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elevation of popular taste in the selection 
of fruits and flowers and trees ; and, above 
all, the universal reputation of having given 
a life for the advancement of horticultural 
taste, all possessions of no mean character. 
It is a pleasure to show in a man’s life- 
time our appreciation of his work ; and, in 
paying a brief tribute to the honest, faithful, 
intelligent and effective labors of Theodatus 
Timothy Lyon, we but feebly express the 
thought of thousands who have been the 
recipients of valued assistance from his 
hand. C. W. G. 
Keeping Seed Potatoes. 
It is worth reminding our readers here 
that potatoes may be kept from sprouting 
by simply covering them from the light 
with any loose material such as old sacks, 
etc. It is, of course, presumed that they 
are stored in a cellar that is cool, airy and 
dry. 
Be Patient. 
The near approach of spring should not 
beguile us into uncovering strawberry and 
other plants too soon, nor removing the 
covering of earth from protected raspberry 
and blackberry canes, and grape vines. 
Wood that has been thus buried is apt to be 
tender and will readily be injured by pre- 
mature exposure. The temptation is strong, 
when fine days come, to begin spring opera- 
tions, but only those should be undertaken 
that are attended by no evil consequences 
should a spell of severe freezing weather 
again set in. Hence it is well to defer un- 
covering protected plants of all sorts until 
settled weather has certainly come and we 
shall then probably find that we have lost 
no time by a wise delay. 
The PlantTrade and Reduced Postage. 
The movement to still further lessen the 
cost of postage by reducing the rate of let- 
ter postage to one cent per ounce from the 
present charge of two cents, may not really 
prove such a beneficial action as it at first 
sight appears to be. In the event of such a 
reduction taking place, and such a reduced 
rate proving an inadequate return for the 
work performed, as it may very likely 
prove, we fear the deficiency may be made 
up by increasing the rate of postage in 
some other class, as, for instance, restoring 
plants, seeds, etc., to their former position 
in the third class at the old rate of sixteen 
cents per pound instead of eight cents as 
they are now rated. It is to the interest of 
some people that plants and seeds should 
not be carried cheaply through the mails, 
and such men will naturally favor any 
change that is likely or probable to affect 
unfavorably such shipments. But if the 
convenience of the people he considered 
not only should the lowest possible rate for 
horticultural supplies rule, but the present 
limit of weight (four pound) should by all 
means be increased to eight pounds on this 
class of merchandise. Such a change would 
be a really beneficial one and is greatly 
needed, with our large and distant western 
territory opening up so rapidly, far more 
urgently than is a reduction of letter post- 
age which is already so cheap. Nursery- 
men, seedsmen and florists, whose patrons 
are scattered far~and near] over this wide 
continent, should watch with alertness and 
suspicion any'] movement calculated to in- 
jure their shipments by mail, however 
beneficial and desirable it may at first sight 
appear. 
In this issue and that of last month we 
have devoted considerable space to noticing 
the various catalogues that have been sent 
to us. No one should hesitate to send for 
them, and when doing so, should not fail to 
mention Orchard and Garden. 
Catalogues Received. 
Michigan Seed Co., South Haven, Mich. Catalogue 
of Vegetables, Flower and Farm Seeds, Plants, Bulbs, 
Trees, Etc. Illustrated and Described. 
The Goulds M’f’g Co-, Seneca Falls, N. Y. Special 
Circular and Price List of Spray Pumps and Appliances. 
A very useful and interesting pamphlet which should 
be in the hands of every fruit grower. It is profusely 
illustrated, showing the various styles of pumps in ac- 
tive operation, and much information may be gained 
from it regarding sprayers and nozzles. Sent free upon 
application. 
Geo. Ertel & Co., Quincy, 111. We call attention to 
their advertisement in another column of this issue. 
That the Victor Press is one of the most perfect press- 
es on the market is shown by the fact that Messrs Ertel 
& Co., have the largest factory in the world devoted ex- 
clusively to the manufacture of Baling Presses. They 
offer to ship a press on trial to any point in the United 
States or Canada to work against any other make, the 
party testing them to agree to buy the one doing the 
most and best work for the least money. 
Ellwanger A Barry, Mount Hope Nurseries, Ro- 
chester, N. Y. Descriptive Catalogue of Roses for 1891. 
This is a very complete list of Roses with varieties de- 
scribed and classified. Also a descriptive list of new 
and recently introduced Roses. A valuable and trust- 
worthy catalogue. Free upon application. 
Geo. H. Stahl, Quincy, 111. Catalogue of the Im- 
proved Excelsior Incubator and Brooder. Those who 
raise chickens should not fail to send for this catalogue 
and read it. It fully describes the incubator and gives 
much useful information upon raising chickens in in- 
cubators. The Stahl incubator now ranks among the 
best and most reliable in the country, and its low cost 
In comparison with others has made it very popular. 
It has given much satisfaction to those who have used 
it and, after all, this is the best test of its usefulness. 
It is simple in construction and easy to manage, hence 
Its success. We commend it to all who need such. Mr. 
Stahl also publishes an excellent poultry book by Fan- 
ny Field at the very low price of fifty cents. 
Wm. H. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa. Smith’s Seed Cat- 
alogue for 1891. Illustrating and Describing Vegeta- 
ble, Flower and Field Seeds, Implements, Etc., with a 
list of Novelties and Specialties. 
