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WILCOX & GIBBS
Family Sewing Machines.
From the Superintendent Of the Penn
sylvania Central Railroad.

ALTOONA, Pa. Sept IA, 1865.
One of your Sewing Machines has been used in
my family for several years. For simplicity and
mechanical accuracy of construction, / have seen
no Sewing Machine equal TO it. The speed and
correctness with which it does its work are admra-
BILE. 1t has given and continues to give us entire
satisfaction. ENOCH LEWIS
DOVER, Sept. 18th, 1885.
MesSrs. WlcoT & GibJs.-G Gentlemen :-IIav-
ing had eighteen months experience with your
Family Sewing Machine take pleasure in say
ing that it has given perfect satisfaction 1t has
been the means of selling several in this locality.
ID. +. BURTON.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. jan 29th 1867
THE simplicity and accuracy of its mechanism
prevent its dropping stitches, TO which many 9TH
er machines are liable, and which has hitherto
brought the "chan stitch into disrepute One
cannot but admire the beauty and accuracy of its
movements, and the entire absence of all noise.
even when running at the rate of 1000 stitches
and upward per minute. This alone must prove
a great recommendation TO it, Another merit is
the good Workmanship. The parts are made in
terchangcable, so that in the event of accident to
the machine, any part can be replaced, at a tri-
fling cost 1t is, indeed ''mechanical wonder
"a household necessity |"
PHILADELPHIA PRESS, lsGO.-'The un-
paralleled success which has attended the intro
ducton of the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine
sa sure guarantee of its merits"
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Hoohand's German Bitters.
AND
Hoohand's German Tonic

PREPARED By DIR. @. NJ JACKSON
PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Thirty-fve years since they were first intro
duced into this country from Germany, during
which time they have undoubtedly performed
more cures and benefited suffering humanity TO
greater extent than any other remedies known
to the public
These remedies will effcctually cure Liver Cam
plaint, Jaundice, Dyspepsia Chronic or Nervous
Debility, Chronic Diarrhpa Diseases of the Kid
neys, and all Diseases arising from disordered
Liver Stomach or Intestines.
DEBILITY.
Resulting from any cause whatever; prostra-
ships, exposure, fevers &C.
Ihere is no medicine extant equal to these rem
edes in such cases. A tone and vigor is imnort-
ed to the whole system, the appetite is strength
ened, food is enjoyed, the stomach digests nro
perry, the blood is purified, the complexion be-
comes sound and healthy, the yellow tinpe is
cradle tied from the eyes, bloom is given to tho
cheeks, and the weak and nervous invalid he
comes strong and healthy being.
Persons advanced in life and feeling the hand of
time weighing heavily upon them, with all its
attendant ills, will find in the use of this Bitters
or the Tonic, an elixir that will instil new life
into their veins, restore in a measure the energy
and ardor of more youthful days. build up their
shrunken forms, and give health and happiness
to their remaining years.
NOTICE.
ltis well established fact that fully one-half of
the female portion of our population are seldom
in the enjoyment of good health or, to use their
own expression, 'rnever feel we'll" They arc
languid, devoid of all energy, extremely nervous,
and have no appetite. n.
TO this class of persons the Bitters, or the
Tonic is especially recommended.
WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN
Are made strong by the use of either of these
mus without fail.
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There is no accounting for taste. >
We chew tobacco, the Hindoos lime, and
the Patagonians guano Our children de-
light in candy, the Africans in salt, while
the Esquimaux leap for a bit of tallow-
candle. To us turtles are savory dish /;
the French are great on frogs and snaiIs !;
saYages on snakes.
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There is pear tree in Danvers from
which pears were taken two hundred and
fifty years ago, and the Salem Gazette
: says il bears more fruit every year than
can comfortably be eaten by all the people
In Danvcrs.
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LOCKS, Watches, JewelFy, &c. neatly and
~ promptly repaired,
Plated Ware, Forks, Spoons, Silver Napkin
Rings, Silver Thimbles, Salt, Sugar and Tea
Spoons, Butter Knives, Gold Breast-Pins, Ear
Hlngs, Finger-Rings, Sleeve Buttons, Watch
Chains, Watch Keys, Key Rings, Steel Watch
Dec, l2-tf.
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Saett portrp.
sTRAwRERRY sHoRrcAKE.

