MARCH 20. 
MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
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HARDINESS OE ISABELLA GRAPES. 
Eds. Rural —I have read some remaks of your 
FOREST TREES FOR THE PRAIRIES. 
STANDARD PEARS-EARLY FRUITING. 
Eds. Rural: —The article of If. Y., in the last 
WAA'Wm'W MW Y* WW'YWW* Eds. Rural:— I have read some remaks of your The value of timber for utilitarian purposes Eds. Rural:—T he article of H. Y., in the last ’ ' © 
_— - grape correspondent, E. A. McKay, elicited by needs not be spoken of—but the greatest value ot number of the Rural, is calculated to give a very - ■■ ■ . - ■ ■ 
SEASONABLE HINTS. inquiries of mine. Has Mr. McKay any actual the tree is felt where neither hill, mountain nor wrong impression of the length of time required THE YEOMANS’ FRUIT EOTTLE. 
_ experience of such mode of planting and training forest exists, to protect from the Arctic blast ot for pear trees to fruit, when grafted, or budded on 
The Vegetable Garden claims the very earliest the Isabella, as I have suggested? I have seen no winter,or hurricane's force in summer. The tenacity their own stock. Eds. Rural: — In one of the numbers of the 
attention. Just as soon as the frost is out of the vineyards planted in that manner. In the Ohio with which settlers seek the unclaimed groves oi He intimates, at least, that it takes seedlings from Rural for August, 1867,1 gave several reasons for 
ground, so that it can be worked, a place should be River vineyards, the rows of vines, instead of being “i’ et farther west,” shows their appreciation ot the 30 to 100 years to bear, and leaves the reader, who preferring glass bottles to any other vessel for put- 
provided in the warmest, driest part of the garden, ten feet apart, are usually planted only about halt v;duc ot timber, not only for fuel, but shelter; and j 8 unacquainted with the fact, to infer that they ting up fruit in a fresh state, and also gave a brief 
sheltered from the cold wind, by a tight fence, if as far apart; and much nearer thau six feet in the when we assert that the temperature of winter is bear no quicker, when budded or grafted; but description of a particular form of bottle which I 
THE YEOMANS’ FRUIT EOTTLE. 
Eds. Rural: —In one of the numbers of the 
He intimates, at least, that it takes seedlings from Rural for August, 1857, I gave several reasons for 
30 to 100 years to bear, and leaves the reader, who preferring glass bottles to any other vessel for put- 
possible, for Early Peas. Sow in drills, two inches 
deep, the rows running east and west, if possible. 
visably milder near large bodies ot timber than on says dwarfs (that is when budded on quince stock,) was about to get manufactured at that time, but 
I have not offered the opinion that it would be the plain, we are quite fearless of contradiction, bear in from two to four years after planting. 
which I was unable to procure in season to be used 
If compelled to plant in an exposed situation, the more natural for the Isabella to grow well with a Uetme the greatly increased necessity of growing 1 am not going to find fault with what H. Y. says for peaches or any of the earlier fruits of the last 
rows may be protected by a wide board, placed on confined top, than when allowed to run so profuse- trees—universally growing trees for shelter, orna- about dwarfs in this article; but to correct the season, though I received some at a later day. To 
ly as strong roots would allow—for all our native ment > and protection on the prairies. A powerful above as to length of time it takes the pear, when give Rural readers a more definite idea of its form 
grapes are longer lived in a state as near to the argument in favor of growing timber on the worked on seedling stocks, of from one to two I anti advantages I herewith furnish an illustration 
wild as it is possible to grow them;—but that, cul- prairies, is their naked and inhospitable appear- years’ growth, to commence bearing with proper of the same, 
edge, on the north side, as shownTn the engraving, tivating the grape as we do most fruit—in an artifi- ance without it This is remedied in a little time treatment and care. It will be seen that the 
Sometimes we have placed panes of glass in front cial manner, in order to get the most and the best wherever the farmers put out trees; their growth Now, Mr. Editor, facts must decide this question, flange, or jog in the neck of 
stores. Early potatoes should be planted as soon the full quantity or fruit the next. Mr. McKay mg ine growing 01 trees on inwe pmius, camuiaiea mat tney Often oear targe, jme specimens tne i/ura top and at a suitable dis- / 
as the peas are sown. The Early June is a good has had excellent success in growing Isabellas; and to render the labor more successful, or urge farmers or fourth year after budding; and even frequently tauce for the bottom of the / 
common early kind, and can be bought in almost on a pretty large scale, too. In his own locality ,— to sc t trees, cannot be othei than valuable. in the nursery rows when but three years old I cork to rest on, and below / 
any neighborhood. Every one who pretends to judging by his assertion, that he has never had Hie The listof lorcst tiecs a\ailable, and answering have seen bushels of fine Barllelts on three year old which it cannot pass; and> 
have a vegetable garden, should aim to have Peas Isabella vine so injured by cold, that one year's e T uall y well for protection, is quite lengthy; but trees (on pear stocks, too,) in the nursery rows; therefore, there is no liabili- 
and New Potatoes, fit for the table, in this section, growth did not repair all the injury,—I should when we confine ourselves to only such as are also fine specimens of the Virgalieu, Seckel, Belle ty that, on the cooling of the j'j.ji. 
