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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
August 21 
Crimson Ramklkr Rose. —Ourillustra- 
tion, Fig. 223, first page, was engraved 
from a photograph taken June 25 or 
thereabouts. Our plants came from H. 
A. Dreer, The Storrs & Harrison Co., 
and Ellwanger & Barry, during the 
spring of 1895. The canes of the plant 
illustrated were about eight feet high, 
and we have never seen more vigorous 
canes. The thorns are wide at the base, 
the sharp points inclined downward. 
The leaflets are from seven to nine, three 
inches long, ovate, acuminate, toothed, 
smooth and glossy. The plant began 
to bloom about June 15, continuing until 
July 7 to 10. Few plants are ever more 
showy than was this about July 1. It 
reminded one of rhododendrons in their 
fullest bloom. The canes bore about 
150 clusters, each cluster averaging 20 
roses each, almost of the precise color 
and size as shown in the seedsmen’s col¬ 
ored plate. According to the above com¬ 
putation, the plant at that time must 
have borne no less than 3,000 flowers. 
The canes thus far have proved perfectly 
hardy. Neither the leaves nor flowers 
have been harmed by rosebugs. They 
seem to prefer fragrant varieties. 
Interested readers may remember 
that we gave an account of one of our 
seedling potatoes most of which were 
distinctly pear-shaped. This was about 
four years ago, and we were speaking 
of the tubers the second year from the 
true seed. All of the best pear-shaped 
tubers were saved and planted the next 
year. The result was that fewer of the 
potatoes of this crop were pear-shaped 
than those of the preceding year. Still 
many were distinctly pear-shaped and 
these were saved for seed. Last year, 
they were fairly divided between pear- 
shaped and a medium-sized, roundish, 
flattened potato of perfect form. Last 
spring, we separated the two forms, the 
pear shaped and the others, and planted 
them separately. Here is the result of 
about 20 hills. There was not one pear- 
shaped tuber in the lot. Both lots were 
of the same shape, slightly oblong, some¬ 
what flattened, few eyes and those even 
with the surface, skin nearly white and 
perfectly smooth. The vines died the 
first of any of our varieties under trial. 
Whether this was because of early ma¬ 
turity, we may not say. The yield was 
at the rate of 500 bushels to the acre, 
though there was a large proportion of 
small tubers. The flesh is yellowish and 
soggy, though grainy and of rich qual¬ 
ity. 
From our rather extended seedling 
cultivation, we have been drawn to the 
conclusion that it is well to select from 
the tubers of the seedling hill only those 
of the best shape, and that such tubers 
will yield a progeny of better form than 
the poorest shaped tubers from the same 
seedling hill. But we have no evidence 
that any change will occur from selec¬ 
tions of the best or worst tubers after 
the first year of selection, except as 
variations may occur because of a more 
or less favorable season. It would seem, 
according to this reasoning, that the 
seedling tubers of the same hill will tend 
to hold each its individual shape, whether 
good, bad or indifferent, but that selec¬ 
tions after seedling tubers have been 
propagated, will ever afterwards retain 
he form of the established variety, ex¬ 
cept as changed by soils, fertilizers, dry 
or wet weather, and that such changes 
will occur in all varieties only as influ¬ 
enced by such causes. 
A Bit of Marlboro Raspberry His¬ 
tory. —It was August 15, 1882, that Mr. 
A. J. Caywood, the originator of the 
Marlboro red raspberry, brought two 
plants to the Rural Grounds. They were 
in pots, and the tallest cane was six 
feet six inches, and five-eighths of an 
inch in diameter. The canes grew 10 
feet high in the nursery. By some mis¬ 
understanding, we did not send over to 
the train, so that Mr. Caywood brought 
the long box containing the two plants 
upon his shoulder, a distance of 1J^ mile, 
with two steep hills intervening. He 
was quite exhausted and reasonably, 
though amiably, out of patience. He 
wanted to plant them himself, and he 
did. Wide holes were dug ; the pot soil 
about the roots was soaked with water, 
and carefully set in the wide holes, and 
the soil which had been taken out care¬ 
fully replaced. Then the canes were 
staked. Mr. Caywood claimed that the 
Marlboro was earlier than the Hansell, 
more prolific, and far more vigorous, the 
berry being as firm and of better quality. 
