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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1869-11-18

The subscribers beg leave to call the attention
Of Housekeepers and citizens generally, to the
oneninr of their IL
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
Pfnchfng In.
VIZ. A. S. Fuller '

Mr.. A. =. Fuller says:
1. 1t is difficult to give directions
that will suit all localities and soils.
In regard to pinching back the young
canes of raspberries, my practice is to
pinch back blaekberries but once or
twice in the season, according to the
strength Of the plants, and then only
the main cane is checked, as I prefer
to let the side shoots grow their whole
length, and prune them back in win
ter or early in the spring. I usually
commence pinching off the main cane
in July, and If the upper buds start
and grow too strong, I check them
again in August; but never later than
the FIRST of September. Late summer
pinching or pruning is always iniuri-
Gus, particularly if the plants are
growing very vigorously, because they
are very likely TO produce new shoots
which will be killed by the frost. Be
sides this, the fruit buds which are
relied upon for the next seasons crop,
will sometimes start in the fall, and,
of course, be destroyed by the first
frost. I have never found it necessa-
ry to check the growth of raspberry
plants in summer, and / doubt If it is
ever beneficial.
2. The duration Of raspberry and
blackberry plantations, viii depend
entirely upon the soil and care given
them. Probably about five years is
the average duration, but 1 have
known some to be as good at fifteen
years, as they were at three or four
years.
3. Flowing the soil up to the plants
in the fall is certainly to be recon-
mended for both raspberries and
blackberries, but the soil should be
made level again in the spring.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
The Crop Prospects I'm Nemaha
County,

Notwithstanding the backwardness
Of the Spring, and the devastation Of
qrasshoppers in sonse portions of this
county, we are warranted in saying
that the crop prospect was never more
fattering; is well advanced, and
looks well. The breadth sOwn was
never so large, nor promised better.
There has been a great deal of Barley
sown this Spring, and as a rule prom
fses well. The grasshoppers have Ia
ken a particular liking to it, and
where they abound, have cutit badly.
Some fields are entirely destroyed, and
have been marked off and planted to
corn. Oats look well. Early Potatoes
and Corn are up, and if present pros
pects continue, the farmer viii be am
DIV rewarded for his labors the pres
eut season. What we say as to the
unusual width Of wheat sown this
season, Is equally applicable to all
other classes Of crops. The average
planted this season farexceeds that Of
any other.
The fruit prospects were never more
cheering. A good many trees were
injured by the winter; owing, we
think, to improper cultivation and
care. Peaches win be something
shorter than last year. Grapes and
AppIes viii be equal at least, to any
other season. Pears are far ahead OF
anything before.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
How shan we plant Cranes.


The following article we copy from
Col. Colman's RuraI World. AS it is
in exact accordance with our ideas,
and corresponds with our experience,
we copy it entire:
There is much to learn on this sub
jcct, on which there are so many con-
hicting ideas floating about. Whether
we shall plant deep or shallow, will
depend very much upon the character
Of the soil naturally, or by artificial
preparation. If the soil is good
and the sub-soil is cold and wet, deep
holes are an injury. If the soil is dry,
warm, and the sub-soil graveIly, deep
holes are essential. If the soil Is artf-
fcially prepared, so as to become hom-
ogeneous texture to the depth Of two
and-a-nalf or three feet, there is con-
siderable latitude in planting, al
though we prefer to plant deeply
in such cases.
Another point of importance In
planting is, how shall we manage the
roots? Shall we cut them off close to
the cane, or have them long? This will
very largely depend upon the nature
of the roots of the vine, or mode by
which the plant was originally pro-
duced.
There are some plants, produced
from both cuttings and layers, that
are a mere mass Of small vegetable
fbres-tOO small to have any effective
vital force, especially if once permit
ed to dry out, or be exposed to action
of the light. These are much better
cut back TO very near the stem Ofthe
plant, 90 as to get rid of as much in
jured or feeble fibre as possible, and
induce the formation Of more power
full roots, even II much fewer IN num-
Der. We have had to cut back such to.
within an inch Of the stem, and OBJ
tanned q healthy root formation and
strong growth. But we have had lay
ers, and in a particular single-eye
plants, that had from five to ten roots
each, as thick as the main stem, and
three feet long; and If the question is,
how long shall we have these roots A.?
say cut as little Off as possible. if
you remove all the dried or decayed
root. Much of the material that Is 10
sustain the vital force of the plant is
stored up in these roots and in pro-
portion as these are destroyed or inn
paired, the plant is enfeebled and its
development retarded.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