by about the 20th of June. This we have not think that no better mode of cultivating the vine, ornamental and valuable for timber, the number is Lucrative, Bloodgood, Oswego Beurre, Swan’s Or- fruit, the cork will be drawn ; 
failed to do in many years. The next thing will on a large scale, could be adopted, than his. But considerably lessened. As generally held first in ange, Winter Nelis, Early Madelaine, and even the down into the bottle by at- j| jj|| 
be to sow seeds for transplanting such as cabbage, his personal observations cannot be at all extensive, importance, we shall name those which unite not Tyson, and most of the other leading varieties.— mospherio pressure which 
cauliflower, celery and tomatoes, unless these have or the “ good deal said about Isabella vines being 0ld ^ protection, but value as timber, and the orna- Two year old transplanted trees from the buds often j 9 a common occurrence 
been provided for in the hot-bed. Lettuce should killed by our Northern winters,” might have also mental; among which we find the Black Walnut, produce fine specimens the 2d and 3d year after. w if,h bottles of usual form, j 
be sown about the first thing, as frost will not in- been “a fact to his vision,” (as it has proved to b * acb Cherry, Maple, Oak, Locust, Blue Ash, Birch- n ow evcr long it may take seedling or sucker pear un i cga the corks are fitted 
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with bottles of usual form, |;||;> •: j;i: | ) jj| 
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jure the plants, but Radishes should not be sown hundreds of grape growers,) instead of “conjee- e8 ’ and otber 8imilar varieties which the fancy may f rceg f 0 fniit — and which I know is a long time, j u more than ordinary lUlilLlL 'aXUILulIll-ta-a 111 ^ 
until the ground becomes warm enough to cause a ture,” as he deems it may have been on my part. dictate ’ Of the list named, the Cherry is, perhaps, _ w hen budded or grafted, and well cared for, carg> The neck of the bottle is of such a length 
rapid growth, as they are hard and worthless when Twelve years experience of my own, as well as the most rapid 111 lts gl °, Wtb ' Yh ® VV llln | lt 13 a they bear with me, as early as the peach, and that ' the contraction of the fruit in cooling will 
they become stunted. A dressing of coal, ashes is pre tty extensive observation of Isabella grape cul- good glower ’ and a very valuabIe tree ; 0> esu before the apple, and many varieties as quick as nQt lu .- it below the neck, therefore, if (as is some 
a great improvement to the radish bed. Spinach ture j n the gardens of Northern Ohio and Southern are I)ropagated from pl . 1s nat ®’ whlcb sll0uld bc the dwarf. time8 tbe case \ there should at any time bo mold 
should be sown for early greens as early as possible, Michigan, has shown me that this grape is often spread 011 the gl(,uud m thc . ’ wbere they cai1 The above are facts, and can no more be contro- oq tfae 8ur f tlce 0 f the fruit, there would bc but little 
and a bushel or two of Swede Turnips, if planted 80 badly killed-back as to be very unreliable. I remam undisturbed until spring, slightly covered vcr t c d than Nature herself. I gathered last year waste Qr j uconven ience in removing it, as the sur- 
in drills, will furnish a good supply of fine, tender cou id point to scores of good gardens in the two Wlth leaves ' In th ® spnng pIant thc “ wbere two bushels of pears from three year old trees in face WQuld be 8ma n ; arl( i t h e tapering shape, from 
greens, and can be removed early enough for a sta te 9 named, where Isabella vines, though “trained ' vanted> at t ' velv ® to Blxteun feet, distant.— the mn . scry rows, of the above varieties. the neclc to the body of the bottle, is of such form 
late crop. as they should be, wide and high,” have not, with biX ® ept the thc ° tber8 ar ® gr ° Wn f ™m seeds West Bloomfield, 1858. Stephen IT. Ainsworth. ^ ^ ftH()W the fruit t0 bc taken out conveniently. 
