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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
he hopper only as used. By an ingenious ar¬ 
rangement of forks or pickers, only one 
potato or piece is taken at a time and, freed 
from all others, is dropped into a chute that 
carries it directly where wanted, and it makes 
no difference whether the pieces are large or 
small, it takes one and only one at a time. 
The pickers are ad justable and can be set to 
plant 13, 15, 17 or 20 inches apart, as desired. 
This machine being of all iron except pole, 
marker and hopper, should be durable, and 
we are glad machinery has been made capable 
of doing, in a satisfactory manner, this se¬ 
vere work. 
Here is the way 1 raised cauliflowers last 
year:—The plants having been started in the 
green-houso in March, and kept at a steady 
growth and carefully hardened off in cold- 
frames, wore planted out on the 16th of 
May in ground prepared as follows: 
It was part of a field that had been in oats 
the previous season, aud the stubble was still 
standing on It when the plow was started in 
it some ten days before the plants were stuck 
out. The field was carefully plowed in nar¬ 
row furrows, thoroughly harrowed and all the 
stones were picked off. Then taking the long 
side of the plot (only about half an acre was 
used), the ground was furrowed out with a 
one horse plow in furrows three-aud-one-half 
feet apart, and the plow was run twice in each 
furrow to make them deep and broad. In 
them well rotted manure was placed to the 
depth of six inches, well broken up aud then 
tramped in. The soil was then thrown back 
on the manure from each side with the plow, 
aud beaten with six-tined, short-handled ma¬ 
nure forks until all above the manure was in 
a fine pulverized condition free from lumps. 
The grouud was now marked with a wheel 
the new Pine-apple Squash as being superb. I 
received some seed from a Philadelphia firm 
last year, and I raised a fine lot, but was un¬ 
able to cook them in any way so that we 
could eat them; they were hard, stringy and 
watery. I kept one until the first of March, 
aud it did not improve in the least. 
1 see also a newonfou advertised by Eastern 
seedsmen. Gregory calls it the Egyptian or 
Perennial Tree Ouion. The sets are said to be 
scarce. They may be East; but in Nebraska 
they are growing all over the country. 
Wherever a bed of onions has been made to 
raise sets, and the old onions were not re¬ 
moved entirely, they live through the Winter 
and produce sets in abundance, and it is with 
difficulty that we can get rid of them. They 
are entirely worthless. They form no bulbs 
at the bottom. “a subscriber.” 
Rising City, Neb. 
£kli> Crops. 
ARTICHOKES. 
A great many people would be much ben¬ 
efited by more knowledge of this crop. Arti¬ 
chokes are a more valuable food for hogs than 
potatoes, and several bushels of artichokes 
can be grown as cheaply as one bushel of 
potatoes. I know this to be so, as I proved it 
last year, and my neighbors have done so for 
a series of years. One great merit of the 
artichoke consists in its keeping quality, as 
it can remain in the ground all Winter and 
be all tbe better for the freezing, and the 
tubers make excellent feed in the Spring for 
all kinds of stock. Horses are very fond of 
them, and they are good for them, in connec¬ 
tion with other food. They will grow on laRd 
too poor for any other crop, and will pay well 
on the best land. The tubers always bring 
more per bushel thau potatoes. 
The only difficulty I know of about this 
crop is that there is no regular market for it. 
THE ASP1NWALL POTATO PLANTER. Fig. 176. 
marker itnade at the village wagon shop) 
lengthwise on the ridges, and the plauts stuck 
out two feet apart, care having been taken to 
get the roots down into fresh soil, the plant¬ 
ing being delayed till after three o’clock in 
the afternoon. The plants soon struck root 
and in ahout 10 days a cultivator was ruu be¬ 
tween the rows; thou the soil was broken 
with the hoe close to the plants, it being stir¬ 
red to the depth of only half an inch, merely 
breaking the crust formed by tbe raiu and 
sun. This cultivating and hoeing process was 
repeated at intervals of 10 days or two weeks, 
orufter a heavy rain formed a crust, until the 
cauliflowers were ready for market, which 
wosabout August 1, aud they continued form¬ 
ing heads for six weeks. After paying com¬ 
mission merchants, and express charges to 
cities 60 miles away, they netted $1.50 per 
dozen. About 200 dozen were sold, making, 
in round numbers, $000 for tbe half acre. 
