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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
February 5 
Our tomato crosses were continued 
through last season, continuing to use 
pollen from the best kinds upon the 
progeny of the best Currant, the first 
cross having been made about seven 
years ago. The Currant and the Currant 
progeny were always made the mother 
parent. It will be remembered that the 
tomatoes from the first cross were more 
than twice as large as the Currant mother, 
and every season, the tomatoes have in¬ 
creased in size until, last year, many of 
them averaged as large as the Acme, 
Paragon and others of that class. Some 
of the vines were marvelously product¬ 
ive, bearing the tomatoes in racemes 
much like the Currant ancestor. In 
quality, solidity, and number of seeds, 
no improvement has yet been noted. The 
vines are more spreading than those of 
ordinary tomatoes, and generally speak¬ 
ing, more liable to blight. We have no 
reason to feel hopeful that any variety 
may result from these years of work 
superior to the best varieties of to-day. 
Still, we purpose to continue the cross¬ 
ings and selections during the coming 
season. 
The Terra Cotta was introduced dur¬ 
ing 1892, so, too, was the Lemon Blush. 
The mother ancestor of the Terra Cotta 
was the Peach. The plants from the first 
cross bore no resemblance to the Peach, 
but the second cross, using pollen of the 
then favorite kinds, Ignotum, Stone, 
etc., gave one plant which bore fruit 
from which the Terra Cotta was the out¬ 
come. It is, perhaps, the most distinct 
tomato in cultivation, distinct in shape, 
color, skin and quality. The skin is 
downy like that of the peach, while the 
color is well described by its name. The 
flesh is mild in flavor, mealy and tender. 
Again, the vines are very vigorous, not 
liable to blight, and exceedingly produc¬ 
tive. Nevertheless, this singular variety 
has not, as yet, become popular, though 
highly valued by many who have raised 
it from year to year for home use. The 
rind-flesh is thick, perhaps one-eighth 
inch, but between this rind and the pulp 
is a narrow air space, so that, when one 
presses the tomato with the hand, it 
seems yielding and soft. Possibly, for 
this reason, it has been considered a poor 
keeper and shipper, while in fact, there 
are very few varieties that will keep 
longer after maturity, or stand so much 
handling. 
The Lemon Blush, we feel confident, 
is the nearest approach to a perfect to¬ 
mato that has been produced up to this 
time, but its color is yellow, and for 
some reason, which we do not under¬ 
stand, yellow in a tomato is not regarded 
favorably. 
The Long-keeper tomato is of medium 
size, perfect shape, solid, and as it name 
indicates, a long keeper. This originated 
at the Rural Grounds several years be¬ 
fore the Lemon Blush or the Terra Cotta. 
In color, it is a bright crimson. A showier 
dish of fruit it would be difficult to col¬ 
lect than one made up of these three 
varieties. 
What Is the Best Variety of Tomato 
for Any Given Soil? —Is it any one of the 
favorite kinds offered in the catalogues 
of to-day ? We say, “ No.” We would ad¬ 
vise those of our friends who are anxious 
to excel their neighbors, to raise a few 
plants of the leading varieties such as 
Table Queen, Beauty, Stone, Champion, 
Perfection, Acme, Ponderosa, Optimus, 
Climax, Matchless, and to select from 
these the finest specimens, having the 
brightest colors, the fewest seeds, and 
borne by the thriftiest and most produc¬ 
tive vines. Do this year after year. The 
result will be a variety or several varie¬ 
ties superior to any of the new kinds or 
old kinds which the catalogues crack up. 
Tomatoes cross very freely, and when 
the best kinds are thus planted together, 
a careful selection will, in our opinion, 
in a few years, give the most perfect 
tomatoes for the locality where the se¬ 
lections are made. 
All varieties are changing from year 
+o year, because they cross so readily. 
If, therefore, we plant in the same field, 
the best varieties of the present time, it 
seems reasonable to suppose that care¬ 
ful selection will do all that, and per¬ 
haps more than, artificial crossing can 
do. It is a selection of the fittest. When 
we cross by hand, we do not know, can¬ 
not know, just what the merits or de¬ 
merits of the parents may be. 
