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directions  are  given  for  the  preparation  ot  1 1 
Apricots,  Barberries.  Blackberries,  Blueberries, 
Figs,  Gooseberries,  Grapes,  Oranges,  Peaches,  . 
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Pears,  Pineapples,  Plums,  Quinces,  Raspberries,  Rhubarb, 
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Best  qualities  of  both  Crush¬ 
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Small  sizes  for  Family  use. 
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Hand  and  Power  Grinders. 
AMES  PLOW  CO. 
Boston  and  New  York, 
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For  full  particulars  address 
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St.  Johnsville,  Montgomer y  Co.,  Nciv  York. 
IMPROVED  FARMS  VJSTLXi 
moderate  prices.  Inquire  of  SAMUKL  VKRPLANCK, 
“THE  GRANGER.”  For  family  use.  Cheapest 
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fruit  you  can,  the  crop  may  fall  next  year.  Circular. 
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We  have  best  facilities  for  supplying  our  customers 
first  quality  at  low  prices. 
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munroe,  deforest  &  co., 
Successors  to  M unroe,  Judson  &  Stroup, 
32  Arcade  Block,  Oswego,  N.  Y. 
ROOZEN’S  DUTCH  BULBS 
For  Fall,  ’92,  and  Spring-,  ’93,  Planting. 
Hyacinths,  Tulips,  Narcissus,  Lilies,  Crocus,  Ranunculus,  Iris,  Am¬ 
aryllis,  Gloxinias,  Peonies,  Delphiniums,  Gladioli,  Dahlias. 
Etc.,  Etc.,  in  thousands  of  varieties,  new  and  old. 
tF"The  flowers  which,  if  planted  indoors  in  the  Fall,  cheer  the  homes  in  the 
gloomy  Winter  months:  which,  if  planted  outdoors  in  the  Fall,  are  among  the  first 
to  show  their  exquisite  beauties  in  the  Spring. 
The  largest  catalogue  of  the  above  and  all  new  and  rare  bulbs  is  published  by 
the  famous  growers  A  NT.  ROOZEN  &  SON,  OVKRVEEN  (near  Haarlem). 
HOLLAND.  (Est.  1832.)  All  intending  purchasers  are  respectfully  invited 
to  apply  to  undersigned  American  Agent,  or  to  Messrs.  Roozen  direct, 
for  the  above  catalogue,  which  we  take  pleasure  in  sending  to  such  free. 
FfT’Prices  greatly  reduced. 
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A  horse  show — the  average  amateur 
rider. — Kate  Field’s  Washington. 
Modest  bearing  is  very  commendable 
in  a  man,  but  it  is  no  recommendation  to 
a  fruit  tree. — Lowell  Courier. 
“  See  here,  waiter,  this  pie  hasn’t  any 
apples  in  it !  ”  Waiter  :  “I  know  it,  sab; 
am  made  of  evaporated  apples.” — Lam¬ 
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I  BE  V  r  Moves  and  Ranges  rtt- 
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PLOW  UNDER  THE  WEEDS 
THE  LAMBERT  PLOW  COLTER 
THE  SCIENTIFIC  CORN  HARVESTER, 
Cuts  the  aP  .tears  down  the  weeds,  and  clears  away  all  rubbish  and  obstructions. 
Itislmt*^'  e  to  clog  a  plow  with  a  LaMBKRT  COLTER  attached.  It  lessens  the 
4>-  draft,  and  makes  the  work  easier  for  both  man  and  team.  It  is  simple, 
^  strong  and  durable.  It  can  be  attached  to  any  plow.  It  is  just  the  thing 
^  for  plowing  under  green  crops.  It  is  guaranteed  to  do  its  work  on  any  land, 
^  no  matter  how  encumbered  with  weeds,  green  crop  or  other  litter.  Once 
^  ’  In  a  neighborhood  every  one  wants  it.  its  low  price  brings  it  within  the 
W  reach  of  every  one  who  uses  a  plow 
¥  Qj  |C  Colter  with  Clamp  to  fit  any  Plow,  S3. 
A  For  particulars  address 
LAMBERT  &  YOUNG,  East  Orrington,  Me. 
PATENT  ALLOWED  JULY  29,  1892. 
More  WHEAT.  M  ore  CRASS*  More  CASH. 
As  the  result  of  using  the  old  reliable,  pure,  scientifically  prepared 
BONE  SUPERPHOSPHATES, 
MADE  BY 
THE  CLEVELAND  DRYER  CO.,  of  CLEVELAND,  OHIO. 
