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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15
How 20 Make HOt-beds.

A correspondent of the Cincinnati Times
says upon the subject: las it will soon be
time to make hot-beds for early cabbages and
tomatoes, l will give some of my experience
in the last ten years. Any one not expert
enced might think it a very easy thing to
make hot-bed, but he will find after he has
been in the business for years, he will some
times fail. 1t requires great deal more care
and attention for early beds than for those
later in the season. The first thing is to Sc
lect warm sheltered spot, on the south side
of some building and it should be protected
from the cold west winds. After leveling the
ground, haul your fresh horse manure (there
should be considerable straw mixed with it, J
and put in pile off to one side, where you
want the bed In hauling be careful to have
it well shaken apart SO there will be no Jumps
in it, After this has lain from one to three
days, according to the state of the manure
when hauled and the weather, commence and
shake the manure evenly over the place pre-
pared for the bed, till it is not less than TWEEN
ty or twenty -four inches thick. 1t should eX-
tend eighteen inches beyond the frame on ev-
| cry side. Before putting on the frame, take
| a wide board, and begin on one side and go
| over the bed, laying the board on and press
ing down by walking on it. This will keep
the surface level. If the weather be cool, the
manure should be covered as quickly as pos
| sible with earth. Common garden soil will
| be the best for the first two or three inches
on the manure, as it will hold the water bet
ter than soil from the woods, but the top
should always be light soil from the woods,
and rotted logs. 1t will not pack or bake af-
ter watering. The dirt should be not less
than seven or eight inches deep; this will
| give the plants good bed to make roots be-
fore reaching the manure. As soon as the
dirt is on and level, put your sash on and COW
| erup tight with boards or straw; then bank
up your bed to the top of the frame with ma
nure, and let it remain covered up for thirty
six or forty-eight hours. This will give the
bed time to cool off from the first heat and
also any weed seed to terminate that may be
in the dirt. Before sowing your seed, rake
the bed, and pulverize all the clods then
mark out in rows, north and south not less
than six inches apart scatter in about five or
six to the inch; water and cover up again,
and leave till the plants begin to come up,
which viii be in from two days to a week,
according to the heat of your bed"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

HOUSEKEEPING IS A SCIENCE, and there is
no greater mistake than that of supposing
proficiency in it can be gained otherwise than
by patient study and close observation. II is
absolutely necessary that lady who would
rule her household well, should have prac-
teal knowledge of all domestic work, that
she may be able to Judge how much each SER
want may reasonably be required to do in n
given time so that no one shall be idle, no
one overtaXed. A knowledge of cookery will
enable her to point out to inefficient cooks
the cause of mistake and failure; and she
should not only know how things should look
and taste when sent to table, but be able to
Judge Of and choose well, every kind of pro
vision. 1t will not be easy for cooks TO i'm
pose on lady who knows exactly how much
of every ingredient is requisite for each dish
and who is able to estimate the quantity Of
food required daily for her household. 1t
may not, under all circumstances be neces-
sary for n lady to exercise her knowledge in
these important matters; and if she has II
cook who has proved herself Trustworthy
she will do well to delegate large powers to
her. But it is obvious that, to judge the
skill and honesty of her cook, the lady must
possess the knowledge indicated. Nothing
can be done to make domestic life better, un-
til all women who take the conduct of house
holds are properly educated for their bust
ness nor ,an any reform in the present sad
condition Of our cooks and cookery be looked
for until ladies ,oulageously determine TO fit
themselves to work this reformation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15
Good Advice to Vermontcrs.

At n meeting of the Vermont State Board
of Agriculture held at Montpelier few days
ago. Rev. G. A. Huntington of Olympia,
Washington Territory, read an interesting pa
per upon the subject of emigration, in, which
the farmers of the Green Mountain State
were urged not to seek the improvement of
their condition by removing to the Western
States and territories. Mr. Huntington said
he was q native of Vermont, but he had lived
upon the Western frontiers for more than
thirty years. and his observation and expert
ence had brought him to the conclusion that
Vermont farmer, with good living, well
appointed home, with stock, tools and build
ings, would make fatal mistake by attempt
ing to improve his condition by pulling up
stakes and beginning again in new country.
The trouble with farming in New England, in
his opinion, was not due so much to the pow
erty of the land as the want of skill on the
part of the land owners, who were as yet in
the alphabet of soil improvement. He thought
that if the hills of Vermont now regarded so
contemptuously by those who cultivated them,
could be given into the hands of Scotch High
landers, or the yeomanry of England, Ireland
and Germany, and subjected to the modes of
cultivation there practiced, the crops could be
doubled. But such results were attanable
only by work united with skill, and such work
and skill would be far more remunerative
than the opening and improvement of a new
farm in new country, where educational
and religious institutions have yet to be es-
tablished, together with all the other concom-
itants of a well-organized society, such as in
the older States have been the result of more
than hundred years of development and
growth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15
Business Notifies.
You Must Cure that Cough.

