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IHii RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February 10 
Prof. W. F. Massey, of the North 
Carolina Experiment Station, tells about 
growing figs from seeds in the Agricul¬ 
turist. He says that seeds from freshly 
imported layer figs germinate almost as 
readily as cabbage seed, and soon make 
fine bushes. Young seedlings, he finds, 
are less injured by the winters than old 
bearing trees. 
We are rejoiced to see that the Loudon 
raspberry, first brought to public notice 
by The R. N.-Y., is to be introduced 
next fall. As judged by its conduct at 
the Rural Grounds it is the best red rasp¬ 
berry in existence, and we hope that all 
of our friends will bear the prediction in 
mind, charging it against The Rural’s 
judgment, if a general trial prove we are 
in error. It is rarely we hit upon any 
plant that seems prominently better than 
old sorts, hut when we do it makes us as 
happy as a lark. 
F. W. Loudon, of Janesville, Wis., is 
the originator. lie is now 75 years old, 
and most of his time (outside of business 
hours) since he was a mere child, has 
been spent in growing seedlings of vari¬ 
ous kinds of fruits. 
Mr. Loudon writes: “Please accept my 
best thanks for the description of the 
Loudon you gave in The R. N.-Y. of Sep¬ 
tember 16. It was in every particular 
correct, and just as it behaves here. It 
has fruited eight seasons, always with 
the same results. All other red rasp¬ 
berries have their bad and good seasons 
—more bad than good. I claim another 
good point for the Loudon. It is one of 
the finest for canning.” 
We thank Mr. Loudon for thanking us. 
The obligations rest with us, not with 
him. There is nothing that gives The 
R. N.-Y. more satisfaction than the 
knowledge it has been the first to make 
known a new kind of seed or plant that 
is better than anything else of its kind. 
It makes us feel that we are doing some¬ 
thing besides printing a paper of what 
others say and do. Though we have been 
fairly diligent at this work for over 15 
years, we do not tire of it. It grows upon 
us. It makes us feel that we have a real, 
solid claim upon the gratitude of the 
people. 
The editor of Gardening raises lots of 
cabbage—Flat Dutch, Drumhead, Savoys 
and others, but the Savoy is the only one 
he eats in winter. Oh yes, the other 
kinds are very good eating when one 
cannot get Savoys, and he can raise more 
weight of them to the acre, and make 
more money out of them, but when it is 
a matter of one’s own family use, the 
Savoys are set aside to eat, and the Plat 
Dutch and Drumheads make a capital 
relish for the milch cows and the pigs in 
winter. 
Joseph Meehan, in the above journal 
gives in a terse, forcible way the notably 
distinguishing qualities of certain favor¬ 
ite pears. The Seckel is the sweetest of 
all pears, but the tree is not an early 
bearer. Clapp’s Favorite is the largest 
early pear, ripening the middle of Aug¬ 
ust. It might well be added that it is an 
annual bearer at the Rural Grounds. 
Sheldon is not over handsome, hut there 
is no better late autumn pear. Belle 
Lucrative bears good crops regularly. It 
is juicy and sweet and of fair quality 
even before ripe. Anjou is a splendid 
winter pear, but the fruit is liable to 
blow off during storms before it is ripe. 
We regard this as a serious defect with 
this pear. What do others say ? For 
canning purposes Bartlett leads. Keififer 
is excellent for canning. As dwarfs (on 
quince) the following sorts thrive well: 
Angouleme (always first as a dwarf), 
Louise Bonne, Anjou, Brandywine, Belle 
Lucrative, Superfine, Seckel, Tyson, 
Clapp’s Favorite, Lawrence and “Jo. 
Malines,” as a friend of Mr. Thomas 
shortens Josephine de Malines. 
Horticultural Lima Bean. 
We have received the following some¬ 
what important note from Prof. W. W. 
Tracy: 
I tblnk that the notes or myself and others In re¬ 
gard to this bean which were published in The R. 
