THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
May 12 
As We Go To Press. 
“ GETTING THERE.” 
The attention of our advertisers is in¬ 
vited to the following note : 
I)K8 Moines, Iowa, April 18, 1834. 
ItrRAL Nkw-Yokkeh: 
Gentlemen: Enclosed find draft for f42, being In 
fall for adveitlslng during the past eeason. We are 
both surprised and p eased that a paper as far Hast 
as yours has given us such gocd results, as our past 
experience has proved that Eastern papers do ns but 
little good. We have had about 700 answers from 
the advertisement we put In The Uckal New- 
Yokkeu. Yours truly. 
IOWA SEED COMPANY, 
Chas N. Page, General Manager. 
Now, gentlemen, that is the general ver¬ 
dict this year. The R N. Y, is not a 
sectional paper—its readers are every¬ 
where. The great West was largely peo¬ 
pled from New England and New York. 
The R. N.-Y. went West in the pockets 
of the sturdy folks who have gone West¬ 
ward Ho! in the last 50 years. The 
paper is still d^ar to their children and 
grandchildren. That is why we have a 
fine Western circulation, and always will 
have. Gentlemen, the columns of The 
R. N.-Y. are open to you—at our regular 
rates. ., 
i i i 
The following note comes from Panuco, 
Mexico: 
I wrote you a little more than a year ago to recom¬ 
mend me where to buy White I.cghorns You refer¬ 
red my letter to Mr. WyckolT, and I now want to 
thank you for your kindness as, In consequence, we 
have a couple of hundred tine laying birds. 
This man bought five birds. In one year 
you see he has raised over 200 laying 
birds. That speaks volumes for Mexico 
as a poultry country. Think of it, ye 
Northern poultrymen 1 Same of you 
may have been saying that Mexico is a 
lazy man’s country. That doesn’t look 
like it If any one can beat that cross 
of Mexican climate and White Leghorn, 
we offer him the space to chronicle the 
fact, if we have to leave out advertising 
to do it. The lesson is so plain that a 
person can read it on the dead run. 
Rlood will tell its story anywhere. 
§ ? ? 
That is true, but advertising must go 
with the blood in order to make a com¬ 
plete team. How are people going to 
know that you are in the blood business 
unless you blow a blast on your horn 
and notify them of the fact ? Doesn’t 
the hen advertise every egg she lays ? 
Go to the hen and be wise. Come to The 
R N.-Y. and advertise. And before we 
leave the hen question see this : 
The Business Hen, Cloth, $0.75 
R. N.-Y. rest of 1894, .60 
^ $ I .oo 
That tells the story of what we are pre¬ 
pared to do. For $1 we will send the 
book and the paper. Do you want more 
than that ? Well, we don’t like to argue 
with unreasonable men, so we will let 
you think it over in silence. Ask your 
neighbor what he thinks about it. 
WE WANT TO KNOW, YOU KNOW I 
ff ymi don't see what you want, ask for it. 
Macon County, Mo.—M arch came like a lamb 
and stayed so until about the 2 .'>th, when the ther¬ 
mometer went to one degree below zero. Fruit of 
neatly every kind Is killed except currants, goose¬ 
berries and some other small fruits. Hose bushes 
were leaUng out nicely, but were put back at least a 
month. Many Hybrid Teas were kl’led to the ground. 
The cllmDlng ro>es that stood It best were Gem of 
the Prairies, Queen of the Prairies, and Baltimore 
Belle; others were injured more or less. Welgelas 
and DeutzTas of all kinds were killed to the ground. 
Hydra gea Panlculata grandiliora, Caiycanthus, 
Syrlngas, Spiraeas, Barberries, were uninjured. 
Golden-leaved honeysuckle and Halleana honey¬ 
suckle were killed to the ground. I have lost 20 
most beautiful Halleanas; they lived through the 
winter all right, but the zero weather the last of 
March killed them. They were leahcg out nicely to 
the top branches. If The U. N.-Y. has another, 
watch and see If It Is not alter the leaves start In 
the spring that It is killed. o. w. d. 
Will paper bags protect fruit sets and will mos¬ 
quito net wraps closed down to the branches at the 
ends, protect the bearing portions of limbs from cur- 
cullos and birds? f. k. i>hoenix. 
ANS.—We would answer yes as to the paper 
bags, and no as.to the netting. 
