1896 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
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CATALOGUE REVIEWS. 
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to ripen, and tliat the plants do not sucker much. 
The flour is certainly of excellent quality—better 
than that made from any other corn known to us. 
The variety—or species, perhaps—was advertised 
by Samuel Wilson, a seedsman of Pennsylvania 
from whom we obtained our seed. It was extens¬ 
ively tried in many parts of the country, and many 
favorable reports were printed. Still, we have 
heard little of it since. 
Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, la.—A cata¬ 
logue (105 pages) of seeds and plants. Colored 
pages show the Sunrise sweet corn, which is 
praised as of the first quality; Ideal Monster 
rhubarb, Rose Turnip radish, Wonderful Sugar 
watermelon, Iowa Goldmine yellow dent, Iowa 
Silvermine white dent corn, pansies, sweet peas, 
larkspurs, etc. There are 18 pages of specialties, 
among them the Lemon Blush tomato which 
originated at the Rural Grounds. We quote : 
“ It was with little confidence that we gave this 
variety a place in our trial grounds, but we ad¬ 
mit that we were greatly surprised. We pro¬ 
nounce it the nearest approach to a perfect to¬ 
mato that lias, as yet, been produced.” And that 
is just The R. N.-Y.’s opinion. Justice is done to 
the Ziz-zag sweet corn, which we have tried for 
several years. We commend a trial of it to every 
one of our readers. We know of no better 
medium-late variety. It is close to perfection in 
every way. The sum of $500 is offered for the best 
acre of field corn, the competitors having the 
choice among 23 varieties. 
Rooeks’s Nurseries, Dansville, N. Y.—'This 
company have removed to Dansville from Moores- 
town, N. J., because most of their stock was grown 
more economically in the former place. It is a 
catalogue of fruits, large and small, and the 
claim is made, most emphatically, that the 
plants are healthy, well-rooted and true to name. 
The prices are certainly moderate. Two-year-old 
cherries are offered (page 16) five trees of any 
one kind for 50 cents; apples, clean and well- 
rooted, five trees for 50 cents; 25 trees, one to five 
kinds, $2.50; Japan plums, five trees, one kind, 
for 60 cents; and so with peaches and European 
plums. The Sneed peach seems to be attracting 
attention, being at least 10 days earlier than the 
Alexander, and of better quality. The new Angel 
pear is still regarded as the largest of all early 
pears, and the earliest large pear. The fruit is 
as large as the Bartlett, of a rich, yellow color, 
with a red cheek. Its showy appearance and 
earliness would insure it a ready sale. The 
quality is fair only, but fully as good as that of 
the Lawson. We have alluded to the Harris 
Hardy apricot before. Our excellent authority, 
Mr. S. D. Willard, of Geneva, N. Y., says that it is 
as “ large as a peach and one of the best.” It is 
claimed that it is the earliest of apricots. 
James Vick’s Sons, Rochester, N. Y.—One of the 
largest seed and plant catalogues published. It 
is 8x10 inches, and contains 112 pages full of illus¬ 
trations, and six colored pages including the 
covers. Among the novelties we may notice the 
Rathbun blackberry which, it is said, suckers 
sparingly, and may be propagated by covering 
the tips of the canes with soil the same as black¬ 
caps are propagated. It seems that the plant 
gives one strong central cane, and the laterals 
are pendulous. The berries are said to be large 
and of the first quality. Another pleasing novelty 
is the Bride of Niagara sweet pea, which bears 
double flowers ; that is, many of them are double, 
The lower petals are white, while the upper ones 
(banners) are a dainty rose color. Instead of a 
single banner, some of the flowers have two or even 
three. Both single and double flowers are borne 
on the same plant or, perhaps, on the same stem. 
The White Ohio, a sport, it is said, of the Early 
Ohio, is said to be the earliest potato grown. 
Vick’s Early Leader, it is claimed, is the earliest 
tomato known. The colored plate shows it to be 
of medium size and perfectly smooth. 
