MARCH 34 
PULVERIZING HARROW. 
CLOD CRUSHER & LEVELER 
A new variety of rhubarb called Paragon is 
extensively advertised in England. 
Mr. M. P, Wilder says that the time is not 
far distant when this will be the vineland of 
the world. 
He mentions Brighton, Jefferson, and Lind- 
ley as grapes of “ refined flavor”. 
Ashes and bone are by all commended as 
the best special fertilizers for grapes. 
Mr. C. A. Green has found out a way to 
silence critics. It is to do nothing; absolutely 
nothing whatever . 
Agents 
Wanted in 
Unoccupied 
Territory. 
Does 
Now in 
use in 
nearly 
every 
Agricul¬ 
tural 
County 
in the 
United 
States. 
Empire Grain Drill, 
WITH 
Force Feed Fertilizer 
Attachment. 
Always Reliable! Buy it!! 
. 6.000 sold^nfonr years. Send for circular giving 
full Information.t-o . 
EMPIRE DRILL CO.. 
Box “IL" Skortsville. Ontario Co.,N. Y. 
where 
other 
Har¬ 
rows 
Kansas. 
Junction City, Davis Co., March 10.— 
The wheat crop in this county is very gener¬ 
ally reported as coming out all right. Weather 
is very line, ground thawing out rapidly: the 
prospects are that we will have a very early 
Spring and that plowing will commence soon. 
The Wiggins’s storm did not come off as pre¬ 
dicted; on the contrary, we have had genial 
breezes with the sun bright and sky clear. 
There is a great influx of new people in this 
county and very many farms have changed 
hands during the last two months. The 
climate of Central Kansas cannot be excelled 
on this Continent. We have had but about 
six weeks of real winter weather with very 
little snow. Land is still cheap and fine wheat 
lands can be had from $10 to $15 per acre. 
Horses, cattle, sheep and swine all thrive in 
tliis county. H. s. 
New York. 
Norton Hill, Greene Co., March 5.-Winter 
set in Nov. 19, and the ground has been covered 
with snow and ice over since. One of your 
comics, “Down by the Garden Gate,” was very 
expressive to onr friends and to ourselves of 
what wo had passed tlmmgli this Winter. As 
we have not seen the ground, we do uot know 
how our Winter crops look, but we flatter our¬ 
selves they are all right. Stock of all kinds 
have done as well as usual, and are now begin¬ 
ning to pay their way. as our stables and yards 
show an influx of young. Farmers have huge 
wood-piles (an unusual circumstance) this 
Winter, of which they are very proud, and 
have a right to be. Explanation—four inches 
of ice and snow in the woods anil good sleigh¬ 
ing from there to the house, until much en¬ 
couragement from the matron. w. h. i. 
Pennsylvania.. 
Warrior's Mark. Huntington, Co., March 
10.—We have had Winter from Dec. 1, and 
good sleighing from Jan. 1. The fruit crop 
was a failure. Prices have l>een good for all 
produce except wheat. They' arc about a* 
follows: wheat, 21; corn, 70e.; oats, 50c.; 
hay, $1*1; potatoes, $1; eggs, 20c.; butter, 80c. 
There are not many cattle or hogs fed here. 
Labor is high, owing to the iron-ore mining 
that is canned on in this section. J. N. s. 
Vermont* 
Randolph, Orange Co., March 10.—We 
have had an unprecedentedly severe Winter. 
Only two days of mild weather since Novem¬ 
ber. The snow is very deep and the drifts are 
too high and numerous to Ik< described. There 
has beeu no rain of any account since Octo¬ 
ber. Many of the farmers have to draw 
water for their stock, which is hard work for 
men and teams. The mills are at a standstill 
for lack of water. Roads have to be shoveled 
and plowed out to make traveling possible. 
Hay is plentiful, at $15 per ton; corn, 70c. per 
bushel: wheat, $1.25; oats, 75; barley, 90; po¬ 
tatoes, 65; butter, from 25 to 80 cents per 
pound. H i red help is scarce, and wages are 
high. A good mnuy of the farmers lot out 
their farms on shares this year. The prospect 
for sugaring is not very encouraging, as the 
snow is so deep and the season so lute. s. h. r. 
Wisconsin. 
