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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1889.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

SELECTED-The Chinese Tea Plant, Pages 357,
$685. Garden the Year Round, 1858; New
Peach, 35S; An Expert on Transplanting and
Pruning, $50; Application of Lime to the
Soil, 800.
CORRESP SPONDENCE-Florida Year Book. 358
The Price of Money, 1858; The Gulf Stream
359; The Shipman Vineyards, 359; Borers in
Guava Bushes. 1862; Mr.. Belby Discaims Per-
sonaity, 362.
EDITORIAL-Cutivation of Pyrethrum, Lucre-
tia Dewberres Timely Hints for Farmers and
Others, Cotton Seed Cotton Seed Meal,
Answers to Correspondents. Pages 1862, 1863
FLORAL-The Reply of the Flowers, Aquatics
and Aquatic Gardens, Nelumbium Luteum,
Moss Roses. .............P Page 361
HOUSEHOLD-Light H Housekeepng, Centennials
Preserving Rose Leaves, French Candy, Tight
Kings Rage 564
POULTRY-Ducks in Florida, Free Range Un-
necessary, Duck Raising. Page 365
FLORIDIANA Page 355
LITERARY-Another'sC Crime, Page 366-367; An
others View of Him. S67; THE PUzzLER, 367.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12
Mr.. Bielby Disclaims Personality.
DR.. HEATH.
Geneva, Florida.

Editor Florida Agriculturist:
Your foot note to the article on 'sJudg-
ing Citrus Fruits by HI. E. Van Deman.
in the AGRIcULTURIsT of May 5th, is acor-
rect inference, l, in my former article,
simply criticised an essay which, having
been read before the American Pomologi-
cal Association, and having been given to
the press, became public property. had
no reason to suppose it's author was not
an honest and sincere man. thank YOU
for your perception of the spirit in which
the article in question was written.
AS for the last production of the Pomol-
ogist of the Department of Agriculture of
the United States, it is impossible to at
tempt to answer. Very truly,
c. F. A. BlELBY.
DeLand, Fla, June 5, 1889.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

FLoRIDA's best citizens are those who,
as nearly as possible, live in Florida, not
only stay here winter and summer, but
produce or purchase what they need with
in the borders of the State. Our people
should remember that they can help build
up the wealth and industries of the State
by patronizing home industries in the
State, which, when fully developed, will
add to it's wealth.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

of seed, so he gets 400 pounds OF meal
for his hulls and oil.
Let us look at itfrom achemical stand
point. Two tons of seed "a 900 pounds)
has 45.6Opounds phosphoric acid, 12l.2O
pounds ammonia. 1920 pounds potash.
One ton meal $4,000 pounds) has $500
pounds phosphoric acid, 172.O0 ammo
MIA, 1920 pounds potash. Valuing these
as fertilizers are valued. the seed would be
worth $23.29 for the two tons and the
meal $30.77 for the one ton. The farmer
thereby makes $7.49 by the transaction.
We must notforget that in the exchange
we lost one ton of vegetable matter in
the hull, so this must be replaced by rak-
ing of leaves or any vegetable matter to
be had on the farm.
FORMULA FOR CoMPosTs-UsING SEED.
Pounds
Stable manure ....,................... 900
Ammoniated phosphate. 800
Cotton 400
USING MEAL.
Acl0 pnospnaUe 6OO
SuaDle manure 6OO
900
STABLE MANURE
Acid nbosnbate sVO sOO
Stable manure mot yard scrapings 900
900
A CHEAP MANURE.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

plant is isinexpensive, but the manipulation
of the leaves in order to get them into a
condition for use is an operation both te-
dious and expensive, and for that reason
the cultivation of the tea plant would not
prove very profitable. Still it would
probably pay every one to raise enough
for family use.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

This week we devotea considerable por-
tion of our space to the reproduction of
a report of theDepartment of Agriculture
on the "Chinese Tea Plant" This plant
has been quite extensively grown as far
north as South Carolina, and that it will
thrive in Florida has been proven often
by those who have given It's cultivation
any attention. The cultivation of the tea
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12
Cultivation of the PYrethrum.