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure You can
cure yourself. 1t has established the fact
that Consumption can be cured, while for
Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Asth-
ma and all diseases of Throat and Lungs, it
is absolutely without an equal. Two doses
will relieve your child of Group, it is pleasant
to take and perfectly harmless to the young
est child aud no mother can afford to be
without it. You can use two-thirds of bot
tie, and if what we say is not'true we will re-
fund the price paid Price 10 cts. 50 cts
and S10O per bottle. If your Lungs are sore
or chest or back lame use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster Sold by II. c. Willard * Co., l. n.
Thorn * Sons, Brattleboro.
Have you Dyspepsia, are you Constipated,
have you n yellow skin, loss of appetite, head
ache? If so, don't fail to use SHILOH'S
SYSTEM VITALIZER. It is guaranteed to
relieve you, and will you continue to suffer
when you can be cured on such terms rs
these. Price 10 cts. and - cts Sold 10y II.
c.. Willard Il Co., |. n. Thorn & Sons, Brat
tleboro.
Wells Persian Perfume "HACKMETACK''
is rich and fragrant. Try it. Sold by II. c.
Willard Il Co., l. n. Thorn 4 Sons, Brattle-
boro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

Window boxes answer nearly all the pur-
poses of a hot-bed for family garden, in
which the number of plants required is small
A kitchen window is preferable to any other
as the air is usually more moist Sow seeds
in window boxes, and when the plants are up
turn the boxes every day to bring the oppo-
site side to the light, and keep them from
growing to one side. When the seedlings get
two or three trough" leaves, they should be
'prieked out" or planted in other similar box
es, setting them an inch or more apart, ac-
cording to kind. The young plants may grow
in these until time TO put them in the open
ground. Set the box out doors in the middle
of every mild day, or open the windows, in
order to harden the plants. The kinds usu-
ally sown in hot-beds, frames and window
boxes, are cabbages, cauliAowers, and others
of that family, lettuce tomatoes, peppers,
and egg plants the latter will do a month la
ter. Cucumbers, melons, and early squashes
may be started later, few seeds TO give
plants enough for hill, in a small box or l.
inch pot The roots of these are large, and
do not succeed in a small pot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

The RICHNESS OF MuK. The agricultural
editor of the n. Y. Tribune cOmhats the no
ton advanced in foreign paper, that milk is
richest at the evenings milking. He says:
The truth is, the richness of milk does not
depend at all upon the time of day; all other
circumstances being the same, it is controlled
by the length of the time between milking
the longer the time the poorer the milk.
When the days are short the nights milk is
richest if the milking is done at the extremes
of the day When the nights are short milk
is richest in the morning. and when the inter-
walls between milkings are equal the milk will
be alike unless some conditions are varied,
as exercise, quiet heat, or cold, etc. which
may interfere and cause variations. This
has been demonstrated ON large scale with
whole dairies and factories where several hun
dred COWS have furnished milk. Obsorva-
tons upon such n scale, many times repeated.
have weight which carries conviction, a.
they cannot be warped by the petty cordi-
tons to which single animals are liable
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

The ENTIcEMENT OF SHEEP RAISING The
Boston Commercial Bulletin tells the follow
ing story of q conservative insurance Presi-
dent of that city: His SON, an active and
well-educated youth finding mercantile life
here rather distasteful, and the chances for
young men not numerous took Horace Gree
ley's advice, went West and entered upon
sheep-raising, The President was much dis
appointed at the course of his ambitious Off
spring, but mutual friends brought back such
good accounts of the business, and of the
young mans success, that the worthy Presi-
dent finally informed Bostan merchant that
he had got tired of hearing the Stories and
proposed to send his secretary out to look
into the subject, a man of years and expert
ence, Sir, whose head is not likely to be turn
ed The merchant being interested in the
matter, after a sufficient lapse of time asked
his friend what was the result of the secre-
tary's mission. Well, to tell you the truth,
Mr. G., said the President frankly, i sup.
pose this is rather a sheepish matter, for ]
have got letter from my secretary, and he
says he shall not return, as he is going into
the business himself"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

nection where stem and root part company
and take opposite directions, the one ascend
ing and the other descending, there is in ev-
cry tree what is technically called the collar
or neck. Now, when tree is planted and
finished off, this neck or collar should be just
even with the surface of the soil, not buried
beneath it. In fact, it is better, If anything,
to err the other way, and have it little above
the surface. This slight elevation would in
the first instance be rather an advantage
in the case of newly made or deeply trenched
ground, where the tree does not rest on n
firm bottom, allowance should lie made for
the stem sinking us the soil gets firm and
solid
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

