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we should be deluged with others of the same nature; 
and what we do for one we ought to do for all, and 
thus show no partiality. There seemed to be so 
much misconception in regard to whom the prize 
for No. 10 in the last volume should be awarded, 
that we are going to steer clear of that for the 
future and offer no more of that kind.— Tony Willis: 
We are glad to say that “Lamps” will continue to be 
as bright and shining a light in the future as he has 
been in the past. Could not tell you his real name 
without betraying confidence*— Willie Winkle: In 
awarding prizes, answers to one’s own puzzles do 
not count.— Clifton : In a Pyramid, each line should 
form complete words, down and across.— Sinband: 
Words in Squares must be complete ones and have 
no decapitations, curtailments, abbreviations or 
transpositions, else they are imperfect. That trans¬ 
posed word in yours marred an, otherwise, excellent 
puzzle.— Melrose : Your Charade is excellent, although 
the last few lines had to be touched up a little.— 
Jtf. E. B.: Every word in a Diamond must read down 
and across alike and not merely the central ones. 
Notice the answer to the one in the November num¬ 
ber and you will readily see the difference.— Adelaide: 
We have one of your good contributions in reserve 
for a future occasion and wish we had about a dozen 
more. Why do you never send us any solutions? If 
our memory ser ?es us right, we have sent you many 
answers to your fine column in the Mountaineer , of 
Gorham, N. H. There is an old proverb that runs: 
“Turn about is fair pla y."—Undine: You are a very 
faithful worker in puzzledom’s cause, and we are 
glad you find pleasure in tangling and untangling 
the intricate puzzles.— Byrnehc: Some short Cha¬ 
rades from you would find a hearty welcome; in 
fact, anything you may feel inclined to send would, 
no doubt, meet our wishes.— Maude: We believe No. 
13 will worry the young ladies exceedingly, yet we 
should not be one bit surprised if B. M. H. found it 
“as easy as the alphabet.” Haven’t you some curi¬ 
osity to know who will solve the mystery ? We con¬ 
fess that we have. F. S. F. 
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. 
SEED-TIME AND HARVEST SHALL NOT FAIL. 
Joe, Bedford Co., Va., Sept. 19, 1883. 
Editor Seed-Time and Harvest* I have 
your last Seed-Time and Harvest and notice 
upon the wrapper that my subscription expires 
with this number. Now, I would beg leave to 
say that I see no necessity for this, as my or¬ 
ders have annually exceeded the amount re¬ 
quired to entitle me to a copy, since its first ex¬ 
istence, and expect them to continue so long as 
the liberality, quality, and reasonable prices of 
your seed compel my patronage, which I must 
say has been the case, almost, since the inaug¬ 
uration of your seed trade. Just send Seed- 
Time and Harvest along, and I will assure 
you the first time I have occasion to send off an 
order for goods in your line, it will be arranged 
perfectly s atisfactory. In this connection allow 
me to report results of seed I had from you last 
spring. The melons were earlier, larger, and 
better quality than any I have had for years. 
The cucumbers were prolific and all that could 
be desired as to quality. My flowers are beauti¬ 
ful and seem as near perfection as the kinds or¬ 
dered from you can be produced. All seeds 
germinated well and produced strong, vigorous 
plants, even through a protracted drouth, which 
plainly indicates to me that the selection was 
carefully and well made from choice stock. 
Trusting your seeds and Seed-Time and Har¬ 
vest will continue to sustain their present de¬ 
served popularity, I remain 
Very Respectfully, Y. M. St. Clair. 
FROM THE RIVER STYX. 
River Styx, Dec. 3, 1883. 
Isaac F. Tillinghast: Dear Sir, December 
number of Seed-Time and Harvest just 
came to hand, and like all the other numbers is 
an improvement on its predecessors. Truly your 
foundling is fast assuming the importance and 
dignity of older publications, and worthy to take 
its position among the foremost agriculturals of 
the day. It seems especially fitted for the small 
farmer and gardener, giving the experience of 
those well versed in that branch of farming, 
where a few acres must be made to do the duty 
and bring the same returns as are looked for 
from broad acres well stocked with herds. The 
Manual of Vegetable Plants is well worth the 
price and should be in the possession of every 
one who tills a garden, no matter how large or 
small. We, in the valley of the Styx, who have 
made a specialty of fruit have been wofully dis¬ 
appointed for the past three years as each suc- 
succeeding autumn brought disappointment, and 
this season corn gave us the go-by with few ex¬ 
ceptions. With these lines I bid you God speed. 
Respectfully, D.W. Hard. 
A PRODUCTIVE GARDEN. 
Falls City, Neb., Jan. 9, 1883. 
Isaac F. Tillinghast; Dear Sir, Seeds received 
from you last season gave good satisfaction. 
Have also been profited by reading Seed-Time 
and Harvest. Now in regard to a few favor¬ 
ites of last year. I think Golden Dawn Mango 
must head the list. It surpassed my fondest ex¬ 
pectations and gave general satisfaction to my 
customers. I sold my entire crop for 10 cents 
per dozen. After another year’s trial I find the 
American Wonder Pea far ahead for a market 
pea; large pods rich flavored and prolific, yield¬ 
ing one third more than some others. I have 