As soon as the hard frosts are over, the Aspara- good culture, averaged a fair crop so often as or beans, which should be treated similanly to the Remarks.—S ome of our best varieties, like the This form of bottle can be corked up with great 
gus beds should be put in good order, by forking every 0 ther year. I consider the Isabella a preca- Walnut Thes0 varieties ar0 80 wel1 known 83 to Bartlett, bear very young on their own roots, while facility and security, and furnished at an expense 
in the manure, and raking them off nicely. The n 0U s variety for common modes of trellis culture need 110 commendation or description at our hands. tbere are other equally good sorts very long in muc h below any thing which I have yet seen, which 
covering, too, should be removed from the straw- u 0 rth of 41 degrees. bocU3t fails very extensively in the southern com j ng i n t 0 a bearing state. What varieties bear an9vver the purpose as well, 
berry beds. The old canes of raspberries should 1 have had unusual success in covering a large part of this Statc ’ ia . COnsequence ot | the ravages ot young on their own roots would be an interesting ' T first made my arra ngements only to supply my- 
be cut away, and the young ones cut back and tied horse-barn and other- out buildings, with vines the borcr - We ar0 informed that its workings in que 8 ti 0n for discussion before the Fruit Growers’ self an(1 a few personal friends; but at the solicita- 
up. If the new canes are strong, they may be cut praned by the spur method. Seven years ago I the tree dunng the laat Bummer could be heard 111 Association of Western New York, and we propose ti(m ()f otberg and in consideration of the fact that 
back to about four feet in length, but if weak, planted on t he sunny-side of the barn, a root each a 8tdl day . a * twenty fee * dl3tance - In tlu3 P art ot it for the next meeting. the fact0 ries go out of blast before the fruit season 
the nursery rows, of the above varieties. the ncck to the bo dy of the bottle, is of such form 
West Bloomfield, 1858. Stbphbn II. Ainsworth. ^ t() allow tbc f ru R to be taken out conveniently. 
Remarks. —Some of our best varieties, like the Tli - ia j orm 0 f b ottle can be corked up with great 
Bartlett, bear very young on their own roots, while facility atld security, and furnished at an expense 
there are other equally good sorts very long in muc h below any thing which I have yet seen, which 
coming into a bearing state. What varieties bear wiU an9wer the pU j.p 0se as well, 
young on their own roots would be an interesting f first made my arrangements only to supply my- 
(Hiestion for discussion before thc Fruit Growers’ gelf and a few p Cr30 nal friends; but at the solicita- 
Association oi Western New York, and we piopose () [- others, and in consideration of the fact that 
it lor the next meeting. the factories go out of blast before the fruit season 
commences, and will not commence again till it 
TRANSPLANTING EVERGREENS. w ill be too late to use them, I propose to order 
in the manure, and raking them off nicely. The 
covering, too, should be removed from the straw¬ 
berry beds. The old canes of raspberries should 
should be cut shorter. When plants have grown of the Isabella, Clinton and Catawba. The Catawba the State lias 110 8uch enen, y 33 >' ct ’ aild 30011 commences, and will not commence again till it 
in one place for several years, a good many canes ha9 - since 1)Cen thrown out, as unworthy of its grow9 mto a treC BUltable for . lence posts or orna- TRANSPLANTING EVERGREENS. wiU be too late to use them, I propose to order 
will be produced from one plant or stool. In this position; for it would never ripen. On thc South ment ~ for either purp08e 13 hlghly valuable< - suc h quantity as I expect to need this season, and 
case the weakest should bc cut out, allowing only 8ide( at one corner) was planted the Isabella. On The vaneties naiaed thus far ' are onl y susce P ta - Eds. Rural:- As inquiries are often made , those who may wish to order from me be- 
four or five of the strongest to remain, and these game side> at opposite corner, the Clinton. Both blc of culUvatloa 0,1 dr y laud - wluch wo,lld I>™ dll «e through the Rural about the best time and man- ^ tbe first of Mfty next . For particulars, see ad- 
must be cut back to four feet. The common plan rootg have long 8inC e found their way to rich soil good cropa of coru or wheat We sha11 now name ner of transplanting evergreens, and as I have vertisement itt this number, 
of training is simply to tie the canes together, under the horse-stables. Last year I picked Isabel- Several vanetie3 very easily propagated, suited to planted more or less every year for the last fifteen Walworth , March, 1858. T. G. Ybomanb. 
