The record-union., 1891-08-11

lmpoSitiOnS from unScrupulous dealers
and middlemen engaged in the repre-
hensible practice of placing on the mar
ket adulterated oils as pure olive oil fit
for culinary purposes.
To enforce the law and help create
strong public sentiment in its favor, the
growers recently organized in San Fran
cisco the Olive Growers Association,
composed of people interested in the in
dustry all over the State.-Rural Califor-
nian.
CALIFORNIA RAISINS IN ENGLAND.
A large London dried-fruit merchant
recently referring to California raisins
said that they never would become popu-
lar or gain foothold in the English
markets in competition with Spanish raj
sins until the fruit was better cured and in
larger punches than is now the case. Be
sides this, the 'tdressingp must be made
more attractive to the eye, another i'm
pottant point which needs to be improved
upon. 1t is further argued that the grad
ing Of every lot is different in degrees of
quality-a great drawba in every large
market. AS the raisin production in
creases, the packers and growers, too, will
nnd 1t absolutely necessary to use the for
eign markets for an outlet for the surplus.
To gain a profitable fOothold the above
points must be observed, together with
the establishing Of a good reputation for
a DldJiNl, hlllCH iiillSl always DC hGDJ 10 Il
very high standard of excellence. Grow
ers of every kind of product only, are
sure Of best results when they have made
good name with the buyers in the large
markets. For proof of this, ask DR..
Handy, of Californiaprune fame: Colonel
William Forsythe, of raisin reputation;
a. I. Hatch, of Bartlett pear renown; r..
Bishop, Hoyt u Co., and Indian River
Orange Growers Association, OF Florida
orange production, what their brands are
worth TO them.
ASsORTING TIE HENS.
1t is one of the most important matters
that hens be separated according to the
requirements. If you have a flock OF
hens, and some Of them are laying while
others are unprOductive, separate the
layers from the others, or take out the
extra fat hens. This is especially neces.
sary on those farms where the hens are
confined to a limited area. The laying
hens and the fattening hens do not re-
quire the same food. For instance, a
hen that is intended for market may be
allowed all the grain she can consume,
but the LAYING hen will require a more
nutritious diet, such as meat, and if they
are together the laying hens NAV not re-
ceive the food intended for them, as the
others will also take q portion. There is
also difference III hens in another re-
spect-age. The old hens will always
dOmineer over the younger. 1t is best to
have Il flock of the same breed and age,
The layers should never be with the non
layers. Always observe the condition of
each hen, II possible, and feed according
to circumstances, as there is no rule that
can be followed in feeding.
DAMP NESTS.
It is supposed that damp nest is bet
ter than dry one. This belief is not
correct. In the summer a hen prefers a
cool nest. In the winter her nest should
be warm. If the hens prefer nests on the
ground, that are covered with brush, it is
not because they seek damp locations. or
desire such, but because such secluded
places are cosier and more comfortable
\ close poultry-house in the summer
season, if the roof is low, will often reach
q temperature almost unbearable during
the middle of the day, and the nests are
avoided by the hens for that reason. In
the winter it may be noticed that the hens
prefer the poultry-house, and seldom
seek nests outside.
CALIFORNIA PEACH PITS.
We notice that Maryland and Delaware
firms are advertising California peach
pits for sale to Eastern nurservmen
and orchardists, the advertisement
being accompanied by the statement
that the peach yellows is not yet
known in California, and therefore
the pits are better than those taken from
Eastern peaches. This should be a big
sermon to California horticulturists II
should teach them that at all hazards, no
matter whose toes are tramped on, East
ern peach trees, and even seeds, should
be vigorously excluded from our State.
FARM NOTES.
Try the experiment of cutting the tas-
SalS off n fayrr DF
the results with rows not SO treated.
Rhubarb beds are often damaged by
too close cropping. The leaf stocks must
not be pulled too closely, or the plant
suffers. Many gardeners make two beds,
one of which is lett untouched every sea-
son. and it is a very good plan. Rhu-
barb likes plenty Of well-decayed ma
nure.
1t is claimed that the French method
of plunging potatoes for ten hours into a
two per cent. solution Of commercial sui
phuric acid, and afterward drying them,
destroys their terminating qualities,
without other injury, and keeps them
sound and fresh for year. Sprouting
always Injuries potatoes.
The free application of lime and ashes
to the entire ground and the use of salt
around the trees will assist greatly in
heading off insects and worms that greatly
IuJuIG tHS bICIldEu. GS6u IQe OIcLarQ-
keep the soil mellow and it will reward
the effort with an abundant supply of
perfect and healthful fruit.
Cuttings from tomato plants, found
growing at first frost, may be rooted dur
ing the winter in cold frame or in some
sheltered place where the ground is not
| too wet and transplanted in the spring.
Such plants viii bear earlier than those
planted under glass in February. The
plants Will be more stocky, and conse-
quently need less support.
The most generally approved practice
of getting rid Of lice on pigs is to use a
mixture of turpentine and machine oil
or lard mixed in proportion Of one third
turpentine and two-thirds machine oil.
| This not only kills the lice, but destroys
the eggs. 1t would be cleaner sub
stance to use than tar, and preferable es-
pecially to breeders of white pigs, who,
by the way, have particular dislike for
| anything black.-Canadian Live Stock
Journal.
Professor Cook recommends the fol-
| lowing as an effective wash for fruit trees.
1t prevents egg-laying and kills the
newly Matched caterpillars as they begin
TO tunnel the trees: Take lG0 pounds OF
caustic potash, one barrel of lime, one
gallon of crude carbolic acid, two pounds
Of white arsenic or London purple, which
is perhaps better and certainly cheaper.
and water enough to make 800 gallons oi
the wash. This will be sufficient for 8 zoo
trees; smaller quantities may be made in
like proportion. Apply the wash with a
stiff brush during the summer.
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