4 e. 7 =
Written by amateur shortcake maker to an amateur
but very skiilful shertcake eater
OF all the rich dainties Of the epicures dreaming
Your trout and your game may the appetite
Fg pail,
But for three times day, and lunch intervening
strawberry shortcake is better than ALL
AND, give me wife that knows how to make it,
Tor if willing 10 learn, that might answer as
well.
? Nowathe way that the housewife should make it
,o5 and bakeit
To assist the unlearned, am going to tell.
Stir INTO your -four some cream rich and golden /;
Noservant should do it, no hand but your own !;
Bake quickly, and when it is out of the oven,
Cut open and butter as soon as tbs done.
Then heap on your berries. How fragrant the
xxx odor,
As crushed with sugar they lie meath your
hand
II may not be flood for the gods" but no mortal
A piece of this strawberry cake could with
stand.
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MIDDLETOWN HOTEL,
j. III. WALKER.
Proprietor.

HAVING succeeded Mr.. L. R. Davis. in the
- proprietorship of this well known, long eso
tablished, and popular establishment, the present
fort of his guests, and make his house. as bcreta
fore, the favorte resort of the travelling public
A well filled arder, a well furnished table: cam.
fartable and airy apartments; the choicest brand,
OF Liquors, Cigars, and Tobacco; with a deter
mination TO render the fullest satisfaction, CON-
olned with attentive walters, reliable hostlers,
cure to him continuance of the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon the establishment
Accommodation for Drovcrs and Dealers in
Horses and Mules can always be secured. A lib-
eral share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited. JOSEPH n WAIKEP
Oct lily Successor To T. r. nat,
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FUH LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN,
The largest assortment, and best quality and
styles in the american Market. Every lady should
try them, as they rccommendthemselpes by wearing
longer, retaining their shape much better, being
lighter and more elastic than all others-Warran-
ted in ere1u respect, and sold at very low peces.
Ask for HOPKINS "CHAMPION'' SKIRT
Superior Handmade Whale-Bone Corsets in
Fifteen different Grades, including the "Impe-
rial' and THOMPSON & LANGDoNs "Glovc Fitting''
Corsets ranging i'll prices from 81 Cents to SIS. so
together with JOSEPH BEoKEL's Celebrated French
Woven Corsets, superior shapes and quality, Ten
different Grades, from 81 10 to $3.50. They are
the finest and best goods for the prices, ever i'm
ported. The Trade supplied with Hoop Skirts
and CorSets dtHe LolceSt Rates.
Those visiting the City should not fail to call
and examine our Goods and Prices, as we defy
all competition. Sept. 10, 1868.
For Sale by JOHN A. REYNOLDS & son.
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BOOK, STATIONERY, AND
VARIETY STORE.