TRANSPLANTING EVERGREENS. 
several varieties very easily propagated, suited to eJ more or leg9 every year for the last 
either a wet or dry soil. The Cotton Wood, Lorn- and with almo8t perfe ct success, I thc 
hnrrlv Pnnln.r Pnmnp.fi.n Kilvf»r Pmimr fl.rnl (Jnltlnn J 
around a stake, about 18 inches from the ground, la bunches wh i c h weighed a pound. I pruned Clther a WCt or dry 801 ' lho C ° tt011 Wood ’ Lom ' 
as seen in figure 1, so that they may spread at the both i sabe n a and Clinton vines so close, that the bardy Poplar ’ Eur °P ean Sllver Po P lar - and Goldcn 
top. Another plan is to place stakes in the ing public could oftcn be heard to express ° r Ydl ° W WiUow » aie aU produced in likc n ) anner 
ground, and then attach wire or tarred rope to conccrn at my barbarity; and if they had been fro “ cuttings, and m ft ke more rapid growth than 
them, as shown by the horizontal lines in figure 2. kiUed half 80 oftcn a8 8UC h fate has been predicted any ° ther treeS - They ai e n0t 1US m ? ch adm!red 
The canes are then spread and fastened to the wire j sbould not have fonnd grape-growing profitable’ for ornamcnt a3 8ome of tbe otker vanetl f named ' 
or ropes, as shown. Still, another plan is to have The CIinton vine ha3 not only pa8SC(1 ' the cornep b ^t are as valuable for winter protection from 
i and nearly covered the East end up to the ridge P^ie gales as any. The Cotton Wood is a native 
W tit J and verge-boards, but it has also extended its long of our grove3 > and has already been widely 
horizontal arms of old wood over the whole length P^Pagated Irom cuttings. It is subject to no 
I Vffj \ I Of the South side, much to the disgrace of the ^ ^ Tc- and rapidly - . . . . 
UaTO*r A vvY-V A IrPr-M r , ,, n , . . . . b A The Lombardy and Silver Poplars are started in 
1 Vi.l YJ Jh \\ ty. • Tonbella. Two severe winters have been tnn mnnR . 
ner of transplanting evergreens, and as I have 
planted more or less every year for the last fifteen 
years, and with almost perfect success, I thought I 
would give you iny opinion as to the best time and GOOD COFFEE, INDIAN BREAD, 
manner according to my experience. 
I have set trees from the 1st of May to the last of Messrs. Eds.:— The art of making good Coflee 
November, and had them do well; but for several is not as generally understood as it should he, and 
years past 1 have come to the conclusion that from Ihavc been induced to offer my mite, in hopes that 
the 20th of May to about the 1st of June is the some of the readers of the Rural will try my 
safest and best time —that is, the very lime the buds Recife for Making Coffee. —Pick, and wash 
are ready to burst. The sap at this stage is in full your coffee and thoroughly dry it; put it over the 
circulation, and the tree starts at once to grow, and fire and roast it till the berries are of a dark brown, 
if well taken up and properly set, will seldom fail and so tender as to break easily. When partly cold 
to make a good growth the first season. I con- stir in a small piece of butter, then put away in a 
sidcr the most important point in the whole trans- close vessel. Every person can judge as to quantity; 
action, that the tree be properly taken up. In all taste differing in regard to strength, &c. Grind 
cases where the tree is taken from the woods, it your coffee arid mix it with the white of an egg (if 
should he taken up with the turf and soil remain- eggs are scarce take a small piece of cod-fish skin, 
i’ertisement in this number. 
Walivorth, March, 1858. 
T. G. Ybomanb. 
of the South side, much to the disgrace of the 
Isabella. Two severe winters have been too much 
for the latter, and two year’s growth of wood are 
but are as valuable for winter protection from 
prairie gales as any. The Cotton \Y 00 d is a native 
of our prairie groves, and has already been widely 
propagated from cuttings. It is subject to no 
enemies, and grows erect and rapidly. 
