai-mer's Paper. The Sun's market reports and commercial col- umns are complete and reliable, and put the farmer, the merchant and the broker in touch with the markets of Baltimore, Norfolk, Charleston, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and all other important points in the United States and other countries. All of which the reader gets for one cent. The Woman's paper. The Sun is the best type of a newspaper morally and intellectually. In addition to the news of the day, it publishes the best features that can be presented, such as fashion articles and miscellaneous writings from men and women of. note and prominence. It is an edu- cator of the highest character, con- stantly stimulating to noble ideals in Individual and national life. The Sun is published on Sunday as well as every other day of the week. By mail the Daily Sun. $3 a year; including the Sunday Sun, $4.50. The Sunday Sun alone, $1.50 a year. Address A. S. Abell Company, pub- lishers and proprietors. Baltimore, Md. CRESTLINE SPRAY PUMPS. The Crestline Mfg. Co., Crestline, O., is offering an excellent spray pump in another column. It calls it the "Sun- shine." It is well made, with solid brass upper and lower cylinders, brass plunger, brass valve seat, an extra large air chamber and with either automatic or pressure agitators. All kinds of nozzles for different spray- ing mixtures are, of course, supplied. Look up the ad. and send for circu- lars giving Illustrations, full particu- lars and a spray calendar. Chesterfield Co., Va.. Sept. 5, '08. 1 take a number of farm journals, but the Southern Planter is the cream of all. G. W. FOSTER Orchard Harrow Will not cut the roots of fruit trees or arape vines. Depth of cutting out middle or ends regulated by easy moving gang hinges. Disks adjustable to any angle, regu- lating the amount of soil thrown. May be set to cover or throw soil away from roots. Works well on side hill or on level or even soil. Solid or cnt ont disks. £ight or ten disks. Steel frame, one piece. No other farm iinplement more quickly repays its cost. Note: — Extension Frame Attachment cut to width of 10 feet. Write today for 1909 Library describing all the Johnston farm tools. The Johnston Harvester Co., Boi228 Balaria, N.Y. PERFECT POTATO PLANTING Every farmer knows tlie importance of proper potato planting. Here's a machine that does It perfectly. Has none of the faults common with com- mon planters. Opens the furrow perfectly, drops the seed correctly, covers i t uni formly.andbestof all '_._.''^'^ ^^ W Iron Ajfe never bruises or if\^B^ (Improved Robiiinn) punctures the ^ ft ^\ Potato Planter seed. Send a ^ «• -^ » postal for our free boon:. No Misses ** No Doubles No Troubles BATEMAN MFG. CO., Boi 1 GRENLOCH, N. J. Trappers MAKE MORE MONEY Copy of monthly magazine, Hunter- Trader-Trapper, 128 or more pages, about steel traps, snares, deadfalls, trapping secrets, raw fuis dogs, gluseng. big game hunting, etc., 10 cents. Catalog describing magazine and books on Trapping, Prospecting, Bee Hurting, Gin- seng Growing, etc., Free. Address at once. A R. Harding Publishing Co , Box 719 Columbus, 0. WANTED ACTIVE, ENERGETIC MEN to represent us; profitable, permanent position; hustlers can make big money; exclusive territory, cash weekly ad- vances; complete canvassing outfit free. Teachers, students, farmers, and others find our business profitable. Write immediately for our liberal of- fer. W. T. HOOD * CO., Old Dominion Nurseries, Dept DX.,. Rtcbtnond. Va. lyoy.j THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 45 Paint Wi Kemarkable Discovery That Cnts Down the Cost of Paint Seventy- Five Per Cent. A Free Trial Package is Mailed to Every- one Who Writes. A. L. Kice, a promlneut manufacturer of Adams, Is. Y., has discovered a process of making a new kind of paint without the use of oil. Recalls It Powdrpalnt. It comes in the form of a dry powder and all that is required Is cold water to make a paint weather proof, fiie proof and as durable as oil paint. It adheres to any surface, wood, stone or brick, spreads and looks like oil paint and costs about one-fourth as much. Write to Mr. A. L. Rice, Manuf'r., 2 Noith St., Adams, N. Y., and he will send you a free trial package, also roloreard and full Informa- tion showing you how you can save a good many dollars. Write to-day. Write for prices. ECONOMY SILO Strong and air-light, but simple in con- strue tion and easy to erect. Doors are continuous from bottom to top, fit snugly — no spoiled ensilace — and are easily opened and Ll.i=;ed without tools of any kind. Hoops form a cr^nvement permanent ladder. Made from best materials and fully guaranteed. \'. rite today for free illustrate 1 catalogue with* experience ofusers. Fconotny Silo & Mf^., Co. Box 38 O Frederick, Md. r""00/3 70 LIGHT Without ex»ra cost. Fqoal I to pas or electricity with a 'BIKG' GLASS TOPLAMP BURNER ' It fits comraoa lampp. Toad- ) wiU send postpaid, one to a family for iler's name ard 2jc to pay for packlog and postage. Either No. 1 orNo.2size. Dept 11 Bin^ Burner Co., MiDoeapolis, Minn. JOHNSTON'S BEST WATER SYSTEM affords you evei-y con venience of City water, i Fire protection, adds 3 value to proper'y, cuts outv.-ater tax and labor Freiprht prepaid. Writes forcomplete literature. JOHNSTON MFG. CO., DEJdge Bloi, Ka:3ss City, Uo. STUMP PULLER Warranted the most practical ma- chine made. One man can lift 20 tons. Made in 3 styles, 10 sizes. Screw, Cable and Hand Power. We manufacture a Tile Ditcher and best CORN HARVES- TER ever made. Cuts two rows with one horse. Agents wanted. Write for catalogue. H. L. BENNETT & CO., Box 14. Westervlll ■. HOW TO FEED CATTLE. A very costly mistake, often made by farmers and cattle feeders, is fail- ure to maintain the digestive func- tions of their feeding animals at a healthy, normal activity. Ignorance lies at the bottom of this more often than carelessness. No one purposely chooses a course likely to diminish Yet it is a fact, capable of demon- stration, that many a thrifty steer or good milch cow loses, through too heavy feeding and an over-taxed di- gestive system, the power of healthy assimilation, and "goes back" until the gain of months is lost. One course alone promises immun- ity from such disaster — a regular, daily tonic-dose, composed of elements proven beneficial, for each animal. This is "The Dr. Hess Idea." Pros- perous feeders follow it, and their success is teaching others to do so. In fact, "The Dr. Hess Idea" is the only common-sense rule for the care of farm animals. The heartiest steer with the best appetite can't take an extra heavy ra- tion every day — such as a feeder al- ways gives when hurrying a "bunch" to market — without getting "off feed" sooner or later; it isn't possible. Now, then, to begin right, start with the first mess of grain and give a little of Dr. Hess Stock Food (a tonic) with it. Follow this course right up to the finish, and you will market fine ani- mals at a satisfactory profit. The reason is plain when you know the nature of the preparation. Dr. Hess Stock Food (a tonic) contains elements which strengthen digestion. Do not think of it for an instant as being itself a food. It is not intended to take the place of grain or hay or corn fodder. The feeder using it gives his regular balanced ration each day. in measure and proportion as he has always done. The theory of this tonic is "assistance to nature." We have just said that it strengthens diges- tion," and that js exactly the mission of Dr. Hess Stock Food in the ani- mal economy. It makes a steer lay on a lot of .good, solid flesh in less time than he would without it, be- cause it strengthens digestion. It is a well known fact that but a certain proportion of the food eaten can di- gest, anyway; the rest, is of neces- sity, waste. But to increase this di- gestible proportion to the maximum is evidently wise, because assimila- tion always keeps pace with diges- tion, and, of course, the benefit is seen in the better condition of the animal. Dr. Hess Stock Food makes a cow increase her milk flow, for the same reHSon. It helps n hog to fat in thp shortest time possible, and it puts all domestic animals in prime condition, curing many of the minor stock ail- ments. If you tr\' it and fail of good results your money will be refunded. AGRICULTURAL LIME. PLAIN ROCK OR SHELL LIUE BAQB OB BULK SPECIAL FINE HYDRATED LIME rOR DKILLINQ. If in the market for any grade and any quantity of LAND LIME Write for our price Ustpjirticalars. T. C. ANDREWS & CO., Inc. NOBFOLK, - • • - VA. I Nitrate of Soda Nitrate Sold in Original Bags NITRATE AGENCIES CO. 64 Stone Street. New York Reyser Building. Baltimore. Md. 36 Bay Street. East. Savannah. Ga. 305 Baronne Street, New Orleans, La. 140 Dearborn Street, Cliicago. 111. Holcombe & Co.. 24 California Street San Francisco, Cal. 603-4 Oriental Block, Seattle, Wash. Address Office Nearest Ton Orders for All Quantities Promptly Fillect— Write for Quotations ^ ^ A Grent Discovery. DROPSY CURED with vegre- table remedies; re- moves all symptons of dropsy In 8 to 20 days; 30 to 60 days effects permanent cure. Trial treat- *inent furnished free to every sufferer; nothing fairer. For circulars, test!-, monials and free trial treatment write DR. H. H. GRKISIV'S SONS, Atlanta. Ga. PRACTICAL FARMING" Prof. W. F. Maasey's latest and be«t book is now on sale. It rbtaila for ll.EO. and Is worth it. We shall b« very pleased to send you a copy at above price and will Include a year's subscription to The Southern Plantar. Remember, we deliver the book anA give you a whole year'» subscriptl** for the price of the book. $1.69. SOVTHTBRN PL,ANTBR, Rtekm«a<, Va. 46 THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER [January, PATENTS Make Your Idle Money Earn You Interest Write the FIRST NATIONAL, BANK of Richmond, Virginia, for Information concerning Its certificates of deposit, so arranged that One Per Cent, may be collected every Fonr Month* through your nearest bank or store. Our experience proves this form for savings to be the most satisfactory plan yet devised for deposits of $100.00 or more. Our Capital and Earned Surplua 1* $1,600,000 John B. Pnrcell, Prealdent. Jno. BI. Mtller, Jr., Vlce-Pres. Cashier Chaa. R. Burnett, Asst. Cashier. J. C. JopUn, Aast. Cashier. FARMERS Insure Your Buildings, Live Stock, produce, Etc., in Virginia Division, ' FARMERS' MUTUAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. Beat security. Property insured, 1500,000. Average cost per $1,000 per year, $5.00. Territory limited to coun- ties of Chesterfield, Amelia, Powhatan, Nottoway, Dinwiddle, Prince George, Surry, Charles City, New Kent and James City. For plan and memberBhlp write to _ . . .1 OHARIiBS N. PRIBND, Geaeral AseBt, Chester, Va. Organized J anuary 9, 1899. SECURED ' OR FEE _ RETURNED Send sketch for free report as^to patentability. Guide Book and What to Invent, with valuable list of inven- tions wanted s«nt free. One million dollars offered for one invention; $16,000 for others. Patents secured by us advertised free in World's Progress. Sample free. EVANS & WI1.KINS, 848 P Street, W^ashln gton, P. C. ABOUT PATENTS Full Information Without Charge. Onp free books tell WHAT TO IN- VENT and HOW TO OBTAIN A PAT- ENT. Write for them. Send skstch for free opin- ion as to patentability. We advertise i^atents for sale free. Patent obtained or fee returned. Highest class of _^ Kervices. Ask for references. W^OODWARD & CHANDLEE, Registered Atterneys, 1237 F. Street, Washington, D. C. "^Feeds and Feeding^' AND The Southern Planter f*r only $3.S6, InelnAinc tellTeiT •< the beok. This is ProfMwer Hoivt'b gTMit werk en Feeds and FeMlMg Stack &nd is the recovnls«d staadari •TUTWhere. Krery one with half dos«n head ef stock sheald hare It Southern Plantert Richmond, Va. Always mention The Southern Planter when writing advertisers. THE RECORD OF DAN PATCH. His Owner Gives Facts in Regard to the World's Champion. Editor Southern Planter: During the past few months I have noticed the various comments printed about Dan Patch and his 1908 per- formances. Some of these have been written in all fairness to the fastest horse that has ever lived, and have been based on facts. Others seem to have been written under pressure of prejudice or based on absolute ignor- ance. We have many truly great and fast horses in this country, and new ones will develop from time to time. As a horse breeder, I certainly believe this or I would not continue in the busi- ness. I do not wish to appear as trying to .detract from the greatness of any horse, but simply to state facts about Dan Patch. Early in the summer I stated that Dan Patch was faster than ever, and that although he was twelve years old, he would pace the fastest mile in his life. Dan's first fast mile this year was the last week of August, when he paced a mile in 2:00 with every eighth in fifteen seconds. At that time I told Hersey that his first mile proved my statement, and that it was the easiest and best mile I ever saw Dan pace, and I saw his males in 1:55 1-4 and in 1:55. Dan's second performance was a mile in 1:58 3-4 finished where a tremendous crowd had taken possession of the track, with just room enough for Dan to pass between the crowding people. His third mile was in 1:58, and his fourth mile was paced in 1:57 1-4. On October 11th, at Lexington, Dan paced the first quarter in twenty-nine seconds, and the second quarter in twenty-seven and one-half seconds, a 1:50 clip. He was at the half in 56% seconds, a 1:53 clip, and at the three-quarters in 1:25%. At the seven-eights the pacemaker, driv- en, by Scot Hudson, broke a blood vessel, and slackened down enough to Short Dan's tremendous stride of twenty-two feet, and yet Dan Patch finished that mile in 1:561^,, which all fair-minded men must acknowl- edge was by far the fastest and great- est mile in the life of the fastest har- ness horse in the world. Hersey states that when this happened that Dan was going easy, and was not tiring, and that, barring the accident to pacemaker, Dan would have surely beaten 1:55. In no other year has Dan ever started out with a mile in 2:00, and then reduced it every per- formance. His last mile is absolute proof that Dan Patch, in his twelfth year, was faster than ever, which is doubly remarkable from the fact that Dan has been performing these world famous miles for six years. From some of the comments I have -ANNOUNCEMENT- Owing to the many letters re- ceived, relative to crop rotation and formulae for tlie home mixing of fertilizer, and tlie amount of time and labor necessary to intelligently indite my replies, I have determined to give up some other work, and de- vote some time at regular intervals to correspondence of this character, making a nominal charge, gradu- ated to accord with my earning ca- pacity at other lines of work else- where. I, therefore, invite my friends, the public to write me freely concern- ing Agricultural Matters . A state- ment of the value of the time spent in framing my replys will accom- pany each letter, and the amount mentioned be due me only when my correspondent is satisfied of its value to liimself. North, Mathews Co., Va. ACCIDENTS HAPPEN EVERY DAY PROMPT APPLICATION OF 'YAGER'S f CREAM CHLOROFORM LINIMENT Prevents Serious Results. rFOR> SPRAINS, BRUISES, STRAIINS,SORE MUSCLES. CUR ESI RHEUMATISM, LAME BACK, Etc. ALL DEALERS SELL IT. BALTI A\0 R E Men Wanted Quickly g;;..'(/^e%ss SSO.OOaxpanaaallowaoce first month. No experience reqaired, HANAaER, Dapk »0 886 WABASH AVKNUE, CHICAOO 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 47 "RARVA" MEAT MEAL. 85 per cent. Protein, 7 per cent. Fat la a POULTRY FOOD Free from preservatives, chemicals or forelg-n matter of any descrip- tion. It Is a meat builder, bone- maker and EGG PRODUCER. It 13 the lean fibre of beef, clean and pure, appetizing and odorless. Thor- oughly dry, ready to feed, or may be used In the mash, as you pre- fer. Sample on request. Sack, 100 lbs. - - - $3.25. RICHMOND ABATTOIR, Box 267, Dept. M Richmond, Ta. Send for the "Rarva" Booklet. Lump Jaw The first remedy to sue Lump Jaw was i-^'^ Flemlo^'s Lump Jaw Care and It remains today the standard treat- ment, with jears of sucoess back of it, known to be a onre and snaranteed to cnre. Don't experiment with sabstitutes or Imitations. Use it, no matter how old or bad the case or what else you may have tried— jonr money back if Fleming's Lump Jaw Onre ever fails. Our fair plan of eell- ln«. together with exhaustive information on Lamp Jaw and its treatment, ia given in Flemlnc's Test-Pocket Veterinary Adviser Most Toledo, Ohio. HORSES Going Blind. Bar- ry Co., Iowa City, la. Can cure. seen printed, the readers would be led to believe that it was a very ordi- nary event for a horse to pace faster miles at twelve years of age than any other pacer has approached at any age. I am sure that the facts carry me out in my statement that Dan's performances in 1908 were the most remarkable in his entire life, and indisputable proof that he was faster than ever. Is it not an aston- ishing event in all harness horse his- tory when Dan Patch at twelve years of age paces the fastest miles in all of his wonderful career? Dan re- turned to my farm in good shape, and is jogging sound and full of life and energj'. I have no doubt but what he will be able to give a good ac- count of himself in speed perform- ances during 1909, to the gratification of his millions of warm friends. I will make the prediction right here that Dan Patch will pace faster miles in 1909 than have ever been paced by any other horse. Yours very truly, M. W. SAVAGE. STEEL SHOES. The Steel Shoe is what its name im- plies. The sole and an inch and a ho\i above the sole is stamped to foot- form from one thin sheet of light, strong steel. The sole is studded with round-headed rivets that prevent slip- ping and insure a safe foothole, even on frozen ground. The uppers are made from high-grade, pliable, water- proof leather, firmly riveted to the metal base. To farmers, stockmen, diggers, ditch- ers, and miners, the Steel Shoe is in- dispensable. A common leather shoe, after getting wet, warps, twists and begins to pinch and hurt the feet. The counters "run over," the whole shoe loses its shape, and sore, chafed feet are the result. Steel Shoes are held in perfect shape by the firm steel bottom, giving easy comfort under all conditions. A pair of Steel Shoes will stand a whole year of the severest usage. In cold and muddy, wet weather Steel Shoes are a boon to men who must be much out of doors. They keep the feet dry and comfortable and prevent colds, rheumatism, etc. Unlike rubber boots, they do not cause the feet to perspire and become chafed, tender and sore from scalding and rubbing. Hair insoles that can easily be slip- ped out for cleansing and airing are in each pair. They absorb the moist- ure from the feet, lend elasticity to the tread, and keep the feet free from corns, callouses and bunions. The Steel Shoe costs no more than common leather shoes and lasts three or four times as long. It is made in two grades — the $2.50 grade, which has uppers six inches high, and the $3.50 grade, which has uppers nine inches high. Men whose work takes them over HEAL THE SORE on your HORSE or CATTLE Tou must know that an animal is not in as good condition for worlc or sale when troubled with a sore of any kind as it is when perfectly .sound and healthy. If there is a sore of any kind on any of your live stock it can be promptly healed by using WILSON'S Golden Success Healing Powder The Healing Powder for animals that is endorsed by over six hun- dred physicians, surgeons and vet- erinarians as a working w^onder for its curative properties in healing sores, scratches, sore back, sore shoulders, and all lacerations. No stable should be Tvlthout the Golden Success Healing Powder; It nill do its work as no other rem- edy has ever done. It Is thorough and rapid, easily applied and harm- less, non-lrritatlng and antiseptic. SEND 25 CENTS In stamps or coin to the manufac- turers and receive a full size bot- tle of Golden Success Povirder by mall — postage paid Yon will say It is the best investment you ever made. ADDRESS Gilbert Bros. "& Co. Wholesale Distributors 9-11-13 N. Howard Street BALTIMORE, MD. Ask Your Dealer for It — He Has It. 48 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTEE (January, Send Yonr Order For SEEDS and POULTRY FOODS to OIGGS & BEADLES The Seed Mercliants, 1709 E. Franklin Street, Richmond, Va. We are headquarters for su- perior SEEDS of all kinds, also Poultry Foods and Supplies. Southern agents for the cele- brated Cornell Incubators and Brooders at factory prices. Write for our free catalogue and Poultry list. Your correspondence solicited. COW PEAS AND Soy B eans We offer the farmers of Virginia the following varieties of Cow Peas and Soy Beans: Clay, Black, W hip-Poor- Will, Mix- ed and New Era Peas. Hollybrook and Mammoth YellOTV Soy Beans We can make quick shipment from Norfolk, as we have a warehouse there for Virginia trade. Write for delivered prices. Hickory Seed Co., Hickory, IV. C. PURE- BRED Boone County White Seed Corn rough, stony ground, cinders stubble fields, etc., would highly appreciate a pair of Steel Shoes as a New Year's gift. 'Send your order to The Steel Shoe Co., Racine, Wisconsin. If you are not satisfied the money will be cheerfully refunded. This corn, grown and handled es- pecially for seed purposes, is offered at the following rates wliich. In view of the expense of selecting, curing, sorting and testing, are as low as can be made to allow a reasonable mar- gin of profit. Boone County White Corn won all premiums at Va. State Fair, 1908. One boHhel on cob $2.25; nhelled, 91.75. 10 per cent, reduction for 10 bushels and over: f. o. b. here. C. U. GRAVATT, M D., Port Royal, Va. STR»>lkBERRY Pt/lWrS. Send $2 for 1000 pl.'^nts — Excelsior, Liady Thompson, Aroma, Klondyke Oandy, etc. — first class stock, true tc name. B.noo enbugh t(y 1 acre, only 18. Cat. free. iNO. MRHTFOOT, Dept. 7. Bast Chat- tanooKa. Trnn. Please mention the Southern Planter POTATO MACHINERY. We invite attention to the advertise- ment of the Aspinwall Mfg. Co., Jack- son, Mich. This company is one of the oldest and largest makers of po- tato machinery in this country. Its line consists of planters, sorters, spictyers and diggers. No man can profitably grow this great crop with- out the proper machinery. This com- pany is just about headquarters. It Issues a valuable folder, "Pointers for the Farmer," and will mail you a copy for the asking. See the ad. GOMBAULT'S CAUSTIC BALSAM. This well known remedy has been foremost among the preparations used in veterinary practice in this country and abroad. As a liniment, it stands without a superior, as its dissipating and drawing qualities are without un- pleasant consequences. Horsemen the ! world over, regard it as their main- stay in curing curb, splint, strains, puffs and kindred ailments. Look up the attractive advertisement in this issue and send to The Lawrence-Wil- liams Co., Cleveland, O., for an in- teresting booklet. MILNWOOD DAIRY. Farmville, Va., Dec. 15, '08. S. T. Beveridge, Richmond, Va. Dear Sir, — I have fed your "Buffalo Gluten Feed" with great satisfaction and would be pleased to give one in- stance of Its success as a dairy fe.;d. I have a cow now past thirteen years old, a very fine bred Jersey. She freshened about two months since and after seven days was giving 18 pounds of milk per day. I began to feed her "Buffalo Gluten Feed" and In less than three weeks' time it had improved her to giving over 32 pounds of milk per day; best day, over 34 pounds of milk. She gave on this feed 225 pounds of milk in seven days, testing 6.3 per cent, fat, making a yield of 225 pounds of milk and 16 pounds 12 ounc- es estimated butter, 85 per cent. fat. I consider this a wonderful perform- ance for a cow of her age. Of course, she could not have done this except on a feed of great excellence, both in digestibility and palatability. She was always ready for it and could no doubt have made a higher test, but Is too valuable a cow for breeding to feed heavily at her age. Hoping this may be of interest. Yours truly, WOODSON VENABLE, Manager. »t;^^s» Through two >;cnf rations our trees and plants have stood rigorous quality tesis anti tlie constant increase in demand for our stock is the best of proof that it has been found satis- factory in every way and in every section. WE'RE BIG AND PROUD OF IT Because we've grown as the demand for our stuff in- creased. Our 1909 Catalogue is a fine book, with ^/wto. srrafihic illustrations, some in color, and practical descriftions. We specialize nn Strawberries and Peaches, but have a full line of other fruits and Ornamentals. See our book before you ozAei—it's yoitrs if you ask/or it.- HARRISON'S NURSERIES Box 214 BERUN, MARYLAND 'seeds Ferry 'a are best because every year the retailer cots n new supplv, f reslily tested and put up. Yen rrnno r'sk of poorly kept orrrninar.t stocks. Wo fake the pains; you get the results. Huycfthe best cquippprt and moct expert seed rrow- crs in America. It is to our advantnre to satisfy yon. Wo will. For salti cveiy- where. Our loro Seed Annual free. Write to D. M. FURRY & CO., Detroit, Mich. GREGORYS SEEDS r f If yoii v/ant to be sure of a growing crOD plant Gregorys Seeds. Always sold m,/e'r ' tiu-ec warrants. For over fifty years thev havn been the standard for purity and reliabilft^ Gregory's Seed Book— FREE f?,,1"^*iy°"«.