The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-07-24

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cent less; oats, II per cent; rye, . per
cent, and potatoes, % per cent. The
greater part Of this land says the re-
port, has gone into hay and truck
crops, tomatoes having taken the place
of some Of the potatoes.
Growing conditions" continues the
report, were unfavorable during the
early spring md up to the middle Of
June most crops were from two to
three weeks late. Since that time the
weather has been more favorable and
there has been considerable improve
ment Small grains have done fairly
well. The hay crop Is generally good,
but the weather has been unfavorable
for curing The condition Of corn 10
the lowest in ten years on July 1.
Potatoes are making good growth,
but stands are uneven on low ground.
Fruit is generally good. The berry
crop will be the best in several years.
Peaches are heavy, particularly FL
bertas and Carmans, and considerable
thinning had to be done. Apples are
only fair, early varieties light in most
sections. In the Glassboro section all
late varieties except Yorks are report
ed light. A larger pear crop than
usual is in sight, according to the fed
eral and state report"
Referring to the truck crop, the re-
port states that frequent rains made
1t difficult to keep the ground worked.
However, in the latter part of June
there was considerable improvement
IN the condition of many crops. High
winds caused considerable damage in
several sections, and the blowing OF
sand added to the injury on light
ground. Plant diseases have been
more prevalent than usual and insect
injury, particularly by cut worms, has
been greater.
State Chick Guarantee
New Jerseys famous baby chick
hatcheries, the largest in the world,
are preparing to adopt state guar
antee of the pedigree and health OF
their feathered products under re-
Gently adopted regulations Of the state
department of agriculture. Certifica-
ton by the state of half million
hens that supply the eggs for the
mammoth incubators is to be fea-
ture of the project, as outlined by TIE
baby chick men at a conference with
agricultural marketing officials, to
consider the application of the nsw
rules.
Only hens that meet certain stand
ard of type and have a record OF egg
production can be qualified for certiti-
cation as mothers of commercial fncu-
bator chicks. Health Of the hens also
will figure in the tests to be made OF
the egg producing aocks. AS about
one-quarter Of the Matching eggs used
in the Hunterdon county section, the
center of the baby chick industry, are
produced in Bucks county, Pa, ar
rangements are being made by the
Pennsylvania department of agricul-
ture to afford an opportunity for GER
tification on equal lines in that state.
It was about fifteen years ago that
the first large commercial chick hatch
cry was established in Hunterdon
county, near Frenchtown. From that
time the growth of the unique industry
has been phenomenal and baby chicks
are now shipped to all parts OF the
country. The success of the industry
has been founded on fair dealing with
customers, far and near, and the lead
ing hatchery proprietors say the new
state regulations will aid in protect
ing their standards as well as Gus
toners.
To advertise and sell certified
chicks, hatcheries must use eggs onl
from duly certified focks. A mo
advanced form is to be known as e
credited" flocks and chicks. The re
ulations are not compulsory, but dea'1
ers are generally anxious to have the
state guarantee behind their products.
It is expected that the new regulations
will be in force about September 1.
Direction Of the inspecting and GER
tifying Of flocks will be in charge of
Paul B. Bennetch, grade specialist of
the State Bureau of Markets. BAG
THEOLOGICAL work in the inspection Of
health of focks will be handled by
the poultry department of the State
Experiment Station.
Many hatchery proprietors were
represented at the recent conference
and discussed certification methods.
The New Jersey Baby Chick Associa-
ton, of which Mr.. 2. c. Drumm Of
Rosemont is president, has officially
Endorsed the states program.
Fake Produce Vendors
Georgia peaches are being gold now
at some Of the roadside markets along
the main motor routes across South
Jersey, and native farmers and grow
ers who, originated this idea Of sell
ing their produce direct to Consumers
who pass their doors are demanding
that some rule be established to re-
quire the marketing of products sold
at these stands.
Roadside markets have thrived to
such degree, farmers say, that the
idea has been commercialized by some
INSCRIPTIONS dealers who have squat
ed along the main motor routes and