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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
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CATALOGUES. ETC., RECEIVED. 
Williams, Clark & Co., General Office, 
101 Pearl St., New York. This pamphlet 
gives some sound advice. The guaranteed 
analyses printed on bags of fertilizers, are 
not always, as the R.ural has pointed out, 
the measure of the actual value of those fer¬ 
tilizers. It is “the materials used to produce 
the analysis which give them their special 
crop value. The pamphlet asks this question: 
“In what way can a farmer less afford to 
economize than in his fertilizers, on which de¬ 
pends, not only his time, but the result of 
much labor, which he can ill afford to throw 
away by the use of inferior material f” This 
pamphlet discourages farmers from buying 
their own “chemicals 1 ’ and mixing them on 
the score of economy. We are of the same 
opiuiou unless an immense amount of fertil¬ 
izers is med. It is a plaiu case that the 
great fertilizer Arms of the country can mix 
their own material much cheaper, as they 
work with vast quantities and have all the 
facilities for doing the work at a reduced cost. 
This pamphlet (which will be sent to all of 
our readers on application to the above firm) 
gives a chapter on “Plain Chemistry for 
Fanners,” “The Soil of the Farm,” and 
“Effectsof Cultivation,” etc., together with 
descriptive lists aud prices of their several 
brands of fertilizers. 
Fred W. Kelsey, 308 Broadway, N. Y.— 
This catalogue will interest all who care for 
the latest aud best novelties and varieties 
among hardy trees aud shrubs, the list being 
confined to such. For the benefit of our read¬ 
ers let us meution a few which, though they 
have been described in the Rural, generally 
with portraits from nature, are especially 
worthy of a place on every lawn, as we know 
from our own specimens: Pruuus Pissardii, 
the best of the purple-leaved hardy shrubs, or 
little trees; Abies pungens (Englemaunii) 
with steel colored leaves; Sciadopitys verti- 
cillata. a remarkably distinct and hardy coni¬ 
fer; Acer Schwerdlerii, whose young leaves 
are nearly black; Quercus concordia, with 
young leaves of a golden color; Viburnum 
plicatum, the handsomest hardy shrub in ex¬ 
istence; .Tapau Maples, rhododendrons, etc., 
complete the excellent list. Free to all. 
James Lkffel & Co., Springfield, Ohio.— 
An illustrated catalogue of the Book waiter 
engine, being a full description of this cheap, 
handy machine. The makers claim it to be of 
the best matei’ial and thoroughly well made 
and that every part is made to gauge so that, 
in case of accident, a piece can at once be pro¬ 
cured with the absolute certainty that it will 
fit. This catalogue also shows the various 
uses to which this engine cau bo applied, and 
the manner in which the application can be 
made. Accompanying it is a circular show¬ 
ing a new style of semi-portable engine also 
made by this firm. This is so made that the 
fire box is wholly within the boiler, aud sur- 
rouuded on all sides by water. These circu¬ 
lars will be freely seut to any of our subscri¬ 
bers ou application. 
Burrell & Whitman, Little Falls, N. Y. 
—A large 24 page illustrated catalogue of 
dairy machinery, comprising everything of 
use in making butter or cheese, from a steam 
boiler and vats or a centrifugal cream sepa¬ 
rator of several kinds, or a cheese vat large 
enough for a hundred cows, down through all 
kinds of coolers, churns, butter workers.cheese 
presses to a rubber mop for scrubbing the 
floor. We huve not the space to mention a 
tithe of the things showu. The catalogue will 
be sent to our subscribers who ask for it, aud 
we say it is worth obtaining aud keeping as a 
reference book. 