^'>? ''vritesfora copy. It is ' lull of practical instruction. One of the most valuable books for laniiers and gardeners ever given away. J. J. H. Gregort 8 Son Uarblehead, llui. Cabbage Plants t'rost proof. Grown in open air. Prices: 1 to 5 M, $1.50; 5 to 9 M, $1.25: 10 M and over, $1.00 per M, F. O. B. Meggetts, S. C. The largest Truck and Plant Farm in the world BLITCH CO. SOUTH CAROLINA N. H. MEGGETTS. REE! I To prove that our IS 1 i z z a r d Belt Ever- , g;r e en s will grow in all parts ^ of lliccountrv we offer to send „ 6 Fine Spruces ^ to ^2 ft. tall free to property owners. Whole- sale value and mailing expense over 30 cents. To help, send 5 cents or not as you p'case. A postal will biing the trees and our catalog containing m^ny colored photo plates ufourchoice Blizzard BeltFruits. Write today. "Hie Gardner Nursery Co., Box 105, Osage, la. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 49 Seed Corn I offer a choice lot of carefully- bred Seed Corn, yielding as much as elghty-flve bushels per acre. Write me for prices, stating quantity wanted. T. 0. SANDY, BURKEVIlLE, VIRGINIA. SOJA BEANS and Whip-Poor-WiU Peas of the Running Vine Variety. A. D. REYNOLDS, Bristol, Tenn. NEW WARD BLACKBERRY ONE OF THE BEST. Fine stock of plants for fall delivery. Send for descriptive circular of the Ward. For other nursery products, send for general price list. FRED. SHOOSMITH, Chester, Va. Choice Strawberry plants, strong, healthy, true to name. I A trial will convince you of 'their superiority. Second- crop seed potatoes, Asparagus Roots, Seed Corn, choice var- ieties. Ringlet Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs, Maryland Farms for sale. Write for free catalog. JOHN W. HALL,, Miirlon Station, Md. VIRGINIA FARMS 229A.— 1% mile from H. R. Sta. $3,600. Running water, county road front and other attraction*. 140 A. — large orchard, barns, dwell- ing, farm fenced Into fields and other Improvements. Land In high state of cultivation — Price $4,000. 82 A. — near electric line, necessary buildings, running water, fine truck and poultry farm — $2,500. 488 A. — Valuable river farm — 3 ml. from R. R. station. — $7,S30. Write for complete list. FRANK H. COX. Renldent As'iit. Aahliind, Va MARYLAND VIRGINIA FARMS NEAR ^VASHINOTON. Unsurpassred as money-makers; best 9lace on earth for farmers, dairymen, ftockmen or poultry men; mild climate, ^st markets In country; highest vrlces: no such word as "Fall" for In- tustrlous man. Big bargains here now. 11,500 places to select frem. Catalogue VWK SOITLE CO., ^V^aahiaatoa. D. O. Larse't Farm Dealers la the Soatk. WINTER IN OLD FAIRFAX CO. Here we are at the middle of the first winter month, and no winter yet, worth mentioning. We have had one small snow fall in November, and a few light freezes in December, but the weather, so far, has been very fine. The corn is about all shucked and stored, and most of the corn fodder hauled from the fields for feeding dur- ing the ensuing sixty days. Fall crops of wheat and rye never looked better, and all stock is going into winter quarters in good shape and condition. The piles of firewood are growing in size and number and the roads begin to show a little mud. The season of buckwheat cakes and sausage is fully at hand. The last squeal of the pork- er Is heard abroad in the land. The merriest, gladdest, cheeriest sound is the cackle of the old hen over the newly laid egg, because of the fact that fresh country eggs command in Washington almost SO cents per dozen. Therefore, the "lay" of the old hen, both musical and practical, has a pleas- ant effect on the feelings and finances of the farmer. We are wondering what progress the "Uplift Commission" is making in regard to bettering the condition of the farmers of the country? We beg to suggest to that body that a com- mittee from their number be appoint- ed to visit the "Woodlawn Farmers' Club," of Fairfax county at its next regular meeting. We had the profit, the pleasure and the privilege of at- tending the December meeting of this club, and the "uplifters" could have secured several pointers from farmer headquarters. The wives, daughters and sweet- hearts of the club members are also organized, as the "Ladies' Housekeep- ing Club of Woodlawn," and hold their meetings at the same time and place as the gentlemen. At the December meeting both clubs met in the same .hall — a joint session. It was a "joint session," so called, but the gentlemen with true old Virginia courtesy gave the ladies the first word, and they (the ladies) by virtue of the inherent rights of the sex, had the last words, so the gentlemen did not seem to be so much in evidence until the supper table was surrounded. The ladles had the floor and held it for an hour or two in a very inter- esting manner. An able article from a leading magazine, touching at length upon the present relations and respon- sibilities of the United States to China, was read by a lady member. The article was not only pithy and pointed, but quite pertinent as just at that very time the special "message from the Chinese Emperor" thanking the government of the United States for remitting a portion of the "Boxer Indemnity" was being delivered in Washington, only about ten or twelve miles away. This simply showed the intellectual RARE BARGAINS IN fJorthern VirginiaFarms A Few Specimens: No. 162. Contains 280 acres — 80 acres In timber, balance cleared. This land Is a splendid quality of grass, hay and corn land. It Is smooth and level. Fronts on a good level road 3% miles from station. Farm Is very well fenced and watered by streams with a good well at the house. About one acre In orchard, apples and peaches. Buildings: A new six-room house, barn 30x40 for horses and cows, corn crib and hen house. 75 acres of this land Is In meadow. This a bargain for a progressive man. Price $6,000. No. 172. Contains 315 acres — 40 acrei In oak and hickory timber; 6 miles from station, situated near the village; considered one of the best wheat and grain farms In Fairfax County. The land Is a little rolling; machinery can be run all over it. The land Is all In good state of cutlvation; well fenced and watered by springs and running streams. Improvements are a good 7- room house with elegant shade, good stable and all out-houses In good re- pair. Price $20 per acre. No. 176. Contains 346 acres, about 70 acres In timber, mostly oak and hick- ory, situated 1 mile from store, schoel church, shops, etc.; 6 miles from R. R. station. This land Is a little rolling and Is a fine quality of chocolate clay soil, excellent for grass and grain of all kinds. Good orchard of about 200 apple trees. Farm Is well fenced and watered by never falling streams. Spring In every field. Improvements: A good 2% story dwelling with 8 large rooms, 4 attic rooms, basement, ham, 40x70, In good repair, other out-build- Ings, all In good condition; farm Is lo- cated on good road, and about $10,000 Is subscribed to macadamize this road to the railroad station. Prlc« per aora $30.00. No. 198. Contains 156 acres, smooth land, chocolate clay soil, with good stiff clay subsoil. Just rolling enough to drain well, SO acres in good timber, balance cleared, watered by running stream, very well fenced. In good neighborhood located 7 miles from railroad station. In Loudoun county sufficient fruit of all kinds for family use, 5-room house In fair repair, other small outhouses In good repair. Price $1,000.00. No. 194. Contains 176 acres. 26 acres In good timber, balance Is cleared. 9 acres In orchard In full bearing, good six-room house, old bam, good gran- ary, hen housres, dwelling in a grand oak shaded lawn, spring at house, farm watered by streams and springs, situated on good pike. One hour's drive from Leesburg, Va. Owner is anx- ious to sell. Price $3,500.00. Send for my Complete List, Wm. Eads Miller, HERNDON, VA. 50 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, Selected Offerings in NORTHERN VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE $25.00 PER ACRE Contains 735 acres, 2 1-2 miles Rail- way station, on thoroughfare; 125 acres of good timber; 60 acre blue grass meadow; cultivate 200 acres in wheat and corn and graze 125 head of stock annually; watered with moun- tain stream, running full length of farm, and numerous springs, also well at each house Improvements: new 6- room dwelling, two large halls, two porches, cellar, large lawn and abund- ance shade; dwelling center of farm and well elevated; new horse barn 33 x54 containing 12 stalls and modern in design; one large bank barn; two machine houses; two good tenant houses; stone out buildings; large and small fruits; fencing in good condi- tion. A very valuable stock farm in good state of cultivation. $20.00 PER ACRE Contains 280 acres; 60 in small tim- ber; balance in grass and in cultiva- tion; one-half mile from railway sta- tion; on two public roads; apple or- chard of about two hundred trees and in bearing; 7-room dwelling, good barn and all outbuildings, and all in good condition. $27.00 PER ACRE Contains 400 acres; 60 in timber, bal- ance in grass and in cultivation; wove wire and rail fencing and locust posts. At railway station on public road; bor- dering two larg'e streams of running water; two wells at house. Improve- ments, 7-room dwelling, two halls, large lawn, and abundance of shade, dwelling well elevated, near center of farm. Until recently was used as a dairy farm and is a valuable one. Must be sold to settle an estate. For the asking, I will furnish de- scription of a Northern Virginia farm, and the one you desire. No unreason able delay. GEORGE3 W. SUMMERS, Box 21, Sterling, Va. FARMS For Sale. If you want a farm to raise grass, grain, stock, fruit or tobacco, buy from us. Chocolate soil with red subsoil. Address W. \V. BARNES & CO., LAND AND TIMBER AGENTS, Amelia Courthouse, Va. Virginia Farms Handsome ConntrT' Homes and HlKb- Grade Farm Lands a Specialty. J. B. WHITE, «THH LAND MAN," CharlottesvUle, Va. Farms, Orchards, Timber Cotton Lands In Virginia and the South Albemarle Immigration Society, Charlottesville, Va. tendency of the "ladies club," and the fact that it was keeping up with the times. Another question that came up for discussion was the proposition to construct a well at the hall — "Sher- wood Hall" — for the use and benefit of the different organizations meeting at the hall. In this matter the gentle- men were called upon for their views, and for such facts, figures and fea- tures as they possessed relating to well water. This topic showed that the ladies were going down deep into all matters relating to the interests of people in general and the Woodlawn Ladies' Club in particular. Then a Committee reported upon the condition of the County Alms House. This Committee had been appointed at a previous meeting to see if the "un- fortunates" were comfortable, and to suggest making them more so. This showed the hearts of the ladies. This was genuine charity. The report was clear, intelligent, very interesting, en- tirely free from the least semblance of criticism or fault finding, and the com- mittee was continued and authorized to meet the Board of Supervisors or Commissioners at their next regu- lar meeting. It is entirely unnecessary to state, but we will state it — that this Com- mittee of ladies will not attempt to storm the Board of Officials with their little hatchets, like Carrie Na- tion, nor with boisterous words like the suffragettes in England, but they will accomplish their object, which is to improve the condition of the un- fortunate poor, which "we have with us always." This showed that the "hearts" of the ladies of Woodlawn were all right, and when, a short time afterwards, we gathered around a long table — a table which, from end to end, was a "thing of beauty and a joy forever," and heavily laden with the best things be grown from the soil we saw that the hands of the ladies were also edu- cated. In fact, in the course of a couple of hours very pleasantly spent we had it clearly demonstrated to us that the head work, heart work and handiwork of the ladies were all right in each and every particular. In closing I may say that that por- tion of old Fairfax county is well supplied with uplifting influences. There is the "Woodlawn Farmers* Club," the "Ladies' Housekeeping Club," the "Young Friends' Associa- tion," the "Christian Union," the King's Daughters," and the "Golden Rule Circle," all the above in one neighborhood or section, and all or- ganized for he purpose of "uplifting" the moral, mental and physical status of the people. We have omitted one "uplifting" organization there. Away back in 1866, just at the close of the Civil War, the thieves seemed to be all let loose and an epidemic of horse stealing broke out, and the "Wood- lawn Horse Protective Association" VIRGINIA FARMS $8 per Acre and up with improvements. Good productive soil, abundant water supply and best climate on earth. Near rail- road and good markets with best church, school and social advantages. For list of farms, excursion ratei and our beautiful pamphlet showing what other* have accomplished, write to-day to P. H. LA BATJME, Agrl. and Indl. Agl;., Norfolk & Western By.i Box 600 , Roanoke. Va. 400 Acres Close to Richmond, Va. Only 9 miles to state capitol; esti- mated to be 30,000 feet timber and 1,000 cords wood; grows good tobacco, corn and general crops; 9-room colon- ial house, ample outbuildings; 2 tenant houses; large shady lawns, small lake on farm; included are: 4 horses, 2 cows, 6-horsepower steam engine and farm machinery; estate must be set- tled immediately and price is cut to $7,500. See picture page 13, Virginia List No. 21, copy free. E. A. STROUT CO., Scottsville, Va. Special Attractloas 1» Loudoun County, Va., Farms. I will show you any farm for sale In the County FREB OF CHAROll. Deli. S. CRITTSNnBN. Broker, Ashbnra^ Va. STANDING TIMBER For sale — A splendid piece of oak and pine timber on about 100 acres of land 1-2 mile from station, good haul- ing. About 500,000 feet is the estimate Will sell in a lump or have it cut on shares, taking 1-3 of hauling price for my part. The wood also can be handled with a good profit. W. M. WATKINS, Saxe, Va. 130 ACRE FARM For Sale 8 miles from Richmond, 1 mile from depot on steam and electric railroad. Good dairy and truck farm, about 70 acres cleared, rest In timber. Cannery on next farm. For particulars address, R. E. BUTLER, Drcwry's 61011, Virginia. Old Virginia Farms. Climate and Productiveness unex- celled. Largest sale list in the State. For full particulars and Free Cata- logue address CASSELMAN & COMPANY, RICHMOND, VA. Always mention The Southern Planter when writing advertisers. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 51 Attention HOMESEEKERS AST) INVESTORS. I sell and exchange Virginia Real Estate of all classes, such as Grain, Dairy, Fruit, Stock, Truck, Poultry and Bluegrass Farms, Village Homes and Business Places of all classes. The reason I make a specialty of the two suburban counties — Loudoun and Fair- fax — they ofter the homeseekers more advantages combined than any country known to me. This fine portion of Virginia, extending from the national capital to the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is not only beautiful and healthy, but Is very accessible to Wash Ington and Alexandria cities by rail and pike, which gives all producers a •fine home market. My facilities for locating you In this section of Virginia are second to none. State what kind of property would in- terest you. I have a large number and Creat variety of properties, and can very likely suit you. New catalogue and map mailed free «n requedt. W. H. TAYLOR, Hemdon. Va FARM, STOCK and IMPLEMENTS 98 acres; thrifty orchard of 210 trees, 6 to 7 years old; 200 grape- vines; estimated that 10,000 feet pine timber and 200 railroad ties can be cut; railroad siding on farm, co,ttage house; barn, chicken house, tobacco farm; to settle affairs immediately owner includes 2 cows, horse, 5 plows, wagon, buggy, etc.; only $2,300. $1,000 will be left on easy terms. See de- tails page 20, "List 21," copy free. E. A. STROUT CO„ Scottsville, Va. Virginia Farms AOST SELECT LIST, and in «U ■••• tiaaa of the State. PRBB CATALOaUB. R. B. CHAFFIN & CO., Inc. Rlctamoad, Va. RBAL. BSTATB FOR SALB. From the Mountains to the Ocean. Catalogue free. Loans made on farms. Established 1875. GBO. B. CRAWFORD * CO., 1009 B. Ualn Street., RICHMOND, VA. Branch, Norfolk, Va. **Iii the Green Fields of Virginia.*' Homea for all; health for all; happtneaa and independence for ^11. .All sizes of Farms at corresponding prices, bat Alili reasonable. UACON & CO., ORANGB, VA. FARMS. Mineral and Timber lisnda. Free list on application. W. A. PARSONS A CO., 1527 Bast Main St., Richmond, Va. Davia Hotel Bldg. ORNAMENTAL WIRE and STEEL FENCE Cheaper than wood, cunibiiiing^ strength and art. For lawns, church OS, cemeteriea Send for FREE CAT.\I>OG. Adilress THE WARD FENCE CO.. Box650Decatur.In^M.JL, Pens No. 1 — Fancy Orpingtons that „ win. "^^^^ ■^Sw - 15 for I 4 00 45 for 9 60 90 for 14 50 rl MSf^.^^^^'- 'i^k^- ^ /^^^^^J'i '^^"s No. 2 — High-Class Breeders. nm^^^^"- ^m ' ^^^^m:^ "for 1200 h\ * iA}ifW' ^-' v/tf ^^"^ N°- 3— Thoroughbred Utility I if 3' , Stock. ' '■ 15 for $ 1 00 45 for 2 40 r\x-!^^^^^fSJ^^^m!t> ^ ..-— ■ ■ 90 for 3 60 Si'm^^^^HI^^S^^H^'' J^^Sti^Fi'.V ^ Single-Comb Buft Orpington Stock -':.Z-~ for sale at all times. Write for ^>?/-'yiTv prices. r'.ar- - -^ ijf 4j -3'C:S^-'*"*' HENRY J. and CHAS. G. S/l/VGfA, ^ •^f^\-~^~Z^£'^Z^')Cr^:Si'^^^r~^t^ Proprietors of The Ethermore Fruit <-^5a%S-^^Ls:^^^^^==iJHlMI^Si:%=r--.°*- and S. C. Buft Orpington Farm. -S, ' R. F. D. No. 2, DAYTON, VA. -*— " The Best All-Purpose Fowls Known TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEME 54 THE SOUTHERN" PLANTER [January, BREEDERS OF ARISTOCRATS ONLY. .X.; Barred Plymouth Rocks, Black Minorcas, S. C. Brown Leghorns, S. C. White Leghorns For sixteen years I have bred these birds on my farm with free range. They have constitutions; are essentially aristocrat egg-shellers; have, and can, hold their own against the arrogant boast of any blue-ribbon winners. Have won prizes running from first to fourth, wherever shown. Highest scoring male, female and ten highest scoring fowls in the show. Never had better quality nor more vigorous utility. A few Cockerels of each variety at $2.50 each, all strictly first-class birds. Shipped on approval. EGGS $1.50 PER SITTING. Adaress J. WAL,I.ACE SNELLING, R. P. D. 1, MANCHESTER, VA. (Tards, Stop 9, Richmond-Petersburg Trolley ) »''»'gai««e— ^££a~-«„ ESTABLISHED 1893. XIERGER'S White Wyandottes Winneer at the great Richmond Show, December 7- 12, 1908, in hot com- petition. 5th Cock, 1st and 3d Hen, 4th and 5th Cockerel, 1st, 2d, 3d and 5th Pullet, six specials and the National State Cup for best display. Every winner my ow^n breeding. Cir- cular on request. Eggs $2.50 per 15. $4 per 30. State Secy. National "White Wyan- dotte Club. R. O. BERGER, 16 N. 20tli St., Richmond, Va. TAYLORS WHITE WYANDOTTES Are Again on Top Having won in Richmond, at the "Virginia Poultry Association, Decem- ber 7-12, 1908, 1st cock, 1st cockerel, 5th hen and 5th pen hens, also captur- ing the Breeders' silver cup and two medals from the National Wyandotte Club, as well as association ribbons. A limited number of cocks for sale. Sold out of cockerels and pullets. Orders for eggs booked now and de- livered in order as received. Write me for prices. Correspondence a pleas- ure. R. RANDOLPH TAYLOR Hickory Bottom Ponltry Farm, R. P. D. 2, Beaver Dam, Va. FREE RANGE WHITE WYANDOTTES Exclusively. The yellow leg, blocky kind, heavy laying strain. Choice cockerels and pullets for sale. Give us a show. DUNNLiORA POULTRY FARM, Carson, Va. A Neat Binder for your back num- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Decartment. plaid, or, if plaid material is used throughout, the bands could be trim- med with rows of soutache or narrow velvet ribbon. The dress is made with the blouse and skirt, which are joined by means of a belt. The skirt is straight, laid in backward turning plaits, and the blouse consists of front and backs, fitted by means of shoulder and under- arm seams. The shaped bands are ar- ranged over the neck edge and the narrow sleeves, or trimming bands, are joined to the armholes. The belt is prettily finished with a pointed strap at the center front. The quantity of material required for the medium size (12 years) is 6% yards 24, 4% yards 32 or 3% yards 44 inches wide. The pattern 6150 is cut in sizes for girls of 8, 10, 12 and 14 years of age. These patterns will be mailed to any address on receipt of ten cents — stamps or silver. Address, The Southern Plant r, Richmond, Va. Strongfleld, Sask., Apr. 30, '08. Dr. B. J. Kendall Co., Enosburg Falls, Vermont. Dear Sirs: — I have been using your Spavin Cure on my horses and it is the best liniment that I have ever used. I have used it on myself and it worked like a charm. Have cured spavins of long standing and worked the horse while under treatment. Please send me your book, Treatise on the Horse. Yours truly, CLARENCE WILCOX. Oswego Co., New York, Dec. 17, '08. I am frank to say that I consider the Southern Planter one of the most valuable and dependable agricultural magazines published. I would not be without it for many times its cost. J. B. LOOMIS. Carroll Menefee FANCIER SpettyvWe, • • Vtrginia Offers for Immediate acceptance a select assortment of Fancy Cockerels and Pullets of each of the following varieties: Black Lanesbana, White Faced Span- ish, IVhlte Lcehorns, Silver Spangled Hambnrgs, S. C. R. I. Reds Red Pyle Games, S. C. Black Minorcas, Bofl Wy- andottes. This Is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to start In the busi- ness or improve their poultry — as nothing but fancy stock is offered. Member and Va. Secy. National Black Langshan Club. Member American Black Minorca Club, R. I. Red Club of America. SPRING HATCHED COCKERELS AND PULLETS. of the following breeds. SILVER LACED, and WHITE WY- ANDOTTES; S. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS, WHITE and BROWN LEGHORNS. FINELY BRED, VIGOROUS STOCK. Write for prices. At Va. State Fair In Rich., Oct. 6- 10, we won 14 ribbons, including ^ blues, on above breeds. ELLERSOni POULTRY YARDS, J, W. QVARLES Prop. tllerson, Va. SPRING BROOK POULTRY FARM. Cnlpeper, Va., H. H. Scott, Prop Breeder ef Northrup strain Black Minorcas, Whitman strain of Brown Leghorns, and the best Silver-Laced Wyandottes. Have been breeding Black Minorcas seven years, always with the best type in view. Stock and Eggs In season at very moderate prices, con- sidering the quality. Write me for prices and full particulars. Tell the advertiser where you saw his advertisement. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER SY50NBY GARDENS, Inc., petersburo 55 VA. WIN AGAIN WITH THEIR Barred, Buff and White Plymouth Rocks (A C. HAWKINS' ROYAL BLVE STRAIN.) Entering 28 birds, 23 of which took ribbons at Virginia Poultry Association Show, as follows: First Pen in Buffs; second Pen in Barred, second Pen in Whites; Fourth Pen in S. C. Rhode Island Rpds: third coclcerel and pullet in Buffs, fourth Pullet in Whites. For eggs for hatching, we have, this season, the finest pens we ever owned. Write us your wants. You may get a prize cockerel out of one sitting. Baby chicks shipped anywhere and safe arrival guaranteed. Stock for sale at all times. Correspondence cheerfully answered. S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS — STOCK AND EGGS. Sam McETven, Mgr., Petersburg, Va. PRIZE WINNERS, ANNUAL SHOW OF THE VIRGINIA POULTRY ASSOCIATION. Anconas — All prizes to B. N. Tur- ner, Lanexa, Va. Andalusians — C. F. Cross, Jr.., first cockerel, Richmond. Brahmas — All prizes to L. T. Web-' star. Barton Heights. Golden Seabright Bantams — All prizes to Perry Bros., Richmond. Rose-Comb Black Bantams — All to Miss B. E. Dennis, Lanexa, Va. B. .B. Red Game Bantams — C. Klocke, Crewe, Va., first and second cock, first and second hen; Ellerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., first, sec- ond and third pullet; R. Torrence, Richmond, second pen; J. M. Wray, Richmond, first pen. Buff Cochins — ^E. J. Bosher. Barton Heights, first pen; J. S. Bosher, Bar- ton Heights, second pen. Silver Gray Dorkings — All prizes to C. W. Montgomery, Richmond. Red Pyie Games — All prizes to B. J. Pleasants, Ashland, Va. Pit Game— H. W. Hazelwood, Rich- mond, fourth cock, fourth hen, fourth cockerel; W. F. Eubank, Brookland Park, first cock, second hen; J. Y. Conrad, Richmond, third cock, fifth hen. Williams & Turpin, Richmond, second cock, first hen, third pen; C. F. Jones, Manchester, first, second, third and fourth cockerel, first, sec- ond and fifth pen; H. Frick & Bro., Richmond, fourth pen; Dr. J. W. Wit- ten, Tazewell, Va., first pullet. Cornish Indian Games — R. S. Wamp- ton, Timberville, Va., first cock, first hen, first cockerel, second pullet and first pen; C. E. Regester, Richmond, second cock, third hen, first and third pullet, second pen; Smith & Driver, Harrisonburg, Va., second hen; Q. G. Eddins, Brookland Park .second cockerel, fourth pullet, third, fourth and fifth pen. BURKE'S GARDEN POULTRY BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS S. C. WHITE LEGHORNS WHITE WYANDOTTES S. C. BROWN LEGHORNS S. AND R. C. RHODE ISLAND REDS MAMMOTH B. TURKEYS WHITE HOLLAND TUkKEYS FROM BEST STRAINS POSSIBLE. BRED RIGHT, FED RIGHT, GROW RIGHT, STAY RIGHT. Each breed is reared on a separate farm, under the personal care of a specialist. Our stock is all healtliy and vigorous. YANKEE QUALITY AT SOUTHERN PRICES. Stock $2 to $5 for single specimens. Trios and pens at special prices. EgS's, $1.50 to $5 a setting. STANDARD-BRED POULTRY FARMS, Burke's Garden, Va. SINGLE COMB RHODE ISLAND REDS. The supremacy of the Reds, not only from a stand-point of beauty, but as a money-maker on the farm and in the back-yard, is questioned only by the ignorant. One hen of tlie $50 trio, on which my strain is built up, has laid in 6 years over 800 eggs and is still active and busy. I have reduced my flock to forty istyers in four pens, and every fowl is beautiful, healthy, prize-worthy, I believe this is the best utility-fancy strain in the country. To avoid disap- Dointment, I advise booking orders for eggs ahead. BIG, PINK. FERTILE EGGS, $2 for 13. A tew magnificent cockerels to spare, $3 to $5. DR. J H. C. WINSTON, Hampden-Sldney, Va. FINE Rhode Island Reds Cockerels with not perfect combs, but beautiful color, $1.50 each. E'ine perfect combs and colors. §. A. R. VENABLE, JR., Farmville, Va. W^Umont Dairy and Poultry Farm. First class breeding stock from the S. C. R. I. Reds (Tompkins and De- Graff strains) |1.00-$1.B0 each. Spec- ial rates In large lots. B. P. Rock pullets (Bradley strain) $1.00 each; $11.00 per dozen. Satisfaction always guaranteed. MRS. F. B. WILLIAMS, CliarlotteBvllIe, Va. EGGS EGGS If you don't believe that I am get- ting plenty of eggs, give me an or- der for several hundred or a thou- sand and see if I don't fill it promptly. Single-Comb Brown Leghorns, $1 for 15; $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Single-Comb White Leghorns, same price. I have five extra good S. C. W. Leghorn cockerels to spare at $2 each. CAL HUSSELMAN, Highland Springs, Va. 56 THE SOUTHEKN PL A^' TEE [J anuary, BARRED AND WHITE PLYIVIOUTH ROCKS COLUMBIAN WYANDOHES WHITE HOLUND TURKEY PEK!N DUCKS At Virginia's greatest show my Wliite Plymouth Rocks stood In- vincible, winning everything in class but first hen. They have not been defeated in three years. Let me sell you a farm-raised bird that will strengthen and invigorate your young stock. Stock for Sale. KGGS IN SEASON. Geo. H. Moss, Burke's Garden, Va. "K1A'GL.ET" BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS KXCLUSIVELT. E. "B. Thompson's celebrated strain. My birds won at Richmond Show, 1908, 1st and 3d Cock; 1st and 3d Hen; Ist Prize Pen and Association's Special for BEST DISPLAY In Barred Rocks. They cannot be excelled In egg pro- duction, size, vigor and beauty. My breeding Cockerels at $2.50, $3.00 and $5.00 each; some exceptionally fine ones at $8.00 and $10.00 each. Good breeding Pullets at $1, $1.60. $2 and $3.00; extra fine ones at $6.00 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. i.e:sl.ie: h. mcCite:. Box 4, Afton, Va. VAI.LBY FARM B/kRREO P. ROCKS A few choice Cocker- els for sale; also S. C. B. Leghorn Pullets and Hens. Prices reasonable. CHARLiBS C. W1NB, Mt. Sidney, Va. Maple Grove Poultrv Yards, Breeders of Exhibition Barred Plymouth Rocks Eggs and stock for sale. Write for Matings and Price List. GEO. D. JONES, MffT., Petersbnrs> Va. Concise, practical. H to make money witli poul try ; information as to iHiildings, treat- Greider's Book ^%. ^_ .Ij,-... ment of (iiseases, On Poultry etc. Fifteen at- I tractive chromes; sixty jiroininentvarieties. 