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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

In numbers there is safety. TWAS upop this
principle that the formula of Jupsox's NOOK
rAIE HERB Pills was prepared. DR.. Jud.op,
intending to spend fortune in advertising his
pills, submitted his reeips to the revision Of the
most intelligent and learned physicians Of the
age, and the result is g simple bat most sfiea-
oious NEE icine-ths JUDsos's MOUNTAIN BERB
PILLS. Tsey purify the blood, remove all OBJ
struetions, cleanse the skin of ell pimpies and
otches, and are perfectly sure and safe ia their
operation. The JUDsos's MOUNTAIN HHRB
PILLS cure Billiousness, Female irregu srities,
Headache, and many of the diseases arisin q
iroG impure blood and a dsranged digestion.
Use the Judson's Mountain H0rb Pulls, and
when you have proved their virtue recommend
them to your friends. They are both sugar
coated and plain. Fer sale oyeYy where,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
Closing ont Aase.

AIKEN iGnow selling. good fast coiOr Lawns
at zoe French Organdies worth 60c al 4ee
French Lawns worth roc at SOC; Peroslss worth
500 at zoe; French Ginghams worth 35c at 25o
do worth $50 at zoe; Summer POplins worth 81
aud 75e at Ace; do worth 30 and SOC at 25c
PIAids, Poplins worth 10 and soc at Csc; Tan,
1rtines worth 6oc at 40c; few Lace Shswls very
heap summer soawls a; half price LAces and
White Trimmings very cheap.
Aiken will will sell any kind Of goods muei
below regular prices, as he is determined to ge
out of trade. je3dtt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

P. T. NcELHEHNE, Compliments Solicitor.
ie1Gd4w.Uaw-m
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

The Chicago Democrat gives notice
throughout the State, for the benefit OF the
Convention that will nominate q Congress
man at large, that "Cook county can be
counted on for 10000 majority il favor oil
en- out-And out Free Trade. 10000 anti-park
swindle, 10000 anti-tax voting, and for ct
least Is 900 anti-puritans.'
On this platform we reduced the radical
majority in this District last fall tfrom L.
700 to q and had every Democrat gone to
the polls, we wond have made it two hun
dred majority the other wsy. If democrat
be nominated on this platform, this district
will give him clear majority of FIVE hun
dred.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
At Ram berger's,

Just opened, a full line of the celebrated Buff
falo alpacas, plain and plaid poplins, percaies,
linen dress goods in great variety very cheap,
a splendid assortment of parasols, the popular
hip gore corset for Summer wear, all sizes-on'y
81, retail; new and splendid stock of staple
goods OF every descri ltiOn, Call and examine
tor yourselves. Clothing made to order, as be.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

The RUssIANs.-On Saturday evening the
truly musical portion of our citizens filed
Darts Hall, TO hear the Russian troupe.
! Such delicious vocslism, and magnificent
panoforte execution, surely was never heard
before. We hope that, some day, they may
come again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

The Moline RerieIc criticises our article
beautiful Women" We ere willing to
admit that it was too scholarly for the com
prehension of the Rerie'o, but then the Re
DjeU is only one Of our many readers, and it
is our pleasure to write for educated people
as well as our duty to educate the Ignorant;
consequently the article was intended for
both. There are large humble of educated
people in Moline, and, il il continues to
study the ARGUS, perhaps some of them may
subscribe for the ReUie1c after a while, pro
vided, however, it is an apt student. We
never abuse brother editor for anything
but wilful ignorance. Be of good heart
brother, you are improving slowly. The
chances are in your favor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
DR.. 4. 0L1S,

The Eminent oculist and Aurist Of Chicago, win
be in Rock Island, ct the Harper House, on
the first Piiday after the fret Monday in
each Do~th, for the purpose of trest-
ing Gil diseases OF the Eye and Ear,
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
Catsrae-, ross eyes, stsphylOns. closure of the
tearduot, DC. French artificial eyes inserted
with out pain. Chicago Office l29 South Clark
stIset. seP3-d&Wly
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

DUPREZ AND BENEDICT.-All lovers of
the delightful comioalities of the black face
men will go to Darts Hall tonight. 1t
will be an evening ofss pure delight,ss these
gentlemen gave us before only with to-
tally different programme. Let all who
love sweet music and pure burlesque go
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