Every cauliflower that tbe cut worm left, 
headed, some stalks having two uud some 
three marketable heads. The heads, when 
trimmed for market, weighed from four to 
nine pounds, the heaviest one weighed, weigh¬ 
ing nine pounds four ounces. Pyrethrum 
powder was a sure cure for the green worm, 
and constant care saved tnauy flowers from 
the black cut worm. The varieties used were 
Hendprsou’s Snowball and Extra Early Dwarf 
Erfurt, New Rnglaud seed. The Erfurt form¬ 
ed the closest, firmest heads. The soil was a 
(day loam, and the Summer a dry one, caus¬ 
ing the cauliflower* to suffer for water. As 
thousands of pounds of cauliflowers in briue 
are shipped into this country every year for 
pickling purposes, perhaps by planting a later 
variety, there might be an Opening for some 
few farmers who do not wish to raise so much 
grain at present prices. Francis lewis. 
THE NEW PINK-APPLE SQUASH; THE EGYP¬ 
TIAN ONION. 
In looking over the different catalogues of 
cut silica this Spring, 1 see that all recommend 
A few grocers in the city keep artichokes to 
sell; but as a general rule, they do not buy 
more than a barrel at once. There are cer¬ 
tain people in the cities that consider them a 
great table luxury; but they are too few to 
make much of a market. In Philadelphia 
they are used largely in the saloons, and they 
have been shipped from heie to that city this 
season for that purpose. The tops weigh 
heavy and were eagerly bought this year at 
$20 per ton, but l do not know what use was 
made of them. Until we get a better market I 
would recommend them only as food for stock. 
Central Park, L. I. A. M. W. 
SASKATCHEWAN WHEAT. 
The Rural asks, ’’Who knows anything 
"bout Saskatchewan Spring Wheat!” Well, 
hundreds of persons know- more or less about 
it. It has now been raised two seasons. Two 
years ago, when first offered, it sold for $20 a 
bushel; last year at $5; this year for $2. and 
less. I have sown it for two seasons aud find 
it, without an exception, the best spriug 
wheat in the Northwest. It is extra-hard and 
will yield from 5 to 20 bushels more per acre 
thau any other kind. The old Scotch Fife is 
so badly run out and mixed that it has ceased 
to be profitable to raisers. Our Minneapolis 
millers pronounce the Saskatchewan to lie the 
purest and beat wheat iu the country; and 
offer 10 cents a bushel more for it than for 
any other kiud. Those that have sown one or 
more bushels of it, speak in the highest praise 
of it Only those that tried a few handfuls 
find fault, and but very few of them. It’s the 
coming whout of the Northwest. 
Luke City, Minn. V. J. 8. 
■ ■ «♦« 
HOW TO START LIMA BEANS 
1 hear a great deal of complaint of Lima 
Beans not coming up after plaining, on account 
of insects. Now 1 have been iu tbe habit, for 
the past three years, of soaking my beans until 
they were sprouted, before planting, and I 
very seldom miss iu my garden. I first soak 
tbe beaus in warm water until they are fully 
swollen; then pour off the water, and lay a 
dampened rag on top of them, and they will 
sprout in a few days. Plant iu warm ground, 
aud it is surprising how soon they will come 
through the surface. ’ j. w. f. 
Titusville, N. J, 
JAMES McCREERY & CO. 
Invite the attention of out- 
of-town buyers to their 
large and attractive Stock 
of Kich8ilks Velvets,Plush¬ 
es, Dress Goods, Laces, In- 
diaShawIs, Hosier y, Gloves, 
Upholstery Goods, Suits, 
Wraps, Housekeeping 
Goods, etc., etc. 
