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April 18 
EVERYBODY'S GARDEN. 
Mixed Up.—B y some means or other 
March and April got mixed on their sig¬ 
nals and the latter came in on the run¬ 
ning schedule of the former. At any 
rate something was the matter, for the 
weather of the past month was a record 
breaker. Plowing had been going on for 
three weeks, and garden operations were 
getting lively, something almost unheard 
of in this region. A change came, and 
April 3 found the entire State in the 
clutches of a blizzard, with the thermom¬ 
eter rapidly hustling down below freez¬ 
ing. To make matters worse a hail¬ 
storm on April 2 got in its work among 
the greenhouses and hotbeds at Wood- 
mere, a western suburb of the city. Hail¬ 
stones large as hen’s eggs pelted the 
roofs and sash and in 10 minutes the 
whole stock for the Easter trade, which 
had taken months to grow, and the hot¬ 
bed plants were exposed to the fury of 
the storm. Fortunately it occurred in 
the forenoon, and the whole town to¬ 
gether with the immense manufactories, 
turned out to the rescue. Tents, blan¬ 
kets, sacks, lumber, anything that would 
cover a broken glass were pressed into 
service. Heat for zero weather was turn¬ 
ed on and the work of repairs went on 
through the remainder of the day, and 
by the next morning they were partialiy 
protected from the blizzard which fol¬ 
lowed. Thousands of dollars of damage 
are now in sight and what the end will 
be depends largely on the weather of the 
next three weeks. With the serious 
losses by the floods last year and the 
damage now in sight the florists and 
gardeners of that section are literally 
passing through deep waters. With 
nearly a month of Spring weather pre¬ 
ceding, two inches of snow and ice on 
April 4 was not a very promising sight 
for the agricultural craft. 
Rhubarb Queries.— Where can I learn 
more about forcing rhubarb? We are grow¬ 
ers of violets and would like to know 
whether rhubarb could be forced under the 
benches. The violet houses are run at a 
temperature at night of about 45 degrees 
and a da,y temperature of 60 degrees. 
Where can rhubarb roots be procured, and 
can they be forced first year? m. j. v. 
Marlboro, N. Y. 
The New Rhubarb Culture, sold by 
The R. N.-Y. for 50 cents, gives full di¬ 
rections. The rhubarb can be forced 
under the benches, but the spaces should 
be boarded or enclosed with building 
paper in order entirely to shut out the 
light. By far the best results both as 
to yield, quality and appearance are ob¬ 
tained by forcing it in the dark. Do not 
waste your time in forcing it where it 
will be exposed to daylight. The color 
of the dark-grown is vastly superior to 
that grown in the light, and very little 
root energy is. wasted in growing leaves, 
as the leaves, if any at all, are very 
small. The temperature as described 
for the violets will be all right. Very 
likely, however, it would go much higher 
when the spaces under the benches were 
enclosed. It will readily accommodate 
itself to any degree of heat from 45 to 85 
or 90 degrees. The latter temperatures 
will give a quicker growth with a rather 
lighter yield, while a degree a little high¬ 
er than the former, say 50 degrees, will 
give slower growth with heavier yield 
for the entire season. Yearling roots 
may be obtained of almost any of the 
seed or nurserymen advertising in The 
R. N.-Y. For best results these roots 
should be planted out now just as soon 
as possible, and grown for two seasons 
under intensive culture and liberal ma¬ 
nuring. A large crop cannot be expected 
from young small roots, any more than 
a full crop of apples could be grown 
from small trees. I think, however, that 
for next Winter you would be able to 
secure old roots to some extent in your 
locality. If so, secure them now, but 
let them remain undisturbed until late 
in the Fall. Take them up then as late 
as possible and let them freeze before 
putting them under the benches. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
Six Weeks Potatoes. —I have grown 
the so-called Six Weeks potatoes, and 
believe that under ideal soil and weath¬ 
er conditions I can make them pretty 
nearly true to name. For a test, how¬ 
ever, 1 would not plant them in March 
or April in this latitude and probably 
not earlier than the latter part of May. 
I have not made careful tests and notes 
with this particular variety, but have 
had tubei'S large as marbles before one 
would think it possible. With the Bo- 
vee 1 have made more extended tests 
and have grown the tubers to fair table 
size in 40 days. 1 have had them peep¬ 
ing through the ground in three to flve 
days, with vine growing quite rank, cul¬ 
tivated and hoed in 18 to 20 days. 1 did 
not accomplish this by haphazard plant¬ 
ing, or growing them in any kind of soil 
that happened to be at hand. They were 
started in boxes as I have previously 
written of, and sprouts were sometimes 
iong enough that much care was neces¬ 
sary in puting them in the drills and 
covering. They got there on time with 
that kind of treatment, and with proper 
soil the work pays well. j. e. morse. 
