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CATALOGUES, ETC., RECEIVED. 
P EACH YELLOWS.—A Preliminary Re¬ 
port by Erwin F. Smith. Such is the 
title of Bulletin No. 9 from the Botanical 
Division of the United States Department of 
Agriculture. It is a volume of 212 pages and 
37 plates, containing all the trustworthy in 
formation that Mr. Smith has been able to 
gather during 16 months of continuous obser¬ 
vation and inquiry. In spite of the mass of 
information given in this volume, we do not 
see that the public is made much wiser as to 
the cause of the disease. Mr. Smith gives the 
following list of “ conditions known or sup¬ 
posed to favor the disease ” 
(1) Climatic conditions. 
(a) Non-adaptation of the peach to our 
climate. 
(b) Supposed general change in climatic 
conditions. 
(c) Early autumn frosts. 
(d) Cold winters. 
(e) Excessive rain fall. 
(2) Earth conditions. 
(a) Exhaustion or infertility of soil. 
(b) Wet and rich soils. 
(3) Artificial or culture conditions 
(a) Neglect of cultivation. 
( b ) Neglect of pruning. 
(c) Excessive use of nitrogenous manures. 
(d) Degeneracy due to continued propaga¬ 
tion by budding. 
(e) Propagation by means of imperfect or 
diseased pits. 
If ) Diseased buds. 
(ff) Spread of the disease by infected prun¬ 
ing knives or saws. 
(h) Nurseries not responsible for all of the 
outbreaks. 
(4) Mechanical or vital injuries. 
(a) Injuries by men or quadrupeds. 
(b) Injury by borers. 
(c) Root aphides. 
(d) Fungi. 
Agitator Thrasher —Catalogue from the 
J. I. Case Thrashing Machine Company, Ra¬ 
cine, Wisconsin. This is the 46th annual cata¬ 
logue issued by this house. It fully describes 
and illustrates the excellent thrashers which 
have made a reputation for Racine. There 
is also a very good list of boiler and saw-null 
outfits noted in the catalogue. A novel and 
exceedingly valuable feature is introduced in 
the form of “Case’s Catechism ” This is a 
series of questions and answers bearing upon 
the proper mode of running a steam engine. 
We have frequently had inquiries from those 
who desired to know how to run a steam en¬ 
gine. Tnis catechism is about the best answer 
that we have seen. 
Alabama Agricultural Experiment 
Station, Auburn, Ala.—Bulletin No. 4 of 
this institution treats of the culture of straw¬ 
berries, grapes aud raspberries. These are 
subjects that ougLt to interest Southern 
farmers. 
Nevada Experiment Station .—Bulletin 
No. 2 is seut by Leroy D. Brown, Reno, Nev. 
The bulletin deals with “The interdependence 
of plant life aud climate conditions of Neva¬ 
da .” We do not see that this subject is of any 
great value to the general public. 
Experiments in Arkansas.— The First 
Annual Report of the Arkansas Experiment 
Station, Fayetteville, Ark., is a very credit¬ 
able volume. It is sent by Director Albert 
E. Menke. It will be impossible for us to 
speak of all the experiments noted in this vol¬ 
ume. The station is very young yet and con¬ 
sequently this report must be largely devoted 
to introductory work, the formation of a base 
upon which to rear solid results. It seems to 
us that the Arkansas Station has made a most 
excellent start in the right direction. The in¬ 
dications are that it will prove a source of 
profit to the State. The Station officials seem 
to think that A rKansas should become a sugar¬ 
making State. Elaborate experiments with 
sorghum have been st irted, and it is proposed 
to find out all that it is ’possible to know re¬ 
garding the chances of sorghum sugar In 
Arkansas. Experiment with potatoes, small 
fruits, fertilizers, dehorning, and vineyaid 
work are also recorded 
Food Adulteration in New Jersey.— 
Report of the New Jersey Dairy Connnis 
sioner, from William K. Newton, Paterson, 
N. J. It is the duty of the New Jersey D dry 
Commissioner, to collect aud analyze samples 
of the various foods offered for sale iu the 
State and to see that the laws regarding the 
use of food adulterants are enforced. During 
1888, 623 articles of food were analyzed. Of 
these, 320 were pure and 303 adulterated or 
below the standard. It appears that a con¬ 
siderable quantity of oleomargarine is still 
sold in New Jersey, notwithstanding the fact 
that only 28 licenses for its sale were granted 
during 1888. Of milk, 121 samples were ex¬ 
amined and 43 of these found to be below the 
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standard. A number of milkmen were de¬ 
tected in an effort to sell skimmed milk for 
%ttt 0 , anil gUmtaf 
whole milk and the milk from diseased cows 
was detected in several cases. The Commis¬ 
sioner states that a large proportion of the 
lard offered in New Jersey was adulterated. 
He estimates that not over 1,000 pounds of 
absolutely pure “leaf lard” is made in the 
State in a year. American canned goods 
were generally pure and wholesome. Traces 
of tin are frequently found in such goods, but 
it is not believed that tin is a poison. Out of 16 
cans of imported canned vegetables, copper 
was found in 11, and only eight pure samples 
out of 24 specimens of coffee were discovered. 
