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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
Setting Fig Cuttings.

very popular method of setting the
cuttings of the fig in France and in some
portions of the South is as follows:
After the ground is well prepared, make
a narrow trench from an inch to an inch
and half deep, and then drive into the
ground the cutting to the depth of about
seven inches. Bend the upper part of the
cutting down in the trench and cover
with earth to the level of the ground, and
fasten in this position with prongs or
staples. Then bend the top of the cut
ting upward until it protr1des from the
ground several inches. Make a small
excavation in the soil around that por-
tion of the cutting which protrudes from
the ground, and fill it with pine straw, to
keep the soil underneath moist.
Another method is to bend down the
branches of the trees in the early spring
and bury a portion OF them, leaving the
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13

done with any of the machines used by
the manufacturers of fertilizers.
A ton of 1000 pounds of cotton-seed
meal can be purchased from the mills in
the various portions of Georgia at this
time for $22 per ton, or onea and one-tenth
cents per pound.
Acid phosphate has made general adj
vance this season as have also other COM
merciaI fertilizers. But it can be pur-
chased and delivered for about $15 $16
per ton. xss9
Estimating the acid phosphate at three.
fourths of cent per pound, we find that
this material in ton of fertilizer will
amount to 1865 pounds at three-fourths
of a cent per pound, making $1O.23. The
cotton-seed meal 666 pounds at lilo
cents per pound equals $732, by adding
them both together we find the cost OF
material of such fertilizer will be $17.55,
to which add 25 cents per ton for mixing
and to this add 20 cents per ton for loss,
and we have $1S cash that represents the
cost of fertilizer equal to the best in the
market
He says he isnot put at great disadvan-
tage in comparing such a ton Of fertilizer
with that usually sold in the market by
reason of the costly components. Nearly
all of the fertilizers sold in Georgia are
mixed with cheap salt called kainit,
worth generally less than $12 pei ton.
Sometimes cheaper substances are used
and small amount of some costly mate
rial, such as sulphate OF ammonia, or
dried blood is added, to give scent to the
fertilizer, but the amount is SO small that
it amounts to very little practically.
One OF the advantages with a fertilizer
like the above is that the farmer knows
just what he is using, which is not always
the case with the commercial article.
Aside from the difference in price, this is
the chief consideration.
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extremity of the limb a foot or SO above
the soil. Fasten the branch in this posi-
tion with forked stick and press the
earth firmly upon the buried part. In a
very short time the portion Of the limb
under the soil will take root and the limb
can then be severed. The cuttings are
then ready to transplant at any time.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13

growth. This is always true when the
soil becomes negative factor and exer-
cises merely mechanical function, sup
porting the trees i'll their position, and
affording only or for most part medium
for artificial nourishment.
Soils, in a state of nature, have suffi-
cient vitality to producevegetation, with
constantly increasing fertility. Ground
left to natural processes does not con-
tinually become poorer and poorer.
There is no wastage in such cases. The
plant food, eliminated from the soil by
the action of heat, light, air and moisture,
goes to nourish the vegetable growth
that, at all times, covers the surface, and
in turn every blade of grass and every
green leaf is just as steadily absorbing
from atmosphere and rainfall other ele-
ments to be retained to the SOIL Each
successive growth in it's life and subse-
quent decay carries back to the soil more
than it takes from it, and thus the
ground grows richer in humus from year
to year.
In contrast with this stands the prac-
tice' of man; he grows plants, not to re-
turn them to the soil, but to feed and
clothe himself They are taken absolute
ly from the soil. But there must be
limit somewhere. The plant food is ex-
hausted, and the plant will no longer
thrive. The soil refuses to give, for the
reason that it has nothing left to give.
The cultivation that is ever taking and
never giving must at last come to the
end of it's rope.
AS a remedy for this the cultivation of
green crops between the rows is recon-
mended We say cultivation" advisedly,
for no cultivation is required, and the
soil if left alone will produceits own crop,
drawing it's substance largely from the
atmosphere, which, Is returned to the
soil in due season, will benefit it in re-
markable degree.
These things we say, and countless
others of equal Importance the would-be
tiller OF the soil should learn before he
spends his time and money in profitless
experiments. The school of experience, of
course, is an excellent one, but it is too
expensive for the average man. What
then? He must resort to the never fail
ing springs of information-the agricult-
ural press.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13