The Lombardy and Silver Poplars are started in 
every nursery, where they may be obtained either 
as trees or cuttings, and will yield an annual crop 
gone. As the Isabella is the stronger grower.it „ ... . .. 
fa , . b h ’ of cuttings ever afterwards; and the more you cut 
should, if it had been quite hardy, have covered 
nearly all the West end, as well as its own half of 
them down, the more you will have. These three 
kinds grow on a variety of soil equally well, and 
two parallel rows of stakes, with wire or rope like the South side. A fine Isabella, that had thrown d ° attention from every prairie land owner ing with tbe root3 ' When once thc tree is freed or pork rind ’ freed from fat>) cover your cofrec wlth 
figure 2, and about two feet apart. On one of its five branches to the roof of the West gable of Th(J GoldeQ Q1 . Yellow Wil i 0 ^ wa9 described by from the soil and the roots become bare, it is a hard cold water; set it where it will boil, then fill up the 
these is trained the bearing cancs, and on the my house, and pruned also by the spur method, ua in w volume of Rubai with the manner of its case to make that tree grow. When I take trees coffee-pot with boiling water out of the teakettle, 
other the young cancs that will bear next year._ after one such good season for recuperation as last 
In training, the objects to be kept in view are summer, is still only half as large as it was three 
sufficient light and air for the fruit, and conve- Y ear3 Isabellas trained on trellises in our 
nience in picking. city gardens, have fared worse than mine. 
us in last volume of Rural, with the manner of its 
propagation. Its timber is of little value for the 
nience in picking. city gardens, have lared worse than mine. tecti and is a „ live Yankee ” in its adaptation 111 tbe wft g° n > as W 80 aoiIlg , lde ro0t9 can w 
Currants, gooseberries, and all such things that ^_is a matter ot no little importance in grape to different soils. Grown from cuttings, it is far ea mly covered, and thc tops being tied togethei 
make an early growth, should be transplanted as culture, this losing, every two or three years, a f rom being scraggy or mean looking, and in will not be likely to he injured by transportation 
It_is a matter of no little importance in grape to diff e r e nt soils. Grown from cuttings, it is far 
whole season or more of fruitage; not to say any 
case to make that tree grow. When I take trees coffee-pot with boiling water out of the teakettle, 
from the woods T never let the sun shine upon and be very careful to set it where it will keep 
variety "of" purposes for"which Umherlsused. but tbe >'<mts-hut keep them covered - and load- warm and not boil. Use cream when it can be ob- 
growing as a tree, it is as valuable as any for pro- mg them to take home I stand them upright tamed, and put it in the cups before pouring in the 
LimAr,,! <MivftYa.nkf.fi” in u. a adantaMnn in tbe wagon, as by so doing the roots can bo coflee. If these directions were followed there 
eaisly covered, and the tops being tied together would not be so many husbands complaining about 
will not be likely to be injured by transportation, black, muddy coffee. 
I would recommend all who are convenient to a Indian Brf.ad without Yeast. —Take 4 quarts 
soon as possible. whole season or more of fruitage; not to say any- idity of growtb it is unsurpassed by any. Its 1 would recommend all who are convenient to a Indian Bread without Yeast.— Take 4 quarts 
In the flower garden a^id ornamental grounds, thing of the derangement it makes with your whole natural preferences are for the very soils which the to procure their trees there as they make of sweet milk, scald it and pour it over sufficient 
work can commence as soon as the earth becomes system of pruning. Although the Clinton i8 a Black Walnut and Maple dislike, while it rears its better and more beautiful trees > and 8eldom fail to meal to make a stiff mush; when cold add 2 cups 
settled after frost. The sooner turf is laid the grape of inferior quality to many others, it is f or rn with brazen effrontery at their very sides. It grow. of flour; one of buttermilk; half a cup of molasses 
better. All road making, grading, Ac., should be rapidly growing in favor among our horticulturists, ig no t particular as to where it grows, but is hound In setting out evergreens the hole should he dug or 8Ugar; 2 eggs, and a little saleratus. It should 
grow. of flour; one of buttermilk; half a cup of molasses 
better. All road making, grading, Ac., should he rapidly growing in favor among our horticulturists, is n ot particular as to where it grows, but is hound In setting out evergreens the hole should he dug or 8Ugar; 2 eggs, and a little saleratus. It should 
got out of the way before active operations com- for the very good reason that it can always be relied to go ahead. large and deep, and be filled up with rich earth, not be mixed very hard or it will be dry. Bake in 
mence. We might give many more hints, but on. It is a profuse bearer, and always ripens well. q . be cu ttings for these trees maybe prepared sods, mud, Ac., to within 8 or 12 inches of the top a slow oven from four to six hours. This bread 
these will suggest others to every thinking gar- Vines of this sort growing on my trellises scarcely any t j me between this and the first of June. They °f tbe bcde > according to the size of the tree, that w ;u be f 01in d very nice to eat when partly cold, or 
dener. lost a foot of young wood during the late severe H i TOU id be closely trimmed, and if left to lie any ma y 8tand after bein S properly set about as it wi u be n ; cc wben co ifi if it is not cut while warm. 
