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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
THE HOUSEHOLD.



Materials for decorations can be found eve
rywhero in the country by those who look for
them, every season bringing its lovely wild
flowers grasses, ferns or leaves. IT is mis-
take TO think that moss Is of one color IL is
of every huo-bronze and emerald, shining
golden, and dark purple green. The best way
TO collect it for decorations is TO pull IL in
large tufts, and spread lightly ON newspapers,
and then again thoroughly shaken, to free
them from loose bits and from insects. To
keep it for the winter, the sprays should DO
dipped in water dabbed dry on n cloth, laid
fiat between two sheets of brown paper, and
Immediately ironed till quite dry. This pro
cess answers for the coarser MOSES. More
delicate ones should not be ironed, and the
"maiden hair moss should not be put in wa
ter, or the golden extinguisbers may wash of
Small, naturally messy twigs-ivy, oak leaves,
acorns, lichens-by occasionally being put out
to be refreshed by rain, can be made to last
for some time. The last need an occasional
rain soaking, as they become brittle and pow
derry when too dry The gypsy kettles that
were so fashionable some years ago may be
made into pretty centre pieces by covering
sticks and kettle alike with moss as follows ::
Hold one Of the sticks in the left hand take
tuft of moss sufficiently large to wrap round
it in the right hand, and fold the moss around
piece of fine gardening wire around it, secur-
ing the end firmly and pulling it in tight, SO
that the moss conceals 1t wind it around
once more, and then take a second tuft let
the end neatly overlap the first, and secure it
in the same way continue till the stick is
covered, keeping the moss as evenly and tight
ly pulled as possible. II too shaggy, trim II
with the scissors. Secure the end of the wire
when finished and, if tightly done, all will
remain firm. The handle of the kettle should
be done in the same way before doing the ket-
tie In covering the latter, the upper edge
of the tufts should be turned inside, under
the tin for holding the flowers and the first
wire tied around close under the top. A few
flowers arranged in wet sand will answer for
filling the tin. Flower pots may be covered
in the same way and fiat strawberry baskets
thus concealed and lined with white paper
make very pretty fruit dishes. A plateau of
moss for holding desert dishes is also pretty.
\ board of the desired size and shape is requi-
site the edges may be cut out for the dishes
to fit into, or they may stand omit The moss
should be made rs smooth and even MS posi-
bic, and may be of only one or of various
kinds. The common feather moss is the best.
border of gray and orange lichen can sur
round it, and outside this second one OF small
leaves, trailing or ground ivy. Borders of
leaves or ferns can be made for dishes. and
wreaths of periwinkle runners, ivy, holly, or
bright autumn leaves. Ferns can be ironed
like the moss, and will preserve their color.
Circles or strips of thin cardboard can be COW
cred with leaves and ferns for surrounding
dishes, and single ferns arranged in pattern
around the cloth. - GOideH Rui.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