Do not let the idea of saving the la
Dor of making a large hole, lead syOu
to cut off the main resource for recu-
peration, after the terrible shock the
plant has sustained in the operation
OF transplanting.
The question is frequently asked
how late can we plant our grape vines ?
We conceive that April taking all in
all the best month. With the vines
properly cared for, and the ground in
rood condition, we have planted sue
cessfuIly till the 2Sd Of May, without
Ioseing scarcely a vine. But, in view
Of the tendency Of our climate to very
drv spells, we think planting after
the 10th Of May hazardous.
l The constant stirring OF the soil is
an important item in regard to the life
or death Of the newly planted vine I;
and much Of the blame saddled upon
nurserymen and propagators would
be saved by q close attention to the
uroDer cultivation ofthe young plant.
IL Is more important to ask how
many vines a be planted t0en and
properly cared for; then how many
can we get in, and how late in the
season can It be done with a show Of
success.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
CROPs.

From our exchanges we CLEAN the
following items in regard to crops:
The Abba Qowa) Union reports an
exceedingly fine prospect for spring
wheat in that section. The winter
wheat is not so good.
The st. Joseph MOI Herald of the
18th, says 'From farmers from all
parts Of the country, here to attend.
court, welearn that there will scarcely
be a half a crop of winter wheat. In.
some parts Of the county a considera-
BILE portion of the winter wheat has
been plowed up and planted in corn.
Near Horse Shoe Lake the grasshop-
pers are coming out in immense num-
bers."
The Clark County (Wis.) Repubi-
can learns that the winter wheat looks
well and promising.
The Jackson (Mich.) Citizens of the
18th says: 1.-THE wheat was never bet
ter at this time of the year. The fruit
crops, without exception, are now
showing a prospect Of a large yield"
The Winona Mimi Republican of
the 18th says: at am inclined to the
belief said an observing gentleman
residing in the country, to us, the
other day-'I am inclined to the be-
lief that this is to be an old-fashioned
wheat year. An Old-fashioned wheat
year, in Minnesota, with good soil and
careful tilliage, implies an average
yield Of from 20 to D bushels per acre.
Whether the result this years will
justify Our friends prediction we can
not say, but the prospect thus far is
certainly very good for its realization.
The breadth of ground sOwn to wheat
this year is said to be largely in excess
Of any former year."
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

new will have a fertile queen. This
Is little trouble compared with the.
great benefit. IfOne part ia left TO rear.
a queen, after the division is made,
fun three weeks must eIapse before
more eggs are Matched, whereas, if a
queen is given to each part, both are
innworking order1 at once. If q cold
storm occurs the last Of May, look we'll
to all hives. Thevery strongest some
times suffer at thisseason; having used.
up old stores, they are now dependent
on what they gather from day to day,
and if confined for several days to the
Rive they are in danger, if not of per-
ishing at least of receiving a serious
check. A pound or two ofsugar made
into a syrup will give them timely
succOr.
All hives should be I'm readiness for
swarming time, and watch kept
some seasons italian colonies swarm
in May, unless divided.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

