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APRIL K 
IMPROVED QUALITY AND QU ANTITY OF GRASS MEANS MORE HA Y, MILK, MEAT, AND MANURE. 
TOP-DRESS YOUR MOWING FIELDS AND PASTURES WITH THE 
MA PBS CSrH-a-SS T op-dressing 
Promotes ^SSSE . 
It is now generally admitted among farmers v no lt ,, ton-dressing ” has been found necessary to hold the best varieties of grass. 
« <iuickgrowiDg ^ Cu ; es T ] euder and 18 
Hl *The in Ho^iiction some^enf^ars^o^ri^is 1 nm^ure^unequa ll^d^n ri^iess^n^s^ohibdfty, mark ed a new era in the Restoring ot Grass Rands. 
Use One to Three Bags per Acre in early Spring as a Top-Dressing. 
SEND POSTAL CARD FOB PAMPHLET. 
r.iMo comm . N o. 158 froht s tr eet, h ew iobk. 
STOCKS RIDGE POTATO MANURE. 
PROFESSOR COOKE’S NEW DEPARTURE, ill determining the available nitrogen in the 
y™. sirowj thattbe MxUri*. rotato M^co^d 
larges t amount of total available nitrogen of any sold tn the State, namely 4.05 
the average of the other twenty-nine brands sold in Vermont was only l 01 percent avaflable 
or less than the amount found in the Stockbridge. (See Bulletin No. 5). We^have mmnt^ 
for sometime that the Stockbridge Manures contained not only a targe »“°"f o( 
but that it was available, and suitable to tbe crop, and hence the great snec^s of fli« mannr^, 
especially on potatoes, corn, grass (top dressing), and all crops requiring then food in sixty to 
ninety days. It is easy to make fertilizers that will analyze high m the laboratory, y using 
inferior sources of plant food which are difficult of detection by the chemist:, but 
There Is no Cheating the Plant, 
as the above illustration shows. If the food is not available, and acceptable, the plant tells t e- 
S,ry very qu^kly by a stunted and unsatisfactory growth. The Stockbridge Manures have 
stood the test of both chemist and field. They start crops promptly, back 
the season, and produce a yield and quality such as the above picture on the right fairly 
trates. 
BOWKER FERTILIZER CO., 
BOSTON AND NEW YORK. 
“ CHURN , 
yw^riakc from the best material Superior Articles 
of Dairy Goods, that arc models of strength aiid simplici¬ 
ty Unquestioned proof given of their durability. Sole manu 
facturere of Curtis’ Improved Factory Churn, Mason s 
Power Butter Worker, Lever Worker, Curtis Squni e 
Uox Churn, Rectangular Churn, Cream \ ats,I)og Power,etc 
“One Family Churn at wholesale where w £,,iW» e rOLD 
a cent ” All goods warranted exactly as represented. T\\ O GOLD 
AW FOURTEEN SILVER M^ILVI^S awarded for superiority. _ 
CORNISH, CHRXIS & GREENE. Fort Atkin son, Wis. 
WEAVER ORGANS 
Are the Finest in Tone. Style, Finish and general 
make up of any goods made. Guaranteed foi G years. 
Send for Catalogue, testimonials and terms, free, to 
Weaver Organ and Plano Co., 
Factory, York, I’a. 
GOOD NEWS 
TO LADIES. 
■“ (ATIatestTniTucementsTver of¬ 
fered. Now’s your time tp get 
up orders for our celebrated 
Teas and Coffees, and secure 
a beautiful Gold Band or Moss 
Bose China Tea Set, Dinner Set, 
GniTntaiuHuoss Rose Toilet Set, atcli, Brass Lamp, 
or Webster’s 151 ctiona-iw- ’4 r |?^ dreS8 
rniiK (1RE4.T AMEU 1 CAI 1 IEA 
B.o'liox m 31 and 33 Vesey St., New York. 
