History of Monmouth County Farmers’ Exchange County Farmers’ Giants and round stock are pooled Exchange is the oldest and largest of |and each grower receives the same The Monmouth the farmers’ associations doing busi: | price according to whether he shipped ess in the State. The main office of |Giants or round stock. No attempt is the Exchange is located at Freehold, [made to establish definite grades each sort, but the Exchange does in ducing section in New Jersey. Be-|sist upon a good, straight, marketable cause of the very highly developed |8rade, free from culls, scabby or rot- state of the potato industry in Mon- [ted specimens. mouth County, these farmers were the| The of the center of the rgeatest potato pro- Monmouth County Exchange first to feel the need of a selling agen- |does business on a 5 per cent basis cy which would place the sale of their |both in selling the farme’s products products in their own hands and maka [and in buying supplies for him. Part them independent of the dealers who |of this is returned to the stockholders were the principal purchasers. As a |in the form of dividends and the actual result of a thorough study by a small |cost of carrying on the business is group of potato growers of the possi-|about 2 1-2 per cent. bilities of such an association, an or- [low rate and is made possible not ganization was effected in 1908 with a [only by doing a very large volume of This is a very membership of 500, which has in-|selling, but also by the employment creased to 1371 members at the pres-|of the office force and capital during ent time. Shares were issued to the [the so-called “off-season” in the sale amount of $100,000 with a par value ot |0of farm supplies, especially fertilizer. $5 per share. In order to keep a few |This greatly “overhead” individuals from contol of the organi- [charges and in fact makes a business zation, there was a provison that no {enterprise of this kind feasible. Three ony could buy more than 20 shares. |large warehouses with a total area of This ciuse was later revoked as tho] 39,000 square feet are located at Free- necessjty arose for a greater amount | hold, Marlboro and Hightstown. These of capital. reduces are used mainly as mixing houses for As has been suggested, the principal | high-grade fertilizers. In 1915 the Ex- business of the Monmouth Exchange [change sold over seven thousand tons is in the sale of potatoes direct from |of this commodity. the field to the best markets. Some At the present time the paid-in capi: fruits and vegetables also are sold, |tal stock is $75,450. No more stoci: especially apples and asparagus. Po-|is sold, but a membership card is is- tatoes are sold to every State in the [sued allowing any farmer to do busi- Union as well as Canada, South Amer- | ness through the organization for a ica, and Europe. The principal va-|term of five years. This certificate riety handled is the American Gian, | costs $5.00 and is issued to eliminate a long potato of medium quality, noted | the great amount of office work re- Large quantities |auired in making out dividends, etc., for holders of but one or two shares. One practice of the Monmouth for its prolificacy. of the round potatoes of the Green Mountain and Cobbler types also ar= handled. The long and the round po-|County Farmers’ Exchange deserves tatoes are sold separately, the round-|mention. This is a system of notify- stock grower receiving from ten to ing the loading agents at the various twenty-five cents more a barrel than [shipping points when the market is the grower of the “Giant.” weak or weather conditions unfavoi- During the shipping season the |able asking they request shippers to manager is in touch with all the mar- [hold up their shipments until the mar- kets of the country by telephone and |ket has had an opportunity to clear telegraph, a telegraph operator being |up the demand to strengthen again. located in the Exchange offices. Quo-|This practice is gaining in favor with tations are given and received by the the potato growers and it has hada a manager during the day . In the even-|great influence in maintaining a steady Ni ing the returns from the sales of the price-lev Nursery Inspection: The Importance of Legislation Against Crop Pests By HARRY B. WEISS, Chief Inspector, Bureau of Stat- istic and Inspection, New Jersey State Department of Agriculture Introduction introduced insects and diseases to When man began to transport plants [crchards and forests, their establish from one place to another, he un-fment and spread in suburban residen- consciously carried along their insect }tial districts means a depreciation m enemies and fungous diseases. In |property value. The fact that intro- fact, even before this and from the |duced pesis do not develop immedi- earliest time, the distribution of pes‘s |ately in the sections where infested has been in progress in a state of |shipments are received is no indica- nature. However, nature in the form [cation that such pests have not been of climatic factors and physical fea-}introduced and that they will not tures has kept certain species within [eventually become established. When certain geographical limits. Other [in numbers, easily factors being