Michigan. _ 
Agriculture in Rural Schools. 
There should be taught in our public 
schools those subjects which will best 
equip pupils for their life work. At least 
preference should be given to studies, a 
knowledge of which can be made of 
practical use. In our rural schools there 
should be a course of study in agricul¬ 
ture. If the greater part of our young 
farmers could have training at an agri¬ 
cultural college, it would benefit them, 
help to raise the standard of farming 
and farm life, and promote the welfare 
of all other social and industrial inter¬ 
ests. But at least elementary agriculture 
should have a place in the list of com¬ 
mon school studies, similar to that now 
occupied by the three R’s and language. 
The farmer has been called the back¬ 
bone of the nation, and agriculture is 
the vital force ministering to the greatest 
needs of the greatest number. It is clearly 
the duty of the State to foster agricul¬ 
ture. This is being done to some extent 
but it could and should be furthered still 
more through every rural school. 
D. O. SAWYER. 
Austerlitz (N. Y.) Grange. 
When you write advertisers mention The 
R. N.-Y. and you will get a quick reply and 
“a square deal.” See gpiarantee, 14th page. 
If the readers of The R. N.-Y. wish to 
plant I’each or Apple trees this Spring, 
they should write to Martin Wahl, 
Rochester, N. Y., who offers a surplus of 
all the leading varieties in three grades 
at very low prices. Write for his cata¬ 
logue and surplus list immediately ; it 
will interest you. No charge is made for 
boxing or packing and the valuable in- 
foi'mation which he gives in his catalogue 
to planters will interest every reader, 
and it is free for the asking.— Ad/v. 
P OTATOES—Bovee, Carman, Cobbler, Harvest, 6Wks 
Uncle Sam, Rose. 85 kinds. C. W. Ford, Fishers,N.Y. 
*4% HI HCC AIIT—1^11 sell Six Weeks and 
III IlLllwC UU I Triumph potatoes at 75o.; 
larman No. 3 at 75c.; Cane Seed, $1 per bushel. 
R IT RHOWN. OTfnrd. Ohio. 
.fkiamifHCC grown especially for SEED 
’lllAIUCd 10 varieties. SEBOOATa Eight 
f the best varieties of STRAWBERRY ffANTS. 
rices right; list free. 
ftvo! H. cxinvm. crest Farm, Dalton, Pa. 
ondike.bestof all. Tuber, 15c.; bbl., $10. PIngree 
1 White Mammoth, bbl., $5 (all bbls. 4 bu.) Whole- 
„ iicf Vroo o-Ro. A. RONNEUL. Waterloo. N. Y. 
SEED POTATOES. 
Northern-grown, any quantity. Leading varie 
ties. Write to-day, stating w^ants. 
Farming Implements, 
E. F. MANCHESTER, Bristol, Conn. 
„ Second-growth Seed Potatoes, $1.25 
0l per bushel; Home-grown Crimson 
over Seed, $3 per bushel; Cow Peas, $1.75 Mr bu. 
JOSEPH F. HOLLAND. MUford, Del. 
DREER’5 
QRASS^n-'CLOVER 
cannot be excelled for purity and cleanliness. 
Send for Special Grass Circular, and ask for any 
information de.sired. 
HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA, PA. 
P 
OT 1 T n C C —Cobblers, K. Harvest, Chios, Hebrons, 
U I AI UlO Raleighs, and 20 other choice kinds. 
Low rates on Central or Lehigh. Seed Com, White 
Star Oats. Sample free, and description. 
SMITH’S POTATO FARM, Shortsville, N. Y. 
I'll I A I UbW choice and true to 
name, $1 per bushel. Send for circular to the N. Y. 
PEERLESS Farm, Lyons, Wayne Co., N. Y. 
THE KELLY CO., 
SEED MERCHANTS. 
150-152 Sheriff St., Cleveland, Ohio. 
All kinds of grass and field seeds and 
poultry supplies. Seed manual free. 
Recleaned 
Western 
Grown 
Clover, 
Tlnaothy, 
Etc. 
Reference, this paper, or Park National Bank. 
Geneva Grown Trees 
All strictly first-class and well grown, at wholesale 
prices. Apples; Pears, standard and dwarf; Plums; 
Cherries; Quinces; Peaches; Currants; Raspberries: 
Blackberries; Ornamentals; Shrubs; Boses,etc, Send 
list of wants for prices. Address 
Box 20.T, Geneva, N. Y. 