Elkhorn, Walworth Co., March 3.—On 
February 24 we had quite a severe ice-storm; 
every tree has beeu coated thickly with ice 
which is only now thawing enough 4o fall off. 
Many t rees have been injured by the weight 
of ice breaking off the limbs. The sight is 
beautiful, but the consequences are sometimes 
rather serious. B. c. D. 
The “AU.ME” subjects the soil to the action of a Crusher and Leveler, and to the Curtins, Lifting* 
Turning process of double rows of STEEL COULTERS, the pecuUar shape and arrangement of which 
give immense eliding power. Thus the three operations of crushing lumps, leveling o(T the ground 
and thoroughly pulverisuuir the soil are perliirmed at one and the same tune. The entire absence 
ofSpikew nr spring Teeth avoids pulling up rubbish. It Is especially adapted to Inverted sc-d ami 
hard clay. Where other harrows utterly full: works perfectly on light soil and is the only narrow or Culti¬ 
vator tliut cut* over the entire tsurfare of the ground. 
Highly commended by scientific and practical farmers, many of whom pronounce It to be the most valu- 
blo recent Improvement in farm Machinery, while 
All agree that “The Judicious use of an Implement like the “Acme’’Pulverizing Harrow, clod Crusher 
aud Lt-vi-ler. In the preparation and thorough pulverization of the spll, before planting, will increase the 
yield from Five to Ten Dollars per Acre.” 
THE NEW BUCKEYE 
STEEL SPRING TOOTH 
WHEEL HARROW 
AliD CULTIVATOR. 
If your dealer does uot keep the “ACME'' for sale, don't let him palm off an inferior tool 
on you by assuring you that he has something better, but SATISFY YOURSELF by ordering 
one ON TRIAL. We will send it on trial, and if it does not suit you may send it back, we 
paying return freight charges. We don’t ask for money or Note until after you have tried 
it on your farm. 
Send for Pamphlet containing Hundreds cf Testimonials from 44 Different States 
and Territories. 
NASH & RKOTHKR, 
Manufactory ami Principal Ofllce, 
I MILLINCTON, New Jersey. 
N. B.—Pamphlet entitled “Tillage is Manure,” will also be sent to parties who 
mention the Rural New-Yorker. 
ARMERS 
FRIEND 
THE LATEST and BEST 
A LABOR-SAVING FARM IMPLEMENT 
That no Fanner can Afford to do Without. 
It has High Wheels anil Broad Tires and a Continu¬ 
ous wrought Iron axle. 
The pressure uti the teeth Is regulated by the lever, 
and they c-an be set while In motion to run at any re¬ 
quired depth. Sold with or without 
Seeding Attachment. 
PLAiWER 
THE NEW 
The funnel Jr. See d-nrilU. WW-l-Hoe* •n-lltor-e-Th-e* sr-j wltta-vm »n e^n»TTa tbe worM I VV bnvo u.-v.-r 
them so perfect, or in »ueh v.rii-ly. d«t puMl.hi-d »n rl--»r»n.l roll * Deeerlptlre (Utalugne of thrtn. We t n»r»ntee R to Interest 
every one who plums or cultiv.t--. the soil. It l* e hfttutlf tl dMecfpMVft work, of lhlrty-fwo pntt-a, with wsee Tblrly Sew 
UnRrmrlngv showiue the Ww »t work among Onions lte*n». Celery, *r , an-1 si<o contains a chapter on the proper Coluratio* 
of Crop.. Sen-1 your own arl-tre--,, and teu neighbors’ moot Inter'-sleil in Parrsing and Gardening, and we will mall it fre. 
- - ----- - - e*t--olta-s an.1 S**le Manufacturers o f tl,e HltlT Jk,WHIhS. Via *-* an I '-•<»-'i-\%rlt,.-^ t '-nil. **. 
4. L. ALLAN k UJ. 
Send for 
Catalogue 
ana 
Prices. 
THCEBEST IN THE WORLD. 
Senior Riding Cultivator is sold with 4. 5, 6 
or 7 Shovels. 
The Junior Combined Ruling or Walking 
Cultivator is sold with 4 or 5 Shovels. 
The 'Talking Cultivator is sold with 4 or 5 
Shovels, aud has the best double-acting SPI¬ 
RAL SPRING in the market. 