All lovers Of Agriculture, HOrticul'
ture, Pomology, and kindred branch
es, love-or ought to-Bees. We in
tend, after a little, to write what we
know, and reprint what others more
posted know, asto Bee Keeping-their
management and results. The pres
ent month and next, are perhaps the
most important season, especially in
producing colonies, and preparing for
the collection Of honey. We have, as
yer, no experience with Italian bees,
but have made arrangements for a few
Queens, and win introduce them this
Spring.
For the present, we copy from the
Bee Keepers Journal an excellent ar
ticle, written by Mrs. ELLEN UPPER,
Of Iowa:
The important work for the bee
keeper IN May is to encourage every
way the production of brood. The
workers reared in this month are the
ones that store most of the surplus
honey Without goodly numbers, no
colony can do much at business. Let
a-hive have no honey on hand In this
month and though they may gather
enough 20 keep them from starving,
they Willnotprogress with their brood
but wait till honey Is abundant. Then
workers will be reared, in time to be
consumers only. We do not believe
in feeding when bees have honey
enough, 10 encourage them in rearing
brood steadily from March until
white clover blooms. If they have
not enough foEthis, give them more.
Every hive should now be well fill
ed with brood. Italian colonies win
have it even TO the outer combs.
Ifthis Is not their condition, some
thing is wrong with them. If you
wish to increase your number ofcolO-
mics, allow but q little surplus room
now but If you wish to prevent
EWarming put on the whole compile
ments Abundant room Is not q sure
preventative of swarming, but fit is
given to the bees early, they often take
possession oft and dOnOtsWarm. We
have had them swarm when working
An boxes that would h0ld sixty pounds
or more, and again we have known
them to I'LL several sets of boxes and
make no preparation for swarming.
An who wish 10 divide their bees
IN the best manner, should in the lat
Ter part Of this month rear young
Poems sufficient for all the new COL
es they wish to make so that when
les are divided both the old and
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

Mr.. Peet, of Weeping Water, Cass
County, in this State, has planted, this
year, n hundred dollars worth of
Usage Orange Seed.
MI. Cole, of the same locality, has
planted go, 900 young cottonwoOds this
Spring. He has planted with aspade,
on ground broke last year, in rows two
feet by eight.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

NOW is THE TIME TO ORDER.
IN I wiz lei fine SALEM GRAPES by
mail for 81 each. Rogers 4, Is. ~, at soc each. Kit
tattnny ana Wilson's Early Blackberries at el per
dozent by mall Clark Raspberry, $50 per doz.
Philadelphia do, 500 per dozen, ali by mail.
! VIII deliver the following az Express ONCE, prop
erly packed, 1.-THE following prices: Concord Grapes
ing and Ives Seeding, SIS per hundred. Salem
Grapes at SO, $50 and so per hundred. Rogers 4, IS,
and 10 at so per hundred. Fine Roses at e4.5o per
dozen. Marshal Nell Rose (by maiD z5c each.
Address JOHN
23ly Rochester, N. Y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

The Peach crop was supposed by
many to have been winter-killed.
From representations made by our ex-
changes, we feel safe in saying that
throughout the country, there wiz be
a fair crop.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

pEACH TREES-Crawfords. Hale.
a and others, five feet......-SI 80 per 100
Pear and Cherry Trees, W, 1st class IS q "
IN variety W. afeet----
Also a nll assortment Of Nursery stock. OF az
ages. Samples sent at wholesale price.
EaNSpecimen Orchard contains over aO0O bearing
trees OF AppB Peqr 0nd Che77W.
Send Tor Price List HOF COOPER.
f0bH6m W0tnVa. Rla0T Cooatnfg. ~.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
'DEACHT REEs.-Crawford's, Hale

and a general assortment Of Nursery Stock, includ-
ing Plums, Golden Dwarf Peach, Ounces, Grapes in
variety, Currants, GoOSeberrieS~, Strawberries, AL
At Samplessent at wholesaler price.
&ssSend for price list
2fRm WataRa- Knox COuntv- III.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

