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February, 1891. 
/ OR O H RRD^rndC G ARDEN \ 
morning of hard work. A great quantity 
of food is not needed, or a great variety ; a 
few simple dishes, well-cooked, make the 
most desirable breakfast. Exactly the same 
bill of fare, however good, must not appear 
morniug after morning. The family which 
sits down to buckwheat cakes and sausage 
every morning for six months is to be 
pitied, as is also the one whose first meal 
always consists of beefsteak and baked 
potatoes. 
There is a temptation to prepare break- 
fast hurriedly and carelessly, especially on 
cold mornings when it is so hard to get 
started : but, if all possible preparations 
have been made the night before, the meal 
may be well cooked and served in a very 
short time. The cereals, which should, 
invariably appear, must be thoroughly 
cooked the preceding day ; then, served 
with cream, there are few who will not find 
them delicious. 
Coffee is the universal breakfast drink, 
and there seems no excuse for poor coffee 
on any table. Yet we know by experience 
that, even in the homes of wealthy and 
good housekeepers, one is by no means sure 
to find the beverage in its perfection, clear, 
rich, and smoking hot. There is a differ- 
ence of opinion as to whether coffee should 
be boiled or not ; some preferring the deli- 
cate infusion, while others are not satisfied 
without the peculiar taste which boiling 
imparts. But it is not difficult to make 
delicious coffee in either way, and the pre- 
ference of the family ought to decide the 
question. Tender chops, or a juicy steak, 
and warmed over potatoes are considered 
indispensable by many ; but eggs, hash 
fresh or salt fish, are less expensive and 
almost as nourishing. 
Fresh fruit should be served when practi- 
cable, though baked apples are often pre- 
ferred ; while gems, muffins and griddle 
cakes are generally popular, and, when 
properly made, are not unwholesome. 
Buckwheat is like poison to some people, 
and not beneficial to anyone ; but there are 
other kinds of cakes, equally palatable, 
from which no ill effects need be feared. 
Particularly light and delicate are those 
made of bread crumbs, for which we give a 
well-tried recipe. 
Good Housekeeping, with the New 
Year, changed from a Fortnightly to a 
Monthly, and is now a handsome magazine, 
with a varied table of contents, in which 
appear the names of such well-known 
authorities as Miss Maria Parloa, and Mrs. 
D. A Lincoln. 
Rags. 
Many a good housewife thinks herself 
very economical as she sells all worn out 
clothing to the rag-man, or turns it over to 
Bridget for scrubbing cloths. When acci- 
dent or illness comes, she discovers her 
mistake. Doctors and nurses could tell 
p.tiful stories of handsome houses in which 
it was impossible to find soft, clean rags 
for dressing a wound ; and of scrupulously 
PETER HENDER$ONKOS!NEVraRK 
A NAME 1'ewTOMATO 
^ T */S m 
J NTIL a suitable name is suggested 
we shall call this To- 
mato No. 400. 
Read terms of 
competi- 
tion be- 
low, 
The No.“400”isthelargestand 
heaviest Tomato known. 
In fact it is so solid as 
to be almost seed- 
less. Color, 
rich, dark, 
crim- 
son. 
The 
cut 
shows 
fruit one 
third natural size. 
The 
average 
weight of 
this Tomato is 
nearlv2lbs each. 
We will pay $250.00 for the best name suggested for this grand new Tomato. 
Purchasers are entitled to send in a name for each and every packet they buy. The names can be 
sent in any time before October 1st, 1891, and will be considered by a capable and disinterested com- 
mittee of three, who shall award the prize. Full directions and conditions for entering the names for 
competition will be given on every packet of seed. 
Price of New Tomato No. “400,” 25 cts. per packet, free by mail. 
ywC'vrv, With every order for a single packet or more, we will also send without charge a copy of our mag* 
niflcent New Catalogue of ii EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN ” for 1S91, the value alone 
of whleh is 25 cents, on condition that you will say in what paper you saw this advertisement. 
JOHNSON & STOKES 
GARDEN AND mo 1QQ1 mailed FREE to all who write forif, 
FARM MANUAL^ 10^1 
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Vegetable 
AND 
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OUR CATALOGUE OR 
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A liberal package of Mixed Flower Seeds, embracing upwards of 1,000 varieties, 
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L customers. It is better than ever* J 
Every person using Garden # 
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I Largest Seedsmen in the world J 
OrCnC Two packets, the els- 
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50 vars. Prize Sweet William; 30 vars. New Giant fl. Phlox; 
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SEEDS MONK KKTTKR PLANTS 
6 pkts vegetable seeds, 10c; 6 pkts prize Aster, new 
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FOR SALE 
Address 
An 80 acre Fruit Farm, well Improved. 
■ Near best markets; a bargain. 
FRUIT HILL, Tonganoxle, Kansas. 