FERTILIZERS, 
Prepared  for  producing  BIG  CROP8  and  PERMANENTLY  IMPROVING  soil  at  the  LOWEST  COST, 
QUALITY,  the  best,  hence  the  cheapest,  most  economical  and  satisfactory  to  use.  Always  uniform,  dry 
and  drillable.  Address 
THE  CLEVELAND  DRYER  CO., 
Offices — 13,  14  and  15,  Lyceum  Theater  Building,  CLEVELAND,  OHIO. 
LIVE  STOCK  AN1)  DAIRY. 
CONTENTS. 
Rural  New-Yorker,  August  13,  1892. 
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/  A  \for  Gale  Plows  and  ot  tier  goods. 
1  VJI  1  Jr\  J  This  trade  mark  will  tell  the  story. 
N — Sy-*/  Look  for  it.  None  are  genuine  with- 
f  y  out  it.  They  last  longer,  work  better, 
(lit.  land  are  made  from  the  original  pat- 
terns,  which  insures  a  perfect  lit. 
mark.  GALE  MFG.  CO.,  Albion, Midi. 
Corn  Harvesting  Revolutionized. 
One  man  can  cut  and  shock  3  to  5  acres  in  a  day: 
Add.,  with  stamp,  1.  Z.  MERRIAM,  Whitewater,  Wis. 
^  _  Wherever  the  ROCKER  WASHER 
1  is  used  the  Washboard  Becomes  a  Relic 
raSi'-TT'^TTSI  o/  Barbarism.  It  is  warranted  to  do 
W  1  1|  the  washing  of  an  ordinary  family  in 
one  hour  as  clean  as  can  be  washed 
KttjL y by  hand.  Write  for  full  description 
and  price.  Agents  wanted. 
ROCKER  WASHER  CO.,  Fort  Wayne,  Ind. 
FRUIT  EVAPORATOR. 
Little  Horses  with  Big  Values. 
To  Build  a  Model  Hen  House. 
Breeding  JerBeys  on  the  Hills. 
Eruption  on  Young  Horse . 
A  Hopeless  Case . 
A  Woman’s  Jersey  Dairy . 
Live  Stock  Matters . 
Some  Sheep  That  Don’t  Pay. . . 
HORTICULTURAL. 
Horticultural  Gossip . 
Tuberous-Rooted  Begonias . 
Trials  of  a  Fruit  Grower . 
A  Standard  Taste  in  GrapeB . 
Raspberry  Curl  Leaf . 
Lime  Paste  for  Bordeaux  Mixture.... 
Noteron  Berries . 
The  English  Fruit  Markets . 
1  HOME  IS  WIIIIII6 
For  you  in  the  great  State  of  Minnesota-the  poor 
man’s  paradise  i.ere  there  never  haH  been  a  crop 
failure.  Plenty  of  wood,  wa'or  and  work.  Values 
are  increasing.  A  farm  worth  $1,000  five  years  ago  is 
worth  $5,000  to-day.  If  you  have  a  little  money  and 
a  large  amount  of  energy  write  us.  We  are  selling 
farms  to  people  from  nearly  every  State  in  the 
Union  and  from  many  countries  abi  oad.  If  you  want 
to  make  a  home  for  yourself  in  the  great  flour  State, 
do  not  delay  but  write  “The  International  Land 
Co.,”  Guaranty  Loan  Building,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 
FOR  SALE. 
To  close  an  estate.  Farm  of  40  acres,  highly  culti¬ 
vated  land,  in  Kennebec  County.  Me.  Ten  minutes 
from  post  oflice  in  city  of  8,000  inhabitants.  Also  80 
head  of  thoroughbred  South-Down  Sheep.  For 
further  particulars  address 
GEO.  K.  BOUTELLK,  WatervlUe,  Me. 
WOMAN  AND  THE  HOME. 
The  Summer  Stove  for  Farms . 
A  Word  of  Warning . 
But  What  Can  Be  Done? . 
Which  is  Bight? .  . 
On  Ice . 
Three  Recipes . 
Home-made  Bed  Cushion . 
Needs  of  the  Young  Housekeeper . 
Fans  to  Catch  Summer  Breezes . 
The  Modified  Skirt . 
A  Surprise . 
Heart  Rest  In  the  Home . 
Kitchen  Conservatism . 
Cork  Toys . 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Veterinary  Science . 
Ark  or  Wanagan  ? . 
Pointers . 
Abstracts . 
Editorials . 
Brevities . 
Business  Bits . 
Crop  and  Market  Notes . 
Agricultural  News . 
Condensed  Correspondence . 
Markets . . 
Daisy,  Bright  Daisy . 
Odds  and  Ends  . 
Ignorance  of  Common  Things . 
Shear  Nonsense  . .... . . 
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52nd  Annual  State  Fair, 
Syracuse,  September  8,  9,  10, 
12,  13,  14  and  15. 
