582 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
September 4 
it was about 20 years ago that we first 
tried to propagate the Great Panicled 
Hydrangea, using the old wood for cut¬ 
tings. At that time, this Hydrangea 
was known to but a few in this country. 
The trial failed. Later, it occurred to 
us to try cuttings of the new wood—the 
wood growth of the current season, as 
noted in last week’s issue. The panicles 
of flowers were cut off, and the green 
stems, about six inches long, with but a 
leaf or so remaining, inserted in boxes 
of sand. They all formed roots in a 
short time. The rooted cuttings were 
planted in the open ground, and pro¬ 
tected during the winter. Every one 
of them bloomed the next summer, and 
the panicles were larger than those of 
old plants. Perhaps our readers have 
not noticed that every stem of this Hy¬ 
drangea bears a panicle of flowers, it 
matters not whether the plant has but a 
single stem or a hundred. It is rather 
odd to see a one-year-old plant, perhaps 
not over a foot high, bearing a panicle 
of flowers as long as the stem itself. 
We would remind our readers that now 
is just the time to make cuttings of the 
new wood, as we have described. Place 
them in pure sand, and keep the sand 
moist. They will form roots, as we re¬ 
member, in about two weeks. 
August 17.—The new orchid cannas, 
Austria and Burbank, are so closely 
alike that one fully serves the purpose 
of the other. Burbank has a wider leaf, 
and the reddish dots are a shade darker 
than those of Austria. 
Early Ohio (black) and Green Moun¬ 
tain or Winchell (white) ripen at about 
the same time. Besides the color, there 
is another difference. The Green Moun¬ 
tain is good for something, and the 
Early Ohio isn’t. 
A fkw days ago, we found a little 
clover plant along the roadside with 
nine stems and 37 leaflets. Four of the 
stems bore five leaflets. Has a six-leaf 
clover ever been found? Many years 
ago, it was suggested that we propagate 
clover from seeds produced by four-leaf 
plants, but we have not heard that it 
has ever been tried. We carefully re¬ 
moved the plant from the roadside, and 
set it in the Rural Grounds, watered it 
and covered it with a basket. Should it 
survive the winter and produce seed 
next year, we shall plant the seed and 
see if in this way we make any progress 
towards a five-leafed clover. 
Sir Walter Raleigh, the last of The 
R. N.-Y. seedling potatoes, gets a favor¬ 
able report from E. C Robinson, of Cape 
Elizabeth, Me. He says : 
I received a small tuber of the Sir Walter, and 
planted it April 30. We dug them August 14. 
Without any exception, it was the finest yield, 
and they were the handsomest potatoes I have 
ever grown. 
This is the second report received, the 
first equally favorable. 
Bromus Inermis. —It was about five 
years ago that we sowed seeds of the 
Awnless Brome grass upon a plot of 
rather poor soil. It has been cut every 
year since, once and sometimes twice, 
always yielding heavily, we cannot say 
how much in exact figures. The sod is 
now as thick as it can be, and there are 
no signs of weakness. It has full posses¬ 
sion of the soil, as no weeds of any kind 
have appeared. It has been our wish to 
experiment with this Bromus as a lawn 
grass, in shady places and under trees 
where finer grasses do not thrive, but 
we have neglected to do so. We should 
be pleased to hear from any of our 
readers who have made such trials. 
According to the last report of Dr. 
Saunders, Director of the Canada Ex¬ 
periment Farms, this grass is growing 
rapidly in favor. There, as at the Rural 
Grounds, horses and cattle relish it, and 
calves are particularly fond of the 
tender leaves. As judged by chemical 
analyses, it must rank among the most 
nutritious of grasses. As a pasture 
grass, Dr. Saunders says that it is “ per¬ 
haps unequaled.” It starts early in 
spring, and is fit to pasture two weeks 
earlier than the native grasses. The 
aftermath is also heavy. Cattle were 
pasturing on it up to the first of Novem¬ 
ber, and when snow came, it was still 
several inches high and quite green. 
“ There is no question,” the report adds, 
“ that this grass will materially assist 
in keeping up a flow of milk in the au¬ 
tumn months when native pastures are 
dried up, thus overcoming one of the 
greatest drawbacks to dairying in Ot¬ 
tawa, viz., the shortness of the season.” 
The grass is sown broadcast with a 
grain crop, preferably wheat, before or 
after the grain is sown, so that one har¬ 
rowing will cover both lots of seed. 
About 35 pounds of seed should be 
sown to the acre, the price being about 
$9 per 50 pounds, or about the price of 
Blue grass or Red-top. 
Should we apologize to our readers 
for our advocacy of some of the Japan 
plums ? Not yet. Perhaps we may 
have occasion so to do in the future ; but 
we doubt it. At present, we are pleased 
that The R. N.-Y. was the very first 
paper to call attention to them from its 
own trials. 
The Japan Plums. —The following ap¬ 
preciative note is from Mr. Henry Lutts, 
of Youngstown, N. Y. 