Reference— First National Bank. Geneva, N. Y. 
TRESS SUCCEED WHERE 
I^rJe^NmTy. OTHERS FAIL^ 
"Fruit Boo\ Free. Result of 78 years' experience 
^STARK BRO*. Louisiana, Mo.; Dansville, N. Y.; Ett 
The President 
The finest new strawberry now on the 
market. Largest size and brightest color. 
Send for circular. Price, SIO per hundred, 
THOMAS R. HUNT, 
Originator. Lambertville, N. J. 
r 
Plant Patterson’s Best Yet 
The handnomest, be$t market and yielding po¬ 
tato on earth. No equal. A fortune to every jiotato 
jrrower. By mail, 1 Ih. 36c, 3 lbs. 7f>c. By exp. or frt. 
chgB. follow. Peck $1, bu. 92, bbl. 96. l^at'a Cboloe 
913.76 bbl. 15lr Walter Raleigh, 92.60 bbl. 
2 ^^^^ U I mm 0 ^^ Michigan.y«l* 
m l\ I fl 0 S low; Farmer'll Friend 
white. Prioeaeacb. half bu. 91.60, bu. 92.26, 2 bu. or 
more 92 per bu. Full line Farm and Garden Boode. 
Catalogue No. 18 FREE. 
■'1 MAPLEWOOD STOCK FARM, 
ALLEGAN, MlCH. 
Home of Royal Duchess Poland China Swine. 
Strawberry Plants rSz.^'ioo ioo^^looo 
Victor Hugo, pure stock.$0.25 $0.60 $0.40 $2..50 
Tennessee, midseason.20 .60 .30 2.00 
Brandywine, late.20 .50 . 30 2.00 
Pride of Cum berl’d, midseason .20 ..50 .30 2.00 
Gandy, very late.20 ..50 .30 2.00 
McKinley, very sweet.20 .tiO .40 2..50 
Parsons. Great for market... .20 ..50 .30 2.00 
Mammoth. New; very large. .35 .75 .60 4.00 
Nick Ohmer. New.25 .60 .40 3.(X) 
Margaret. B'lne for table use. .‘25 .60 .40 3.00 
Beauty (Downing’s Briae).25 .60 .40 3.00 
Johnson’s Early.‘25 .60 .40 2.50 
Wm, Belt.25 .50 .:10 2.00 
Lady Garrison.25 .60 . 40 3.00 
Excelsior. Best early.25 .50 .40 2..50 
Bubach.25 .60 .40 2.50 
Bismarck. Grand.25 .60 .40 2..50 
Strong well-rooted plants. Send cash and order 
early. Keen thi« list. 
FBANK S. NEWCOMB, Vineland, N.J. 
_ I Strawberry Plants—Bubach, 
r Ol ^^91© Gandy. Brandywine, three of 
the best varieties grown. $2 per 1.000. 
T. E. WOODHULL, Wading River, N Y. 
12 Oom Paur^^rSI 
KEVITT’S PLANT FARM, Athenia, N.J. 
PI vnc ^TDA\A/PCDDY-**»e Money-Makihg 
uLTUl OlriAVYDLnni wonder. Fine plants 
at way-down prices. Write. 
C. V. WOODRUFF, Orange, Conn. 
Strawberry and Raspberry Plants,Te’/r“tS7t 
grow and produ<‘e. Cat. ’’J.” A Treatise on the 
Strawberry, tree. We grow Minnesota No. 6 Oats, 
Seed I’otatoes, etc. Northwestern Headquarters for 
Strawberry Box Goods, Planet Jr. Machinery, Aspin- 
waU4-Row Sprayers, BemisTransplanters. No agents, 
Hoyt Plant & Seed Co., Hoyt Ave., St. Paul, Minn. 
iRAPE ROOTS 
CHEAP. 
Will close out my stock of 
two-year vines at one-half 
price. Write me at once. 
C. E. PERSONS, 
Westfield. N. Y. 
PIM Q C Al P—Our copyrighted book, “ From Seed to 
uIIiulIiU Market,” tells all you wanttoknow. Sent 
Free, with price of seed and roots If you enclose stamp, 
Special Offer, 6 seed-bearing roots, $1 postpaid. 
Royal Ginseng Gardens, Box 20, Little York, N. Y. 
Vegetable Plants. 
Large transplanted plants of Cabbage, Tomato, 
Celery, Egg Plant, Pepper and Cauliflower. Write for 
Price List. 
