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‘Ghe RURAL NEW-YORKER 
March 3, 1917, 
WOMAN AND HOME 
From Day to Day 
Spring 
Now faiU’s tlio Iasi, long streak of snow 
Now Iwairgeons evt'ry innzo of ((iiick 
Atiout the flowering s<inares. and tliii k 
I'.y ashen roots the violets hlow. 
Now rings the woodland l<iiid and long, 
'I'he distance* takes a lovelier line. 
And drowned in yonder living blue 
"I’he lark becomes a sightl<*ss song. 
Now diince the lights on lawn and lea 
'I'he fl(K*ks an* whiter down tin* vale, 
And milkier every milky sail 
< >n winding stream or distant sea ; 
Where now the s'eainew pipes. e»r div(*.s 
In yemder greening gleam, and fly 
The hapjiy i)irds, that change th<‘ir sky 
'I'o build and brood, that live their lives 
I’rom land to land ; and in my bre.ist 
Spring weakens too; and my regret 
l•ecolnes an April violet 
-Vnd buds jind blossoms like the rest. 
- 'rennyson. 
A.mono ever-hlooming loses we must 
try this sea.son arc Duchess of Wellieg- 
ton, chronn* y(*lli»w shad(*d with orange; 
Old (fold, cojipery orange; Laur(*nt ('arle, 
I'eddish carmine; («(K)rge .\rends. d(*- 
scribed as a i»ink Frau Druschki; Itetty, 
coppery rose shaded with gold; Louise 
('jitherine Hr(*slau, shi-im|i piid< shaded 
with yellow; I'harisaer, rosy white shaded 
with salmon; .1. L. Mock, rose* pink, large 
and shaitely. We are told th,‘it Hetty 
does not bloom very freely during the 
earlier part of the season, but it gives a 
<iuantity of fine flowers toward Autumn, 
continuing to the end of the .sejismi. 
So.Mic old farm gardens still show a 
str:iggling moss I’ose bush, but thes(* 
(piitint old-fashioned roses jire out of place 
in a formal rose garden, and (dten give 
poor results because they are i)runed too 
much. Moss ro.s(*s, as a class. re(iuire 
very little |)runing; old wood should be 
<-ut out, and the gi*owlli of tin* previous 
y«*ar cut back a trifle. Some moss roses 
are not very well moss(*d, hut the old 
v.-irieties (’rested Moss, deep pink, and 
Countess de Murinais, white, large, are 
be;tutifully crested with “moss.” The 
old-fashioned striped innk and white <-ab- 
biige or Provence rose is attractive with 
tin* mosse.s; York and Tauicasti*!' is the 
(dd English variety, but we have a sim¬ 
ilar rose, rath(*r larger, under tin* name 
of (Jloria Mundi. W»* do not know 
whether the.se stri|)(‘d hardy roses are 
still carried by American nurserymen; 
ours came from Ireland. 
* 
Wi; have long been looking for a n*- 
liiibly hardy yellow climbing rose, and we 
are told that the new .\viat(*iu- Hleriot 
will till this want. It has handsome 
foliage and clusters of double saffron yel¬ 
low flowers, and all accounts of it are 
so favorable that we must try it. At 
present our best yellow climber is (lar- 
denia, which is almost orange in bud, but 
like many others, fades out to white when 
open. The single rose American Pillar, 
cerise with white eye and conspicuous 
gedden stamens, is so free in bloom and 
gr<»wth. so hardy, and so showy in bloom, 
th.it it cannot be too freely iilanted. Sil¬ 
ver Moon and Dr. W. ^’an Fleet are so 
much superior to the ordinary Hamblers 
that they should be given preference to 
them ; yet the familiar Dorothy P(*rkins, 
planted everywhere, is so generous of its 
lovely flowers that every farm home 
should have it, especially in some place 
where it may ramble at will. It roots 
.so easily that one may literally grow miles 
of it from one plant. The White Doro¬ 
thy Perkins is eiiually meritoi'ious. 
