The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1884-02-14

linseed oil and stir IN palgeri2ed charcoal to
the consistency of paint. Put q coat of this
over the timber, and there Is not a man that
will live to see it rot.
BREEDS or POULTRY.
A member of the Western New York Far
mers' Club says that he woala change focks
often Brahnlas are good, gentle, quiet but per-
sistent sitters. Likes I4eghorns very well, but
Plymouth Rocks suit best OF all. Has q dozen
hens which nearly keeps his family in eggs the
year round. They are healthy; never had one
sick. Brahnas were often sick. Would giyca
great variety of food; wheat screenings are
good, and all kinds of table scraps are good,
with the exception of pickles. Plymouth Rocks
are of good SIZE and their meat is good. Eggs
are large and of good quality. There is great
Inference in quality OF eggs from different
breeds. Food affects the quality OF eggs.
THE KUnARA.
This is the name Of a kind CT sweet pototo
which early voyagers TO New Zealand found
was cultivated with care by the native Maories
Of that country. 1t is called Coacolcutts chry-
solyAi2uS and may probably be only race of
the sweet potato so widely grown in warm
countries. 1t is SAID to be an excellent vege-
table, having favor of q good sweet potato,
but does not attain so largo size. There are
many varieties OF it, different IN their colors
and eating qualities. Ib may prove to be of q
common sweet potato.
LIME FOR PLUM TREES
To the Editor NATIONAL TRIBUNE:
In your issue of the oath inst. see q COM
plant Of r. n Patterson, Mansfield, Ohio, that
his Wild Goose plum trees would bloom, and,
after setting the fruit would drop off, ! have
always had the same experience; but two years
ago | read of a simple remedy or preventive
which have tried, and have since that raised
good plunls. | will give the remedy, but am
not able to explain why it IS successful. In
spring, after the plum trees have blossomed
and the fruit begins to set, remove the soil
around the roots to the depth OF three inches
and circumference of three feet. l then fill
in plentifully with air-slacked lime, and then
cover it with the soil took away.
/ have only one idea as to this remedy: that
the strength of the lime is taken through the
tree and fruit, and makes it, therefore, disa-
greeable for the curculiqyto work on.
CHARLES L. j. BARTH,
lola, KAN. McCook Post, No. 81.
SEED CATALOGUES RECEIVED.
Smiths Seed Catalogue, No. 1913 Market street,
Phaadephia.-Gir. Smith is not unknown to the
seed trade, having been connected for over a
quarter of century with lei. A. Dreer. His
list embraces a wide range of seeds, tubers,
bulbs. &C., for the vegetable garden, the flower
garden, ana the farm, WITH improved toOiS anu
implements of all necessary kinds.
Locetfs Illustrated Catalogue, Little silper, NJ J.
Mr. Lovett is still in bhe foremost rank as an
introducer Of good things. The JesSica grape,
Atlantic strawberry and the HauselI raspberry
are new. Although the latter was introduced
last year, it is still worthy of being considered
g new thing. 1t has gwen entire satisfaction
everywhere according to testimonials pre-
scented.
Peter Henderson C Co.'S Manual of Everything
for the Gdrden-This is issued by one of the
best-known firms in the country, and it is only
Justice to state that no house in the trade main
tains a better reputation for accuracy in the
articles dealt in, or for superiority in their
merits. The long and most successful expert
ence of the senior member of the firm as
practical cultiyator, and his intimate knowl-
edge of seeds and plants, has established d rep
utation second to 10 other in this country, and
which is turned to good advantage In the bust
ness of the firm.
This 5fanual is one Of the most complete in
its details, and embraces everything of value
to the borticulturist. Many novelties and new
things are noted, such as the White Plume
celery.
EoTELETs.
The disease called ycllows in the peacl
| tree may be considered as a disease similar t.
/ llisst Ui UiOoh pOls0HlHS III ~uiiIAtI5-- dill tx
ample of vegetable pyamia.
i'm the southern paEt of Deyonshire. Eng
| land, orange trees are trained against walls
/ and are covered with straw mats during winter
Some of these trees have fourished for cen
| tury.
We buy about one million dollars worth o
sugar from other countries, and grow large
/ surplus of grain, which is exported. When TIL.
| sorghum culture is properly systematised it I
| less grain.
The chief honey producing plants in south
ern New England are yellow willow, skunf
cabbage, fruit-tree blossoms, hard and sof
maple flowers, the small fruit plants, linden
flowers, golden rod and asters. Sirup fed Il
bees does not make honey; twill strip still
Lime possesses caustic or disorganizin.
properties. five wrap lump of lime in
| newspaper, or in piece OF cloth, we VIII find
in short time, on unwrapping it, that TIN
cloth or paper falls to pieces-it is rotten. s.
in tanning, the hair is easily rubbed from hide
that have been stepped in a solution of lime.
Material used for bedding cattle may b
much improved by passing it through the cut
ting machine This not only adds to the com
fort of the animal, but on account of its create
power OF absorption, aids greatly in the matte
of cleanliness. 1t also makes a.better manur
| when thus divided, and can be more uniforml.
spread over the ground,
A process has recently been perfected il
| France for saving and cleaning the oil that
taken from the wool of sheep in cleaning.
is valuable for lubrieating purposes. The fine
wooded sheep have wool which is very rich il
oil, but it has hitherto been regarded ass
much waste, and detracting as much from vafu
Of the fleece as an equalweight of dirt
In packing pork, the chief requisites ar
pure salt and freeing the meat from every tain
Of blood. The pieces of pork should be packed a
closely as possible. After a few weeks, if an
scum rises on the surface of the brine, it shoul
be cleaned ont and the SHRINE boiled, so that al
impurities may be removed. II pork Is to b
kept all summer, twice boiling the brine ma
be necessary.
Few cultivators realize the wonderous re
productive power of weeds. A single mullei
stalk will produce seeds enough to plant man
acres. Weeds should never be allowed to seet
Killing weeds while they are young is til
most economical method ofkeeping them down
An hours work with rake or harrow once
week will kill and prevent the growth of weed
aud this should be done whether weeds are I
be seen or not
There is a growing inclination against tn
use of arsenical mixtures for destroying insects
Instances of poisoning from eating cabbages an
other vegetables which had been busted wit
Paris green. during the growing season to XII
caterpillars have been recorded, and it is Yer
certain that deaths have occurred which hay
not been recorded. Tobacco liquor, whalc-o
soap and quassia water arc safe and effectu;
insect destroyers
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS