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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
April 7 
WE WANT TO KNOW, YOU KNOW I 
ff you don't see wfuU you want, ask for it. 
White Top onions.—I n The U. N.-Y. of March 17, 
G. K. K., asked about White Top onion sets. I have 
some, but cannot send any for trial this sprlnK as I 
have them all out and they are up. I will send some 
In the fall for trial, and some of the blK onions. They 
are so mild that they may be eaten like an apple. 
8 . w. .7. 
CUTTING Back Peach Trees.—W hen Is the proper 
time of year for cutting back peach trees 7 
Connecticut. m. .t. t. 
Ans.—S prlnpt Is the best time to shorten In old 
wood, remove dead and interfering branches, etc. 
During the growing season It Is sometimes best to 
shorten In a too vigorous growth of young wood. 
Depth to Cover grass Seed.-A t how great a 
depth may we reasonably expect White and Ked 
clover and Blue and lied Top grass seed, sown in 
light soli, to germinate and grow well? What depth 
ordinarily Is considered best to plant the above 
seeds? M. j. t. 
Ans.—W e are not aware that experiments have 
ever been made to decide this question. We would 
not expect such line seeds to grow at all If covered 
to any great depth. They are sometimes sown on 
winter wheat at a time when the ground Is honey¬ 
combed by the frost. The freezing and thawing 
covers them sufficiently. If sown with spring grain, 
they are usually sown after the grain Is drilled or 
harrowed In, and the roller Is run over afterwards. 
Just enough to nicely cover the seeds, we would con¬ 
sider plenty deep enough. 
Chicken Queries.— 1. What makes chicks die In 
the shell ? 2. Will marble broken up fine answer for 
grits and gravel ? 3. Would a cross between a Wyan¬ 
dotte cockerel and S. C. Wh. Deghorn hen make a 
good laying hen ? T. A. 8. 
Texas. 
ANS.—1. Various causes. The eggs may have been 
from stock constitutionally weak, and the ^chicks 
lack vitality and have not strength to break out. Or 
there may have been too much or too little mois¬ 
ture or heat. Or other causes may have had some¬ 
thing to do with the trouble. 2. Yes. 8. Yes, but It 
would be no improvement upon a purebred Leghorn, 
and crossbred fowls are not to be commended. 
BOG Spavin IN Colt.—I have a colt coming two 
years old, with a putt the size of a large potato on 
each hind leg. Inside at the hock joint. Some who 
pretend to know call it a bog spavin. Is it possible 
that a colt that has never been bandied can be so 
affected ? What Is a remedy 7 m. a. k. 
AN8.—It Is possible, though older animals are more 
liable to be so affected. Is there beat tenderness or 
lameness ? If not. It is simply dropsy of the hock 
joint, caused by an excessive secretion of jolnt-oll, 
over exertion, or a dropsical effusion Into the cavity 
of the joint. This Is only a blemish and not liable to 
Injure the animal, but may be benellted by a blister 
or a bandage wet with a strong astringent lotion. 
True bog spavin causes lameness resembling bone 
spavin. The treatment Includes rest, and In case of 
violent Inllammatlon, soothing measures like fo¬ 
mentations, When the heat and tenderness have 
subsided, use blisters as for bone spavin. Gom- 
bault's Caustic Balsam advertised In The II. N.-Y. 
Is excellent for this purpose. 
WORMS IN PiGB.—What Is the cause of worms In 
pigs’ Intestines ? What will destroy them ? They 
look like angleworms, about six Inches long, and keep 
the pigs from fattening. j. b. r. 
Ans.—T hese worms come from eggs, some of them 
hatched within the animal, and some outside. This 
Is but one of the different stages through which these 
Insects pass, and Is a provision of nature for the per¬ 
petuation of the species. The pigs should have a 
liberal diet of green food, roots, grain, and. If possi¬ 
ble to be had, buttermilk is excellent. Let the 
bowels be cleansed by a dose of castor oil. There are 
several vermifuges, some of them specially adapted 
to particular parasites. Common salt, where the 
animals may have access to It at will, Is excellent. 
Oil of turpentine, 10 to 20 grains, calomel to 1 
scruple, or asafoetlda to 1 dram, the dose varying 
according to the size of the animal, are good. Tartar 
emetic and sulphate of iron given for six successive 
mornings, followed by a purge, may be used. Some¬ 
times a concentrated solution used as an Injection is 
of service. 
THE CLERGYMAN’S STORY. 