Several weeks ago unpublished asketch
of Dalmatian farm in California, and
since then have had several inquiries con-
cerning the cultivation of Pyrethrum
roseum and Pyrethrum cinerarc@folium,
and the production Of the pyrethrum
powder-our 'insect powder" of COM
merce.
There seems to be but little doubt that
the Pyrcthrum cinerare@folium could be
successfully grown in Florida, as our soil
and climate are particularly fitted for it,
An authority on the subject says that the
soil best adapted to it's cultivation should
be silicious and dry. Moisture and the
presence of clay is injurious, the plant
being extremely sensitive to an excess of
water, and wouldin such caseperish i'm
mediately.
The seeds should beplanted during May
or June, or earlier if desired, and if the
season is favorable, the earlier the better.
The seeds should be planted in seed beds,
and the beds frequently watered until the
seeds gerninate. After the plants have
attained a sufficient size they are trans
planted about twenty inches apart in
their permanent place. The plant is a
second year. The blooming season in
this latitude would be from May to Sep
tember. No particular cultivation is re-
quired or necessary. The ground should
be kept free of weeds, and fertilized occa-
sionally, if the land is unusually poor
DR.. J. G. Neal, of Alachua county, has
grown the Pyrethrum roseum successfully
and without difficulty, as have also many
others throughout the South, and in fact
nearly every section of the Union where it
has been tried. 1t was the opinion of the
Department of Agriculture some years
since that the Pyrethrum would thrive and
prove profitable On our light sandy soil,
which is always free from it's greatest enc
my-water.
The powder is manufactured from the
flower buds of the plant. These heads
should be gathered during dry weather,
just before they open. They must not
be exposed to the sun or to artificial heat,
but carefully dried under cover, and then
packed tightly in sacks ready to ship to
the manufacturers. The stalks are also
utilized, after the blooming season is
over. They are cut about four inches
from the ground dried in the same man.
ner as the blossoms, and mixed with
them in the proportion of their weight.
At different times the Department of
Agriculture has distributed seeds, but
presume they have none on hand now.
The Buhach Producing and Manufacture
ing Company, of Atwater, California,
have several hundred acres devoted to
Pyrethrum, and perhaps seeds could be
obtained from them.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12
Notice to Subscribers.

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TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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RB-To insure insertion, all advertisements for
this paper must be received by 10 o'clock Monday
morning of each week.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

We have received of H. w. Reed & Co.,
of Waycross. Ca, their price list of fruit
trees for fall and winter delivery. See
their advertisement elsewhere.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

Entered at the pos6offceat DeLand, Florida. as
Second Class matter.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

OWING to an accident to our instru-
ments, our Local Weather Bulletin does
not appear this week.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12

were full of fruit, just commencing to
ripen. If they will do this well when left
to take care of themselves they certainly
would improve with proper cultivation.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-06-12
TERMS.
ADVERTISING RATES

Rates for advertising furnished on application
by letter or in person.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
APastOral Poe m,

The sermon Of Rev. Marquis has at
tracted the attention of the Chicago
press, and the Herald of this morning
says of it editorially:
Rev. Dr. Marquis attacked the dance in
an eloquent discourse at Rock Island or
Sunday. To shock his ruling elders, he
painted the following picture:
The hour is late. There is delicious
intoxication of motion and music
perhaps of wine-in the blood. There
is a strange. confused sense of be.
ing individually observed among
so many while yet the natural
noble shame which guards the purity OF
man and woman alone together is absent.
Such Is the occasion, and still hour after
hour the dance whirls its gay kaleido
scope around, bringing hearts so near tina,
they almost beat against each other, mix
ing the warm breath together, darling
the fire of electricity between the
meeting fingers, flushing the face and
lighting the eyes with quick language.
Many people still believe that ancien,
story of the missionary who preached fire
and birthstone on Greenland's icy noun
| taius. As he depicted the Internal heats,
his auditors joy increased. II they
could be sure of growing warm after
death. they would risk getting too much
OF il. missionaries notwithstanding.
Rev. DIR. Marquis has offered too FREE
rein to his imagination. He has beer
reading 1.-The Quick or the Dead" HI
will provoke his entire congregation Il
the dance.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
s,c,ab,,,,x n, ncardstown.

