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ghum would be of the nature of an experi¬ 
ment, and it is unwise to experiment withjany 
new plant on a large scale. 
H. R., Clarence Center, N. Y. Which is the 
best treatise ou phonography and where can 
it be obtained? 
Ans.—W e cannot undertake to decide 
which is the best among several good ones each 
of which has its advocates who think it the 
best. Benn. hitman’s Manual of Phonog¬ 
raphy; A. J. Graham's Handbook of Standard 
Phonography and J. E. Munson’s Complete 
Phonograpber are all good, and all or any of 
them can be obtained through the nearest 
book-store or the American News Co., N. Y. 
City. 
B. S. O., Deer River. N. Y —Eight years 
ago I planted a hemlock hedge, parts of which 
I have had to re set once or twice, but it 
doesn’t grow fast enough. The soil is rich but 
heavy. What shall I do to stimulate its 
growth—manure or cultivate? 
Ans.—O ne mistake in planting hedges is 
that the plants are set too close together. If 
the soil is rich, all you can do is to keep the 
surface mellow and clean. 
W. A. T., Flattsmouth, Neb., What good 
work on poultry has designs and plans of in¬ 
cubators '! 
Ans —Wright’s Practical Poultry Keeper, 
§2; Lewis’s Practical Poultry Book, $1.50; 
Burnham’s New Poultry Book; ?2. Any of 
these can be obtained either through the 
nearest book dealer, or from the American 
News Co., N. Y. All are good poultry books. 
E. S. M, Charlemont, Va. 1, When should 
the Rural B. Sorghum bo planted here? 2, 
Will the Crescent Seedling Strawberry bear 
fruit if no other strawberries are near? 
Ans.— 1, About May 1. 2, No, it is a pistillate, 
and needs perfect-flowering kinds to fertilize 
JANESVILLE, WIS. 
Mowers, Reapers, Grain Drills, Ac. 
The Best is the Cheapest , 
CROWN 
4 % MOWER. 
UNQUESTIONABLY THE BEST 
Sows Fertilizers Splendidly, 
It is very Accurate, 
It Regulates by Oog Wheels, 
It is Light Draft, 
It is Easily Managed, 
It is strictly flrst-oln.su in workmanship uml con¬ 
struction, Works to rbo entire satisfaction of every 
body wllO knows w hat a grain and fertilizer drill 
ought to do. Its sterling qualities have gained it 
a world wide reputation, and ell who appreciate 
excellence and accuracy, prefer the McoH kkky. 
Send for pamphlet. Mention this paper, 
». E. McSHIERY dl CO., 
WE OUARANTEEcATTPonrE?.Fl"| 
and exactly as represented. T ben wny not send now 
BICKFORD & HUFFMAN’S FARMER’S FAVORITE 
No equal array of most excellent and Imperatively 
needed qualities can be found In any other Grain 
Drill. Positive and accurate In its change of quan¬ 
tity. The moat uniform and continuous distributor 
I of Fertilizers. Light Draft. Positively balanced at 
work. All material used In Its manufacture first 
quality. The only drill with core continuous solid 
steel Axle. Manufactured by the 
Oldest Drill House in America. 
and by a corps of workmen educated to the busl 
ness. Finished with care and tastefully painted, It 
stands tn-duy where for thirty years our goods have 
stood: First tn merit; First In quality of manufacture 
lealers wherever Introduced. Send for circular. Exarn- 
NT) OUIi W AKKANTT COVKRS IT ALL AddPCSB 
G-en’l Agent, Maceclon, N. A. 
LEADER GRAIN DRILL 
High wheels, wide tires, and a perfect continuous 
force feed that Is warranted to sow accurately 
either fast or slow. , . 
The implements of our manufacture are made of the 
Best Materials, put together honestly, and finished 
in a workmanlike manner. „ 
We sell on liberal warranty, and Guarantee Satis¬ 
faction under all proper conditions. Agents wanted 
in all unoccupied territory. Send for circulars. Men¬ 
tion this paper. 
JiNESVLLE MACHINE CO., Janasvlile, Wis 
J., II. TV, Novi , Mich. Where could I get 
a setting of Transylvania hens’ eggs, and at 
what price ? 
Ans. —You could probably procure them 
from Europe through the Fanciers’ Agency, 
Cortlandt St., N. Y. We know of none in 
this country. 
H. H. 13. , Huntingdon, Conn.— What is the 
best breed of poultry if or egg production 
while confined in a yard? 
Ans.— The Black Hamburg, if eggs alone 
are considered. Two other queries are an¬ 
swered also where in 11 Querist ” of this issue. 
J. IL, Mechanics!)Ule, N. Y., Will a dust¬ 
ing of air-slaked lime be a remedy for rose- 
bugs on grape-vines; if not what will get 
rid of them? 
Ans. —We do not think lime will do any 
good. Hand-picking is all we can suggest. 
W. 1\, Rhea's Mill, Ark., sends for name 
a specimen of grass that grows thickly in his 
fields and garden. 
Ans. — Eragrostis poseoides, var. mega- 
stachia. Strong-scented or Pungent Meadow 
Grass. Cattle do not relish it. 
A. V. B., Newburgh, N. Y„ Where can I 
get the “Easy Lawn Mower ?” 
Ans. —It is made by Blair & Fish, Spring- 
field, Ma,ss. 
J. A. F., Indianapolis, Ind. —Where can 
Rice Corn be obtained i 
Ans. —Any large seedsman should be able 
to supply it. 
G. II. II., Austin, Texas. From whom can 
I get whale-oil soap? 
Ans. —From any seedsman and from most 
druggists. 
J. R. Try the Sharpless. Vigor in a straw¬ 
berry plant is bull’ a crop. 
