Part 4

Two pint bowls maple sugar, 1 pint bowl white sugar, 1 pint bowl of water, two or three tablespoons whipped cream, one large coffee cup butternuts. Place kettle with the sugar and water in it on back of the stove until sugar is dissolved then draw forward and boil until the soft ball stage is reached (being careful not to stir the sugar after it commences to boil). Remove to a cool place until nearly cold before stirring. When partly grained add whipped cream, turn into tins and set in a cool place to harden.

Nut Candy.

Nice maple sugar with sufficient water to dissolve it, 1 tablespoonful of vinegar to 2 pounds of sugar, and butter size of walnut. Boil until very hard when tried in water. Pour immediately into a buttered pan in which the nuts have been placed. Cut into sticks before cold.

Maple Opera Caramels.

Measure a cup and a half each of coffee and maple sugar, one cupful of cream, and a fourth of a small teaspoonful of cream of tartar, and boil the cream and sugar together, adding the cream of tartar, wet with a little cream, as soon as the syrup reaches the boiling point. Cook until a drop of syrup, lifted out on the point of a skewer and dropped into very cold water, may be rolled into a soft, creamy ball between the fingers. Care must be taken to stir the syrup incessantly, and also that the bottom of the pan or kettle does not come into direct contact with the fire, as the cream is very apt to scorch. When done, remove from the fire, flavor, and pour on a slab, sprinkled with a very little water. When cold, cream the candy as directed for fondant, and as soon as perfectly smooth, form into a sheet half an inch thick, using the rolling pin. Let it remain on the slab a few hours, when divide into strips and wrap in parafin paper.

Maple Molasses Cocoanut Squares.

Place in the kettle a scanty cupful of new maple molasses and a tablespoonful of butter, and, when boiling add a grated cocoanut. Cook over a slow fire, stirring until done. As soon as the hot candy will harden when dropped into cold water, pour it out upon a well buttered slab; and when hardened sufficiently cut it into squares and wrap in parafin paper.

Pulled Taffy.

Take three cupfuls of dry maple sugar, a cupful of vinegar and water in equal parts (one-third vinegar and two-thirds water may be used if the vinegar is very strong) and a piece of butter the size of a walnut. Boil the sugar, water and vinegar together until half done, then add the butter, stirring only enough to incorporate the butter thoroughly, and boil until done. Drop a little of the candy now and then into cold water and test by pulling it apart; if it snaps it is done and must be immediately poured upon a buttered dish to cool. Flavor with a little vanilla extract poured upon the top. When the taffy has cooled sufficiently to handle, it may be pulled, cut into short lengths and placed on buttered dishes or parafin paper.

Popped Corn and Nut Candy.

Take a tablespoonful of butter, three of water and one cupful of maple sugar; boil until it is ready to candy and then add three quarts of nicely popped corn. Stir briskly until the mixture is evenly distributed over the corn. Keep up the stirring until it cools when each kernel will be separately coated. Close and undivided attention may be necessary to the success of this kind of candy. Nuts are delicious prepared by this method.

Hoarhound Candy.

To a quart of water add a small single handful of hoarhound herbs and boil for about half an hour. Strain and press all the liquor from the herbs. Place on the fire and add to this liquid three pounds of maple sugar. When it boils add half a teaspoonful of cream of tartar. Test, and when it reaches the “hard crack” or 290 degrees, add a piece of butter as large as a hulled walnut. When the butter is dissolved, pour the whole mass on a marble slab or onto a greased platter. When almost cold mark into squares with a knife.

Molasses Candy.

Two cups of maple molasses, 2 teaspoonfuls of butter, 1 cup of maple sugar, ½ cup of water.

Boil all together until done,—be careful not to stir while cooking. When done, pull.

OFFICERS OF THE VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS’ ASSOCIATION, 1912.

OFFICERS OF THE VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR MAKERS’ ASSOCIATION, 1912.

_President_, A. A. CARLETON West Newbury _Secretary_, H. B. CHAPIN Middlesex _First Vice-President_, C. E. MARTIN Rochester _Second Vice-President_, W. E. YORK West Lincoln _Treasurer_, HOMER W. VAIL Randolph _Auditor_, P. B. B. NORTHROP Sheldon

MEMBERS.

Abbott, Walter, Marshfield. Allbee, G. H., East Hardwick. Ames, S. E., Rockburn, P. Q.

