February 27 
158 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
EVERYBODY'S GARDEN. 
The Kitchen Garden. —This should 
he the best possible plot that is easily 
accessible to the house. The wife anc 
daughters are most interested in this 
enterprise, and their convenience should 
be consulted. I have no patience with 
the plan often suggested of planting the 
garden off in some field in rows with 
the corn or potatoes where it can be 
tended with the field crops and no con¬ 
siderable time be lost. It simply means 
that when the other crops are laid by 
the garden will also be left to care for 
itself, which in its turn means that the 
whole business might as well be given 
up at the beginning. With the multi¬ 
plicity of garden tools and conveniences 
now at hand horse power cuts but small 
figure in the work of the ordinary gar¬ 
den and ought not to have any weight 
in the argument at all. The garden spot 
i3 or ought to be the best paying plot 
upon the farm, and if properly cared for 
is so in fact, so let us give it the im¬ 
portance which it really deserves, and 
not hide it where it will be neither 
seen nor heard from except as the field 
crops are periodically visited. 
Sotl a tod Treatment. —The ideal soils 
of course are the rich alluvial, the clay 
or sandy loams. All are not the fortu¬ 
nate possessors of such, then we must 
take the best at hand and make the most 
possible out of it. The practical things 
to consider are, what is our soil and 
what are its needs. Is It heavy clay, 
wet and retentive? Then, if possible, 
open it up with underdrains to draw off 
the surplus water and admit the air. 
Lime or wood ashes will assist much in 
opening up such soils. Good stable ma¬ 
nure will not only assist in loosening 
the soil, but will also add the humus 
and the necessary elements of plant life. 
In general, the light sandy or gravelly 
soils will require large quantities of ma¬ 
nure for best results. Humus is one of 
the much needed things, and vegetable 
matter is its source, so where much is 
expected much must be given. It also 
helps to make such lands more drought- 
resistant, and thus performs various Im¬ 
portant offices. Sometimes, too, one or 
more of the essential elements (nitro¬ 
gen, phosphoric acid or potash) are 
lacking to such an extent that the stable 
manure will not fully compensate for. 
Nitrate of soda, bone meal and unleach¬ 
ed hard-wood ashes will supply these 
most cheaply of anything. These forms 
are more easily obtained, and in general 
will be fully as satisfactory as any of 
the other forms. 
The Outfit. —For the ordinary kitch¬ 
en garden the elaborate and expensive 
outlay necessary for the market garden¬ 
er is neither needful or practical. How¬ 
ever, the convenience of a thoroughly 
well stocked garden that will supply the 
table most of the year through, will 
easily justify some cash outlay. Among 
the almost indispensable belongings is a 
hotbed. It need not be expensive, a 
small one is better than none, and if 
glass cannot be afforded then use the 
cloth covers. Warm sunny windows are 
better than nothing, but really a hotbed 
is in reach of every reader. Plant pro¬ 
tectors are cheap and easily made, and 
will greatly forward the first early vege¬ 
tables. Most other tools, as spades, 
shovels, hoes, wheelbarrows, etc., are 
already upon every farm. The great 
labor saver, however, is the double 
wheel hoe. This tool with the attach¬ 
ments will make the garden work light 
and guided by an Intelligent operator 
will destroy more weeds than an army 
with hoes. Another great advantage in 
their use is that they can be started be¬ 
fore the plants are up and can be work¬ 
ed nearly as close to the rows at all 
times as ordinary hand hoes, and many 
crops can be well tended by them alone 
from planting to laying by. 
Michigan. j. e. morse. 
Air Sprayer.— In reply to H. R. T., page 
91, we have been using a three-gallon com¬ 
pressed air sprayer for three years. We 
find It very satisfactory except that the 
nozzle clogs sometimes unless you strain 
the mixture through a fine sieve, whether 
it be Bordeaux or Paris-green. We would 
like a nozzle that would not clog, but do 
not know what kind to get. Our sprayer 
cost $3.50. It has a good safety valve, so 
there is no danger of bursting. We are 
well pleased with its working except the 
nozzle. w. a. i. 
Stone Mills, N. T. 
D NATURE’S GREATEST CURE. 
An interesting letter to our readers 
from Hon. H. L. Dunham, Ex-Mayor of 
Dover, N. J. 
Dover, N. J., Nov. 12th, 1902. 
I had both kidney and liver trouble for 
over three years. I tried the best physi¬ 
cians in Washington, D. C., Pittsburgh, 
Cincinnati and Chicago, and regret to say 
that I received very little _ benefit until I 
commenced taking the great kidney, liver 
and bladder remedy. Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp- 
Root. After taking the first bottle I 
noticed quite a change which satisfied me 
that at last I had found the right medi¬ 
cine. I continued on until I had taken four 
bottles, by this time I noticed such a 
marked improvement in my health, in 
every way, that I felt satisfied I was curpd. 