The two plants of Marlboro were set 
out in the Rural Grounds before the 
variety was advertised for sale, as we now 
recall the facts. It did not thrive there; 
the next year’s growth was nothing to 
compare with its growth in its native 
grounds; the berries began to ripen 
J uly 4, while those of the Hansell began 
to ripen June 24. The Hansells were 
planted just as carefully as were the 
Marlboros, except that they were plant¬ 
ed at different times, the Marlboros, as 
we have said, August 15, the Hansells 
the following spring, March 30, 1883. 
This was at Mr. Caywood’s suggestion. 
Well, both varieties were sent to be 
tried, and we were to report the result. 
We did so, but good Mr. Caywood did 
not forgive us. He and The R. N.-Y , 
previously fast friends, did not meet 
again, and The R. N.-Y. has since had 
occasion to regret that one whose labors 
have entitled him to the gratitude of 
the fruit-loving public should have 
judged what was intended to be an im¬ 
partial report of the Marlboro, as one 
instigated by unfriendliness or preju¬ 
dice . 
Originators, generally, it seems to 
the writer, are prone to regard their 
“ new creations ” with undue favor, and 
this unwittingly, too. Their interest in 
their work, their affections and desire, 
all combine to invest the new variety 
with charms or merits it does not pos¬ 
sess, or to exaggerate those merits. 
Hence it is that they are hurt when the 
newcomer is judged fairly by unpreju¬ 
diced people. 
Agnes Emily Carman Rose.—T he fol¬ 
bloomed the same spring, and again 
last spring. They set a few fruits which 
have not all dropped. 
One objection to the new Japan Morn¬ 
ing-glories is that they are later to bloom 
—later by two weeks at any rate—than 
the ordinary kinds, unless started under 
glass. But they more than make up for 
this by their larger and more brilliant 
flowers. 
Two New Apples in Illinois. 
B. B., Farmingdai.e, III.—In The R. 
N.-Y., of July 31, was an inquiry about 
the Arkansas Beauty apple. It bore 
heavily here last year for the first, and 
this season it shows a fair crop. The tree 
is very vigorous and spreading, and it 
gives promise of being a first-rate bearer. 
The fruit is a little above medium in 
size, a fine red in color, and of about 
“good” to “very good” flavor; but it 
dropped badly last season—worse than 
even the Jonathan, which it resembles in 
color; it will not, probably, keep even so 
late as that variety, which is classed as 
“ early winter ” here. If hardy farther 
north, or on a different soil, it may be 
valuable. 
I cannot think that the Mahan apple, 
noticed in the same issue, will be valu¬ 
able anywhere in the South. Here it 
drops and rots so badly, and is of such 
poor quality, that I would not take a 40- 
acre orchard as a gift, and I don’t see 
how a trip to the South could improve 
these fatal defects. True, it is large, 
the tree is also vigorous and productive, 
but let it stay up in Wisconsin, its birth¬ 
place. 
Lived in Misery 
Could Not Eat Without Distress 
but Now Entirely Well. 
“ I was troubled with dyspepsia and was in such 
a condition that I lived in misery and did not ex¬ 
pect that I could ever be cured. I was persuaded 
to try Hood’s Sarsaparilla and in a short time I 
was able to eat without distress; am now entirely 
well.” F. B. Limbeugeb, Creedmoor, N. Y. 
Hood’S S parMla 
The Best—in fact the One True Blood Purifier. 
Hood’s Pills cure all liver Ills. 25 cents. 
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ALSIKE 
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GLOVERS 
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POT-GROWN 8TRAWBER1UES, ETC. 
HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. 
CRIMSON’CLOVER. 
and other Seasonable Seeds. Prices on application 
W. ATI.EE 1SURPUK CO., Seed Growers 
Philadelphia, Pa. 
frimenn PlUTOf Thomas McElroy. European Seed 
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Importerof high grade reliable stock of Crimson Clover 
seed In thlscountrv- Prices reduced this month. 