Canning  and  Preserving  Fruits  and  Vegetables, 
By  ERMKNTINE  YOUNG, 
Tells  just  how  to  do  this.  It  alBO  gives  directions  for  the  preparation  of  FRUIT-PASTES  and  SYRUPS. 
It  gives  general  directions  about  the  selection  and  preparation  of  the  fruit,  the  tools  needed,  etc.  Careful 
Strawberries  and  Tomatoes.  .  „ 
It  gives  recipes  for  making  Catsups,  Pickles,  Fruit  Juices  and  Syrups,  and  directions  for  Canning  and 
Drying  fruits.  Every  one  who  wishes  to  live  well  and  economically  should  have  this  book. 
Sent  by  mail,  postpaid  for  20  cents. 
On  Saturday,  September  10,  His  Excellency,  the 
Governor  of  the  State,  HON.  BOSWELL  P.  FLOWElt, 
will  attend  the  Fair  and  address  the  people. 
On  Tuesday,  September  13,  Hox.  J.  H.  BRIGHAM, 
Grand  Master  of  the  Farmers’ National  Grange  will 
speak  on  the  Fair  grounds.  This  will  be  the  largest 
meeting  of  Farmers  and  Grangers  ever  held  in 
this  State. 
Every  day  of  the  Fair  trotting  and  running  races 
will  be  held.  The  MacDonald  Chariot  races,  and 
other  new  and  superior  attractions. 
Entries  of  live  stock  close  August  8.'  Entries  for 
trotting  races  close  August  25.  Entries  in  all  other 
Departments  close  September  7.  For  details  and 
other  information  apply  to  W.  JUDSON  SMITH. 
Secretary  of  the  New  York  State  Agricultural 
Society,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 
^EM P'ST.V'H AY  PRESS 
FULL  2  FEEDS  TO  EVERY  ROUND  nnhSprlngFoliler 
GIVEN  CRCC  IF  If  "ILL  NOT  do  all  my  circulars 
AWAY  I  llCC  claim.  Send  for  free  circulars  giving 
full  information.  JAS.  KEMP.  Kempton,  Ills. 
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The  largest  and  finest  exhibition  ol'  Horses, 
Cattle,  Sheep,  Swine  and  Poultry 
ever  seen  in  the  State. 
Every  one  likes  fresh  fruit  and  vegetables,  but  few  know  just  how 
to  preserve  and  keep  them  for  future  use. 
FARM  TOPICS. 
A  New  Weed  Killer . 
A  Platform  for  Loading  Stones . 
How  1  Became  an  Ensilage  Convert,  II . 
How  Mrs.  Smith  Managed  Her  Garden . 
What  Ails  the  Orchard  Grass? . 
Worms  in  Sweet  Corn . 
A  Southern  Cabbage  Enemy . 
Miscellaneous . . . 
A  Short  Chemical  Rotation . 
Canada  Thistles . 
Keeping  Qualities  of  Potatoes . 
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1,000  SHADE  TREES  WANTED. 
THE  RURAL  PUBLISHING  COMPANY,  Times  Building,  New  York. 
$25,000  in 
Premiums. 
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Proposals  for  furnishing  1,000  shade  trees,  to  be  de¬ 
livered  in  ample  season  for  fall  planting,  will  be  re¬ 
ceived  by  the  BOARD  OF  TRADE  of  the  Oranges. 
The  trees  should  include  tulip,  gum,  (swamp  maple), 
rock  and  silver  maple,  linden  and  other  well  tested, 
reliable,  quick  growing  varieties.  Bidders  will  state 
average  ago  and  dimensions  of  trees,  and  give  price 
on  boaid  cars  or  at  Orange,  N.  J. 
Address  FRANK  W.  BALDWIN, 
Secretary  Board  of  Trade,  Orange.  N.  J. 
POT  CROWN 
STRAWBERRIES 
READY  July  1  dt.li.  Descriptive  Catalogue  of 
the  Rest  varieties,  also  list  of  Dutch  Ruths  and 
SPECIALTIES  lor  Full  Plunling  FREE. 
ELLWANGER  &  BARRY, MJBSSSSSSR 
NEW  YORK  STATE  FAIR 
Great  Saving  H 
over  old 
methods. 
Rideson  Wheels. 
Easy.  Jsu 
No  sudden 
starts  or  jerks. 
Knives 
Protected. 
Guardsto  gather 
down  Corn. 
Operators  sit  at 
work. 
Much  Easier 
and  Better. 
Harvester  Asso’n.  THE  FOOS  MANFG.  CO.,  SPRINGFIELD,  O.  Catalogue. 
FRESH  FRUIT  TME  YEAR  ’ROUND 
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