1896 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
121 
CATALOGUE REVIEWS. 
(CONTINUED.) 
fusely illustrated. The front and back 
pages are colored, showing the people 
who attend county fairs and some of the 
vegetables exhibited. Buck bee's Co¬ 
lossal field corn is shown natural size and 
the claim is made that the average yield 
is 100 bushels to the acre. It is said that 
the grain is larger than that cf any 
other kind. It ripens in 100 days and 
many unusual claims are made for it. 
The Illinois oats, the catalogue says, is 
“the astonishing agricultural wonder of 
the age—having yielded 146 bushels to 
the acre, on a 160-acre field.” Among the 
collections offered at reduced prices we 
find 25 “ grand varieties of vegetable 
seeds, one liberal package of each, pre¬ 
paid for 75 cents”—18 varieties for 50 
cents. We really do not see how such 
offers can be made and carried out with 
profit. The catalogue also offers bed¬ 
ding, greenhouse and hardy plants. 
R. M. Kellogg, Ionia, Mich.—An illus¬ 
trated catalogue (36 pages) of small 
fruits. Mr. Kellogg tells in a plain way, 
the beginning of his venture as a small 
fruit grower, and how he has earned 
success, the way he raises his plants, 
how he treats them, the way he markets 
them, the tools he uses. It is a very 
practical talk, taking up 17 pages. The 
other pages are devoted to the best varie¬ 
ties of strawberries, raspberries, black¬ 
berries, gooseberries, currants, grapes, 
etc. 
J. T. Thompson, Oneida, N. Y.—An 
illustrated circular setting forth the 
good traits of the Columbian raspberry. 
We may say to our readers that we un¬ 
qualifiedly recommend this variety as 
the very best of its kind, and we are 
speaking from our own experience. We 
believe it to be, as to plant, among the 
hardiest and most productive ; as to 
berry, as good and as large as the 
Shaffer, which it resembles, and cling¬ 
ing more firmly to the stem. Our read¬ 
ers will make no mistake if they invest 
in the Columbian. 
Harris’s Rural Annual. —Catalogue 
of Moreton Farm, N. Y. Established 
by the late Joseph Harris who through 
his agricultural writings made himself 
affectionately known to most progressive 
farmers of our country. The company 
is now managed by his son, S. M. Harris 
The catalogue (35 pages) will be found 
to embody a very substantial list of the 
vegetable and flower seeds most prized 
to-day. A pamphlet that tells us how 
to save money by mixing our own fer¬ 
tilizers will be sent free on application. 
The Huntington Seed Company, 
Indianapolis, Ind —A general catalogue 
(80 pages) of seeds for the farm and 
garden. Among the novelties is one 
that seems specially worthy of attention. 
It is the Vineless Gold Coin Prolific 
sweet potato, to which allusion lias be¬ 
fore been made in these columns. The 
company value it as “the greatest 
novelty yet produced among vegetables,” 
and there seems some reason for this 
claim. The potatoes are similar to the 
Yellow Jerseys; the quality is fully equal. 
Of 29 kinds tried at the experiment 
station the Gold Coin made the largest 
yield, was the earliest to mature and 
the best drought-resister. As the plants 
do not grow to vines—they grow like 
bush beans—they are easily cultivated. 
The claim is made that they may be dug 
more easily than Irish potatoes, because 
the potatoes are “all in a bunch” and 
may be lifted out of the soil with one 
turn of the fork. The variety is so early 
that it can be grown in extreme North¬ 
ern latitudes where, hitherto, it has been 
impossible to raise sweet potatoes. The 
price for 50 plants, prepaid, is $1 ; 100 
plants, §1.50, etc. 
The catalogue tells also of a new seven¬ 
eared fodder corn which, if what is said 
of it is true, is well worthy of trial. It 
“ never produces less than five ears to a 
stalk, and even produces 10 ears measur¬ 
ing seven inches in length. The plants 
grow as high as 15 feet; the stalks are 
short-jointed and give a wonderful 
growth of leaves.” The important claim 
is made that it is an early variety and 
will mature “ almost anywhere,” and 
produce double the amount per acre that 
any other kind will produce. We shall 
try this. The picture resembles Blount’s 
(Tennessee) Prolific which often yields 
from three to six, and even seven small 
ears to the plant. But this is a late 
variety. 
F. Barteldes & Co., 805-811 New 
Hampshire St., Lawrence, Kan.—A cata¬ 
logue of seeds of all kinds for the gar 
den and farm —100 pages with colored 
covers and a colored page of pansies, nas¬ 
turtiums, sweet peas and vegetables. 
The catalogue offers seeds of fruits, ever¬ 
green and deciduous trees, etc. 
