SEED-TIME Ml© HARVEST. 
The “Comet” Pear. 
SEE FRONTIS-PIECE. 
This new Pear is not quite so large as the 
Bartlett, but is considered to be good to 
very good in quality while in earliness it is 
from four to six weeks ahead of the Bart¬ 
lett. In color and shape it is regarded as 
the ne plus ultra. Its color which it re¬ 
ceives naturally on the tree is a reddish 
cheek shading off into yellow. The “Com¬ 
et” originated in Ulster County, N. Y., and 
coming from so far north, ought to succeed 
well so far as hardiness is concerned in any 
part of the United States. We are under 
obligations to Mr. John S. Collins of Moores- 
town, N. J., for the use of the cut. 
Literary Mention. 
We would call the attention of our friends to the 
Advertisements of some of the leading Agricultural 
and Horticultural papers that appear in our columns, 
and would say that all of them are very desirable 
publications; and we doubt not that among them 
can be found some that will suit all tastes and sec¬ 
tions of the country. In artistic excellence the agri¬ 
cultural publications of the United States compare 
very favorably with those of any part of the world, 
and generally do not fall much behind the journals 
devoted to other subjects, and the farmers and gar¬ 
deners of North America can well feel proud of their 
literature and the taste displayed by those who dis¬ 
pense the same in the monthly and weekly journals. 
Johnson’s Forest Leaves. Just now Nature’s 
artists are busily engaged in painting the landscapes 
in all directions, in the most brilliant and striking 
colors. Forest leaf collectors are now scaling the 
hill tops in search of Nature’s chromos. The most 
successful attempt we have seen to rival these nat¬ 
ural gems by Art Productions, comes to us very 
seasonably from W. W. Johnson, of Snowflake, 
Michigan. Mr. Johnson’s business is the collection 
of Forest Tree Seeds, and the propagation and slae 
of Tree Seedlings. He has recently published a vol¬ 
ume entitled, Forest Leaves which is a practical 
woi'k on the Propagation and Management of Trees 
for Forest and Ornamental planting. In addition to 
much interesting descriptive matter the book con¬ 
tains plates of nearly forty varieties of forest 
leaves colored from Nature in exactly the same 
brilliant hues which she is now so lavishly using. 
The price of the volume is Fifty Cents, but to intro¬ 
duce it, it will for a limited time be sent for 25 cents 
by the publisher. 
The Popular Science Monthly for October con¬ 
tains, among much other matter of interest to the 
lovers of pure and applied science, The Significance 
of Human Anomalies, by Dr. F. J. Shepherd, Man’s 
Right over Animals, by Chas. Richet, The Origin of 
Cultivated Plants, by M. A. De Candolle, Wages, 
Capital and Rich Men, by the Author of ‘Conflict in 
Nature and Life;” and, The Morality of Happiness, 
by Guy B. Seely. Every page is of value and should 
find many readers. Published by D. Appleton & Co., 
N. Y., at §5.00 per year. 
To those who are on the point of building new 
houses, and have not the means to erect extensive 
dwellings, but would like to construct something 
neat and yet not too expensive, we can recommend 
Shoppell’s Plans for Modern Low-Cost Houses, 
published by The Co operative Building Plan Asso¬ 
ciation, 24 Beekman St., N. Y. This work gives some 
forty or more plans and elevations of cottages and 
houses costing from §300 to §2000, made by Archi¬ 
tects who know what they are doing; and, even if 
none of them are adopted they will give the begin¬ 
ner in building many good hints Price 50 cents by 
mail postpaid. 
Among our newer exchanges we notice the Can¬ 
adian Breeder and Agricultural Review, publish¬ 
ed weekly at Toronto, Canada, at §2.00 per year. 
Our Canadian neighbors should feel proud of so fine 
a paper as this appears to be and give it the support 
it deserves. 
In a literary and artistic point of view, Demorest’s 
Magazine for October is an admirable number. The 
frontispiece, ‘"Decoy Ducks,” which is something 
new in art, is very beautiful, and the other illustra¬ 
tions are excellent. Among the articles specially 
worthy of note are, “Student Life in Paris,” “Down 
the Red Sea,” Pope’s Villa at Twickenham,” and 
“How We Live in New York,” by Jennie June. The 
stories are entertaining, the poems good, and the va¬ 
rious departments are replete with useful and 
agreeable reading, such as is acceptable in every 
household. 
Messrs. S. H. Moore & Co., of No. 27 Park Place, 
New York, whose advertisement appears in another 
column are well known to our readers, their adver¬ 
tisements having been before the public for many 
years. Although their offer seems to be an extraor¬ 
dinary one we are assured that they have an abun¬ 
dance of capital and also the disposition, to fill all or¬ 
ders. We wish them continued success. 
Don't Send Us Honey 
but name, and receive our 
New Sample Book FREE. 
Capitol Card Co., Hartford, Ct. 
"I /N/N Good Envelopes with name and business 
-L card, if any, on them, sent postpaid for 40c. 
W. B. GOODENOUGH, Fcnningclale, N. J. 
Floral Beauties, name on 10 cents, (silver) 
A “GOLD” present free with each pack 
Fred O. Newberry, Conneautviile, Pa. 
AinnO Sample Book. Premium List, Price List 
vAHIId sent free. U.S. CARD CO., Centerbrook, Ct. 
Mention Seed-Time and Harvest. 10-4 
TTfl INTRODUCE my new fast selling goods, 
5 U for 10c I will mail you circulars and "‘Magic 
Nickel Key Ring” with vour name stamped on. 
10-12 J. E. GEARHART, West Decatur. Pa. 
WANTED to travel and sell our staple 
fUg! £ir9 goods to dealers. $90 a month, Hotel 
!®1 and traveling expenses paid. Monarch. 
Novelty Co., 174 Race St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
Pillow-Sham Adjuster!! 
One of the most labor saving inventions of the age. 
Agents are reaping a rich harvest. For Circulars and 
Terms, address W. W. JONES, 34 Carroll St., 
lOtf Buffalo, N.Y. 
GOSSAMER GARMENTS FREE! 
To introduce “Happy Days,” our new 16-page Illus¬ 
trated Magazine, we will send free to any lady send¬ 
ing 26 cts. in stamps for 3 months subscription, two 
Ladies’ Full Size Waterproof Gossamer Garments 
with catalogue of other rubber goods, provided they 
will show them to their friends and induce other 
sales. Pubs. HAPPY DAYS, Hartford, Conn. 10 
k ITEtTIQlTD^ The Rural Nebraska, 
Mv v lao I idLlId Omaha, Neb., is an excel¬ 
lent medium. Established 15 years. Write for 
sample copy and estimates. 
LOCAL REPORTERS WANTED. 
We want a Local Resorter and Agent in every 
farming community to represent " City and Country,” 
and to furnish us from time to time such facts as we 
may require. Send 10 cents for credentials and full 
particulars regarding services and compensation. 
Address, M ILL C. TURNER & CO., Publishers 
City and Country, Columbus, Ohio. 