In Maine, the picking of apples for winter
is about completed, and thousands of barrels
are exported and as many placed in store
houses for home consumption. The season
may be considered as ended, yet tens of thous-
ands of bushels remain ungathered on the
ground
The custom of mixing lime and ashes with
hen manure Is wrong. They drive out the
ammonia instead of holding it, Hen manure
is useful for potatoes, garden vegetables, or
indeed, most all crops, including strawberries
and other small fruits.
For storing onions there is no better place
than dry, cool and airy loft, where they can
be spread out thinly, and often looked over
for the removal of those which may have be-
gun to decay. Warmth and moisture are fla
tai to the keeping of onions and much hand
ling is almost equally so.
The amount of hay required per head per
day for cattle, while in transit from Boston to
Liverpool, is about Ia pounds, or 2l0 pounds
for II days. A cargo of 600 head would re-
quire about G3 tons of hay for the voyage.
A new use to which potatoes may be ap-
piled has been discovered. A material is
manufactured from them closely resembling
meerschaum and ivory, aud is coming into
use among caryers and manufacturers of fan
cy goods. The potatoes are prepared for use
ny oeluB uihL DIhCkeneu 1Or tnlrty-B hours,
in eight parts of sulphuric acid to one hun
dred of water it is next dried with blotting
paper and then pressed, heavy pressure
gives substance so hard that good billiard
balls, in imitation of ivory, can be made from
it,
Kentucky farmer, who raises immense
quantities of Irish potatoes says in the Farm
and Home that it comes of rich, light soil
containing plenty of vegetable matter, deep
blowing early in the spring, planting fifteen
inches apart, covering four inches deep or
more, keeping down the weeds, and not
working the ground after the potatoes begin
to bloom. The main secret, he says, is in
selecting the seed. He always cuts off the
blossom end. One eye will yield more pota-
toes than two.
The President of the American humane as
ISOLATION announces that the prize money of
1000 offered by this association last year
for cattle car SO constructed as to allow cat
tie to lie down while in transit aud to be wa
tered and fed in the cars has been pledged
and nearly all of it paid over to the secretary
Among plans which meet the conditions, that
one will have the preference which can be
most easily adapted TO the cattle-car now in
use. The winner of the prize must convey TO
the association patent for the United States
and Canada before the prize money is paid
TO him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
A Reformed Annie Tree.

That tree which has never before borne
anything but miserable, sour and worthless
apples, should this year produce fruit that is
fair and sweet, is about as hard to believe as
would be the possibility of making good
Republican out of such stuff as W. II. Eng
lish, but here is what member of the Elmi-
IA Farmers Club says:
II have tree between the house and barn
that has borne moderately full crops for a
dozen years-miserable apples, sour and
worthless; never fit to sell. Well, the other
day was walking out by that tree, and no.
tieed it had crop of fair apples. l tasted
one and it was sweet. looked up to see if
the house stood where it should be according
to my bearings, and it was there. looked
for the barn, and it was in its place. whistled
for the dog he came, and recognized me, SO
concluded that knew myself; but there
was that mystery about those sweet apples on
sour tree, for 1 would have sworn at any
time within the past dozen years that it never
had sweet apple on it, and had seen it a
thousand times and knew it as bearer of
sour fruit l do not offer an explanation for
l do not know that report facts. l have
been deceived, and am afraid to pass by that
tree, because it has unsettled convictions and
made me doubt a great many things that l
knew before"
The suggestion that the narrator had been
visiting the city was met by prompt denial.
He had no mental strain, for he declared that
he had perfect knowledge regarding the loca-
ton of his house and of his barn, and be-
tween the dog and himself there was mutual
recognition. The only possible explanation
was that he would have sworn to "a lie any
,.,K H.
wholly unreasonable; so the singular trans
mutation must remain as a mystery to afford
respectable parallel to that which puzzled
the pomologist who did not dare write out his
explanation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

Few plants are so well adapted to house
culture as the various species of the cactus
family. For practical purposes they may be
divided into two classes, winter boomers and
summer boomers. The foremost of the lat
ter class are the Epiphyllums (orab's claw cac-
tus). These require attention now, and should
be moved up to the light as soon as the buds
appear. A little extra heat and frequent wa
terings will do them good With care, at
least two months bloom can bo enjoyed from
these interesting plants The summer bloom
ing species of Cereus, Opuntia, Mammllaria,
etc, should be kept entirely dry and only be
watered enough to prevent them from shriv-
cling. One or twice during winter is gene
rally sufficient Most of these curious plants
are natives of countries where no rain falls
for many months in succession, during which
time the plant remains dormant. Under cul-
tivation we must try to produce these condi-
tons as nearly as possible, if we would have
the desired success. They need but little
light during winter, and may be kept in al
most any place where the air is not too damp
and temperature of not less than 5O' can be
maintained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
DOMESTIC HINTS.