T. J. Dwyer, Cornwall, Orange County, N. Y.— 
A catalogue (50 pages) of small and large fruits, 
vegetable plants, shrubs and trees. Under 
“Family Lists,” collections of small fruits are 
offered at reduced prices. For instance, in one 
collection, a dozen plants each of Marshall. Tim- 
brell, Greenville, Orange County and Lovett 
strawberries are put up and sent by mail, post¬ 
paid, for $1. A dozen each of Shaffer, Souhegan, 
Gregg and Ohio raspberries for $1. One each of 
the following grape vines are offered postpaid 
for $1 : Green Mountain, Brighten, Delaware, 
Niagara, Moore’s Early and Worden, or 16 cents 
each. So, too, more varied lists of small fruits, 
peaches, plums, apples and pears are put up in 
Necessity for Perfect Working of 
the Soil.—Just as a mine of coal or iron 
is worked in every part and no part is 
left unexplored or stripped of its min¬ 
eral, so the soil is to be worked in every 
portion. If any part is left unworked or 
unstirred, there it lies idle and unprofit¬ 
able, for the atmosphere cannot pene¬ 
trate it and perform its indispensable 
office of loosening the fertile elements 
for the use of the plants. It is one of the 
most important services of the “ACME” 
Pulverizing Harrow, Clod Crusher and 
Leveler, that every part of the soil is 
thoroughly broken, cut, sliced, turned 
and brought into the best condition for 
the seed. Not a portion can be missed, 
the whole surface and the whole depth 
worked is made fine and mellow and 
thoroughly mixed and the air can pene¬ 
trate into every portion of it. See ad¬ 
vertisement on page 108.— Adv. 
collections to be forwarded by express for from 
$4 to $10. Mr. Dwyer thinks liigbly of the Colum¬ 
bian and Loudon raspberries. We fancy that 
they are destined to be regarded as the very best 
red and dark red varieties that have as yet been 
introduced. That is, the Loudon is better than 
the Cuthbert because the plant is hardier, the 
berry firmer ; the Columbian better than the 
Shaffer, because the plant is hardier and more 
productive, and the berry clings more firmly to 
the stem. In a fly leaf, Mr. Dwyer illustrates and 
describes Richards’s transplanting implements, 
now offered for the first. We have examined this 
ingenious contrivance, and it would seem that 
small fruits and ornamental plants may be trans¬ 
planted by its use without disturbing the roots. 
By this method watering, it is claimed, is un¬ 
necessary. 
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statement that the seeds from which the prize 
winners were grown, were Bueck’s Seeds. 
(the above offer is copyrighted.) 
We made this offer last year iii the interest of 
growers, with the hearty endorsement of Horti¬ 
cultural and Agricultural Societies throughout 
the country. To show how it worked we select 
as an example H. 1*. West, of Fayetteville, Wis., 
to whom wo have paid S'JO.50 lieing an amount 
equal to that awarded him for premiums on the 
produce of our seeds at the Wisconsin State Fair, 
Walworth Co., Wis.. Agrl. Soc. Exhibit,Minn. 
State Fair and La Cross, Wis., Inter-State Fair. 
Full particulars of this offer in our 18!)G illustrated • 
catalogue, 170 pages; mailed free. Replete with cult¬ 
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0 varieties of vegetable and floirer seeds, and the most 
approved agricult lira l and horticultural implements . 
“Everything for Farm, Garden and Lawn." 
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Catalogue of STRAWBEltItY Plants CDCC 
100 varieties. E.J. HULL, Olyphant, Pa. lliLL 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Introducer of Satisfaction Strawberry, has Clyde, 
Wm. Belt, Marshall, Bisel, Brandywine, Eleanor, 
Mary, Staples, Brunette. Over 40 other best varieties. 
Large stock very tine plants. Descriptive Catalogue 
free. ENOS W. DUNHAM, Stevensville, Mich. 
Save Money on Fruit Plants. 
Strawberries a specialty. 3 Farms. Immense 
stock. A No. 1 plants. 50 best varieties strawberries 
low. Our ’06 catalogue tells why 1 cau sell such choice 
stock so cheap. Write now. 
O. A. E. BALDWIN, V. St., Bridgman, Mich. 
Plant the Best Currants 
WHITE IMPERIAL excels all others in quality 
for a fine table currant. 