But, to be positive beyond a question or 
doubt, I was in Chicago during July, 1902, 
and went to the Columbus Medical Labora¬ 
tory, No. 103 State St., and had them make 
a thorough and complete microscopical 
examination which showed my kidneys 
and liver to be perfectly well and healthy. 
I have their written report in my posses¬ 
sion, signed by the doctors of the above 
Medical Laboratory, which is recognized 
as one of the best in the country. 
Very truly yours, 
Ex-Mayor of Dover, N. J. 
The mild and prompt effect of Dr. 
Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, the great kidney, 
liver and bladder remedy, is soon real¬ 
ized. It stands the highest for its won¬ 
derful cures of the most distressing 
cases. Recommended and taken by phy¬ 
sicians, used in hospitals and endorsed 
by people of prominence everywhere. To 
prove what Swamp-Root wilj do for you 
a sample bottle will be sent absolutely 
free, by mail, also a book telling all 
about Swamp-Root and Its wonderful 
cures. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing¬ 
hamton, N. Y., and be sure to mention 
eading this generous offer in New York 
‘Rural New-Yorker.” 
If you are already convinced that 
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can 
purchase the regular fifty-cent and one- 
dollar size bottles at the drug stores 
everywhere. Don’t make any mistake, 
hut remember the name, Swamp-Root, 
Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root, and the ad¬ 
dress, Binghamton, N. Y., on - every 
bottle. 
Choice Strawberry Plants. 
plants send for our tree catalogue; contains illustra¬ 
tions that are found in no other and will interest you. 
Send at once; make money. 
W. S. TODD, Greenwood, Del. 
I <- SSI K STRAWBERRY PLANTS for sale, 
13 True to name. J. K. LOSES, Elnora, N. Y. 
COLLECTION No. 38 BT EXPRESS FOR $5 
1,000 Glen Mary, 1,000 Sample, 100 President, 100 Oom 
Paul. 54 Collections in our list. Send to-day, Free 
to all KEVITT’S PLANT FAItMS Athenia N. 0. 
HEADQUARTERS FOR 
President Plants y 
The most profitable variety now in 
cultivation. Write to the originator 
THOMAS R. HUNT for circular 
Lambertville, N. J. and prices. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Over fifty varieties of the leading old and new kinds. 
Send for pricelist. 
WILLIAM PALMER, Grooms, N.Y. 
BERRY 
PLANTS 
Ask for our 22nd Annual Catalogue. 
CLIMAX, the wonderful new early 
Strawberry, with many other kinds 
fuli y described. Good varieties as low 
as $1.60 M. Slay maker & Son, Dover, Del. 
THE WARD BLACKBERRY 
THIS IS something new and of real merit. Very 
1 few new fruits have as high endorsement. Send for 
illustrated circular and pricelistin quantities. Small 
well-rooted plants by mail, $1 per dozen, $4 per hun¬ 
dred. Also Peach and other Fruit Trees, Strawberry 
and other Small Fruit Plants at reasonable prices. 
All 6tock packed in first class order free of charge. 
Address CHARLES BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. 
TREES 
and PLANTS at Wholesale Prices 
Apple, Pear and Plum, 18 per 0. Cat free 
Bkliancb Nurse by. Box 10,Geneva.N.Y 
LIVINGSTON'S SluI SEEDS 
J^hatT^STwi^^oJ 
Send us a silver dime. We then mail you 1 pkt. each Liv. 
lngston's New Magnus Tomato, Livingston's Ideal Cabbage, 
Livingston's Kmerald Cucumber, New Crosby's Egyptian Beet 
and New Wonderful Lettuce, and our 104page Seed Annual. Send 
us back the empty bags and we will aecept them at 5 cents each 
on any order amounting to 50 cents or over. 
The Livingston Seed Co. BoxO Columbus, Ohio. 
GRAPE VINES 
Currants* Gooseberries, Black* 
berries. Raspberries, Straw* 
berries. Price List FREE. 
Send So (tamp tot {Huatratcd descriptive catalog 
T S. HUBBARD CO. Fredonia, N. Y 
Most Extensive Crowerof 
Grape Vines 
n America 
Introducer of 
CAMPBELL’S EARLY . The Best Grape 
JOSSELYN .... The Best Gooseberry 
FAY.The Best Currant 
Small Fruits.Catalogue Free. 
CEO. S. JOSSELYN, Fredonia, N. Y. 
100,000 Apple, .200,000 Peach, 
JSOM. SOUR CHERRY. Low Prices. Catalogue 
WOOD VIEW NURSERIES, B. 2, Mt. Holly Sprlngs.P* 
I nnn nnn asparagus root.,-T he 
■ UUUiUUU Most Profitable Crop grown. 