N.-Y. of .January 20 are liable to give quite a false 
Impression. Whatever may be the true origin of the 
variety, it certainly should not be classed with the 
Limas, as It seems to be in the notes referred to; for 
In Its general character, it Is much more like our 
common pole beans such as the Uortlcultural, Case- 
knife, etc., than It Is like the Lima. When planted 
In New Jersey and southward, where the Limas do 
well, It may not prove materially earlier than such 
strains as Burpee's Black Lima; but If we plant It 
In the colder soli and air of the North, where Limas 
have to be coaxed to grow at all, It will prove very 
much earlier than any Lima, and can be profitably 
grown where they cannot be grown at all. Again, as 
to Its quality. If one’s only criterion of merit Is 
that of the Lima bean, he may be disappointed In 
this: but If one enjoy the distinct and very different 
flavor and texture of the Uortlcultural Pole as well 
as that of the Lima, he may Und, as I certainly do, 
the combination, or perhaps we would better call It, 
the compromise between the two more enjoyable 
than either. This new bean Is certainly deserving 
of a place as a substitute for Limas where they cannot 
he yrown, and it Is quite unfair to condemn It because 
It will not fill a place or use to which It Is not fitted 
Sips of 
Scott’s * 
You don’t have to look 
twice to detect them—bright 
eyes, bright color, bright 
smiles, 
bright in 
every ac¬ 
tion. 
Disease is 
overcome 
only when 
weak tissue 
is replaced by the healthy 
kind. Scott’s Emulsion of 
cod liver oil effects cure by 
building up sound flesh. It 
is agreeable to taste and 
easy of assimilation. 
Prepared by Scott * Bowne, N. Y. All druggists. 
TT 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Bubal New-Yohkeb. 
I Vote for Hood’s 
For I am satisfied It la 
an excellent remedy. I 
have been a minister of 
the M. E. church 40 
years, and have suffered 
of late years with rheu¬ 
matism and dyspep¬ 
sia. Since taking four 
bottles of Hood’s the 
rheumatism la entirely 
cured, my appetite la 
good, food dlgesta well, 
and I have gained several pounds.” Rbt. W» 
S. PurTKB, Rlchford, Yt. Hood’s CuroS 
Hood’s Pills oure blUousnesa. S5o. a hoz. 
YOU CAN SELL 
SAP PAIL COVERS. 
We make a metal one cheap. 
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Also all kinds of Metal Roofing and Paint. 
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USE NO OTHER, 
Wood-choppers, try the 
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It will cnt more wood 
than any other axe. 
The scoop in the blade 
keeps it from sticking in 
the wood, and makes it 
cut deeper tlian any other 
axe. Ask your dealer for 
it. Send us his name if 
he don't keep it. It is the 
Anti-Trust Axe. 
Kelly Axe Mfg.Co. 
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latcliing, cart steering, and tr.im 
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fa-:t a.s team can walk. T. B. Terry 
s:iys ‘ Perfect' Dr. Colyor’s report 
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New Potato Cutters, Harrows, Diggers, t Fertilizer 
Drills, etc. 
Harrow, Butterworker, 
or Churn, wholesale price 
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TAPPING A SUGAR TREE 
and getting every drop of sap 
means the u.se of 
Post’s X.iitcst Improved 
Eureka 8up Spout. . 
They have _ 
POST’S V 
PATENT AIR TRAPS. 
200 or more delivered to 
any station east of the Miss¬ 
issippi at these prices 
Spout No. I, $2.50 a 100. 
^ $2.35 a 100. 
® WB® Sample 10c. Circular Free. 
Chas. C. STELLE, Successor to 
C. C. POST, 81 Fifth Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. 
FOR OUR NEW PREMIUM LIST 
The best Roller and Pulverizer In the market. Send 
for circular to the PETERSON MFG. CO., Kent, O. 
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COMPLETE OUTFITS. 
Wood or metal workers without 
steam power, can successfully 
compete with the large shops by 
using our New Labor Saving 
Machinery, latest and most ap¬ 
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also for industrial Schools. Home 
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‘"ACME” Pulverizing Harrow, Clod Crusher i^'Leveler 
Variety 
of sizes 
suitable 
for 
all work. 
TS adapted to all soils and all work for which a 
Harrow is needed. 
Flat crushing spurs pulverize lumps, level and 
smooth the ground, while at the same time curved 
coulters cultivate, lift and turn the entire surface 
of the soil. The backward slant of the coulters 
prevents tearing up rubbish and reduces the draft. 
Made entirely of cast steel and wrought iron 
and therefore practically indestructible. 
CHEAPEST RIDING HARROW ON 
EARTH—sells for about the same as an ordinary 
drag— eight dollars and upwards. 
N. B.—1 deliver Iree on board at distributing points^ 
SFNT ON TRT4T To responsible farmers, to te returned 
UXiiiX vn lilinU at my expeme ii not satisfactory. 