Badger, C. A., East Montpelier. Badger, Jennie E., East Montpelier. Barnard, E. Wellman, Springfield. Barnett, R. E., West Newbury. Bellmore, William, Northfield. Benton, John, Lincoln. Bigelow, F. M., Essex. Blanchard, F. W., Ascutneyville. Bristol, E. J., Vergennes. Brock, John B., West Newbury. Bronson, B. G., East Hardwick.

Cady, H. H., Cambridge. Carleton, A. A., West Newbury. Carleton, G. W., Bradford. Carter, W. E., Rutland. Chase, Perry, East Fairfield. Chamberlin, R. S., West Newbury. Chapin, H. B., Middlesex. Chapin, Mrs. M. E., Middlesex. Clark, C. C., West Lincoln. Clough, G. L., Pike, N. H., R. F. D. No. 1. Collins, E. B., Hyde Park. Colvin, C. H., Danby. Colvin, Mrs. C. H., Danby. Colvin, N. E., Danby. Cooke, J. B. & Son, Greensboro.

Dillingham, Hon. W. P., Montpelier. Daniels, Sam, Hardwick. Durant, John, West Newbury.

Fay, E. B., East Hardwick. Forty, H. S., Berkshire Center. Foster, Charles, Cabot. Foster, H. S., North Calais.

Gillfillan, W. N. & Son, South Ryegate. Gorton, E. O., Starksboro. Grimm, G. H., Rutland. Grimm, J. H., Montreal, P. Q.

Harrington, T. E., Windham. Harvey, N. C. & C. E., Rochester. Hastings, Cyrus, Corinth. Hayes, Mrs. A. L., Strafford. Hayes, J. R., Strafford. Hewes, C. E., So. Londonderry. Hewins, H. W., Thetford Center. Hewitt, Bristol, R. F. D. No. 1. Hill, S. W., Bristol, R. F. D. No. 3. Holden, John C., N. Clarendon. Holden, W. W., Northfield. Hooper, E. J., E. Fairfield. Hoyt, B. F. Lancaster, N. H., R. F. D. No. 3. Hubbell, M. L., Enosburg Falls.

Jackson, A. E., Greensboro. Jackson, O. H., Westford. Jenne, A. M., Richford, R. F. D. No. 1.

Kneeland, D. A. Waitsfield.

Ladd, A. A. Richford, R. F. D. No. 1. Ladd, N. P., Richford, R. F. D. No. 2. Leader Evaporator Co., Burlington. Lilley, J. O., Plainfield.

Martin, C. E., Rochester. Martin, R. J., Rochester. McMahon, C. L., Stowe. Metcalf, Homer J., Underhill. Miles, McMahon & Son, Stowe. Morrell, Walter, Middlesex. Morse, Ira E., Cambridge. Morse, L. B., Norwich.

Northrop, K. E., Sheldon. Northrop, P. B. B., Sheldon.

Ormsbee, C. O., Montpelier. Osgood, L. K., Rutland. Orvis, C. M. Bristol, R. F. D. No. 3.

Patterson, W. H., Fairfield. Perry, Dolphus, Fairfield. Perry, Walter J., Cabot. Pike, J. Burton, Marshfield. Prindle, Guy, St. Albans, R. F. D. No. 4. Prindle, Martin, St. Albans, R. F. D. No. 4.

Ritchie, F. M., Boltonville. Ridlon, M. H., W. Rutland, R. F. D. No. 2. Rogers, B. O., West Newbury. Rogers, Eldon, Rupert. Rowell, B. R., Corinth, R. F. D. No. 1. Russell, Frank L., Shrewsbury.

Salmon, A., West Glover. Salmon, N. K., West Glover. Soule, Geo. H., Fairfield. Smith, E. W., Richford, R. F. D. No. 2. Spear, J. P., West Newbury. Spear, V. I., Randolph. Strafford, West Rutland, R. F. D. No. 2. Story, C. J. & Son, Morrisville. Swan, P. B., Montgomery.

Tabor, H. S., Montpelier. Tanner, Geo. F., Springfield. Trefren, William, Bradford, R. F. D. No. 1. Tuller, A. A. Warren. Tuxbury, A. J., So. Ryegate, R. F. D. No. 1. Tuxbury, W. H., West Newbury. Tyler, J. B. C., West Newbury.

Walbridge, E. P., Cabot. Welch Bros., Maple Co., Burlington. Whitcombe, R. O., Plainfield. Whitney, Alex H., Tunbridge. Whiting, H. W., 276 W. 126th St., New York City. Wilber, Frank, Rochester. Wilder, L. O., Middlesex.

