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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
1079 
The Last of the Garden. 
Most country housewives have an ab¬ 
horrence of waste which impels them to 
utilize all the products of the garden in 
some way. Even such unpromising ma¬ 
terials as green muskmelons and the 
cucumber in its yellow old age are 
transformed by their skillful hands into 
rich, spicy pickles and preserves. One 
thrifty woman of my acquaintance used 
to pickle the immature seed pods of the 
radish plant. I have forgotten how 
they tasted, but they seem as queer as 
the sharks’ fins and birds’ nests of the 
Orientals. A recent inquiry in these 
columns was for a method of canning 
Swiss chard. I, too, have looked at 
those thick, tender stalks and longed to 
find a way to keep them for Winter 
use. Could they be lifted with a ball of 
earth on the roots and placed in a well- 
ventilated part of the cellar along with 
the cauliflower and celery? Suppose 
some of us amateur gardeners were to 
trv this plan, would The R. N.-Y. per¬ 
mit us to report in its pages our suc¬ 
cess or lack of it? [Very gladly. The 
plan is worth trying. Eds.] 
We seldom neglect to remove a few 
plants of parsley and chervil to a box 
in a sunny window. They keep in grow¬ 
ing condition all Winter and supply 
seasoning and garnishes for various 
dishes. The two plants are similar in 
appearance, but chervil is more easily 
grown. Parsley is sometimes a failure 
from drought or poor germination, but 
when chervil is once started in a shady 
place, one is sure of a supply of this 
herb for years, as young plants spring 
up as soon as the seed drops. Some¬ 
times a plant of thyme is included in 
the window box. This is evergreen and 
remains fresh throughout the year, but 
is not always accessible on account of 
deep snow. A sprig of thyme is a de¬ 
sirable addition to the seasoning for 
poultry or game. 
To go into the garden on the morn¬ 
ing after the first hard frost of the sea¬ 
son is somewhat like attending the 
obsequies of a dear friend. It hurts to 
find only shriveled foliage in the nas¬ 
turtium bed and black ruin where 
shone the brilliant plumes of scarlet 
sage. Even the Zinnias, which appear 
so hardy, are seared as though a hot 
iron had passed over them. They make 
an effort to put forth fresh buds, but 
before these are fairly out another 
freeze takes them. Then they give it 
up and we give them up, for packed in 
the withered calyces is the promise of 
next season’s blossoms, fairer in an¬ 
ticipation than any that have gone be¬ 
fore. After the showy annuals disap¬ 
pear we feel a stronger affection for 
the hardy plants that bravely expand 
their flowers in the short, cool days of 
Autumn. First and best are the pan¬ 
sies. They can only be compared to a 
throng of gorgeous tropical butterflies, 
poised among the brown leaves which 
the old apple tree has shaken down 
over them. Only hard freezing of the 
ground stops them, and in Spring they 
are at it again before ever a tulip opens 
its cup. Boltonias, which are closely 
related to our native Asters, hold their 
snowy panicles until late October. 
Gaillardias lift sunbursts of crimson 
and gold. The waxen blooms of Jap¬ 
anese Anemone keep fresh in water for 
weeks if cut as soon as open. Lastly, 
the Chrysanthemums appear, and pro¬ 
long the life of the garden throughout 
November. Sheltered by a high fence, 
with their heads tucked under an old 
blanket on freezing nights, they endure 
until stern old Winter lets fall a cur¬ 
tain of snow and so ends another sea¬ 
son of work and pleasure in the garden. 
_ M. E. C. 
It is the outward distractions of life, 
the examples of the world, and the irre¬ 
sistible influence exerted upon us by 
the current of things which make us 
forget the wisdom we have acquired 
and the principles we have adopted. 
That is why life is such weariness.— 
Henri Frederic Amiel. 
The Rural Patterns. 
When ordering patterns always give 
number of patterns and measurements 
desired. 
The four-gored skirt figured is one of 
the most popular models of the season. 
The panel may be omitted if desired. 
The skirt is made in four gores, but at 
the front and back there are underlying 
sections which form deep inverted plaits. 
These are stitched into place at the upper 
portion, but left free for a sufficient 
7138 afour Gored Skirt, 
22 to 32 waist. 
depth to allow perfect freedom. The 
panels are separate, cut in one piece each. 
