SEED-TIME km HABVEST. 
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which the distribution is made, it is stated 
that the “object of this distribution is the 
promotion of the interests of agriculture, 
by introducing into the various sections of 
the country such new and valuable prod¬ 
ucts as may be adapted to the soil and cli¬ 
mate of each.” Just how this applies to 
lilies of the valley, for instance, I have 
never found out; but the “women folks” 
whose gardens bloom from year to year as 
a result of their member’s sagacious 
thoughtfulness, need never fear that the 
supply will be diminished. 
Thoroughbred Seed. 
In relation to the importance of employ¬ 
ing what is termed Thoroughbred Seed, the 
Boston Journal of Chemistry states that 
David Wentzal of Salem, Mass., sowed on 
most of his two acres of enriched onion 
ground the best quality of “thoroughbred” 
seed; a portion of the rest with seed from 
a neighbor, and the remainder was bought 
at a seed store and was probably a fair av¬ 
erage and came up equally well. The thor¬ 
oughbred seed gave scarcely an imperfect 
Onion, and the crop was very large. The 
seed from the neighbor produced onions ten 
days later, less in quantity and quality, and 
valued at 25 per cent, less than the first. 
The onions from that obtained at the store 
were still later, fewer and poorer, and val¬ 
ued at 50 per cent, less than the first. 
The above simply shows that some seeds¬ 
men are too careless about the origin of 
their seed stock. When an agent for some 
English seed firm comes along and offers 
them a stock at one-half the cost at which 
they could produce first class thoroughbred 
seeds, the temptation is too great for them 
to decline and their customers are served 
in consequence with a stock about which 
the seller knows absolutely nothing. Seeds¬ 
men ought to be able to supply thorough¬ 
bred seeds and we know there are some 
who can and do. 
Roses for Windows. 
early in the season, the plants will have 
ample time to ripen their wood before freez¬ 
ing weather sets in. Should they take & 
rest during early summer and form their 
growth only in late autumn, the show of 
bloom will in consequence be meager. 
There are two systems in use; one is to; 
pot the plants into five or six inch size* 
using light, turfy rich soil, with good drain¬ 
age, and then sink the pot up to the rim in 
the ground. Cover the surface of the soil 
with a rich mulch to prevent evaporation, 
and water frequently. An occasional dose* 
of weak liquid manure, and soap-suds from 
the kitchen, will stimulate the growth. 
They may remain in the open air till the 
ground freezes; then prune back the strong¬ 
est shoots and remove in-doors. 
The other system is that of planting the 
Roses in the open ground early in summer, 
allowing them to remain there until late 
autumn; then carefully lift the pot. In 
this case the plants necessarily receive a 
check which may or may not injure them 
for forcing purposes, depending altogether 
upon the care bestowed. For the novice, 
the former plan would, perhaps prove pref¬ 
erable. People who love flowers generally 
succeed with them, because they are always 
on the alert to water at the right time, to 
keep off all injurious insects, and to give a 
breath of fresh air on suitable days .—Josiah 
Hoopes , in N. Y. Tribune. 
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50 Embossed Chromos 10c. Nassau Card Co., 
Nassau, N. Y.. 
S end 25c for the Great German System for pre¬ 
serving Eggs. J. E. Rue, Jr., Littleton, N. C. 
$10 per Pair*. 
_ _ 20 per cent off on 
F. Miller , Justus , Paw. 
BRONZE TURKEYS 
\g early orders. Oeo. F. 1 
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PAINTED Silk blocks, for Cen¬ 
ters and Borders of crazy quilts,, 
tidies, wall banners, screens, etc* 
Send 50 cents for beautiful sample. 
WESTERN ART CO., Salem. O. 
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Embossed and Hidden Name Cards with Ele¬ 
gant prize 10c., 10 pks. $1. Blakeslee & Co., 
North Haven, Conn. 
Roses require a season of rest some time; 
they cannot be forced continuously the 
year around. If we secure a good growth 
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CARDS, all Hidden Name and New Embossed 
Chromos, 10 cts. Agents make money. Elegant 
Book of samples 25c. CLINTON & CO., 
North Haven, Conn, 