equal, man has been able | overlooked, but it is only a question to overcome mere physical obstacles, |of time before they develop headway and as a result many of our now com-|at different points and by the time the mon insect pests were at one time in- | public recognizes them for for what troduced with plant products. Sometimes insect pests are carried | taken place public is small they are they are, considerable damage has Even the health of the in danger by the introduc- which in merchandise; sometimes their in- truduction is accidental, as for exami- tion of instects might ple, those species which might fly on |disease carry shipboard; but nursery stock is un- doubtedly the source of danger. Here conditions are especially favor- able for the transportation of pests If this process of distribution were allowed to go on unchecked by prop- erly enforced legislation, every injuri- cus insect and funguous disease would te as widely distributed earth as climate would permit. The greatest i < are 0 he Their food supply is well taken care upon th of and after the arrival of the stocl:, it is further looked after and cared In fact, the care which is lavished need of inspection service constitutes a barrier to the spread of pests. The foundation of this barrier is sound legislation against insects, and its ef- fectiveness depends on the proper en- forcement of the laws. for. upon the plant is unknowingly lavished Fully one-half of upon its enemies. sects in the the principal injurious ir United States have been intruducesl from foreign countries and many of | pig pag heen recognized by prac them have flourished excec dingly well tically zl of the European powers, | in their new home. The San Jose which have very stringent plant in- scale, the codling moth, the elm leaf gpection laws, and absolutely prohibit beetle, the Hessian fly, the cabbage lip. epiance of nursery stock from | aphis, the cabba&2 in. ypijted States. Auerican beetle are €X-|,.q agmitted only after a rigid in- | only a small spection showing freedom from pests. | maggot, the pea fruits | worm, the asparagus amples which comprise : percentage of the total number of in : : sects, which we have with us at pres-| The insect pests and plant diseases | ent. The injuries inflicted by these that have entered during the past are enormous and in [probably here for all time, but no reasonabla | reasonable objectien can be made to gypsy moth, liber: , the policy of safeguarding the future 1868, cost |interests of the people. in !men, the dealers, the importers and | interests | imported pests are many instances beyond calculation. The ated in Massachusetts in | | | | | | { | The nursery- | the State over one million dollars | between 1890 and 1899 the large fruit and forest appropriations : : : af X are all protected by suitable inspection and 4% not yet under perfect control. In addition to the destructiveness of and quarantine legislation. mold in an oblong pan. Chill on the Tested Recipes ice and serve, cut in slices and lay on crisp lettuce leaves. Garnish with spoonfuls of mayonnaise dressing. Frozen Strawberries This is a very simple dessert and particularly good. Mash one drain and season with salt, paprika | quart or ripe berries and -add two and just enough milk to be absorbed cupfuls of sugar and one cupful of by the vegetable. Chop one bunch of [pot water. Let stand for an hour and Turn into the freezer, Green Peas and Mint Jelly Cook the (two cupfuls, | shelled) with a few sprigs of mint, | jt is peas fresh mint and cook rapidly in two | chill on the ice. and a half cupfuls of boiling water. |freeze slowly and when the mixture Add one cupful of sugar and two | begins to congeal mix in a quarter of tablespoonfuls of granulated gelatine |a pint of chilled double cream, whipped softened in half a cupful of cold water. | solid. Continue to freeze until firm Cool, strain, add a quarter of a cupful [and smooth. each of orange and lemon juice and a| Creamed Peas in Bread Croustades teaspoonful of tarragon vinegar. Color In a saucepan put one pint of with a few drops of coloring matter [shelled peas, add enough boiling water and set in a cold place. When it be-{to cover generously, and a slice of gins to stiffen, fold in the peas and lemon. Bring quickly to, the boiling point and then reduce the heat and simmer gently until tender. When cooked drain, add a quarter of a pint of cream (or milk thickened with one level teasponful of flour), sal and paprika to taste and add two tablespoonfuls of butter. Set over hot water and let the seasoning steam in. Serve in croustades of fried bread. Strawberry Punch Mash one pint of hulled berries and place in a large bo wlwith a cupfui of sugar, a bit of stick cinnamon, half a cupful of cold tea, the juice of two lemons and a finely sliced Stand in the ice box to chill and ripen, and just orange. previous to serving add a pint of cracked ice, one pint of large, hulled berries and three pints of cai- bonated water. Serve in tall glasses with long handled spoons, so that the fruit can be eaten. Cream of Green Peas This is one of the most delicious Wash and shred the pods from two pounds of peas, cover with a quart of boiling water, add two slices of onion