All with oar Rotary Shields. 
THE ONLY PRACTICAL SHIELD IN USE. 
The Senior or Junior Cultivators are furnished 
with either Levers or Treadles. 
ENGINE 
t - S; ""V-^INDIANAPOLIS, IND.. U. S. A 
MANfFAcrrrsEHs or 
I STEAM ENGINES.^ 
LSS/ and BOILERS, t 
CARRY ENGINES and BOILERS IN STOCKS IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ^ 
MEADOW KING 
The S. R. NYE IMPROVED 
BAY STATE RAKE 
SFRIMiFIELD, OHIO. 
Alto manufacturers of the Buckeye Drills. Buckeye 
Broadcast Seeder. Buckeye Plow Sulky and Buckeye 
Cider Mills. 
Mowing Machine 
MANUFACTURED BT THE 
In all that goes to make up u Mowing Machine, the 
MEADOW KING has no equal. The simplest, strong¬ 
est aud most durable Mower in the world. No Side- 
Draft, no weight on the horse’s neck. 
AGRICULTURAL TOOL CO., 
Chicopee Fulls, Muss. 
This Rake received the highest award at the Cen- 
tenulnl Imposition and Field Trial. The only Silver 
Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition in 
187C it is easily handled bv a girl or boy strong 
enough to drive a horse. Send for circulars. 
Km bodies all the essential mechanical principles of 
the Meadow King Mower. It Is a single-wheel, light, 
standard Reaper. Send for Illustrated circulars. 
Address 
GKUGG A CO., Sole Itlanu tactu rer», 
Trutiinnoburg. N. V. 
Also Manufacturers of l awn Mowers, Plows, &c. 
Can be Operated by tbe Foot Alone. 
Leaving both hands free for driving. Can be operated 
as u complete HauU-Dunij-lng Rake, at the will of the 
driver. Can be operated easily by any Boy or Girl 
who can drive a horse. First-class In every particular. 
Strong and Durable. Best of material. Well Finished. 
Thoroughly tested: newr fails. Send for Circulars. 
Address GREGG & CO., Sole Many FAcrUREBS, 
Trumnnsburg. N. Y. 
Also manufacturers of Lawn Mowers, Plow s no. 
SlGNtJ, 
Communications Received fob the week Endinu 
Saturday, March21: 
J. S.—A. D. II, seeds received-H. H.-F. K. P.—J. 
T.-J. D. J.-T. U. H.-R. S.-G. W. S.-Mrs. R, R, we 
don’t understand the question—J. W. N.—A. C. W.— 
A. W.-R, N. D.-A. S.-E. W. R-J. 11 , L.-R. 0.. will 
examine-S. H.-W. J. 8.-E. M. D.-A. B.-Muy Maple 
-A. J. C.-M. W F. H. S.-F. D. C.—E. R. P.-W. b 
V. S.-M. H. McL., thunks—F. —W, TV. T. -W. W. T.- 
N. D. IL -B. G. C. S. C., thanks—IV, E. E.-E. C. C.— 
as. a .i s b p. s.— f. w. c.-p. s.— j. m. w, i- 
H. H. F.-O. W. T.—T. A. M.—T, J. S.-L. E. V., answer 
In Domestic Economy—F. D. C.—E. W.—F. D. P.—M. 
N. C.-S. F. W.-T. H. H.-L. W. F.-B. C. Parker- 
thanks—M. M. L.—W. D. V. S.—A. F. K.—J. J, M. A. F- 
‘iKlWSg 
EVAPORATING FRUIT. 
a Treatise on improved methods 
! __ SENT FREE. W cuderC.il result, 
■f E- I Tables of Yields, Prices. Profits, 
II and General Statistics. Address 
AMERICAN 31’FG C0„ 
Ameriearn Fruit, Drier Waynesboro, Pa. 
Manufactured V ~Y\ \ 
under the Perry Patents \/l 
by tire S<7 
BRIDGEPORT CART CO., 
Bridgeport, C:;n. N ''4_JL-'"' 
It Is Light, yet Strong. Artistic, Popular, Cheap. 
A perfect Ttro-vhooler. See Illustrated Price List. 
a week in your own town. Terms and <?3o utflt 
free. Address B. Hallet & Co., Portland Me. 