DoVhI oIAIlONbh1 AMI
VARIETY STORE.
SCHOOL BOOKS and Miscellaneous Works,
- Bibles, Prayer, Books and Hymn Books,
Blank Books, in various styles and binding
Tuck, Memorandum and Pass Books.
STATIONERY.
Writing, Letter, and Note Paper,
Envelopes in Variety -
Mourning Paper and Envelopes to match.
FANCY ARTICLES.
Photograph Albums, Work Boxes, Fancy Boxes,
Writing Desks, Ladies Satchels, Pocket Books.
Port Folos, Purses, Port Monaies Scgar
Gases, Picture Frames, Tassel and
Cords Looking Glasses,
BACK G4MMON BOARDS, CHESS AND
CHECKER MEN, G4MES Of all KINDS.
Rubber Pencils and Pcnholders
Writing Fluid and Ink Stands
Pocket Cutlery, Rogers Scissors, &C.
Sleeve Buttons, Studs, Breast Pins, Finger Rings,
Spectaclcs,
Violin Strings
Combs, Brushes, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Gum Bands, Watch Keys, Key Rings,
and Puff Boxes.
A fine assortment of Colgate & Co.'S. Soap
PIALONS NIGHT BLOOMING CEREUs,
Wrights and Taylor's Superior Extracts,
Pomadcs, Hair Oils,
And Dental Soap of the First Quality
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Neck Ties Of various styles, Bismarck Collars
Gloves, Hose, IIandkerchiets, Cuffs, Wristlets.
Segars, Tobacco Pipes, Mccrschaums, and To-
bacco Pouches.
Lamps, Lamp Chimneys, wicks and Coal OIL
NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES.
New York Ledger, Harper's Weekly, Bazaar and
Magazine Frank Leslie, Chimney Corner,
Weekly, Girls and Boys Weekly,
Gleason's Literary Companion, &C.
Godey's Peterson's, Atlantic, Arthur's, Gal
axy and MIME Demorest's Magazines.
ID. l.. DUNNING,
No. Town Hall.
Jan. 3o-ly Middletown, Del
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VIM. N. BRICE,
WHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANT AND
PRODUCE DEALER,
No. l8, Central Market, Delaware
Z Avenue, above Race Street.

1AIM,niiiGIsULAk I,n Is attention paid to the sale of
l. GRAIN and LIVE STOCK. All orders
promptly attended to. Consignmcnts respect,
fully solicited.
REFERENCES.
Hon d. G. Blackiston, Kent Co, Md.
franklin Dyre, Esq. g C. q
W. A. Brice, Esq. /" {"
VIM. Lockwood Cecil Co.
J. G. Griffith, f" s
+. T. Perry, Odessa, Del.
Harry Clayton, Mddletown, I"
Dec. 8, ls6s-ly
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NEW GOODS
FOR
SPRING OF 1869.
JOHN "A. REYNOLDS s. SON,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS,
MIDDLETOWN, DEL.
A RE prepared to supply the Buying Public
IA from IAN unusually Large and Attractive
Assortment of NEW GOODS, complete in the
the following Departments.
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS,
Colored and Black Cloths and Cassimeres,
LADIES COLORED AND
BLACK CLOAKING CLOTHS,
HOSIERY, GLOVES, NOTIONS,
HOOP SKIRTS,
WHITE GOODS, LINENS AND TRIMMINGS,
Latest Style Coored and Black Hats Caps,
Rubber Overcoats, Umbrellas L Parasols,
Ladies', Misses and Childrens'
Caters and Balmorals,
Men and Boys heavy Boots and Brogans,
Oil Cloth, Window Shades and Fixtures, Carpets,
White & Check Mattings,
Willow and Wooden Ware, Cordage Co.
China, Glass, Queensware, and Stone Ware
Hardware, Cutlery, Tin 4 Earthenware,
Drugs, Paints, Oils, Glass and Paint Brushes,
GROCERIES, SPICES, PICKLES,
CANNED FRUITS, JELLIES AND SAUCES,
TOBACCO, SNUFF s. CIGARS,
Highly Perfumcd and Washing Soaps Candles
Fish, Salt, Flour, Provisions, &c.
Dreers and Shakers Vegetable and Garden Seeds
Star Mills Seamless Grain Bags,
Which we are constantly receiving in new and
fresh lots, and offer for sale at the lowest market
rates on the most reasonable terms.
March 27-3m.
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Hollands German Tonic.
'rho Great Remed dies for all Diseases OF the
LIVER, ST0lfACH OR DIGESTIVE
ORGANS. g
HooFLAsD's aERmAy nIrTERs
Is composed of the. pure juices or, as they are
incidentally termed Estrdets) of Roots, Herbs,
and Barks, makihga preparation, highly concen-
trated, and entirely rero6s all alcoholic adnirture
of any kind. - .an
Hooaand's German Tonic
lisa combination of all the ingredients of the
Bitters, with the purest quality of Santa Cruz
Rum. Orange, &c. making one of the most pleas
ant and agreeable, remedies ever 'offered to the
public. -.--. >. s-y-----,--
Those preferringa Medicinef free from Alcoholic
admixture, will use : .E
Hoofand's German Bitters.
Those who have no objection to the combina-
ton OF the Bitters, as stated, will use
HO0FLAND'S GERMAN TONIC
They are both equally good, and contain til,
same medicinal virtues, the choice between the
two being mere matter of taste, the Tonic being
the most pa latable.
The stomach, from a variety of causes such as
indigestion, dyspepsia, nervous Debility, etc. is
very apt to have its functions deranged The
Liver, sympathizing as closely as it does with the
Stomach, then becomes affected, the result of
which is the patient suffers from several or more
of the following diseases
Constipation, Flatulcnce Inward Piles. Fulness
of Blood to the Head, Acidity of the Ston-
ach, Nausea, Heartburn Disgust for
Food, Fulness or Weight in the
Stomach, Sour Eructations
Sinking or Fluttering
at the Pit of the Stom--.
ach, Swimmngof
the Head, Hur-
red or Difficult
Breathing, Flutterng
at the Heart, Choking or
Suffocating Sensations when in
aLying Posture, Dimness of Vision,
Dots or Webs before the Sight, Dull
Pain in the Head, Deficiency of Perspration.
Yellowness of the Skin and Eyes, Pain in the
Side Back, Chest, Limbs ETC. Sudden Flushes
of Heat, Burning in the Flesh, Con-
slant lmaginings of Evil, and
Great Depression of Spirits.
The sufferer from these diseases should exercise
the greatest caution in the selection of a remedy
for his case, purchasing only that which he is as
sured from his investigations and INQUIRIES. NOS
sesses true merit, is skilfuly compounded, is free
from Injurious ingredients, and has established
for itself reputation for the cure of these diseas
es. In this connection we would submit those
well-known remedies
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From Rev. E. d. Fendall,