Sedgwick Bros., Richmond, Ind.—Illus¬ 
trated circular of steel wire nettmgs suitable 
for chicken yard, gardeu and other fences, • 
both chicken and rabbit proof: also orna¬ 
mental fences, with both woodeu aud iron 
posts, and various styles of ornamentatiou, 
and different modes of anchoring the posts to 
the ground; also un automatic self-opening 
gate. Here is also to be found a description 
of the Russell wind engine, as made by this 
firm; as well as illustrations and descriptions 
of wire poultry coops, uud the Richmond Star 
Lawn Mower, giving the point* claimed for 
it as superior. This circular is worth reading, 
and will be seut free to any of our readers 
who apply. 
T. 8. Hubbard, Fredonia, N. Y.—This is a 
most carefully prepared list of grapes, in the 
cultivation of which few men huve had a 
wider experience than Mr. Hubbard. The 
vines ure sold warranted true to name. As 
mauy as 150 different varieties are described, 
while the lists include every variety likely to 
be asked for. Niagara, Poeklington, aud oth¬ 
ers, are illustrated, the flrst two by colored 
plates. Mr, Hubbard’s descriptions aud com¬ 
ments are conservative and trustworthy. Tha 
catalogue closes with directions how to pre¬ 
pare the soil, care of plants, culture, etc. All 
interested in grape culture should send for It. 
Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. 
—A descriptive l'st of Roses. A colored plate 
of the new Rose, Marshall P. Wilder, a seed- 
liug produced by this firm. It is of the hardy 
Hybrid Perpetual class. This catalogue gives 
many useful directions as to planting, insects, 
mildew, etc , and the Roses are so classified as 
to enable one to know what to select intelli - 
gently. We love Roses, and are a trifle in¬ 
clined to believe that there is a screw loose in 
anybody that does not. Those who have Roses 
in their hearts will never be rough with their 
wives and children; will never treat their live 
stock in a cruel way. 
Price & Knickerbocker, Albany, N. Y. 
—A catalogue of seeds of all kinds. Their Pee 
& Kay Sweet Corn, Tom Thumb Early, Sun¬ 
rise Potato, and Surprise Muskmelou are ex¬ 
cellent of their several kinds. Older readers 
should refer to our test of the Sunrise Potato. 
This firm offers 25 varieties of flower seeds— 
their selection—for #1.00; and 12 packets for 
50 cents. They also offer 12 named conns of 
gladioli for SI.25. A brief list of flowering 
plants completes the catalogue, which will be 
sent by this firm to our readers on applica¬ 
tion. 
Robert Scott & Son, Philadelphia, Pa.— 
This is a handsomely illustrated catalogue of 
Roses, giving practical directions for growing 
them. A suggestive picture is one of a hedge 
of Mad. Plan tier (white) and Gen. Jack (red) 
Roses. A fine picture of the new $5,000 rose, 
William Francis Bennett, is presented. A list 
of the beautiful little Polyantha Roses is of¬ 
fered. The firm guarantees all Roses sent out 
to be satisfactory, or they may be shipped 
back at their expense. Catalogue free to our 
readers. Apply to the above firm. 
The Economist Plow Co., South Bend, 
Ind., U. 8. Circulars showing the construc¬ 
tion aud ad vantages of the sulky plow, Solid 
Comfort, which is so made as to be used with¬ 
out a pole, it being entirely carried on wheels, 
and among other things a wheel takes the 
place of u land-side. Along with the circu¬ 
lars was a pamphlet containing a true story 
of rural life. One circular also shows the 
Economist hand plow, with its novelly con¬ 
structed reversible points and shears. It will 
pay to send for these circulars, which will be 
seut to our subscribers who write for them. 
Cole & Flemmino, Spriugfield, Ohio,—Cir¬ 
cular of the Eclipse post hole digger. Now that 
board and wire fences are so generally sup 
planting the old-style worm fences, a good 
post hole digger becomes a necessity. This 
circular illustrates and describes a new imple¬ 
ment which is certainly novel in construction 
and it is said todig easily and fast in any kind 
of soil. We cannot describe it without a cut; 
but this circular will be seut to any one of our 
readers, and will fully show the principle of 
its construction. 