Carholinkum Avenakius.—W hat Is the value of 
the wood-preserving paint or stain called “ Carbo- 
llneum Avenarlus”? It Is sold by a Urm in New York 
city. As represented by them. It lathe most valuable 
wood preservative In existence. h, o, o. s. 
ANS,—We are unacquainted with the merits of this 
article, but would be glad to hear from any reader 
who can enlighten us. 
Deadening Trees —When is the best time to 
deaden forest trees such as maples, so that they will 
not send up water sprouts from the roots ? .i. r d. 
Centralis, Kan. 
Ans.—I n the summer when In vigorous growth Is 
generally considered the best time. We would like 
the experience of our readers on this question. 
Preserving Eggs again.— With eggs from 3 to 12 
cents a dozen a part of the year and from 20 to 30 the 
rest of the year, it seems that It should be profitable 
to keep them from the time of plenty to the time of 
scarcity. In winter we see quotations of ‘'cold storage 
eggs.” “limed eggs,"’ “icehouse eggs” and perhaps 
other quotations. I would like a minute description 
of the cold storage process, atd whether It would be 
practicable to use In a small way In a country town. 
READER. 
ANS.-A brief, but complete description of several 
different processes of preserving eggs was given in 
The U. N.-Y. of April 21. page 257, first column. The 
cold storage process Is Impracticable on a small 
scale, as the expense would be too great. “ Ice¬ 
house" eggs are kept much the same as those In cold 
storage, though It Is not possible In an ordinary ice¬ 
house to keep so even a temperature as In a regular 
cold storage house. 
Dwarf Essex Kape.—W here can I buy Dwarf 
Essex rape seed ? L. m. d. 
ANS.—Of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich., or 
Vaughan’s Seed Store, Chicago or New York. 
Cakuage Wor.ms.— 1. Is Pyrethrum powderasure 
cure for the green cabbage worm? 2 . IstheWlnnlg- 
stadt, as some claim, proof against the worm? 3. 
Can wood ashes be applied to onions and other vege¬ 
tables after they are up, and be worked into the 
ground ? .i i.. n. 
Iowa. 
ANS.—1. Yes. If fresh and pure. 2. No. but the 
heads grow so compactly that they are injured less 
by Us attacks than the varieties with beads of looser 
growth. 8 . Ves. and tnls Is an excellent way to apply 
a part of the fertilizers used on any such crop. For 
onions, especially. Is It a good plan to apply fertilizer 
as the bulos begin to form. 
New Celery Culture; Troy Seedling Pota¬ 
toes.—!. What does The B. N.-Y. think of seitltg 
celery In rows IB-lncbes apart In rich ground nod 
cul'lvailng without hilling to store for winter use? 
2. What kind of a potato Is the Troy seedling as to 
quality and productiveness 7 G. b. k. 
Carey, O. 
ANS.—1. Too far apart. Better set In rows not over 
one foot apart, with the plants seven to nine 
laches apart in the row. On rich soil, with plenty 
of water, this Is an excellent method. Our friend 
should have the New Celery Culture. In which this 
method Is fully described; 20 cents from this office. 
2 . Some of the Introducers, at least, don’t have much ( 
to say about Its quality, but lay great stress on its 
produc.lveness. It Is also said to be blight proof 
and bug proof. It la worthy of trial. From the de¬ 
scriptions, It Is very late, much like the old Peach- 
blow Ih this respect. 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Bubal New-Yobkee. 
Igbi 3 columMa] 
) IT IS ECONOTUIV ( 
? TO BUV THB BEST. \ 
( Columbias are built to I.vst. Riders know this; S 
( iluy see ibc lu nest old Columbias about \ 
/and do ing good service year after year. C 
/ T V Columbias are a. U also f 
) ^/^;^j^ji\^built to look ( 
j knows who<^' f>> *^ever ) 
f / I "F I bia. S 
/ lA] ^^tending purchaser ( 
/ (I'M Our catalogue for/ 
/ 1 / ''ill show's a line of > 
\ IV wheels all newly de- > 
/ j/' signed, which for attractive- \ 
f ^ ness excel any bicycle ever ( 
/ offered. It is free at our agencies, or we mail it C 
) for two two-cent stamps. / 
S POPE MFC. CO., S 
S Boston, New York, Chicago, Hartford. / 
T here is but one way in the world to be 
.sure of having the best paint, and that is to use only a well- 
established brand of strictly pure white lead, pure linseed 
oil, and pure colors.* 
The following brands are .standard “Old Dutch” process, and 
are always absolutely 
Strictly Pure White Lead 
‘ANCHOR” (Cincinnati). 