Mylo Lee, the erstwhile Rock Island
boy. has been distinguishing himself in a
society way at Beardstown. The Enter
prise of that city of Saturday last says:
In honor OF Miss Kate Clark, of Ash
land. and the a1fable day clerk Of the
Park House. Nh. Mylo Lee, the parlors of
this noted tavern were so arranged Thurs
day evening that 1t would make the fay
ored ones forgetful of home and fireside,
while enjoying the hospitality. of the
good natured landlords. The incandes-
cent rays of the electric light never shown
brighter on the smiling faces of the fair
sex than upon This occasion. All who
were fortunate enough to be pres ,nt en-.
joyed themselves to the fullest extent, and
when old man Time" pointed to the hour
of 10 it indicated that the repast was
ready, and that the lads and lassies should
give thanks. and the party proceeded to
the dining room and partook of the fines,
supper ever served at the Park House.
At 11:30 the party babe each other 6
hearty goodnight, hoping to meet again
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Mr.. G. W. Kidd. citizen of New York
accompanied BY E. II. Cover. of Chicago
the latter assistant general freight agen,
of the c., r. I. & P. road, is spending
the day in the city the guests Of the Rock
Isla nd Citizens Improvement association
The significance of the visit will be showr
in all probability by valuable and ex'
tensive acquisition to Rock Island indus
tries.
The Rock Island Citizens Improve
ment association has the information tina
1t is to receive proposition from tn,
new projectors of the new wooden mil
the latter part of this week or the frs
of next.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
sad News.

Poormsster Chss. Engel received dis.
tressing news this morning from Fergus
Falls, MINI. The news. though not
wholly unexpected. was no less sad and
hard to bear, and was to the effect that
his son, Rev. Chas. Engel, died at that
place Of Inflammation of the bowels after
two weeks illness. The deceased was Q
most exemplary young man, was born in
Rock Island thirty.one years ago, was
reared and schooled here. and had many
warm friends here. He was minister in
the German Lutheran churah. He leaves
wife aud three children. Mrs Engel
was with her son when he died and is on
her way to Rock Island with the remains
which will be inferred tomorrow after,
noon, with services at the German Luth'
eran church at Q o'clock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
BRIEELETS.

Boneless ham at F. G. Yorng's.
Cocoanuts and bananas at Mays.
Try Perfection -four. sold at Mays.
Boys wear way down at the NJ. & Z.
Smoked hslibut at G. G. Truesdale's.
A rsttler IS boys suit at the NJ s. <.
,, Pants down-in price-at the NJ. & K
Boys clothing down-in price, at the
NJ. & K.
81 pants for Sc so at Simon s. Mosen-
| felder's
Big reductions in boys clothing, at the
NJ. & K.
Oranges, 20 cents per dozen. at F. G.
Young's.
Mr.. JIM. Christy, of Des Moines, is
in the city.
Two below zero this mornng--coldesi
of the season.
rs cent pants for 25 cents at Simon &
Mosenfelder's.
Fresh chickens and turkeys at G. c.
Truesdale's.
so cent pants for is cents at Simon s.
Mosenfelder's.
Broken crackers, cents per pound, a,
F. 6. Young's.
The pants sale Is booming at Simon &
Mosenfelder's.
Choice celery just received at c. C.
Truesdale's.
Choice bananas and Malaga grapes al
G. G. Truesdale's.
Mr.. Chss Blanchard has gone to Ne.
brsska on business.
The Spring Cove toboggan slide is in
fine condition now
Fresh spinach. lettuce and parsley in
the morning at c. Q. Truesdsle's.
Boys long pants suits At 81. IS. $500
to 81 60-s RATHER for % at NJ. & KS.
Boys flannel shirts, all wool, only 80
cents. at the assignee sale of Robinson &
Taliaferro.
Compare prices of breeches at the M :.
& K.-a saving of from 10 to IS per cent
guaranteed.
Don't wear patched pants when you
can buy $3.50 pants for So at Simon s
Mosenfelder's.
Some of those $3.50 pants at Simon &
Mo senfelder's pants sale are very hand
some patterns.
DR.. W. T. Magill is in Chicago. attend
ing the anniversary meeting of the Chi
cago Dental Society.
Mr.. Clark Connolly, of Sioux City, is
In town on visit to his parents. Major
and Mrs. II. G. Connolly.
N. & K. are preparing for their spring
opening of boys clothing and shoes-al
winter wear at reduced prices.
Mr.. Sewall Dodge has sold his Second
avenue residence for $1.700 and pur.
chased the Heinsfurter property fol
90, 900. He will make extensive improve,
ments in his new purchase before making
| it his home.
DR.. Gait is in receipt of a fine box oil
raisins from Billy" Bernhauer, the erst'
while barber, now located near Fres no
Cal. Bernhauer is running fruit farm.
and from the sample sent here. he is evil
IDENTITY meeting with good success.
/ The case OF Hugh Becker vs.. Capt. D
F. Dorrance was settled yesterday in tn,
district court at Davenport. Capt
Becker claimed that $500 was due hin
from Capt. Derrsnce. Capt. Dorrsnc,
claimed that he owed Becker som,
amount between 800 and $500. TIT
settlement showed that it was $178.75-
and Capt Dorrance paid it. Capt. D
will run the steamer Irene d. and Capt
Becker the steamer Pilot the comm,
season.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