BURwELL AND BAILEY.-These enter
prising men have now-already-got in the
fall style Of hat, with which they are pre-
pared to follow up their best summer hats
Semper eadem-alwsys the ssme-up to
the mark B. and B.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

OHAPPnD HAxps, face, rough skin, pimpIss,
ring-wOrm. salt rheum. and other cutaneous af-
fectiOns. cured. and the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Jumper Star Soap made by
caswell, Hazard d Co.. New York. 1t il more
convenient and easily applied than other RENE,
pies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy COM
pounds now IN usa. m-t,weow,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

There Ia nothing Ike DR.. Velpau's French
Pills for keeping the complexion fresh aud en-
tIsly free f. ON piuples. The cause of which Ia
that it regulates tie entire femGe system. Sold
BY all Drug sis.s.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

To insure good health and proper diges-
ton, you should incidentally use Helmbold's
Buchu, For diseases of the urinary organs,
female weakness, or Irregularities, and for
general prostrAtion Of the nervous system, it
is unequaled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
At wadsworth g. Parsons.

Just opened, new japanese Silks, new Hair
Stripe Dress Goods, Lace shawls, Msrssillss and
Honey Comb Bed Quilts, in grea: variety, the
latest thing out In Skeleton Corset for Summer
wear. They always have on hand the best ass
ortment of Carpets, Mats, Rugs and Floor Oil
Cloths to DO found in this section, and at the
very lowest prices. -s
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
MEETING OF CITIZENS.

ALI citizens favorable to the establish
ment Of Water Works are requested tomeet
at the City Council Room on Friday, August
4th, at o'clock P. NJ, to revise the report
of the committee, and for other purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

TIE LADIES FAvoRITE.-LA Rue's Ala
bsster Cream, beauties the complexion,
preserves the skin, and keeps it moist, fresh
aud in natural color Call for it ct "The
Harper House Drug Store"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
Far sala.

Twsnty-slx residence lots, in my additions to
the City of Rock Island. Terms Of ssle.-0ne
quarter cash balance in one, two Apd three
years, with interest at six per cent. per Annum.
o3m B. DAvRHPoRT.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
Young Mems Library AssoeiatIsn

The rooms Of the Young Mems Library AEEo-
oiAtion are open from 10 A. N. until 10 P. N.
every day except Sundays. large and we'll
selected assortment of verbs now OF hand.
Tickle three deuars, Shicn can always be pre-
sassd of tss sscrstsrv. EGye3lJ.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Two DOLLARS REwARp.-Lost knife with
three blades and eross-cut horn handle.
Apply ct the ARGUS OFFICR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
oSa Rsilews

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. 0. o. T., me cts
every Aosdsy evening 1t Odd Fellow HAt,
II o'clock P. L.
LOUIS Y. kCkBARDr, \. g.
HARSY HAsLzY, S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

JOHN AsrER If you want the ruress
and best confectionery ask for it where you
bug your bread, sardines, etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

IT'S said BY those who know that Heng
stler & Stenele keep the choicest brands Of
imported cigars, also those of their one make
from select leaf Try them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

THE BUSINESS INSTITUTE OF THE TwIS
CITIES. Davenport Business College
established 1865. Never more prosperous
than to-day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

NJ. LIVINGSTON & Coco and see NJ
Livingston l. Co. for trunks, hats, caps
shirts, uuderclothing, etc eto.-espeolai!J
everything wanted in an outfit.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Two sewing maohines-the Manhattan
aud the Empire, for sale cheap at Miss
Eittle's dress making establishment, Illinois
street, next door to the Hong Kong Tea
Stora
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
NJ edical,

Attention is called TO the advertisement Of DR.,
Boh&nuan, Of ST. Louis, Mo. His repstAtIon ia
that of one Of the most successful physicians in
his speciality 10 the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Root's Bitters for sale at the Harper House
Drug Store. may22-deod-m ~, f&W1y
John Roots Bitters are sold by Au drug
gists. John Bengston, Rock Island, Ill.,; HaT
rison b Holman, Davenport, Iowa, Wholesale
and retail draggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

THE Davenport Gazette ia SO snxiously
defending its protective tariff candidate
Psrson Harlan, the Cherokee land thief
that it has forgotten to write its annual
emancipation letter for Prince Albert on
the occasion of Emancipation Day, Aug
LIST Perhaps the new editor, Mr.. Potter,
doesn't know that it is necessary for the
man who expects to fill Russel's place to
go-sround and kiss all the niger babies
before he goes to work. We account for
this BY the sickness OF Hirsm Price, who
hasn't been able TO properly instruct him.
hiram should Ieputise Mir. Lowry 10 do this
l.tiIe duty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
Temple of Honor!