ENN'ers MaOusAkt Buffers VIII certainly cure you
II you have any Liver difficulty Indigestion constipa
ton pain in the right side, try these Biters at once
and see how much good you can receive for % cts.
IAN ounce Of prevention is worth pound Of cure,
aud more when it prevents something incurable.
Hundreds have been subject to troublesome cough
for lifetime as the result of neglected whooping
cough. Many suppose because this disease cannot be
cured that ii cannot be relieved This is grave
mistake often resulting as above stated. 1t has been
found that Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup never fails
to give this relief rendering mild and less fire.
quent the paroIysms aud giving the disease a milder
form generally, even If it may not be entirely broken
up. How great the folly of negectng to resort to
cry means Of alienation during its progress. The
following is fIom dealer in Madison county, n. Y:
my family, consisting Of four children, had the
whooping cough very hard and the only thug that
would Immediately relieve it Hatch's Universal
Cough Syrup. have sold from two to three gross
inside of six months. warrant II to give entire sat
sfaction for all diseases of the throat and lungs No
medicine that have ever kept sells as well.
"W. ]. LYNDON, Eaton, n. Y.
Regular size and 10 cent samples for sale by H. c.
WILLARD co.
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Friend, stop that cough. Do not neglect common
cold even for day. 1t may end in Consumption and
death. REV. y. II. Downs ELIXIR tas cured thous-
ands, both old and young; and it will cure you, if
taken freely and in season. The Elixir has been be-
fore the American people FoRTY-sIx years, and has
failed to give relief to all who have used it. 1t
has its way by ACTUAL SERVICE, until it has be-
come household friend in thousands of our best
families. Regular physicians use and recommend it,.
Cersymen and all public speakers its best pat
rons. Railroad employees, much exposed to colds,
coughs etc. should always use It, Farmers, Law.
yers, Merchants and everybody, old and young,
speak highly in its praise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

OF the Pennsylvania is admitted to be unsur-
passed In the world for grandeur beauty and variety
Superior refreshment facilities are provided. En-
plOyes are courteous and attentive aud 1t is newt
able result that trip by the Pennsylvania Railroad
must form pleasing and memorable experience.
Tickets for sale at the lowest rates at the ticket off,
Of the Company in all important cities and towns.
FRANK THOMPSON, l.. 2. FARMER,
General Manager. gen. Ptss, Ag't.
c. S. HALDEMAS. New England Agent,
2J3 and 20j Washington Street. Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15

TREE PLANTNG.-A mistake frequently
made in transplanting trees is to bury them
too deep. Burying the roots and collar of a
tree beneath the surface of the soil cannot
fail TO be attended with unfavorable results,
and the practice should be carefully avoided.
The amateur or novice in planting may ask
at which tree should be planted, or what is
there to indicate it. We will point out sim
Pile and unerring one: AT the point of con
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-15
LEWIS n KELLEY's
Real Estate Loan Office,
3o2 NIcOllet Avenue, MINNEAPOLIS, MINI
NJ. W. LEWIS, Minneapolis.
A. +. KELLEY, formerly Of Putney, Vt.

Special attention given to the placing of funds on
Real Estate in our city and vicinity that it wilnet
the lender ten per cent interest, payable semi
annually. Mortgage deeds taken 10 secure notes
for principal, with coupon notes attached given for
the iustallments of interest.
All loans made by us, well as the lnteres, on
them will be collected free of charge if wished also
titles examined taxes paid, property Sold debts coll
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Send for circular showing our method of doing
business.
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WiStar'S BalSam
WiStar'S BaISam
of Wild Cherry.
Of Wild Cherry.
FROM BENJAMIN WHEELER, STATION AGENT
AT SOUTH ROYALSTON, MASS

~ was most severely afflicted with a hard, dry
cough with its usual accompaniment Of hight sweats
completely prostrating my nervous system, and pro-
ducing such debilitatcd state Of health that after
trying medical aid to purpose, had given up all
hopes Of ever recovering as bad also my friends. At
this stage Of matters was prevailed upon through
the influence Of a nelghbor, to try WISTARS BAL
SAM though with no belief whatever in its truly won
derfu curative properties, aud before using two bot
ties the effect was almost magical. My cough entirely
left me- the night swoa,s deserted me- hope
elevated my depressed spirits, and had attained
my woDted strength aud yigor. Thus has this Basam.
has often been remarked by persons conversant
with the above facts in this vicinity literally snached
from the grave. You at liberty to this for
the benefit Of the afflicted"
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE


