RURALISMS — Continued. 
early February, when the mercury fell 
nearly to zero, killed many strawberry 
plants. Thousands of rabbits were frozen 
in their beds. 
On June 30 last, we received from Mr. 
Stubenrauch several specimens of a new 
variety of peach, averaging 8 )4 inches in 
circumference one way, and 1% inches 
the other. They were perfectly ripe when 
received, and also perfectly sound, re¬ 
maining so for a day after. The color 
was a delicate yellow, mottled feebly 
with crimson. The delightful odor indi¬ 
cated Chinese blood. The flesh was very 
juicy, tender, melting and excellent for 
so early a peach, better than any in the 
New York market at that time. It origi¬ 
nated with Mr. Stubenrauch, who re¬ 
marks that in 1893, it carried safely to 
Kansas City, Mo., though the fruit ripened 
during a wet spell, 
during the cold snap before alluded to. 
every bud of the Alexander was killed, 
while only 25 
were injured. He has honored The R 
N.-Y. by naming it “Carman,” 
variety is being propagated as fast as 
possible, looking towards an early intro¬ 
duction . 
Can any of our friends inform us 
whether or not the Garber pear has a 
perfect blossom ?. 
Last year, Mr. E. VV. Reid, of Rridge- 
port, O., offered two premiums for 10 of 
the largest Timbrell strawberries. He 
was the introducer of this variety. E. C. 
Davis, of Northampton, Mass., secured 
first prize. A sworn statement shows 
that the 10 berries weighed one pound 
and nine ounces. The prize was $ 100 . 
The second prize was awarded to Wm. 
Hoover, of Glen wood Springs, Col. The 
10 berries weighed 21 ounces. The plants 
were set out in the spring of 1893. This 
entitled him to the second premium, viz ., 
1,000 Timbrell strawberry plants. At 
Mr. Reid’s request, Ruralisms has for¬ 
warded to the prizetakers Mr. Reid’s 
check for $100 and his order for 1,000 
plants. 
Our respected friend, E. P. Powell, of 
Clinton, N. Y., who has made a specialty 
of grapes for many years, writes us that 
if now he were planting another vine¬ 
yard, he would make every other vine 
Worden and Brighton. 
A friend whose name is withheld for 
obvious reasons, states that many firms 
sent him abridged catalogues in response 
to his applications by postal cards. In 
every instance, he mentioned The R. 
N.-Y. In one case, a large New York 
firm required a 20 -cent order for seeds be¬ 
fore they would send the regular edition, 
though his purchases from that firm 
alone last year amounted to over $ 20 . 
Our friend’s bills during 1894 for seeds, 
potatoes, etc., amounted to $177. He 
concluded his letter , “Verily there is a 
withholding that tendeth to poverty.”.. 
We are constrained to think that out- 
friend’s complaints are not quite fair. 
Some seedsmen and nurserymen adver¬ 
tise that they will send their catalogues 
free to all applicants. Manifestly if they 
did not do so, they would be the chief 
sufferers, since the recipients would 
assume that the abridged catalogue was 
time, are very popular with the up-town 
grocery men of New Yoi'k. No one hav¬ 
ing seen both varieties would mistake 
one variety for the other. 
Respectful notice is given that we 
shall not hereafter plant any potatoes, 
or other roots or vegetables, that come 
to us for trial, unless the name under 
which they are to be introduced accom¬ 
panies them. As has been stated several 
times, these trials are not made for the 
benefit of the introducer or originator 
alone. They are, in the main, made for 
the guidance of our readers. 
6 to 8 Acres 
Planted 
Per Day, and 
in one Operation. 
Absolutely 
Guaranteed. 
Plants 
Corn, 
Beans, 
Ensilage. 
Distributes 
Fertilizer. 
BELATED CATALOGUE. 
R. Johnston, Shortsville, N. Y.—A 
pamphlet of strawberries, raspberries, 
blackberries and currants. Two new 
strawberries are offered to which we 
would call especial attention, although 
we have not tried them. Champion of 
England is described as bearing berries 
of immense size—some of them measur¬ 
ing six inches in circumference, 14 ber- 
He now states that ries filling a quart basket. The vigor of 
the plant is said to be remarkable. Mr. 
Johnston claims that 74 quarts of berries 
were picked from one square rod of 
per cent of this new variety ground. The other variety is the Erie, 
~ ~ which it is claimed is the best “all 
and the ’ roun< l” berry in cultivation. Mr. John¬ 
ston in a personal note says : “ It is the 
most remarkable plant I ever saw, some 
young runners having three crowns.” 
Catalogue of potato and yf corn planting machinery Free. Address 
ASPiNWALL MANUFACTURING CO (i't Sabin Street, Jackson. 
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I O II la III ■ Ik ■ One man can do but one man’s work, a 
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S. L. ALLEN & CO 
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In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The rural New-Yorker. 
KEMPS MANURE SPREADER 
Spreads any kind of manure in any quan¬ 
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on what the machine will do in two min¬ 
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For Planting Tobacco, Sweet Potatoes, 
Cabbage, Tomatoes, &c. Six acres per 
day, wet or dry. Plants always set In 
water and at regular distances. 
LITTLE GIANT 
Horse Hoe and Cultivator. 
LOUDEN^ 
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With Patent Expanding Lever 
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The only expanding lever that the 
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Farmers will appreciate this im- 
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'x Can be used witli and with- 
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. Agents wanted in every 
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MH I I UUL« Also valuable information about 
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LOUDEN MACHINERY CO.. Fairfield, Iowa. 
Keeping in mind the needs of our custo¬ 
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^Iso “SUCCESS” JR. DIGGER saves and makes money 
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IMPROVED n nrr 
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PERFECT WORK, 
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WITH 
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Beans, I’eas 
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iTifSend for Circulars and Catalogue. 
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Stamp send for circu¬ 
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Mention this paper. 
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J KEYSTONE MFG. CO.. 
Sterling, Ill. 
^ We have Branch Houses well located. 
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ECLIPSE CORN PLANTER 
works on either SENDING! 
Timber wStompsI 
JvWill pull an ordinary^ 
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.ECLIPSE CORN PLANTER CO., 
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Makes a clean sweep of Two Acres at usitting- A 
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Sunnyslde Shetland Pony Farm. For catalogue ad¬ 
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