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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
July 6 
Salt for Cabbage Worms. 
J. E. II., Columbus, O.—My method of 
destroying cabbage worms, has been to 
drop a pinch of common salt in each 
head, as the worms begin to work. I 
have used it for years, witli good results. 
M. V. S.’s remedy is very good, had we 
no careless people. Many may use Paris- 
green too late, and the city people must 
suffer. I know of several such cases ; 
no such cabbage for me. 
Silo Probably Not Air-Tight. 
L. D. G., STEDMAN, N. Y.—Doctors can 
better give the diagnosis of a case if they 
can see the patient. Silos are very often 
defective where the boards and timber 
join the mason woi'k. S. L. M. says : 
“ My poorest ensilage was below the 
board siding, and in the cornel’s, espec¬ 
ially of the sills and stone and cement 
work.” I would assume that the work 
had not been properly done ; that there 
are places where the silo is not air-tight. 
If that be the case, the l’esult would be 
just as described. I would not like to 
have the ensilage come in contact with 
the sills of the silo. 
Mason work, unless thoroughly ce¬ 
mented on the inside, is found to be 
vei’y unsatisfactoi'y for the preservation 
of ensilage. I would suggest that about 
one foot of the bottom of the boai’ding 
where it joins the wall, be lathed, then 
spi’ead 1% to 2 inches of cement on the 
face of the stone work, continuing up the 
boarding as far as lathed, l'ounding the 
corners as much as possible. The silo 
would then be perfectly air-tight. 
Can’t Kill Crimson Clover. 
G. T., Little Britain, N. Y.—I have 
been quite interested in the articles on 
Crimson clovei\ I sowed some in the 
spring last year, on a piece of black loam 
which overflows in the winter and spi'ing 
so that sometimes there is water and ice 
on it. I sowed Crimson clover, coim and 
millet all together, to see whether I 
could subdue the wild grass. The clover 
and corn came, but the millet did not. 
The drought was so long and sevei*e that 
I turned the cows on it, and they ate the 
corn and clover into the very ground ; 
then I plowed and harrowed it down, 
and sowed it to grass, never expecting 
to see any more of the clover ; but be¬ 
hold. when I was going over the patch 
about June 1,1 found old Crimson clover 
still on top, about IS inches high and 
in bloom. I also sowed my potato ground 
with it after digging my potatoes. It 
was very late and dry, so 1 did not get a 
good stand ; but what came, stood the 
winter and was all right and looking 
well when I plowed it under for pota¬ 
toes. 1 shall sow it in my corn when 1 
work it the last time, and give it a better 
trial. Is the seed that I have good, as 
it is two yeai’s old ? I counted over 20 
stalks from one seed. 
R. N.-Y.—Yes, we think that seed will 
answer. 
A New Barrel Head. 
H. C., Poughkeepsie, N. Y.—An ap¬ 
plication has just been made fora pateut 
on a barrel head to be made in shipping 
apples, which is thought by some fruit 
growers to be a good thing. The object 
of this invention is to keep the apples 
fi’om slinking about in the barrels. It is 
a well-known fact to apple packers and 
shippers, that to insure safe transporta¬ 
The new idea is to put a head into the 
barrel, small enough to drop easily down 
on the apples; between this and the 
head proper, are several coil springs, 
with sufficient strength and tension to 
take up what slack may occur by shak¬ 
ing or shrinking, thus keeping them from 
rolling in the barrels, and at the same 
time pressing the head into the barrel 
instead of squeezing the fruit between 
unyielding surfaces. The springs will 
take up the pressure, and will lessen the 
danger of bruising the apples while 
heading the barrel. 
More About Bean Culture. 
G. G. I)., Oakfield, N. Y.—The main 
object in bean culture is to have the 
gi'ound fitted in extra good shape before 
planting. The time is past when it is 
necessai’y to hoe beans by hand, as by 
having the soil well fitted befoi’e plant¬ 
ing, using a weeder just before the 
beans are up, and once or twice after 
ward, and thoi'oughly cultivating them, 
they will be clean without hoeing. Of 
course the weeder is something new to 
be used in beans, but it is a success, and 
a very inexpensive tool for the work it 
perfoi-ms. A very important feature is 
to know the very best way to plant the 
beans. A bean planter would naturally 
be advocated as the best tool to use, but 
my experience has been that a good 
grain drill has less objectionable feat¬ 
ures ; more beans can be raised on an 
acre planted with a drill than with a 
planter, and one can cultivate much 
closer to the rows. 
When it was necessary to pull beans 
by hand, the planter was all right so as 
to have them in hills; but experience 
has demonstrated that the bean planter 
is a thing of the past, as the results of 
hill culture are unsatisfactoi'y. More 
stones and dry lumps ai'e left on the 
row than with a drill, although work 
done with a grain drill is not entirely 
satisfactory. 