Seven of the best varieties described in our96-page 
Catalogue. It is free to those who mention Rural 
New-Yorker. MOORE & SIMON, 
Seed Growers, Philadelphia, Pa. 
S weets tree 
150 acres. Trees, vines and plants. 
Fruits and ornamentals. Join your 
neighbor, and get club prices and 
low freight direct from nursery. 
No other such stock. Established in 1869. Write 
at once for catalogue. It’s free for the asking. 
Geo. A. Sweet Nursery Co., 20 Maple St., Dansville, N.Y. 
VEGETABLE PLANTS. 
Large transplanted plants of Cabbage, Tomato, 
Celery, E^g Plant, Pepper and Cauliflower. Write 
for Price List. 
J. E. HUTTON & SON, Conyngham, Pa. 
DATITflCC grown especially for SEED, 
rU I A I UCO M7 varieties SEED OATS, 15 of 
the best varieties of 
price right, list free 
GEO. H. COLVIN, Crest Farm, "Dalton, Pa 
Strawberry Plants 
WHITE BONANZA SEED OATS 
Seventy bushels per acre two years in succession 
Ordinary farm cultivation. No wild mustard. 
I. D. COOK & SON, South Byron, N. Y. 
IRISH COBBLER POTATOES. 
The earliest potato grown. We have a limited quan¬ 
tity of the above. Choice stock. Every bbl. guar¬ 
anteed strictly pure and true to name. 
EDWARD RIGG, JR., Seedsman. Burlington, N. J. 
FOR SALE" 
Second Growth Seed Potatoes Early 
Rose, $3.75 per bag; Crown Jewel, $3.75 
per bag; Polaris.$3.75 per bag. Home-grown Crimson 
Clover, $3.50 per bu. Cow Peas,$1.50 perbu. Onion Sets, 
$2.00 per bu. J. E. HOLLAND, Milford, Del. 
MAINE SEED POTATOES. 
Prices given on any quantity delivered in "New 
York Catalogue CARTER & COBEY Presque 
lale. Arooriook Co. Maine. Over fifty varieties. 
fa m TO SENSATION. 123 bu. per acre. Send 
|A I ^ for circular before buying seed. 
V** ■ W THEO. BURT & SONS. Melrose, Ohio 
THE [BRASSINGTON. 
The Brassington Cherry, now being 
introduced by Call’s Nurseries, Perry, 
O., originated in Oceana County, Mich., 
where it has been fruited for several 
years. It is a very prolific, annual 
bearer. The Fruit is Large Size, Dark 
Red, Sprightly Rich Acid flavor, ripen¬ 
ing several days earlier than the Early 
Richmond. The tree is a thrifty, up¬ 
right grower, and bears such immense 
crops of extra fine cherries that one fruit 
grower who saw it in bearing ordered 
six thousand of the Brassington Cherry 
trees. Write Call for Price List. 
Choice Apples 
and the greatest quantities of them result from 
planting rightly propagated trees. The great 
Harrison Nurseries have ready for planting over 
A Half Million Trees . 
They are the most shapely, the healthiest, the 
most vigorous growing and the best rooted trees 
to be found In the land. The great market apple, 
Ben Oavls, and the ever popular York Imperial 
are leaders of winter varieties. A long list of 
others, a hundred varieties, includes Creening, 
Wine Sap, Baldwin, Crimes Golden, Missouri 
Pippin, Rome Beauty, Stark, Wealthy, Jonathan, 
King aud-all the worthy summer and fall var¬ 
ieties. Don’t fail to write for our late catalogue. 
It’s our only salesman which introduces our trees 
everywhere. Sale delivery guaranteed to all parts 
of the United States. Peach, Pear and Cherry 
trees, Strawberries, Asparagus, etc. 
HARRISON’S NURSERIES, 
Box 29, Bor I in, Md. 
Two Million 
Strawberry Plants 
Every one of them good honest plants with 
an abundance of branching rootlets, Good 
big crowns. Free from disease and in 
the most thrifty growing condition. Guar¬ 
anteed true to name and variety. No other 
grower can produce anything better. Our 
Strawberry Catalogue 
contains 20 pages of matter devoted exclusively 
to strawberries. Gives good, straightforward 
and honest descriptions of the 45 varieties we 
grow. Tells just what each has done in fruiting 
here on our own farm. 
PRICE 91.76 to 32.50 por Thousand. Dis¬ 
counts for larger quantities. Write tor free cata¬ 
log today. It’s sure to make and save you money. 