The West End Progressive Euchrt
club was nicely entertained by Mr.. ant
Mrs. W. s. Knowlton last evening.
The Down Town Progressive Euchrt
club had a pleasant meeting at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Koehle
Monday night.
Mrs. w. II. Judge gave pleasan
afternoon reception yesterday.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
Re Consistent Then.

Davenporters always come to this side
OF the river when they want anything
good Union.
What is the objection then to giving
them a frst-class street car line to enable
them to come over and get some of these
good thines-just as we are going to do2
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

"ArOund the World In Eighty Days.
Tonight Mr.. w. j. Jennings famous
dramatic version of Jules Verne's play
Around the World in 80 Days" is to be
presented at Harper's theatre. The play
was produced at Davenport last night
and gave the good satisfaction. 1t
will be greeted by big house tonight.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
A,r.n,,or xn,eht, Of py,h !,

Ausntior, knights Of Pyth ~.
Officers and members of St Paul lodge
are requested to be present this (Wednes-
day) evening. Copferring of the rank of
Knight. Visiting KniRh's cordially iu>
vited GEO b. STEBBINs, @. g.
F. HoDaEs, K R. IS.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
The Library Board.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board of library directors was held Mon>
day evening. There were present. Pres.
ident Connolly. Secretary Southwell and
Directors Pleas ants, Larkin and Thomas.
The librarians report. for the month was
read and appro we'd as follows:
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

The Jersey Lily has become quite
famous for her beauty. and she means to
keep it. too, for, hasn't she learned In the
great United States to cure colds with
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrups
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Feb. fired Shrader to William
Kurth, lot g. block 20, Chicago addition,
Rock Island, $3.50.
Mary j Brown ct al to Stephen Brav>
ton, pts of tracts in sections 6, 7, II and
30. 16 1w.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Geo. W. Esrhart. captain of police.
Baltimore. Md, said:-"I have used Sal.
walton Oil and found it Q most excellent
remedy. 1t has my hearty recommends
ton"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
IMPORTANT ISSUES.
Those That Are Agitating the Pub
lie Mind.

Some OF the Matter Which Received
the Attention Of the Council Mon
day NiEht-Grave Sanitary Condt'
lions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Complexion powder is an absolute me-
cessity Of the refined toilet in this eli
mate. Pozzoni's combines every element
of beauty and purity.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Hoods Sarsaparills cures catarrh by
expelling impurity from the blood. which
is the cause of the complaint. Give it a
trial.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
NHERIFF'S SALE.