Oroughtproof Strawberries. 
A. C. W., Roscoe, III.—I have been 
much interested in reading the discus¬ 
sion about frostproof strawberries, but 
think that the frost must have been 
heavier here than in some of the locali¬ 
ties mentioned. A light protection of 
cloth would not have been enough, as in 
some instances, plants in cold frames, 
covered with glass, were frozen to the 
ground. We have suffered more from 
drought, though, than fi-om the frost, 
and 1 would like to have some of the 
readers of The R. N.-Y. tell which varie¬ 
ties are best during a dry season. The 
Haverland and the Windsor Chief have 
w ithstood both freezing and dry weather 
the best in this locality. The Windsor 
Chief leads as a late berry here. It 
usually sells for about two cents per 
quart above the price of other berries. 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
The Rural New-Yorker. 
In the Morning 
At this season many people complain that 
they ai*e tired, and that the night has not 
given them rest and sleep. It is because 
the blood is not in the right condition. It 
should be purified,enriched and vitalized, 
and given nourishing power by the use of 
Hood’s Sarsaparilla 
which is the one great blood purifier. 
By making pure, rich blood, Hood’s Sar- 
saparilla overcomes That Tired Feeling. 
PJ|| C the after-dinner pill and 
1IUUU * rllli family cathartic. 25. 
tion, the fruit must be well packed so 
as to leave no room for the apples to 
shake. It is also understood that all 
T hree crimson ramblers,< tu 
The greatest Rose novelty offered in years. | 
By mail postpaid. Plant now. “■ 
ELLWANGER & BARRY, Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N, Y. 
apples shrink shortly after packing and 
some kinds even to such an extent as to 
make them xinfit for shipment. In ship¬ 
ping apples to Europe where large 
quantities are piled together, and with 
the extra heat of the engine, apples are 
sure to shrink, and unless well packed 
and perfect fruit, they are liable to x’each 
their destination in poor condition. 
THE BRANDYWINE 
STRAWBERRY 
has now produced a full-crop for the sixth consecutive 
season. Plants ready July 15, that with care will 
make a good matted row for next season’s fruiting 
For prices address the originator, 
EDWARD T. INGRAM, West Chester, Pa. 
Leggett’sParis-Green or Powder Gun 
No plaster or water required. From \4 pound to one 
C 3 --a pound of Green pet acre is 
hJ I ■( IS sufficient for potatoes and 
^ ' /fiat) 0 other vegetables. Ten acres 
? fe.1 covered per day. THE GUN 
* will distribute evenly any 
k MR-Waajl'. . & quantity you wish. LONG 
oi TUBES for ORCHARD WOEK 
Easier and 
Market Gardeners, Florists, 
PLANTERS, 4 FRUITGROWERS, 
SAVE YOUR yH PLANTS FROM 
‘ &X, BUGS and 
DROUTH, 
2 wIth each Gun - 
~ --* ra * better than spraying. 
Leggett's Fungiroid.a powdered Bordeaux Mixture. 
Leggett's Paris-green and Fungiroid Compound pre¬ 
vents Blight and destroys Insects in one operation. 
Circular on Application. 
LEGGETT & BROTHER, 301 Pearl St., New York. 
IQf CooH Crop 1895. 400 bushels 
fcl OCGll for sale. This seed 
!, and is guaranteed free from all 
CLARENCE W. HAZEL, 
Cheswold, Kent County, Del. 
One Horse Farm, Garden, Flower-Bed & Lawn SPRAYER. 
(Capacity 150 gal., I in. tires). Most practical device for the 
DISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID MANURE, 
PARIS GREEN OR OTHER LIQUID MATTER, 
ON POTATO VINES, YOUNG TREES, ETC. 
FOR WATERING CELERY PLANTS, 
Can be readily adjusted to apply the stream directly on 
one or two rows at a time, or for watering any other 
VEGETABLES PLANTED IN ROWS. WILL NOT 
C1.UU. Easy TO OPERATE. FLOW OK WATER REGU¬ 
LATED FROM DRIVER’S SEAT. Write, mentioning this 
pnper, for illustrated catalogue and price, to 
STUDEBAriER BROS. MFG. CO.. South Bend, Indiana. 
(The Largest Vehicle Makers in the World.) 
Branch: 205 and 207 Canal Street, New York City. 
was grown by me. 
weed seeds. < 
PRIMQAN THOMAS McKLKOY, European 
ummoun g ec dCommission Merchant. Mercan- 
Pl nUCD tile Exchange Building. Harrison St., 
uLUVEn N. Y. The largest importer of Crimson 
Clover in the U. S. Write for price. To Dealers Only. 
ONE-HORSE DOUBLE ROW 
SEED THAT GROWS. 