T. B. Eykrett & Co., 43 So. Market St. 
Boston, Mass.—Au illustrated catalogue and 
price-list of aericultural implements, etc. A 
very nicely printed book of 70 pages, showing 
a full line of rotary or disc harrows, 
Bradley’s reversible smoothing harrow, seed 
drills, plows, cultivators, reapers, wind en¬ 
gines, pumps aud a full line of dairy imple¬ 
ments. Among other things, we noticed a 
sort of alarm gun, so arianged with clock 
work as to discharge a barrel at set times, 
particularly useful we should think in keep¬ 
ing birds from berry patches and fruit trees. 
Sent free if you meution the Rural, 
B. L. Bragg <& Co., Springfield, Mass.— 
This is a very good catalogue (80 pages) of 
seeds, small fruits, etc. We are especially in¬ 
terested in the “Top-over’’ Corn, which is here 
for the first offered for sale. The stem or 
4 •shauk” of this distinct variety is no larger 
than u pipe-stem, while the cob is compara¬ 
tively small. This was one of 60 kinds used 
in the Rural’s graud mixture last year. The 
plants were very small, probubly smaller than 
usual, because they were overshadowed by 
taller kinds. It is an eight-rowed yellow 
flint, 
Randolph Peters, Wilmington, Dela¬ 
ware.—A descriptive catalogue of fruit and 
ornamental trees aud shrubs. When apple 
trees can be bought for 15 cents each, pear 
trees for 35 eeuts each, peach trees for six 
cents each, etc , we do not see any reasou why 
every farmer should not have a good assort¬ 
ment. The catalogue will be sent gratis to all 
of our friends who apply. Of course, you 
should mention the Rural as a “guarantee of 
good faith.” 
H. J. Baker & Bro., 315 Pearl Street, N. 
Y.—A pamphlet entitled, “Facts for Farmers 
Regarding the Use and Results of Fertilizers.” 
It tells about Economy of Farming, Complete 
Manures, and Beueflts Obtained by their Use. 
specially prepared fertilizers for corn, oats, 
wheat, cabbage, fruit trees, etc., and testimo¬ 
nials regarding their use. It also speaks of 
the Cure of Peach Yellows and of fertilizing 
chemicals. Free to alL 
C. E. Allen, Brattleboro, Vermont.—An 
illustrated catalogue of seeds, plants and 
small fruits. Herein we find the wonderful 
rose W. F. Bennet, offered at $2 each, and 
many specialties in the way of Roses, Pelargo¬ 
niums, Carnations, Chrysanthemums, Pansies, 
etc.*, also, among vegetables, many of the 
latest and best kinds. The lists of small fruits, 
potatoes, peas, etc., are very good. Free. 
H. D. Thatcher & Co., Potsdam, N. Y.— 
Circulars of their milk protector. A novel 
device by which, in milking, all dirt, hair, 
dandruff, or other foreigu substance are kept 
out of the pail. It also protects the cloth¬ 
ing when milking cows with scattering teats, 
and also prevents the laceration of sore or ten¬ 
der teats. Send for circular and see what 
they are like. 
George S. Josselyn, Fredonia, N. Y.— 
Descriptive catalogue of American grape¬ 
vines and small fruits. Mr. Josselyn is the 
introducer of the popular, aud justly popular, 
Fay’s Prolific Currant. His colored cut seems 
to exaggerate the size of the bunch and berry. 
The lists of grape-vines are very full. Ad 
illustration given of the Empire State 
Grape, shows a perfect and remarkable bunch. 
Russell & Co., Massillon, Ohio.—An illus¬ 
trated annual, being a finely printed and illus¬ 
trated circular, in which are described their 
steam engines.stationaryand portable, thrash¬ 
ing machines, saw-mills, clover hullers, 
horse-powers and wood saws. Send as above, 
mentioning the Rural, and get this fine book. 