We have received a personal letter from 
one of the largest nursery firms in Amer¬ 
ica, for obvious reasons the name of 
which is not published. We quote a few 
portions of it without comment: 
We heard a nurseryman of national reputation 
mention to a fellow nurseryman at the annual 
convention of the American Association of Nur¬ 
serymen, that nurserymen, doubtless, had more 
to fear from certain entomologists than from in¬ 
sects. It should be stated that the particular 
entomologist alluded to had made himself very 
officious, had circulated assumed information 
which happened to be far from the facts. The 
entomologist certainly brought himself into 
prominence for the time, but we trust that the 
newspapers, when they get through with the San 
Jos6 scale, will attack some other pest. How 
about the barnacles in the nursery trade, like¬ 
wise the newspaper business of the-stamp, 
who are publishing trade papers in order that 
their advertising matter may be placed before 
the public at newspaper rates, when in many 
cases, they are jobbers or speculators rather 
than genuine nurserymen. It would seem that 
the Loud bill, if it ever pass, should take care of 
some of these fellows. You may be surprised to 
know that the average country person is far 
more familiar with some of these fake publica¬ 
tions and trade papers than he is with high- 
class, reputable papers. So much scale agita¬ 
tion has had the effect of alarming unnecessar¬ 
ily, oftentimes, the average farmer-buyer, and in 
our judgment, sales during the coming season 
will be decreased at least 25 per cent. 
America’s Greatest 
Medicine, Hood’s 
Sarsaparilla, 
Keeps the blood 
Warm, rich and pure. 
It builds up the 
System, wards off 
Colds, pneumonia, 
Bronchitis, fevers 
And the grip. 
Progress of Medical Science 
in Lung Diseases. 
A little book, published by Dr. Robert Hunter of 
117 West 45th Street, New York, gives all the latest 
discoveries and improvements in the theory and 
treatment of lung diseases. Asthma, Bronchitis, 
Catarrh and Consumption are fully explained, their 
differences shown, and their cure by medicated air 
inhalations pointed out. 
Hr. Hunter was the founder of the practice of treat¬ 
ing lungs by direct medicated-air inhalations—the 
inventor of the first inhaling instruments ever em¬ 
ployed for the cure of lung complaints, and the dis¬ 
coverer of the only germicide which cures consump¬ 
tion by destroying the bacilli of tuberculosis in the 
lungs of the patient. His treatment consists of three 
parts—1st, breathing into the lungs specific germ¬ 
icidal remedies three times a day, by means of his 
inhaling instruments; 2nd. anointing the chest with 
antiseptic oils which volatilize by the warmth of the 
body and surround the patient by a zone of medi¬ 
cated air; and 3rd, filling the chamber in which he 
sleeps with medicated vapors which soothe the in¬ 
flamed bronchial tubes and air cells and keep up a 
constant curative action on the lungs. All that 
medical science has yet found out for the relief and 
cure of lung complaints is embodied in Dr. Hunter’s 
treatment. Patients of the highest intelligence and 
respectability in all parts of the Union have been 
cured by it and publicly attest its wonderful success. 
Case I.—A. L. Peer, Esq., of Newark, N. J., was re¬ 
duced to the last stage of misery and exhaustion by 
lung disease. His physician and family gave him up 
as hopeless. His death was looked for from day to 
day. He had repeated hemorrhages, great difficulty 
in breathing, and was so terribly emaciated and 
weak that he could not stand or turn over in bed 
without assistance Dr. Hunter’s treatment was un¬ 
dertaken after everything else had been tried and 
failed. It stopped the hemorrhages, cleansed the 
lungs of great quantities of foul matter, enabled 
him to breathe freely again, and so built up his flesh 
and vitality that he now weighs 175 pounds (a gain of 
over 40 pounds), and is strong and well. Those who 
are afflicted or anxious about their lungs can call 
upon or write to Mr. Peer, at 179 Washington Street, 
Newark, N. J., and such as wish a copy of the book 
can obtain it free by addressing Dr. Hunter, at 117 
West 45th Street, New York City. 
Daarh Trooc aspecialty ' other 
“ CClvIl I I t/1/ 9 stock, too. Don t 
buy without first seeing our catalogue. Send for it. 
W. M. PETERS, Wesley, Md. 
rnrro and plants at very low prices. 
IllLLu Apple, Plum, Cherry, 5c. Peach, 3c. 
Cat. free. Reliance Nursery, Box 10, Geneva, N.Y. 
M iogSfof STRAWBERRY PLANTS PRFF 
100 varieties E. J. HULL, Olyphant, Pa. • 11 U U 
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Plants 
and Trees . 
PEACH TREES (75 varieties); STRAW¬ 
BERRY PLANTS (50 varieties); PLUM 
TREES (Japan and European); APPLE 
TREES (100,000); Pear, Quince, Apricot 
and Cherry Trees. BLACKBERRY 
PLANTS grown from root cuttings. 
Raspberry Plants— a full list of Black, 
Red, and Yellow kinds; also a full line 
of Nursery Stock of every kind. Illus¬ 
trated and Descriptive Catalogue free. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., 
Village Nurseries, - Hightstown, N. J. 
“ PEARL GOOSEBERRIES 
Free from Mildew. Most Prolific gooseberry Known. 