Seen in New York Shops 
“fdiadow Lawn green” is a new color 
shown freely in millinery, collar.s, trim¬ 
mings and dress fabrics. It is a bright 
shade, approaching jade gr<*en. but rather 
deeper. 
Can openers begin at nine cents, but 
one offered at 91 cents is described as 
absolutely indestructible. This is .shaped 
like heavy pruning shears, with long curv¬ 
ing. pointed blades, and will open any 
kind of can. Some of these tools will 
only operate on a round c:in. and it is 
wiser to select one that will woik on 
both round and srpiare containers. One 
handy idne-cent (ran opener includes a 
corkscrew. ^ 
'I’his is an unlucky year to break a 
mirror; i)rices are advancing enormously, 
and some of the large stores decline to 
take oi-dcrs in advance hecau.se they find 
if diflicult to replace their stock. 
Pillows of live geese feathers, three 
jiounds, size l'2x2.S inches, are .$3.75 each 
for all juire white feathers; .$3 for the 
.same grade, including some colored feath¬ 
ers. 'I'hese are in blue-and-Avhite tick¬ 
ing of go(Kl (piality ; fan(*y flowered tick¬ 
ing is 2.5 cents extra. Pillows of feathers 
mix(*d with down are .$3.92; pure down 
pillows are .$4.75 up. There are pillows 
The Rural Patterns 
In ordering give number of pattern and size 
desired. Price of each pattern 15 cents. 
9316—Girl’s Coat, panel, sizes 2(i to 36 
sizes 8 to 14 years. waist measure. 
of ‘‘mixed” feathers, not go<)S<*. as low as 
.$L.50. 
In new bathroom fittings there is great 
variety in white enamel(*d metal; this is 
heavy enamel, recommended for its wear¬ 
ing (pialities. It is d(*arer than nickel; 
a glass holder of nickel, for screwing to 
the wall, was 44 cents, while the same 
article in enamel was .$1.19. 
.\fghan blankets of heavy honeycomb 
cotton are .$2..59. They are nice looking, 
in block checks of pink and white or 
blue and white, bound with taffeta, and 
wash perfectly. 
Hath mats of heavy cotton with a tex- 
tun^ like felt are 44 cents; they are 
printed in white on a ground of pink, 
blue, green or tan. 
Caramel Custard 
For caramel custard asked for by Mrs. 
(L S., page 1375, put % cup sugar in a 
siiider or fryingpan. Do not add water 
but dissolve the sugar over the fire till 
it melts and is a .straw-colored liciuid. 
I’our this into a l^/^-pt. melon mold, 
turning it so that you have a thin coat¬ 
ing of caramel all over the inside of the 
mold. You will have to work (luickly or 
Hu* caramel will become hard and brit¬ 
tle b(*fore it gets really cold. For the 
custard b(*at the yolks of four eggs, five 
are better, add Vi cup sugar and pinch 
.salt. Add one pint milk and teaspoon 
vanilla. Mix thoroughly and turn into 
the mold, set in pan of hot water and 
bake ni oven till jelly-like and firm. 
Try by running a spoon in the center, if 
it comes out milky it is not done. lYhen 
done .set aside to cool. To serve slip out 
into a dish. axxa p. t.overi\g. 
Boys’Bloases, Special 
These 3 Blouses, 2 in \(J»| |A 
Light Coloringfs, 1 dark / vHlv 
One of the best offer* of its kind we have ever 
been able to make. The Blouse.* are of a quality 
found in moit stores at 50 c each. We will sell them 
only in lots of 3 in one size; 2 in light colorings, 
I in dark effects—our selection. The patterns are 
all neat and pretty and we know you will be 
pleased. Sizes 8 to 15 years. The 3 , deliv¬ 
ered free for;fi.io. Can be returned AT ONCE 
if not satisfactory and money will be promptly re¬ 
funded. 