assistant Editor, Christian Chronicle, F4ilqda.
have derived decided benefit from the use of
Hoohand's German Bitters, and feel it my priv
llege to recommend them as most valuable tonic,
to all who are suffering from general deb;i;t,, ~
from diseases arising from arrangement of the
liver. Yours truly. 'i''
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From Rev. j. FL. Kennard, d. D.

Pastor 0fMe Tenth Baptist Church, Philadelphia.
DR.. Jackson,-Dear Sir: have been fire.
quently requested to connect my name with re-
commentators OF different kinds of medicines,
but regarding the practice as out of NV opnro,
pirate sphere, have in all cases declined Int
with clear proof in various instances, and par
tcularly in my own family of the use of DR..
Hoofands German Bitters, depart for once
from my usual course, to express my full con-
vlctlon that t'T general debility Of The system, and
oatuaJle preparation. In some cases il may fail
but usually, doubt not, it will be very Ienef,
cial to those who suffer from the above causes
Yours, very respectfully,
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MIDDLETOWN ACADEMY,
A First Glass Boarding and
DAY SCHOOL,

HUDSON A. WOOD, A. b. PRINCIPALS,
assisted by
Mrs. GENIE II. HICKS and Mrs, MARY WOOD
NALL Term begins September 18th, and ends
Il December 24th.
=, WINTER Term begins January 4th and ends
March 26th. NNN'
25th. >'''' oun'
Tuition per Quarter of fl2weeks, payable at the
Small Scholars in First Lessons. s........S 90
trimary Department., 90.
Academical Department. 90.
Ciassical ment.......................l5 90.
instrumental Music........ 90.
oN''i 90,
" i"Aio ''''''.'.. ..'..'......"............2 90.
German and French leach extra )........2 90,
tuition per annum, including board
~, wood, lights, and washing 22O 90.
The same per Term..............,,.,,.... 75 90
students charged from the time of entering
For further particulars address the Princinols
''' o''ouiaf' Middietown, Del. Oct. st
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CAUTIoN.-See that the signature of @ NJ
jackson is on the wrapper of each bottle. All
others are counterfeit.
Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
CHARLES NJ. EVANS, Proprietor.
PRlCE-Hooiiand's German Bitters, per bot
tie, 81 .00-half dozen, $5. 90 Hoofland' 3 German
Tonic, put up in quart bottles, $I5O per bottle
or half dozen for $7.5O
FOR SALE BY ALL
Druggtsts and storeleePers, Everywhere,
Aug. IL year
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TESTIMONIALS.
Hon. Geo. w. Woodward

