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Show GARDEN.! AND FARM IF MATTERS TO INTEREST Illat A boot TnltV lilalda and llorttcaltura. Viticulture aad I'p-lu-l- iat Ilia of vatiwn Thereof Boll kluriculture. Totata tiro la. Professor C. D. Woods, director of the Maine Experiment Station, in his talk to Wisconsin farmers at tlu recent convention at Oconomowoc, laid special Btress on the great value of the potato crop. It is valuable Because It does not exhaust land as do some other crops. ItB Btarcfi Is made ojt of carbon, and this has been gathered from the air by means of the leaves. So it does not come out of the g) ound at all. The man that grows potatoes Is not taking from the soil a great mass of fertilizer that Is to be sent away never to return. The tops are not sold off, but are permitted U lie on the ground or in the ground and decay. There is no best way of growing potatoes. Place and circumstances must dictate methods. To grow potatoes successfully a man must be sufficiently Intelligent to understand the soil and other conditions on his own farm. No man can afford to follow the methods of public speakers or bis neighbors without first finding out whether they apply to his case. The selection of seed Is Important, because we do not plant the seeds but cuttings from the tubers. The tubers from which the cuttings are to be made should be ripe and should have been kept over winter In a temperature of from 33 to 40 degrees. It Is, however, a mistake to select seed potatoes from IhoBe that have lain in the ground too long. The potatoes for this purpose should be dug while the tops are still green, bo much so Indeed that the potatoes on being cooked will be what we call watery." In the planting, potatoes should be pul in deeper In clay than in sandy land. This may appear unreasonable, but If the potatoes are planted near the surface In clay land, they will, as they grow, cause the clay to split open and this will let in the sun. The result is a potato, which is of no value for eating. sun-burne- d Tress Bulletin 40, New Hampshire Station: A curious sign of the prejudice of fertilizer buyers for a name was Bhown by the brands put on our market by one large company. This corporation had in our slate fourteen different brands guaranteed to contain 2 per cent of nitrogen, 8 per cent of available phosphoric acid and 3 per cent of potash, while ten more of lti brands differed from the above lot by each having a guarantee of 1.5 per cent of potash instead of 3 per cent. In other words, this company hail twenty-fou- r brands to represent only two different formulas, because fertilizers are bought by name Instead of by composition. The last census states the value of fertilizers bought in New Hampshire in 1900 to have been $308,000, mailing an average for each farm of $12.55. The most common fertilizers sold in the state were thoae costing $30 per ton. For the average sum per farm there was purchased of such a mixed fertilizer 837 pounds, containing 17 pounds of nitrogen, 07 of available phosphoric acid and 2' of potash. or a total of 100 pounds of plant food. By buying the highest grade of chemicals, including nitiai- - of soda, dried blond, acid phosphate and sulphate of potash, and paying cash. $12.55 could have purchased h0J pounds of chemicals conof taining 20 pounds of nitrogen, available phosphoric acid and SO potash, a total of 15S pounds of plant f times in food, or one and much as by following the usual imtliod of buying. Long credit end commissions to agents make fertilizers custl. In the past year the trade in ash-has taken up an inferior grade, which is sometimes sold under the name of lime-kil- n or lime aslus. They contain much less soluble potash than good hard wood ashes and their value is problematical on that account hecaus. the availability of insoluble potash is vm con-I'ii- 1ruit. j Review Special Report.) Illinois: J. V. :?ui:.i):i. S rathr-rTree fruits pro i.i.-- good crops ou tocis that were tmt full last year. Prof. F. A. Waugh. Vermont: Tlie genetal outlook tor fruits was never betUr at this time of year than it If e now. fruit hurt. than lh far ; ; i u s u .1 ! 1 !:!!. tun :ifc may pive conditions the H'usei!. s s a j- Illinois: ii :, r.v i1 Old mi l Ni-(urn Sard, : From Fanner-- ' IP would like to have the experience of some of the readers of The Farmers' Review as to the planting of old seed corn. Will it sprout ami grow as well nrf new ri. ' We hope our ituii.-- J. readers will semi In their ai.s-.vtrat g time Is tin early date, as b-- 1 appro.Kbiug. d iiiill-io- , The peach c:ep will have n r for sale Si: il.ii i I. Ml !: ,!j p 11" 1 ' i.e.-,:- i Fancy built r from Canada and Ire-- : laud ha-- recently taken high place in Inner m.iiket. French tlic butler and 1 colonial butler (butter AuMiuiu.