Grass stain RemODed,-I thought grass
stain was hopeless. have asked experienced
people several times if anything would take
the stain of green grass from ohildren's cloth
ing, but without gaining the desired informa-
ton until within the last month 10 boiling
water will remove the color. Pour boiling
water through the stain aud it sets the green
coloring matter loose, rinsing il away. tried
it on large stain upon the front of my little
girls white dress, and easily removed every
trace Of the grass, rubbing it a little in the
hot water. Grass stain, if washed with soap
suds, makes drt-oolored mark, and remains
an ugly blot on children's white clothing
Iron Rust Stains.-Squeeze lemon juice
into cup, add pinch of salt and rub the
stain in this. Then wash in clear, tepid wa
ter. Sponge goods that cannot be rubbed.
Lately saw black cashmere badly stained
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
d8NIx AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY, 1880

with yellow spots of iron rust, on the black
silk trimming as well as upon the cashmere.
The color was entirely restored by sponging
with lemon Juice and salt. With some blacks,
however, the matter would be made worse,
and a piece of the material having iron rust
should be tried first
Channel Hands, -The raw winds Of late
autumn often produce in the hands of those
who are much exposed to them that roughness
and cracking of the skin known as chapping.
II nothing is done to prevent, and the person
is Obliged to have his hands frequently wet
and dried, the cracks will often get deep and
be painful. Corn husking is frequently ac-
companied by sore hands from this cause. As
both preoaution and cure for chapped hands
we have used the following with benefit
Wash the hands, and the face also, If II is i'm
clined to chap, with borax water, and after
wards rub with an ointment made by melting
mutton tallow or suet, and then gradually add
ing an equal quantity Of glycerine, stirring
the two together until cool. For the hands
this mixture can be best applied at night, US
ing il freely and warming II in by the fire, az
ter which an old pair Of gloves can be put on
to keep the bodclothes from being soiled, and
also make the skin of the hands softer An
excellent glycerino ointment for chapped
hands is made by melting, with gentle heat,
two ounces of sweet oil of Almonds half an
wax. When melted remove from the stove,
and add gradually one ounce Of glyccrine, and
stir until the mixture is cold. The ointment
can be scented with any perfume to suit the
fancy Keep in wide-necked bottles.
10 Keep Eggs Frtsh Take them daily
from the nest, and pack, small end down in
any clean, non-conducting material, like fine
sand, siftcd coal or wood ashes and put away
in any cool and dry place where the tempera-
ture will not rise above -, or, better, 50 or
CO. Where these conditions are to be attain
ed, preservation in lime water or salt is wholly
unnecessary because lined eggs are at least
hashy if not worthless things, and, finally,
because the air being excluded in the low tenn
perature maintained, eggs will keep sweet and
sound for months. IHdidHd Farmer.
cane and Grape .SHgay. Prof. Kedzie
gives the following valuable bit Of domestic
information: Cane sugar is tao and one half
times as sweet as grape sugar closely allied
to it, and differs so little from it that some
persons cannot distinguish it. by cooking,
the cane sugar may be changed to grape su-
gar, and thus lose its sweetening power.
Some women put the sugar in with mass of
acid fruit to be cooked, and keep cooking aud
adding sugar while it keeps on growing sour
| or. until at last they usc two and one half
| times much sugar rs they need to secure
the desired result The cane sugar has been
changed to grape sugar Now. If the sugar
had been added after the fruit was cooked
much less would have been required, and the
result would have been far more satisfactory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

In the first report of the Massachusetts
Board of Health, DIR. Derby says LAS rule,
well receives drainage from u superficial
circular area whose diameter is from one to
three times the depth of the well, varying
with the character of the SOIL" On this prin-
ciple no well thirty feet deep should have
privy, pig-pen, barnyard or cesspool within
fifty feet of it in any direction, nor should
any slops of the house or refuse of any kind
be thrown upon the surface of the ground in
the area of this circle. How many farms are
there on which this principle is not violated
1t is not a sufficient reply to say that the fam
lily have drank from such wells with impuni-
ty for score or more of years. 1t must be
remembered that when the wells were first
dug the water was pure, but the ground has
been gradually impregnated with foul matter,
which, if it has not already permeoted to the
water will finally reach and contaminate it.
After fatal case of typhoid fever it will be
too late to resort to a crystal spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