O. II. White & Son, Miller Corners, 
N. Y.—While this catalogue offers 
selected lists of garden and farm seeds, it 
is mainly given to seed potatoes, and 
the lists comprise the very best of the 
newer as well as standard varieties 
Cash prizes are offered for the largest 
yields from certain kinds, without resort 
to sprouting or slipping. Four collec¬ 
tions of—two of vegetable and two of 
flower—seeds are offered prepaid for 
from 50 cents to §1. 
|Ui£ccUnncou£ gUvcrtisinfl. 
In writing to advertisers, please always mention 
Tub Rural New-Yorker. 
Experience 
has proven conclusively that 
better grapes and peaches, 
and more of them, are produced 
when Potash is liberally ap¬ 
plied. To insure a full crop of 
choicest quality use a fertilizer 
containing not less than io% 
Actual Potash. 
Orchards and vineyards treat¬ 
ed with Potash are compara¬ 
tively free from insects and 
plant disease. 
Our pamphlets are not advertising circulars boom¬ 
ing special fertilizers, but are practical works, contain¬ 
ing latest researches on the subject of fertilization, and 
are really helpful to farmers. They are sent free for 
the asking. 
GERMAN KALI WORKS, 
oa Nassau St., New York. 
HOW TO BUY AND USE 
SENT QN TRIAL 
A Double Gang “ACME” Pul¬ 
verizing Harrow, Clod Crusher 
and Levelerwill be sent to any 
responsible farmer and if it does 
not suit may be sent back at the 
expense of the manufacturer. 
No pay is asked until tried on 
his farm. Farmers should not, 
therefore, let dealers palm off 
on them a base imitation or in¬ 
ferior tool under the assurance 
that it is better. See advertise¬ 
ment on page 131. 
PLANT FOOD 
$10 to $15 per ton can be saved by buying fertilizers 
intelligently, and using 
NITRATE OF SODA, 
the cheapest and best source of nitrogen. 
A Valuable Pamphlet, containing the results 
of experiments with fertilizers and directions how 
to use and buy fertilizers to the best advantage, sent 
FREE. Address 
8 . M. HARRIS, Moreton Farm (P. O.). N. Y. 
Ez Bowker’s Fertilizers. 3 
SOLUBLE — ACTIVE — SURE. 
FERTILIZER CO. 
BOSTON A NEW YORK. 
tBOWKER 
ARMSTRONG & McKELVY 
Pittsburgh. 
BEYMER-BAUMAN 
Pittsburgh. 
DAVIS-CHAMBERS 
Pittsburgh. 
FAHNESTOCK 
Pittsburgh. 
ANCHOR 
ECKSTEIN 
ATLANTIC 
BRADLEY 
BROOKLYN 
JEWETT 
ULSTER 
UNION 
} 
Cincinnati. 
* New York. 
I F YOU DON’T KNOW, ask the prac¬ 
tical, responsible painter — ask anyone 
whose business it is to know — and he 
will tell you to use Pure White Lead and 
Pure Linseed Oil. They make the best and 
most durable paint. To be sure of getting 
Pure W hite Lead 
SOUTHERN t 
V Chicago. 
SHIPMAN ) 
COLLIER ) 
MISSOURI I 
j- St. Louis. 
RED SEAL 
SOUTHERNJ 
JOHN T. LEWIS & BROS.CO 
Philadelphia. 
MOSLEY 
SALEM 
CORNELL 
KENTUCKY 
Cleveland. 
Salem, Mass. 
Buffalo. 
1 
Louisville. 
examine the brand (see list genuine brands). 
For colors use the National Lead Co.’s 
Pure White Lead Tinting Colors. No trouble 
to make or match a shade. 
Pamphlet giving- valuable information and card showing samples 
of colors free; also cards showing pictures of twelve houses of different 
designs painted in various styles or combinations of shades forwarded 
upon application to those intending to paint. 
NATIONAL LEAD CO., 
1 Broadway, New York. 
FERTILIZERS FOR SPRING CROPS 
Are a necessity. To obtain proper fertilizer materials is of first importance to every grower of 
crops. High-grade Bone Fertilizers furnish the CHEAPEST and BEST plant-food known. Our 
brands are compounded on a scientific, basis to supply a constant source of food for the needs of the 
plants and to keep up a vigorous growth. You will have the right material at the right time by 
using our goods. 
Special Potato Manure for Potatoes. 
Special Corn Fertilizer for Corn. 
Standard Brands for General Use. 
Write for our circular giving analyses of goods and testimonials from those 
who have used them. 
Agents Wanted in Sec- I. P. THOMAS & SON CO., 
tion8 Unoccupied. No. a S. Delaware Ave., Philadelphia. 
The 
Alice Grape. 
The hardiest and 
best keeping 
grape ever offered. Ripens with Concord. 