J. W. JONES & SON, BOX 26, ALLEN, MD. 
01 Strawberry Offer 
j™ I For one dollar I will send 
“ * and prepay these choice 
new varieties: 12 Climax, 12 
Early Hathaway. 12 Challenge, 
12 Lyon. Select plants. I grow 
strawherriesexclusively and they 
lead the world. Beautiful Illus¬ 
trated Strawberry Catalog Free. 
W. F, Allen, Salisbury, Md. 
BEST PLANTS 
at the lowest possible prices. Best new and standard 
Strawberries, Raspberries nd Blackberries. Heavy 
Rooted. True to name. Satisfaction guaranteed. 
Catalogue free. 
A. R. WESTON&Co.,R. F. D. No, 10. Bridgman, Mich. 
These Small Fruits OCc 
| Model small garden collection of ^ ■■■ 
-strong, well rooted plants, prepaid. r 
6 Echo Strawberry, 2 Erie Blackberry, 2 Wood's Cuthbert Raspberry, 1 
Fay *8 Currant, 1 Concord Grapo. Ask for general small fruit catalogue, also 
special circular of 12 Bargain Fruit Collections. Sent free on application. 
ALLEN L. WOOD, Wholesale Grower, Rochestor, N. Y 
AEAfiU TDCEC One year from bud 2c to 4c each. 
rCAull I nCCO Also Plum, Apple, Pear. etc. 
R. S. .JOHNSTON, Box 4, Stoekley, Del. 
4501000 TREES 
200 varieties. AlooGrapex, Small Fruits etcTBeet root- 
ed stock. Genuine, cheap. 2 sample currants mailed for 
10c. Desc. price list free. LEWIS ROKSCH, Fredonia, N. Y. 
200,000 FIHE PEACH TREES 
The genu ine Delaware-grown PeachTrees, which can- 
DotbeexceUed. No better anywhere. Bestassorted 
varieties, in large or small quantity. Send us your 
list and we will show you our very low prices. Ad¬ 
dress THE DELAWARE NURSERIES, Milford, Del. 
Winter Banana Apple . • and Finest Apple. 
Fairfield Strawberry ... Uood ' 
Stevens’ Late Champion ■ Profitable Berry. 
Circulars Free. West Jersey Nursery, Bridgeton,N.J. 
TREES SUCCEED WHERE 
Largest Nursery. OTHERS FAIL 
rgest X 
'Fruit Book Free. Result of 78 years’ experience 
'STARK BROS, Louisiana, Mo.; Dansville, N. Y.: Etc 
PECAN TREES AND NUTS seedling tree*. (1, Sand 
8 years old.) THK 0. H. BACON PECAN CO., (Ine.) Dewitt, 0». 
NATIVE EVERGREENS 
White Pine and Hemlock, 6 to 12 in., $5 per 1000; 5000 
for $20. Balsam Fir, Arbor Vitae, American Spruce, 
$4 per 1000 : 5000 for $15. Also Transplanted Ever¬ 
greens, Fruit Trees and Ornamentals. Write for 
price lists. MRS. JAMES A. ROOT, Skaneateles. N.Y 
NEW BLACKBERRY. 
BRILL, a cross between a Dew and a Blackberry. 
The largest early berry in the state as far as I know; 
sommencesto ripen here about May 10. Very hardy 
tnd very productive. Write for prices. I am also 
rrowing some fine new Texas peaches; Annie Orr, 
Irp Beauty (June Elberta), Phil Horton, etc. Address 
JOHN F. BRILL, Grapeland, Texas 
Hardy Flowers and Ferns 
A collection of 15 varieties of hardy plants for $1.00, 
if you mention this paper. 700 varieties of Dahlias, 
10c to $5 each. Sena for catalogue. NORTH SHOBE 
FKRNEKIE8, Growers & Importers, Beverly, Mass. 
TREES OF LIFE 
and Fruits of Perfection are obtained by planting 
our Pedigree Grown Nursery Stock, Apple, Peach, 
Pear and Plum Trees, and all other leading fruits. 
Prices and terms unequalled. Write to-day for cata- 
and read our special offers. 
Riverside Nursery Co., Confluence, Penna. 
^ FRUIT&ORNAMENTAL- lCl n(I)||4 
railllD ^x Site** - mil B.FlfJ IFp^" 1 
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Full Une. Hardy, Healthy, Northern Grown. 
Free From Disease. Prices Low. Catalog Free. 
Stock SEED POTATOES SC p1jRE a SEED.*’ 
GROVER NURSERY CO ^ Rochester,N Y. 
BOSC,BARTLETT 
and big types of Seckel ; Powell, Montmorency and 
Windsor Cherries, and other leading varieties of fruit 
trees, bred from famous bearing orchards. Our new 
Tree Breeder, low ready, will tell you more about them. 
THE TREK BREEDERS ROGERS ON THE HILL, 