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The rich, loamy soil of Michigan Farms produces a fine ei 
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PLANT 
Dibble's Seed Potatoes 
AXD THE MONEY COMES. 
They are the Best because north¬ 
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mans, Polaris, Puritans, Sunrise, 
Early Rose, Victor Rose, Brown¬ 
ell’s Winners, Prizetakers, Rusk, 
R.N.Y. No. 2 , Am.WoiKler, Cham¬ 
pions, Clay Rose, Troy Seedlings, 
and all standard kinds at hard- 
times prices. Illustrated Farm 
Seed Catalogue free. 
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SEEDS 
For the Farm, Field and 
(liarden. Buy direct from 
the growers, and secure the 
Best Seeds at Lowest Prices. 
Every Farmer and Dairyman 
interested m 
Permanent Pastures 
and Meadow's should send 
for our Catalogue or Book on 
“ Permanent Pastures and 
Meadows.” We send it free 
to yon. It contains accurate 
and true descriptions of our natural Grasses and Clovers 
and Clover-Grass Mixtures adapted for different soils for 
permanent Meadow or Pasture, as well as descriptions 
and prices of a large stock of Seed Oats. Wheat, Barley, 
and Seed Potatoes; also Garden Seeds. 13 sample pack¬ 
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51 W. Van Ruren !St., C'liicago. 
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Our Sijpcialties : Onion Seed and Sets; Alfalfa; 
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and q’lraoer Claims. Have also a limited supply of 
Laythyrus Sllvesiris (Flat Pea) the new F'orage plant. 
New Catalogue mailed free on application. 
F. W. BARTELDES & GO., Lawrence, Kan. 
BECKERT’S SEED ANNUAL 
□E'or 188-^, 
Is a useful book for those who are Interested In 
gardening. Treats of most all that Is worthy in 
Vegetables and Flower Seeds, Spring Bulos, Seed 
Potatoes, etc. Write for It and mention The R. N.-Y. 
WM. C. IIECKEKT, Seedsman, Allegheny, Pa. 
SEEDS I 
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FOR 
* 
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10 
I will send 5 pkta. either Flower S 
or Vegetable seed and a copy of 2 
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send Almanac Free. Best book 2 
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JERSEY PRIDE. 
Largest, handsomest and 
finest flavored Peach la 
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Six new Strawberry Plants, and our 1894 
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GRAPE VINES is.. 
Old and New Varieties. Warranted extra strong. 
.NONE CHEAPER. Send for Catalogue 
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Highest Columbian Awards 
for “Purity, vitality and Perfection of Grain: Both 
CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED.” 
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CLOSEST 1‘RICBS. SAMPLES FREE. 
STRAWBERRY 
elegant Price List. 8LAYMAKBR & SON, Dover, Del 
Plants a specialty. 
Immense stock of 
all good varieties. 
Send postal for 
YOU CAN’T AFFORD 
to pass us by. If you are looking for reliable 
SEED POTATOES 
We handle Aroostook Co. (Maine) stock, than which 
no better grows. Send for circular. 
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OLDS’ SEED POTATOES. 
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BAKU tiuks PitiCES. Also Seed Oats and Popcorn. Our 
lAinni n’O r'llin ini'koducku m ’as 18 
WOnLDSFAmTheComingPotato 
It has proven better than all others. Similar to and as 
good as Freeman, but yields y, more. “The quality is 
perfect.” T.B.Terry.“322 pounds from one.” L. Osborne. 
CATALOGLK FKKK. L. L. OLDS, Clinton, Wisconsin. 
FREEMAN 
$4 59 bbl. Hickory King and Earl? 
Masiod^^n selected Seed Corn, S1.2o F 
PHTATnPQ bush. Bnrpee's Bush Lima Beans, 
r U I H I UbO genuine, 60c. F quart, postpaid. Cash 
with order. New crop Delaware-grown Crimson 
Clover teed, ready June 25. 
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nOTHTnCQ Jackson Northern Grown Seed 
• UIHIUtO Potatoes, 2,50b bushels, 15 va¬ 
rieties. Prices low. Established 1890. Circular free. 
Write for It. C. H. JACKSON, Milton, Vt. 
B erry-box MACHINE.-For putting up any 
klL'd or size of berry box or basket material. Saves 
money logrowers who use them. Price nom.nal Don’t 
fan to send for our illustrated circular. Address 
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Send six cents for sample copy; the 
magazine ol Its kind, to 
I’OULTRY MONTHLY, Albany, N. T, 