A PROMINENT MINISTER RELATES HIS RE¬ 
MARKABLE EXPERIENCE WITH 
THE GRIPPE. 
How He was Afected and How He was 
Cured. An Article that Every One 
Should Read and Remember. 
From the Philadelphia Item. 
Rev. Thomas L. Lewis, who resides at 
2549 Neff St., is Pastor of the Richmond 
Baptist Church. He is an alumnus of 
Bucknell College at Lewiaburg, Pa., 
where he attained the degree of Master 
of Arts. With his other work he edits 
and publishes The Richmond Baptist, a 
monthly journal devoted to the interests 
of the church. He looks upon the prac¬ 
tical side of life, both preaching and pub¬ 
lishing, the importance of good health, 
and when asked to tell what Dr. Wil¬ 
liams’ Pink Pills had done for him, he 
went before Eugene Ziegler, a Notary 
Public, at 2738 Neff Street, and cheer¬ 
fully made affidavit to the following nar¬ 
rative : 
“ I began taking Dr. Williams’ Pink 
Pills for Pale People two weeks ago this 
Sunday. I had the grippe for more than 
two weeks. I had great trouble during 
that time with my eyes and head. The 
O not be deceived.— The following 
brands of White Lead are still made b}^the “Old Dutch” 
process of slow corrosion. They arc .standard, and always 
Strictly Pure W hite Lead 
ANCHOR ’• (Cincinnati). 
“ARMSTRONG & McKELVY ” (Pittsburgh). 
“ ATLANTIC” (New York). 
“BEYMER-BAUMAN” (Pittsburgh). 
“ BRADLEY ” (New York). 
“ BROOKLYN ” (New York). 
“COLLIER ” (St. Louis). 
“ CORNELL ” (Buffalo). 
“ DAVIS-CHAMBERS ” (Pittsburgh). 
“ ECKSTEIN ” (Cincinnati). 
“FAHNESTOCK” (Pittsburgh). 
“JEWETT ” (New York). 
“ KENTUCKY ” (Louisville). 
“ JOHN T.LEWIS & BROS. CO.” (Phila.) 
“ MORLEY ” (Cleveland). 
“MISSOURI ”(SL Louis). 
“RED SEAL ” (SL Louis). 
“SALEM ” (Salem, Mass.) 
“SHIPMAN ” (Chicago). 
“SOUTHERN ”(St.Louis and Chicago). 
“ ULSTER ” (New York). 
“UNION ” (New York). 
The recommendation of any of them to you by your merchant i.s 
an evidence of his reliability, as he can .sell you ready-mixed 
jiaints and bogus White Lead and make a larger profit. Many 
short-sighted dealers do so. 
I' OR Coi.ORS. National Lead Co.’s Pure White Lead Tinting Colors, a one-pound can to a 
zs-pound keg of Lead, and mix your own paints. Saves time and annoyance in matching shades, 
and insures the best iiaint that it is possible to put on wood. 
f^id us 3 postal card and get our book on paints and color-card, free: it will probably 
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disease also affected my appetite and my 
stomach. 
“In a week’s time the effects of the 
grippe were completely removed. I then 
continued the remedy on account of my 
stomach difficulty, being confident that 
it would remove that. I want to recom¬ 
mend the use of Pink Pills to all those 
who are affected as I have been. I be¬ 
lieve they will build up grippe patients. 
“ As for myself, I cannot say too much 
for them. I went on the scales two weeks 
ago to see what I weighed, and again to¬ 
day, wearing the same clothing. I found 
I had gained 2 pounds—a pound a week. 
“ On account of the sedentary habits 
natural to my occupation, and to some 
internal injuries sustained years ago, I 
have had a severe stomach affection, and 
have been troubled, beside, a great deal, 
with indigestion. Since taking the Pink 
Pills my appetite has improved, my 
digestion is better, and my stomach has 
been relieved of its pain. 
“ I was struck accidentally in the stom¬ 
ach by an iron bar and once I was kicked 
by a mule in the same place. It was 20 
years ago when I was hurt first. Since 
that time I suffered much from stomach 
difficulties. I was treated frequently, 
but not cured. I feel better now than at 
any time since I was hurt, and I am so 
pleased with my improvement that I am 
glad to let the public know of my bet¬ 
tered condition. I have heard of other 
cures effected by the Pink Pills, but I 
prefer to speak only of my own case. 
Thos. L. Lewis. 
