JUNE 4 
347 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
in fine condition for working all winter and 
spring thus far—mnd a thing unknown; no 
wasted rainy days. Crops have not materially 
suffered and just as faith in Nebraska weather 
begins to wane and farmers are reporting “ Crops 
not injured yet but soon will be,’’ the rain falls 
gently, soaking to the bottom of the furrows. 
Save a few counties in southwestern Nebraska 
and northwestern Kansas showers have been 
frequent. R. h. Cbane. 
NEwroRT, Orleans Co., Vt., May 20, 1878. 
The frost has struck you harder than it has 
us on the line of 45- north. Corn 6 inches high 
in my garden, shows no sign of frost—indeed the 
only things I have seen to indicate temperature 
below 32° were some Trilliums in a deep narrow 
valley or ravine near my house. I am on the 
shore of Lake Mempbremagog; up in the hillB we 
hear of sharp freezes in some spots. Potatoes 
are up, and orchard grass heading out. Pros¬ 
pects of a large apple crop for thosj who have 
orchards which are yet few, however, in this 
part of the State. Rut the researches of Pomo- 
logists are giving ns fruits hardy enough to carry 
orcharding one or two hundred miles further 
into the northern cold than has before been 
thought possible. T. H. Hoskins. 
Carrol C'o., Ky., May 17. 
Wheat, the all-absorbing theme of to-day, is 
holding its own against the rust; and is heading 
out finely, although in appearance at a few 
hundred yards distance it is quite ripe. What 
the effect will be the 41 oldest settlers " are un¬ 
able to tell. Were it not for the rust we would 
sot it down at 50 per cent, above an average at 
this date. Rains and fogs frequent, but the 
weather continues oool, so much so that corn is 
quite yellow and growing Blowly, although we 
have an unusually good stand. Fine prospect 
for apples, cherries, strawberries, in short for 
all fruit except peaches. Pastures 50 per cent, 
above average; stock in Bplondid condition. 
s. e. h. 
Carlton, Kcwannee Co., Wls., May 17. 
We have had a very wet, cold spring. The 
grain looks poor, and in many places is drowned 
out. Last week we had three hard frosts which 
did considerable damage. There are now three 
cheese factories in operation in this county, and 
they are a benefit to the farmers. Cows are 
cheap. There is but little “ blooded stook ” in 
the county. Wages are low and laborers are 
plentiful. The following are the prices paid 
here : Wheat, $1.06 ; potatoes, 30o.; hay, $10 ; 
butter, 12o.; eggs, 7c.; cows, good common, 
$20; graded, $25(®40. The factories pay 80 
cents per hundred pounds for milk. 
J. A. Whitaker. 
Windham, Portage Co., O., May 16. 
We have had rain here every day for 23 days, 
commencing Friday, April 10, eudlng Saturday 
May 11, aud winding up with a slight fall of 
snow on the 10th, and three frosts on the nights 
of the 12th, 13th aud 15th; that of last night 
being bard enough to form ice upon water. 
Early potatoes are killed. Homo fear it has in¬ 
jured the fruit crop. No corn planted yet. 
Wheat is lookiug splendid. Good prospects for 
a heavy hay crop. Corn, 30c. per bushel; pota¬ 
toes, no demand at 25c.; oats, le. per pound; 
butter, 12j^@14c. per pound; eggs, 9c. per 
dozen. Clinton Hioley. 
Owensboro, Ky., May 14. 
We are having cool weather now—plenty of 
frost last night. The two weeks of May past 
have been cool and rainy. First planting of 
coru looks well; the crop about all planted. 
Tobacco plants scarce; wheat got the rust very 
badly on the blados, bnt the stalks, so far as I 
have observed, aro healthy. A great deal of un¬ 
easiness is felt iu regard to the crop. My short 
experience is that so long ai the stalk is healthy 
tho grain is not materially damaged by rust on 
the blades. In article on “Kitchen Garden," 
May 4, instead of “ lay by ” sweet potatoes etc. 
it should bo Irish. j. w. s. 
Brown Co., Wls., May 15. 
Crop Prospects. —Whoat is generally looking 
well; some on high and dry locations remarka¬ 
bly so; some on low ground is beginning to 
look yellow; on the whole, it looks well and 
there is about double tho usual acreage sown in 
the county. It has been pretty wet for oats, 
but they aro not all d< ne for and we shall 
probably have an average crop. Corn and potato 
planting has juBt begun. The winter was 
rather rough on winter rye, but where not 
winter-killed, it is doing well. van. 
Whitney’s Point, Broome Co., N. Y„ May 20 . 
The 11th and 12th cold and squally with now 
and then snow. Wind north-northwest; 18tb, 
14th and 15th, frost; fruit as yet uninjured; 
wind north-uorthweBt. Thormometer averaging 
80° at sunrise ; raining to-day; wind south. 