Rock Island Temple of Honor No, Il, meets
every Tbursda, evening, and Social Temple No.
:, every Tuesday evening at O'Clock, at Odd
eIlows Hal, c. Il. KINoEY, Wet.
4. A. BuFEUs, W. z. dec22 -dlf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

A bright, healthy chile is perennial spring
of jor In every well -reguloted family, aud where
is that father who after the strife and surmoil of
business, retiring to his home, IL not beguiIed
of care by the innocent prattle of his child 2
Perhaps this father is e worldly man, and makes
and amsssed riches. Yet place his child on the
sick bed, and ell his gold is at the disposal of the
pm sieisR, and the only return be asks 10 the res
toratiOn of health to his shild. Fathers Moth
ers! would you preserve your child in health
Then listsn to US. There is one prevailing cause
Of the disease in children, and that cause is
worms. II this cause Of disease is not removed,
your child will sieken and die, or linger suffer
ing invalid for life. We present to YOU an infal-
tble remedy for worms; IL ia
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
PlMpLES ON THE FACE.

TOR CoMRDoNEs, BLAoKwoRMs OR
/ Grubs, Pimply Eruptiops and Blotehed
Designations on the face. use Perry's Comedone
an Pimple Remedy. 1t is harptisss and incdla-
able. Prepared only by DIR. B. G. PERRY,
Dermatologist, 4s Bond Street, New York.
Sold by every Druggist in Rock Island and else.
where feb 27d&wem.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

John Roots Bitters cures nervousness and
headache. Try II. They are warranted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

-CosTIvENEss Is caused by sluggish, TOR
pld state Of the Liver, and arrangement of
toe whole system. II is surprising that
there are 80 many tron bed with this distress.
lug diseAse, and give it 30 little attention
The diseases that follow habitual cossive
ness are many, Of which SICK headache, rush
Of blood TO the head, dyspepsia, piles, heart,
lnug and skin disease, and female and kidney
com plants are always aggravated by it.
Taylors Stomach and Liver Corrector is
v hat you need and it will cure you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
pLsTANCES.

Sltsbys engine threw the frat water
through the nozzle III s minutes, and the
Clapp engine threw the first water in 9:I5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

CHOCOLATE LINEN dress goods, at Il. q.
Mayo's
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
&iscsllaaeous.
PETER FRIES.

pECTIFIKR AND MANUFACTURER OF
IL Domestic LIQUORS, Importer and Dealer in
BossiED Wines and Liquors. front street, oppo-
itsEsE-y Loading, Ha~4k TaIsuG, In.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

EVERYBODY is going to see Old Johns
show TO morrow
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Doors and shoes at McGee's at onehali
price only for few days longer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
BASKETS
3 A SKETS.
WILLIAMS MANUFACTURE co.
NoRTHAMPToN.. MAS.

NUM- II Il IN 4 oH t-..--...t...' MASS
Established 1850. Manufacturers of all kinds
Of Oak and haitian Baskets. For sale in Chi
eago by Warner FeliI; l.. Gould 4 Co.; Ma
hSu White, and Asrston & Peek Bros, and IN
St. Louis by Samuel Cupples, and Warren, Chez
yes & Co. may 30diE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

THE biggest and best circus in the world
Robinsons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Go to John Robinson's magnificent show
tomorrow, if there 10 room.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

The Auscstine will be ready BY Thursday
unless unavoidAbly delayed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Burr Lrsrs dress goods, ct d. Il. Mayo.

Look out for Old John Rob;nsoa to- NOR.
INV
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

THE seats are already bespoken to large
number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
BOUND OYER.