Sworn and subscribed before me this 
29th day of April, A. D., 1893. 
' Eugene Ziegler, 
fsEAL.] Notary Public. 
The discoverer of Dr. Williams’ Pink 
Pills for Pale People certainly deserves 
the highest tribute that pen can frame. 
His medicine has done more to alleviate 
the sufferings of humanity than any 
medicine known to science, and his name 
should be handed down to future genera¬ 
tions as the greatest savant of the present 
age. 
Messrs. Smith, Kline & French, the 
well-known wholesale druggists, said, 
that Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills have an 
enormous sale in Philadelphia, and that 
from all quarters come in glowing re¬ 
ports of the excellent results following 
their use. In nearly every case the 
good work has been accomplished after 
eminent physicians had failed and pro¬ 
nounced the patient beyond the hope of 
human aid. An analysis proves that Dr. 
Williams’ Pink Pills contain in a con¬ 
densed form all the elements necessary 
to give new life and richness to the blood 
and restore shattered nerves. They are 
an unfailing specific for such diseases as 
locomotor ataxia, partial paralysis, St. 
Vitus’ dance, sciatica, neuralgia, rheuma¬ 
tism, nervous headache, the after effects 
of la grippe, palpitation of the heart, 
pale And sallow complexions, that tired 
feeling resulting from nervous prostra¬ 
tion ; all diseases resulting from vitiated 
humors in the blood, such as scrofula, 
chronic erysipelas, etc. They are also a 
specific for troubles peculiar to females, 
such as suppressions, irregularities, and 
all forms of weakness. They build up 
the blood and restore the glow of health 
to pale and sallow cheeks. In men they 
effect a radical cure in all cases arising 
from mental worry, over-work or ex¬ 
cesses of whatever nature. 
They are now manufactured by the Dr. 
Williams’ Medicine Company, Schenec¬ 
tady, N. Y., and Brockville, Ont., and are 
sold in boxes (never in bulk) at 50 cents 
a box or six boxes for S2.50, and may be 
had of all druggists.— Adv. 
PALMER, RIVENBURQ & CO., 
SnccesBors to G. 8. PALMER. Established 1809. 
VYholesale Commission Merchants. 
POULTRY AND CALVES A SPECIALTY. 
Also Butter, Ekks, Apples, Potatoes and Oranges. 
166 Keade Street, New York. 
References : Chatham K atlonal Bank. 
NATURE’S OWN FERTILIZER. 
CANADA m A ■IPO 
DNLEACHBD gm Blfl ■■ 
HARDWOOD II 
The Forest City Wood Ash Co., of Lonaon, Canada, 
have perfect facilities for handling them In proper 
shape. Bend for free Pamphlet and Guaranteed 
Analysis to 
THE FOREST CITV WOOD ASH CO., 
9 Merohants’ Row. Boston, Mass. 
FERTILIZERS 
ARE UNPROFITABLE, 
Unless they Contain Sufficient Potash. 
Complete fertilizers should contain at least six per 
cent of Potash. Fertilizers for Potatoes, Tobaceo, 
Fruits and Vegetables should contain from 10 to 15 
per cent of Potash. Farmers should use fertilizers 
containing enough potash or apply Potash salts, 
such as Muriate of Potash, Sulphate of Potash and 
Kalnlt. For Information and pamphlets, address, 
GERMAN KALI WORKS, 
93 Nassau Street, New York [City. 
A < < CROPS 
All 
INCREASED 
AND QUALITY IMPROVED 
BY THE USE 
OF OUR 
Fertilizers. 
WE MANUFACTURE A 
FULL LINE OF 
Bone Super 
Phosphates \ 
. . and . . 
Special Fertilizers 
for different crops and soils. It pays to use ' 
them on 
GRAIN, GRASS, 
VEGETABLES, FRUITS, 
TOBACCO, TREES 
AND VINES, 
in fact everything that grows in or out of the , 
ground. We keep in stock all fertilizing 
' chemicals and materials. 
The Cleveland Dryer Co. 
Fertilizer Exchange, 130 SUMMIT STREEl, 
CLEVELAND, OHIO. 
Salt for Fertilizer. 
Best thing to use on Wheat, Barley, Oats, Hay and 
Potatoes. Natures restorer for worn out land. In¬ 
creases yield from 16 to 50 per cent. After long ex¬ 
perience we are preparing a grade exactly suited to 
the purpose. Write for prices delivered. 
THB LbROY salt CO., LeBoy, N. Y. 