Auction, in North BernartIsIon, Mas.
viii be sold at public auction on the premises, on
THURSDAY, MARCH 81, 1878, at 10 O'clock A. NJ. to
settle estate:
The Farm lately owned and occupied by the late
Pliny r. Warner deceased, pleasantly located the
direct road from Greenfield to Bratteboro, near the
State line, part of the farm extending into Guford
Vt Consisting Of one good Dwelling House with
Sheds, Granary, Barn, &c., conveniently arranged
also one comfortable tenement house. about Gu acres
Of land, well watered and suitably divided into
ing, tilage and pasturng, including good wood and
timber lot Of about IS acres, good sugar orchard
chestnuts, butternuts, &C., abundance of choice fruit,
apples pears grapes &c. thrifty young apple orchard
Of about 100 grated trees bearing abundance of
nearly every desirable variety, making very desirable
property for pleasant home or investment
Also or cords hard wood fitted tor stove or @
tons hay lot of straw and bedding 25 bushels Of oats
corn, &c, horse l6 years old, COW, two years old
heifer, shost, hens, two-ssated express wagon
lumber wagon, / sleigh, harness, robe, l OK sled l
onehoTse sled moving machine, horse rakes, hoes,
rakes, shoves, poughs, harrovs, axes chains lot of
cider barrels, barrel Of good cider vinegar double
shotgun, cook stove, parlor sofa tables chairs,
churn, together with lot of household furniture and
farming tools, too numerous to mention
Terms made known at time of sale.
BETsE9 G, W2RNER, Admr''
+. Owen, Auct. 10
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SWORN Evidence.
The following euro 10 probably the most re-
murkabie over effected by any medical
preparation for the treatment
OF catarrh,

Gentlemen II hereby certify that have had Catarrh
for ten years, and for the last six have been
terrible sufferer. was rendered partially deaf, had
buzzing in the head pains across the temple dizzy
tonss hard aud constant cough, severe pain across
the chest and every indication of consumption. My
mead ached all the time. Tho matter accumulated 80
rapidly IN my head and throat that could not keep
bed II seemed 10 me, ut the point of suifocation
would then have reCuursc to every means in my power
to dslodgo the uCus from my throut and head before
being able sleep uruin, For period Of six years
with difficulty swallow. finally consulted an eminent
turgeon In regard operation them but at his
request postponed st.. The constant inflammation and
liberation III my throat caused by tho poisonous mat
innamrdmy lungs that cuughCd incessantly, deep,
hand cough. Meanwhile my system began to show the
effects OF this disease that lost esh grew pale, and
thowed every symptom OF an carly death by consump.
six months ugo began tho use OF SANFoRD's RADICAL
CURE FOR CNTAREti. After using the FIRST bottle be-
gan improve rapidly The first dose seemed to clear
my head as had not known It to be for years. 1t
M cough in three dryy. By using It as gargc soon
reduced the Inflammation and swelling Of my tonss,
hnt they ceased to trouble me, The soreness
my chest disappeared, the bu2zing noises In my
completely restored and every symptom of disease that
lad reduced to tho verge OF the disappeared
by the use OF SANFoED's RADICAL tURE FOR CATAHEii.
/ have been thus explicit because, MS druggist, |
hope to convince many that this Is great remedy.
am familiar with tho treatment Of Catarrh as praC-
tlscd by the best physicians, uId have consulted the
most eminent about my case. lave used every kind
period ofsiN years past. and have while following their
use taken great o general health but obtained
no relief or encourage uIrut irom any OF them.
nosroS Feb 29, 1853. GEO. +. DINSMORE
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Farm and Household.


Month Of the warlike name and warring blast
welcome since both belle theel Thou doht bring
Sealed orders with thee from the gentle spring,
And In thy noisy coming we forecast
Her milder advent Ay, we know thou hast
loyal heart, despite the stormy ring
OF thy rude war cryi Late, buebrd's wing
Athwart thy clouded path unchallenged passed;
But yesterday, arbutus buds spied,
Covered with snow for leaves,-sweet babes o. the
wood
And noted, peepiRg up in bravest mood,
Green, growing things that would no longer hide;
And while thy shrillest winds pped overhead
"Ab, Spring lie comng!" TO myself said.
Caroline 4 d. Mason.