We will take it as a great favor If
those who haveplanted either fruit or
forest trees, or both, this season, viii
furnish us the extent of their opera
tfons for publication.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
rpRnnRY,ssEEn cArAInGnr

" I have over sixty acres IN Seed on my
shree Seed Farms, in Marhlehead, Mass, where /
have raised over one hundred varieties the past
season, 0upGyealg isolated I import many choice
SEEDS nom the best European growers. As the or
igtnal intrOducer OF the Hubbard Squash, Marble
head Mammoth Cabbage, and many new and rare
vegetables, I invite the patronage Of the public.
Seeds eCQrY0nted 10 Be as represented. Catalogues
gratis @ az JAMES ]. GREGORY.
ieb1TGm Marblehead. Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

A meeting OF the officers and manaBers OF
inc Nemaha County Agricultural n Me-
banfca Association is called for Monday,
Wav 3lst, 1868, at which time IL Is expected
the Committee appointed az the Annual
Meeting 70 prepare a premium List VIII re-
port.
~ ia o. MINTCK. secy.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

The Lincoln Commonwealth copies
our article on "express robbery and
adds the following:
"We can beat thatin the Express records q
lincoln. There Is a widow lady living west
OF us who has a little girl. Some ~ friend
IN TIE East sent the little one a pair Of wee
hoe by Express. ANAL carrier found that
there was a package directed to the lady in
question. and thought IL would bea kindness
= odvance the charges and deliver 1t to her.
re ana so. The amount was $500, n the
poor had Il to pay. RObbtng Is hardly q
name for such internal swindltng. But the
Express Companies have the inside track. ~
III ffgh time that Legislatures should take
the matter in hand, and protect the people
nom this outrageous rapacity."
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

Parties ordering of us, can rely on having their
orders filed promptly, and receiving first class stock
in all respects, thoroughly packed so it will arrive
in good order. We pledge ourselves to furnish as
good stock for their age as can be bought from any
TERNS--Cash with order, or onethird cash, and
balance on delivery, or q. G. D.
Those ordering viii please give place, County and
State IN fun. Trade list &c 1t on application.
T. A. PLATTMAN & SPRAGUE.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

Me8STs. FERRIS q CdgaC0Od.
DEAR SIRs: Yours of the 18th I am in receipt Of
You, for publication, the facts 1 am acquainted with.
in relation to the character of the Walter Crane, 1
have never Endorsed the character or usefulness of
vines, or other articles of any description, and would
not at my present stage Of life We're it not for two
reasons which seem sufficient. First, 7 know the
Fdter Grape VIII meet the prejudices widespread
throughout the country, caused by tie wOrthleSsness
IN most Localities Of many of Its predecessors, Sec
0nd, because 1 can say from personal observation
that the Waiter is the best variety I have had any
al that have been recommended, diScarding them
all and falling back upon the Concord and Hartford
Prolific as vineyard varieties. / am interested III
knowing that the fruit Of the Waiter grows larger
fully onefhird larger than it was two years ago. ii
grows well; sets fruit well I have seen It ripe sew
eral times before Hartford, and i have never seen
any mildeW on its fruit or on its large and thick, but
Delaware shaped foliage. The flavor Of the fruit ]
think superior TO any other variety. You say In
your circular Il Is a Seeding Of the Delaware and
DIANA; I Think the character Of each of these varie-
ties is quite distinguishable in the Walter, particu-
larry that Of the Delaware. l alsd think Il would
make q wine of high character. i have visited it
In Ulster Co, n. Y, in q low valley, where the fsa-
bella seldom ripenS, and each time it was fully ripe
in August. Ihave seen IL each of the three past sea-
sons in ~POughkeepsie, ripening at the same time,
vented all varieties from maturing at their usual
time, but IL perfected its fruit by the middle of Sep
tember. The raisiDs of the last mentioned crop j
have seen and eaten, which were good. From It's
MOdena, and also in the dry slatey position In
Poughkeepsie, / think It viii be well adapted TO the
varied sections OF our country. You may make
whatever use Ofthese opinions you deem proper.
FERRIS & CA4YHWoOD,
Wv AnnUhKn0nCn0
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
The Walter Grape.
pRIrE I.Tor
RI TIES.
Saccharine Tests for Wine.