Wm. Stahl, Quincy, 111. Catalogue of Fruit Trees, 
Plants and Vines, giving illustrations and descriptions 
of all the leading standard sorts. Also the Excelsior 
Sprayer and Spraying Pump, of which Mr. Stahl is the 
manufacturer. There is much useful information giv- 
en as regards spraying fruit trees and various spraying 
outfits ate mentioned.among which may be mentioned 
the Excelsior Knapsack Sprayer, which is carried on 
the back of a man and it is claimed that from five to 
six acres a day can be sprayed with it. This catalogue 
is well worth sending for and is sent free upon ap- 
plication. 
Pitcher and Manda, Short Hills, N.J. Souvenir and 
Descriptive Catalogue of the Great Flower Show held 
( at Madison Square Garden, N. Y. This is a splendid 
pamphlet, illustrated with beautiful engravings and 
describing various classes of plants. It is accompanied 
by a descriptive Catalogue of Chrysanthemums and 
Dahlias which, like all the catalogues published by this 
firm, is admirably arranged and handsomely printed. 
Wm. Parry, Parry, N. J. Catalogue of Pomona 
Nurseries. Ornamental and Fruit Trees, Shrubs, Plants, 
Etc., Nut Trees and other Specialties. Fully described 
and illustrated. Sent free upon application. 
Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. Dreer’s Garden 
Calendar for 1891. Reliable Lists of Vegetable, Field 
and Flower Seeds, Charming Plants for all Situations, 
Tools, Implements and Fertilizers. A handsome cata- 
logue, well put together, copiously illustrated and 
bound in a beauti ul lithographed cover. 
Geo. S. Josselyn, Fredonia, N. Y. Descriptive Cat- 
alogue of American Grape Vines, Small Fruit Plants, 
Etc. Headquarters for Fay’s Prolific Currant. 
W. Atlee Burpee, Philadelphia, Pa. Burpee’s Se- 
lect List of Novelties and Specialties in Seeds for 1891^ 
This publication is quite separate and independent from 
their regular Catalogue and refers only to the newest 
and choicest things. It is profusely illustrated and will 
be found invaluable to those keeping track of new va- 
rieties. Free upon application. 
T. S. Hubbard Co., Fredonia, N. Y. Descriptive 
Catalogue of Grape Vines and Small Fruits, with Hints 
for Vineyardists, etc. 
A. I. Root, Medina, O. Catalogue of Bee Keepers’ 
Supplies. Their factory at Medina is the largest Bee 
Hive factory in the country. It will pay those interest- 
in Bee Keeping to send for the Catalogue, which is 
sent free upon application, and also for a copy of their 
"Gleanings in Bee Culture.” 
Heath, Morris & Co., New Albany, Indiana. Illus- 
trated Wholesale Price List of Fruit Packages and 
Baskets. In this catalogue are listed packages of all 
sorts and fruit growers who are in need of baskets of 
any sorts should certainly see it before placing their 
orders. This is the largest manufactory of its kind in 
the United States. 
C. Aultman & Co., Canton, Ohio. Catalogue of 
Threshers and Engines. A handsome pamphlet of much 
value to those interested in this class of machines. 
Sent free. 
Books Received. 
Lindenia, The “Graphic of Orchids,” conducted by 
F. Linden, Lucien Linden, Em. Rodigas, and R. A. 
Rolfe. February Number, 1891. This is the first num- 
ber of an American edition which will be published 
regularly on the first of each month and issued in half 
yearly volumes, each of which will form an album of 
beautiful portraits, in natural colors, of new, rare and 
popular Orchids. The plates are 14)£ Inches long by 11 
inches broad, and each monthly number will contain 
four plates with eight pages of text in English, with 
Latin diagnosis. The specimen before us has been is- 
sued in elegant style and the four colored plates are 
exquisite works of art. This edition will be carried on 
in exactly the same way as has the French edition 
during the last six years, in which 264 species or varie- 
ties have already been figured. The terms of subscrip- 
tion to this charming work are $6.00 for six months, 
post free. Published by Lucien Linden, 100 Rue Bel- 
liard, Brussels, (Belgium). 
How to Cook Vegetables. By Mrs. S. T. Rorer, 
Principal of the Philadelphia Cooking School. It is a 
book of 182 pages, neatly bound, and is the first to treat 
comprehensively on the important subject of its title. 
It gives numerous receipts for the cooking of vegeta- 
bles of all varieties in every style— many of which will 
be new even to the most experienced housewives. As 
an illustration of how thoroughly the subject is treated, 
we would mention that it gives 40 ways of cooking Po- 
tatoes, 26 of Tomatoes and 22 of Corn, 28 ways of mak- 
ing Soups and 37 receipts for Salads. Besides how to 
cook Vegetables, it also tells numerous ways of pick- 
ling,— how to preserve, — howto can for winter use, as 
well as how to serve Vegetables cold; altogether it will 
be gladly welcomed by thousands of housewives, among 
whom Mrs. Rorer is an acknowledged authority. 
How to Cook Vegetables is not published for sale, but 
is given as a premium on seed orders by the publishers 
W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Diseases of the Horse. A special report, prepared 
under the direction of Dr. D. E. Salmon, Chief of the 
Bureau of ADimal Industry, U. S. Department of Agri- 
culture, by Drs. Michener, Law, Harbaugh, Trumbow- 
er, Liantard, Holcombe, Hindekoper, and Dickson. 
This is a valuable book of 556 pages, containing 44 
plates, many handsomely colored. The work is one of 
a series relating to the diseases and care of our domes- 
tic animals the issue of which is contemplated by the 
Department. 