_ '*'* winters. It possesses the excellent quality of being time before settimr deorived of their limbs first stood where it grew. It is well to mulch them after 1 think it very much better than when raised with 
Strawberries and Blackberies-I am intend- a g00 d grape to pack for winter use. A box of Tl ITtlLZom befomone oroneandahalf bein 8 8et If not mulched, the soil around the tree ea8t Mrs. Housewife. 
ine to commence the fruit husnea this snrino- anB _, 1 ... ,_... Lack cutting snoum oe irom one or one ana a nan __,,_ 1 —„ y . .. , . ^ 
Strawberries and Blackberies.—I am intcnil- 
imf tn tin. fmit iina! nn . , .. uacn cutting snouiu De irom one or one anu a nan 
m 0 to c mrnence the fruit busmea this spring, and Clintons put away in the fall, in a cold room, was to five feet i on(r as 8U i t9 the desire of the grower 
wish to obtain some Strawberries, and the Lawton fro . /Pn « bard aH brickbats” dnrinrr tVm ? grower. 
Blackberry. Where can I obtain the best Straw- , " n JLftmW ' Thev™ hmnSin •! ~ They Bh ° uld be 86t the . g !'° ,md from e ! ght 
Mrs. Housewife. 
should he rounded up, and mellowed several times 
through the season, and never suffered to become 
Columbia, Lorain Co., Ohio, 1868. 
snap in November. They were brought down into inches to one foot-the hole being prepared by a bard and baked - 1 scldom water tree8 * Tt is not WEDDING CAKE, SPONGE CAKE, &c. 
a warm closet in my sitting-room, and have not crow . bar> The willow is very valuable growing on necessary where the soil is kept mellow. v , flnnr . , 
berries, and what kinds should I plant? Where awarm closet in mv sitting-room and have not lnc e8 0 . oeing preparea uy a 
can I he certain of obtaining the frpnninp T owtnn a warm closet n my sitting 100 m, aDd have not crow -bar. The willow is very valuable growing on 
Blackberry 1 Which is the°best soil for each of onl ^ kept <luitc BOUnd to tbis time » but tbe Y bave the banks of mill-dams, creeks, and mill-races— 
Blackberry . s the be t soil for each of also lost that foxytaste, peculiar only to theirskins; their roots weaving through the soil and nrevent 
these, rich clay loam, or sandy loam.—0. Dexter, „ nd have a i 80 been d-tilv growing sweeter weaving tbiough the soil, and pievent- 
iMwrenre MrHenni Co III and ha\ e a so ) en £ y 0 rowing sweeter. ing it from washing away. But we are at the end 
Remarks-O ur advertising columns this sunn- My ConCOrd8 were pr0of against the co,d winter of our sheet Jno. Sanfield. 
Remarks.—U ur ads erasing columns this spring of 56 . 57> Th are in quite an exposed spot in the T Pe Cen ter I ee Co III 1858 
co-tain the tmmm notices of some of one best gtrden . ' Ihe IMmm> , hc Eastsidc ’ 
nnr f ? men-_ Yon can order plant, »f them with otawlll , >rerc somcwhat , hope thM „ ( . RA „ |K0 T „ >; „„„ v ,n B -F»au-s. to-Will 
ing it from washing away. But we are at the end 
of our sheet Jno. Sanfield. 
contain the business notices of some of our best 
nurserymen. You can order plants of them with 
necessary where the soil is kept mellow. 
Adams, Jeff. Co., N. Y., 1858. E. S. Salisbury. Wedding Cake.— 50 eggs; 7J lbs. flour; 6 lbs. 