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER 
PHILADELPHIA 
Comfort Moor Closetl 
jdorless Sanitai^y Germ^^rpof 1 
Every home without sewer¬ 
age needs one. Most con¬ 
venient, meritorious home 
necessity in a century. A boon 
to sick people. Can bo placed 
anywhere in bouse. 
Abolish Outdoor 
Closet 
Put a warm Comfort Toilet in 
tour homo, a guarantee of 
noalthy, sanitary conditions. 
Corm-iife killed by ohomicals 
in retort. Emptied once a 
month—no trouble. Needs no 
other attention. Boards of 
jloalth endorse it. Write now for literature. 
.CHtMlcifL 
RtTOKT 
Ji' 
( SENT ON 30 DAYS 
FREE Trial 
priees, etc. Agent* W*nled—Exclusive territory. 
COMFORT CHEMICAL CLOSET CO/^^OLEDoroHiS 
POWER WASHER 
WOMANS\ 
FRIEND 
A REAL 
POWER WASHER 
Round rubber rubs the clothes, turns them over 
and over and forces the hot, soapy water through 
them. Washes tub full perfectly clean In 5 minutes. 
No wringers to shift. Nothing to get out of order. 
Special Tow price to Introduce. Catalogue Free. 
BLUFFTON MFC Co. B0XF87BLUFFT0N, OHIO. 
SAVE 10 CENTS 
GILLIES 
BROKEN 
A POUND-USING 
From Wholesaler Direct 
S MAI.Land broken beans 
of regular Soc Coffee. 
6 pounds delivered FREE 
within 300 tulles, 10 pounds 
delivered within 1000miles. 
Satisfaction guaranteed or 
money refunded. 
GILLIES COFFEE CO.. 233-239 Washington St., N. Y. 
Established 77 Years 
Pound. Bean or Ground 
MAY GARDEN 
ORANGE PEKOE Tea 
Send 10 cents and we will send yon h.v Parcel Post 
prepaid, sample of this Tea, good for "6 cups. If you 
try this Delicious Tea you will certainly want more. 
McKinney & CO., Dept. C, Binghamton, N. Y 
INDOOR 
CHEMICAL 
CLOSET 
No smeUg no frormsg sanitary. Uso in any 
room. Needs no plumbintr* seworaRo or run¬ 
ning water. ChcmicalR in closet kill ^orms. 
l^no for tho eick and old folks. 
DESTROY OUTDOOR CLOSET 
Putinawarm, Indoor Sanitary Closet. Empty 
twice monthly, only attention noooasary. Satis- 
fiod lasers and Boards of lioalth onaorHO it. 
F'ully 6 uarantee<i. 30 DAYS* FREE TRIAL. 
Write now for FRRE LITEltATURK. 
JANUARY CLOSET CO., 63 Colton Bldg., TOLEDO,, 
THE BEST LINIMENT 
OR PAIN KILLER FOR THE HUMAN BODY 
■■■ Gombault’s 
Caustic Balsam 
IT HAS NO EQUAL 
— It I fl pe ne- 
■ 111 tratin^g sooth¬ 
ing and healhifTy 
X|1 A for all Old Sores. 
lIlC DrtiiseS) or 
Wounds, Felons, Bolls, 
lliisMd^sa Coins and 
nUlllan Riiiiiona. 
CAUSTIC BAUSAM has 
Dstsitf equal a<« 
DUQj a Btnimcnt. 
We would say to all 
who buy it that it does 
not contain a particle 
of poisonous substance 
and therefore no harm 
can result from its ex¬ 
ternal use. Persistent, 
thorough use will cure 
many old or chronic 
ailments and it can be 
used on any case that 
requires an outward 
application with 
perfect safety. 
