Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1905-09-07
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.

that gathered at Patrons Hall, Mullica
Hill, last Monday, and the benefits derived
from the talks were we'll worth the use Of
Labor Day for such meeting. Residents
Of the Southern part Of Gloucester county
as we'll as several Salem county brethern
were present, making the meeting larger
than usual.
Shortly after two o'clock the roll call Of
officers was read, and then the minutes OF
the last meeting were read and approved.
The hall bill Of 81 was paid and then the
Institute committee was called upon. The
chairman reported meeting of the COM
mittee but nothing definite accomplished.
There being no other business the ques-
tions for discussions were read. Which
will produce the best crop, Hybrids or
Eastern seed, excited much discussion
among the male members Of the assembly.
ChaIkley Kirby, who was TO have spoken
first, was absent. James c. White declar-
ed shat each kind of seed had its good as
well as bad points. He said that the whole
subject Of the two kinds of seed brings up
the question of the scab. Mr.. White
treats his potatoes with sulphur, using q
handful TO the barrel. This the potato
absorbs and does not cause irritation to the
sower.
In referring to the Northern grown stock
the speaker said that the main trouble was
with frosted stock. Maine growers are in
the habit Of shipping all kinds of seed.
under the same name which assures neither
guarantee or condition Of the purchased
stock. He told Of an instance when a
farmer bought seed Of reliable Philadel-
phia firm. Like certain brand Of pickles
there were fifty-nine varieties in the lot.
III these some plants set heavily and pro-
duced spendidly, and to-day that kind Of
potato is very much in demand.
d. W. Sithens upheld the "Hybrids'' if
they can be grown properly and find them
as free from scale as they can be.
George Tonkin introduced new chap
ter to the question when be stated that he
had grown his best and then his worst
crops from home seed. One year he mixed
the two kinds Of seed and had his best
luck. He declared that be had intended
buying his seed for next year that day, ard
home grown at that.
Others talked Of the luck experienced in
planting at the opportune time, and the
general opinion was that both seed is all
right if given the same opportunity to
grow.
President Carter asked il any farmer
present had any way Of preparing the seed
to make it sure to grow. Edward Gaunt
always throws away the stem and plants
the blossom end and was sure to plant as
soon as the potato was dug.
A. Clark Gardiner startled the good peo-
pie by saying that he had no use for home
seed, but that the condition of Northern
seed nearly scared him out Of the farming
business. II he could only get foreign seed
true to name he would want nothing better.
George H. Horner explained that to get
the best results he took the sacks of pota.
toes let lay on the floor OF the cars, a few
potatoes on the floor layers were frosted
through, but in cutting up he could dis
card the bad. Such seed always brought
him results.
In response to an inquiry as to the proper
use of the word Hybrid, y Secretary Benz
Heritage explained that it meant mon
grel and was in consequence misnomer
and should be discarded from use.
VIM. Borden had very creditable, care
fully prepared paper on, ''can milk and
butter be produced at profit at present
prices, considering the price Of feed ?''
Taking into consideration the fact that
cows do not all respond the same, according
to the amount OF feed used, and that the
prices Of dairy products differ, he had pre-
pared table which showed profit of ST. so
on'a COW per year in milk, and $15.55 on
the same COW for butter. In the estimate
the COW was fed on eight pounds day Of q
mixture OF corn, gluten and bran in equal
portions, and was allowed 500 yearly for
manure.
Aaron W. Borton, successful dairyman,
said that milk has been paying fairly well
on his farm. The prices Of milk being
better than ever, and bis pasturage being
especially fine, he paid only about one
quarter Of his net profits for feed. Mr.
Borton has been getting four cents clear for
milk.
Hannah 1. Heritage, WHO was on the
program for recitation, was absent. 20
one being ready to volunteer in her place
The possibilities Of Alfalfa was discussed.
Walter Heritage had bad luck with bis
AIfafa. One field sowea under The imnae-
date supervision d Prot Voorhees,, started