Chief Justice Of the Supreme Court Of Pa. writes:
Philadelphia, March l6 1867.
lind Hoohands German Bitters is good
tonic, useful in the diseases of the digestive or
cams ana OF great benefit in cases of debility, and
Yours, truly, GEO. W. WOODWARD
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Hon. James Thompson.

111P PoO1Ij
Judge Of the Supreme Court Of Pennsylvdnia.
PHILADELPHIA, April %, 1866.
| consider "IIooflands German Bitters,, n
valuable medicine in of attacks of indigestion
or Dyspepsia. can certify this from NV ex-
perience Of it. Yours, with respect,
JAMES THOMPSON.
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HooAand,s German Tonic

lisa combination of all the ingredients of the
Bitters, with the purest quality of Santa Cru:
Rum Orange, &c. making one of the most pleas
ant and agreeable remedies ever soffered to tn,
public. -s-.s ssss -.--~. .
Those preferringa Medicine free from Alcohol,
admixture, will use : .E
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,DELA-W.AR RE
Mutual Life Insurance Company,
Wilmington, Del.
PAID IN CAPITAL, 800, 600. 90.

JOHN P. McLEAR, President,
GEO. W. STONE, Vice President,
NJ. M. CHILD, Secretary
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HOOFLAND'S GERMAN BITTERS
AND
Hoot1and's German Tonic.
The Great Remedies for ali Diseases OF the
LIVER, STOMACH OR DIGESTIVE
ORGANS.
IIOoFLAND's GERMAy BITTERs

Is COMPOSED Of fthe, pure juices {or, as they are
incidentally termed Extnafts) of Roots, Herbs,
and Barks, making preparation, highly concen-
trated and entirely FREQ from all alcoholic ddRirture
of any kind. !, -.
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SCHOOL BOOKS and Miscellaneous Works,
- Bibles, Prayer, Books and Hymn Books,
Blank Books, in various styles and binding
Tuck, Memorandum and Pass Books.
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WEAK AND DELICATE CHILDREN

Are made strong by the use of either of these
remedies. They will cure every case of Maras-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-02
Oil Among the Ancients.

The ancients knew no method of re-
fning oil. As great luxury, they mix
ed it with perfumes, such as essence of
roses and saldalwood; but this rather de-
tracted from than added to the burning
properties of the liquid and all that was OBJ
tanned by the process was an increase
of fragrance and diminution Of light.
The dwelling of wealthy men like Verres,
M@cenas and Lucullus. who expended
extravagant sums upon scented oils, would
not have borne comparison. in point of
lighting, with the grimest tap-room of a
gas-lit public house. The gold and sill
yer lamps hung by slender, well wrought
chains to marble pilasters, only yielded
at the best lurid tapering fame, that
gave out an enormous deal of smoke.
futtcred in the slightest breeze, and went
out altogether at gust Of wind. Neither
was it possible to steady the light by
closing the apertures through which the
air came, for, had Roman or Grecian
houses been possessed of glass wind
dows, they wonld have soon become un-
inhab;table. The fresco paintings Of
Pompeian villas, the delicate colors on
the walls of urban palaces. would in less
than month have been boplessly coated
with lamp SCOT. At the end of an hours
conference of an evening. party of no.
BILE Romans would have resembled con-
gregation Of chimney -sweeps. A tunic,
dyed in Tyrian purple, would have ac-
quired mourning hue in no time.-AU
the Year Round.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-02
HORSES IN FLY TIME.