HIE BEST FARM ACCOUNT BOOK 
on Karth Is sent, prepaid, for 50 cents, by 
GEO. A. ROGERS, No. Andover Depot, Mass. 
PARTNER WANTED 
In manufacture of 
“ first - class inven¬ 
tion.” Adaress 
M. A. PAULY, Eau Claire, Wls. 
$PRAY PUMPS 
KNAPSACK SPRAYERS. 
Bucket and Barrel PUMPS. 
Deming, Borileaux, 4 Vermo- 
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THE DEMING CO., SALEM, OHIO 
jllcnion & Huhbell 
WestemAgts. ^ Chicago, Ill. 
Send for Catalogue and iTeatiaei 
SPRAY 
PUMPS 
Every Farmer 
and fmtt grower 
should have one 
to GET SOUND 
FRUIT. Special 
terms to Agents 
Catalogue for 2c. 
stamp. 
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SPRAY 
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» MACHINERY. 
Send for circular. JOHN J. McGOWEN, Ithaca, N.Y 
Every Farmer 
who wants to SAVE his Pota¬ 
toes from the Potato Bugs, 
should at once get one of my 
PARIS-CREEN 
SrillllKLEIIS. 
(Gray’s Patent.) 
If tried once he will 
never be without It. 
Bight to ten acres can 
be sprinkled with It 
dally. It saves half of 
the Paris - green and 
time against any other 
process or method, 
Order early. Write for 
prices, testimonials and 
circulars to 
E. GOETTSCHE,Mfr. 
1049 Milwaukee Ave.. 
Chicago, Ill 
DON’T POISON 
YOUR SELF 
AND ANIMALS 
WITH DRY POWDKR. USE 
Bigelow’s Liquid 
PARIS-GREEN orlONDON-PURPLE. 
It Is SURE DEATH to Potato Bugs, Cinch Bugs, 
Curcullo, Canker, Cotton Worms, etc. Put up In One 
Pound Tin Cans, two dozen In a case, hermetically 
SEALED. Cheaper and better than the dry forms. 
Price, per case of two dozen. 14 .50; per dozen cans, 
$2 36; per can. 25 cents. Full Directions with each can. 
PERFECTLY SAFE, Impossible to Inhale while 
preparing It for use. Mingles freely when put with 
water and never settles. Nothing to clog up the 
nozzle or sprinkler. lie sure and use the Liquid, and 
avoid the danger of getting poisoned. One can suffi¬ 
cient to poison 180 gallons of water. 
MANDFACTCBED BY 
BIGELOW & CO., 
716-718 Larrabee Street, Chicago, Ill. 
Our 1894 PERKINS’ STEEL 
GALVANIZED POWER and 
PUMP¬ 
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PERKINS 
MILL 
WITH GRAPHITE BOXES AND STEEL 
TOWER. Prices satisfactory. 
Warrant covers all points. In¬ 
vestigate before buying. Cata¬ 
logue free. 
PERKINS WINIP MILL CO., 
THE GARRETT PICKET AND 
WIRE FENCE MACHINE 
Weaves to the posts. A universal 
favorite. Thousands In uie. Guar* 
anteed. Freight paid. Agenie 
are reporting big sales. Machines, 
Wire, etc., at wholesale direct 
from factory to Farmers. 
Catalogue free. Address the man¬ 
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MAN8F1ELU, OHIO. 
NEWPORT NURSERY CO., 
NEWPORT, R. 1. 
Trees, Shrubs, Roses, 
Rhododendrons, 
Azaleas, French Gannas. 
A full line of Evergreens—Native and Imported. 
Apples, Pears, Quinces. Currants, Peaches, Plums, 
Cherries and small Fruits. 
Plants for the seaside grown In seaside exposures, 
A LARGE VARIETY OF 
HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
Write for Catalogues and Circulars. 
FAY CURRANTS. 
Fine yeaillng plants, $40.00 per 1,000; $5.00 per 
hundred. CUAS. L. MOSHER, Nunda, N. Y. 
SEED POTATOES. 
sixty-five best varieties. Good stock; moderate 
prices. CHA8. W. FORD & CO.. Fishers, Ont. Co., N.Y. 
FREEMAN POTATOES 
aPBICE REDUCED. Bushel, $1.50; barrel, $4.00, 
containing 175 pounds net. Order at once at these 
low prices. Address 
CLAYTON HOLL, New Berlin, Stark Co., O. 