In seasons of short crops of hay, we
are often put to it for ways and means to
keep the customary stock through the winter
without their falling away in condition.
have found that much can be saved by keep
ing the stock comfortable, and that smaller
quantity of feed will keep them in condition
than is generally thought necessary. Not
that stock will thrive without food, but that
with proper preparation and kind care other
wise, large saving can be made in hay and
fodder. Every one knows that if animals
are kept warm and otherwise comfortable, it
takes less food. Therefore the first aim
should be to give good warm, well-ventilated
shelter, and keep them clean by suitable lit
ter and one OR two cardings daily. This lat
ter accomplishes an end which few fully real
ize. Then again a considerable saving ia
made by putting feed in the most assimilable
form, so that unnecessary labor of the animal
is saved. All unnecessary exertiOn must be
paid for in food or waste of body.
The labor of communion is, in part, saved
10 the animal by cutting or chatting. In this
way, poorer coarser quality of feed may be
mixed with the better, and made to perform
the offices of the better A larger proportion
is assimilable if cooked, or even well wet
with hot water, and allowed to lie in bulk TO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

The State grange of California at its late
session, passed resolution demanding that
the great interest of agriculture should be
represented in the councils of our nation by
a cabinet officer, and requesting their delega-
ton in Congress to urge the passage of a law
creating cabinet officer to be known as the
Secretary of Agriculture. Similar resolutions
have been passed by the national grange and
by various other State oranges. The Califor.
MIA grange recommends Commissioner lie DUO
for Secretary of Agriculture. Resolutions
were also passed in favor of an inter-ooeanic
canal across the Isthmus, and in favor of the
Regan bill regulating transportation on rail
roads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
1921 THE CULTlVATOR 1871
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

soften for twelve TO twenty -four hours. 1t is
astonishing to SEQ how clean the coarser corn
stalks are eaten when cut and treated in this
way, especially if q little seasoning of salt,
bran or meal be added Straw, swale hay,
and much other coarse fodder which is often
thought of little worth, is thus made to do
valuable service. The value of swale hay for
feed is often greater than il has the credit for,
where properly used. have found that il is
moro economical in purchasing cattle feed, to
invest the larger proportion in concentrated
feed, like corn meal shorts bran, etc, rath-
err than buy fine hay. Stock not only does
better, but the money saving is not inconsid-
cradle. Hay cannot be taken from NOV,
carted to n distance and again unloaded with
out larger per cent. of waste than is general
ly supposed W. H. White in Go. GentLe-
1Juu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

OF disordeted liver, the bilious need expect to de-
rive no permanent relief from the Of caomel blu
pi, or the bArUarOus cAthartics now happily losing
ground In general aud professional estimation. These
rasp, eOnVulse aud weaken the system but Hostetrr
stomach Btters relieve, regulate and invgorAte it,
Those signiheAnt pains in the liver, the saffron hue
which its arrangement communicates TO the skin, the
impurity Of the blood constipation furred condition
VI the tongue, aud contamination Of the breath which
result from bihousness, are entirely speedily and
pleasantly removed by this ben ut Alternative which
Is likewise potent remedy for ehils aud fever aud
Its best preventive. While the system Is regulated an
purified 1t Is also thoroughly nVigorAted by this ~.
perAtively hne medicine, which IL Of botanic origin
and contains none but salutary ingredients. The
medl cal fraternity highly commend Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

The CULTIVATION AND COUNTRY GENTLE
MAN, the prospectus Of which appears in our
advertising columns to-day, is undoubtedly
the most complete and comprehensive agri-
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Especial attention is called to the fact that
the publishers will present TO every advance
paying subscriber for next year a copy of
their illustrated Annual Register of Rural AZ.
fairs, for 1881, book Of IA pages aud over
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.