At~the National saccharine Test for Wine, at
H~ammondspOrt, N. Y, Oct 18th, 1868, the CutQlObd
stood IN SacchRrine matter s9-I0nG IOl-
Dediposv TO5. This test was made with II ounces of
the Walter, somewhat frozen, TO "A ounces Of each Of
the other varieties. z
Next morning the superintendent, Clerk, and one
Of the Directors OF the Pleasant Valley Wine Co.
(the parties who conducted the test the day beforaA
TO satisfy themselves Of the merits of the walter
by an equal trial, tested Il ounces of Iona from the
same lot that were used the day before, and the
saccbarOmeter stood at 9I-the Waiter beating it's.
Had ~ ounces of the Delaware and Catawba been
pressed equally hard with the WGbeT, their skins
and centres being acid, the Delaware would have
stood lower and the Catawba prOportionably below
the Delaware. All the other varieties ranged much
lower than those enumerated above.
Therehad been constant rains and damp weather
n the section where the WdHer grew-its cOmpetit-
OrS growing at HammOndsport and along the lakes,
where there had been but little rain during the sea-
son-dry soil and weather being necessary for the
perfect sweetening o grapes.
A committee of the American Institute Farmers
Club, in a report OF Sept. =, 1868, printed IN the
New York Semi-Weekly Tribune of Sept 18th, after
speaking Of the qualities of the HdueT, say: w
conclude the Walter viii be a valuable grape in the
grape regions Of the upper Mississippi, on the shores
Of Lake Erie, In western New York, on the slate
soils Of western Pennsylvania, and wherever else
native grapes are successfully grown"
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
NEW SEEDING POTATOES

AZ Three new kinds, of great excellence,
not e be found in any other catalogue; are engraved
and fully described In my new seed catalogue. SEM
lrdas 90 0A JAMES ]. 81. GREGORY.
teb166m MarbfehQad Mass
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
@. V. N. Andrews,
General Agent,
Detroit. Mich.

N. B-For she benefit Of our agents ne have ar-
RANGED With parties Who have Goods suitable for
Sewing Machine Agents to sen. WewIIlsend stock
OF samples and full particulars on r~eceiptof one red
Detroit, Mich. R2Iy
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
apriaItrraI 9tpnrtmsnt


To whom all Communication On Agricalture
,ouId be addresseE Wffw
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL
TREE9
Grape Vines, etc., for Spring OF 1869.
WhnInnnnn md I'D nfnn

WeOhe4EOr Spring planting a stock Of Fruit and
Ornamental Trees, Grape Vines, &c. which for eN-
tent variety, yigor and beauty Of growth has never
Pun particulars given In the following Cataloaues
just issued, sent prepaid on receipt OF 10 cents each,
for Nos. /, "a 3-N0. a free. MOL Descriptive Cat
alOgue Of Fruits NO.1 Ornamental Trees. No
Green House Plants. No. 4, Wholesale List
ELLWANGER e. BARRY,
Mt Hope Nurseries,
Hem Rochester, N. Y.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

OEEDS, ROOT CRAFTS. = Usage
~ Orange Seed, prime, new SIS per bushel.
Apple Seeds, Peach Pits, frozen. Root GRAMS, APP
pie, packed, 10000, $50. Usage Hedge plants, LIST CT,
1000, So; 10000, S25. each-Hale Early and other
best sorts. S~tOcks-Apple, Pear, Plum, Cherry,
Ounce, &c. Roses Evergreens, Grapes, Downing
GOOseberry, Charles downing Strawberry, Black
berries, Raspberries. Green House Bedding Plants,
Dahlias, Lilies, DC. Send 1oc. for three Catalogues.
+. X. PHOENIX,
Bloomington Nursery,
feb25-6m Mclean Co, Illinois.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