10c postpaid. Fine, pare.l)ve(l stock and en^'s at low prices. OltKIDKirs GERM ICIDK-a sure jireventive and an ex(;ellent disin f.ilgiit. B. H. CREIDER, Rheamt. Pa. A Neat Binder for your back num- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Department. Silver Spangled Hannburgs — J. N. Perry, Barton Heights, first cock. Black Langshans — Dr. J. W. Witten, Tazewell, Va., second and fourth hen, second cockerel, second pullet; J. C. Adams, Bristol, Va., first and third hen, first cockerel, first and third pul- let; J. S. Wenger, Dayton, Va,. third cockerel and fourth pullet. Single Comb Brown Leghorns — A. J. Warren, Chestnut Hill, second cock, second, fifth hen; third, fourth cocker- el, first, second and third pullet, first third and fourth pen; W. E. Butler. Manchester, first cockerel; G'. T. Kern, Richmond, third cock, fourth hen; W. R. Bowers, Baltimore, Md., fourth cock, fifth cockerel; Ellerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., first and third hen, second cockerel, fourth pul- let, second pen; J. A. Ellet, Beaver Dam, Va., fifth pullet; C. P. Miller, Richmond, fifth pen. Single-Comb White Leghorns — Wil- liamson Farms, Mattoax, Va., third cock and fifth pen; A. J. Warren, Richmond, first cock, first and second hen, third and fifth cockerel, second and fourth pullet, second pen; J. A. Ellett, Beaver Dam, Va., fifth cock, fourth pen. B. H. Grundy & Son, Rich- mond, second cock, first and second cockerel, first, third and fifth pullet, first pen; J. S. Wenger, Dayton, Va., fifth hen; W. R. Todd, Richmond, third hen, third pen; M. L. Burton, Richmond, fourth hen; R. Torrence, Richmond, fourth cockerel. Black Leghorns — E. S. Tyler & Son, Richmond, first cock; Sterling Poultry Yards, Staunton, Va., first cockerel. Rose .Comb Brown Leghorn — All prizes to H. E. Winston, Richmond. Buff Leghorn — All prizes to J. N. Coffman, Edinburg, Va. Single Comb Black Minorcas — C. F. Cross, Highland Park, fifth cock; J. W. Snellings, Manchester, second, third and fourth cock, second, and third hen, first, second and third cock- erel, first, third and fourth hen; El- lerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., first cock, fourth hen; R. A. Harris, Richmond, fifth hen, second pen; J. A. Ellett, Beaver Dam, Va., first hen. Buff Orpington — R. L. Harrison, Richmond, second cock, first hen, third and fourth cockerel, second, third and fourth pullet; B. S. Home, Keswick, Va., first cock, second and third hen, first cockerel, first and fifth pullet. W. C. Schaaf, Richmond, fourth and fifth hen, fifth cockerel, and first pen. White Orpingtons — F. S. Bullington, Richmond, first and second cock, first and second hen, second cockerel, first and third pullet; Z. P. Richardson, Jr.. Richmond, first cockerel and second pullet; Mrs. L. C. Catlett, Gloucester, Va., first, second and third pen. Barred Plymouth Rocks — L. H. Mc- Cue, Afton, Va., third and fifth cock, first cockerel, fifth pullet; Charlie Brown. Pemberton, Va., fourth cock. BELMONT POULTRY FARM Spring-hatched Cock- erels and Pullets for sale of the following breeds — White, Barred and Buff Plymouth RookN, S. C. White, Bnflf and Bronrn Leichornn, R. & S. C. Rhode iHlnnd lledM, R. A S C. Bliick IVflnorcn.«i, White iin .Silver Lnecd Wynndottea. Cockerels .n.25 to $1.50; Pullets, $1 to $1.25. Eggs, $1 for 15. ALBERT NICHOLS, Lnray, Vn. Meadow Bridge Poultry Yards Breeders of BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS Choice cockerels from prize-winning matings for sale. $1.50 to $2.50 each. ROBT. S. GRAY, Prop.. Richmond, Va. Fourquenn'N Lane. RINGLET Barred Plymouth! Rock Cockerels, E. B. Thompson strain, $2 to |5 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. J. S. DIEHL, Port Repnhllc, Va. BARKED PLYMOIJTH ROCKS, E. B. Thompson's Celebrated Strain. A few Fine Cockerels for sale; also Thoroughbred Polled Angus Bull Calf. Reasonable Prices. G. Nenle Stacy, Amelia, Va. Wiilker'ii W^HITE ROCKS. FlROhel'M Strain Direct. Am booking orders and can make prompt delivery of breeding pens, pullets and cock- erels. Finest stock I have ever raised. Olad to answer Inquiries. C. IH. WALKER, Herndon, Va. Buff Plymouth Rocks Of fine quality. Pullets $15 per dozen. Cockerels $1 to $5 each. Eggs In season. iMRS. F. C. NUSSEY, MaHNaponax. Va. Money Order to Spotsylvania. Glenview Orpingtons* """srcT BUFFS EXCLUSIVELY. ~ I will not sell any eggs for hatch- ing next season. If you want some of the best stock' of Orpingtons In the ^>outh, BUY NOW. Prices reasonable. State your exact wants. 8. S. H(»RNE, KcBwIck Va. JOHN'S RIVER FARM. Berkshires and Wyandoiles, will book orders for a limited num- 'ler of Berkshire pigs for early spring lellvery. Send me your orders for extra nice, 'arge, SUver-Laced Wyandottes at 51.25 each. For further Information iddress, JOHN M. HARSHAW, Proprietor, ColIettHville, N. C. Tell the advertiser where you saw his advertisement. . ^ 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 57 Poultry-Berkshlres Mammoth Bronze and White Holland Turkeys; line-bred Barred Plymouth Roclcs; large Pekin Ducks; White Af- rican Guineas; Eggs in season. A few bred Gilts; pigs 2 to 4 months old, best breeding and quality. Orders booked now for Pigs, spring delivery, sired by Virginia's Premier Rival, a State Fair winner in strong competi- tion. Circular ready January 1, 1909. A postal will bring you one. E. F. SOMMEUS, Somerset, Va. BLACK LANQSHANS Some nice stock for sale. JOHN G. ADAMS, Bristol, Va.-Tenn. FOR BLACK LANGSHAISIS of quality write to A. M. BLACK, Tasewell Vn. Indi an Runner Duck s. Greatest layers on each; easy to raise, no lice. Prize winners Virginia State Fair and Poultry Show. Also R. C. Reds and S. C. B. Leghorns. Ducks sold out. Eggs in season. MRS B. J. GRASBBRGER, Bumpass, Va. MAMMOTH BRONZE ^^ TURKEYS, Pure-bred, for sale. Toms $3 50; Hens $2,50 Mr s. E. A. SCHULZE, mri!- " MAMMOTH ■?.'?.°JN_ZE.T_M.RKEYS WHITE I URKtYS PLYMOUTH ROCKS WvANDOiTES BUFF recce MAM M ^TH BUFF V^RY RARE ULLOL MAMMOTH TOULOUSE nillNPAQ AFRICAN WHITE uUIIilAo purple vthY rare JUUN C. PUWKB, Baldwek. 8. O. IMAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS For Sale. Pure-bred. Toms, $3, hens $2.60. C. T. JOHNSON, Beaver Dam, Ta. MAMMOTH BRONZB TURKEYS and Pekln Dncka. Turkeys of Wolf, Bird Bros., and other strains. Ducks of Rankin and other strains. We have the largest and finest birds this sea- son that w* have ever bred. Shenandoah Valley Stock Farms, Leslie D. Kline, Vanclnse, Va. second cockerel; George H. Moss, Burke's Garden, Va., second cock; L. E. Myers, Richmond, second and fourth hen, second and third pullet; .1. W. Snelling, Manchester, fifth hen. W. B. Alexander, Charlotte. N. C., first and third hen, third cockerel, first pullet; Charles C. Wine, Mt. Sidney, Va., fourth cockerel; Maple Grove Poultry Yards, Petersburg, fifth cock- erel; C. L. Pettit, Manchester, fourth pen; Sysonby Gardens, Petersburg, second pen; Standard Bred Poultry Farms, Burke's Garden, Va., first pen. Buff Plymouth Rocks— W. B. Alex- ander, Charlotte, N. C, first cock, first and second hen, first cockerel, first and second pullet; Sysonby Gar- dens, Petersburg, third cockerel, third pullet and first hen. White Plymouth Rocks — George H. Moss, Burke's Garden, Va., first cock, second hen, first and fourth cockerel, second, third and fifth pullet and first pen; S. A. Mathias, Irmo, S. C, first hen, fifth cockerel; Standard Bred Poultry Farms, Burke' Garden, Va., second and third cockerel, first pullet; Sysonby Gardens, Petersburg, fourth pullet and second pen. Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds — .T. C. Troth, Crewe. Va., second cock, fourth hen; B. L. Woodward, Rich- mond, fifth cock, second hen, second cockerel, fourth pullet, and foufth pen; W. D. Sydnor, Barton Heights, Va., third cock, first and third hen, first, third and fourth cockerel, first, sec- ond and fifth pullet, second and third pen; W. F. Gaines. Richmond, first and fourth, cock, fifth pen; B. L. Mar- shall. Bis: Island, Va., fifth hen and third pullet; Dr. J. W. Whitten, Taze- well, Va., fifth cockerel; Williamson Farms, Mattoax, Va., first pen. Single Comb Rhode Island Reds — Ellerson Poultry Yards, Ellerson, Va., first cock, second cockerel, first and fifth millet, third pen; A. R. Venahle, Jr., Farmville, Va., fourth cockerel, fourth pullet and second pen: H. B. Atkinson. Richmond, fifth cockerel, fifth pullet: C. B. Snow, Richmond, first and third cockerel, second pullet, fourth pen: Syconby Gardens, Peters- bure. third pullet, fourth pen. White Wyandottes — R. O. Berber, Richmond, fifth cock, first and third hen, fourth and fifth cockerel, first, second third, and fifth pullet: W. G. Saunders. Richmond, third and fourth cock; Standard Bred Poultry Farms. Burke's Garden, Va.. fourth hen; B. H. Grundy & Son. Richmond, second hen. third cockerel: R. R. Tavlor. Bea- ver Dam. Va., first cock, fifth hen, first cockerel; .T. F. Dunston. Lor- raine. Va., second cockerel; W. W. Thomas. Catlett. Va.. fourth nullet. White Wyandottes Pens — Standard Bred Poultry Farms. Burke's Garden, Va., won first: .1. F. Dunston. Txir- raine. Va.. second and third: W. G. Saunders. Richmond, fourth: R. R. Taylor. Beaver Dam. fifth. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURHEYS 57 beautiful, pure-bred toms and hens for sale. ENGLISH SETTER PUPS. Good ones. Blue Belton strain. Also Berkshire Pigs entitled to registra- tion. Write your wants. MRS. GEO. M. WEST, Vlnlta, Va. TURKEYS THE OAKSHADE STRAIN OF M. B. TURKEYS FOR SALE. NONE BETTER. Write for Prices. HUGUENOT POULTRY YARDS, Dublin, Va. PURE-BRED Mammoth BronzeTurkeys Bred from toms 40 to 45 lbs. and prize-winning '.stock, the best I ever raised. Also Silver Laced and Pen- ciled Wyandottes, stock and eggs. ELBERON POULTRY YARDS, Otho M. Cockes, Prop , Elberun, Va. Pure-Bred ? MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS For Sale. Write for prices. J. A. Reldelbach, Bnekners, Va. PURE-BRED Mammoth BronzeTurkeys Ferguson Strain — very fine. G. \V. MORRIS, Route 2. Trevillnns, Va. PURE-BRED MA3IMOTH BRONZE TURBEYS. For Sale — Unusually hardy Toms. %i. Hens $3. MRS. J. D. COGHILL, Goodloes, Vn. SINGLE COMB BROWN LEGHORNS Some very fine, carefully bred pul- lets, hens and cockerels at reasonable prices. Write me your wants. C K. Rothgeb, Stephens City, Va. WOODLAND FARM DORSETS. A few yearling rams and a lot of ram lambs for sale. Order early be- fore the flock has been culled over. We are offering a splendid bunch of ewe lambs, excellent quality and bar- gains at the price. J. E. WING & BROS., Mcchanicsburg, Ohio. Edgewood Stock Farm DORSET SHEEP Our lambs are coming again, so w» are ready to book your orders. Don't delay writing. Our lambs are out of large, strong-boned ewes and sired by rams descended from the best blood in England. Give us a trial. We can please you. Address, H. H. ARBUCKLE. Maxwelton, W. Va. Please mention the Southern Planter. 58 THE SOUTPIERlsT PLANTEE [January, Duroc Jerseys We are offering twenty young sows bred to a good son of the great Com- modore. These sows are first class in sire, bone, color and breeding. They are the clioice of tlieir respective lit- ters. Buy a bred sow or two and be- gin breeding a profitable and prolific hog. Write for our circular and prop- osition to tlie purcliaser of two or more sows. WARREN RICE, Vaucluse, Va. Frederick Co. QUALITY Poland - Chinas. Lest you forget we have the best breeding and Individuals in P. C. blood in Va. at farmers' prices. Toung plga and bred sows "the best ever." A son of the "King of Them AH" «.t head of our herd. Write us your wants. H. B. BUSH A BRO., Bllchaax, Powhatan Co., Va. REGISTERED Poland Chinas I have some fine sow pigs left from my fall sales. They are bred from prize-winning stock on both sides, and will make show hogs for another year. They have good finish, heavy bon'e, good backs, nice head and ears, smooth coats. Bound to please. All boars sold. If you want something nice, now is your chance. Prices reasonable. W. M. JONES, Crofton, Va. Reg. Poland-Chinas Sunshine Perfec- tion Strains. Choice 3 months pigs, either sex, ?5; Gilts and Ser- vice Boars, $10 to tl5. Write for prices on any age wanted. All stock healthy and vigor- ous. P. W. HOUSTON, Clifton Farm, Lexington, Va. TAMWORTHS. The lean bacon hogs — plga, bred sows, and service boars, all regis- tered and of best blood. BERKSHIRES. Fine pigs and service boars en- titled to registration and of blue ribbon stock. Am out of Poland- China pigs at present. J. C. GRAVES, BarbonrsTlIIe, Va. SUNNYSIDE BERKSHIRES. Boars In arervlce. "Premier Dwke," •on of Premier Longfellow; *7eerlcsB Premier," sired by Lord Premier III., «nd Imported "Htshtlde Commoma." Also a number of sows rich in Premier blood. Prices reasonable. W. R. W^alker, UNION, S. O. DUROC-JERSEY and TAMWORTH SWINE. Sterling Stock Farm, R. W. Watson, Petersharg, Va Always mention The Southern Planter when writing advertisers. Partridge Wyandottes — O. L. Ligon, Sabot, Va., first cock, third and fourth pullet; Bllerson Poultry Yards, Eller- son, Va., second cock, fourth hen, third cockerel, fifth pullet and third pen; B. B. Wilson, Ashland, Va., first and second hen, first and second cock- erel, first and second pullet, first pen; A. H. Drewry, Richmond, third and fifth hen, second pen. Columbian Wyandottes — All prizes to H. D. Brinser, Manchester, Va. Silver Laced Wyandottes — Bllerson' Poultry Yards, Bllerson, Va., first, second and fifth cock, first and sec- ond hen, first and second cockerel; first and second pullet; Otho M. Oockes, Blberon, Va., third and fourth cock, third hen; Dr. H. H. Scott, Oul- peper, Va., third pullet; W. J. Pep- per, R. F. D. 3, Richmond, first pen. Pekin Ducks— W. W. Thomas, Cat- lett, Va., first and third pair of old, second and fourth pair of young; Bl- lerson Poultry Yards, Bllerson, Va., second pair of old; J. P. Dunston, Lor- raine, Va., fifth pair of young; Hugh Skipwith, Richmond, first and third pair of young. Muscovy Ducks — All prizes to R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam, Va. Indian Runner Ducks — All prizes to Mrs. B. J. Grasberger, Bumpas, Va. Chinese White Geese — J. F. Duns- ton, Lorraine, Va., first pair of old. Toulouse Geese — Bllerson Poultry Yards, Mlerson, Va., third and fourth pair of old; W. W. Thomas, Catlett, Va., first pair of old; C. Klocke, Crewe, Va., second pair of old. Bl- lerson Poultry Yards, ElTerson, Va., first and second pair of young. White Guineas — J. F. Dunston, Lor- raine, Va., first pair of old, first pair of young; R. Torrance, Richmond, third pair of old; H. E. Winston, Rich- mond, fourth pair of old; W. W. Thomas, Catlett, Va., second pair of old, second and third pair of young. Bronze Turkeys — Standard Bred Poultry Farms, Burke's Garden, Va., first pair; Mrs. J. F. Payne, Charlot- tesville, Va., second pair. White Holland Turkeys— J. F. Duns- ton, Lorraine, Va., third pair of old, fourth pair of young; W. W. Thomas, Catlett, Va., first pair of old; R. R. Taylor, Beaver Dam, Va., second and fifth pair of old; George H. Moss, Burke's Garden, Va., fourth pair of old, first and fifth pair of young; Jas. M. Bell, Richmond, second and third pair of young. Silkies— All prizes to W. R. Todd, Richmond. Pheasants— F. C. Harris, Beaver Dam, Va., first pair. Belgian Hares — All prizes to J. A. Ellett, Beaver Dam Va. Cavies — All prizes to Miss C. F. Pollock, Richmond. A. J. Warren, Richmond, awarded silver cup for the best display of White Leghorns. Jersey Bull Calves Bull, 10 months old, son of Coquette's .Tolm Bull, whose dam gave 22 lbs. butter in 7 days. The dam of this calf, Decaloras Maiden, has a record of 280 lbs. milk in 7 days, testing 5.6 per cent.^ butter fat. Price $50. Bull calf, born May 1, 1908, a grand- son of Champion Flying Fox and the dam of this young bull, Denny's Bee Queen, who has given in six months, after the birth of this calf, over 6,000 lbs. milk, testing 6.6 per cent, butter fat and is now giving 24 lbs. milk per day. Price $100. Bull calf, son of Coquette.'s John Bull, dam Clara's Pet, who has given over 15 lbs. butter in 7 days, and grand dam Thorncliff's Pet, 16 lbs. in 7days. This calf is now one week old; will be delivered as soon as it is safe to ship him, or up to 3 months old. Price $25. Address A. R. VENABLE, JR., Farmville, Va. Fine ANGUS Calves AT FARMERS' PRICES. Several 15-16 Orade Anvua B«U Calres ready for service. Will mak* superb bulls for gradlngr up bwda. Several Registered Angrua Bull and H«lfer Calves. Fine Indlvlduale, whoae development has been pushed since tbe day they were dropped. Two beautiful registered yearling Angus heifers, Just bred to our herd bull, at $60 each. Two splendid 3 months old registered bull calves, at $40 each. All these calves will be sold at farmers' prices. Write at once It you want one ot them. W. M W^ATKINS, Saze, Charlotte Cowmty, ▼■♦ ANGUS CATTLE. SOUTHDOWN SHEEP. ESSEX PIGS. Three fine bulls, 4 mos. to 2 years old; one choice 5-year-old cow, bred; a number of young cows. A few early spring lambs left. A number of young pigs for November and December de- livery. All stock flrst-class. Prices 'reasonable I,. G. JONES, Tobaccovllle N. O. WALNUT HILLS HERD Reg. Angus Cattle Yearlings and Calves for sale. J. P. THOMPSON, - ORANGB, VA . Devon Herd Established 1884. Hamp- shire Down Flock Established 1880. DEVON CATTLE BTJIiliS AND HUlFlfiRS, HAMPSHIRBDOWN SHEEP, RAMS AND EWES. ROBERT J. FARRE R, Orange Va . CHESTER W^HITES Best hogs on earth. Pigs new ready tor tall delivery. Stock A No. 1 Satisfaction Guaranteed. S. M. WISBOARVBB, Rastbnrc, Va. A Neat Binder for your back num- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Deiiartment. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 59 GALLOWAYS Registered stock of both sexes for sale. No orders taken for bulls except calves for future delivery. Cows and heifers, all ages. Sold on approval. I take all risks. Prices moderate. Built Wke hogs, fatten like hogs, and make fine robes. N. S. HOPKINS Gloucester, Va. Ingleside Herefords Polled and standard bred — 200 head In herd. All ages, both sexes. Write for catalogue and prices. Inspection Invited. Farm near Alderson, W. Va., on C. & O. R. R. Address. S. IV. Anderson, Blaker Mills, W. Va. VAXLEY FRONT FARM. Sassafras, Gloucester Co., Va. I have a nice lot of reslatered Here ferd Bolls and Heifers, for sale at farmers' prices. Also a number of grade Heifers and cows. My herd rep- resents best strains and choice Indi- viduals. ^^m. C. Stnbbs, Prop. RED POLLS Will Virginia and North Carolina farmers be convinced that these are the cattle fo- them? Write for pho- tos and records. We will interest you. Second prize bull at last Inter- national now at head of herd. Two prime cows now ready. Most any time you can buy a calf. H. B. ARBirCKLE, Maxfrelton, W. Va. THOROUGHBRED BERKSHIRE BOARS, lERSEY BULL CALVES, IKmSET BUCK LAMBS. SlPB Of Calves. Wl.TTs6 FOX, eS4S<. ■on Of Flyingr Fox, who sold for 17,100 at the Cooper sale, lOOS. ▲II stock in best condition and guaranteed as represented. F. T. BNGIilSH. CentrevlUe, H«L TAM WORTH PIGS. From Registered Stock of Fine Breeding. Knowle of Cook Farm 5057 at head of herd. Sire 2nd prize boar at Royal Show, Eng., 1907., Dam. 1st prize gilt at same show, 1907. VOLNEY OSBITRN Blnemont, liondonn Co. Va. FOR MORGAN COLTS and Fillies and Hlgh-Bred Fox Hound Puppies. Address, Dr. JOHN D. MASSBNOIIX. BloimtvUIe, Tens. W. D. Sydnor, Barton Heights, Va., awarded silver cup for the best dis- play of Rhode Island Reds. The Southern Planter cup for best cockerel, was won by B. H. Grundy & Son; the Modern Farming cup, for best display in American class, was won by H. D. Brinser. The Purina Mills cup, for best bird in show, was won by Miss Bess. E. Dennis. The first White Wyandotte cup was won by R. O. Berger, the second by R. R. Taylor. The W. J. Todd cup, for best pen, was won by Standard Bred Poultry Farms. HELPS TO HOME COMFORT. How a Portable Heater Saves Time and Money. There are many houses whose weatherside rooms are cold in winter regardless of how hard the furnace is driven. There may be sudden changes in the weather, or cold halls that cannot be heated effectively with the regular heating apparatus. A port- able heater such as the Perfection Oil Heater will overcome these condi- tions perfectly. The "Perfection" is an oil heater, handsomely finished in japan and nickel and is equipped with a patent burner and smokeless device which prevents the flame being turned too high or low, and the heater from smoking. With the "Perfection" at hand you can in a few minutes warm any room or hall in the house that happens to be cold. It will supply sufficient heat when it is too warm to run the regu- lar furnace and too cold to do without heat entirely, and will prove a great factor in improving the comfort and, furthermore, saving trouble and ex- pense in any household. At night there is nothing that will add more to the real comfort and cozi- ness of a home than the Rayo Lamp. It gives a clear, steady light, perfect for reading or sewing or any purpose, and suitable for any room. It has latest improved burners and is an un- usually safe, clean lamp for household use. Being made entirely of metal, except the shade, the danger of car- rying a glass lamp about is eliminat- ed by its use. Perfection heaters and Rayo lamps are sold by all dealers. Bob. Woods, Jr., San Baba, Texas, writes, October 13.1906: "Please send me one bottle of Absorbine. I can't run my ranch without Absorbine." COUNTRY SAUSAGE. The Forest Home Farm, Purcellville, Va., makes a specialty of country sausage. Its method of making and handling it are told in a folder which will be sent free on application. COOK FARMS. JACKS, SADDLE HORSES, TROT- TING AND PACING STALLIONS. We are the largest Breeders and Importers of jacks in America. Write us your wants. J F. COOK & CO., Lexington, Ky. Branch Barn, Wichita, Kansas. FINE HORSE FOR SALE CHEAP. One sorrel gelding, coming 4 years old, compactly built, easy to keep, well broken to work anywhere, very gentle, drives and rides well — a splendid farii- lly horse; price $150. This horse will be sold under full gniarantee in every respect. W. M. WATKINS, Saxe, Va. Pnre-Bped HOKSES PERCHEROni ana BELGIAN We have more and better horses and will sell them cheaper than ever before. A nice lot of young stallions from weanlings up; also mares. C. A. ALEXANDER & CO., Harrlston, Angnsta Co., Va. PERCHERONS IS^E Two 2-year-old and two 3-year old Stallions, all registered, sound, gaod clean flat bone, good style and action. Will sell low considering quality as I am cramped for room. THOS. R. SMITH, Lincoln, Londonn Co., Va. Pure-Bred Percheron Stallion 4897.