The real estate known as the Tyler property aua,.
ed North Main street in the village Of Brattlebors
facing the common on the north and Terrace stred
on the east 30 that It's view cannot be- DISTRACTED
The property f. surrounded with shrubbery and large
shade trees, and the buildings thereon consist Of
two-story dwelling house and barn slated roofs This
property be bought at price low that the pur
chaser can II he choose remove the buildings there
FROM leaving very large corner lot suitable for two
small building lots very desirable large lot To-
Gated in Of the very best portions Of the flourish
ing village Of Bratteboro. S. y. HERRICK
BrattleborO, July p, 1880. tf3l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

laugh exposes them. In order not to be ashamed u
them, let Us use that standard deutfrice SOZODOST
which Is sure to keep them white and spoiless. No
tartar ca eucrusi them, cAnker affect the enamel
no species Of decay infest the dental bone II 5000
DON'T Is regularly used. II is botanical prepara-
ton, and its beneficial Effects the teeth aud gums
are marvellous, IS It removes all discolorAtions aud
renders the gums hard and rosy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

LNARM FOR SALE. The subscriber find.
Il ing it necessary, on account Of advanced age 10
dispose Of his place. now offers for sale bis farm d.
uated one mile south Of West 1Ownsheud containing
500 acres, Of which 65 meadow, 30 pasture AMI
the balance timber land, which there b. est mate
Of 10000 feet pine, large quantities Of poplar white
birch, oak, ash, hemock maple beech and butternut
House 2-story, 30I4O, with 2015O; one barn SJ1CJ
30X35, with cellar under both grain barn isrl
all in good repair, supplied with pure water from
neyer-falng spring probably have the beet variety
Of fruit in the vicinity, consisting Of apples uears
peaches grapes, currants, raspberries and strawbr
ries. full set Of farming tools sold with the place
II wanted. Price $1,000, aud there is timber enough
within IL mile of railroad to pay for the place at gc
cord. No pay down required, provided good secur.
ty IL given. att NATHAN PIERCE
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SALEM LEAD COMPANY,
SALEM MAGE

Warranted PURE WHITE LEAF. We'll known
throughout New England as the WHITEST, FINEST,
and BEST.
LEAD PIPE Of any size OF thickness
LEAD TAPE, SIS in. wide, on reels for Curtain
Sticks
LEAD RIBBON, from l.? to inches wide, on
reels for Builders.
At Lowest market price for goods of equal quality
q. +. THOMPSON 4 Co. Auepts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05

1t seems to be matter of surprise to some
of the Vermont men that Justin Dartt a
farmer, representative from Weathersfeld,
should have filed the Speakers chair accept
ably, week before last. We see no reason
why farmer should not make as good pre-
siding officer as a lawyer.-ADl. Cultipator
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-11-05
LOOK HEREI

LNXPECTING that my strawberry field will claim
IL my time for few years, offer for rent one Of
the most pleasant convenient stores IN the county
Aud not only IL 1t pleasant situation but to Of
the right stamp fine class Of rsndy-pay custom
are assured. Will sell my goods to whoever rent TO-
II they so desire II the store is not rented soon
10 close out before next summer, offer for sale my
large and varied stock Of goods at from to Is per
cent below my usual selling price. Come one, come
ALL aud the bargains have TO offer in Dress Goods
Hats aud Caps, Clothing, Croekery, etc, etc.
Also, for sale this fall and next spring, quantity Of
the cele rated "Crescent Seeding" strawberry plants
fne strong roots at one dollar a hundred. This is
one Of the most prodigious bearerswe have.
A. r. PIERCE.
West Townshend, Vt, oct. Is, 1880. ~