Noticing the attention you give to Japan plums 
from time to time, I send you samples of a few 
that I have been fruiting. From your recent 
article on the Ogon, I would infer that it was a 
rather worthless affair, and such, I believe, is 
the general impression. The samples sent are 
fair specimens of what I have been marketing. 
The retailers value them more highly than any 
California plum now coming, and they have quit 
buying Californias since I have been sending in 
the Japans. Let them be carefully ripened be¬ 
fore testing. I send Berger, Ilattanklo No. 1, Red 
June, Abundance, Burbank, Yeddo. The Abund¬ 
ance and Burbank are merely for comparison. 
Yeddo is a new variety, ripening closely with 
Ogon, and for size and appearance, it is hard to 
beat. 
The Berger plums (see Fig. 244, page 
579) were no larger than a large cherry, 
and of a dark purple color. Though too 
small for market, Prof. Bailey says that 
it may be a useful sort for the home 
garden because of its “ earliness, dainti¬ 
ness and pleasing flavor.” The flesh is 
“yellow, firm, meaty and sweet. It 
ripens as early as the middle of July in 
some parts of New York and Connecti¬ 
cut.” The specimens were so decayed 
when they reached the writer that little 
could be judged as to quality. Judged 
by that little, we would not care to in¬ 
vest in the Berger for any purpose. 
The Yeddo (See Fig. 242, page 579) in 
appearance is much like the Ogon, though 
nearly twice as large, being 6)4 inches 
in circumference. The flesh is yellow, 
juicy, with a pronounced banana flavor. 
Mr. Lutts does not refer to the quality, 
but as we judge from the several sent, 
there are few of the Japans of better 
quality. It is a cling, the pit being 
small—three-quarter inch. 
Hattankio No. 1 (See Fig. 243, page 
579) resembles Prof. Bailey’s description 
given to Kerr, being of a yellow color, 
conical, with a deep suture. The flesh 
is described as juicy, and sweet, and 
good in quality. Fruit (cling) ripens 
early. 
In appearance, it would be hard to 
distinguish a Bailey (See Fig. 245, page 
579) from a Burbank. It is nearly round, 
the color of the skin being, for the most 
part, purple, though we can imagine 
that this is painted upon a yellow 
ground, which shines through, so to say, 
dotting it with gold. The specimen sent 
is smaller than the Burbank ; the flesh 
is yellow, juicy, sweet, and of much the 
same quality as the Burbank. It is a 
cling. 
Red June (See Fig. 246, page 579) is of 
medium size, 4 )4 inches in circumfer¬ 
ence, pointed, suture prominent, and of 
a deep red color. Stark Bros, regard 
this as one of the best of the Japans, 
but these specimens are not so good in 
quality as the Abundance or Burbank. 
Grape Vines!™; 
Extra fine stock of CURRANTS, including the 
new and unrivalled 'WILDER. incest rate*. Quality 
extra. Warranted true. T. s. Hilt BAUD CO., Kredonla, N.Y. 
PLAN! CURRANTS IN OCTOBER. 
Plant President Wilder. 
Prices will be given by the introducer. Address 
S. I). YVILLARI), Geneva, N. Y. 
Strawberry Plants. 
Improved PARKER EARLE. Enormously pro¬ 
ductive; 15,COO quarts per acre. Write for catalogue 
telling you all about them, FREE. 
J. L. ARNOUT, Originator, Plainsville, Pa. 
Potted Strawberry Plants. 
100 Barker Earle for $1. 
T. C. KEVITT, ATHENIA, N. J. 
nu/VCDro summer and 
LI W T Lr\ O AUTUMN LIST 
ot Pot-grown and layer Strawberry 
Plants, Celery and Vegetable Plants, 
Fruit Trees and all Nursery Stock 
wl11 ma *l ed * ree to a11 who apply 
forit - T. J. DWYER, 
y&T CORNWALL, N. Y. 
A Great Host 
Of people testify that Hood’s Sarsaparilla has 
done them untold good. It has purified the blood 
of millions. It conquers scrofula, cures salt 
rheum, overcomes dyspepsia, rheumatism and 
catarrh. It builds up the run-down system, 
relieves that tired feeling, gives vigor and vitality, 
and makes the weak strong. Is it not exactly 
the medicine you need ? Remember, 
Hood’s Sarsaparilla 
Is the best — in fact tbe One True Blood Purifier. 
mrrn AT VERY L0W prices. 
AJ> L L V Write now for new catalogue. 
Ilj] It's free and will tell you about 
1 1 1 Lh V tlie stock we grow and our prices. 
ESTABLISHED 1869. ISO ACRES. 
THE GEORGE A. SWEET NURSERY CO., 
Box 1.005. DANSVILLE. N.Y 
HrtrtH’c DJIlc easy to buy, easy to take, 
I1UUU * I'll!* easy in effect. 25c. 