and cook for forty minutes, then strain. Cook the shelled peas in this liquor. adding a when of the summer vegetable soups. teaspoonful of sugar, and tender press with the through a pure sieve. Season salt and paprika to taste and add a cupful of rich crea msauce. Reheat and stir in three tablespoonfuls of whipped cream. liquor witn Southern Strawberry Shortcake Sift together two and a half cup- fuls of flour, four teaspoonfuls of baking powder, half a teaspoonful of Rub in with the fingertips four levei tablespoonfuls of shortening and we: to a soft dough with about one cupfui possible, pat out into a flat cake and lay in the greased pan, drawing the dough slightly away from the center so that the upper crust will bake flat. | Bake in a quick oven, split and spread with softened butter. Divide a boxfu! and a half of berries, mashing the smaller ones and keeping about on: third of the finest fruit for the top. ries and let stand for half and hour Use half the crushed fruit between cn top and dust with powdered sugar Serve immediately with thick chilled remainder of the crushed, sweetened fruit. The cake should be lukewarm and the cream icy cold. Nut Bread With Yeast Three cups of flour, one cup of chopped nut meats, one cup of scalded milk, water, one-half yeast cake, one table- spoon of shortening, two tablespoons one-quarter cup of lukewarm of molasses. Dissolve the yeast in a little of the lukewarm water, then stir in remain- ing water. Let the scalded milk be- lukewarm and then add the | yeast mixture. Add | meats and half the flour and beat until the whole mixture bubbles thoroughly. Then add shortening and remainder of the flour. Knead for ten minutes, greased bowl and leave in a warn: When double the bulk shape into come molasses, nut place in place to rise. cut down, knead again, small loaves and place into greased rans. Cover and set in a warm place to rise, then bake in a moderate oven Nut Drop Cakes Two and one-half cups of flour, two- two cups of sour milk, one-quarter cup | of molasses, one teaspoon of salt, one teaspoon of cinnamon. Sift dry ingredients together, add milk, butter and molasses, nuts and | Drop on a greased pan by raisins. spoonfuls and bake in a moderate Curried Lamb small onions Heat about Finely mince two and one-half sour apple. | three tablespoonfuls of drippings and | {fry the mixture. Remove it anil | [brown the lamb, cut in small pieces | (about one and a half pounds lean meat from the middle of the neck or leg of lamb) Mix with onion . Mix three tablespoonfuls of flour with ona | teaspoonful of curry paste and one tablespoonful of curry powder and sprinkle juice of one-half lemon over the meat. Cover the pan and cook the curry very gently for ten minutes to develop the flavors. Shake the pan | from time to time to keep from burn- ing. Add three-fourths of a pint of vater gradually and mix Put in the apple, one table- stock or smoothly. spoonful of tomato sauce and one tablespoonful of chutney. Season with | salt and pepper and simmer gently for about two hours, covering the pan | closely. Shortly before the curry is | to be dished boil some rice and ar- range in a border around the lamb. Ragout of Lamb Cut into dice one pint of co'd| roasted or boiled lamb. Add one small onion cut fine, half a cupful of diced | turnip and one-fourth cupful of grated carrots. Salt and pepper to Cover with boiling water and allow to simmer until tender. Put the bones | and trimmings into another dish, cover | with cold water, and let simmer un-| til the liquid is reduced one-half, then | strain and remove the fat and add the liquid to the ragout. When the meat is tender remove the fat, add one table- spoonful of brown sauce (made by browning the flour and a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce) and two tablespoonfuls of currant jeily. | taste. | salt and one tablespoonful of sugar. | of chilled milk, handle as little as | Add sugar to taste to the mashed ber | the split cake, place the large berries | cream and a pitcher containing the | thirds cup of raisins, one cup of sugar, | ‘The Furrow News and Views About the Farm The Origin of Pest Legislation The San Jose scale deserves credit for one thing, if nothing else, and that is for bringing the agriculturists and horticulturists of the country to a re- alization of the necessity of having what legisla: lation. Pest laws in many States were born out of the the fear of fruit grow ers in the presence of the San Jose scale. This insect was first discovered in the East in Virginia during 1893. In 1894, it was found in Maryland. Both of these infestations were traced to a New firm. A later it was found in other eastern States and in nearly every case the source of infestation was one or two New Jersey Thus New Jersey has the unfortunate honor of might be called insect Jersey nursery Year nurseries. being responsible for the spread of the scale along the Atlantic seaboard. It was introduced originally into New from California on Japanese plums, California having obtained it from North China upon the flowering Chinese peach. In China, by the way, the peach is commonly supposed to Jersey |have the mysterious power of driving laway evil spirits or keeping them at [a