Gardner B. Weeks, Syracuse, N, Y.—An 
illustrated circular of grappling hay fork and 
railway bay carrier with pulleys. It also has 
diagrams showing how to frame barns and 
arrange bays to most conveniently use horse 
forks for unloading. In sending for this men¬ 
tion the Rural. 
Report of the Commissioner of Agricul¬ 
ture for 1884.—We are indebted to the kind 
remembrance of Hon. Geo. B. Loring for this 
report which contains the full reports of the 
Bureaus of Animal Industry, Statistics, Bo¬ 
tany, Chemistry, etc., very able reports on 
Entomology, Forestry, etc. It is a book of 
some 600 pages, and can be obtained through 
your Member of Congress. 
Cornish & Co.. Washington, N. J.—Circu¬ 
lar of the pianos and organs made by this 
firm, giving illustrations and full descriptions 
of their musical instruments, terms of sale, 
and best mode of using them. Sent free to all 
our subscribers who apply. 
W. Atlek Burpee & Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. 
—This is an illustrated catalogue of 25 pages 
of thoroughbred sheep, swine, all the leading 
breeds of fowls, turkeys, ducks, etc. Free to 
all who apply to the above firm. 
Rate Book of the Manhattan Life Insur¬ 
ance Co , of New York. This circular gives 
full details of all the various plans of insur¬ 
ance of the companies. All interested (and 
who are noth should send for it. 
Clement & Dunbar, Philadelphia, Pa. A 
circular giviug full description of the manu¬ 
facture and mode of operation of Spain’s pat¬ 
ent churn* tftid prices for different sizes. Sent 
free to aHOpplicants. 
John S. Collins, Moorestown, N. J.—A 
circular respecting the origin and name of the 
new and beautiful summer pear, the Comet. 
Also a price-list of the Comet and of small 
fruits. 
Irving Allen, Springfield, Hampden Co. 
Mass.—An illustrated catalogue of small 
fruits. The Marlboro Raspberry, all kinds of 
strawberries and a careful selection of grape¬ 
vines. 
Lewis Robsch, Fredonia, N. Y.—A de¬ 
scriptive catalogue of grape vines, small fruit 
plants, etc. This Is an excellent list. The 
Hayes, Brighton and Niagara are illustrated. 
Free. 
Bloomington Nursery Co., Bloomington, 
Ill.—Wholesale catalogue cf trees, plants, 
shrubs, roses, bulbs, etc. Six hundred acres, 
13 greenhouses in this establishment 
F. R. Pierson, Tarrytowu, N. Y.—A cata¬ 
logue of seeds and plauts with mauy desirable 
novelties. A first-rate catalogue in every 
way. Free. 
Axford & Bro., 4oth St., west of Cottage 
Grove Avenue, Chicago, Ill.—A circular of 
their incubators aud incubator goods. Send 
for it. 
Paragon Seed and Plant Co.—An illus¬ 
trated catalogue of seeds cf all kinds. Also 
selected list of grape-vines. 
W. E. Weld, lugleside, Steuben Co., N. Y. 
—Price-list- of potatoes. Several entirely uew 
varieties are announced. 
E. B. Underhill, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.—A 
pamphlet of strawberries and small fruits iu 
general. 
E. D. Putney, Brentwood, N. Y.—How to 
grow strawberries and small fruits in general, 
with lists. 
Edwin Van Allen, Bethlehem Center, 
(near Albany), N, Y.—A price-list of small 
fruits, plants, vines, etc. 
H. L. Staples & Co , Richmond, Va.—A 
catalogue of Virginia farms for sale. 
“PNEUMONIA.” 
WHY NOT CALL IT BY ITS BIGHT NAME 
{New York Telegram.) 
Many a strong, well-built man leaves borne 
to-day, before night he will have a chill, an 
in a few hours he will be dead! This is th 
way the dreaded pneumonia takes people o 
The list of notable men who are its victims i 
appalling! 