Lightning WellMachini: makers. 
re are the largest Manufacturers,-have sunk 
52!) tt. in 10 hours. Our Encyclopedia of BOO 
engravings of Well, Wind-Mill, Prospecting, 
Pumping and Diamond Pointed Rock Drill¬ 
ing Machinery, or our treatiseon Natural Gas 
vill be mailed for 25 cts. Are sueing parties 
... who advertise to make Hydraulic 
L machiuery, and their customers for 
using. 
The American 
Well Works, 
Aurora, III., 
U. S. A. 
- 'Tv 
AHEAD OF ALL COMPETITION 
18 8 8 . 
Lawn Mower". 
FOURTEEN SIZES FOR HAND USE. 
Weighing from 21 to 51 Pounds. 
THREE SIZES FOR HORSE POWER. 
GRAHAM, EMLEN & PASSMORE, 
PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS, 
631 Market $t,,c Philadelphia, Pa, 
T v* PERKINS’ 
Wind Mill 
is. 
if '— , Strongest and Best Self- 
Re,, dating Wind Mill made. 
Fud instructions for erecting sent with 
the first mill. All Wind Mills war¬ 
ranted. Bor Circulars and Prices 
address 
THE PERKINS’ WIND MILL, 
AND AX CO., 
Agents Wanted. Mishawaka, Ind. 
ESTABLISHED 1852. 
JACKSON BROTHERS, 
HEW YOBS STATE DEAIN TILE AND PIFE WOBSS, 
MAIN OFFICE, 76 THIRD AVE., ALBANY, N. Y. 
BRIGGB &G? 
\5 APPLETON 5T. BD5T0N MASS. 
"V*/ MANUFACTURERS OF 
GRAND?-• SQUARE- • UPRIGHT 
PIANO FORTES 
<^ra(eful'i)e: 319 NJ*.» 5 olip (onstruction - 
MAT(HLES$ TONE j3LAUTIFUL flNISH, 
1868 M. W. DUNHAM > 1888 
WILL PLACE OS SALE, APRII* 2d, 
STAL 
ESPECIALLY RESERVED FOR THE SPRING TRADE. 
I have found each year that a number of my customers cannot conveniently buy late’ 1“ 
the season, audit is to accommodate these that I have this year made^ a reserve of Twenty 
Stallions, old enough for service, which will be placed on sale April «d ; it being Ilf 
tion to so control my importations that i can offer purchasers a first class horse any day 
yGar All Animals Sold Guaranteed Breeders on Trial satisfactory to Purchaser. 
CARRIAGES AT ALL TRAINS. Address M. W. DUNHAM* Wayne, Du Page Co., 111. 
holstein-friesians. 
CLYDESDALE, FRENCH COACH AND HAMBLETONIAN HORSES. 
LAKESIDE STOCK FARM lias 
The only Cow that has given 26,021 lbs. 2 oz of milk in a year. 
The only four-year-old that has given 23,602 lbs. 10 oz.in a year. 
Tile only two-year-old that has given 18,484 lbs. 13 oz. in a year. 
The only herd of mature Cows that has averaged 17,166 lbs. 1 oz. In a year 
The onlv herd of two-year-olds that has averaged 12,465 lbs. 7 oz. .n a year. 
The only two-year old Holstein-Friesian that has made 21 lbs. 10% oz. of out- 
tpr in & week. * 
Flftv-two Cows In this herd have averaged 20 lbs. of butter in one week. 
100 Cows and Heifers in this herd average 17 lbs. 1 43-100 oz. of butter In a 
„ _—. week. 
Over 100 Cows In the Advanced Registry. Fine studs of choice highly-bred Clydesdale, French Coach and 
Ha seidfor a Catelogue giving full records and pedigrees. In writing always mention Rural New-Yorker. 
SMITHS, POWELL & LAMB, Syracuse, N. Y. 
PRACTICALLY - 
A Self-Dump Bake 
HIGH WHEELS with 
Tires bolted on. TEETH 
are Ion grand adjustable. Made 
of Crucible Steel with Oil 
Temper. Has a Lock Lever 
and Swinging Cleaner-Bar. 
We make both the COIL and 
DROP TOOTH. 