distance, and in Chinese and Japa [nese folklore arrows made of peach tree wood are frequently used for the purpose of piercing the otherwise in- [vulnerable hearts of devils . Unfortu {nately, its mysterious powers over evil spirits were evidently never effective against the San Jose scale. Shortly after the seriousness of this pest was | forced upon the public, various States | passed laws requiring that all nursery [stock shipped into such States be pro vided with a certificate of inspection, and as time went on other States adoupted means of protecting their horticultural interests, until at present very State has laws for the purposé | | | | | | leases within its borders and for the {purpose of keeping out undesirabla pests. Some State laws are very dras- ltic while others are weak in certain |foints. Some of [forced hecause the people do not be [lieve in them, and others are enforced All of them, however, are them are not en- only partly. the outgrowth of a desire on the part of the people to protect themselv-s and their interests. In New Jersey, the law providing for the inspection of nurseries was enaci- 1898. In 1903, more complete this, ed in {legislation was [with supplementary laws in 1904 and |1911, constitutes the foundation of our | present inspection system. The work in New Jersey was first attended wich difficulties. There was a among some nurserymen to avoid the law’s requirements and sell, amon: their neighbors at least, in defiance of it. Gradually, however, they realized that the regulations benefit and were not restrictions, so that at the present time there is per- fect harmony between the nursery men and officials enforcing the law, and a Ccesire and willingness on the part of each to co-operate as fully as secured, and tendency were for their possible. The Accomplishments of Pest Leigs- lation Various benefits have been derived by the different States under their existing laws. Formerly the entomolo- gist and the plant pathologist devoted their entire attention to the study and control of native species, but now their | attention is directed toward exclusion. AFTER ALL OTHERS FAIL Consult the Old Reliable DR. LOBB Forty Years’ Continuous Practice 1209 Race St., Phila., Pa. Guarantees to Cure Special Diseases Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Write or call for free book f controlling insects and plant dis- By inspection systems faithfully car- ried out the establishment of many species of injurious insects and plant diseases has been prevented. If such work had been started many years ago, its saving to the country at large would have been enormous. In New Jersey, by reason of the en forcement of such legislation, the pur- chaser of nursery stock is assured of material to start fruit grower who buys clean with. The hundreds of trees with which to plant an orchard and the commuter who carries a lone fruit trea home for planting in his back yard, are both sure of getting clean stock only by reason of the in- spection service, and in many cases both are unaware that their interests have been looked after by the State. If sucn a service did not exist, the San Jose scale would still continue to be distributed everywhere, crown gall would be more prevalent than it is and various ofner diseases and insects would be purchased by the buyer, along with the stock. It is not meant by this that nurserymen are dishonest and would knowingly sell pest-infested stock, but in many cases the nursery- men themselves are unfamiliar with 18 such pes The same protection is given to the purchaser of ornamental stock. The wealthy estate owner, who buys thou- sands of ornamental trees and shrubs for his private estate and the person who buys a 10-cent rose bush are both beneficiaries under the inspection law, and 2s before, in many cases both are unaware of its existence. In addition, the inspection aids the nurseryman by furnishing him with an insect and disease record of his nursery and help in combating pests likely to become injurious. All tha! the Bureau of Inspection requires °* that he sell stock free from insects This is a perfectly and plant diseases. fair and reasonable demand, which in most cases is recognized as such. Another result of inspection is the prevention of the introduction of vari- ous European pests by the inspection of imported stock. Were it not for this the State would be overrun with foreign insects and diseases capabie of causing considerable economic loss. If the bureau accomplished nothing else during an entire year except the destruction of a single case of seri ously infested stock, the cost of the service would be well worth it, as the amount expended would shrink to a mere trifle compared with the amoun’ which would undoubtedly be expended later in fighting the pest. The brown-tail and gypsy moths which are present in the New England States have caused the Federal and State governments an expenditure of over $7,000,000, and the same govern- ments together with private individ- uals are spending $1,000,000 yearly in an effort to prevent the increase and spread of these insects. Both have in the past entered New Jersey, but the infestations have been promptly eradicated. In one case, it was neces sary to call upon the Federal govern- ment for help. In the case of the gypsy moth, the pest was found to the extent of 198 egg masses in a nursery block of evergreens. In co-operation with the Bureau of ef Entomology, uo, S. Agriculture, the services of a number of experienced Department of moth scouts were secured, and begin- ning at the point where the eg found, the territory was scouted in every direction for four or five miles. > Y . SILK Stockings ! Excellent Quality Guaranteed. Sent by mail C. O. 