Keeps all winter; splendid quatity l very 
F iroductive. Catalogue with full description 
ree. F. E. Young, Nurseryman, Rochester, N.Y. 
100 Bargain Collections 
of Fruit Trees anil Plants. Send for my Catalogue. 
TICE C. KKViTT, Atbonia, N. J. 
You will make NO MIS- Ilf I I I I A 11 O 
TAKE. ir you plant the WW ILLIM IYI O 
Sirawhe rv. Send for circular, W*i H. BUNTING, 
St. Catharines. Ont. ” The Carleton Fruit Farm.” 
VINES 
Small Fruits. 
All oidand new varieties Extra ijualitr '' n rrn 11 tc ' 
true. Loirr.i rale*. Descriptive Catalogue Fre« 
T.S. HUBBARD CO.. KllRDONI V, N. V 
GRAPE VINES. 
Largest Stock in the World. Small Fruit*. Introducer 
of unrlraled new lied Jacket Gooseberry and Fay 
Currant. Catalogue free. 
GEO. S. JOSSELYN, Fredonia. N. Y. 
GRAPE VINES 
You can get of us The Rural'S favorite grape. 
Nectar or Black Delaware. Catalogue I-tee. 
EUGENE WILLETT & SON. North Collins, N. Y. 
Save Honey on Fruit Plants. 
Strawberries a specialty. 3 Farm*. Immerse 
stock. A No. 1 plant*. 50 best varieties straw berries 
Ime. Our 'W> catalogue tells w hy 1 can sell such choice 
stock so cheap. Write now. 
O. A. E. BALDWIN, V. St., Bridgman. Mich. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
Introducer of Satisfaction Strawberry, has Clyde, 
Wm. Belt, Marshall, Blsel, Brandywine. Eleanor, 
Mary. Staples, Brunette. Over 40 other best varieties. 
Large stock very One plants. Descriptive Catalogue 
free. ENOS W. DUNHAM, Stevensvllle, Mich. 
KANSAS RASPBERRY. 
A large ami well-roofed stoek of this variety; also, 
of everything to be found at the largest, up-to-the- 
times small fruit nursery. Prices low; quality high 
Catalogue free. W. B. FULTON, Kirkwood, Ublo. 
PLANTS 
Ohio and Gregg Raspberry Plants 
for Sale. Send for prices. 
E. J. COOK, Oaks Corners, N. Y. 
MY 
STRAWBERRY 
CATALOG 
FREE 
of Interest to progressive growers and 
careful buyers. SIXTY VARIETIES. 
C. N. FLAN’SBUROU, Leslie, Mleh. 
• home of the breenville Strawberry i 
. AND THE ELEGANT NEW APPLE 1 
• DOWNINC’S WINTER MAIDEN BLUSH 
‘ Like its parent. Fall Maiden Blush, but keeps well I 
{ all winter. Catalogue of these valuable fruits and i 
( oth* r lending varieties is now ready. Address, i 
S E. M. BUECHLY, Box 242 Creenville, O. i 
Plant the Best Currants 
WHITE IMPERIAL excels all others In quality 
for a tine 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. 
BRANDYWINE, 
Marshall and Rio Strawberry, 
and a choice selection of Raspberry Plants. Carman 
Nos. 1 and 3 seed potatoes. Descriptive price list 
free. Address 
EDWARD. T. INGRAM, 
WEST CHESTER, PA. 
OH STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Oriole, Ideal, Giant, Tubbs and Lady 
Thompson.$2 50 
1,000 best! kinds, by express, not paid. 2 50 
12 Miller Uaspberry ./ 
10 Peach Trees. > 2 50 
I Rldgely Chestnut, postpaid.\ 
Millions of plants. Peach. Apple. Plum, Pear and 
Nut Trees. CUAS. WRIGHT, 8eaford, Del. 
VICTORIA CURRANTS 
Fruit Packages. 
A description of the current styles of baskets 
boxes, crates and barrels used in marketing 
fruits in all parts of the country. How to 
grade and pack fruit. Illustrated. Paper, 
20 cents. 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER New York. 
FRUIT PACKAGES 
Also Beekeepers' Supplies. 
Now is the time to order and 
get the DISCOUNTS. Cata¬ 
logue and price list free. Address 
BERLIN FRUIT BOX CO., 
Berlin Heights, Erie Co., Ohio. 
PLANT BOXES 
I For HOT-BED USE 1000. 
4-lnch cube, 4 H-'nch cube, or 5-lnch cube. 
BERRY CRATES 
Largest yielding and most profitable. Extra fine 
plants; very cheap. Write for prices on quantity 
wanted. Address 
JOS. HARRIS CO., Moreton Farm (P. O.), N. Y. 
and CRAPE BASKETS. 
Write for mice list. Address 
COLBY-HINKLEY CO., Benton Ilnrbor, Mich. 