Flowers, Seeds &Groen House Plants
A LARGE STOCK Of the Choicest
n varieties Of the above always on hand.
ess9 slg11s Evergreens, Imported Flower Bulbs.
Cntn1oEuea sent gratis 20 an anDreanfQ
address MICHEL
2Sem w n. ID street, ST. Louis. No,
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

ana Syeaf. 91y, ,SOOO
Also q large lot of 2year olds, of all the above
kinds, together with a large lot of Adirondac,
Aliens Hybrid, Rogers Hybrids, Union
Village, Rebecca, Salem, NortOn's Virginia, and
others.
10000 strawberry Plants strong, OfaT the bestsOrts
5000 RaspberrieSa and BlackberrieS.
10000 Currants and GOOsberries.
5000 Fine 2year old Apple Trees, best leading
kinds, at Sl2 per 100, 500 per 1000.
10000 Dwarf Pears, Iyear, SO per 100.
5000 Stand Pear, 1-year, at IS per 100.
10000 Cherry Trees, l-year old, at SIS per 1000.
ALSO PEACH TREES, PLUM TREES, April
COTS AND OUNCE BUSHES.
Together with a large stock Of
Apple Seedlings; Pare, Plum and Cherry Seedlings;
Apple Seed and Pear ~Seeds-prime; Grape
Cuttings, with Apple Crafts, furnished
TO order,
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27
AG y N n S.

We wish 70 arrange with Agents, male or female
90 represent the American Shuttle Rewinr Nacbfna
IN each state, County aud Town IN the United SfafeS
a1a Onba1O. Extra ndeeen1ents to Experienced
Asen9s LOT 1nH particulars as 70 salary OF Com
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

/. A. PLATTMAN & SPRAGUE.
n Erie. Erie Co Penn.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-05-27

From our exchanges we CLEAN the
following items in regard to crops:
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-09-09
Send i'm the names of
your candidates for
Land Assessor.

Ii you do not feel well you send for
a doctor, he calls upon you, looks
wise, sucks his cane, scrawls some
hierogliphics upon a piece OF paper
which you take to drug store, and
there you pay 80 cts. to sl.OO be
sides the doctors fee for a remedy
nine times out of ten not half as good
as Judson's Mountain Herb Pills,
which is only ,25 cts. per box. Do
you think the former the best because
you pay the most for it ifyou do we
advise you to use just as an expert
ment the Mountain Herb Pills and
see for yourself that they are one Of
the best family medicines compound
ed. they cure Headache, Indigestion,
BillIousness, Jaundice and all Female
Irregularities. Give the Mountain
Herb Pill a trial. Sold by all dealers
jul aug
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-09-09
The editor of the Ross Coun,

The editor of the Ross Coun-
ty Register acknowledges the
soft impeachment He says
brass is his make up. Now,
since he has discovered the met
al of which he is made, we adj
wise him to get himself worked
up into a slop kettle. His
friends might sell the kettle to
the Cincinnati Fertilizer Co. to
boil old bones in, and use the
proceeds to liquidate the young
mans unpaid wash and tailor
bills. If this thing is possible
there is yet a chance to make
him useful to society.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1869-09-09

Washington Collapsed by the
Economy of Grants Admin
istratiOn.
The correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercial, in a
Especial" from Washington,
says: Financially speaking,
Washington has never apS
preached nearer to a general
collapse than during the past
two months. The reduction OF
the clerical force of the sever"
al departments Of the Govern
ment, added to the departure
of the lobbyists who spent
their money freely under the
last administration, has reduc,
ed the population about TO-,
900, OF that number, three
thousand were clerks, and an
equal number dependents on
clerks. That is, the economy
of the present Administration
has taken from the patronage
of the retail dealers of the
city six thousand permanen
and four thousand translen'
customers.