% Three years old, May, 1909; prize- winner at two horse shows this sea- son; blue ribbon pedigree, descended on dam side from Ficklln's celebrated importation of 1866, than which, no better ever came to America. Splen- did Individual. Color, grey; weight. 1,500 pounds; price right. For further information, apply to D. M. CLOYD, Dublin, Va. ROCK SPRING FARM Offers for Sale REGISTERED GUERNSEYS of the best strains; Registered Duroc anerk_dB shire Swine ; Breeding stocli and eggs from B. Rocks, Pekin Uucks, White Holland Tur- keys and Guineas. H. T. HARRISON, Prop. Leesburg, Va. Buckingham Co., Va., Dec. 4, '08. The Southern Planter is a credit to those who get it up. It is progress- ive and in touch with the agricultural interests of the South. A. J. BONDURANT. Augusta Co., Va., Dec. 14, '0'8. The Southern Planter is improving all the time and although I have been taking two good weekly farm papers for years, I just feel that I cannot do without the Southern Planter. R. FRANK LAREW. 60 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [J anuary, Want Ads. Rates 2 cents per word. Cash with order. iMltlals and figures count as one word; 25 cents minimum charge. POULTRY, ETC. BARGAIN SALE OP WHITE, BROWN and Buff Leghorns, rose or single comb; Barred, White and Buff Rocks; Silvrer Laced, White and Buffi Wyan- R«i=^'n^ Orpingtons, Rhode Island Rnv\n ""^^^^ ^"^ "t^'er breeds, now '^ w .';°°sters and breeding stock now Write me; I can please you in stock and price. Big catalogue 10c? list free. .)ohn E. Heatwole, Box B Harrisonburg, Va. * AFTER MATING UP MY PENS I have some extra cockerels, hens and pullets for sale in R. L Reds Barred P.. Rocks, White Leghorns and Bla^k Minorcas. 50 Buff Wyandotte heni f,^l.^,^^'■^^^"• ^^ ^"^^^l catalogue: full of poultry information, describes and quotes lowest prices on eggs! 25 varieties listed. Enclose stlmp for one. C. L. Shenk, Luray, Va FOR SALE— CHOICE LOT OF S C Brown Leghorn hens, pullets 'and cockerels. My birds are direct from Mr. Brace's best pullet-bred "priz™ winning" pen. None better on earth. Great layers. Evergreen pot'"'"-^' ^- °**^^' ^'■"P- RicT De" WE ARE NOW BOOKING ORDERS for eggs from our best yard S. C. White Leghorns at $2.00 per 15. Everj' female in this yard Is an aris- tocrat and has an egg record. Ster- ling Poultry Yards, P. O. Box 626, Staunton, Va. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS— Magnificent young toms weighing lli}° 25 pounds, worth $5. now on sale at $3 each. White Wyandotte cockerels $1. Sunnysid« Farm, Jonesville, Va. RHODE ISLAND REDS, AS FINE AS any in the South. Large kind: laying strain; fifty exceptionally fine cockerels from $1 to $2 each; trios. fri. *S %^' ■^°®'^ °^ Single Comb. Thos. S. Turner, Dic kens, Va. SOME CHOICE STANDARD BRED— Rhode Island Red cockerels for breeding purposes left. Both combs. Price from $1 to $5. The Valley Poultry Farm, Maurertown, Va., R. F . D . No . 1 . R. C. RHODE ISLAND RED COCKS and cockerels $1; White Wyandotte and R. C Rhode Island Red eggs from prize winning stock, $1.25 per 15. John Campbell, Route 2, Beaver Dam, Va. TURKEYS — MAMMOTH, GOLDEN Bronze, from prize-winners. Young toms, $5; pullets, $3; 1907 hatched tom.q, $7 and $10. Hena. $4. Write me, I can please you. Mrs. J. Raleigh Johnston. Bluff City, ^Va. FOR SALE — FINE WHITE HOLLAND Turkeys: line bred Barred Plymouth Rocks, beautlfiil markings, and a few Indian Runner Drakes. Write for prices of all. M. F. Gooch, Som- erset. Orange Co., Va. MAMMOTH WHITE PEKIN DUCKS for sale: drakes, $1.25; ducks $1. Six Mammoth Bronze Turkey hens, nearly three years old, $3.50 each to close them out. H. B. Smith, Jr., Hanover C. H., Va. S. C. RHODE ISLAND RED AND Barred Plymouth Rock chickens; fine breeding stock priced at $1 to $1.50. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. F. E. Williams, "Wilmont," Charlottesville, Va. FINE COCKERELS FOR SALE.— White Minorcas. Fine in comb and color. White Plymouth Rocks, Fishel strain, snowy white; Rose Comb Brown Leghorns, Kulp strain. Box 6S6, Roanoke, Va. FOR SALE— SOME FINE PEKIN ducks from my winners at Madison Square, Jamestown, Phila., and Va. State Fair. Evelyn Heights Farm, Catletts, Va., W. W. Thomas, Prop. EXTRA FINE LARGE MAMMOTH Bronze Turkeys and Barred Rock and R. C. R. I. Red cockerels. Five choice Berkshire gilts. H. B. Howe, Dublin, Va. FOR SALE:BUFF PLYMOUTH ROCKS Single and Rose Comb Buff Leg- horns. Choice stock. Satisfaction guaranteed. Send for my circular. J. W. Silcott, Bluemont, Va. A FEW FINE COCKERELS— BUFF Orpington, Black Minorca, Rose and Single Comb Brow^n Leghorn. One cock, one cockerel, ten hens, R. C. B. Leghorn, $9. Mrs. Frank Johnson, Route 1, Louisa, Va. SILVER LACED WYANDOTTE COCK- erels, pullets and hens for sale; prize-winners State Fair 1907 and 1908. Miss Phaup, Pilklngton, Va. AM IN THE MARKET FOR BROWN Leghorns, Mammoth Bronze Turkeys and bred Berkshire gilt. Quality and prices must be right. W. J. Fry, Bula, Va. STANDARD BUFF ROCKS. TWO hens one cockerel $3.50. Bred for size and eggs. Three pullets one cockerel, same stock, sa^^e price. Jno. E. Morris, Orange, Va. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS— Hens two years old w^eigh 20 lbs.; toms 40 lbs. Hens, $3, toms, $4. C. S. Hamlin, Route 1, Box 5, Leakes- ville, N. C. SELECT M. B. TOMS FOR SALE — $5 each. Want to buy nice yearling torn for breeding. W. G. Hundley, Callands, Va. TWENTY-FIVE WHITE HOLLAND Turkeys for sale. Toms $4 each. Hens $3, Trio $9. E. M. Harns- berger. Orange, Va. MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS— $7 per pair. Barred Plymouth Rock chickens. Mrs. W. F. Jackson, Jet- ersville, Va. PURE-BRED WHITE WYANDOTTES, first class stock in every respect. Eggs in season $1.50 per sitting. O. O. Harrison, Mt. Ulla, N. C. COLUMBIAN WYANDOTTE, PURE- bred cockerels and pullets, $2 per head. C. V. Campbell, Oliver, Va. S C RHODE ISLAND RED ROOST- ers, $1; pullets, $1; bred for eggs. White Guineas, $2 pair. W. B. Btrcn, Afto n. Va. HENS ALL SOLD, A FEW LATE hatched S. C. Red cockerels. 75c. Narragansett Turkeys, White Guin- eas. W. E. Birch, Afton. Va. FOR SALE — PURR-BRED FAT PEKIN Dnrks. Mrs. Armstrong, Union Mills, Fluvanna Co., Va. FINE WHITE WYANDOTTE COCK- erels, snow white, $1.50 each. Georg« Osborne, Hurlock, Md. WHITE HOLLAND TURKEYS— Toms, $2.50 to $3 each. G. W. Moss, Guineys, Va. FOR SALE— CHOICE S. C. WHITE Leghorn cockerels $1.25 each. T. C. Morton, Rice, Va. FOR SALE: PURE-BRED S. C. B. and White Leghorn cockeres, pullets and hens. Mrs. L. G. Irving, Pamp- lin City, Va. LIVE STOCK. WANTED— TO SELL ONE LIGHT brown mare 4 years old, perfectly gentle and kind, weighs 950 lbs., well bred, clean limbed, good action, Virginia raised, price $200. Also 2 mules, 2 years old, well formed, Vir- ginia raised, well grown, $160 each. Thornton Jeffress, Crew«, Va. WANTED TO SELL SPANISH JACK. Black with white points. Stands 14 hands. Thoroughly broken and as good as anything showed at State Fair in the line of mules. Come and see him or write us. W. W. Stock- well, South Boston, Va. CHOICE LOT BERKSHIRE PIGS from registered parents, $5 each. The best that skilled breeding can pro- duce. Close up to imported prize- winners on both sides. W. G. Hund- ley, Callands, Va. HOLSTEIN BULL CALF, OUT OP cow now giving eight gallons, four per cent, milk a day. Born Sept. 14, 1908. Will sell right. $35. Regis- tered and transferred. Very large and well grown. Wm. W. Jackson, Bizarre Dairy Farm, Farmville, Va. POLAND CHINA PIGS FOR SALE— $4 each, dandies. S. C. Brown Leghorn cockerels and pullets $1 each; eggs in season. W. B. Payne, Crofton, Va. FOR SALE AT BARGAIN PRICES— Combination horses, matched pairs. Mules and mule colts. Angus cattle, Berkshire hogs. Fine 8 year-old Jack. Oak Hill Farm, Wenonda, Va. PONIES— SEVERAL SHETLAND AND others for children, well broken. One pair matched roan mares, 5 years, kind; single and double. J. M. Cun- ningham, Brandy Station, Va. REGISTERED JERSEY CATTLE AND large Yorkshire swine for sale. Choice stock at moderate prices. Ad- dress Riverside Park, Morganton, N. C. WANTED— REGISTERED TEN MOS. old Berkshire gilt, bred to registered boar, also registered four months old Tamworth boar. Describe and prices. Eli B. Manning, Latta, S. C. SADDLE STALLIONS, GOOD ONES. Prices, $300 to $700 each. Registered Shorthorns, good ones, $40 to $150. J. D. Stodghill, Shelbyville, Ky. LARGE YORKSHIRE PIGS AND bred sows, Hampshiredown sheep and Buff Plymouth Rock Chickens. J. D. Thomas, Round Hill, Va. BEFORE BUYING YOUR BERK- shlre Pigs write me for my prices and breeding. It will pay you. Dr. Charles G. Cannady, Roanoke, Va. FOR SALE — TWO REGISTERED Percheron yearling stud colts. Mc- Cloy, Agt. Birdwood, Va. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 61 Live Stock (Continued). W. H. COFFMAN'S ILLUSTRATED herd catalogue of his magniflcent Berkshire Hogs is now ready to mail free to breeders at their request. Ad dress, Blueneld, W. Va. REGISTERED BREED OF YORK- shire hogs at farmers' prices. W. E. Stickley, Strasburg, Va. RKAL. KSTATG. FOR SALE — AN IMPROVED 200 ACRE farm in Piedmont Va. Well fenced and watered, with dwelling, cattle barn, and usual outbuildings. All plowable land, with good soil and sub-soil, except 6 acres in wood. Land rollipg and well dralnsd, 7 acres in young thrifty apple orch- ard just in full bearing. About one- third cash, balance on time to suit. Also an up-to-date 2 horse level tread power in excellent repair at one-half first cost. Address Box 33, Jeffersonton, Va. J!00 ACRE FARM, 12 ROOM SLATE roof house, 5 barns, one earth base- ment and stabling for forty cows, large silo, $1,000 worth timber, on main road, four and one half miles from Owego; plenty fruit, water piped to barn from large reservoir; farm will keep fifty head of cattle and teams price $6,000; $3,500 cash, balance 10 years at 5 per cent. Hall's Farm Agencey, Owego, N. Y. FOR SALE — FINE DAIRY OR TRUCK farm 170 acres, 90 acres in grass and clover, balance pine timber. Good soil, mostly level. All fenced. Build- ings good, nearly new. Good well and springs. Williamsburg one mile. Price $50 per acre. Time given to suit purchaser. Address Box 94, Williamsburg, Va. FOR RENT OR WORK ON SHARES— a fine farm especially adapted to dairying, stock breeding and truck- ing. Near splendid market for all dairy and farm products. Station, post office, express office, church and school on farm. Excellent neigh- borhood. A bargain for the right man. Apply, Oak Hill Stock & Dairy Farm, Wenonda. Va. •WANTED — ON A FRUIT FARM IN Albemarle County, a practical work- ing farmer — one with knowledge of fruit and truck preferred. Must be temperate and reliable. References required. Address, stating age, whether married or single and wages expected. "K," care So. Planter. DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR farm or business? Anywl'.ere? Any- place? We do it for you without commission. Just send lowest price with full description and terms. Buyers' Co-operative Company. 711 20th Ave. N. Minneapolis, Minn. ■CHEAP LANDS— FAMOUS MOORE county sand belt. Most healthful section South. Big money in fruit, truck, stock, cotton, etc. On rail- road. Address owner, O. B. Deaton, Troy, N. C. *'OR SALE — TWO FAUQUIER COUN- ty blue grass farms of 300 acres each; one % mile from station, the other 1% miles. No commission to agents. Apply to J. W. Latham, Calverton, Va. ■SELL YOUR FARM DIRECT TO buyer. Write J. H. Bonnell, .Tames- town. N. Y. WANTED — WRITE ME ABOUT NICE home or lot. T. H. Strohecker, Sa- lem, Va. CHEAP LAND WHERE iNVALITj get well without medicine antl iiilse $200 in fruit per acre. Edon Fruit Colony Company, Rock Briir.cli, Har- nett Co.. N. C. FOR RENT— DAIRY FARM 204 ACRES well equipped with cows and ma- chinery. 46 miles from Washington, 1 mile station. Address Linden Farm, Calverton, Va. BUY BEST VIRGINIA FARMS DIRECT of owner and save money. Write J. H. Bonnell, Jamestown, N. Y. POSITIONS — HBLP. WANTED — Responsible man with horse and buggy In each community, sal- ary $5 to $10 per day to take orders from owners of farms, orch- ards and home gardens. A splendid opportunity for farmers' sons, also fruit tree and sewing machine agents to make a business connection which will become more profitable each year. Address: P. O. Box 6, Young's Island, S. C. WANTED — TENANT FOR FINE FARM 600 acres. 4 1-2 mies west of Rich- mond. Will furnish land, team, im- plements and new dwelling 5 rooms. Practical dairyman preferred. Appli- cant must have sufllcient capital for his expenses and labor. Apply to R. P. Burwell. Tobaccoville, Powha- tan Co., Va. WANTED BY A YOUNG MARRIED man, place as manager of stock farm. Wide experience at soil, feed- ing and breeding of all kinds of live stock and the handling of labor. Have the ability to make things go. Best references. Address. W. L., care Southern Planter. MANAGER— A GRADUATE OF COR- nell College of Agriculture, exper- ienced, and with executive ability, de- sires employment as manager of a large farm or estate. John B. Shep- ard, 419 Chamber of Commerce, Buf- falo. N. Y. POSITION WANTED AS MANAGER or superintendent of large farm by a young married man who is sober, a hustler and has practical and scien- tific knowledge of farming. Farmer, care Southern Planter. WANTED — FARMER WITH KNOWL- edge of farm machinery, care and feeding of cattle and plain garden- ing. State age of self and family, wages expected, etc. Address E. G. Craig. Box 196, Charlottesville, Va. SITUATION WANTED BY ENGLISH- man, 20 years of age. good general experience in all kinds of farm work open for immediate engagement. Ap- ply to X. Y. Z., care Southern Planter WANTED — SITUATION AS MANAGED on a gentleman's place or large dairy farm. Address R. S. Davis, R. F. D. 3. St. Johnsbury. Vt. MANAGER — EXPERIENCED. STRTCT- ly tpmperate. with references, wants charge of a large farm or estate. AdrlrPBS Manager, care Southern Planter. WANTED — FIRST-CLASS FARM band, married. W. D. Robertson, Route 4. Box 28. Leesburg. Va. A Neat Binder for your back num- bers can be had for 30 cents. Address our Business Department. BIISCKIiL.ANBOUS. WANTED— TO BUY ALL KINDS Wild Birds and Animals, particularly Tame Deer, Wild Turkeys, White Squirrels, Peafowl, Otters, Red Foxes Gray Squirrels, Partridges, Pheas- ants, Beaver. State price when writ- ing. Dr. Cecil French, Naturalist, Washington, D. C. EDMOND FONTAINE, ACRTCtJLTUR- al Engineer and Dairy Expert; esti- mates furnislied on fiirni and dairy outfits; hydraulic and electrical sup- plies; soils analyzed, fertilizers, etc Room 502 Krise Building, I ynch- burg, Va. I will iielp you save money and make more money. A KNOWLEDGE OF SHORTHAND the best introduction to business life. Full course of instruction by mail $10., by reporter and teacher of many years' experience. A brief, simple system, easily learned and rapid and serviceable in practical use. For particulars address, L. M. Hull, 14 So. 3rd St., Richmond. Va, FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR good cows — 1 nice rubber tire close carriage, something swell and as good as new, at a great bargain. 1 spring wagon good as new, price $40 1 Champion mower (secona hand) price $20. Address W. B. HlghflU, Box 303, Danv IHe, Va. FOR SALE— BEES, SEVERAL KINDS various prices. For spring delivery. Pure honey in various style pack- ages. 40 White Plymouth Rock pul- lets, spring hatched; 30 bushels of cow peas. B. F. Averill, Howards- ville, Va. COLLIE PUPPIES F->RSA'.13. FAKM raised, from registered „f^£^^- Pnc^ *«; on Pedigree with each. tJiacK. and white or yellow and white, male ^r"^female. Nokolk & Western Rail- way Farm, Ivor, Va. S. M. ueyer, Manager. ^_^______^_ WOODWARD & SON, RICHMOND VA. ^ X__ Lumber, Laths, Shin- gles, Sash, Blinds, Doors, Frames, Mouldings, Asphalt Roofing. Yards and RICMMONP W^D VI WQINIA buildings covering ten acres FOR SALE — ONE CYPHERS 150 EGG Incubator only used short time, one outdoor brooder. Price $20 for all. R. I. Red cockerels, $1 each. L. B. Johnson, Charlottesville, Va. FOUR LATEST IMPROVED MA- chines for sale: Disc Plow, Drill, Sil- age Cutter and Corn Harvester. Thos. Christian, Box 33. Keswick. Va. PEDIGREED COLLIE PUPS. TRAINED female Collies. R. I. Red eggs, $1 20; March pullets $1.50. Shady Brook Farm, R. F. D. No. 2, Roanoke Va. FOX, DEER, COON AND OPOSSUM hounds and pups $3.50 to $15 each. For bargains write me. n'. V. Wil- mouth. Shelbyville, Ky. TERRACING? DITCHING? GRADING? Best $10 farm level for $R 66. W^rlte at once for special offer. Frank Wright. Mf.. Cave Springs. Ga. WANTED TO BUY 2000 OSAGB Orange plants for setting a hedge. Address Percival Hicks, North, Va. Tell the advertiser where you saw his advertisement. Let Me LEND ^^^ Mr. Edison Sa V^* "^ ^^nt to see a ^ * Phonograph in, every American Home y> For the Pbonograpta, as you may know, is the wizard's hobby and pet. He has worked and studied over it constantly until today it is a perfect musical instrument — the king of entertainers. FREE LOAN! «»'- EDISON Phonograph Without Charge F. K. BABSON Edison Phonograph Distributers ^1^ Edison Catalog FREE Now I want to send you at once our FREE Edison cata- log and list of 1,500 Edison Gold-Moulded Records, so you can pick out just the machine and records which you would like to borrow on my free loan plan. Sign the coupon in the corner. Send letter or postal if you wish, but coupon will do. Write now. If you have not sent your request a catalog before, will you favor me by sending your name and address once ? Even if you do not want borrow thephonograph until a little later, send for a catalog iw. The catalog costs you absolutely nothing. Sign the oupon now; at I ^l-« ^C C,** With an EDISON LiOtS or run phonograph This Latest Style Edison Phonograph, the perfected model of the great Edison Factory. You ought to hear it laugh, sing and play — side-splitting, beautiful, sentimental songs, vaudeville, opera — everything. REMEMBER : I do not ask you to pay us one cent. I want to lend you this wonderful latest style phonograph absolutely free, and I only ask that you will invite a few of your friends to share with you a free concert of the finest music. Read my great free loan offer below: mm V ^\.M.M. ^ ^'^^ senA to every l^/I^T ■ B ■ ■ ^^1^ ^ reader of this paper a IWB ^r ^_y M M ^ ^ M genuine Edison Stand- 9/ ard Phonograph, with our Parlor Grand Equipment added. I will allow this phono- graph to remain in your home while you and your friends enjoy its sweetest music — all its varied entertainment — without charging you one cent. You may then return the outfit at my expense without having incurred any obligations to buy, without any obligation whatsoever. F. K. BABSON. I^-V Pl1PTmC<>* ^ know when your friends once hear a *"«7 * *■* f»vs»^ • genuine New Style Edison with its per- fect tone reproduction, they will want one. If they do not buy at once— they will send at some future time. By lending a few people the new machines, letting them play the machines for their friends, it will acquaint everybody with the superiority of the Latest Style Edison. I do not ask you to sell a single outfit— in fact, we cannot allow one cent discount from our rock-bottom price on the Edison. But I would like you to tell your friends that one of these grand entertainers may be secured at the most surprisingly low prices, either for cash in full, or for only $3 to $3.50 a month, without interest on deferred payments. Fun for the children, for the young folks, fun for the old folks, lots of fun and entertainment for every member of your family. Mo one can listen to the stirring music of the world's greatest military bands , the popular "rag time" stunts, the monologist's hits, the side-splitting minstrel jokes, the old love songs and the best sacred music — no one can listen to this clean, wholesome instructive and varied entertainment without being impressed and delighted. Think what an Influence for uood is good music. Think what an opportunity it is to be able to hear the world's great singers in grand opera roles, singing which would cost you $5 and even $10 for a seat at the grand opera in big cities. Think what an ever ready resource of entertainment and pleasure for your friends and guests is this talking machine, this instrument which talks and sings and plays right In your own home. Surely the Edison phonograph is rightly called the treasure house of home entertainment. Look at the happy family gathered around the blazing: hearth. What better or more satisfactory pleas- ure for a long winter evening. Father and mother, grandfather and grandmother— the dear old folks— and the young people, too. safe in their own home and exposed to no tempta- tions — all the family bound together and en- joying the same pleas- ure, hearing the same songs and laughing at the same ludicrous stories as they come forth from Mr. Edison's great invention. Don't you think you ought to allow your own family this pleasure, especially when you can do so without one cent of expense? I not only offer but consider it p, privilege to lend you such a source of enjoyment. The latest style Edison Standard Phonograph with our Parlor Qrand Equipment added which I offer to lend you free is so different from the squeaking, scratching, rasping talking machines you have heard before that I want to familiarize everyone with its charm, its simplicity, its perfect mechanism, and its tone quality. And there is no better way to familiarize everyone with this perfect outfit than to lend it to the honorable and intelligent readers of this paper. All I ask in return for the loan is that you invite some of your friends to hear the Genuine Edison Phonograph. Send for a Catalog. You can enjoy an Edison Phonograph in your own home free. And you can ship it back at my expense. Send for a free catalog now. Sign the coupon or write us now. Don't wait. Edison Phonograph Distributers F. K. BABSON, Edison Block, Sult( 3151 , CHICAGO. ILL, 1909.] THE SOUTHER^^ PLANTER C3 THIS NEW PICTURE OF DAN PATCH 1:55 In Six Brilliant Colors Wr MAILtD FREE ""^C This new picture of Dan Patch 1:55, is the Finest I have ever eotten out for framing. It is 21 inches by 28 inches, ia printed in six brilliant colors and IS free of advertising. It gives his age and a list of all the fast miles paced by Dan. Being made from a "Speed Photograph" it shows Dan as lifelike as if you stood on the track and saw him in one of his marvelous and thriling speed exhibitions. You ought to have a fine picture of the King of all Harness Horse Creation and the Fastest Harness Horse the world has ever seen. I will mail you one of these Large, Beautiful, Color- ed Pictures of Dan Patch 1:55 free With Postage Prepaid and full particu- lars concerning my plan of Giving Away a $5,000.00 Dan Patch stallion if you will siinply write me. ^T-You Must Give Me This Information. you own "^"^ *'''"'' *"""^'* •'"'* '>^^^' 2nd. Give number and kind of live stock Address M. W. SAVAGE, Owner, Minneapolis, Mlaa, Also sole owner ot—laternatlonal Stock rood Co. Also solo owner of— International Stock Food Farm Also Presldeat of—Daa Patch Electric Liao A $6000. OAH PATCH STALLION FREE .. *" *5^'u«oly Free H«lr Counting Contest Without Money Or Purchase Consider- atlon And Open To Any Farmer, Stockman or Poultry Breeder. Can you count the num- ber of haus drawn in a picture of "Forest Patch, •' sired by Dan Patch, dam by Monaco by Belmont. Write for one of the Above Dan Patch Pictures. I will also mail you a photo en- ffraving of Forest Patch," the Fine Re?istered Stallion to be given away and ALSO Drawing showmg hairs to be counted and also stating easy conditions. Every stock owner will want to count the hairs on this Splendid $S000.00 Dan Patch Stallion because it means a small fortune free for some one. I paid $60,000 for Dan Patch and have been offered $180,000. I would have lost money if I had sold Daa for One Million Dollars. ••c«..??IX°S,."'V^"""''" ■*•"' *50O0. Dan rpatch Stallion Absolutely Free. Forest Patch" might make you a fortune ol $25,000 to S50,000 as a great stock horse for any community because he will make a 1200 lb. stallion with great style and beauMlul conlormatlon. * M. W. SAVAGE, Minneapolis, Minn. GOOD HOUSBEEPING. Roast Beef. Select the first cut rib roast or the sirloin, trim off all the scraggy pieces, and put into a roasting pan and pour over it about a quart of boiling water. Then rub on pepper and salt and a half a cup of flour. If the roasting pan has a close-fitting top, it will not be necessary to do much basting, but if the top is open you must baste very often, sprinkling a little bit more flour on once or twice. If you want the roast to be thoroughly done, cook from twelve to fifteen minutes to each pound. If you prefer it rare, it will take only eight minutes to the pound. If you are careful about the basting and seasoning the gravy will be ready when the roast is done. Pour it in- to a pan and skim off all the fat, heat It and send it to the table in a boat. The fat from the roast is the best thing you can find for frying potato and rice cakes. Roasted Turkey Stuffed with Chestnuts. Kill the turkey several days before cooking, tie a string about the neck and hang it in a cool place. Before stuffing put it into a large pan and IKJur boiling water over and through It and let it stand in the hot water for ten minutes. Then rub it inside with salt and celery seed, blanch a cup of chestnuts by pouring boiling water over them, rub off the skin and boll them till they are tender. Chop BILTMORE FARMS. POULTRY AND EGGS Barred Rocks, White Rocks, Brown Leghorns, White Leghorns and White Wyan- dottes. BERKSHIRE HOGS A few young' boars and gilts, and a magnificent, uniform lot of young fall pigs. Prolific, good type, large size, low prices. JERSEY CATTLE A few select young bulls and heifers from dams having large YEARLY milk and butter records, and by well known sires of tested cows and prize-winners. APIARY Pure Honey for sale. Also full colonies of bees. For full particulars, addresss, niLTMORE FARMS, R. F. D. IVo. 2, BUtmorc, N. C. Brompton Stock Farm. We offer for prompt delivery several Young Jersey Bulls and two Guern- sey Bulls, six and twelve months old, Jersey yearling heifers in calf, and a lot of high grade Jersey and Guernsey heifers, one and two years old. Brown Chinese Geese, Toulouse Geese, Bronze Turkeys, Muscovy Ducks and Plymouth Rock fowls. Also Collie and Fox Terrier puppies. M. B. ROWE & CO, Fredericksburg, Va. Wlien corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 64 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, ESTABLISHED 1890, McCOMB & BLOCK COMMISSION MERCHANTS For the Sale of CATTLE, SHEEP, LAMBS, HOGS, FRESH COWS, CALVES In Carloads and Small Lots. To Buyers of Live Stock: We solicit cerreapondence (r*m those wishing to buy Stock Cattla, Feeding Steers, Breed- ing Ewes, Feeding Wethers and Lambs; In fact. If you wlak any kind of Cattle, Sheep or Hogs, we will sell th^m to yo» at lowest market prices. Pure-Bred HAMPSHIRE] RiJkCS ready for dellTery. OFFICE JiNO PENS: UNION STOCK vaROS, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, 'PHONESt OFFICE 139^; RESIDENCE 3224; P. O. BOX. 489 flue and add them to a dressing made of stale bred crumbs, two hard boiled eggs chopped fine, half a cup of but- ter, salt, pepper and a few celery seed; mixed all this with a cup of hot water and fill the body and the crop. Put it into a pan and pour a quart of boiling water over it, lay some thin slices of sweet fat bacon on top, baste about every fifteen minutes, rub salt and pepper over it and dredge with flour several times. You may have to add to the water if it boils away too fast, cook from three to five hours. The liver and gizzard may be cooked in a pan and added to the gravy or just left in the pan with the turkey and sent to the table whole. Creamed Irish Potatoes. Peel the potatoes and let them stand in water until you are ready to cook them, then drop them into boiling water and let them boil hard for half an hour, pour off the water and let them stand on the apron of the stove for twenty minutes, this will make them mealy; mash one at a time In a hot pan, adding rich milk and a piece of butter, then beat hard until the mass is light and smooth serve very hot. roast beef is hardly roast beef without creamed potatoes to go with It. Com Fritters. These may be made with the can- ned corn and are "fine". Use one can of corn and one pint of flour, salt, and a ll'^tle pepper, and a large spoon of butter and a teaspoon of bread powd- ers, beat two eggs, add about a pint of milk, and the other ingredients, fry at once on a hot griddle with drip- pings, serve hot. It adds greatly to the goodness of such cakes If they are slightly buttered when you take them off the griddle. Scalloped Tomatoes. Empty a can of tomatoes into a pud- ding dish, add salt, pepper, and sugar, sprinkle over this a layer of fine bread crumbs (do not mix them down Into the tomatoes), put small pieces Qlenburn Berkshires. Lord Premier and Premier Longrfellow are dead, but we have their best sons. Our LORD PItEMIESR III Is not only a son of Lord Premier, but Is a Utter mate to Lord Premier II. and a brother In blood to Lord Prem- ier's Rival. Our PREDOMINANT and DOMINANT are probably the beat sons of Premier Longfellow. IMP. ROYAL. HUNTER Is a great Indi- vidual. 