New crop. American grown. Tested Seed, 
$5.50 $ 100lbs.; $3 $ 50lbs.; 75c. $ 10 lbs., including 
VAUGHAN’S SEED STORE, 
26 Barclay St., New York. 
SEND FOR PRICE LIST. TURNIP SEED, Etc. 
DISTRIBUTOR. Send for Circular. 
Address J. W. SPANG LEU, York. Pa. 
GREATEST THINGS IN AGRICULTURE 
Crimson Clover, Cow Peas and Winter 
Oats. Send for new descriptive catalogue 
before purchasing seed. A. N. BROWN, Grower 
and Dealer, Wyoming, Kent County, Del. 
CRIMSON CLOVER 
Hardy, American-grown seed, 25 cents per pound, 
postpaid; 10 pounds or more at 12 cents per pound; 
per bushel, $5, free on board cars or express. 
Turnip Seed. Rutabagas, Buckwheat, Seed Wheat, 
etc., at growers’ prices. Send for Special Whole¬ 
sale Prices. FRANK H. BATTLES, 
Seed Grower, Rochester, N. Y. 
A All III fclf* MACHINERY and SUPPLIES, 
UAnnillU D. G. TRENCH CO., Chicago, Ill 
and Farnham N. Y. Mention this paper 
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Send for free catalogue — ■ , 
and full particulars. b-. il 
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MFG. CO. No.4 MainSt. 
Mt. Gilead. Ohio. c 
. Special circular free 
Dover, Delaware. 
The Farmers’ New AID 
SLAYMAKER & SON 
Crimson Clover- 
dean pedigree seed crop of 1895. DELAWARE 
FRUIT EXCHANGE, S. II. DERBY, Woodside. Del. 
CRIMSON CLOVER J 6 a">““ ?*»!?! 
grown Crimson Clover Seed in the United States, 
is JOSEPH E. HOLLAND. Grower and Jobber, Mil¬ 
ford, Del. Write for prices. 
MACHINERY 
Hydraulio, Knnckle Joint and Screw I 
Presses^Gratera. Elevators, Pumps, tfr 
etc. Send for Catalogue. jsSfe 
BOOMER & BOSCHEROlMS 
PRESS CO 
118 W.Water St., SYIIACUSkTn.Y, 
CRIMSON CLOVER SEED 
1895 Crop. Those intending to sow should secure 
Delaware-grown Seed at once. Price reduced. Write 
for particulars, stating quantity desired. 
GEO. H. MURRAY, Viola. Kent Co., Del. 
Crimson Clover Seed has visited my 
farm and knows that my seed is pure and fresh. My 
clover is better than ever this year. 
E. H. BANCROFT, Camden, Del. 
il TUI,' PU A VrU'D” For family use. Cheapest in the 
HIL VillAilbLlV market $3.50, $6 and $10. Ciro 
EASTERN MEG. CO., 257 S. 5th St., Phila., Pa 
Crimson Clover 01 ^ 01 
Place orders NOW for choice pedigree seed of my 
own growing. Guaranteed free .from weeds. Ready 
July I. Market price. Catalogue free. 
E. G. PACKARD, Seed Grower, Dover, Del. 
uimmi luiiMSMi; 
CIDER, and FRUIT JELLIES. Has 
a comgated pan over tirebox, doubling 
boiling capacity; small interchange¬ 
able syrup pans (connected by 
siphons), easily handled 
for cleansing and 
storing; and a per- 
feet automatic 
regulator. The 
Champion is as W 
great an improve- /Khf 
ment over the iSBj 
Cook pan as the yB 
latter was over the 
old i.on kettle hung on a fence rail. 
For hay, ensilage, green manuring, fall, winter and 
spring pasturage. We offer best new crop, hardy 
Delaware-grown seed, recleaned and thoroughly 
cured at low prices. New circular, describing habits, 
growth and uses of Crimson Clover; also other clover 
and grass seeds, for summer and fall planting. Val¬ 
uable new varieties of Winter Wheat. Turnip Seed, 
etc., with prices, free to all. 
W. ATLEE BURPEE & CO., Philadelphia, Pa. 
Catalogue 
Free. 
HUDSON, OHIO, & MONTREAL, Quebec. 
The most valuable crop in existence. 
It beads the list for Green manuring, equally 
valuable for Hay, Pasture, and Silage. Our home 
grown acclimated seed succeeds everywhere and 
on all kinds of soil when sown in July, August or 
September. We have the largest crop of seed 
ever grown in this country. It will pay you 
lo get our prices before ordering and 
ask for our descriptive circular, mailed FREE. 
JOHNSON &. STOKES, Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa 
strawberries 
2,000,000 Celery Plants. Plants anl 
1,000,000 Cabbage Plants, undermyc 
next Season from our 
Pot-grown Plants. 
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We have a Fine Stock of all kinds of Trees and Plants. 
AT LOWEST PRICES FOR BEST STOCK. 
Send for Beautifully Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue. 
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