VoUR elothing can be cleaned and bound, and
4 pressed over, so that 1t Will look well a.
newly 4. WILCOX Tailor,
Who has removed to West Eagle Street, under
tbe Rock Island House. moh9-dn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

BRowN LINEN dress goods, at Il. a
Mayos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
xocAx uoxumw.
For Moth Patches, EIeckIes


rIsE PERRYss MOTH d FRRoKBE 10.
u TION. Il 10 reliable and harmless. Sold
By every Druggist in Rock Island and elsewhere
Prepared only by DR.. b. C. Perry, 40 Bond St.
Now York
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

WHIrn LINEN drsss goods, at h. Fl
Mayo's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
DR.. Judson's Dead Shot Worm O.nsv

and lie put up in the form of stick of candy, and
80 pleasant to the taste, that children greedily
tease for it. 1t is purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt the smallest child. Ask for Dr. Judsod 8
at 20 cents per package. W. H ooMsT0OK,
Deco Sole Proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

John Roots Bittsrs cure. fever and asue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

John Roots sittsrs care indigs.tion. Try
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

Jehn Roots Bittsrs are not whisky drink,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31

John Roots Bittsrs cure dyspspsia. Use
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-07-31
RESULTOF THE TRIAL.
TIXE OF MAKING STEAM.

ln the frat test each engine played
through 500 feet of hose-1 Is in. nozzle.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
Don't Waste Your Time.

This caption is applicable to all, but
more especially to young men and the
incident we are about TO relate is one
Of SO forcible character that we think
it will be productive Of good.
Two young clerks in a large Ameri.
can and French house in Pearl street,
New York, were particularly intimate,
SO much SO that, although they boarded
in different houses, they were constantly
together during the hours of recreation
from business.
One Of them had been presented with
small French poodle, and he at once
set about instructing it to perform all
those little tricks for which the breed is
famed.
For some days his companion witness
ed his persevering efforts to make
Grotto bring his handkerchief, catch
pennies, stand upon his hind legs, and
do many other trifing but amusing
tricks. AT length he got tired of being
a looker-on at so much waste of time,
and resolved that while his friend was
being the tutor Of Grotto, he himself
would be a pupil to a French teacher,
and endeavor to master the French Ian
guage by the time Grotto's education
was completed.
Without saying a word to his friend,
he commenced his studies, and, being
diligent, fast acquired knowledge of
the language; he also improved from
hearing good deal of French spoken
in the store, though he carefully avoid
ed uttering word.
At length Grotto was finished, and
had very truly acquired knowledge of
an infinite number of amusing games.
and his owner prided himself no little
on his requirements.
The owner of Grotto was little the
senior in the store of the other, and of
course ranked over him in promotions
One morning he came out of the private
room of the principal member of the firm,
and, looking very much downcast, APP
preached his friend.
Tom," said he, I" the firm want to
send one of the clerks this summer to
France, to buy goods, and they have of
fered the chance to me, provided could
speak French but as oui is about the
extent of my French, it's no go for this
child. What q fool / was for not study
ing it when | was a boy ~
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
A Talk with MY Boys.

have two minds about you, boys. /
mean you older ones, from ten to tit-
teen, or Whereabouts. Sometimes L
meet you on the streets, and you bow to
me pleasantly, and your faces look so
bright and manly. that | say to myself,
What grand, noble men they will
make p Or see you at my home, and
YOU are gentlemanly ana thoughtful,
and | feel proud of you, and | know
your mothers do, too. And then, per-
haps the very next day, | see you shout
ing and laughing at q poor dog that is
fairly frantic with terror at some dread
ful thing tied to his tail or, worse yet,
see you abusing and tyrannizing over
some unlucky little mate, who doesn't
happen to be as strong as you are, and
can only resent your abuse by impotent
rage, which seems to be vastly amusing.
1t is such fin to pelt poor, little wretch
with snowballs, every one OF which goes
straight as an arrow to its mark, while
his fly wildly in every direction but
the right. 1t is such FIN to throw q
little fellow head foremost into snow
drift, or catch him by the ends Of his
scarf and whirl him around until he is
half strangled, and then let him drop
like bullet to the ground. 1t is such
f,o, to run off with his bail to split his
top with well-aimed "peg;n to send
his marbles flying into dirty puddle !;
to make, in q thousand ways, his life
such a burden to him, that he never
goes upon the street without looking
nervously around to see whether you are
in sight.
| tell you, boys, when | see such
things as these, and have seen them
for years aud years, then change my
mind, and think you must have, some
where in your natures, streak Of
cowardce, and rufiianism and mean
ness. Mean Why there are no words
in the English language strong enough
to tell how mean it seems to me. You,
who ought to be the defenders of every
thing weak and unfortunate and de-
fenseless, whose very strength should
make you gentle, and who should scorn
anything so cowardly as finding pleasure
in seeing others suffer, ! wish | could
make you feel how dastardly it all is,
and how far below even the beginning
of a true manhood.
The trouble is with boy sentiment,
against which the boldest hardly dare
transgress, and which is all very well, as
far as it goes. The greatest bully on
the playground would not venture de-
liberately to assault and fog little fell
low half his own size. The chivalry of
all his mates would be reused to defend
the weaker, and the chances are that
the big tyrant would be soundly
thrashed. But these smaller tyrannies
the boys code of morals do not touch
and so little by little he grows careless
of the sufferings of others, and seeks
his own amusement regardless of the
pain of such insignificant animals as
dogs, kittens, and small boys.-LiAle
(nrn0rnI
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28
"Wake Tn, Little Bessie -