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, 
Currants, Blackberries, Grapes, Etc. 
nruriJQCD I am the largest grower in the world. 
ItLffltlnDLn Oursoil Especially adapted for growing 
extra strong plants. Before buying get my prices. 
I can save you money. Catalogue Free. 
ALLEN L. WOOD, Rochester, N. Y. 
Grape Vines!? 
Extra fine stock of CURRANTS, including the 
new and unrivalled W1 L DJCR. Lowett mfef.Quality 
extra. Warranted true. T. 8. HUBBARD CO., Fredonl*, .N.Y. 
Fruit Trees and Plants 
NEW AND OLD 
Triumph, Greensboro, Wlckson, Sophie, Eldorado, 
Miller, Loudon, Logan, Ruby, Ridgeway, and a host 
of others at prices to suit the times. Catalogue free. 
MYElt & SON, Bridgevilie, Del. 
1,000 Peach Trees 1 X 2 
to 3 ft., mostly branched, with freight prepaid to any 
station east of Miss. River for $19; or 500 for $11. 
Sample prepaid. 25c. Other sized trees proportional 
prices. R. S. JOHNSTON. Box No. 4, Stockley. Del. 
JAPAN PLUMS. 
Full assortment, choice varieties and grades. Best 
grading in the country. Get our.prices before order¬ 
ing. Catalogue free. 
C. F. MacNAIR & CO., Dansville, N. Y. 
JAPAN PLUMS 
Large stock of best 
varieties at lowest 
rates. Full assort¬ 
ment of Trees and 
Plants. Get our prices before ordering elsewhere. 
Catalogue free. Established 1809. 150 acres. The 
Geo. A Sweet Nursery Co., Box 1605, Dansville, N. Y. 
IF YOU WANT STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
WILL GROW 
SEND your name and address 
to W.F. ALLEN JR 
SALISBURY. MD. 
’ AND HE WILL SEND YOU HIS 
„ 32 PAGE STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE 
„ CONTAINING 17 LARGE NEWSTRAWBERRY 
ILLUSTRATIONS. FREE -ALSO SAMPLE COPY 
^ofthe STRAWBERRY CULTURIST 
AND SMALL FRUIT GROWER • SEND NOW.IT WILL PAY YOU. 
.'...STRAWBERRIES 
FRESH DUC PLANTS. 
Nick ohmkk, Margaret. Seaford, Ruby, Carrie, Etc. 
400,000 Clyde, 130,000 (ilen Mary, 400.000 Marshall Write for esti¬ 
mate on large lots. 100 varieties. CATALOGUE SENT FREE. 
C. i\. FLAXSBURGH, LESLIE, MICHIGAN. 
“Strawberry Plants That Grow.” 
Standard sorts, $1.25 to $2.50 per 1,000. Raspberry and 
Blackberry Plants, from $3.50 to $6 per 1,000. Cat. free 
C. E. WHITTEN’S NURSERIES, Bridgman, Mich, 
rnrr PLANTS i.'assus 
F jiff of free plants iii every catalogue. We 
I have amending varieties of the best 
Berry Plants. Stock guaranteed. Our Handsome 
Calendar and Descriptive Catalogue sent Free. 
R. J. Stahclin, Box 4 Bridgman, Mich. 
NORTHERN PLANTERS 
should getonr catalogue of tested 
varieties of Strawberries, Rasp¬ 
berries, Currants, Asparagus. Fruit 
and Ornamental Trees, Seed Corn 
and Potatoes Write to-day—free. 
Cot Ic Convene, No. 0, Fort Atkinson, WU. 
UqII’c Paunrifo The coming Strawberry 
null 0 IdlUl lie Best of 50 var. again 
the past season; 50 other kinds No.l stock. 
Rasp., Black., &c. SECOND CROP 
Seed Potatoes ripen earlier & make larger 
crops than any others. Descriptive cata¬ 
logue free. J. W. Hall. Marion Sta., Md. 
plants of all kinds; best plants; bottom 
prices. Lucretia Dewherry , $4 per M. Cat. 
free. Slaymakek & Son, Dover, Del. 
RATHBUN 
GREATEST BLACK¬ 
BERRY ON EARTH. 
Four strong plants prepaid for50cents. Big catalogue 
free. T. C. KEYITT, Athenia, N. J. 
THE NEW RASPBERRY 
for ‘FANCY MARKET.” 
Ull Money in it. Catalogue free. 
| ZOOacres in plants. TV. N. 8CARKF, New Carlisle, Ohio 
nni HU 01 a|| Raspberries, 8,000 quarts per 
bULUmDIftll acre. 60,000 sets. 
T. G. A8HMKAD, Nursery, Williamson, N. Y. 
Specialties at Baird’s Nursery. 