Dr. Damrosch, the famous musician, is 
seized by a cbill while conducting rehearsal; 
next day his physicians tell us he is doing well. 
Next day he is dead! 
The Rev. J. E. Latimer, D.D., S. T. D., 
dean of Boston University Theological School, 
preaches eloquently one morning, has a slight 
chilliness thereafter, feels unwell for a few 
days, and unexpectedly dies! A gentleman 
in Albany goes to his physician one morning 
stating that he feels strangely uncomfortable, 
is examined, advised at once to settle up his 
affairs, does so, and dies before night! 
Everyone dreads this prevalent disorder. 
Its coming is sudden, its termination usually 
speedy. 
What causes the terrible scourge? 
It is not "‘in the air”—infectious or conta¬ 
gious. It results from exposure, changes of 
weather, prevails more among men than wo¬ 
men, more among the apparently healthy 
than among the feeble. 
Pneumonia, we are told, is invited by a cer¬ 
tain condition of the system, indicated if one 
has occasional chills and fevers, a tendency to 
colds in the throat and lungs, rheumatic and 
nenralgic pains, extreme tired feelings, short 
breath and pleuritic stitches in the side, loss 
of appetite, backache, nervous unrest, scald¬ 
ing sensations, or scant and discolored fluids, 
heart tlutterings, sour stomach, distressed 
look, puffy eye sacs, hot and dry skin, loss of 
strength and virility. These indications may 
not appear together, they may come, disap¬ 
pear and reappear for years, the person not 
realizing that they are nature's warnings of a 
coming calamity. 
In other words, if pneumonia does not claim 
as a victim the persons having such symptoms, 
some less pronounced but more fatal malady 
certainly will. 
A celebrated New York physician told the 
Tribune a year ago, that pneumonia was a 
secondary disorder, the exposure and cold be¬ 
ing simply the agent which develops the dis¬ 
ease, already dormant in the system, because 
the kidneys have been but partially doing their 
duty. In short, pneumonia is but an early in¬ 
dication of a bright's diseased condition. Tnis 
impaired action may exist for years without 
the patient suspecting it, because no pain will 
be felt in the kidneys or their vicinity, and 
often it can be detected only by chemical and 
microscopical examinations. 
Nearly 150 of the 740 deaths in New York 
City the first week in March and in six weeks 
781 deaths were caused by pneumonia! 
The disease is very obstinate, and if the 
accompanying kidney disorder is very far ad¬ 
vanced, recovery is impossible, for the kid¬ 
neys give out entirely, and the patient is liter¬ 
ally suffocated by water. 
The only safeguard against pneumonia is to 
maintain a vigorous condition of the system, 
and thus prevent its attacks, by using what¬ 
ever will radically and effectually restore full 
vitality to the kidneys, for if they are not 
sound, pneumonia cannot be prevented. For 
this purpose, there is nothing equal to War¬ 
ner’s safe cure, a remedy known to millions, 
used probably by hundreds of thousands, and 
commended as a standard specific wherever 
knowu aud used. It does not pretend to cure 
an attack of pneumonia, but it does and can 
remove the cause of and prevent that disease 
if taken in time. No reasonable man can 
doubt this if he regards the personal expe¬ 
rience of thousands of honorable men worthy 
his favor. 
When a physician says his patient has either 
bright’s disease or pneumonia, he confesses 
his inability to cure, and in a measure he con¬ 
siders bis responsibility ended. In many in¬ 
stances, indeed, persons are reported as dying 
of pneumonia, heart disease, apoplexy, and 
convulsions, when the real cause of death, 
aud so known by the physician, is this kidney 
consumption. Thousands of people have it 
without knowing it, and perish of it because 
their physicians will not tell them the facts! 
The same fate awaits every one who will not 
exercise his judgment iu such a matter and be 
true to himself, his family and to society. 