'We have T..ord Premier. Premier, Longfellow, Masterpiece, Cham- ber's Duke XXIII., and fine Imported sows. FOKFARSUlUliS GOLDBN LAD JBRSKYS. Write for Catalogue. Dr. J. D. KIRK, Roanoke. Va. DUROCS SHORTHORNS POLLED DURHAMS SHEOPSHIRES THB DUROC Is the most prolific hog on earth. The large fairs of the West prove that they are the most popular hog of that section. The demand for them In the South shows conclusively that they are the coming hog of the South; We have the largest herd In the East and one of the most fashion- ably bred herds In the world. Our herd averaged over eleven pigs t» the Utter this year. Send for printed catalogue If you are interested In hoga. Boars, Sows In pig, Shotes and Fall Pigs for sale — two hundred In all. Send- for "Dnroc FbcI"." Shorthorn Cows, Heifers and bulls, dual purpose, pure Scotch and Scotch topped, at prices that will make you buy. Shropshire Rams and Ewes, Tearllngs and Lambs. LBSLIB D. KL.INO. Vanelnae, Va. FOB BALBI BERKSHIRE QILTS and BOARS. WELL DEVELOPED JERSEY BULL CALVES CORRECT DAIRY TYPE. GREAT PROOUCINQ ANCESTORS. Forest Home Farm, ""^VTRol-Nii:''^' TKUL THB ADVKRTISKR WHKRE YOU SAW HIS ADVBRTISBMBNV. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTEE <,lliM Get the Good Of Your Feed Feeding a beef animal is one thing — getting the whole nntri- tive worth of your grain and hay is another. Many feeders are hundreds of dollars poorer to-day than they would have been had they looked to it that their stall-fed steers got only what ration they could most fully digest and completely assimilate. Dr. Hess (M. D., D. V. S.) is a practical stockman. Increasing the stockman's profit by increasing digestion has become known as "The Dr. Hess Idea." Dr. Hess believes that nature can be assisted to cor- rect ills and to work out best results in every instance, by the use of a proper.tonic. Every man of experience knows thatheavy feeding, continued long enough to "fit" a steer, often defeats its own purpose by upsetting the animal's digestion. "The Dr. Hess Idea" worked out in daily practice prevents this and relieves all the minor stock ailments. griven in small regular doses in the grain rations, twice a day, strengthens animal digestion, so that the largest proportion possible of food is taken into the blood and sent to maintain and upbuild bodily tissues. It contains not only bitter tonic principles for the digestion, but also iron for the blood, and nitrates necessary to cleanse the system. It makes a milch cow increase milk production, a fatting steer or hog fit rapidly and economically, and puts a horse in the pink of condition. Dr. TTess Stock Food by improving the appetite increases the consumption of roughage and by increasing digestion lessens the amount ol nutrition wasted in the manure. Sold on a written guarantee. The dose of Dr. Hess Stock Food is small and fed but twice a day. 100 lbs. $5.00 25 lb. pail $1.60 Except in Canada and extreme West and South. Smaller quantities at a slight advance. DR. HESS & CLARK, Ashland, Ohio. klso l/lanufaciurers o! Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a and Instant Louse Killer. Free Troin the Ist to the 10th of eoch month— Dr. Hess OLD., D.V.S.) will prescribe for yonr ailing animals. Yoa can have his 96-page Veterinary Book tree any time. Send 2c stamp and mention this paper. ■»^ n U B Ct Ct E3 rf°l III T D V O A IM a A o tf^'F e» A I'°°l'i7 keeping Is good business if you know the secret. Ton can't con- Urlma ■! BOw Ir^^WB™ I b» 1 r ^*BW »* Sd'^ #* fine a hen, feed lier heavily and get your money back, unless you keep her digestive apparatus in good running order. The one V/"."i7 to do 'c':i:.t l3 to ^i~: rcgulir small portions of Dr. Hess Poultry Pan-a-ce-a once a day in soft feed. Dr.Ili'sa Poultry Pan-a-ce-a is a guaranteed egg producer. It is a tonic— not a ration. It contains elements which aid digestion, make good blood, and free thesystcm of poisonous dead matier. It is "The I>r. Hess Idea" tliat poultry can be kept healthy, active and prolific, even mider the unnatural conditions resulting from confinement, and his Poultry Pan-a-ce-a proves his theory true. Poultry Pan-a-ce-a is endorsed by poultry associations and is sold on a written buunuitee. A penny's worth feeds thirty hens one day. 1} Ibe. 2uc, mail or express, 40c ; 6Ibs.nOp: ISIhn. 4>I.3.5 ; 23 lb. poll $3.50. Except in Canada and extreme West and Sonth. Sund 20 for Dr. Hess 4S page poultry book, free. LOVSE KILLER KILLS UCE of butter about on this and bake slow- ly for an hour. Apple Salad. Take equal parts of apples, chopped, celery and English walnuts, mix them all together in a dish and pour over them a mayonnaise. This makes a delicious salad, and can be kept until the next day in a cold place. Tomato Aspic. Stew gently a quart of canned to- matoes, adding celery seed, salt, pep- per and a half of a small onion. When It Is possible, press the tomatoes through a seive, to take out all seed, pour this boiling hot over a fourth of a box of gelatine which has soaked one hour in half a cup of cold water, pour into a mould to harden, cut it In small equares and serve in a nest of curled parsley In individual saucers. JERSEY CATTLE. n:£l,-^re£ Cowa Presk to Pall. Heifera Bred to Calre la SprlBB. BnU»— All AKe»— A Few Ready for Serrlee. BERKS HI RES. All Asrea and of Bzcellent BreeainsT. Qet my prlc' enjflne, •nperlor to any one-cylinder engrlneireTolntionlclnff power. a twiM^ltniler KssbHne, nff power. Itswelehtandbolkarehalf tbat of single oyltnder engines, with ereatsrdnrabUt^. Oaski MSiMBuy— I^ostoBon. Qalekly, easily started. "VlbntlonDractJfially OTen»me. Cheaply monnted on any wagon. It la a combination portable, stationary or tEMtlar MBlMk ■BVMBQazauMoa. TJLBT£MrJ«BniUFCM»n> Aift«.>Measiier»ad l&thSts.. Chlcaso. THIS IB ODK FIFTY-SltTH TBAB. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 69 MORVEN PARK ESTATE. Th« Property of WESTMORELAND DAVIS. Esq. Large Yorkshire Swine. These pigs are hardy and prolific. The two boars that took the first prize in their classes at the Virginia State Fair had been exposed without cover or shed for a year in the open. They had, as have all our pigs, well developed carcasses, covered with heavy growth of hair that Insures against scurf or skin troubles In hot climate. These pigs mature early, are good mothers, and ar« very pro lific. They are the bacon pig of England and of the West. WE HAVE THE FINEST STRAIN OF IMPORTED BLOOD FOR SALE. Registered Guernsey Cattle. Dairymen shipping to the city markets will find a Guernsey bull most valuable to cross on their herds, thus increasing the content of butter fat in their milk or cream. Especially is this cross desir- able when shipping to cities where dealers pay upon the basis of butter fat. At the Pan-American Exposition, the only time the Guernsey met other breeds in competition, the Guernsey led all breeds for the most economical production of high-class butter. We Have Brilliantly Bred Bulls For Sale. Dorset Horn Sheep. We have the largest flock of Imported Dorsets in America. They are of one type and both thrifty and prolific. WE ARE BOOKING ORDERS FOR EARLY DELIVERY OF LAMBS. For further particulars, address. LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT, MORVEN PARK ESTATE, LEESBURG, LOIJDOIW CO., VA THE SOUTHEEIT PLANTEE [January, Pure- Bred POULTRV Farmers, now is the time to order your Breeding Birds for 1909. I have choice birds of the follow- ing breeds. Barred, White and Buff Plymouth Rocks, White, Brown and BufE Leghorns, White and Sil- ver Wyandottes, White, Black and BufE Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, Silver Spangled Hamburgs, Indian Games, Black Minorcas, and White Face Black Spanish chickens; Rou- en and Pekin Ducks, Mammoth Bronze and White Holland Turkeys. Do not delay, place your order today and get advantage of lowest prices. Address JAME}S M. HOBBS, 1521 »It. Royal Avenue. BALTIMORE, MD. Pure-Bred WHITE HOIiLAND and MAMMOTH BRONZE TURKEYS. Farmers do not delay. Now is tlie time to buy and save money. Choice 15- to 16- pound White Holland Toms, $5 each; Younger Toms, $4 each; 2o-pound Yearling Toms, $6 each. White Holland Hens of this year's hatch, 8 to 12 pounds each, $4 each, or $7.50 for two hens. My Mammoth Bronze Turkeys are extra good this year, and the prices for December are as follows: 30- to 35-pound Yearling Gobblers, $6 each; IS-to 20-pound Young Toms, $5 each; f^ater hatched, 15-pound Toms, $4 each; 12- to 14-pound Early hatched Hens, $4 each; 9 to 11-pound Hens, $3 each. I can please you, and have over 200 Pure-Bred Turkeys for sale all in perfect health. Order to-day and secure the choicest birds. Address JAMES M. HOBBS, 1521 Mt. Royal Ave, Baltimore, Md. Pure-Bred HOGS 1 have the finest lot of Berkshire, Poland-China, Chester White, York- shire and Tamworth Pigs and Hoga I ever owned. I can mate Pigs and Shoats for breeding: 2, 3, 4 and 6 months old, and have fine 150-to 200-lb. Service Boars and Bred Sows ready for immediate shipment. Now is the time to order and get them in their winter quarters. Write to- day a list of your wants. Satis- faction guaranteed and references furnished. Address, JAMES M. HOBBS, 1521 Mt. Royal Avenue. BALTIMORE, MD. a delightfully flowing style, with oc- casional touches of wit and humor. Before he wrote this "magnum opus" of his literary career, he had already written essays and other historical works which had made him a high reputation, as for instance his "Divi- sion and Reunion," dealing with the causes that led to Civil War, and with the Reconstruction period. Prof. R. L. Dabney, D. D. Dr. Dabney was a man whose ca- reer was varied and versatile, he hav ing been by turns teacher, preacher, professor, solicitor and historian. His chief work is "The Life and Campaigns of Lieut-Gen. Jackson," said to be remarkable for accuracy of statement and precision of minute historical details. Forsaking his peaceful calling at Lexington, Va., Dr. Dabney followed Jackson to the war, and was for a time, his chief of staff, hence he had a good opportun- ity to become well acquainted with the illustrious Jackson, both as a man and as a soldier. . Dr. Dabney also wrote "A Defence of Virginia, and through her, of the South, in recent and pending con- tests with a sectional party." — 18130. James D. McCabe was born in Rich- mond. Va., about the year 1840. He was the son of the Rev. James Mc- Cabe of Maryland, formerly of Va. Mr. McCabe has written the following historical works: "Life of Stonewall Jackson, by an ex-Cadet" — 1863. (A few months after Jackson's death). "Memoirs of Gen. A. S. Johnston, from materials re- ceived from the son, staff and personal friends of Gen. Johnston." — 1864. "Life and Campaigns of Robert E. Lee." over 700 pages, with steel plates and maps. Published by Blelock & Company of New York and Xew Or- t^^TI m .,s, Koio^ MflM IMMikn "t ^^^^^^^H 1 1 1 1 1 1 m i tx :-^.„ .L., Top L.- !£f , J Poland- Chinas. A superior lot of Pigs by "Top Chief," Gray's Ideal 65«05, and other noted boars. Can furnish pairs not akin to those previously purchased. Come to headquarters and get the best at one-half Western prices. Old- est herd In the State. J. B. GRAY, Fredericksburg, Va. BEGIN THE NEW=YEAR ^'^^ ^ «^Ser^o l^^So^!''' ''^''°^'' Give them good attention and watch your mortgage disappear or your bank account grow large. Start with a pair or trio of pigs from my Large Eng- lish and American bred Berkshires. The big, long, and deep kind that far- row and raise large litters. I have some choice young, boars, bred gilts, and a number of very fancy pigs out of litters of 10 to 14 each. They were sired by my great herd boars Hunter of Biltmore 3rd, and Earhart's Model Premier, and are as good as can be found in America. My prices are very reasonable, and remember: I giiaran tee entire satisfaction or will refund your money. Write for prices and description to D. E. EARHART, Bristow, Va. Prize- W^ Inning BERKSHI RBS PJ R SALE. Our herd won 33 ribbons at Rich- mond 1907, and Lynchburg and Rich- mond, 1908; also won silver cup offered by American Berkshire Assn. for best under-year herd (3 sows and boar). We have Masterpiece, Lord Premier, Beryton Duke and Biltmore strains. BRED SOWS, GILTS, YOUNG BOARS AND PIGS FOR SALE. MOORE'S BROOK SANITARIUM COMPANY, CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PI.ANTER 71 Incorporated 1907. "STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE. THE VIRGINm STOCK FARM CO Incorporated* Bellevue, Bedford County, Virginia, J. ELLIOTT HALL. General Manager. i Copyright, 1908. By The Virginia Stock Farm Co., Inc. PAIR HACKNEY MARES. Standard Type of the Heavy Harness Horse in Action. Drawing by Geo. Ford Morris. A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! That is our greeting to everyone who reads the and yield her riches more bountifully to each of you t This is a New Year! One full of Promise and all be as good neighbors should be, ever ready and w Maybe we can help you — We know you can he 125-page catalogue, "Inaugural Announcement." and will only cost you a penny to do this and maybe we before another New Year. Write us a post card stating (1) Your Name. ( Route and Number. (3) Your Post Office, (i) The Coun Please say you saw this advertisement in The South as above, or write direct to the General Manager, as se lines. May the New Year bring forth more happiness han any of the Years that are past and gone. of Possibility. Let us all make the most of it. Let us illing to help each other. Ip us! W^rite us a post card for our beautifully illustrated let us start out the New Year by getting acquainted. It can be the means of your making several hundred dollars 2) Your Address, Street and Number, P. O. Box or Rural ty in which your Post Office is located. (5) Your State. (6) ern Planter. Please write plainly I Address the company l)elow. J. ELLIOTT HALL, Bellevue, Virginia. FOR SALE.— ROADSTER. CH. M. 15.2 HANDS; 1100 POUNDS. 10 YEARS; SOUND AND CITY BROKE. LADY CAN DRIVE HER ANYWHERE. A BLUE RIBBON WINNER. BROKE SINGLE AND DOUBLE AND TO RIDE. CAN ROAD TEN MILES AN HOUR. BRING YOUR WATCH. WE CAN SHOW YOU! A BARGAIN. PRICE $350. B«s«»DtHrDts»s»E60 per bottle. Sold by druggists, or sent by express, charges pald| with full directions (or its use. The Acoenied Standard INAi VETERINANY REMEDY Always Reliablom Sure In ReaultSm c- JT.me yeaulnevithtat the iignatart of SottPnpriotors I^Distributora for tM; ^ . u.s.s, CANADA. CLEVELAND.©. NOTHING BUT GOOO TIESUI.TS. Have used OOMBAULTS CAUSTIC BALSAM for morB Ithan 20 years. It is the best blister I have ever tried. I havB lused it in hundreds of case, with best result,. lii, per. Ifcctly safe for the most inexperienced person to use. Thi, lijtho largest breeding cstablishmentot trotting horses in 1 the world, and use your blister often.— W. H. KAYJIUND, ■Prop. Belmont I'ark Stock Farm, Belmont Park, Ilont. tJSKD 10 TKAT?i tiration iflMB^^K J * A I I k Hand Wheel Flows Send for Free Booklet —**»-— w m /"cST*^^ ^"^^ High Arch and Plant Guardfc giving full description of implements. mVLtm ^ymJ '^-^ Bent Oak Handles on all Tools. AMES P« "W COMPANY, Dect. .*!«• BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS FOR SALE BY GRIFFITH & TURNER CO., BALTIMORE, BID. ftstrule tho row*. A^ anj wldtb. TELL THE ADVERTISER WHERE YOU SAW HIS ADVERTISEMENT. 76 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January^ (clay subsoil) corn stubble land. 1 have just finished breaking with two horse plow. I am thinking of treat- ing this land with lime, will it pay me to lime it this winter, and how much per acre should I use where 1 expect to plant cotton and from whom and at what price can I get it, and what kind. Any suggestions that you may be able to ofTer me will be great- ly appreciated. G. G. KINLAN. Cumberland Co., N. C. We have no doubt but that lime will greatly improve the physical and mechanical condition of the land. You should apply not less than one ton per acre. Buy the lime from the kiln un- slaked, and set it on the land in lumps of about half a bushel each, cover these with a few shovels full of the damp soil and in a few days it will have fallen to powder and should then be spread broadcast and be harrowed in lightly. The sooner the lime is got onto the plowed land the better so that it may have time to act upon the soil before the land is prepared for the planting of the cropt You will find lime advertised in this is- sue. — Ed. GRAPE GROWING. I have only been a subscriber to your valued paper a few months. I am setting 2,500 grape vines. Would it be well to plant strawberries be- tween the rows the first two or three years, or, better sow cowpeas or something to improve the soil and be of advantage to the vines? Please ad- vise the best culture. A NEWCOMER. Greensville, Va. If the land is in a fairly fertile con- dition you might plant strawberries between the rows for a year or two, but if the land is poor it would be better to plant cowpeas and plow them down when dying and then sow crimson clover for a winter cover. This method would improve the land and cause the grape vines to make a much more vigorous growth. Apply 20ft' pounds of acid phosphate per acre before sowing the cowpeas and thus secure a goqd growth. After the first year the land should be given to the grape vines alone and they should be cultivated frequently to keep in vigor- ous growth. Stakes and trellis should be fixed for training them on. — Ed. W " ^ ^ ^ • ^ ^ I ^^ ^ ♦♦H~ I ^^ I " I " ^ ^ H ^• ^ ^^ H ^• I •^ H ~H• ^ ^ H - I ^^ I - ^ ^ I " I ^^ I - H ^^ ^ ^ I •• I ^^ I - I - ^ ^ I ^^ ^ ^ I " I " I - ^ For Cattle and Horses. MOLASSES IN BARRELS. Dr. Ferneyhough, State Veterinarian, recommends Mo- ',', lasses as a mixer BRAN, SHIPSTUPF; XXX MOLASSES FEED; GLUTEN MEAL; LINSEED MEAL. SUNDAY HUNTTNG— EGG PRODUC- ERS—BROOM STRAW. 1. What is the law in Virginia in regard to huntina:. shooting or carry- ing a eun on Sundays. 2. Which variety do you consider the most profitable as egg producers for the man who can give fairly good care, the Brown or White Leghorn chickens? 3. Will land that has been idly growing In broom straw for several years produce a profitable crop of corn without manure or fertilizer? If BADGER DIAIRY FEED; COTTON SEED MEAL. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL. COTTON SEED HITLLS. POULTRY FEEDS. WHEAT, SCORCHED WHEAT; BUCKWHEAT, KAFFIR CORN; RARVA MEAT MEAI>: BLOOD MEAL; ALFALFA MEAL; MICA GRITS. GRANULATED OYSTER SHELLS; GRANULATED CHARCOAL; STAR BRAND CHICKEN FEED. . (a complete ration) Grass)^and Field Seeds. Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets, Etc. Write for Prices and Samples. S. T. BEVERIDGE & CO., 1217 E. Gary Street, Richmond, Va. I EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD. .CHARLESTON LARGETVPE. SUCCESSION. AUGUSTA TRUCKER. SHORT STEMMED ' The EorliMt WAKEriELD. The Earlie.t A little Inter FLAT DUTCH. Cabbago Grown. ^d Earliest. Flat Head Vnricty. than Succession. Largest and Lateat Cabbage. TRADE MARK COPYRIGHTED I Q £ Q Forty years Expcrleace and Reputation. Fifteen Thousand Satisfied Customers. IQAA IV/WVi/ Our stock guaranteed to prove satisfactory or purchase price paid for same re- I^WQ funded. Thirty Thousand dollars Paid In Capital and our Reputation behind guarantee. Ask your Banker about us. Why purchase plants from unknown or inexperienced growers,, taking tl# chance of losing your crop? when you can buy from the -Original Cabbage Plant Grower, plants sure to produce satisfactory results. PRICE: In lots of 1 to 5,000 at $1.50 per thousand, 5 to 9,000 at $1.25 per thousand, 10,000 and over at $1.00 per thousand f. o. b. Young's Island, S. C. Our special Express Rate on ' Wants is very low. Our Cabbage Plants are Frost Proof. To produce the best results they should be set in the South Atlantic and Gulf States in December and January. In the / Central States just as early in spring as land thaws sufficiently to get the plant root in the soil.^ Send for our Catalogue ; it contains valuable information about fruit and vegetable growing, home mixing of fertilizers, etc. We grow a full line of Strawberry plaints, Fruit trees, and Ornamentals. Special terms to persons who make up club orders. We are sowing this season six thousand pounds of cabbage seed. Wm. C. Geraty Co. Box 6 Young's Island. S. C Seed Corn Dlainnnil Joe's Big White. Earliest Maturing Big Eared Corn in the world. Made 153 bush- els per acre. It costs but 25 cents per acre for seed. Big illustrated catalog of seed corn and all kinds of Farm and Garden Seeds mai.lecJ FRE}C: if you mention this paper. RATEKIN'S SEED HOUSE, Shenandoah, Iowa. (Largest Seed Corn Growers in the World. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 77 not, what would be the cheapest way to improve such land? Henrico Co.. Va. NIELS LARSEN. 1. Sunday hunting Is prohibited by law in this State. 2. We do not think there is much, if any, choice between the two vari- eties of Leghorns named as egg pro- ducers. Probably the Brown are the most generally kept. 3. No- The growing of broom straw ■does not add to the fertility of the Jand except to the extent that it pre- vents washing and supplies a little 'humus making matter. You should plow it down as soon as possible and then apply 200 pounds of acid phos- phate per acre before planting the corn and sow cowpeas in the corn at the last working, and when these die down in September sow twelve pounds of crimson clover and a bushel of mixed wheat, oats and rye amongst the vines to make an additional win- ter cover for the land and to be plowed down the following spring. — Ed. -> VETCHES— SOY BEANS. As I always read inquiries in your valuable publication with interest, I thought I would hand you a few in- quiries that would be of special in- terest to me and I would think many others. I regard soy beans and vetch as very valuable forage plants and you could not encourage your readers to grow a more profitable feed, besides both leave the land improved. I sow vetch with my corn at the last working. 