We have, in all our re¬ 
spective Departments, a 
full line of medium priced 
goods to the lincst import¬ 
ed. 
Correspondence from 
Housekeepers resident in 
any part of the United 
States will receive prompt 
attention. 
Orders by mail or express 
tilled without delay. 
Broadway and Uth Street, 
NEW YORK. 
NOYES’ HAYING TOOLS. 
for Stacking cut to Fields « Moving away in Bams. 
Anti- 
fH&Um 
Hay 
Carrier. 
Four- ttheet Carrier. 
Save Ubor money: nr* llmpla, durable, eo»t but little 
So trouble to get over tiih bowu* or to the end of deep bey.- 
Thonmnda now in u«e. Wood Pulley*. Floor Hooka, etc. 
Si-mt for circular end deeigne for ir*ckitik burns, to 
U. S. Wind Engine Si Pump Co„ Batavia, Kane Co., Ill, 
Al*n Manufiutiunsr* of th* Celebrated !l*1!a<lay Standard 
Pumping und Geared Wind Mills, i X LsFeeti Mill*, 
Stalk Cutter* Shelter*, IIor*oPower*, Jack*, Tank*, 
Pump*, Ac. 
THE WEEDS MUST GO, 
BAYS THE 
WEED SLAVER. 
Kills weeds dead. Equal 
to live hoes in garden 
or field.— Battle. Creek 
Times. 
It Is the best tool I ever 
used. —.If../ Im H-rcnce, 
Kd. Ohio Farmer. 
_ Sold 100 In 90 daya.-.lf. 
K Gibbs, Livonia, N. Y. 
Worth ♦i'l.OO to me. — Wm Smith, Gardener, etc. 
It Is light, strong, untl durable. Easy to work De¬ 
livered express paid, auywhere in the l . S., 
on receipt ot price. 
CLUBS OF THREE $5.00. 
Address Pontiac Novelty W’ks, Detroit, Midi. 
THE GIBES PATENT *’IMFERIAL" 
Steel, Cast, and Chilled PLOWS. 
EQUIPPED WITH JOINTERS, 
exrYtKB® * wh Kk L8 . 
I. v v A 
at®** 
MANUFACTURED BT 
BUCHER, GIBBS & C0„ CANTON, 0. 
FARMERS’ SAW MILI 
A TEN HORSE POWER 
DRIVES IT. 
Send for 
Circulars to 
CHANDLER 
& TAYLOR, 
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. 
THE PATENT NEST • chickM tt from 
Vermin, weather and nil enemies. No house 
needed. *2 per dozen. Incubators $10. Pare egg* 
$1 per doaeu. Circulars for stamp. 
Wolcott Poultry Supply t'n„ 
WolctHi. Indlnun. 
HUMPHREYS’ 
Homeopathic Veterinary 
Specifics for 
HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP. 
DOGS, HOGS, POULTRY. 
Used by U. S. Governm’t. 
Chart on Rollers, 
lAtitl I took. Sent Free. 
Humphreys' Med. Co., 109 Fulton St., N. Y. 
_ .ROBINSON & CO., Richmond, Ind., 
Build Traction and Portable Engines. Threshers, Saw 
Mills, etc. Circulars free. Agents wanted. 
Grain Drills Improved, 
Never .“Surpassed, 
Unrely Equaled 
In points of excellence. Send for Circular. 
BICKFORD & HUFFMAN, 
Mace don, Wayne Cm., N. Y. 
Mention Rural New Yorker. 
AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITION. 
1885. 
PRICES REDUCED ! 
Lawn Mower 
_Weighing trout ‘H'lo .51 pounds. 
THREE SIZES FOR HORSE POWER. 
Lawn Sweeper*, Cross Edger*. etc. 
GRAHAM, EMLEN AP'SSMORE 
Patentees and Manufacturers, 
631 Market Street, Philadelphia, Penn’a. 
HAY CARRIER. 
MALLORY TRACKLESS HAY FLEYATOR. 