Perfectly Safe 
and 
Reliable Remedy 
for 
Sore Throat 
Chest Cold 
Backache 
Neuralgia 
Sprains 
Strains 
Lumbago 
Sore Lungs 
Rheumatism 
and 
ailStiffJoints 
REMOVES THE SORENESS-STRENGTHENS MUSCLES 
I Cortihlllg Tex.--*‘One boUle Caustic Balsam did 
iny ihfuinutlsim nioi -6 good than $ 120.00 pnid In 
doctor's hillB.** 0110 A. BE^ KU, 
Price $1.50 per bottle. Sold by druggints, or sent 
by US express prepaid. AVrite f»>r Booklet K. 
The LAWRENCE-WILLIAMS COMPANY, Cleveland,0. 
“OnilPU nu DSTC” (*0(13 RATS, MICE, Basra. 
nUUun UR nn I d Dou’C PIo in the Uouso. 
Unbeatable Kxtormlnator. Prairie Dogs, Gophers, 
Ground Hogs. Chipmunks, Weasels, Squirrels, (.’rows. 
Dawks, etc. Tho Itecocmized Standard Exterminator 
at Drug & Country Stores. Economy SIxoo 25c. 60o. 
Small 1.70. Used tho World Over. Used by U. 8. Gov t. 
Rough on Rats Novor Falls. Refuse A-Lh Substitutes. 
MAPLE SYRUP MAKERS! 
With The GRIMM Evaporator 
you will make bet¬ 
ter syrup with leiis 
fuel and labor than 
with aiiv other hvh- 
tcm. Will last life 
time. Made in 23 
dilTercnt sixes. 
Write for catalogue and staie^nuiiil>er of trees you tap. 
Grimm Manufacturing Co., 
S24 Champlain Ave., N. W.. Cleveland, O. 
Factory 
Prices 
Save $5 to $23 
Freight Paid—A Year’s Trial 
Save from $5 to $23 by buying direct from factory. 
65 years’ reputation back of every stove. Our long 
experience and big output gives you a bettor stove 
or range at less cost. 
Gold Coin Stoves and Ranges 
Use one for a year—money refunded if it ^oesn't 
prove al)solutely satisfactory. We pay freight, 
(fuarantco safe delivery and send every stove ready 
to set up. Big Free Catalog—Send for it now. 
See why improved features of Gold Coin Stoves help 
you save fuel and bako better. Write today. 
I GOLD COIN STOVE CO.. 3 Oak St., Troy. N. Y. I 
Indoor Closet 
.More Comfortable, 
Healthful, Convement 
niiminatos tho out-door 
privy, open vault and cess¬ 
pool, which are brooding 
places for germs. Have a 
vr a r m, sanitary, odorless 
toilet right in your house. 
Ho going out in cold weather. 
A boon to invalids. Endorsed 
t>y State Boards of Health. 
ABSOLUTELY ODORLESS 
Put It Anywhere In .The House 
The germs are killed by a chemical prooOBS In 
water in the container, which you empty once a 
month. Absolutely no odor. Ho more trouble 
to empty than ashes. Closet absolutely guaran* 
toed. Write for full description and price. 
ROWE SANITART MFQ CO, 39G B.ROWE BLOO., DETROIT, 
Ask ohont the Ro-San Washstand—Hot and Cold MlfiU 
Running Water Witboat PlombinK 
BOOKS WORTH READING 
Landscape Gardening, Parsons. 2.00 
Lawn Making, Barron. 1.10 
Fertilizers and Crops, Van Slyke_ 2.50 
Weeds of Farm and Garden, Paniiuel 1.60 
Book of Wheat, Dondllnger. 2.00 
Buccessful Fruit Culture. Maynard.. 1.00 
Irrigation and Drainage, King.... 1.60 
Study of Corn, Sboesuiith.60 
The Soil, King. 1.50 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER 
833 W. 30th St., New York City 
Let 
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of beautiful ranges with latest fea- 
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Highest quality always at whole- j 
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Kalamazoo Stove Co. 
Mfrs. Kalamazoo, Mich. 
gtuveo, lUngeSg (ias RangeB, Furuacos^ 
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