“JEWETT” (New York). 
“ARMSTRONG & McKELVY ” (Pittsburgh). “KENTUCKY” (Louisville) 
“ ATLANTIC” (New York). 
“BEYMER-BAUMAN” (Pittsburgh). 
“ BRADLEY ” (New York). 
“ BROOKLYN ” (New York). 
“ COLLIER ” (St. Louis). 
“ CORNELL ” (Buffalo). 
“ DAVIS-CHAMBERS ” (Pittsburgh). 
“ ECKSTEIN ” (Cincinnati). 
“FAHNESTOCK” (Pittsburgh). 
“ JOHN T.LEWIS & BROS. CO.” (Phila.) 
“ MORLEY ” (Cleveland). 
“ MISSOURI ” (SL Louis). 
“ RED SEAL ” (St. Louis). 
“SALEM” (Salem, Mass.) 
“ SHIPMAN ” (Chicago). 
“ SOUTHERN ” (St. Louis and Chicago). 
“ ULSTER ” (New York). 
“ UNION ” (New York). 
* If you want colored paint, tint any of the above strictly pure 
leads with National Lead Co.’s Pure White Lead Tinting Colons. 
These colors are sold in one-pound cans, each can being sufficient to tint 25 pounds of Strictly 
Pure White Lead the desired shade; they are in no sense rcadv-mixe<l paints, but a combination of 
perfectly pure colors in the handiest form to tint Strictly Pure While Lead. 
Send us a postal card and get our book on paints and color-card, free. 
NATIONAL LEAD CO., New York. 
Apple Scab, Pear Scab, Grape Rot, 
and other fuDgus diseases easily and cheaply prevented by the use of FUNGIIIENE. Does not stain or 
roughen the fruit like Bordeaux. Send for pamphlet. 
J. U. TIBBITS, 1213 Temple Street, Astoria, Long Island, N. Y. 
Buy your Paints direct. 
Save 40% 
We are manufacturers and sell 
direct to Corporations and Prop- 
erty Owners, in bulk, thus saving 
^^^* 23337 * II cost of package, also jobbers’and 
■ IH aT fl agents’commissions. We give ref- 
fl‘'fflMiGAiaTO||^A>c<]njoRt erences from those who have used 
our Paints for years, including cor- 
' pnrations and property owners in 
every section of the U. S. They are used extensively by rail¬ 
roads, and elevated railroads in New York, Brooklyn and 
Chicago. Also hv U. S. Government, and corporations in 
general, for the painting of their plants. They are the Recog¬ 
nized Standard for Quality. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
They are specified by Architects and Engineers Sold, any 
quahtitv, from i gal. iin"-n' 'l Write for samples and prices. 
NATIONAL PAINT WORKS, Williamsport. Pa. 
Asphaltum 
P.IKT-S IN ALL 1 
V^^COLORI-V;/ 
Distributes Paris-green, Flour Sulphur, bcndon- 
purpie. Beilebore. or any dry powner in any quan¬ 
tity desired. I or the 
Orchard, Vineyard or Potato Field. 
One acre of Potatoes covered per hour, using one- 
half to one pound of Paris-green. It Is simple and 
durable. Price, complete, as Illustrated, a|>7.0U. 
Send lor Circular. Headquarters on Paris-green, 
Hellebore and Whale Oil S^ap. 
IT POPS. 
Effervescent, too. 
Exhilarating, appetizing. 
Just the thing to build up the 
constitution. 
RFUSPRAIEREjlilK 
ULOl ON EARTH I U11 Vineyards. 
Will fSpray 30 ACRES of POTATOES a Day. 
* SPLENDID LAWN SPRINKLER. 
alciBtrated and Descriptive Catalogue Frte, Alsu Riggs' 
Gang Plow and Biggs’ Improved Furrower. 
THOMIIS PEPPIER. 
Hires’ 
Rootbeer 
Wholesome and strengthening, 
pure blood, free from boils or 
carbuncles. General good health 
—results from drinking HIRES’ 
Rootbeer the 3^ear round. 