We also manufacture Buckeye 
Grain Drills, Buckeye Cider 
Mills, Buckeye Riding and 
Walking Cultivators. Buck¬ 
eye Seeders, Lubm Pulver¬ 
izer and Clod Crushers. 
, Branch Houses: Philadelphia, 
Pa.; Peoria, Ills.; St. Paul, Minn.; 
Kansas City Mo.; and San l<rnn- 
, cisco. Cal. Send for Circular to 
either of the above firms or to 
P. P. M AST & CO. Springfield , 0 . 
BUCKEYE 
HAY RAKES 
No RATCHETS or 
to Get out of Order 
NOT EXCELLED 
BY ANY RAKE IN THE MARKET 
CANTON IRON ROOFING CO., 
CANTON, OHIO. 
MANUFACTURERS OF THE H. W. SMITH PATENT 
STEEI-i ROOFIN C3r. 
Made ot genuine Sheet Steel and Calamined Steel. Also 
CORRUG ATED IRON Roofing and Siding. Beaded Iron Ceiling and 
Siding, Crimped Edge Roofing and Siding, Roof Paint, Roofer’s Paper, etc. 
Send for Catalogue, Price List, and Samples. 
ISLAND HOME 
ROUND, SOLE AND HORSE-SHOE TILE, 
Over 13 inches long. By cargo or smallest quantity. 
Our new Improved macninery makes superior round 
and sole tile, excel).ug anything offered heretofore. 
First premium wherever exhibited. Price list on ap¬ 
plication. Drai u Tile machines for sale. 
STOCK FARM. 
Savage & Farnum,Impor¬ 
ters and Breeders of Per- 
cheron and French Coach 
Horses,IslandHomeStock 
Farm, Grosse Isle, Wayne 
County, Mich. We offer a 
very large stud of horses 
to select from, weguaran- 
tee our stock,make prices 
reasonable, and sell on 
easy terms, Visitors al¬ 
ways welcome. Large 
catalogue free. Address' 
Savage & Farnum 
Detroit, Mich. 
Percheron Horses. 
French Coach Horses. 
DEDERICK’S HAY PRESSES. 
-e o ft the customer 
keeping the one 
that suits 
Order on trial, address for circular and location of 
Western and Southern Storehouses and Agents. 
P. K. DEDERICK 6l CO., Albany, N. Y. 
MANGE 
THE COLD WATER DIP ( Thymo-Cresol) is a 
handy, sure,safe,abso¬ 
lutely NON-POISON- 
OUS REMEDY for 
Lice,Fleas,Ticks,Scab, 
all Insect Pests, all skin troubles, and many 
Diseases of Live-Stock. Used and recommen¬ 
ded by tbe leading Breeders and Veterinarians 
throughout the world. Send for Circular. 
I T. W. Lawford & Co., Baltimore, Md 
THE ROCHESTER 
HAY and GRAIN ELEVATORS 
SLING and STACKFK 
BEATS THEM ALL. 
Agents wanted. Send for circular. 
Mention this Paper. 
W. C. RICKER, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y- 
CIDER 
MACHINERY. 
Knuckle Joint and Screw 
Presses. Graters. Elevators, 
Pumps, etc. Send for cata¬ 
logue. 
Boomer & Boschert Front Co., 
118 W. Water St., Syracuse, 
S. Y. 
Pratt’s Perfection Road Cart 
Is beyond a doubt the best cart 
made lor the Horseman, Farmer or auyone de¬ 
siring a cart for speeding, breaking or business 
purposes. Before purchasing elsewhere, write 
direct to the infrs. for circular and prices. 
A. L. I’ll ATT & CO., Kalamazoo, Mich. 
EVERY FARMER SHOULD INQUIRE 
into Ihe merits of BREED’S UNIVERSAL WEEDER 
for weeding all hoed crops and putting in grain and 
grass-seed. Ex-Gov. Roble, Master Me.. State Grange, 
writes: “It should be owned by every farmer in the 
country.” Circulars and testimonials upon application. 
Universal Weeder Co., No, Weave, N. II. 