York, Wm. E., West Lincoln.

“A Sweet Little Story”

The Vermont Maple Sugar Maker’s Association was born in January, 1894. G. H. Grimm, at that convention, made the first display of high grade Maple Sugar and Syrup, winning first prize, then and there after, for years in succession, until Sugar Makers became sufficiently interested to make exhibits worthy of the industry.

Thereafter, the Grimm exhibits were wholly confined to utensils for producing a high grade quality of maple sweets. Grimm utensils won the highest awards of the Association in 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899, 1901, 1904 and 1905. In the three years omitted, Grimm exhibits were not in competition.

The Grimm Evaporator and Grimm Sap Spout is more extensively used by up-to-date Sugar Makers than any other make. More Grimm Evaporators are annually sold than the combined output of all competitors. I will forfeit $500.00 if this statement is not absolutely true. Competitors are invited to investigate, order books are at their disposal. The Grimm Spout has benefited the Sugar Maker and the Maple tree, more than any other article in the Sugar Bush. If you desire first quality, the Grimm Evaporator is in a class by itself. Ask those who have used it for nearly thirty years. Addresses can be had for the asking.

The Grimm Evaporator is made with or without Syphons, and with the latest improvements, no other evaporator can evaporate sap faster nor make as good a quality of product as the Improved Grimm Evaporator.

G. H. GRIMM,

Rutland, Vt.

ORDERS FOR MAPLE SYRUP AND SUGAR, MADE WITH GRIMM UTENSILS, ARE SOLICITED FROM CONSUMERS.

The above is an exact reproduction of the label of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association; 100 of which are furnished free of charge, if requested, with name and address printed on them, to each member on receipt of $1.00 for membership fee. Additional labels at 35 cents per 100.

H. B. CHAPIN, Secretary.

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and be assured of Correct Temperatures. Endorsed by leading Confectioners and Maple Sugar Manufacturers everywhere.

_Write for our Catalog, or procure through your Dealer._

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Williams Bellows Falls Evaporators

are commonly admitted superior to every other appliance for evaporating maple sap. Best maple sugar makers throughout the state and country prefer the Williams Bellows Falls Evaporator for these superior features:

1st.—=Simplicity.= There is a free flow of sap from end to end. No need of siphons. They are easy to tend, easy to handle and cannot burn the bottom if left with a fire in the arch.

2nd.—=Durability.= These evaporators are made of galvanized iron, tin plate or copper, tin plated. The material is the highest quality obtainable, and the evaporator will keep its shape with long service. “It is almost impossible to wear them out.”

3rd.—=Double Heating Surface.= The crimps, which run crosswise, are pressed from the same sheet metal as the bottom. As they are open underneath, they not only prevent the heat passing up the chimney, but give double the heating surface of other pans.

4th.—=Cost.= Heating surface considered, the Williams is the cheapest evaporator made. Our catalogue gives the price of any size evaporator as well as of all other sugar makers supplies.

=We can give you high quality goods, at reasonable prices. Try us.=

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Transcriber’s Notes

pg 11 Changed: glocuse and other compounds to: glucose and other compounds

pg 16 Changed: to find corroberative evidence to: to find corroborative evidence

pg 17 Changed: sensative to and actuated by to: sensitive to and actuated by

pg 17 Changed: actuated by meterological conditions to: actuated by meteorological conditions

pg 18 Changed: coated with alsphat varnish to: coated with asphalt varnish

pg 19 Changed: ice expansion and compassion, to: ice expansion and compression,

pg 20 Changed: chemical action and detrementing the product to: chemical action and detrimenting the product

pg 20 Changed: perhaps the often reoccurrance, to: perhaps the often reoccurrence,

pg 26 Changed: thus lowering the legtimate price to: thus lowering the legitimate price

pg 27 Changed: the improvment of methods of production to: the improvement of methods of production

pg 29 Changed: many fradulent preparations to: many fraudulent preparations

pg 29 Changed: will tolerate no infringment to: will tolerate no infringement

pg 31 Changed: in Harper’s Bazar to: in Harper’s Bazaar

pg 32 Changed: indispensible in the sugar to: indispensable in the sugar

pg 38 Changed: wrap in parafine paper to: wrap in parafin paper

pg 38 Changed: Two cups or maple molasses to: Two cups of maple molasses