.... sugar; (i lbs. butter; 7.J glasses wine; 3.J pints mo- 
The Osage Orange. —Will you please give me lasses > 2 i oz - nutmeg, i oz. cloves, I) oz. mace, 
information on thc following points:-!. Is any 3 oz. cinnamon; 0 lbs. currants; 9 lbs. nusms; 3 fts. 
preparation of Osage Orange seed necessary before citron.-Bake 3 hours. /ra^.-Leat the whites 
Wp wmiUl nrofrir 1* If - --—J- ^ UKAI'TINU TliK UKAl'K VINK r KAUIIS, CCsJ. Will wtiu wvy gvhu.u occm, w»**^** 
p ' ' 11 i ■ nC n , 11 shall find among the new varieties, so prolific in you, or some of the numerous readers of the Rural, What is the usual cost of seed? 5. When is the 
loam, but the clay would do it well drained. The number just now, some that may prove as deserved- give us the benefit of their experience in grafting best time to transplant?—A Subscriber, Near Stan- 
Ijurge Early Scarlet is a fine market variety, stam- lv zonular in their generation as the Isabella 1ms tbe f? ra P e vine - the best time, modus operandi, Sfc. ? . „ r V -. nr „ 
iMrge many ncanec m a .me mam.i variety, smm- j popular in their generation as the Isabella has gia I ,e Vlnu ,’ Ul \. lime > now* operanai, q-c. 1 
i-atc. Hovey's Seedling ,8 a favorite large pistillate becn . if hardier, sc much the better; but it will £-Xa° P ol” hich wU°pur1hS\T 
“«■. a hue scarlet berry, a good bearer aimcoU t0 w a really more excellent table Srym» to BtffZfoSr^Sa ago; “d “an 
staminate. Hooker is a me a\oied, laige, daik f ru it than a well-ripened Isabella — when you can say, with one of old, “What could have been done 
colored fruit. Then there are Huir's New Pine, ge t "Wm II Scott more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? 
Boston Pine, MeAvoy's Superior, Crimson Cone, Adrian Mich 1858 ' ' wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth 
Iowa, Cushing, and many other good market sorts. ’ —1 _’__ K ra P eH - bought it forth wild grapes ” Fourteen 
ton, Kansas Territory. 
Remarks. —1. Seed should be soaked for three or 
i, " a « r * i , of the one hundred roots prove to be the pure wild spring. 3. Good seed has a bright, plump appear- 
Growing Melon Seeds, Ac.—I wish to plant a Fox Grape, instead of the Isabella, which was md sweet and agreeable to the taste while 
lece of ground with Watermelons, Pumpkins and nurchaseil ance ’ and 18 w 1 d a S reeat)le t0 Uie “ a3ie >" ruK 
LAintor krinooli nrinli .ui*.!_ xi_ ^ k * tlirk Viorl ia rlorlr crul riiTlfifl. A. Alirm* 
Winter Squash, and wish to know whether the 
I think, Mr. Editor, that this fraudulent dealing 
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be used?—A Subscriber, Louisville, Ky., 1858. 
cultivate vines or fruit trees for a number of years f era bi e . 
after paying a great price for choice varieties, and 
information on the following points:-!. Is any 3 oz. cinnamon; 0 lbs. currants; 9 lbs. raisins; 3 fcs. 
preparation of Osage Orange seed necessary before citron.-Bake 3 hours. IrosUng.-b^t the whites 
• in i ii-Ti o a tj of 7 eggs to a froth with 3 lbs. loaf sugar; add a 
sowing? 2. When should it be sown? 3. How can U1 1 . . 
Grafting the Grape Vine—Frauds, Ac.— Will one be certain of good seed when baying? 4. ' emon juici. 
)u, or some of the numerous readers of the Rural, What is the usual cost of seed? 5. When is the Sponge Cake. —8 eggs; 1 lb. sugar; .) tt>. flour; 
best time to transplant?—A Subscriber, Near Stan- flavor with extract of lemon. Separate the yolks 
ton, Kansas Territory. from the whites, and heat the whites to a froth, 
Remarks. —1. Seed should be soaked for three or commence mixing with a spoonM of each ingre- 
four weeks before planting, the water being chang- dient > contmae to add tkn9 f' 1 !t thoroughly 
ed every other day. Some pour scalding water mixed together, then bake and cover with frosting, 
upon the seed, and when this is done, soaking so Gingerbread. —l pint molasses; J pint water; 
long will not he necessary. 2. Sow early in the 1 tablespoon soda, dissolved in cold water; 2 tea¬ 
spring. 3. Good seed has a bright, plump appear- spoons alum, dissolved in hot water; 1 tablespoon 
ance, and is sweet and agreeable to the taste, while ginger — mix all together and stir in part of the 
the flesh of the bad is dark and rancid. 4. About flour, then add 4 ounces melted butter and mold it. 