By virtue OF an execution and fee bill No. 62s7
issued out Of the clerks once Of the circuit court
OF Rock stand county, and state Of Illinois, and
to me directed. whereby N commanded to make
tanned sgaiaft Patrick Qufnlsn and in favor of
Alice Quinlan, out Of the lands tenements, goods
and chattels OF the said defendant, Patrick Quin.
Ian, have levied upon the following property.
(13) in Chicago or lower addition to the city Of
Rock Island In county Of Rock Island and state OF
illinois.
Therefore, according tosaid command. I shall ex
for sale ct public auction all the right title and
interest Of the above named Pstrick Quinlan In and
TO the above described property, on Thursday, ths
18Th day OF February, 1852 ct O'Clock p. Ct ths
north door Of the court house in the city OF Roch
Island. In the county Of Rock Island and state Of
Illinois, for cash In hand % satisfy said execution
and fee bill
Dated st ROCK Island this 9th DAY Of February
] A. D. 1850. T. s sILVIS,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
For SAFE.

A good two story brick house for sale
cheap, 10 good repair 10 lower part of the
city. Also vacant lot in same locality
Enquire of E. E PARMKNTER. lawyer.
Postof1ce block.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

The followiny bills were allowed:
A. G. McClug & Co., 1915; Mitchell
& Lynde, $50; David Don, 81 90; Rock
Island Electric Light Co, $21; Bijou
News depot, SIS; Kramer & Bleuer.
SO 90; Library Bureau. $f026; Rock
Island Gas Co., 81 40; expenses, % 90.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
ON DECK.

We shall be to the front this week with
or usual big bargains for this season of
the year
Fruit of the loom, muslin II cents,
Oimiledl.
O4(21 yds wide) sheetings, l69c.
IS IN. brown muslin, SIC.
Wamsutta cambrics. better than Ions
da'e. all week at 81 cents per yard.
Robe and furniture prints 80 cents.
Dress style prints. full standard count,
4ic.
viii also open standard indigo prints.
a cents.
Big lot of Turkey red table linens will
ne opened AT % and IS cents yard.
Large new lines, table linens, napkins.
towels, crashes, etc, at prices 10 please
yon
Other lines of new domestics, both
staple and fancy. are being received. and
fresh bargains will be added each day.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Warner, n. H.. with . population of
over 1900. has not had death in Eve
months.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
THE FARMERS SCHOOL.
An Interesting Meeting at Taylor
Ridge.

A Number or Thoughtful Papers Read
and Discussed sonnet thing About
Butter and Butt rine..-Apples..
The Next Meeting.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Subscribe for the Daily Argus.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06
FREE
McCABE BROS.
Are before you with their annual
r r. III
DISTRIBUTION OF
VALENTINES.

On Tuesday q. M. February 5. at
O'Clock sharp we will commence a free
distribution of 1900 comic valentines,
Zone to each customer)
Also at the same hour We will place on
sale our stock of valentines for the season
1880. 200 card valentines at SC. worth
10. Our &c lace valentines are worth 5.
our DC ones are worth 10 cents.
Our &c ones are worth 10. and our 10c
ones are worth 30 and % cents. First
callers always get best selections.
Our book department is now supplied
with the Dore Bible Galleries. Paradise
Lost and Dante's Inferno. Remember all
are illustrated by Gustave Dore.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-02-06

Of the remainder of the programme fol
the Milan meeting, your correspondent
has not yeet been informed.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A. Evansville, Ind.
Special Dispatch TO The AppeaI.

spccinI Dspnich 10 The Appeal.
EvANsvILLT, Ind, May 1.-THE Golden
Rule left for New Orleans at 10 o clock this
morning in good condition with 800 tons,
including 100 tons added here, and had adj
vices Of sufficient freight at way points TO
I'LL out She wired her agents ut Cairo that
sh. would want only limited amount of
traffic at that point. The DcSoto wired her
arrival at 10 o'clock tonight. She will add
here passengers and moving plumber 20 the
value OF 500. The regulars went out on
time today with fair cargoes. The Nesbit,
from Tennessee River, had full tripof lum-
Der and peanuts, and returned with light
freight list but loaded with excursionists.