1 regard the hay fully as rich as clover or even alfalfa, if not richer. Soja beans sl-ould be planted early in May In rows thirty inches apart and culti- vated with a five-tooth cultivator. Two or three times is sufficient to make seed. I think I gi-ew three tons or more of soja bean hay to the acre. I desire to know whether vetch seed has ever been grown in this country. If not, why? I notice with what vetch I have grown I have a second crop which I plow under and follow with alfalfa successfully. How far north will sandy or hairy vetch grow and mature seed? How can you best save the hay when sown alone as it lays flat on the ground? Will a strone rake pull it up with- out cutting? How far north will soja beans mature sufficient for hay, and how far to mature seed. In East Ten- nessee I find it best to plant early for seed. I am greatly impressed with soja beans to mix with corn in a silo. Tliey are far better than peas every way. Would be glad if some one who has had more experience along this line would relate some. Sullivan Co., Tenn. A. D. R. We have known vetch seed to be saved in this section and there is no reason whatever why th3 vetch (both English and sandy) should not be \ Plaint Wood's Seeds FOR THE Garden and Farm. Thirty years in business, with a steadily increasing trade every year — until we have to-day one of the largest businesses in seeds in this country — is the best of evidence as to the superior quality of Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue and monthly "Crop Special" have done more to encourage diversified farming and prctitable market-growing of vegetable crops than any other similar publications. If you want the best and most profitable crops, Plant Wood's Seeds. Wood's Descriptive Catalogue and monthly "Crop Special,'' mailed free on request. T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, RICHIVIOIMD, ... VIRGINIA.. 42 TBARS BXPERIBNCB. OLD DOMINION NURSERIES^ W. T. HOOD & CO., Prop.. Richmond, Va. Growers of High Grade Nursery Stock* Spedal Indacementa In Peacb and Kleffer Peara for CommerclBl Orchards. Full line of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, Rosea, Shrubberj-, Etc. Plant a California Privet Hedge — none better. Write for oar descriptive catalogue of 04 pages — Correspondence Solicited. ..ELMWOOD NURSERIES.. WE ARE GROWERS AND OFFER A FINE ASSORTSIENT QF APPl.ES, CHERRIES, NECTARINES, GOOSEBERRIES, RASPBERRIES, ORNAMENTALS, PEACHES, PLUMS, grape vines, strawbehries, .asparagus, shade: trees. write for catalogue. PEARS. IPRICOTS, CURRANTS, DF.AVBERRIES, HORSERADISH, HEDGE PLANTS, J.B. WATKINS & BRO, Midlothian, Va. When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 78 THE SOUTHERlNr PLANTER [January, grown as a seed crop in the South and even as far north as the fortieth paral- lel. There is not the slightest neces- sity for our farmers to be dependent on imported seed for this crop. If this were done the price of the seed would at once be reduced. We have repeat- edly urged its- being grown for this purpose. We have subscribers who grow the crop for hay and harvest with a hay rake, which pulls it up or breaks it off. We prefer to grow it with oats, which supports the vines and makes it easier to cut with the mower. Soy (soja) beans will not mature seed with certainty further north than the latitude of Columbus, Ohio, say the fortieth parallel, and even that is full far north except in a long summer. The crop should be planted early, as it has a long period of growth. It makes an excellent silage mixed with corn, as our correspondent says, much better than cowpeas. — ^Ed. COUGH IN HOGS. Please advise me a remedy for cough in pigs which have dry place to sleep in and no dust. Wishing you the success you deserve. JAKE B. DUNTON. Northampton Co., Va. Mix the following: Spirits of ether nit., 2 ozs.; Spirits ammonia, aromatic, 1 oz., camphor, powdered, 2 drams and divide into four doses and give on four following days in slops. Keep warm whilst giving medicine and feed on slop alone. — Ed. GRAZING RAPE AND RYE— COW DESTROYING FENCES. 1. Be kind enough to answer the fol- lowing and oblige. When is it best to turn hogs on rape? At what stage of its growth? Also the best time to put them on rye? 2. Do you know of any good way I could fix a cow to keep her from pushing fences down. She uses her head and nose and throws the rails oft. SUBSCRIBER. • Sussex Co., Va. 1. Let the rape get a good growth and be throwing up the seed stalks before turning the hogs on it and it will then furnish much more pastur- age then when grazed when only in the first leaf. Rape can be turned on as soon as it will afford a bite if only wanted for the green feed but if it is desired to get the benefit of the grain it should be allowed to stand ungrazed until the heads form. 2. Hang a piece of board say 9 or 10 inches wide and 2 feet long in front of her eyes, fastening the same around her horns with cord. This will prevent her seeing the fence until close upon it and usually has the dpsived effect— Ed. CLAUDE G. STEPHENSON, Virginia Properties, Herndon, Va. Farms For Sale in Northern Virginia, within one to two hours run of the National Capital. LOUDOUN COUNTY, THE FAMOUS BLUE-GRASS REGION. 290 acres of the finest bluegrass land; large stone house; fine barn and out- buildings; excellent orchard; running water in every field; well fenced; beau- tifully located only four miles from the railroad by excellent roads. No better stock farm in the state. Price, $19,000; terms if desired. 180 acres of excellent blue grass land and most conveniently located; brick and stone buildings and in good shape; well watered and fenced; good orch- ard. Price $13,500. 155 acres of th* best blue grass land; fine orchard; well watered and fenced; brick house with hot and cold water and bath; splendid farm buildings and all In perfect condition; located wittiin four miles of Paeonian Springs where is found the finest school in the county. This is in every way a superior prop- erty. Price $12,400. Easy terms. 150 acres of fine blue grass land; with good improvements; splendid orchard; well watered and fenced and desirably located. Price $9,000. Terms if desired. 325 acres of fine quality blue grass land; convenient to Round Hill; larg'e brick house; good barn and outbuildings; -^eU watered; fine neighborhood. This would make a magnificent stock farm. The cheapest really good prop- erty in the county. Price $7,500. One-half cash and the balance in two and three years. 120 acres of good blue grass land; improvements fair; only 4 miles from good town on the R. R. Price $6,000 FAIRFAX COUNTY. Most Conveniently located and Nearest Washington City. 550 acres and over, with good improvements; large frame ^welling, and all necessary farm buildings; excellent soil, and splendidly watered. This is with- out doubt naturally the best stock farm in Fairfax County. Price $13,000. Terms reasonabe. 130 acres well improved and in good condition; fine location; good water and orchard. Price $10,500. 28%, acres at Herndon, the great dairy town of Northern Virginia; good house with bath. Only $4,500. 50 acres near Herndon; fair Improvements; fruit and well fenced; conven- iently located. Price $3,500. 58 acres convenient to Herndon, within three miles; well improved; abund- ance of fruit; well watered. Suitable for dairy and poultry; only $2,500. SPEICIAIi BARGAINS. - 227 acres -rr-ell improved and conveniently located; stone house; fine blue grass land. This farm with all stock, farm machinery and household goods la being offered cheap. 310 acres of good land with magnificent house and barn and good outbuild- ings; fine fruit; very productive; offered for less than house cost to effect immediate sale. CLAUDE G. STEPHENSON, HBRNDON, VA. J HN F. JERMAN, Headquarters for Virginia Property, Fairfax Va. W«akliist JVCA-IXv CA.I«I*IEie Made entirely of metal, galvanized or painted. Ball-bearing pulleys. Mail box water tin-ht The easiest way to get your mall. Write today for Information concerning thirty days' free trial and booklet "Getting the Mall." A Good Thim tor Long lone.. OAKwdOD MFG. CO., 46 Stanton Ave., Springfield, Ohio i 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 81 The Fence the Government Demands How "Uncle Sam" Gets His Money's Worth Pagfe Fence bears the high honor of being the standard of com- ' parison adopted by the United States Government. Youre "Uncle Sam" knows about the different makes of wire fence, _ and from repeated tests in government laboratories and in' the field, he knows that one make of wire fence stands • pre-eminent in tensile strength, elasticity and the various ■ other qualities that go to make up a perfect fence. You can. easily guess which fence this is from the fact that when. the wise old man wants bids on wire fence for government. parks, Indian reservations, etc., he quietly slips in this little = ^ proviso— "PAGE FENCE Oil EQUAL." The only •"pull": Page Fence h is with the government is its tremendous" tensile strength of 80 TONS TO THE SQUARE INCH, due to its Page Special Process high-carbon, open-hearth steel. The best Bessemer steel fence -wire on the market -will stand only half that terrific strain. With the single exception of Page Fence, all other on the market are made of common Bessemer steel. Do you wonder that "Uncle Sam" is one of our steady customers ? The Famous High-Carbon, Op^- Hearth Steel Wire Fencing OR QUARTER-CENTENNIAL OF PAGE FENCE Send today for the "Jubilee Edition" of the Great Page Fence Catalog wire fences PAGE FENCE "JUBILEE YEAR" The Coil- and the Recoil! The horizontal wires nre coilpd lengrthwlse and ere eo elastic that when stoc-k stampede into it, or falling trees crush it, or zero wc-athcr contracts It, it springs back, taut and rigid, the moment it U released. It is self-adiustlng, over hills, in hol- lows — anywhere. Heavy Galvanizing Page Fence carrier more pounds of galvanizing zinc and spelter per ton of steel than any other fence. Has many times longer life than ordinary wire fence, being practically indestructible. No Welded Wires! No Short Strands! The Stay Wire is one continuous piece, firmly secured at top and bottom, and is wrapjied THKEK TIMES around every horizontal. This makea it impossible for horizontal wires to slide up and down. No short wires fused by electric heat — where every weld makes a weak spot. The"QUESTION BOX" Everybody Invited lo Ask QueseVs°o"Sl1fa"i'fTn Doors. Windows. Moulding, Booflng. Inside Finish, Stair and Porch Work, Hard- wood Flooring, Lumber, etc. Over 5.000 Bargains! Buy all Building Material direct from America's Greatest Millwork Plant nnd save the dealers' outrageous profits! GORDON-VAN TINE CO., 1417Case St., Davenport, ioi^ 45 -Light Sash 3x6ft.,l% thick. Complete witb Glau, Gaboon Seed Sower Sows all kinds of grain and grass seed. The most correct, simple and durable broad- cast sower made. Lasts a lifetime — made of steel, iron and brass. Guaranteed to do more and better work than any other hand seed sower. Vou save time and seed and get 6i>g'er crops with the Cahoon. Pays for itself many times over every year. Ask your dealer for the Cahoon. Send to-day for the Seed Sowers' Manual. It tells how to save seed and have bigger crops. It's free. GOODCLiL^ CO., 63 IVIaln St., Antrim, New Hampshire When correspondinsr with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERIT PLAl^TEE 83- Plantation Profits Greatly Increased By the Use of Blounfs ''True Blue" Middle -Breakers This is the Famous Blount's "True Blue' Middle- Breaker, that Saves HALF In TIME. MEN and MULES! Greatest Labor-Saving Invention for Planters Since the Cotton Gin! Used from Bedding Land to Laying By tlie Crop The little old "Stock" or "Scooter" is rapidly being replaced on modern plantations by Blount's "True Blue" Middle-Breakers. It is revolution- izing methods of Planting and Cultivating both Cotton and Corn. Its introduction has been attended with unparalleled success, and leading planters all through the cotton-raising states unite in urging you and every other vi^ide-awake planter to investigate its merits. We have published their letters in little books, for widespread distribution. Write for free copies of the "True Blue" Books and see what your fellow planters have to say. Blount's "True Blue" Middle-Breaker is lighter in draft, stronger, shorter in the beam, more scien- tifically constructed and gives better results than any other Middle-Breaker. LIGHT Enough for ONE MULE and STRONG Enough for TWO "They are the greatest labor savers of any plow made. When the crop gets grassy, I can kill more grass, rain or shine, with the 'True Blue' than with any other plow. I don't think they can be beat."— L. E. Lea, Brookhaven, Miss. "They are very satisfactory. Their beams are short and you can make smaller turn- rows and ditch banks. I have plows of yours that I have been using for 17 or 18 years. I am using over 100, and would not change for any other make."— C. H. Teal, Colfax, La. Reduce tlie Expense of Planting and Cultivating Both Cotton and Corn The scarcity of labor — the high price of mules — the heavy expense of planting and cultivating — cut heavily into PLANTA- TION PROFITS. Here is a Middle-Breaker that by actual test, on thousands of plantations, cuts down the cost by half. Can you afford NOT to at least INVESTIGATE? Remember, this is not a new, untried implement, but one that has been on the market for years — and has MADE GOOD ! It will work in any kind of ground, under all conditions. It will save much more than its cost in a single season — and will last for eighteen or twenty years. Write for "True Blue" Books— FREE. Address Blount Plow Works, Box 1442 , Evansviile, Ind. Sold by Leadins Agricultural Imsilenieiit Dealers Throughout the South 9056 "The plow is compact, the beam short, enabling me to get close to the fence without waste. We Southern farmers have small mules; many work hill lands, requiring much turning, and we want short-beam plows. The 'True Blue' is strongly made. Two yoke of oxen could not bend the becun! In cultivating, one mule does the work, the draft being wonderfully light." — Joshua Mulligan, Wesson, Miss. "Your Middle-Breaker is the best imple- ment to use in wet weather, as it completely covers and kills the grass, while a sweep or cultivator just stirs it about. I prefer to run a side harrow after the Middle-Breaker in the last cultivation of crops. I do not think the 'True Blue' can be improved on."— F. H. Stuart, Wesson, Miss. "'True Blue' is the best cotton tool we have." — James Spencer, Summit, Miss. ing deep and working fine, and thus prevent the necessity for replowing after the pea crop. Cut the pea crop for hay, and then apply one ton of lime to the acre and work the pea stubble and lime into the land with a disc or cutaway harrow, not running deep, so as to avoid bringing up weed seed to trouble the grass. Let lay for ten days, and then apply 300 pounds of bone meal per acre, and soTV grass seeds and work lightly into the land with a seeding harrow. In- stead of the mixture of grasses you suggest, we would sow a mixture of orchard grass, tall meadow oat grass, red top and meadow fescue in equal parts at the rate of two bushels to the acre, and at the same time sow five pounds of clover seed (a mix- ture of red clover and Alsike in equal parts) to the acre. If the land is dry enough, roll after harrowing in the seed. In the spring follow- ing, when the grass commences to igrow freely, top dress with 100 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre, and you should get a good crop of hay. Sow no grain with the grass seeds. — Ed. DISC CULTIVATORS. The letters in regard to disc REVERSIBLE HmRT PI OW CUTAWAY SULKY *^*^*^ KLrUVV The Only PERFECT REVERSIBLE SULKY DISK PLOW MADE. CLARK5 Cutaway TOOLS Plow When Turning to Right. Is controlled at the end of the furrow by a foot trip lever whieh rele.ises tlie Turning Disk, so that when the horses are brought iu good position to continue plowing it interlocks itself without any further oso of levers or efforts of the driver. Can be used as a right or left hand plow and is a perfect success. Is mounted on carrying wueels and is as light as is consistent with durability. The best results are obtained in plowing fallow land for the Cutaway blades shake out the edge of the furrowso that it isn't neces- sary to harrow the land after once ploughed with this plow. Send today for FREE Booklet with full information CUTAWAY HARROW CO., 86i MainSt., Higganum, Conn. A Raleimeizos Direct to You" We have more than 100,000 Rallsfled customers /n more than 17.000 cities villages aud towns in the United States who have each saved from t5 {o 840 bj buying a Kalamazoo stove or rang^e on 360 DAYS APPROVAL direct from our factory at actual factory prices. No stove or ran^e Has a higher reputation or privcs oettersatlsfaition. Yon run no risk. You 8a vi all dealers' profits. We pay the freight. Send Postal For Catalog No. iOO and see list of towns where we have satislled customers. Kalamazoo Stove Company, Mfrs., Kalamazoo, Mich. r|Mteii(o»en thcrmrTrftpr nukes Laklug ftDd roajUog efts;. 64 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, plows in the last Planter were of vital importance to me, and I feel that the question was very satisfac- torily answered. Now, I have an in- •quiry about the disc cultivator. Is It a success here? I am a firm be- liever in level culture, and have been used to the surface cultivator with knives, but there are too many stones and stumps here for them, and I had thought of the disc cultivator as the next best thing to use do you think that it would be practical? I could not dispense with the Planter, especially since I am farm- ing in its domain. J. A. LBIDY. Cumberland Co., Va. The disc cultivator is one of the best implements to use for work- ing a crop, and you will find that it will work much better in land of the character you describe than the share or blade implements. The adaption of the disc principle to plow- ing, drilling and cultivating imple- ments is a great advance, and all who have used them realize this. — Ed- CLOVER SEEDING. 1 have twenty or twenty-five acres of land that I wish to put in clover. About half of the land was in corn this year, and the other half was in corn last year. I have had the land that was in corn last year turned with a two-horse plow. When should T seed that land? When is the best time to seed the corn stubble, and what preparation should this land have? It is just as loose and fine as one could wish. If clover seed cannot be put in during September or October, when should it be sown? Is clover the best crop for an or- chard? R. D. WHITE. Nelson Co., Va. When clover cannot be seeded in August or September, the best time to seed is March or April. Have all the land plowed as soon as |)ossible, and as soon as the land is fit to work have it finely broken, and a good seed bed prepared. Then sow the seed with a drill, putting it into the land two or three inches deep, and roll after the drill if the land is dry enough. The old practice of seeding clover on frozen ground is a bad one, and ought never to be followed. It has caused the loss of millions of bushels of clover seed. Trusting to Providence to bury the seed and put it in proper surroundings for success- ful growth is a piece of folly no f?ensible man should be guilty of. Put the soed in the land, and then if the land is in good ofder a crop may be looked for with confidence. We never failed to make a stand when so seeded. Clover is a good crop to grown in an orchard, but only one cron should be cut. The second one should be allowed to die on the g:rounrl and mulch it. — ^Ed. Get Our Factory Price Direct to You On 30 Days Approval Test— Gash or Time— Freight Altowetl It costs you nothing — at our risk — to test the Detroit Tongueless on your / work for a month. We sell only direct, so take this way of proving to you that imitations of the Detroit Tongueless are in no way its equal. We have no dealers or agents so you save their profits on the price you pay us direct. Keep the difference in \ your own pocket and get the genuine, original and highest class, guaranteed DETROiT 5?22«?ow The Forward Truck does away with all af the annoyance on the team of the old "tongue"— all neck weight — side draft and sore necks. Note back of the Disc Blades the TRANSPORT TRUCK — an extra attachment— upon which you can mount the ma- chine, taking the Disc Blades oflE the ground, so you can drive over stony ground, rough and sandy roads, bridges, etc. Write today for our price— proposi- tion to you and new 1908-9 Catalog sent FREE. AMERICAN HARROW COMPANY 622 Hastings St., Detroit, ilT/cAa Branch houses in all trade centers enable us to make prompt shipments. Get an Amer- ican Manure Spreader or Detroit Tongue- less Disc Har- row by or- dering: early. ■' 622H0AHtm9 St», OottOit, mhh^ WrH0 To The HAHBOW GO* Don't Forget that Steam is the Most Reliahle Power Farmers and planters who Insa^ll Leffel Steam Engine* have no power troubles There is no failure to start or to run — no tinkering, no coaxing, no vezatioas delays. We tiave built thousands of Leffel Engines Fop Farm Use Nopianter ever tbtnKs ot excliangiug dm aependabie Lenei torany other kind of power Ue oao under- stand bis Leffei Engine. Quick naiiy mteauHrs No other Btyle of power eoeconomlca . The namerons styles and Bisen of i.etfe>s insur'' /oorgettlnt^a power tnat exeotiT tlt» yonr needs Uoot tra; any enguu) tKl you write for our tree boolL •1AMES LEFFEL & COMPANY Cj»2ia Sprlnglleld. Ohio Clipped Horses WorK Better Look Better, Feel Better, Rest Better and Live Longer They enjoy their food more, are less liable to catch cold and can be cleaned in one fourth the time. The Stewart No. 1 B.Sg Horse Clipping Macliine is so simple in construction and operation that any boy can operate it with the greatest ease. This machine is guaranteed. Nothinfir about it wears out. All moviner parts are enclosed, protected and swim in oil. It turns easy, clips fast and lasts a life time. Price, complete ready for use, is only $7,50. Your dealer has it, or just pin a $2 bill to your order and machine comesC.O.D. for balance. Catalogfirst ifyouwish. Send now. CHICAGO FLEXIBLE SHAFT CO., 150 Ohio St., Ohicago 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 85 The New Deere No. 80 Cotton & Corn Planter over the old way. Not only this but does the work better. The fertilizer Is placed below the seed (see cut). Deere No. 80 Is built entirely of steel and ii-on, nothiug to rot, warp or split. Cotton seed Is planted on a line with wheels, hence they form an exact depth gauge giving perfect evenness In depth of planting. Thlsis very Impor- tant, because when so planted the shoots make a better and more even start and growth, as the combined strength of the tender shoots coming up together breaks the hard crust, while scattered sprouts will be smothered. Fertilizer Attachment that is Practically (Jnctaokeable, has seven different settings, fertilizer is thrown out of gear separate from cotton feed, can be removed in a few seconds when- ever desired. The feed is very even. Machine can be furnished without fer- tilizer at less price. Cut shows the No. 80 with drag coverers. Press wheel can be furnished on special order. We have a very complete booklet describing this machine in all its parts, and It will pay every cotton grower to iwrlte for a free copy. There are many superior points that are not mentioned here, but which are all fully explained in the booklet. This is not a cheap machine In any respect, but by superior design- ing and facilities for manufacturing it Is sold for a very reasonable price. There is nothing slighted in any way. Notice the large ribbed hoppers with spring retained lids. DEERE & MANSUR CO., Molme,m.,U. S. A. Its tlie Fertilizer BELOW the Seed PREPARING FOR GRASS. "Loafing Acres," an article in your last edition, reminded me that I have two big hillsides that have been idle for a long time. I would like to put sod on them in the spring, and wish to know what kind of grass or clover seed to use, the soil being of a gravelly clay, and how to prepare the soil for it. OTTO TOUSSIANT. Prince George Co., Md. We think it would be unwise for you to sow grass seed on the two hillsides which have been idle so long in the spring. They will not be likely to grow grass until they have had considerable preparation for the crop. It is useless to sow grass seed on land which has not been put into a good state of fertility, and made fit for the crop by deep break- ing and fine working, and the weeds been subdued. The land should be plowed as soon as it can be done, and be broken deeply, and then in the spring be finely prepared with the disc or cultivator, harrow and roll- er, and whilst this is being done, 25(1? or 300 pounds of acid phosphate and fifty pounds of muriate of potash should be applied per acre, and be ■worked in, and then the land should be seeded or planted in cow peas. This crop should be cut into the land "With the disc harrow in August and one ton of lime to the acre be applied, and be worked in with the disc. Then apply three hundred pounds of bone meal per acre and sow the grass seeds in Septem- her at the rate of two bushels to the acre, using a mixture of orchard grass, tall meadow oat grass, red top and meadow fescue in enual parts, and five potmds of mixed red and alsike clover ' seed per acre. Sow no grain with the grass, and then you may expect to get a stand. If WHiB a Postal For FroB Book A iiX^ i^i [^K(«{l w AMERICAN Manure Spreaders Sold Direct to You~On a Month'm Approval Toat— Gaah or Time Paymeata -Freight Allowed The AMERICAN Manure Spreader has proved Its merits to the American Fsrmei>— ae the STANDARD for aU Manure Spreaders— and that Is why It has so many Imitators. The AMERICAN Is the result ot over 25 years of actual manufac- turing experience and will pay for itself in less than a year, out of the time and money It saves you. One man and an American Spreader will do as niu* h \\ork as three men and two wagons spreading manure the old way -anil do It better besides covering twice as much ground. Write for our proposition, prices and Catalog and our Free Book of \aiuabie Information on Fertilization. Freight Alloweti /'MCRICAM HARROW COMPANY eza Haatlnga St., Oeiroll, Mich, Our branches enable us to make prompt ship- ments. trPt an American Manure bpreader or a Detroit Tongueless Disc Har- row by ordering early. Our price Oireci to You REX GUANO DISTRIBUTOR A FORCE FEED MACHINE. The feed mechanism is a spiral conveyor, making a perfectly uniform feed; spreads the fertilizer In a broad band, thereby increasing its value; makes no noise; easily regulated to sow any quantity from 200 to 800 pounds per acre. Once set. the feed never changes. Write for circular and prices on the only ni.sjtrihiitor on the market with a perfect feed. JOHN BLUE, Laurlnbursr, N. C. "When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 86 THE souther:n" planter [J anuary. you succeed, top dress the grass with 100 pounds ol; nitrate of soda per acre in the spring, after it commences to grow freely. This should enable you to get a crop of hay. The grass should, after the hay is removed, be top dressed with manure, if possible, but if you have no manure, apply 200 pounds of acid phosphate and fifty pounds of muriate of potash per acre, and do not cut the grass a second time that year, but graze it lightly.