Coffee adulterants are generally harmless 
however. Ground spice is seldom pure, ex¬ 
tracted honey and maple sirup are often 
adulterated and “soda water” that is stored 
in bottles with metal stoppers is found to con¬ 
tain lead in damaging quantities. The whis- 
kv of New Jersey sustained its general repu 
tation for vileness. Only three samples out of 
15 examined could be considered “standard.” 
Brandy and gin were even worse. The Com¬ 
missioner is surprised to learn how rapidly 
the opium habit is increasing, and how much 
of this deadly drug is sold at country grocery 
stores The report contains considerable in¬ 
formation that will be interesting to Jersey- 
men. 
National Educational Association.— 
The proceedings of the meeting of this as¬ 
sociation, which was held at Washington in 
February, 1888, are sent out by the Bureau of 
Education. This volume should be full of in¬ 
terest to teachers. Some of the most noted 
educators in the country contribute articles 
on topics that seem to lead up to the true 
principles of education. Here is the first par¬ 
agraph we find in the detailed report. It is the 
opening of an essay on the importance of 
manual training in the public schools. 
“ The effort to avoid labor is the chief 
curse of the human race Idleness is a social 
crime. Work is the law of life, and hence the 
duty of all.” We most earnestly commend 
this pamphlet to the thousands of men and 
women who make a business of training our 
children. 
Luburg Chairs.— Catalogue from the Lu- 
burg Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, Pa. A 
special feature of the business done by this 
house is the abandonment of wholesaling. It is 
no v proposed to sell direct to all consumers at 
the lowest known factory prices. This manner 
of doing business is becoming very popular and 
always meets with the approval of customers. 
Those of our readers who want to procure a 
baby coach, a reclining chair, an invalid 
chair, or in fact any sort of a comfortable 
seat will do well to procure this catalogue and 
read it over. 
Apple Worm. Leaf-feeding Larva. Plant Bug. Onion Maggot. 
Insects on Fruits, on Vegetables, on Flowers, on Shade Trees. They 
are Coming. Be Prepared in Time. 
An Insect Supplement 
to the illustrated monthly journal, Popular Gardening and Fruit Growing has 
just been issued, which sums up the most approved means of dealings with all 
common insects. There are 315 headings (alphabetical arrangment.) Clear descriptions, 
life-like engravings. We will mail a copy of this valuable insect guide to every 
cultivator who will send us their address and four cents in stamps. Order at once, 
soon g e o ed AddrSs! POPULAR GARDENING PUB. CO., Buffalo, N. Y. 
Bless Your Souls! 
can receive one containing: Just as many and very 
more varieties and ail new vegetables that are really 
for just A OT'IIIA Gf It may have less paint about 
covers, but, great Scott! we are not after paint, but ieed. 
fresh and true_ to name, such as will make with a master's 
handits own picture all over our farms and gardens; seed I 
am not afraid to WARRANT on the cover of my cata¬ 
logue. Come, my fellow farmers, and join the thousands, 
who for thirty years have been users of my seed; why, we 
were a goodly company and having pleasant times together 
before the great majority of the present race of seedsmen (bless 
the boys!) nad left their nurse’s armsl Send for a catalogue. 
JAMES J. H. GREGORY, Marblehead, Mass. 
SPECIAL- PRICES 1 
u TOINTRODUCE r 
SEND FOP.mSTRATED PAMPHLET 
we^\ake6oifferentHarrows 
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niversal WEEDEHULTIPR 
For Weeding and Cultivating all hoed crops. For 
putting in Grain and Grass and Hungarian or Millet 
ft has no equal. Every farmer should inquire into 
its merits. Ex-Gov. ROBIE, Master Me. State Grange, 
writes: “It should be owned by every farmer in the 
country.” Send postal card for circulars and testi¬ 
monials. All parties in Middle States should address 
BROWN MFG. CO., 40 DEY ST., NEW YORK. All others 
UNIVERSAL WEEDER C0„ North Weare, Hillsboro Co. N. H. 
Pi.srenanmtjs' 
INFANTILE 
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DISEASES 
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ing the skin of childreu and Infants aud curing 
torturing, disfiguring, itching, scaly and pimply 
diseases of tlm skin, scalp and blood, with loss of 
hair, from infancy to old age, the Cuticura Remediks 
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Cuticura. the great Skin Cure, and CUTICURA Soap. 
an exquisite Skin Beauilfler.externallv, aud Cuticura 
Rksolvknt, the new Blood Purifier, internally, cure 
every form of skin and blood disease, from pimples to 
scrofula. 
Sold everywhere. Price, Cuticura, 50c. ; Soap. 25c. 
Resolvent,’ $ 1 . Prepared by the Potter Drug and 
Chemical Co.. Boston. Mass. 
Send for “ How to Cure Skin Diseases.” 
IT - Baby's Skin and °ealp preserved and beautl- 
Pf- fled by Cuticura Soap. _4Bl 
Kidney Pains, Backache and weakness cured 
by Cuticura anti-Pain Plastbk, an Instanta¬ 
neous pain-subduing plaster. 25c. 
