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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
March 16 
Mu. Falconer, editor of Gardening', 
gives the following list which he has 
found during a long experience, to be 
the best pears to grow as dwarfs : Mar¬ 
garet, Gilfard, Clapp’s Favorite,-Bartlett, 
Seckel, Sheldon, Hose, Anjou. We 
would add to the above list for quince 
stock, Howell, Hardy and Angouleme... 
To those who intend to sow lawn grass 
seed this spring, we proffer a little ad¬ 
vice. There is nothing new about it. 
11 has been said many times. Still, it will 
be new to many, and if followed, will 
certainly prove of service, Never sow 
Timothy or oats “ to protect” the finer 
grasses, unless convinced that the weaker 
plant will grow more vigorously if par¬ 
tially starved by the rank-growing plant. 
Don’t sow clover—except it may be a 
little White clover—Orchard grass, Vel¬ 
vet grass (especially avoid the last—it is 
the worst weed that can be sown upon 
the lawn), Tall Oat grass, Meadow Fes¬ 
cue, Perennial Ilye grass, Italian Rye 
grass, Sheep's Fescue, Hard Fescue. 
Nearly all the seedsmen, as all know, 
sell lawn mixtures presented under 
various taking names. Some of these, 
as shown by careful examinations, con¬ 
tain no really objectionable kinds of 
seeds. The base of most of them is 
either .June grass or Red-top or both, 
which, for northern climates, are the 
very best kinds for lawns. 
Many years ago, our respected friend, 
Dr. VV. J. Real, examined the “ Fine 
Lawn Mixtures” from a number of lead¬ 
ing seedsmen. Here is one of the many 
results of the examination : 
June grass (Kentucky Blue).995 
Perennial Rye Grass.373 
Orchard grass.337 
Red-top.212 
Velvet grass. 22 
A few seeds of each of the following 
were likewise found: chess, plantain, 
sorrel, Timothy, crowfoot, shepherd’s 
purse. 
The above mixture was sold for $4 per 
bushel. It was valuable only for the 
June grass and Red-top it contained. 
Rut if we throw out all but these two, it 
would make the price equivalent to at 
least $6 per bushel. Why pay $6 for 
them when clean seed of either may be 
bought for about $2 a bushel ?. 
An Important Correction. —On page 
120 of the “Catalogue Number,” appeared 
an illustration of the new" and promising 
novelty, the Japan Mayberry, offered 
this season by many leading firms. The 
engraving was executed by Mr. A. Rlanc, 
a distinguished artist of Philadelphia, 
Pa. We are informed by a friend who 
has seen this plant in fruit in the grounds 
of the originator, Mr. Luther Rurbank, 
that it is not the Japan Mayberry at all. 
lie writes as follows: “ The cuts made by 
Rlanc, and used by several trustworthy 
firms in their catalogues, seem to me 
very much overdrawn in size, shape and 
manner of growth. The berries do not 
grow as large ; they do not grow in 
clusters, but always singly, one in a 
place, and do not ever present the ap¬ 
pearance shown in the cuts. I write 
this simply to post you, as you are gen¬ 
erally depended upon to expose horti¬ 
cultural frauds and exaggerations.” 
The writer of the above thinks highly 
of this Mayberry, mind you, good readers. 
The illustration is, as stated, not true to 
DROUGHT PROOF FIELD CORN. 
Here is something new. Despite 110 days with¬ 
out a drop of rain, Salzer’s new Yellow Dent corn 
yielded on a large acreage over 68 bushels per 
acre, while the Department of Agriculture reports 
the average yield on corn, but a trifle over 20 
bushels per acre in the United States. Now think 
of the possibilities of this corn in a good corn 
season ! It will go double this yield then or 136 
bushels. 
IT You Will Cut Tills Out and Send It 
with 14c. postage to the John A. Salzer Seed Com¬ 
pany, La Crosse, Wis., you will get free a package 
of this Drought Proof Corn and their mam¬ 
moth catalogue.— Adv. 
Nature, and a gross exaggeration in the 
respects pointed out. If the information 
of our friend is wrong, then we shall be 
glad to hear from Mr. Rurbank who 
deprecates more, perhaps, than any 
other individual, any misrepresentation 
of his “ new creations.” He is satisfied 
—and may well be—to let them rest 
wholly upon their own merits. 
In reply to our call, Mr. John J. Rlack, 
of New Castle, Del., sends us three fine 
specimens of a seedling of the Lady 
apple which originated upon his farm. 
These apples are just of the shape of the 
Lady, but twice as large and of better 
quality. He says that the tree is very 
productive, and the apple is a very long 
keeper. Thus we see from ample testi¬ 
mony, that seedlings of the Lady may 
produce varieties far more valuable than 
the parent. 
Scarlet Cashmere Turnip. —This, it 
is claimed, is even earlier than the Extra 
Early Milan, and is distinct in appear¬ 
ance. It is small, rarely exceeding three 
inches in diameter. The outer color of 
the turnip is a rich scarlet verging on 
crimson. The flesh is crisp, tender and 
very fine grained. 
(Continued on next page). 
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“ *1—10 Sorts Lovely Everblooming Roses. .50c 
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“ H— 4 Superb French Cannas, 4 sorts.50c 
“ K—10 Showy Geraniums, 10 sorts.50c 
“ L— 30 Fine Gladioli Flowering Bulbs. ...50c 
“ N— 10 Tuberoses, Double Flowering Size. .50c 
“ 0—10 Flowering Plants, 10 sorts.50c 
“ P —6 Hardy Ornamental Shrubs, 6 sorts. .50c 
“ Q— 6 Hardy Climbing Vines, 6 sorts.50c 
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“ 104— 8 Apple, 4 sorts.50c 
“ 105—2 Pear, 2 Cherry .50c 
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“ 107—8 Grapes, all Concords.50c 
“ 108—4 Gooseberries, 4 sorts.50c 
“ 100—10 Currants, 3 sorts.50c 
“ 110—30 Raspberries, 5 sorts.50c 
“ 111—50 Strawberries, 5 sorts.50c 
“ 113—1 each Japan Chestnut <fc Walnut. 50c 
“ 113—20 Blackberries, 4 sorts.50c 
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“ 44—12 Double and SingleFuchsias,all colors 50 e. 
“ 45— 6 Choice Hardy Shrubs, 6 sorts, . . -50 e. 
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