— Ed. FERTILIZER FOR CORN— MANURE SPREADEIR. Please give me the formula of a good, but not expensive fertilizer for corn, to be mixed at home, for a stiff clayey soil. Am having all the manure hauled out on the land as fast as it is made, but think at would be better to use a fertilizer with it. Also please give me the prices of manure spreaders. SUBiSCRIBER. The great need of the corn crop is phosphoric acid, and this is practi- cally all the commercial fertilizer which can be profitably used on that crop. If you would mix acid phos- phate at the rate of fifty pounds to the ton of manure with the manure I as you apply it to the land, you will do the best thing you can for the success of the crop and come nearer making the crop pay for the fertilizer than with any other combination. It is rarely that com pays for the ap- plication of commercial fertilizer. The fertilizer, if properly propor- tioned, will increase the yield of the crop generally, but rarely sufficiently to be profitable. You will find advertisements in the Planter of manure spreaders, giving the price. Those not naming a price will quote you on request, or the local dealers here will gladly quote you. — Ed. DISCOVER THE WEALTH. That lies beneath the surface of your farm, Mr. Farmer! The task of drilling several hundred or even thou- sands of feet into the earth is not a great undertaking. The idle labor- ers in winter should employ their time in prospecting for water, coal, oil, gas and other minerals. The modern drilling outfits and pumping equipment of the American Well Works, Aurora, Illinois, are furnished by them to prospecting companies on favorable terms. This company would like to send their new large illustrat- ed catalogue to any interested per- son who will write to them for it. Smith Co., Tenn., Bee. 12, '08. I wish to say that you are, in my judgment, publishing the farm paper in the country. S. M. YOUNG. Davidson Co., Tenn.. Dec. 18, '08. Please do not ever stop the South- ern Planter. W. H. BUMPAS. Use ''EVERLASTING Corrugated Metal Road Culverts They are best for country roads, for farms, for railroads Thousands and thousands of feet of these culverts are being bought by the largest rail- roads and line road supervisors. Corrugated Metal Culverts will last 50 years. They are made of pure ngot iron and never rust. The cold does not efiect them. STRONG. EASY TO INSTALL. COST LESS. Stop wasting money on sorry culverts. ^'EVERLASTIIMC Tanks, Smoke Stacks and W/ell Curhings, Meets every requirement of the up-to-date farm. They need no repairs. They last on : Write now telling us of your wants, stating sizes desired, and we will send literature and enticing quotations. 'Twill pay well to learn more of the "Everlasting" line. Better start to-day! VIRGIMA n/IETAL CULVERT COMPANY, Sole Manufacturers. 1701-1715 E. Gary Street, Richmond, Virginia. MORPHINISM CURED No Experiment. Alcoholism, Morphine and other drug addic- tions cured in from four to six weeks. 28 years successful experience. Write for our booklet, "What do You Drink" The Keeley Institute. GREENS BORO. N. C. 1909.] THE SOUTHERX f^LANTER 87 CATALOGUES AND PAMPHLETS. We acknowledge receipt of the fol- lowing catalogues and pamphlets, all all of which will be sent free upon request of any of our readers: American Well Works, Aurora, 111. Bulletin No. 105, drill holes, well and prospecting. This is a splendidly il- lustrated volume of nearly 200 pages, cicely gotten up and profusely illus- trated and contains a great deal of valuable information on the subjects mentioned. Studebaker Almanac. This is a farmer's almanac and weather fore- •cast issued annually by the Stude- baker Bros. Mfg. Co., South Bend, Ind. It contains all information usu- ally to be found in such books and A great deal more besides, including household recipes, short stories, and historical facte. Adams Gates. A very neat, illus- trated booklet containing illustrations and information regarding the Adams Automatic Farm and Yard Gates. Incubator Insurance. A 16-page folder issued by the Cyphers Incuba- tor Co., Buffalo, N. Y., giving informa- =tion in regard to its fire-proofed in- surable incubators. Rose Dale Stock Farm. A neat booklet issued by A. G. Parr, Mgr., Jeffersonton, Va., describing his well known herd of Aberdeen-Angus cat- 'tle. The booklet contains some valua- ble information in regard to the breed as well as some splendid testimonials as to the merits of this herd in par- ticular. Seed Corn Circular. The Ratekin •Seed House, Shenandoah, Iowa, is- sue an illustrated circular giving de- scriptions and testimonials in regard •to its seed corn, for which this firm is justly noted. How to Raise Calves. This pamph- 'let is issued by J. W. Barwell, Wauke- gan, m., in the interest of Blatch- ■ ford's Calf Meal as a substitute for mSlk. S. T. Beveridge & Co., Rich- mond, Va., are his local agents. Lime and Liming. This is an ex- ■tract from Bulletin 46, Rhode Island 'Experiment Station, issued by the Powhatan Lime Co., Strasburg, Va., in the interest of its own lime kilns. 'There is a lot of valuable information in this bulletin. The De Laval Monthly. This is a 'breezy publication issued by the De Laval Separator Co., New York, in the interest of its well known cream separator. This paper is nicely print- ed and should be of interest to all -dairymen. Spray Pumps and Appliances. This is the title of the catalogue of the Deming Co., Salem, Ohio. It is beau- -tifully gotten up, profusely illustrat- ed, and contains a lot of information in regard to spraying as well as de- -scription of the goods of the company. Veterinary Notes. This is a month- Phelps Here's Your Chance! Save Big Money T Buggy It you are in the market for a buggy, write us a line on a postal, and we'll quote our prices for 1909. We'll make to your order a genuine Split Hickory Buggy — save you from $26.50 up — and ship at factory prices. Find out how much buggy value your ca»h money will buy direct from the manufacturer. Let Us Quote You a Price on a Split Hickory Vehicle 'We can't tell you all about our great selling plan in this advertisement — we want to send you our Big Free Book — which tells the story in detail — describes all our 125 Vehicles and full line of high-grade harness — tells you how we make buggies to order — sell them direct on 30 Days* Free Road Test All Split Hickory Vehicles are guar- anteed for Two Full Years. This splend id top buggy means $26.50 in your pocket — where it belongs. Don't you want our Free Book? A postal will get it — take a minute's time now and write for it. Write today— you'll be glad you did. H. C. Phelpi, President THE OHIO CARRIAGE MFG. CO. "Makers of Split Hickory Vehicles" Station 249, Colambos, Ohio Note:— Celebrated Sheldon French joint Automobile Springs used on all Split Hickory Vehicles making them positively the easiest riding buggies on the market. r Buy Direct from Factory saving all expenses and profits of the dealer. Elkhart Buggies and Harness have been sold direct from our factory to the user for thirty-six years. We are The Largest Manufacturers in the World selliDK to the consumer exclusively. We ship for examination and approval, gauranteeinp: safe delivery. No cost to you it not satisfied as to style, quality and price. Over 200 styles of ^ Vehicles and 65 styles of Har- ness. Send for tree catalog. Elkhart Carriage & Harness Mfg. Elkhart, - - - . Indiana g.C^ Get Our Book and We'll Make Right Prices^«^ fo Interest You detour interesting J-Blaek Motor Buggy'' Beek^^|^ To Trade Get our Interesting "Black Motor Buggy" Book ,^^ Free and find out about the only motor buggies Ai90R^ and surreys that are good country road ''mudders" %\m^f and '•hill climbers" and built for practical use. No ^'^ -■• ■" jarring — No blowups on tires — Speed 2 to25milesaa hour— Run 30 miles on 1 gallon of gasoline— Safe— Reliable. Women can easily run BUGGIES AND BLACK MOTOR Buggy Is 10 horse power— Surrey. 18 horse power. Both 'get there" and "back again" every trip, and save time, worry and expense. I ntfestlgate and we will make you right prices. Write lor Catalog No. A-221 ■ BLACK MFG. CO.. 124 E. Ohio Street. Chicago. Illinois Farms in Northern Virginia DAIRY, GRAIN, STOCK, POULTRY, FRUIT. Near Washington and Baltimore, and In easy reach of Philadelphia and New York. Unlimited markets and unsurpassed shipping facilities. Reasonable In price. Near good live towns, schools and churches. Write us. CLAUDE G. STEPHENSON, (Successor to Stephenson & Rainey, Herndon, Va.) 88 THE SOUTHEKN PLANTER [January, BUCKEYE FEED MILLS-SAWS--HORSE POWERS At the present price of grain, farmers must study economical methods of feeding. By grinding you save 15 to 25 per cent, of tire grains you feed. Buckeye Mills grind ear corn and all small grains and soon save enough to PAY FOR THEMSELVES. All sizes and styles feed mills for horses or engine, also a complete line of horse powers and safety saw frames to suit the farm. Our machines are all strong, well built and capable — FULLY GUARANTEED. Send for cata- logue and prices. Full stock carried at Richmond, Va. Prompt shipments. Made by The Buckeye Feed Mill Co., Box W. Springfield, Ohio. Sold by The Implement Co., Richmond, Va. ly magazine published by Farke, Davis & Co., Detroit, Mich. In addi- tion to information in regard to its own preparations, it contains a lot of excellent matter on various veteri- nary subjects of interest to stockmen and farmers. Johnston. This legend appears across the top of a very beautiful cata- logue of the Johnston Harvester Co., Batavia, N. Y. In addition to being an example of the printers' art, it most interestingly describes the pro- ducts of the factories of this company. A beautiful calendar accompanies this catalogue. Iron Age News. This is the title of the quarterly publication of the Bateman Mfg. Co., Grenloch, N. J., or, in other words, the house organ of the "Iron Age Tools and Implements." Most of our farmers and truckers are familiar with this old established house. Harrison's Nurseries. Beautiful, illustrated annual catalogue of J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. It con- tains accurate descriptions of all kinds of nursery stock, including fruit trees and ornamental and shade trees. This is one of the largest nurseries in the country. The public is cordially invited to call at any time and inspect operations and stock. See the ad. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION CAL- ENDAR FOR 1909. "In Grandmother's Garden" is the title of the beautiful picture painted by Charles C. Curran for The Youth's Companion panel Calendar for 1909. It is printed on the finest finished stock, by the most recent methods of lithography. All the strength and beauty of the original painting are faithfully shown by employing thir- teen separate colors. This is the largest Calendar that The Companion has ever issued, the picture alone measuring eight inches in width and twenty-four inches in length. Below the picture are arranged the twelve months. Great care has been taken to make the date-figures legible, and to Insure a practical and useful, as well as an artistic. Calendar. The Calendar is given to all those who pay their subscriptions to The Com- panion for 1909. AMERICANSAW MILLS RELIABLE FRIGTION FEED Ratchet Set Works, Quick Receder, Duplex Steel Dogs. Strong, ACCURA1E AND RELIABLE Best material and workmanship, lisht running; requires little power; simple, easy to handle; won't get out of order. BELT FEED MXl^LiS in all Bixea. Log Beam Carriages can be furnished with any of our mills. No. 1. Warrantee to cut 2,000 feet per day with 6 H. P. engine. Sev«n other sizes made. Also Edgers. Trimmer^, Shingle Machines, Lath Mills, Rip end Cut-Off Saws, Drag Saws, Cordwood Saws and Feed Mills. Catalogue sent free. "Rowe, Mass., October 24, 1905. — I have a No. 1 American Saw Mill and 'send you an order for another just like It. I run It with my 8 H. P. portable gasoline engine; have sawed 5,000 feet of lumber In ten hours with it without any trouble. I use a 48-lnch saw. Yours truly. BRADUBT 0. NSWUJj. AMERICAN SAW HILL MACHINERY CO., 137 Hope St., Hackettntown, N. J. OUR AGENTS. — Watt Plow Company, Richmond, Va.; R. P. Johnson, WythevIUe, Va.; Hyman Supply Company, New Berne and Wilmington, N. C; Glbbes Machinery Company, Columbia, S. C. LISTEN! MR. FARMER! Have yoif heard of the NEM^ST and MOST UP-TO-DATE GASOLINE EN- GINE on the MARKETT. If not, write as about it at once. It's called the "NEW-WAY" air cooled and made In 2%, 3V^ and 7 H. P Prices guaranteed to be cheapext of any high cla<. steel grubber and it's un- .™7S2?»\breakable. We pay freight and guarantee for three years. Write for catalog and price list. HERCULES MANUFACTURING CO., Oopt. 416 Contervlllt, Iowa, U. S. A. 400^ strongs er and 60^ lighter than iron. Pulls stumps or Standing Tpoes* Cleusatwoacre circle with one slttine— pulls anythlne the wire rope will reach) stumps, trees, enibs, rocks, hedges, etc A man and a boy with one or two horses can run the COMBINATION STUMP PULLER, ^ stump Anohored op Self Anofiorlng. Amtnuteandahalfis alllttakesfortheordlnarystump. No heavy chains or rods. Kote the strong wire rope vrith patent coupler — grips tSe rope &t any point. Does not chafe rope; £ar ahead of old-5tyle"take-ups." Smallest rope we furnish stands 40,000 lbs. strain. Zt generates immense power and It's made to stand the strain. We also make the Iron Giant Grub and Stump machine, the 1. X. L. Grubber and Hawkeye Grub and Stump Machine. Write for free Illustrated caUlo^e. Larsaal mwiafaeturar* of Slump PuOar* la th« Worlds EstablUhed liSM, MILNE MFG. CO., 684 StbSt., MooaMMbtlH. GENUINE — AVERY Stalk Gutter For Corn and Cotton The Oriobul Spiral Rnlle. IT CUTS AT A SLANT. Does better work than any other, yet avoids that terrible jolting and jerking com- mon to others. Pleasant to use. Lasts a lifetime. Special Proposition ToflieV^tZTnoT''' ?^o ROW. AVERY MFG. CO., 433 Iowa St., PEORIA, ILL 1909^] THE SOUTHERN 91 THE IMPLEMENT COMPANY 1302 East Main St., Richmond, Va. Headquarters for the best in py^RfJ IMPLEMENTS. Implements that work easy and wear well are the 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. CASE STALK CUTTERS. The strongest and most service- able cutter on the market. Made extra heavy to give the weight necessary to do perfect work. AMERICAN POLE SAWS For cord wood or long poles. Furnished with bal- ance wheel beneath frame if so want«d. Amelricaii Fence Combine the Fence and the Hog- and get the Dollars AmericaiiDollaps ENSILAGE CUT- TERS. For hand or power Furnished with without Carrier or Blower. Special cat- alogue telling all abuot them sent free to any address. Buckeye Feed Mills and Powers, for grinding ear corn or small grain. The best mill for Dairymen. tt 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 Shellers, "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- mer to put it on. Heavy gauge painted V-Crimp and also best grades of rubber roofing in stock at lowest prices. THE IMPLEMENT CO., 1302 East Main Street, RICHMOND, VA. Bickford & Huffman Grain Drills, Peerless Gasoline Engines, Farquhar Engines, Saw Mills, Ellwood Poul- try, Rabbit and Garden Fencing, Mandy Lee Incubators and Brooders, Iron Age Farm and Garden Toos, Farm Wagons, Buggies, Harness, Barb Wire, Etc. J 92 THE SOUTHERN PLANTER [January, CLUBBING LIST In this list will be found prices on papers, magazines and periodicals which are most called for by our readers. We have club rates with nearly all reputable publications, and will quote them on request. DAILIES. WITH ALONE S. P. Times-Dispatch $6 00 $G 00 Times-Dispatch (without Sunday) 4 00 4 00 News-Leader 3 00 3 00 Washington Post 6 00 6 00 Baltimore Sun 3 00 3 40 THRICE A WEEK. The World. New York 1 00 1 25 WEEKLIES. Times-Dispatch 100 125 Southern Churchman 2 00 2 2& Central Presbyterian 2 00 2 25 Harper's Weeltly 4 00 4 00 Breeders' Gazette 2 00 1 50 Country Gentleman 1 50 1 75 National Stocltman and Farmer 1 00 1 00 Hoard's Dairyman 1 00 1 30 Memphis News-Scimitar. . 50 75 Cotton Journal 100 100 SEMI-MONTHLY. Standard (Poultry) 100 60 Kimball's Dairy Parmer. . 1 00 75 MONTHLIES. The Century 4 00 4 25 St. Nicholas 3 00 3 25 Lippincott's 2 50 2 50 Harper's Magazine 4 00 4 00 Delineator 1 00 1 40 Scribner's 3 00 3 25 American 1 00 1 35 Cosmopolitan 1 00 1 35 Everybody's 1 50 1 75 Munsey 1 00 1 35 The Strand 1 20 1 50 Argosy 1 00 1 35 Review of Reviews 3 00 3 00 Field and Stream 1 50 1 50 Woman's Home Companion 1 25 1 50 Modern Farming 1 00 1 00 Reliable Poultry Journal.. 50 75 Industrious Hen. 50 75 Poultry Success 50 75 Blooded Stock 50 65 Successful Farming 50 60 Amer. Fruit and Nut Jour. 50 75 Southern Fruit Grower... 50 85 Shepherd's Criterion 50 75 Commercial Poultry 50 75 When two or more publications are wanted, the price for them can be found by deducting 50 cents from "price with Southern Planter." We cannot, under any circum- stances, furnish sample copies of other publications. We will cheerfully quote our best price on any list of publications sub- mitted to us. VICTORIA RUBBER ROOFING. Waterproof — Weatherproof. Always pliable — never hard or brittle. Any climate, all conditions. OUR PRICES WILL INTEREST YOU. SEND FOR SAMPLES. Patented and Galvanized Roofing Sheets, Roll Tin and Tar Paper. TIN •» TERNE PIATES. OALVANI ZH) FLAT SHEETS. ROOPINO MAIERIALa NUFACTURERS^JOBBERS 1104 EXARY BTRCei RICHMOND, VIKUIMIA. You Can Cover Your Roof With Mycoroid Rubber Roofing And Then ♦•Forget It " Recaoae It reqairea no coating. it la abaolntely waterproof, it la practically Fire Proof. It doea not taint water Write for Snmplea and Booklet. We aino carry a full line of Galvanised and Painted Corrnsated and V Crimp Uooflns In ruUa and boxea McGRAW-YARBROUGH CO.,Richmond,Va j^ SAVE MONEY j^ By writing when in need of any description of Machinery, Boilers, Engines, Tanlts, Cars, Kail Beams, Channels, Plates, Angles, i hreaded Pipe sizes il to 6 inches.) All sizes iron pipe and shells for road draining, etc Boxes, Shafiing^ Pul- leys, Hangers, Cnble, Belting, and thousands of other useful articles in the Largest btock in the Souih of used ^ SUPPLIES J^ CLARENCE COSBY. 1519-31 L-.st Cary St. RICHMOND, VA. . L. D. Phone, No. 3526. When corresponding with our advertisers always mention Southern Planter. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 93 Subscription Bargains We are making- a specialty this season of attractive subscription offers. We have made arrangements with a number of publishers of high-class periodicals whereby w« can give you from 10 per cent, to 100 per cent, on your reading matter this winter. Read this list and show it to your neighbor and get him to Join you in onf of these offers. NO. 1. The Garden Magazine — Farming, Farm Journal (2 years) and The Southern Planter. ReKuIar price, $2.50; onr price, $1. The Garden Magazine — Farming is the most beautiful of all agricul- tural magazines. The Farm Jour- nal — well everybody knows it — is a clean, lively little paper, read by millions of farmers. NO. 2. Pictorial Review and Pattern, Ladies' World, Modern Priscilla and Southern Planter. Reeulur price $2.50; our price, $1.50 The first three appeal to the la- dies, but will be found interesting to the entire family. NO. 3. Farm and Fireside, three colored pictures, and "Kid" Calendar. nr<» Southern Planter. Regniar price 75c; our price, 50c. You get thirty-si.x helpful issues if you accept this offer. NO. 4. Southern Fruit Grower and South- ern Planter. Reerulnr price, $1.00; onr price, 50c. Surely these two monthlies are worth anyone's half dollar. NO. 5. Industrious Hen and Southern Planter. Re;;uliir price, $1.00; onr price, 50c. The Hen is a breezy, up-to-date poultry monthly. We can furnish it on this offer for nothing. NO. 0. Farmers' Account Book. A simple and complete record for keeping farm accounts; good for 3 or 4 years; contains valuable tables and information. Retails for 50 cents. You may have one free for a 3-year subscription to the South- ern Planter at $1.00. (Send 10c. to cover postage.) NO. 7. The Times-Dispatch, any edition, Daily and Sunday, $6; Daily, $4; or Weekly, $1, and The Southern Planter, for the price of the Times- Dispatch alone. NO. 8. The Etude, for every music lover, American Magazine and Southern Planter. Regular price $3.00; onr price $2.10. NO. 9. St. Nicholas (new) McClures', Woman's Home Companion and Southern Planter. Regular price $U.25; our price $3.75. NO. 10. Everybody's, Delineator, St. Nich- olas (new) and Southern Planter. Regular price, $0.00; our price, $:t.50. NO. 11. Century, St. Nicholas (new) and Southern Planter. Regular price, $7.50; our price $5.50. NO. 12. Review of Reviews, St. Nicholas (new) and Southern Planter. Regular i>rice $0.50; our price, $3.50. NO. 13. Success, McClures', St. Nicholas (new) and Southern Planter. Regular price $U.OO; our price $3.50. NO. 14. Any $1.00 Magazine and The Southern Planter. Value $1.50, both (or $1.25. NO. 15. Any $1 county paper and The Southern Planter, both for $1.10. NO. 16. Southern Poultry Guide, or Forty Years With Poultry, and Southern Planter. Regular price, $1..50; our price, $1.00. The Southern Poultry Guide is Cal Husselman's great poultry book. It contains 150 pages of hard, com- mon sense on the poultry industry. The author has had forty years' practical experience, and knows what's what in the chicken busi- ness. The book is nicely get up, and well illustrated. NO. 17. Farm and Garden Hints and Southern Planter. Regular price, $1.00; our price 50c. "Farm and Garden Hints" is a 50- page booklet which we had Prof. W. F. Massey write for us. This is a valuable little work which will retail for 50 cents, but we will give a copy absolutely free to anyone who will send us a new subscriber to The Southern Planter at 50 cents. NO. 18. Duggar's "Agriculture" and South- ern Planter. Regular price, $1.25; our price, $1.00. This is the work which was adopted by the Department of Ed- ucation for use in public schools in Virginia. This fact alone Is suffi- cient recommendation. NO. 1». The Winter Lamb and Southern Planter. This book, by Jos. E. Wing, sells for 50 cents but we will give one with a 3-year subscription at $1.00. The book is neatly gotten up and is a valuable treatise on sheep. To avoid errors, simply order by number, enclosing amount called for. THE SOUTHERN PLANTER, RICHnOND, - = - = - VIRGINIA I 94 THE SOUTHERIT PLANTER [January, MAGAZINES. The personal note is dominant in the January Century, with Andrew F. West's "Grover Cleveland: A Prince- ton Memory," the first chapters of the notable "Reminiscences of Au- gustus Saint-Gaudens," a new account of the romance of "Poe and Mrs. "Whitman," and an instalment of Mrs. Sallie Coles Stevenson's viva- cious letters giving her impressions of the young Queen Victoria. Andrew F. West's Princeton memo- ries of Mr. Cleveland help the reader to an inspiring understanding of the motives, character, and later work and wide influence of the ex-presi- dent — one who "pondered much, though he said very little, regarding his religious belief. Yet it was al- ways there, deep within him. * ♦ * ♦ He received it as he received the springtime and the sunlight or the intimacies of friendship and home." In "The Reminiscences of Augus- tus Saint-Gaudens," written and dic- tated by the sculptor in his last years, and sympathetically edited by his son, is promised a record of rare color and humor and breadth of in- terest, reflecting strikingly the in- tellectual energy and vigor of one of the most remarkable and lovable per- sonalities of our time. Of rare and rax;y interest is the picture of life In New York in the Oivil War period, when young Saint-Gaudens was an apprentice and an ambitious student of art. The January St. Nicholas — issued now on the fifteenth of the month preceding the month named on the cover — is a jolly combination of Christmas and New Year good things. John Kendrick Bangs' "The Time Shop," is a whimsical story of Bobby and Mr. Promptness and Pro- crastination, with a pleasant Christ mas flavor. Kathryn Jarboe's "The Lesson Learned" is a pretty story of how Christmas joy came to a be- reaved family in far oK Japan. Young amateur actors will delight in Marguerite Merington's masque, "Father Time and His Children," and there is a world of cheery help and inspiration in Rebecca Harding Davis' little talk on ""^Tiat.We Can." There are beside holiday pictures and holiday rhymes and other holi- day features, with new chapters of the serials — Bradley Gilman's "A Son of the Desert," Mary Constance Du- bois' "The Lass of the Silver Sword," Ralph Henry Barbour's "Captain ■Chub," Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Spring Cleaning," Charlotte Brewster Jordan's "Cooking Club,'' Carolyn Wells' "The Happychaps," and Rupert Sargent Holland's "His- toric Boyhoods" — the list is a long one. In spite of the panic of 190'8, the publishers of Lippincott's Magazine assert that the past year was one of THE LATEST IMPROVED WHEAT DRILL ON THE MARKET 8 DISC DRILL, COMPLETE WITH FERTILIZER AND GRASS SEEDER. We guarantee it the equal in any and every particular of any drill made. Handles Wheat. Oats, Rye, Barley, Corn, Alfalfa, Peas, Beans, Clover, Etc., Etc., No clogging with fertilizer, but regulated to any quantity. Send for testimonials of farmers who use them every year. ASHTON STARKE, Richmond, Va. Something /The "Kant-Klog" Sprayer few starts or Stops ths Spray Instantly Gets twice the results with same labor and I fluid. Send postal today for free interest- ing booklet, explaining how the "Kant* I Klog" gives Nine Sizes of Round or Flat Fine or Coarse Sprays ' or solid streams all from the same nozzle. ; Ten different styles of sprayers for all kinds :.of spraying, whitewashing, etc., etc. AGENTS WANTED X Bochtster Spray Pump Co., ^VonlViJ^'^. PORTABLE SAW MILLS Made 1b Beren sizes. Variable Friction or straight belt feed with rack ind pinion, or cable attachments. Celebrated Farquhar Chain Set- Works absolutely accnrate and quick receding. Built strong and durable. Don't buy any o her until yon investigate the merits of the "FarQuhBr." Guar- anteed in every respect. Ournew (SS-paeecBtaloeez- Slalns In detail all onr Saw nils, EnelneK. Rollers and Threshers. We'll mall yon a copy free upon reqnest. A. B. Farouhdr Co.. lib., TOiiK.nL THE IMPROVED RANEY CANNING OUTFITS The Simplest and Finest Process Ever Invented. Made in All Sizes, and Prices from $5.00 Up, and Well Suited to Both Home and Market Canning. The finest Canned Goods in the World put up by farmers and their fami- lies. Write now, and get our free catalogue, giving full information, and prepare for the next crop. THE RANEY CANNER CO., Chapel Hill, N. C. Mason Co., W. Va., Nov. 18, '08. I expect to continue to take the Southern Planter as long as I am on the farm I consider it one of the best farm journals I ever read. A. S. DYKE. Campbell Co., Va., Dec. 14, '08. I cannot understand how you can publish such an excellent up-to-date journal as the Southern Planter so cheap, but that is not my business. E. C. DRINKARD. 