Package makes five gallons, 25c. 
Ask 3’our druggist or grocer for it. 
Take no other. 
Send 2-cent stamp to the Charles E. Hires 
Co., 117 Arch St., Philadelphia, for beauti¬ 
ful picture cards. 
LANDS 
For Sale at Low Prices and on 
Easy Terms. 
The Illinois Central Railroad Companv offers for 
sale en easy term'' and at IOa- prices, 150 OOD acres of 
choice fruit, gardening, farm and grazing lands 
located in 
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. 
They are also largely Interested In, and call especial 
attention to the 600,000 acres of land In the famocs 
YAZOO DELTA OF MISSISSIPPI, 
lying along and owned bv the Yazoo and Mississippi 
Valley Railroad Company, and which that Company 
ocers at low prices and on long terms. Special In¬ 
ducements and facilities offered to go and examine 
these lands both In Soutbern Illinois and In the 
“Yazoo Delta,’’Miss. For further description, map and 
any Information, address or call upon E. P. SKENK 
Land Commissioner, No. 1 Park Bow. Chicago. Ill. 
W.&B. DOUGLAS, 
Middletown, Conn. 
Jiranch Houses; 
85&87 John St., NewYork, 
137 Lake St., Chicago, 
Manufacture the largest 
variety of 
PUMPS 
for Spraying and other 
purposes In the World. 
THE AQDAPULT. 
Sent Exp. c. o. D., net $5. 
Knapsack Sprayer. 
Sent Exp c. o. D., net, 114. 
.Send for full circular. 
, SPRAY YOURJI^EES. 
I INCREASE YOUR PROFITS., 
i SPRAYING PUMPS. 
? Pamphlets free on Application. 
^RUM5EY&C0.tio.5enecaraII^NY. 
01 iinniir a solid kerosene emulsion, readily 
nl lIliHl I r kcluble. non combusiltle and non- 
poisonous Insecuclde. Keepshen- 
houses. chickens and dogs free fiom lice, and borers 
and rabbits from trees, etc. 
COLUMBIA CJEMICAL WORKS, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
CANCER CURED. 
POSITIVELY NO PAIN. 
Knife or Plaster. 
A purely vegetable treatment which removes cancer, 
tumor, and scrofula. For particulars and clrcnlars, 
address U. H. Mason, M. D., Chatham, N. Y. 
.STEM 
^1Q 
CIDER 
Pure, Sweet, Healthful. 
Made from fruit juices. Will 
Y C Buys our $9 Natural Finish Baby CarriuM 
• I ij complete with plated steel wheels, axle, 
■ mm in ■ ■ keep for years wlthoutoturnlng 
to vinegar In any climate. Cost 7 cents per gallon. 
Excellent for table and beverage. You will be sure 
to like It. Send 91 for receipt, Easy to make. In- 
gredlenti gotten In any grocery. Address CHAM. 
FAGNE CIOEB CO., 170 Baoe St., Cincinnati, Ohio. 
spring, and one piece steam be*Dt handle. Hade of best mate- 
rial,fiDeljfiQishca,rcliftble,and guaranteed for S years. Shipped 
onlOdays^trial. FREIGHT PAID;no money requireaia 
advance. 75,000 in use. We are the oldest and bestkoown 
oonoem ofour kind, reliable and responsible. Referenoe 
fiimished atany tiat. Make and sell nothing but what we 
guarantee lobe asrepresented,sold at the lowest faetorr 
prices. WRITE TO-DAT for our largo FREE illustrated 
catalogue of latest designs aadstrlss published. 
redlenti KOlten In any grocery. Addresa CHAM* I ... 
AGNE CIOEB CO., 170 Bao. St., Cincinnati, Ohio. ' OXFORD MFC. 00., 340 Wsb.sh Ave., Chicago, III. 
CUT THIS OUT and send It to us with your name 
and address, and w*e will send you this elegant watch 
by express for examination. You examine It and if you 
consider it a bargain pay the express agent our sample 
price, $1.98. and It Is yours. Fine gold plate Chain 
and ( harm FRKK with each watch, also our written Goar, 
nntrr for 6 vrari. Write to-d»y,thlB mav not appear again. 
THE NATIONAL MFC.& IMPORTING CO., 
334 Dearhorn Street, Chicago, III. 