The fly, Insignificant as it is in size.
and devoid Of the power of doing any
great harm, is one of the most annoying
little pests of all the insect tribe. A nui-
sance to man, the fly is the terror of the
horse, whose flesh is made to culver
whenever the foot of one touches him. It
is, therefore. an act Of humanity to come
to the aid of the horse, powerful as he is,
against his nimble assailent, the fly.
Here is a recipe which is said to be an ex-
cellent defense against it. At all events,
a trial of it will not involve much expense
nor will it do harm should it prove IN a.
vailing as defense to the horse:
Take two or three small handstul of wal
nut leaves, upon which pour two or three
quarts of cold water; let it infuse one
night, and pour the whole next morning
into kettle and let It boil for quarter
an hour; when cold it will be fit for use
No more is required than to moisten a
sponge, and before the horse goes out Of
the stable, let those parts which are the
most irritable be smeared over with liquor
viz: between and upon the ears, the
neck. etc, Not only the lady or gentle
men who rides out for pleasure will derive
benefit from the walnut leaves thus pre-
pared, but the coachman, the WAGNER.
and all others who use horses during the
hot months.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-02
German Custom.

A letter from Weimar says they have
two very pretty customs there connected
with the erection of houses. One is that
young child always drives the first nail
into one of the timbers, and an inscription
is made upon the wood, bearing the name
and age of the child, date of erection, &c.
Then when the house is raised q few
planks are laid for flooring in an upper
story, when the master builder, his work.
men and all well-disposed friends assemble
to sing song Of praise to God for the
safe accomplishment thus far of their
undertaking. Then a band of music
plays, numerous bottles Of wine are drunk
and there are speeches. toasts and huzzas
from stentorian German throats.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1869-09-02
Agrifnltnrat 9eadiug.
HOW TO PLANT POTATOES.

The following article from the Cincin-
natl Gag tie is little out of season, but
we concluded to publish it. as good
thing" and let those who want it put in
their scrap book" for preservation
1t is still mooted point how to plant
potatoes. Not long since we saw state
ment that practical German farmer had
come to the conclusion that the largest
and best crops were raised when each
hill had twelve square feet Of ground. In
stead Of having bills nearer together
10 give to each hill the space Of ground,
would require the rows to be four feet
apart, and the space between hills in the
row to be three feet. But before we
blindly copy after this German cultivation.
we must bear in mind that Germany lies
in much higher latitude than we do,
out of the zone of the maize plant, and
where the rays Of the sun strike the earth
very much aslant. In Germany, then,
the object of the cuftiyator would be to
get as much sun to his plants as possible
while with us the very opposite is the
case: Indeed, in this latitude, strewiDg
straw between the rows to keep the sun
from drying and heating the soil too
much has been found highly advantage
GUS.
A writer in the May number Of the
Northeastern Farmer says that he is salts
fed THAT the right way to plant potatoes
is to cut to one eye, and only drop one
piece in hill nine inches apart in the
row, and having the rows two and half
feet apart" This writer says he planted
one peck Of early Goodrich potatoes in
1868, and from that peck dug twenty
bushels of splendid potatoes. He cut
some two or three eyes. some to two, and
some to one; while few he planted
whole. From those cut to one eye he
dug the finest and best potatoes. Those
planted whole yielded the most small po-
tatoes
He gives the following advice in re-
gard to seed and culture
Never use inferior seed in planting.
When the vines are three or four inches
high. run twice in a row with bull
tongue. follow with hoe, and out all
the weeds never hoe hill up, it is use-
less. Then give them two more blowing
with a common shovel pillow, running
twice in row; follow each time with
hoef to cut the weeds. After they are
''laid by" go through and pull out the
weeds. if any, with your hands. BY 80
doing, you will never get less than one
hundred and fifty bushels to the acre.
We shall be glad 10 have the expert
ence of readers of the Gozefte in regard
to the best way to plant and cultivate po-
tatOes.