1909.] THE SOUTHER]^ PLANTER 9& LEADING 1909 UP-TO-DATE LABOR SAVING TWENTIETH CENTURY MACHINERY. ^'StrS^r.<.^'^ ONE AND TWO-HORSE PLANTER, PLAIN OR WITH FERTILIZER ATTACHMENT. We carry In slock all sizes and styles Of Scientific Mills- The No. 20 Power Mil This Is the latest addition to the line of Scientific Feed Grinding Mills, and has been designed to meet the re- quirements of tbose having horse powers and' small engines. With a two-horse sweep power or with a two- or three-horse engine BROWN 6 or 7 Knife Stalk Cutters, the mill will grind shelled corn, oats. Write for circulars and prices. rye, barley, wheat and all small grains BROWN Steel Lever Harrows, Wood at the rate of 10 to 20 bushels per -_ „ ^. _ . " . hour, also grinds corn an"! cob. JIarrows, Case-Ring Bearing Disc Harrows, Spring Tooth Harrows. All sizes, plain or with levers. Horse DON'T FORGET! All the merchants Presses. In town who claim to sell Oliver Chilled Plows and Repairs only selJ the imita- tion, bogus, cheap goods. The only store in Richmond, Va., to buy Gen- uine Oliver Plowa and Repairs is at. HENING A NUCKOLS. and Steam Power Baling Write for circulars. THE ROSS ■nsllae* W'««nii*«nr, Vm^ojUImIb nutans.^ MSfllra*. ttiB and ontttsf tayn, Mjbj «BT tlnotios ■> u* uglk, 0«B*l ini(l.aM4 tor mutntadd^lM r Kemp's Twentieth Century Improved!' Manure Spreader. Made in three sizes. Write for special catalogue and prlca^. Stndebaker Buggies, all styles; Stud- ebaker Carriages; Studebaker Carts; Studebaker Runabouts. Special prices given on Studebaker and Brown Wag- ons, Buggies and Carts. The above illustration Is that of the Ross Wood Frame Pole Saw for saw- ing all kinds of timber, both long and short. The construction of same Is the very best. The lumber used Is hard wood and good size, not frail in any particular. The bearings are all babbitted. The arbor is extra large, size i 7-16 inches, and has heavy fly wheel. Frame is not nailed together, but mortised and tennoned and bolted. They are as good as the best and better than the majority of others. The table is equipped with rollers, making it convenient to handle heavy timber. Write for special catalogues and prices. Stndebaker Farm Trucks — with wood or steel wheels and removable bolster stakes. Write for prices and cata- logues. ■ JHSM iH cr CIN "The" Improved All Steel and Ireit ACME Harrow. It crushes, cuts, tears, smooths and levels, all in one opera- tion. The cheapest riding harrow made. Write for circulars and price.. Sclentlflc Com- bined Mill anA Horse Power No. 8. Double action^ triple geared, new. Grinds ear corn and all small grains fast, fine and easily. Grinding plate* revolve In oppo» site directions. Scientiflc No. 8 used as a power, including 15-foot tum- bling rod, two rod rests, and pulley, either 18 by 4 inches, 20 by four inches, or 24 by 4 inches. Tumbling rod makes 58 revolutions per minute. Fast enough for running feed cutters, shellers, wood saws, etc. HENING ® NUCKOLS, 1436-38 E. Main St., Richmond, Va. 96 THE SOUTHERN PLANTEK [January, the most successful In tht periodical's long history. Many good things have been secured for the coming twelve- month, a partial announcement of which was published in the December number. The January issue has an attract- ive table of contents, the leading fea- ture of which is a complete novel, "The Flight of Robert Sevier," by Grace MacGowan Cooke, author of "Return." "The Grapple," "Of the Lion's Breed." and other popular books. In this tale Mrs. Cooke has evolved a plot as original as it is fantastic. It deals with the doings of a young professor of chemistry, who discovers a fluid which, when injected into the living body of a human being or an animal, enables that body to float through the air. Believing that his discovery should not be made pub- lic before he has perfected it, he tries to conduct his experiments in secret. Then the trouble begins. Few more mirth-provoking yarns have ever been presented, and he who can read it without laughing must be totally lacking in a sense of humor. There are some unusually good spe- cial articles, including one by George L. Knapp on that great yet morbid genius. Edgar Allen Poe, who was born just a hundred years ago. Har- rison S. Morris writes on "Whistler," and Mrs. La Salle Corbell Pickett gives some interesting reminiscences of her soldier-husband, as well as of Generals Lee and Jackson, in a pa- per called "The January Generals." "Feed the Children," by Ellis O. Jones; "The Blind Spot," by Edwin L. Sabin, and other seasonable topics are entertainingly discussed under the heading, "Ways of the Hour." Among the shorter stories "The Green-Room," the second of a notable series of theatrical tales by Will Lev- ington Comfort, stands out prominent- ly. "The Girl Who Forgot," by Elenor Mercein Kelly, is a story which the reader is not likely to for- get. Other good ones are "The Tur- ouoise Ring," by Karl von Kraft; "The Honor of the Chapter," by J. R. Fisher, and "The Woman Who Had No Needs," by Jane Belfield. Some bright miscellany includes a very funny sketch on "Brains," by Thomas L. Masson, and the mine of amusement, "Walnuts and Wine." TJppincott's is plainly on the up-grade. IMPORTANT NOTICE. We call special attention to the ap- pearance of a new advertiser in our columns this issue, the Black-Draught Stock and Poultry Medicine. This concentrated medicine for animals and fowls has, for nearly a quarter of a century, made great strides in popularity, and such large quantities have been sold, strictly on its merits, that it has been decided to form a company to advertise and push its sale on a large scale, hence the advertisement of this medicine on another page. We call our readers' special atten- tion to the fact that this is a stock and poultry medicine — not a food, and that it is therefore especially to be recommended for stock and poultry, when they are sick. It has been found to have special value in all the commc». diseses of stock and poultry, due to a disordered liver, and we urge our readers to get a can at their dealer's and give it a thorough, trial. A free sample of the medicine will be mailed to any reader sending name and address to The Black-Draught Stock Medicine Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. THE GALLOWAY SPREADER. The Southern Planter, Richmond, Va. Gentlemen: — In reply to yours of sometime ago, I am glad to say I have tried my Galloway manure spreader with all sorts of manure, and it is perfectly satisfactory, even better than I thought it could be. I would not sell dt for twice the cost and do withoutit. Very truly yours, H. H. HANCOCK. GENUINE PERUVIAN QUANO ..^,^ t" -r-'-s^ UNTOUCHED BY THE CHEMISTS OR THE MANUFACTURER '% FOR TOBACCO COTTON TRUCK PERUVIAN OUANO CORPORATION, RICHMOND, VA. CHARLESTON, S. C. 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTEK 97 THE ONE SIMPLE ENGINE ^the one en^ne that Is really Ntendy. The reoHon ^^l thnt It hns but 1-3 the pnrtM. There ore hot 4 movlns partM to Hn valve action.. All others have 13 and more. That's why they're balky and hard to understand. Von can't take proper care of such en- Kines. That's why yon need ours. We have the largest and costliest gas engine factory in the United States. We made and sold last year nearly 3,000 McVickers. None but the best engine could build up a business like that. Our patents are the most marvelous on record in Washington. The reason is this: They do away with all cams, gears, ratchet wheels, tumbling rods, eccentrics, etc. — things you know nothing about, per- haps. If you're not familiar with these things, there's all the more reason why you don't want them in any engine you buy. For you want to run your engine your- self. You don't want an engineer. And these are the "jim cracks" that cause most of the trouble and most of the need for repairs. There are over 500 gasoline engines to choose from. 499 are practically the same — they must employ these troublesome parts In order to run at all. There is but one which is simple — one which is minus these parts. That's the McVlcker. DECIDE WHICH IS BEST All engines are claimed to be simple. For simplicity is of vital importance. And all makers know this. But some deal- ers will tell you that our engine is TOO simple. They hope in this way to keep you away from comparison. They have no argument with which to offset our claims. That is their substitute. We invite comparison. For that will PROVE all our claims. Compare tVie McVicker with any engine you know. You can in this way decide absolutely which is the best farm engine made in the country to-day. For when you have compared the MqVicker with one, you have compared it with all, for all others are nearly ex- actly alike. We suggest that you get demonstra- tions and notice the action of each. For that will tell you more in ten minutes than two hours' of talking. Let the McVicker sell itself to you — after you've seen the others. We prefer that you first see the others, for then our engine's advantages will completely convince you. Write us today for the catalog that tells of the many advantages of THE McVlCKER — how it develops one-sixth more power and uses less fuel and oil — how it stands 50 per cent, more sudden overload than any other engine. One of our 3 1-2 h.-p. engines pumps 35,000 gallons of water for Chas. Bunn, of Ithaca, Mich., in 24 hours without a bit of attention, and on 2 gallons of fuel. Think what it is to have the engine with but 57 parts, counting even the nuts and screws. The next simplest engine , to ours that we know has more than 180 parts. That's why the McVicker is strongest — why it stands more wear and tear. POWER=HOUSE PLAN- FREE We send you free with the catalog plans for a model farm power-house. Also a book full of letters like that to your right, telling what users think of our engine. We make all sizes from 2 to 30 h. p., mounted all ways for all uses. Also traction engines. The McVicker twice doubles the value of any labor-saving ma- chine that you own. Don't decide on an engine until you gel full information and learn the name of the dealer near you who will demonstrate for you. Compare the McVicker with others and let the best be your choice. Wiitea postal today— now, before you forget. Address, ALMA MFG. CO. Station L «lma. Mich. LEAST COMPLICATED AND REQUIRES LEAST ATTENTION Alma Manufacturing Co., Alma, Mich. Gentlemen: — The 7 h.-p, McVicker Automatic Gasoline Engine I p.urchased from you has given me the best of sat- isfaction. I can say to you that I have owned three other makes of engines, but this engine is the least compli- cated and retjuires the least attention of any engine I ever owned. It has never given me a moment's trouble, and I have run it 16 hours a good many days without shutting down. I would say to any person or persons who are thinking of buying an engine that they can make no mistake by plac- ing their order for a McVick- er, as I have had a great deal of experience with gasoline engines, and am thoroughly convinced by experience this is by far the cheapest engine to buy. Yours very truly, M. B. WALKER. Shepherd, Mich. Simplest by Ove 114 Parts NOW IS THE TIME TO SPRAY We have the celebrated DEMING SPRAY PUMPS, Power Sprayers, Barrel Sprayers, Bucket Sprayers, Knapack Sprayers, for every condition, every pocket- book, from $3.00 up. Catalogue and Spraying Calendar Free. Gasoline i^^^ SYDNOR Engines, Wind Mills, WELL CO., RICHMOND, VA. DEPT. B. Hand Pumps, Power Pumps, Saw Frames. PUMP & THE SOUTHERN PLAI^TER [January, » - . - » - . L. . i »» -^ » i . .». » , ». . .^. » . » . . i . . . i ■ , > ,». » ;^ » ■ »- ■- ■- ■- ■- g^ «i»^»^'^»^»^ »,»^»^»-'i"^^»-'-l. ■-■-!. "^ 1.1. ^.■-»- »-»-»- "^'^ »-»-»-»-»-»- »i>-»->ggg I I I I I I I NEW IDEA MANURE SPREADER. Bnllt like a wagon— Axles anme length. Tires 4 Inches wide- Best on earth. Write for special offer on first machine sold In each county of our territory. ! I I Tornado Feed Cutters BOTH HAND AND POWER. Biggest Investment You Can Make. Will Cut 3 Lengths. Lightest Draft— Steady Running. Write for free Catalog. Fairbanks-Morse Gasoline and Kerosene Engines, Wind-Mills, Towers, Tanks, New HoUond Corn and Cob Mills, Wood Saws, Owensboro and Buckeye Farm Wagons, Hickory and Peters Buggies and Carriages, Bis- sel and Genuine Dixie Plows and Repairs, J. I. Case Portable and Traction Engines, Separators. F. C. HOENNIGER & BRO., INC. POSTAL ITS rOR OATAXOOUBS OR AHT INFORUATIOHf DBSIRBD. 1 432 East Main Street Richmond, Va. (p. C Ho«nnlger, Pre*. A Tres.; T. W. Hoenniger, V^r*B. A Mgr.; I_ O. Boon*. Saoy.) .^».»-»-»-».».»^».»,».»,»-».»,»-»-»-»->L»L-»^»L ■.»-»-»-■ L^^^^^^ g^^CT L * l^^ g^^ .p.g.,g.j^,t-iP»g».«'-»^»L».»-»-»L»-»-^<.^l »,»,».»- ■- ■- ■- 1. ><- ■- ■- '. '. ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■»■». ^'.S-S.' 4» .11 SILO FILLER EVERYTHING USED ON THE FARM. Farming Machinery, Vehicles, Harness* ft your Silo with any Pow- e r from 4 H-Pup. Will cut or shred green or dry fodder and cut hay or straw. Our cat- 1 alog explains why Whirl" winds succeed where others fail. Carried in stock at principal trans- fer points. Pamphlet,— "How and Why to Fill a Silo," sent free. A Few Seasonable Implements: "ONTARIO" AND "PENNSYLVANIA GRAIN DRILLS. WILDBR-STRONG "WHIRLItlND" SILO FILLBR. "SWISS" FODDBR AND FBBP CUTTBRS. "McVICKBR' GASOLINB BNGINBS. "NBW HOLLAND" AND "PEBRLBSS" FBBD GRINDBRS. HORSB POWERS AND CORN AND COB GRINDERS COMBINBD. "THORNHILL" AND TENNESSEE" FARM W^AGONS. "ANDERSON" BUGGIES, SURREYS, AND RUNABOUTS. CORN BINDERS, TWINE AND OIL. WOOD SAWING OUTFITS. Write for Circalar and Prices on Anythlns Needed. W. K. BACHE, SONS & MULFORD. 1406 East Main Street, Richmond, Va. W. K. BACHE. S. S. HULFORD. HARDIN K. BACHB. CYRUS UcO. BACHB. laaE^s ^^^^>Mi^^^^^^^BtSin^^S33S^^^^^^^^^^^^S w.» » »■ ■ w w» ■ » w ^^^.^.^.•^^.^ryr^^^w.^.n.^^.^.K^,^.^.^.^.^'L^.^.^.^.•.^.^.^.^ 1909.] THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 99 A. I.. ADAMSON, President. J. H. PATTESON, Cashier. Capital. - $ 50.000.00 Surplus, - $ 40,000.00 Deposits, - $400,000.00 Established 1889. Mechanics and Merchants Bank MANCHESTER, VA. We solicit the business of all respon- ble parties, particularly Savings ac- counts of persons desirous of accumu- lating something. Negotiable paper discounted on reasonable terms. 3 per cent, interest on Savings Deposits. r ~ Can Cancer be Cured? IT CAN. Wo want every man and woman in the United States to know what we are doing — we are curing Cancers, Tu- mors and Chronic Sores without the use of the knife or by X-Ray, and are endorsed by the Senate and Leglsla- tur of Virginia. W'e Guarantee our Cures. KELLAM HOSPITAL 1615 West Main St., Richmond, Va. FREDC KEi Lam, President. DR. FRAZER A. SMITH, ■Veterinary Surgeon. Office and hospital, 14 South 10th St. Richmond, Va. J. W. PARRISH, 45338 Bay horse, 16 hands; weight 1200 lbs.; by Dumbarton, 33799, dam Ilda "Waters, by Albion Wilkes, 6793. A well made, good looking trotting bred stallion with 2:20 speed and a nice disposition. FEE: — $10 leap; $15 season; $20 In- surance. Address, JOSEPH BAKER, Champlain, Va. STONERIDGE AND SHETLAND STOCK FARMS Wealth, 29579, record 2:10; brown horse, IG hands, by Gambetta Wilkes, 2:19iA, dam Magnolia, by Norfolk. Fastest harness stallion in Va. Blue ribbon winner. $25 Insurance. Emperor Wilkes, a grand type of the trotting-bred coach stallion. $15 In- surance. Stoneridge Jack, blue ribbon winner at the Virginia State Fairs, 1906, 1907, 1908. $10 Insurance. Address IRVING J COFFIN, Phone 44e4L. R. P. D. No. 5. Richmond, Va. RED DILLON, 38696 Bay horse, foaled 1902; height 15:3; weight 1200 pounds, by Barron Dillon, 2:12; dam Zinda Lake, by Red Lake, 2:15%. A trotting stallion of rich breed- ing, with speed and action. He is a sure foal getter and impressive as a sire. TERMS. — $15 season; $25 Insurance. Address S. A. * J. N. L,TJCK, Ashland, Va NORTHCOTE Trotter, bay horse, foaled 1904. Height 15:3 hands; weight 1000 pounds; sired by Alfred Nelson, son of Alfred G., 2:19%. sire of the great race horse, Charley Herr, 2:07; dam The Haxall Mare. TERMS: — $10 Season; $15 Insurance. Address, R. E. DAtiTON, Owner. 423 Hnll St.. Manchester, Va. Thomas F. Martin, Manager. The Ainslie Carriage Company, Nos. 8, 10, and 12 South 8th Street, Richmond, Va. Designers and builders of fine pleas- ure and business vehicles. Repairing a specialty. Estimates Promptly Furnished. H. G. CARTER. W. J. CARTER. H. Q. CARTER & CO., Succeaaors to F. H. DBANH A CO. HAY, GRAIN, MILL-FEED AND FLOUR. 1108 Baat Cmrr Street. RICHMOND. V* Stallion cards, folders and catalogues compiled; pedigrees of trotters and thoroughbred horses traced. My library includes Year Books, Trotting Regis- ters, Stud Books, Files of Turf Jour- nals and other references. Special at- tention to registration of horses. Address W. J. CARTER, 1105 E. Cary Streeet, Richmond, Va., or, 1102 Unll St., Manchester, Va. Representing the Times-Dispatch and Southern Planter, Richmond, Va.; The Trotter and Pacer, New York; The Horseman, Chicago, 111.; The American Horse Breeder, Boston, Mass. WOODLAWN STOCK FARM Hunters, jumpers, harness horses and Shetland Ponies for sale. Woodlawn herd of Shetlands is headed by the prize winning stallion, Governor Glenn, fee $15 season. Address, HARRY C. BEATTIE, WoodlaTrn Farm, Richmond, Va. For sale at a bargain to a quick buyer, the registered trotting stallion Red Starshine, 31408, bay horse, 15:3, weight 1100 pounds, by Acolyte, the $40,000 son of the mighty Onward, by the immortal George Wilkes, 2:22. Su- perior roadster, with speed at the trot. An impressive sire. Tabulated pedigree furnished. WM. A. WALKER, 9 N. Belvidere St., Richmond, Va. CONTENTS. 1909— Editorial 1 The Southern Poultry Guide 2 Monthly Hints for the Farm, Garden and Orchard.... 2 A Farmer's Account Book 2 FARM MANAGEMENT: Editorial — Work for the Month ' 3 A Gas Plowing Engine and Outfit 4 Notes on December Issue 6 The Reason Why — Further Fertilizer Problems.... 7 The Plow Problem 9 Tobacco Growing in the South 10 Com Cultivation 11 Improving Poor Land in Virginia 12 Corn and Corn Shows 12 TRUCKING, GARDEN AND ORCHARD: Editorial — Work for the Month 13 Strawberry Growing in Virginia 13 Virginia State Horticultural Society. 14 LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY: Balanced Rations for Dairy Cows 15 Getting Beef Cattle on Feed 18 What Breed of Cattle to Keep 19 LIVE STOCK AND DAIRY (Cont.). Angus and Galloway Cattle 20' South-Sheep-Success 21 THE POULTRY YARD: Poultry Notes 23 Annual Show Virginia Poultry Association 24 The Great Washington Show 24 A Little Winter Care 24 Mount Pleasant Poultry Farm 26 Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds 27 Corn Day at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute.... 27 THE HORSE: Notes 28 The Suffolk Punch vs. The Percheron 29 The Suffolk Punch 30 The Stallion Between Seasons 30 MISCELLANEOUS: Editorial — The Highways of the State 31 The Farmer and the Government 31 The "Better Farming Special" of the Virginia Poly- technic Institute and the N. & W. R. R 32 Work of the Va. State Experiment Station in 1909 ... 35 Plowing With a Gasolene Outfit 36 Enquirers' Column (Detail Index p. 90) 74 lOU THE SOUTHERN PLANTEK [January^ I BANKRUPT SALE Fifty T^wo- Horse Farix^ Wagons H INCH STEEL AXLE COMPLETE WITH BODY AND SPRING SEAT (GUAR ONLY $35.00) I Specifications. — Front Wheels, 3 feet by 4 inches ; Hied Wheels 4 feet (wood hub) tires H or 2 inch as may be desired. Body 3 feet 6 inches by 9 feet 6 inches. Guaranteed Capacity 2,000 lbs. Any Wagon may be returned if not satis= factory and freigKt cKarges 'will be refunded. I Our Guarantee Will maKe good any and all breaKs due to defective worKmanship and ma- terial which appear in the first year after purchase. SPOTLESS COMPANY, INC., 122 SHOCHOE SQUARE. RICHMOND, - - - VIRGINIA. THB SOUTH'S MAII, ORDBR HOUSES. LABOR SAVING IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY, THE WATT PLOW CO., Richmond, Va. Smalley Elec- tric Pole Saw. Equally adap- ted for sawing wood and poles up to 16 feet in length. No. Hi Small^^y Hand or Power Feed Cutter. The best hand power cutter on the mar- ket. It has aili steel kniveswhich make a down cut. Fish, Moline, and Weber 2 horse Wagons. Champion and Hickory 1 horse wagons. Root and Vandervort and Alamo Gasoline Engines from 2 to 25 Horse Pow- er. Circular furnished on request. Smalley Cut- ters, Snappers and Huskers furnished with blower or ele- vators. Chattanooga Reversible Disc Plows made in 2 & 3 horse sizes. Acme Harrow Made entirely of steel and iron. It crushes, cuts, turns, smooths, and levels all in one Success Manure Spreader. Has p.operation. Roller Bearings to lessen draft We give special attention to our mail order business and invite your correspondence. THE WATT PLOW CO., RICHMOND, VA. 1426 East Main Street. 1438 East Franklin Street. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company "When you put the life insurance agent off with the promise of next week, next month or next year, do you ever reflect how very uncertain it is whether he can do you any good then? If you are alive when the time comes around, and want the company, the company may not want you. Any one of a dozen things may turn up to disqualify you for insuraace. That Cough may return, or your weight may increase or decrease beyond the limits, or, added to a none too good family record, some of your near relatives may have been carried off by a prejudicing malady. It is a good day when the Man and Company both coaclude they want each other and "Everybody wants the Northwestern now." SEE OUR AGENT NOW OR WRITE.TO ME F^. RATES. T. ARCHIBALD CARV, Gen. Agent for Va. and N. C, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, 601 Mutual Assurance BuUdlns, Richmond, Va. Society - - Corrugated V-Crimp Roofing' - - painted and galvanized ' 'Bestoid" Rubber Roofing Carey's Magnesia Cement Roofing BALDWIN & BROWN. Tarred Paper, Tin Plate, Lime, Ce- ment, Hardware, Terra Cotta Pipe, Wire Eence, Drain Tile, etc. SEND FOR CATALOGUE 1557 E. MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA. THE EVERLASTING TUBULAR SI EEL PLOW DOUBLETREES. Guaranteed not to Break or Bend. f| Sendifor Our Number 8 Catalogue. Furnished vrlth Hook or Rlns tor Plovr Miusle alao Trace*. 'We manufactiire a complete line of Don- bletreea, Slnarletreea, ■md Neck Tokea of •Tery deacrlpttom. for 1909. Get acquainted wltb our complete line. THBIB VSm SPBIiliS KGONOMY. Aak Your Dealer tor Them and Take mo Other. This Pattern, No. 105, made In three sizes. Pittsburg Tubular Steel Whiffletree Company, Sole Manufacturers, Pittsburg, ^Pennsylvania. A WISE FARMER SHOULD USE LEE'S PREPARED AGRICULTURAL LIME ?P^ Top Dressing, Wheat, Oats, Alfalfa, Grasses. Apply 400 to 500 Lbs. Per Acre in January or February and Increase the Yields. MANUFACTURED BY A. S. LEE & SONSCO., INC. RICHMOND, VA. Send for Circulars Department A.