Peach trees by the 1,000 or car load, Japan Plums 
and Erie Blackberry plants from root cuttings. If 
you want to buy, our prices will interest you. 
D. BAIRD A SON, Baird, Monmouth Co., N. J 
FREE FROM DISEASE, for Fall and Spring. 
Crawford Early, Crawford Late, Stump, 
Triumph, Chair’s Choice, Smock, Mt. Rose, 
Oldmtxon Free, Greensboro, Crosby, Hill’s 
Chili, Elberta, Sneed, Alexander, Champion, Globe, Beer’s Smock, Salway, Troth’s Early, Wheatland 
and lots of others. CHEAP. Catalogue Free. ARTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorestown, N. J. 
50,000 Peach Trees 
DON’T FAIL 
to submit to us a list of your wants and get our 
prices before buying Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, 
Small Fruits, Currants, Gooseberries. Introducers of LOUDON RED RASP¬ 
BERRY, and RED CROSS CURRANT. Ornamentals of best quality. Surprisingly 
low prices given on application. Send for free Chromo Catalogue, also free copy of 
Plum Culture, Pear, Currant, Raspberry or Cherry Culture. 
GREEN’S NURSERY CO., Rochester, N. Y. 
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bAInrDLLL 9 LAdLl BeSwallowed. 
“First of all Grapes/’ says Rural New-Yorker. Scaled 96 points in possible 100. “Will 
ship round the world.” Early or Late. Insist on our Seals and get what you buy. 
Largest stock of other Grape Vines, Small Fruits. Elegant Catalogue FREE 
CEORCE S. JOSSELYN, FREDONIA, NEW YORK. 
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STARS fruit Book 
C/SUfljLKI Millions ofmarketsor 
free, write quick,—« a marvel of We PAY FREIGHT 
exact orchard information;)) line 
colored plates of 21 fruits, 100 photos, 
of market sorts „ n a cost LESS, yet 
old & new: Ben Davis, Black Ben Da- f C4J UtLLw better quality 
vis; Elberta; Red June Jaj>—EVERYTHING. - ■ ■ " is impossible. 
LOUISIANA, MO. 
_ Stark, Mo. 
IV0fl5 Rockporl, III. 
2)vU“ Dansville, N.Y. 
and especially all Fruit Trees, Should he propagated with a view to 
Long Life and Productiveness. Our principle is correct and 
needs no defense, but if in doubt, will furnish proof. Well-guarded 
Parentage in Propagation, results in Sturdy, Vigorous Con¬ 
stitution in all plant life. No “ job ” or “ bargain lots ”. Customers 
in cold regions witness to Constitutional Hardiness of our 
Trees. We only promise best values and freedom from disappointment. New Catalogue ready. 
TREES 
Cayuga Nurseries. 
Established 1847. 
WILEY &, CO., Cayuga, N. Y. 
in Florida is no more profitable than a properly-cared-for 
Quince Orchard in the North. 
____ ___ _ our little book for '98, “Business Talks about Busi¬ 
ness Trees” (Free”, Tn a special article written for us by a Rural New-Yorker correspondent, will tell 
you HOW TO GROW QUINCES FOR PROFIT. If you are thinking of planting pnnEPS TREES 
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AN ORANGE GROVE 
fruit trees of anv kind, and want the best, our little book will interest and aid 
you. IT TELLS THE TRUTH about varieties, and an article by George T. 
you 
Powell will make you think. 
ABE 
Get It and Come Out or the Dark. BUSIN ESS TREES 
ROGERS KTUnSEMES, DarLSvillc, TNT- TIT. 
- - • 
DWYER’S 1898 CATALOGUE. 
of FRUIT TREES, PLANTS, VINES and ORNAMENTAL STOCK. Standard 
Varieties and Novelties. Prices low. Stock first-class, mailed free. 
T, J, DWYER & SON, ° N r u a 
Qra r n s !u?f; CORNWALL, N. Y. 
CHINQUAPIN. 
NUT AND FRUIT TREES 
of all desirable varieties 
Immense Stock, 
300 Acres—60 Years. 
Book on Nut Culture, 157 pages, 
60 illustrations,telling howto pro¬ 
pagate, market and cook them. 
Price, $1, or f ree with an order of 
Nut Trees for $5. Catalogue Free. 
Parry’s Pomona Nurseries, 
Parry, New Jersey 
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■BUY I 
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TREES 
Prices were never before so low—stock was never better. 
Everything in the REID NURSERIES is healthy, well rooted, 
fully up to grade. You will get exactly what you want 
at one-half price. Write for estimates, suggestions, 
illustrated catalogue. Try the STAR STRAWBERRY 
and ELDORADO BLACKBERRY. 
REID’S NURSERIES, Bridgeport, Ohio. 