Be«t In the market for filling a Imrn with hnv. Bet¬ 
ter than any track carrier. Easily put up and taken 
down. Price only flee dollars, warranted to give 
satisfaction or money refunded Best bay fork in 
the market Write for Catalogue and terms to 
agents. HERBERT BAKER, 
03 Erie St„ Toledo, O. 
$50 JEM 
will la-paid for any GRAIN FAN 
of same si nr that can cl cun and bag’ 
as much Ora.ill or sped in one day 
as out Patent MON A Rl11 Rruln 
und •‘Ceil Separator .i-. l Hugger, 
or our Improved Wnn-hnu.c Mill 
with ) tju tlutr which wr offer cheap. 
1 ‘ircnUrs and Price List mailed free. 
NEWARK MAOHINE CO , COLUMBUS. O. 
LIGI1TNTNO WELL HUSKING MA¬ 
CHINERY furnishes pure water, pays 
the agent well, uttl the business is pro- 
teeted by patents. Wo make every¬ 
thing known and belonging to well 
sinking. Are the largest works in the 
business. If interested send 15 cents 
SWSJSV 
for mailing you our catalogue 
of 860 engravings 
Advance fur bine 
Wind Mills, Steam 
Eng ines. Artesian 
pumps, AC. T h e 
AmericHB Well 
W „ r k ». Aurora, 
5. JU.. V. 8. A. 
WORLDS’ EXPOSITION AT NEW ORLEANS. 
Every Premipin for Long- 
Keeping Butter. Lot B. Class 
1, was awarded to butter 
made b» the Cooley Process 
Also First Premium for 
Sept, or Oct butter. Class 2, 
anil the Firm Premium 
for Prim Butter 
Remember the COOLEY 
has a Patented Process. 
Others Imitate construc¬ 
tion, but cannot use the pro¬ 
cess 
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., 
Bellows Falls, Vermont. 
Macomber’s Hand Planter. 
The best In the world’for planting corn, beans, and 
beet seed. Sec. of Vt. Board of Agr. In report for 
1S84, says: “It Is really the greatest Improvement for 
the least niouey T lieve ever become fully acquainted 
with.” Agents wanted everywhere. 
S. U. M A COM BEK A* CO.. Grand Isle. Vt. 
S. R. NYE’S 
ITS LEADING MERITS ARE «s» 
That it trill not scratch your ground. Nrede no ad¬ 
justment, but will rake clean on all surfaces Will 
not scatter at the end*. Will form a windrow in 
heavy or green grass. Is. easily hold down while at 
work. It has the simplest, most durable, ns well 
as convenient damping device ot any rake in the field. 
BELCHER & TAYLOR AGR’L TOOL CO. 
BOX 75 IHU’OPEE FALLS, MASS. 
J? 
IMPROVED 
IlYDRAUIJO HAMS. 
Send for Circular ml Price List Address 
A. G A 1YTHKOP A SON. 
» \' iltniugtmt. Del. 
K5, Awarded Medal and Diploma at the Ceu- 
Sar tonnlai Exhibition. Philadelphia. 
EVERY ONE Who Owns v WAG ON Wants 
A El KF.lv A FOLDING 
CANOPY TOP. Folds up 
like an umbrella. Weighs 
| less than 1 •£ lbs. Can bo 
I taken off or put on iu 3 min¬ 
utes. Made in sizes to tit 
business wagous, pleasure 
wagons and buggies. Send 
I for Illustrated circular and 
prten list. Agents wanted 
.everywhere. State where 
_ you saw Oils. D.G. BEERS 
& CO., Patentees and MunuC’rs. Sandy Hook, Conn. 
DM I CD0 KUdd, Road,Lawn,all 
nULLtna— 81 *,.,,; Cheapest and 
best. Circulars. The United States 
Hard Steel Plow, better than any 
chi led Iron. Apex Harrow. Corn 
Drii!, Cyclone cutter. I'HE NEW 
YORK FLOW CO.. 5S Beekmau St. 
“Ensilage Cougrvii.VtltS Pages, SOc. 