-ijhas bom tu some ex-Tt iT.iwihd out. I'iUitcr from Sibiuiu is ri ported in an cpian- iburlo-rillelitiis that it has l.efii, C being dh piuii.d of. fil-i- ) :i! ex-ffp- n.u i:i d So t nil fruits undil !u:i situ! if favorable a;.- C. o. X. Pa: t er la-nt- I A. t 1, I thru'J.ihiri boim-linsc.- is; Tl. go,. 1. !n:t. We i ui ; l.iir. d A.-- . I ft perel.es. an write; English bftul li three or tom e 'ey, un-ini. is h ad. with mi. to two feel fp'!U tile lioor. - 1 p!.-- aw i 1 For Ilouaa ci-u- to thn Stylos of tbo Day. Wa.ir- - Clnb ffoma'i liet It is charming with the Convention. Club women who are expecting to attend the sixth biennial of the genof womens clubs, eral federation which in Los Angeies the first week In May, are particularly interested In the fact that many railroads east of Chicago have practically determined to give a round trip rate y from any given point for a rate between fare; the round-tri- p Chicago and Los Angelez on each transcontinental line has been fixed at $50. Therefore, the exact amount of railroad fare can be easily estimated. The time limit on these round-tri- p tickets two months will give visitors an opportunity for some sightseeing after the biennial meetings are over and one delightful excursion during biennial week is already arranged. This will be given May 7, complimentary to all officers, delegates and the program committee. This outing, requiring only the greater part of one day, will nevertheless afford a unique opportunity for a comprehensive glimpse of the southern country and a view of the Pacific. m-c- ts one-wa- low dress- ing, and is worn on the top of the head. Another dainty novelty is the tiara shaped wreath of maidenhair fern, gleaming with dewdrops. Small Ivy leaves, with tiny flowers intermingled, are used in similar fashion, and roses, buds and other floral arrangements are all fascinatingly pretty. A Pretty Bleaae- Blouse of deep creme faille arranged In plaits on each side of the front. arlowt Btylat of Boas. Boas are wide, full and round on the outside, or In cape form made of three wide frills of net or silk, with ruches on the edges, or a tiny ruffle of net with narrow black velvet ribbon on the edge. Alternate ruffles of black net and white chiffon form one style. The long streamer ends are of net with ruffles for finish. A pretty sort of silk muslin boa is decuraie-with gray In the form of baby ribbon roses, with pearls in the center. Boas, like hats, are as varied as materials and taste can make them, and almost anything that has make them, and that has the prescribed outline and that is becoming will pass. sr.-auge- b'svy Bias Walking Cult am. Walking costume of navy blue chev- iot trimmed with black braid. The stylish jacket, with basque attached at which start at the bottom and stop in an odd way just above the bust Loops of white Taffeta stitched with beige silk trim the fronts In an original way. The collar, with Vandyke points, is of guipure, which also trims the sleeves. The draped girdle Is of the same material. Wiener Chic. Taea of Hie Bolero Bolero jacket fronts are used on many of the handsome separate waists for theater or reception wear. The bolero portions are usually made of lace or embroidery, and are trimmed with velvet ribbon or jeweled passementerie. One of the handsomest of Jit-s- wall's Is made of pale amber crepe de chine veiled with an even lighter chiffon. The bolero Is of ocru Arabian lace, along the free edges of which are caught in the meshes mock The Jewels of topaz and turquoise. crush collar and girdle are made of turquoise blue velvet. all-ov- er LIM1 A black point er TWO SPENCERS. pr-ar- AND CON- IN MISSOURI con- victed and fined heavily a number of grocers for selling baking powders containing alum. The week before the Health Department of New York seized & quantity of stuff being sold for baking powder which they found was made from alum mixed with ground rock, and dumped it Into the river. The Health Authorities are thus taking effective means to prevent the introduction into our markets of Injurious substitutes in place of wholesome baking powders. As alum costs only two cents a pound, there Is a great temptation for those manufacturers who make substitutes and imitation goods, to use it Alum baking powders can be detected by the health authorities by chemical analysis, but the ordinary housekeeper, whose assistance In protecting the health of the people is important, cannot make a chemical examination. She may easily know the slum powders, however, from the fact that they are sold at from ten to twenty cents for a pound can, oi that some prize like a spoon oi glass, or piece of crockery, or wooden ware is given