A. C. D. The Hales of Glastonbury, Conn, 
are the introducers of the Souhegau Rasp¬ 
berry. 
I. M. C. Downing’s Ever-bearing Mulberry 
is for sale by all misery men. The color of the 
fruit is black and of the best quality. 
M. C. J)., Kalamazoo, Mich. We have tried 
the Albiou Spring Tooth Sulky, and find it a 
grand implement. Two of the springs may be 
removed without trouble for corn cultivation. 
See advertisement. The New York Seed Drill 
also advertised, we are now testing. Send for 
descriptive circular. 
Invented and patented by 
E, G, MATTHEWS 
Price $12, Boxed, 
With patent Combination Metal 
Dial that will not cor¬ 
rode or rust. 
SEND FOR FULL DESCRIP¬ 
TIVE CIRCULAR. 
Manufactured solely by 
THE HIGGANUM MTG CORPORATION, Higgamim, Conn., D. S. A 
GREATLY IMPROVED. In 
daily use In over 15,WX) dai¬ 
ries and factories. The Pi- 
on mots and the Standard. 
They have no equal. Made 
lu four styles, ten sixes each 
Skim automatically, with 
or wlthou t rinsing the cans. 
Four gold medals and 6sil¬ 
ver medal* for superiority. 
Also Davis Swing Churns, 
Butter Workers, Printers, 
&o. Send postal for circu¬ 
lars giving facts, figures 
_ and testimonials. 
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., Bellows Falls. Vt. 
EMPIRE GRAIN DRILL, 
force feed fertilizer 
L' c« 
re., tic wring. 
ATTACHMENT. 
Distributes all kinds of grain Evenly & Accurately. 
Drills Corn evenly lor Ifield Crop. 
Sows Phosphates without pasclag or clogging. Amount 
sown regulated by gear. 
ICO G-UHSS-WOR.K 1 
Send for Circular to EMPIRE DRILL CO., 
Box I, Shorisvllle, N. Y 
D O NOT SEND YOI B MILK to the factory, 
or buy any cans or pans uulil you have written 
for circulars, aud lull Informat ion of 
TOE FERGUSON BUREAU 
Mitchell* .Lewis & Co., Racine, Wis., US. A 
It sui passc-s all other systems In quantity and quality 
of butter. In ease and cleanliness of working; is 
endorsed by the best dairy authorities, tor circu¬ 
lars, price fists, anu valuable Information address 
The FERGUSON Alfg. Co., Burlington, \U 
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the union horse-power. 
WITH LEVEL TREAD 
Largest truck (7in.) wheels 
No Rode, fttulCbilleil Bearing* 
Guaranteed to produce 
more power with lex* ele¬ 
vation than any other. 
Also muiufuotarer* of the 
pmira TAMQSIET MILL, 
Climax Feed Cutters, 
TES23E2S3, CLEANSES,&o. 
W. L. BOYER & BRO. 
Philadelphia. Pa. 
PERFECT 
Communications Rkckivkd for the Wkkk Ending 
Saturday, May 6,1882. 
W. H. Page, thanks for potatoes.—A. B, A.—J. H. W. 
R. A. N.— II. J. H.-.I. P.-E. N.-C. A. C.-E. C.-J. A. S. 
—R. R.—0, W. ,1. -J. S.-K. K.-W. J. CL-E. W. W.-C. 
D. O.—A. J. SV\—C. A. McC. We do not quite under¬ 
stand your suggestion as to working corn —Mrs. M. 
C. -W.R U-O. G. G.-A. J. C.-W. G, S.-K. H. I.-M. 
W. S.-W, IS. V.-A. M. W.-A. J. C.-W. A. T.—W. 13. 
D -D. H. A. L. W. S.-E. O. T.—J. B.-E. R. B.-A. K 
S. ,thanks— C. D. Z.—W. F., thauks.-O. A.—B. C. D.— 
H. P. Cs—W. H. R.-L. 1C. T.-F. D. 0— 0. C. lb—'T. L. 
—It. and H.—J, S. W.—D. Pettigrew, thanks.—G. D.— 
H. D. P.-J, B, L.-H. A. W. w. A. H. ^-Subscriber - 
A M. B.—E. W. S.—S. S. O.—D. H. F. Specimens of 
wheat and Blue Grass received; thanks.— N. F.—W 
D. H.-C. C. P., Jr.—E. S. M.—E. B —J. S.—H. R.-W. 
F.-W. S. P.-R. B., Jr.—D. B.-W. W. P.-A. A. H. 
manufacturers OF 
In order to put the Perfect Hog 
Ringer lu the bunds of every Hog 
Grower In the country, we offer 
for a brief time to send one King 
er aud Fifty Kings Free on re¬ 
ceipt of 25 cents to puy postage. 
Postage Stumps received. Ad¬ 
dress the manufacturers. 
J. II. BROWN & CO., 
Ottawa, 111. 
a Year and expenses to agents. Outfit free 
Address P. O. VICKERY, Augusta Me. 
a week In y our own town. Terms and $5 outfit 
free. Address Hallett & Co., Portland, Maine. 
ranted best sold : 10 new, no two alike, Chro- 
mo Visiting Cards, name on, 10 ots. Agents 
wanted. L. Jonks & Co., Nassau, N. Y. 
rw PER WEEK can bo made In any looalit; 
IF Something entirely new for agents. $5 out! 
G. W. INGRAHAM & CO., Boston, Mass. 
iTIANDSOJCE CHROMO CARDS, New A ArtlstU 
|,leslgna,narae Oli.ln case lOo. Acknowledged best sold, 
SAMPLE CARDS, ALL New, name on 10c. Agts 
Outfit to. CARD WORKS Birmingham, Ct 
Album of Samples 25c. F. W. Austin, Fair Havea Conn, 