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BROKERS New York Office: 32 Broadway, N. Y. y all orders. PHILADELPHA, PA. Race 5117-8 Phone: Broad 2805 Deliveries The block of evergreens where the eggs were found was then placed under quarantine and the trees therein sprayed thoroughly three times during the season. As a further precaution the entire block was fenced in, the being eight inches high and coated on the top with tanglefoot. This fence was to prevent any caterpillars whica might have escaped the previous treat- away and in In addition, the ments from crawling festing other treet. infested block was gone over care- fully, tree by tree, for several times before the quarantine was lifted. In this manner, the moth was eradicated from the State: gypsy Another case is the present finding by the plant pathologist of the white pine blister rust, a serious disease of white pines, in several localities in New Jersey, and steps are now being taken to stamp out the disease and prevent its spread. The inspection of stock arriving from other States serves to prevent being Outside undesirable material from shipped into New shippers are inclined to be careful if they know that their plants will be Jersey. scrutinized before being accepted, and as a recult, trees containing crown gall, San Jose scale and other pests will not find their way into shipments destined for New Jersey. Therefore, this phase of the service protects the buyer, and as well serves the interest of the State at large. At different times, serious insect pests have been intercepted and de stroyed before getting a foothold in the State, and the same applies to plant diseases. These happenings oc¢ cur more or less regularly during the inspection season and are taken as a matter of course by the inspector, but at the same time it must be re- membered that a considerable service is being rendered to the citizens of the State. It should also be kept in mind that the most careful and thor- ough inspection in the country is not an absolute guarantee against the in troduction of pests. Insects may come in along with the soil or packing, or they may enter unobserved, on account of the laxity of the inspector or his ignorance of foreign pests. The success of the service depends to a certain extent on the personal element which is never a fixed factor. Again, many plant diseases have a dormant period during which it is im- possible to detect them. Fortunately, however, the Federal government 1s becoming more and more strict con- cerning destructive foreign pests and against is establishing quarantines plants likely to carry them. : Where the Fairies Meet When the mcon is at her zenith and the soagbird is at rest, In fancy 1 am speeding to the far-off golden west; I hear wee minstrels playing, old melodies so sweet, I'm back again in Ireland, where the fairies used to meet. Oh, charm of those surroundings that beautified my home, That dear old home in Ireland wher my boyhood loved to roam Though the picture might seem per- fect, it would still be incomplete If it did not show the valley where the fairies used to meet. I'm glad when I'm recalling all the legends told me there, And memory bears me fondly back to my grandsire's chair. Oh, how he'd thrill my fancies, till my heart would faster beat, walking through the valley where the fairies used to mee... While And when clouds are lowering o'er the brizhtest hopes of life, Home thoughts come agleaming, (0 cheer me through the strife. "Pig then I dream of Ireland, and my heart hnows no defeat, For some day I'll be once more, wher the fairies used to meet. —J. 8. ORMSBY. Watercress Soup Wash and part four good-sized po- tatoes and boil them until tender in | six cupfuls of water to which one tea- spoonful of salt has been added. Put [the boiled potatoes, while hot, through To this | puree add the potato water, let come a vegetable ricer or sieve. to a boil, and thicken slightly with one tablespoonful each of flour and butter cooked together. Add two cup- fuls of watercress chopped fine, two teaspoonfuls of salt, and three-eighths teaspoonful of pepper. To measura the watercress press it down into the cup and then chop. Serve "hot with crouons. If a thinner soup is desired, add one cupful of hot water or milk. preferably milk.—May yood House- keeping. Scrambled Lamb Chop about two cupfuls of cold lamb, mix with three tablespoonfuls of hot water and two tablespoonfuls of fat. Place on stove, and when hot, break in three eggs and stir constantly until the eggs begin to stiffen. Salt pepper to taste and serve hot. Making BUT no one ever take some risk. low prices now. Main Locust 5182-3-4-5-6. 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