As the hair has a shadow, so the slightest 
disease of the scalp threatens the hair. Put 
the scalp in healthy condition by the use of 
Warner’s Log Gubin II AIK TON IC. 
It restores the hair, and has no equal. 
Stayman’s No. 1 Strawberry. 
Large and Fine, produced at the rate of 30,- 
O«0 quarts per acre Price 8*2 per dozen; 
810 per 100, 
J E W El., Ihe earliest and best black grape known. 
Kqual to the Delaware In quality. Price, 81,50 
each. 8eud tor testimonials. 
STAYMAN & BLACK, 
LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS, 
ROCHESTER 
COMMERCIAI 
INURSERIES., 
Address 
|W.S.LITTLE 
I Rochester,, 
N. Y. 
NEW 
r and RARE! 
OLD and. 
RELIABLEI 
r Both Fruit and Ora* 
r mental. HOSES,Vine*,I 
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r (£s> Whole**!© LUt, FlLEJLl 
TREES! I SHRUBS! 
Choicest new aud old kinds; a large and superior 
slock; niv own growth ; reliable and sure to give 
best results. Prices low for best quality. Send for 
Catalogue. 
VVaban, Newton Highlands, Mass. 
WILLIAM C. STRONG. 
3?ntED 
THE FINEST 
GRAPE EVER 
INTRODUCED. . 
LARGE, EARLY, 
HARDY,PRODUCTIVE 
DIAMOND GRAPE CO. 
BRIGHTON, N.Y. 
G 
RAPE VINESi 
Mv specialty for 32 years. Over 100 best new and 
kinds: E ' ~ ‘ ~' 
& 
Nectar, 
I vira, Ives, etc. Nice, medium 1 year Concords, $10 per 
tOOO. Also, Strawberries, Raspberries. Blackberries, 
Gooseberries and Currants. Best Plants. Low Prices. 
Catalogues free. GEO. W. CAMPBELL, Delaware, O. 
V EGETABLE PL A NT'*— Standard Sorts, at 
reliable rates. Send for Price List. 
M. GARKAHAN, Kingston, Pa. 
SEED POTATOES ■ l-ieties. $2 per bbl. 
or less. Also Strawberry Plants and Japanese 
Buckwheat Send for price list. 
GEORGE SISSON, La Plume, Penn. 
FOR SALE CHEAP! 
3 iind 4-Year-Old Apple Trees. List of Va¬ 
rieties and prices on application. 
6RAI BROTHERS, New Canaan, Conn. 
Plants of Best Quality, 
Warranted True to Name. 
LOWEST Prices, and 
Largest Assortment of 
old ami new varieties. 
At dozen rates, Free by Mail. Special atten¬ 
tion called to Promising Novelties Send for 
Price List. Address, 
BUSH dt SON «& MEISSNER, 
Busbberg, Jetterson Co.. Mo. 
com Frame Cali huge Plants. 
Ready for planting. Send for prices. Address 
G rowers and dealers in sweet 
CORN, ATTENTION! Genuine Connecti¬ 
cut grown Stowell’s Evergreen Sweet Corn by ex 
uress, $2.25 per bushel, $1.25 per half bushel, 75c. peck. 
C. E. CHAPMAN. Westbrook, Conn. 
FRUIT TREES 
to destroy injurious insects 
i recommended by all experienced 
'Horticulturists and by this system only 
perfect fruit be secured. For full direc- 
_ i And outfit for hand or horse power, address 
riELD FOBCE PUMP CO. Uekmrt N V 
PEERLESS DYES 8ou> it*D gpjotm 
ALL THIS LEADING VARIETIES. 
Apple Trees. 
Varieties for all sections North aud South. Special 
collection of winter keepers for sections where North¬ 
ern varieties do not succeed. Pears, Cherry and 
Quiuce Trees, Grape Vines, Shade ami Or- 
uauieutal Trees. For sale Cheap. 80 page Cata¬ 
logue free. The RANDOLPH PETERS NURSERY CO.. 
Mention Rural New-Yorker. Wilmington, Del. 
Art vims: 
Nectar. Woodruf,Eaton, and all t 
best varieties. Gaudy and other Sira 
berries. Blackberries, Raspberries, W< 
derful Peacb. and other nursery -to. 
-OTwcM- earrai reaca, anu otner nursery sto 
Descriptive catalogue giving Instructions for plantin u | 
JOELUORNKK A SOILUeUlr, Camden Co.. N. 
JOHN. S. BARNHART, Deutou, Md. 
THE ORANGE CO. FIELD CORN 
SURPASSES ALL OTHER FLINT VARIETIES. Haa 
' telded over one hundred and fifty bushels to an acre 
S: ml for our Illustrated Catalogue of Seeds, contain 
ing all the new and standard varieties of Vegetables, 
Farm and Flower S> ed. Potatoes, etc. 
W. H. CORNISH, 
NEWBURGH, N. V. * 
SEEDS. 
Clover, Timothy and Alsike. 
Write to S. S. READ, Toledo, Ohio, for prices. 