Wheat very large; potatoes, 20c.; oatB, 33c.; 
eggs, 9o. per dozen; butter, 15o. per pound. 
m. b. p. 
Reynolds, Rock island Co., ill,, May 13 . 
On the mornings pf 13th and 14th every thing 
was white with frost. Nothing badly damaged 
however, except beans and tomatoes, as far as I 
have heard. c. h. 
Rural Grounds, May 25. 
Weather cold at night—cloudy. Three-quar¬ 
ters of the Strawberry crop blighted by frost. 
Plenty of rain. Sunshine is needed and warmer 
nights to forward melons, etc. 
WiNNEsnRiK, McPherson Co., Kans., May 14. 
We have corn, wheat, oats, pork and-so-forth, 
but can get no money for them; at least not 
more than enough to pay expenses aud hardly 
that. e. A. e. 
WHAT THEY SAY OF IT, 
TWELFTH WEEK. 
TI10 Rural Cricket to be Withdrawn, posi¬ 
tively, the 1 st of July. 
The most Liberal and Valuable Present ever 
offered by any Journal. 
All ARE PLEASED AMD THE RURAL IS HAPPY! 
The clock reached me this week ; and I 
thought myself sadly sold when I could not set 
it going ; bnt I soon found I had wound it too 
tight. It now works charmingly, and I cannot 
say enough in its favor. 11 . b. c. 
Lisle, Broom Co., N. Y., May 3 , 1878. 
The “Cricket” was received in good condi¬ 
tion, bnt it gains time rapidly. I will take it to 
some reliable person and have no doubt but that 
the trouble can bo remedied. My thanks for the 
dock. a. m. n. 
Bath, Pa., April 26th, IS78. 
The " Cricket " came to baud just one week 
ago to-day. We are indeed much pleased with 
it. Wo find it all that you represented it to be, 
and think it by far the most useful premium 
ever offer by a paper. g. m. s. 
Duluth, Minn., May IS, 137S. 
The clock came safely to hand yesterday morn¬ 
ing, and it is a real beauty. I am much pleased 
with it. I have wound it up and it has been tick¬ 
ing away like a good fellow. I believe it will 
keep good time. Please accept thanks for it. 
Shrewsbury, York Co., Pa., May 14, ’78. . 1 . m. l. 
The little “Cricket" reached me B&foly. I 
am more thau pleased. I am just delighted 
with it. I thank you very much for this special 
favor. I shall not cease my friendly efforts in 
securing subscribers whenever an opportunity 
offers. * Maria H. 
Grand Ruptds, Mich., April 30th, '73. 
An apology is due for neglect in acknowledg¬ 
ing the receipt of the Rural “ Cricket ” sent to 
our address, April 1st. *Twas an agreeable sur¬ 
prise and is thus far appreciated. We shall not 
be able very soon to supply its place with a more 
desirable gift, and for it pleaBo acoept our 
thankB. Mb. & Mbs. E. G. S. 
East Randolph, April 30th, JS78. 
The “ Cricket " yon sent mo arrived on time, 
all safe. I wound it up and set it up by the 
side of our old “ Seth Thomas" and it ran right 
away from tho old fogy; gained an hour in 24. 
I have had quite a time in getting the lad 
“ toned ” down, but it is all right now, and runs 
exactly with old “ Seth." The accompanying 
order for another is the result of the affair. 
Lansing, Mich., May 1 , '78. 0 . w. c. b. 
TnE “ Cricket ” was received in duo time safe 
and sound, and I return you sincere thanks. I 
have received many valuable premiums from the 
Rural, aud each has been worth more than the 
“ Cricket,” yet I was never more pleased with 
any than I was to receive this, and, as all pre¬ 
miums have been just as represented, I have no 
doubts concerning the “ Cricket." h. j. s. 
Carlisle, N. Y., May 6, lsre. 
The Rural “ Cricket ” arrived here safely the 
30th ult., aud I am very much pleased with it. 
It is just what it is represented to be—au accu¬ 
rate time-piece, and a very pretty ornament. It 
is the most noisy cricket I have ever heard, aud 
in it our old family clock will have a very for¬ 
midable rival. Many good wishes for the Rural 
New-Yorker, e. l. c. 
Skaneateles, N. Y„ May 3, 1878. 
The “ Cricket” came all safe. It exceeds our 
expectations. We purchased one last autumn 
for our daughter who needed a clock in her 
school-room, for three dollars. We were de¬ 
lighted with that, but we would not exchange 
the “ Cricket" for il. We return many thanks 
for it; also for the package of flower seeds re¬ 
ceived from you last winter. I hope to be able 
to offer flower seeds to the readers of the Rural 
another year. We have never taken a paper 
that gave us the pleasure we receive from the 
Rural. We read it thoroughly and then mail it 
to our sons who are hoping soon to bo able tq 
subscribe for it. Mrs. F. E. F, ‘ 
Lawrence, Kansas, April 2H, 'is. 
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