with the powder as an Inducement As the people continue to realize the Importance of thiB subject and consumers insist on having baking powder of established name ana cnarac-te- r, and as the health authorities continue their vigorous crusades, the alum danger will, it is hoped, finally be driven from our homes. Ijongvd for Company. Yhe late William M. Evarts waz a great lawyer, but not too exalted to appreciate a joke at his own expense. While he was In the United States Senate his family, which included many daughters, spent the greater portion of the time on a farm near Windsor, Vermont, which its distinguished owner made pay by crediting the farm with everything taken from it and charging nothing put on." One spring he received a letter from his youngest daughter, dated from Windsor, which bo tickled his sense of humor that he passed it around for his Dear papa," .It colleagues to read. said, do come home; my donkey Is very lonesome without you. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color silk, wool or cotton pi,rfi,etly at one boiling. Sold by druggists, 10o. per package. Cloia Call for the Doctor. A Brooklyn clergyman, whose name Is withheld out of deference to his feelings, tells a story on himself. Recently he had occasion to drop into a kindergarten where he is well known and where the ladies in charge are always Why, doctor," said glad to see him. the ladies, we are so glad to see you. We would like to have you tell the children something about the difference between the Froebel and the systems of kindergarten work." The doctor was expected to say something to the pupils. He had already mounted the platform and thought te himself: Petzilozzl? Who was fast What was his style? I was stumped, Now for a little bit said the doctor. He began, and gave of diplomacy. the youngsters a few glittering generalities; then pulling out his watch he said: My gracious, I have used up all my time," and he left In a hurry without ever referring to the strange system of juvenile instruction. But he acquainted himself with this method very soon afterward, and the next time he visits the school ho will be prepared to enlighten the children. Pet-zlloz- boa made up over white silk and edged with gold braid Is new and smart An Irish lace collar, covering the shoulders, is an essential part of a woman's wardrobe nowadays. A novel notion Is a corset cover made of wash ribbon of delicate color alternating with lace insertion. ..lmonos with a yoke effect are as comfortable as the looser ones and more becoming to the average woman. Parasols of fgured and novelty silk, to wear with gowns of the same material, are finished with a bow of the silK at the handle. Large stars of narrow velvet ribbon with long ends, finishing with tassels of the same velvet, find a place on many dressy lace bodices. A popular article of jewelry Is the d which is worn suspended in a short neck chain and appears in connection with every kind of gown. Some of thp most beautiful outer skirts for summer are of wash fabrics trimmed with finances of fine embroidered muslin. They are pretty for use with slwrt waists. pear-shape- the back, has a double pelerine, or colshoulder collar, also a turn-ovlar and rovers all trimmed with the braid. The blor.se fronts, ornamented with large old silver buttons, open over a of creme moussellce plaited chemisi-lt- flints. d'esprit CONDEMNED FISCATED IN NEW YORK. Judge Clarks of St. Louis has Qulte the newest hair ornament is the "Juliet cap." This is a revival of Dangers of Camphor Eating, thn Utui the netted cap of pearls or brillittle Faahlon ib!n Fad Thn Coming Club worn by Italian women of rank liants Woman's Convention Lttlo Uinta na and fashion when Romeo wooed Ju- ud corn-plantin- of Lord. ..in: iii. thiy ;.;v ir.tiniy unt. ii days earlier pcaih-- : j ; O. M. n-- fccd-cuU- uur.acw a. ffiR r. money-make- de sole with Jabot of yellow tulle. The skirt is finished with three ruffles. I. Costume Elegant TO TOPICS OF INTEREST THE LADIES OF THE HOUSEHOLD. pre-mii- m - O it nok FASHIONS, Hulk In Swlna Food. Swine are by nature omnivorous feeders. They eat flesh, herbage, cereals, roots and fruits. Their food in their natural state has a good deal of bulk. The bad results sometimes obtained by feeders is due to forgetfulness of this fact. The salvation of pigs kept in confinement has been the general impression that swill was l.tly a hog feed. This has given bulk tu an otherwise condensed ration. The pig has to a large extent been the victim of a wrong system of lie has been too often feeding, in a small space anil fed a conAs a result disease densed ration. end death have cut short the profits of the pig raisers. The feeding of a ration of cereals is not in keeping with of the porcine the natural it quireim-ntIt Is a difficult mat-to- r for the swine feeder to 'increase greatly the bulk of food fed. Silage, roots and vegetabhs ran be fed in the winter. If the farnu r have not these, he can feed clover hay. This should tie cut in a and soaked by water over it. To this boiling pouring may be added the n.ral or other concentrate that is to be fed. our-hul- (Ear in :V y cop-.per- FrU trrtlllxer i HOME AND vert-- fied. Prof. J. Troop, Indiana: The outlook for peaches is bud. The buds ar pretty generally killed. Other kinds seem to be in fairly good condition. 