$1 per quart is the general retail price. 5. The Aiworth, Sul. Co., N. H., 1858. Anna N. Duncan, 
plants may he transplanted to the hedge-row either --*** 
in the spring or fall. The spring, probably, is pre- Eve’s Pudding. —As my son is enclosing a few 
ferabie. li nes to you, 1 will send you an olden time recipe 
- for a Pudding: 
Flower Seeds.—W e are glad that particular at- if you want a good pudding, now mind whatyour’e taught; 
Remarks.—I f grown, as you propose, the fruit when they come to bearing find to his great disap- __ ..._,. . b ‘ 
would be all right the first season but the seed pointment that he has not only lost his money, but F I ; 0WEK Seeds— We aie glad that particular at- If you want a good pudding, now mind what your e taught; 
would lie wnrfhlPBd Thplftnfv.nl ’ all his labor bestowed on a worthless vine or tree, tention is beginning to be paid to the raising and Take of eggs six in number, that fora groat can be bought, 
, ... 1 ‘ ‘ { mUat oe used lor And the worst of all is, he is set back three or four dissemination of fine flower seeds. A reformation The fruit with which Eve her husband did cozen, 
vears before he can luxuriate in tbe choice fruit as_ n.ur-n.n—ami wftil-/»hnnno<1 at. least, half a dozen: 
Orchard Grass. — Will an apple orchard of 
twenty years standing, thrive any better stocked 
And the worst of all is, he is set back three or four dissemination of fine flower seeds. A reformation The fruit with which Eve her husband did cozen, 
years before he can luxuriate in the choice fruit as Q a this point was much needed, for until very re- Well-ilavored and well-chopped, at least half a dozen; 
anticipated— F. W. C., Linden, N. Y. cent i y the flower seeds sent out by most establish- Six ounces bread, let Moll’ eat the crust, 
Remarks— The wood of the grape vine is so soft ments were worthless trash, as we have often found An<i crurnbl ° tho rest ’ as fine aH tho <IuHt; 
with orchard grass than, with timothy or clover?— open, and the sap starts so early in the spring, ^ our g^^t mortification. Who ever grew even , 1X 
Is it good for mowing? If tilling is best for the that grafting is a difficult operation. Grafting the a good Astei . or Balsam from the seed commonly „. es 
GWeWi LWrJ/'S.'! IB ,!’ 1 UP ° n lt?_D ‘ Y ° Uf '’°’ root is the most successful method. But the best so ld in our shops? B. K. Buss advertises a good J* 
■’ I way of all is to plant new vines, as with good care a88or tment in this number. 
Remarks. — Orchard grass, it is said, is not as j they very soon come into hearing. No nursery- - 
Six ounces of currants, from the stem you must sort, 
Lest you break out your teeth, and spoil all the sport; 
Six ounces of sugar, will not make it too sweet. 
Some salt and some nutmeg will make it complete; 
Three hours let it boil without any flutter; 
But Adam didn’t like it, without wine and butter. 
Hooper’s Valley, N. Y., 1858. M. E. C. 
triomphe de gand. xiEMARKs. — uicnaru grass, it is said, is not as they very soon come into hearing. No nursery- - - But Adam didn’t like it, without wine and butter. 
There are several new English sorts of extraor- exhausting to the soil as timothy. It is seldom men, we think, would designedly sell Fox grapes American Homological Society.— We are in- Hooper’s Valley, N. Y., 1858. M. E. C. 
dinary size, among the most promising of which 80v, ’ n alone, but generally with clover. It’s roots for Isabella, as the latter is just as easily raised as formed by a letter from President Wilder, that 
iB the Triomphe de Gand, an engraving of which we penetrate deep. The change from timothy to the former, and the cuttings of the Isabella are the Seventh Session of this Society will he held in Duty cannot be neglected without harm to 
give, taken from the fruit last season. It would orchard grass would be of but little benefit to the now so common that nothing could bo gained by the city of New York, commencing on the 14th of those who practice, and those who suffer the ne- 
be well to try a few of these. trees. Any low hoed crop is better, like potatoes. t he fraud. September. gleet. 
Duty cannot be neglected without harm to 