APPLE TREES, $6 PER 100. 
All kinds of Trees and Plants CHEAP. Cat. FREE. 
RELIANCE NURSERY CO., Box 10. Geneva, N. Y. 
IBIB 1 P I T—Circulars and Samples Free, 
ftfllf U L (1 1 Clean. Rudy, World’s Fair 
U 1 ami Pride. 19 common sheaves 
1 Ibn 1 (Rudy), vielded2 bu. in lF.Ki. and 
won First Prize York Fair. Price. 2 bu., $3; 6 bu., $7; 
10 bu., *12. JOHN HERR SHKNK, Lancaster, Pa. 
TREES. 
at hard-time prices No matter where you have been 
buying, get our prices and catalogue before ordering. 
0. F. McNAIR & CO., Dansville. N. Y. 
MeKlNLEF 111 U C A T Circular saves # # 
SEED n C 1 in experimenting 
free. 1 Uritc to-day. Sample head, 5c. stamp. 
SMITH’S SEED & STOCK FARM. Manchester. N. Y. 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees. 
Campbell’s Early Grape (New). Crimson Rambler, 
Yellow Rambler Roses (New;. Columbian Rasp¬ 
berry (New). All varieties of small fruits Write for 
circulars and prices. C. L. YATES. Rochester, N. Y 
‘- “ Greatest Wheat on Earth 
A new hardy, insect proof, stiff straw, white, bald 
wheat. Immense yielder. Try it. Price, *1.35 per 
bushel. New sacks free, if full; otherwise add 15c. 
A. II. FOSTER, Allegan. Mich. 
Sow Jones Wheats 
With a record of being the most productive, hardiest 
and best standing sorts known, lo' es Longberrv No. 
1 (new. 1H97). Diamond Grit, Early Arcad.an, Im¬ 
proved Winter Fife. Bearded Winter Fife. Pedigree 
Early Genesee Giant. Send for catalogue to 
A. N. JONES. Newark. Wayne County, N. Y. 
FRUIT GROWER. 
Grower of Peaches, PlumB, Pears, Grapes, 
Quinces, Apples, etc. A. J. BALCOM, Youngs¬ 
town, Niagara Co., N. Y. 
TIMOTHY SEED 
for Sale. New Crop. 
PAUL S. STEARNS, Prairie City, Ill. 
TRIUMPH POTATOES 
Wanted bent price 100 barrels. Address JOBBER, 
care Tub Rural Nkw-Yorkkr. 
SAND VETCH. 
Pronounced by the United States Department 
of Agriculture as one of the most promising 
fodder crops of recent introduction. Price, $3 per 
bushel of 50 pounds. Full information in our 
Descriptive Fall Catalogue, which we will mail 
free on application. 
T. W. WOOD & SONS, Seedsmen, Richmond, Va. 
SGLOVERS 
Samples and prices on application. Send for our 
Mid-summer Catalogue,fully describes the above also 
P0T-Q110WN 8TUAWBERKIES, ETC. 
HENRY A. DREER, Philadelphia. 
CRIMSON CLOVER 
you to get our prices before ordering. 
Beware of cheap, imported seed , 
" 'tin . 
THE MOST VALUABLE 
CROP IN EXISTENCE 
for Green Manuring, Hay, Pas¬ 
ture and Silage. It will pay 
Ask for descriptive circular mailed FREE. 
JOHNSON & STOKES,Philadelphia, Pa. 
1,000,000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
For Fall and Spring. All Young Plants. AH tbe leading NEW and Old Standard Sorts, grown on land 
never occupied by strawberry plants before. Prices right. Write for Special Price. Catalogue Free. 
ArLTHUR J. COLLINS, Moorostown, 3XT. J. 
3 Big Business Japs 
It’s free, and it tells tbe truth. 
are RED JUNE, BURBANK and WICKSON. Our new 
catalogue for fall will tell you about these and other 
“ Business Trees." also about Successful Fall Planting. 
“ Get It and come out of the dark." Rogers Nurseries, Dansville, N.Y. 
RARE TREES 
SHRUBS, FLOWERS AND FRUITS. 
Most complete General Collection in America. 3,000 
varieties described in a 200-page (fbkk) Catalogue 
<f The Leading New England Nursery’ JACOB W. MANNING, Reading, Mass. 
; 
5 
orn»Vent»ltrees »nd shrubs, i 
Roses, Bulbs and Hardy Perennials 
In Large Assortment and of Superior Quality. 
Fully believe that we can show more Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, 
and a larger, finer block of Hardy Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Moss and Climbers 
of the leading popular varieties including the famous Crimson Rambler than 
can be seen elsewhere. We have 32 greenhouses, several of them devoted to 
Palms, Cycas, Ficus and Araucaria Excelsa. Personal inspection and corres¬ 
pondence solicited. Catalogue free. 
THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Box 14 Painesville, O. 
A 
4 
4 
4 
J 
i 