J. H. HUTTON & SON, Conyngham, Pa 
» TREES 
•p«oi»ltie»: Apple, 16c; Peach. 12c: Cherry, 15c. Small fruit plant!, 
Ko!M, Tinei. iOO-pago catalogue free. 2 New Red CroBs currant* 
lOo. Becrets of Fruit Growing, 150 photos, 10c. Copy 
Grean'i Fruit Grower free. Good salary paid for work at home. 
ORCEN'8 NURSERY CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
For Sale at Whole¬ 
sale Prices. 500,000 
Bubach; 600,000 Lady Garrison; 400,000 Parsons’ 
Beauty; Cumberland Raspberry; Kansas Black Cap, 
My plants are fine. D. W. mOSLEY, Dover, Del. 
Cat. Free. 
100,000 ^r^pfants. 
■ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ *2.50 per 1,000. iUso fifty 
other varieties. Send for price-list. 
WILLIAM rALMEK, Grooms, N. Y. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
PINE HILL FRUIT FARM, Center Brook. Conn. 
For Spring of 1903 We Offer Three MiUion 
Strawberry Plants 
From new beds planted in the Spring of 1902 on land 
especially adapted for making strong crowns with 
abundance of fibrous roots. We tie In bunches of 26, 
mark each variety with printed tags, pack securely in 
wel ventilated packages with abundance of moss to 
secure safe carriage, no matter how great the dis¬ 
tance. Certificate of inspection with every shipment. 
We invite correspondence, with a list of your wants, 
on which we will cheerfully name you our very best 
price. 
A I TT'/Y If yon have notnplanted this grand 
All III Strawberry, you ” Au ” to. We have 
it with 42 other varieties. 
We also have Asparagus Boots, One and Two Year 
Old 1 n varieties—PA lm ktto ,ConoverCoi,osbal, 
BARB’S Mammoth, Giant abgknteuiu. 
A general assprtment of Fruit Trees. 
SNOW HILL NURSERIES, W. M, Peters A 
Sons, Proprietors, Snow HUl, Marylana. 
Surplus Strawberry Plants-^^roandy, 
Haverland, Warfield, etc., at $2 perl.iXX): Crescent. 
Tennessee and Michels at $1 ..50 per 1.000. Best plants 
and packing. Cat. free. Slaymaker & Son, Dover, Del. 
BIGGEST. BLACKEST. BEST. 
KANSAS RASPDERRY. 
50,000 PLANTS. 
Berry Quarts and Oval Pints. Bottom 
Prices. Order Early. 
J. T. MOLUMPHY, Berlin, Ct. 
VARIETIES of strawberry plants. Strong 
healthy, young plants, very cheap. Kansas 
black raspberries at $5 per 1000. Three varieties of 
asparagus, strong one-year roots, 60 cents per 100, $2 
per 1000. Strong two-year roots, 75 cents per 100, $3 
per 1000. Send for price list before placing your order. 
Satisfaction guaranteed. Address 
CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. 
'Y THOUSAND 
riFT 
P up AppIcTrecs. BtttCommirclalSorff 
I ^ clean, smooth, thrifty: no end to 
roots. Peach, Plum, Pear, Cherry, Quince, 
etc., cheap. Woooview Nurseries, Mt. Hour Sprinss, Pa 
250,000 
APPLE TREES 
All strictly fir.st-class. At bargain 
prices. All the leading varieties. 
BROWN BROTHERS COMPANY 
Continental Nurseries. 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Fruit Trees 
BARGAINS IN TREES 
Good, Better, Best, 
Send for Catalogue and get prwi. 
A practical talk on PEACH CUD- 
TURK free with Catalogue. 
##. s. WILEY, 
Cayuga Nurseries. Cayuga, N. 
^EAGHES ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 
Varieties—Elberta, 
large size, 4 iro o it., w ^ ,- 
Early Crawford, Late Crawford, Crosby, Wheatland, Champion, Globe. New Proim . 
1 nni CC 5 to 6 ft., $10 per 100; 4 to 5 ft., $8 per 100. Varieties, Wolf River, Hubbardston No^idh. 
[PPLhV B. I. Greening, Yellow Transparent, Sweet Bough, Tolman Sweet, Winesap, > 
;en Davis, Belle de Boskoop. 
Miii-nnil-fk and other stock at correspending low prices. Send for free cate ga 
^EARSp CHERRIES and special Bargain List before you buy and save money. We ma 
o charge for box or packing. 
RELIANCE NURSERY CO., Box 410, Geneva, N. Y. 