The high waisted skirt can be boned and 
underfaced or arranged over webbing. 
The skirt cut to the natural waist line 
is joined to a belt. For the medium 
size will be required, for the skirt 4[4 
yards of material 27 or 36, 3 yards 44 
inches wide if material has figure or 
nap; 3j4 yards 36, 2^4 yards 44 if ma¬ 
terial has neither figure nor nap; for 
the panels will be needed 1]4 yards of 
material any width. The width of the 
skirt at the lower edge is 2-)4 yards or 
2]4 yards when plaits are laid. The 
pattern, No. 7138, is cut in sizes for a 
22, 24, 26, 28, 30 and 32 inch waist 
measure. Price, 10 cents. 
The small pictures include 7174, 
double breasted coat for misses and 
small women, 14, 16 and 18 years. 
7172, middy blouse, 34 to 42 bust, with 
or without full length opening at front, 
with or without shield, with long or 
short sleeves. 6929, house gown for 
misses and small women, 14, 16 and 18 
years. 7157, six-gored skirt, with pan¬ 
els for misses and small women, 14, 16 
and 18 years. 7162, girl’s dress, 8 to 14 
years, with collar that can be made 
square or round at the back, with high 
or low shield. Price, 10 cents. 
The Farm Meat Supply. 
Hams, Virginia Style.—After the 
meat has been cooled and cut up, 
sprinkle lightly with saltpeter and salt 
well, using good fine salt. The third 
day, lift and resalt. Allow the meat to 
lie in salt for 15 to 20 days according 
to temperature of weather. Wash 
thoroughly and sprinkle with black 
pepper and smoke till brown. When 
smoked wrap well in muslin bags and 
keep in a dark place. 
Plain Salt Pork.—Rub each piece of 
meat with fine salt and place in box or 
barrel. Netx day make a brine as fol¬ 
lows : For each 100 pounds of meat 
allow 10 pounds of salt and two ounces 
of saltpeter dissolved in four gallons 
of boiling water. When brine has 
cooled pour over the meat. Cover and 
place sufficient weight on cover to keep 
meat under brine. Keep in brine till 
used. 
Farmer’s Bacon.—Cut bacon pieces 
from the sides in long strips and place 
in brine for one week. Remove from 
brine and smoke slightly. 
Spareribs for Summer.—Cook spare- 
ribs and back bones while fresh as for 
table use and place in oven and bake 
till all the water has roasted out of 
them. Place in stone jar and cover with 
fresh lard. 
Weinerwursts.—Allow one pound of 
fat pork to seven pounds lean, and two 
pounds of beef tenderloin if possible. 
Allow three ounces of salt and one of 
pepper, sprinkle over meat and chop. 
Prepare the casings as for stuffed sau¬ 
sage, using small intestines. Clean them 
thoroughly and soak over night in lime- 
water. Drain off limewater and wash 
again and salt till wanted; then stuff 
them, tying every four inches. 
Bologna Sausage.—One pound of 
bacon chopped well with 10 pounds 
lean beef, running through the mill 
twice. For eight pounds of meat allow 
two ounces of salt and one ounce of 
pepper. Mix meat and seasoning well 
and stuff in casings. Tie ends of cas¬ 
ings in circles (they shonld be small 
circles) and smoke 24 hours with green 
hickory chips. Then place in rings in 
boiling water and cook until they rise 
to top of kettle. Dry in the sun on 
clean straw and hang in cool place till 
used. m. D. D. 
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for women’s distinc¬ 
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and children’s wear. 
More than % yard 
wide. 
15 cts. the yard—a 
little more in 
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Ask your dealer to 
show you the charm¬ 
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smart English 
Welts and beauti¬ 
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terns, or write us 
for samples. 
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WE WILL SEND WITHOUT MONEY 
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Fine Human Hair or a 22-inch Switch of 
lustrous straight or wavy Unman Hair. 
Examine it and convince yourself that 
it is the biggest bargain you could get. 
If satisfactory remit $1.60 for puffs or $2 
for switch. Otherwise return in 10 
days. Blonde or gray shades cost a little 
more. Send sample of hair. 
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