PRESIDENT WILDER combines qualities that 
make it the most valuable market and table Red 
Currant that has been put upon the market. For 
prices apply to 
S. D. WILLARD, Geneva, N. Y. 
THE COLUMBIAN RASPBERRY 
Is extremely hardy and vigorous, resists drought, has 
no suckers, as it propagates from the lips only. Larg¬ 
est in size; best for canning, as it retains Its form, 
size, color and flavor. It adheres firmly to the stem 
does not crumble in picking, is a good shipper and 
wonderfully prolific. 8,000 quarts to the acre. 
Price, 50 cents each; $2.50 per half dozen; $5 per 
dozen. CAUTION : Buy only of responsible, well- 
known dealers, or of the originator. Illustrated cir¬ 
cular sent free on application. 
J. T. THOMPSON, Originator, Oneida, N. Y. 
GRAPE VINES 
SMALL 
FRUIT 
PLANTS. 
You can get of us The Ritral’ 8 favorite grape, 
Nectar or Black Delaware. Catalogue Free. 
EUGENE WILLETT & SON, North Collins, N. Y. 
MSGRAPEVINES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fruits. Tree., Ac. Bestroot- 
edstoek. Genuine, cheap. Ssarnpfe vinesmailed for 10*. 
Descriptive price-list free. LEWIS KOESCH, Freiloula, N. V. 
CRAPE CULTURE. 
With 35 years’ experience in the vineyard, and 30 
years as local dealer in vines, am confident it will 
pay you—if you have planted or Intend to plant a 
few vines or a vineyard—to enclose 25 cents in stamps 
for my practical treatise on “Grape Culture,” or $1 
for 12 first-class vines, two each Niagara, Pockling- 
ton, Delaware. Brighton, Worden and Wilder—best 
White, Red and Black varieties—or choice of same 
with book free, or 20 Concords and book. Order now. 
Will mall book at once, vines in early spring, post¬ 
paid. Sale arrival in good condition guaranteed. 
Vines for vineyard planting a specialty. Price list 
free. J- H. TKYON. Willoughby, Ohio. 
The 
Alice Grape • best keeping 
grape ever offered. Ripens with Concord. 
Keeps all winter; splendid qualityj very 
F irocfuctive. Catalogue with full description 
ree. F. E. Young, Nurseryman, Rochester, N.Y. 
RLINGTON 
iTesfed Seeds 
This seal, placed on a packageof seed, signifies to seed wise 
people that the contents are fertile seeds of the choicest 
selection. That they have been selected by a market gar¬ 
dener for market gardeners, and carefully tested at 
Arlington Farms. That they are not only sure to grow 
wherever planted, but will produce just what is repre¬ 
sented, whether vegetable or flower seeds. Our new book 
for 1896 is resplendent with correct photographs, showing 
where and how Arlington Heeds are grown. It has 
been compiled witli special thought for the amateur 
gardener, and will prove an invaluable instructor to 
all who receive it. We send it free to all mentioning 
this paper. 
W. W. RAWSON & CO., Boston, Mass. 
DREER’S 
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PLANTS and BULBS 
— A re everywhere known as The BEST. Why risk poor ones when the best cost no more. Send postage i 
EE stamp for Dreer’s Garden Calendar for 1896-rielily illustrated; two colored plates on cover, i 
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The planter’s success depends most upon good 
seed. The greatest measure of success comes 
from planting Gregory's Seeds. Better than 
others because Home grown and selected with 
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SILVER MINE 
CORN. 
N ivelty of 1896. The purest, handsomest 
most prolific and largest eared 100-day corn in 
{■.violence. Most profitable and surest cropper. 
Best drouth resister, deep grained, small cob. These 
sirs big claims, but we cau prove them. Price, prepaid, 
large sample, 10c; ear,‘25c; or sufficient to plant one acre 
for $1.00. charges prepaid to any part of the U. S. If shipped 
by freight, per 'A peck, 65c; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.00; 2 bushels for 
$5.00. Try for the prizes this year. There is no expense aside 
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WE PAY 8100 IN GOLD FRIZES. 
On oats, barley and corn! The biggest yield on Silvermine (Nameless Beauty) 
outs In 1895 was 209 bushels; the next 206 per acre. Ion cun beat thut In 
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