Past six O'Clock in the morning.
And Bessie il still sound asleep;
OF this wonderful. rosy dawning
She's had not so much a. peep.
The birds meath her window are wild
With their efforts TO waken the worlds
They think tits an indolent child
Under the coverlid curled.
For they have been up since the dawn
With rosy touch painted the east.
And from hillside, meadow and lawn
Have gathered their morning feast:
Have poured out the JOY of their hearts
In many n sweet roundelay;
And now they are lonely for Bessie,
And are calling her out to her play.
wake up, little Bessie !" they cry,
And spring from your soft. downy nest.
The sun is far up in the sky,
The fresh air out here is the best
At the very first glimmer of light
That tipped the gray hills far away.
We sung goodbye to the night
And welcomed the fair rosy day.
I'VE hocked TO your windows in crowds,
And tapped with our beaks on the pane
We gave you grand matinee,
Then back to our home flew again.
We bathed in the brook meath the hill
And dressed all our feathers with care,
We are back TO your window. and still
Find you sleeping so lazily there.
THE robin is picking his berry,
The woodpecker taps on the tree,
The thrush on the bough of the cherry,
Calls loudly for you and for me-;
Then wake, little girl. in the morning,
When the flowers are all bathing In dew,
When the wonderful beauty belonging
To young life is fresh, bright and new"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1871-04-28

How TO TRANSPLANT AsPARAGUs.-We
copy the following from the Rural Nee0
Yorker:
Prepare the ground for the reception
Of the roots by applying liberal
amount of good stable manure. The
older and more fully decomposed the
better There is no danger of putting
on too much, for asparagus is one Of
those plants that will thrive in the
richest soils, and its value depends al.
most entirely upon the rapidity of its
growth. The manure should be worked
into the soil deeply, and thoroughly
mixed up with it, not put into layers,
as is often done. Nothing Ices than
eighteen inches in depth of rich 81 j will
make good asparagus bed. Then the
ground is made ready and narrowed or
raked level, open trenches six inches
deep and four feet apart, either by
blowing two burrows, throwing the soil
to the right and left, or with a spade
Place the plants in the bottom of these
trenches and two feet apart. Spread the
roots out level, and then cover and rake
or harrow down the surface. If the soil
is light, it is good plan to roll or pack
it down over the plants.
Some old fogy gardeners, when pre-
pairing an asparagus bed, dig out the
soil two or three feet deep and place
stones in the bottom, and then fill up
with coarse rubbish, manure and soil,
and cover the plants twelve to eighteen
inches deep; but modern ideas are
against such practice. If the roots are
not covered more than six inches they
will start much earlier in spring than if
placed deeper. Of course, if you want
white-stalked asparagus you must plant
deep but no one who knows anything
about this delicious vegetable will pur-
chase or cook such stuff, for it is only
that portion of the stalk which has been
exposed to the light and air that's fit to
eat. These elements are as necessary
TO make asparagus stems tender and
healthy food, as their absence is in
the preparation of celery for the same
purpose.