SEED WHEAT 
Grown' 
along t he 
Lake Shore 
AND OTHER SEASONABLE SEEDS. 
Descriptive Price-List upon application. 
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Ilf DIP* ■ ^P—Circulars and 8amples Free. 
1AI UL 11 I Clean. Rudy. World's Fair 
NH f| I U ] and Pride. IS) common sheaves 
VV I I mm *1 I (Rudy), yielded 2 bu. in 1806. and 
won First Prize York Fair. I'rice. 2 bu.. $3; 5 bu., 17; 
1(1 bu., $12. JOHN HERR SUENK, Lancaster, Pa. 
MAMMOTH WHITE WINTER RYE, 
noted for its productiveness In grain and straw. 
Grown from Seed awarded us First Prizes at 
New York State Fair 1805 and 189S; American Insti¬ 
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Address E. L. CLAKKSON, Tivoli, N. Y. 
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nu/vr nic summer and 
U W YCiK O AUTUMN LIST 
of Pot-grown and layer Strawberry 
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forlt - T. J. DWYER, 
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Potted Strawberry Plants. 
100 Parker Earle for SI. 
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APPLE TREES, $6 PER 100. 
All kinds of Trees and Plants cheap. Cat. free. 
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Box 1,605. Dansville, N. Y. 
CARMAN. 
Get buds of this famous PEACH direct from the 
originator. The original tree has not failed to bear 
a full crop In six vuars. Prices greatly reduced for 
1897. Address J. W. STUBENUAOCH, Mexla, Tex. 
lowing note comes to us from M. J. Bar¬ 
nett, of New Bloomfield, Pa. : 
I notice in Tub R. N.-Y. of July 31, that your 
correspondent, A. K., Hudsonville, Mich., is dis¬ 
appointed in the Agnes Emily Carman rose. I 
wish that I could answer his question, “ Will it 
ever bloom ?” by letting him see my bush as it 
looked in June. It was one mass of bloom—a 
whole flower garden in itself—and now is bloom¬ 
ing a second time, but not so profusely. The bush 
is large and vigorous and pretty, even when not 
in bloom. It has been a joy to the whole family 
this summer . 
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as it witl not stand our winters. JUiUiOUil 06 OlUIxLO, 
CRIMSON GLOVER 
SEED 
GROWERS 
.Philadelphia, 
DIBBLE’S GOLD COIN WHEAT 
We have left many of the Ogon plums 
on the tree just to find out how long 
they would remain without decaying. 
At this time (August 3), the little tree is 
a beautiful sight with its round, bright 
yellow fruit. Evidently, the Ogon is a 
fine keeper... 
During the past week or so, we have 
dug up and destroyed many plants of 
raspberries, blackberries, currants, and 
gooseberries to make room for new 
comers next fall and spring. The vacant 
plots have been sown to Crimson clover. 
August 3:, a small box of Burbank 
(Japan) plums was received from Stark 
Bros., of Louisiana, Mo. The box was 
of thick paper, so that several of the 
riper plums were crushed. The exact, 
measurement of a greener plum was 0% 
inches in circumference measured either 
way. The shape is slightly conical or 
pointed, suture shallow, color yellow 
(with a whitish bloom) partially over¬ 
spread with crimson. Flesh yellow, 
firm, juicy, clinging to a small pit. This 
does not quite agree with the catalogue 
descriptions which give the color as 
“ cherry red.” See Fig. 224. 
Mr. W. Paddock, of the New York 
Experiment Station, says that their 
trees of the Bismarck apple were re¬ 
ceived in the spring of 1896. The trees 
IS THE HEAVIEST YIELDING VARIETY IN THE WORLD. 
One acre yielded 61 bushels 11 pounds. Eight acres yielded 51 bushels 30 pounds per acre. 
Five acres yielded 55 bushels 9 pounds per acre Thirteen acres yielded 53 bushels per acre. 
Full Descriptive Price-List Free. 
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r JACOB W. MANNING, Readino, Mass. 
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ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, i 
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Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, 
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of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than 
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pondence solicited. Catalogue free. 
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 14 Painesville, O. 
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