1 do uot look for a heavy apple crop, ow-- l ing to the dry weather last summer t and fall. Prof. John Craig, New York state: The prospects at present are excellent for a full crop of apples, peaches and plums. This applies especially to the western part of the state, hut I think is true of most of the fruit growing sections. Prof. L. R. Taft, Michigan: All free (fruit) are in good condition, except the peach, and these are not Injured, except In the southwestern part of the state, where tender varieties have had their flower buds killed and some injury has been done to tbs hardy sorts in many townships. Benjamin Buckman, Central Illinois: The prospects for peaches are gone. Very few strawberry plants are left. Other small fruits promise an average crop. The same may be said of apples, pears, cherries and grapes. Calculations on crops of apples, pears, cherries and grapes at this time of year usually do not amount to much, for the critical time comes later, when spring frosts, rains in blooming time. Insects and fungi get in their work. Prof. Chas. A. Keffer, Tennessee: The freeze of two weeks ago Injured the peach buds very much in this vicinity. Fully 90 per cent were killed. Pears also were injured, but no seriously. Japanese plums suffered less than peaches, but Beriously. I have no returns from other parts of the state, but as the freeze was general, 1 think the Injury widespread. Prof. H. J. Waters, Missouri: Prospect for apples good, except on trees that bore a heavy crop last year. Plums, cherries, pears, splendid prospect Peach fruit buds were killed In nearly all parts of the state by severe cold in December. In a few specially favored localities In the Ozarks, It Is estimated that there are sufficient live buds to produce almost a full crop. In one or two of these localities some of the largest commercial peach orchards of the state are located. x Ess t Common Sqnawli Bug. The accompanying Illustration Bhowa the eggs of common squash bug. They are shining and dark or bronzy in appearance. When first laid they are whitish, hut change in color. They are flattened on three sides Erg of A imm trittii: when and firani A, below, showing poii.t f attachment; t, from ililr, viewed from ar8 bowing place of eacape of trl a nent8, g a r. masses Egg are deposited usually on the lower surface of a leaf, but very often also on the upper surface anil on the stems. The nymph makes its escape by forcing a hole through one end of the egg, as shown at b" of ihe illustration. AGRI-CUL- T LKIS1S. one next fall, If the present outlook is Blight Haiti zl Con trover?. The presence of a Shakespearean company in Kansas reminds us of a dramatic criticism once passed by a Kansas paper. Mr. played Hamlet in this town last night, said the paper. And right now is the time conto settle that Shakespeare-Baco- n be of both the Let troversy. graves dug up and see which of the two Kansas City Journal. turned over. Ske Would Not bo Without It Now. Neither would thousands of others. We refer to Vogeler's Curative Compound ; it does so much good and set-mto reach every form of sininaih trouble, that people have found that it is the one true specific. And what are stomach troubles ? The easiest answer is that of all the anil ailments which affect us proceed from one foim or another of stomach trouble. Indigestion is one of the worst and most prevalent forms, but Vogeler's Curative Compound cures indigestion. Here is on instance ; Mr. W. Bowi 11, of 3 1. Irinfy Street, Win1 wish to state that chester, Col., writes ; my wife has been tailing Vogeler's Curative Compound for a long linn-- , and it is the only thing that has done her any real good for indigcMinn, in fact nothing would induce her to be without a bottle now. When we stop to seiiouxly consider the fact, that this great remedy is made from the formula of one i f tin; mot eminent living I million I'liVMci.ins it is no wonder that people who have happily experienced the benefit to be from its use, will net now be wit In.Ml it .it in-t- . St. Jacob's a1, I. id, li.ihiniorc, Md., will send you a lu-simple bottle. Wiita them. s three-quarte- diseases |