The Department of Agriculture recon-
mends as a goodIiquid manure forwater-
ing plants, twelve gallons of water and
four pounds OF Peruvian guano. Mix
well, and allow to stand twenty-four
hours. Draw off the water, and as the
guano will not all dissolve, it can be
used on;e or twice more.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
China Berries as a Fertilizer and In
secticide.

In some parts of the South, where the
common ''China" trees grow luxuriantly
(and it grows as well in Florida as any
where), the farmers prize the berries very
highly. In the spring, when they fall
from the tree, they are carefully raked up,
put in barrels and preserved for future
use.
From these berries an excellent quality
of soap is made, but their usefulness not
by any means ceases there, as they are
considered an excellent fertilizer and in
secticide.
They are often applied to growing
plants subject to the ravages of preda-
tory vermin, in their natural state, and
their efficacy is proven by their continued
and constant use.
However, they aremore recommonlyc
posted with other matter, and act in the
dual capacity OF a fertilizer and insecti-
eide
The farmer generally makes a large box
or tight pen, into which he dumps q
quantity OF vegetable matter, such as
old potato vines, peanut tops, etc. On
this he places whatever hen-house manure
he may have. To this he adds ashes and
his China berries. This is thoroughly
mixed, and the slops and soapsuds from
the house and kitchen poured upon it.
Cotton-seed is also quitefrequently added
to the heap.
This compost is most generally used on
melons, cucumbers and kindred plants, :
and is always satisfactory and effective,
as plants so fertilized are never bothered
by the worms and bugs.
Those OF our farmers who have the ber-
RES (and many farmers in the middle and
northern sections of the State ehavethem
would do well to give it trial, as the ex-
pense and trouble of making it is very
little.
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The cultivation of the caper (capparis
spinosa) has met with considerable sue
cess in Louisiana, although frosts are
too frequent to make it entirely success
full or profitable. Havean of our South
Florida gardeners tried it?
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
Learn Your Business.

Ill lIIS duNdHCeu dS0, lie HILL WHO
sneers at scientific farming and "bool
farming" so-called, is classed as fossil
and one who does not keep abreast of the
times.
There is as much science in farming as
in any other business or occupation. But
the purely scientific farmer will probably
never succeed in any very remarkable de
gree; neither will the individual who does
not bring to the relief Of his over-taxed
muscles the resources of well filed and
well balanced brain. Those of our far.
rners who have made the happy combina-
tion OF brain and muscle are the ones who
succeed.
The man who comes to Florida and
attempts to achieve success by tilling the
soil, before he has learned the conditions
and requirements of the same, is most
generally apt to fail. Before he makes a
single step he should first ''learn his busi-
ness.'' This it is impossible for him to do
unless he learns it from the once despised
''books, or those great teachers the pa
pers.
This matter of studying the Florida
soil before going head and ears into the
business is an important question, and
many failures attributed, to other than
the true cause-ignorance of the cultiva-
tor-are made.
Speaking OF the abuse of the soil, SO
common in Florida, the Southern Sun
wisely remarks that two or three years oi
onstant cultivation, without allowing a
arcen sprig to grow, and without resort
10 fertilizers, will deplete the richest soil
until it will scarcely raise COW pea. Both
observation and experiment have proved
this to be true. Constant stirring of the
soil is constant irritation, and this, in a
climate as warm as ours the greater part
of the year, means the rapid evaporation
and volitilization of the nutritive elements
of the soil-in ordinary phrase, they
"bleach out" A fair opportunity is also
OHuo given 1CA CIIO WooH1uS away VI Iuc
organic matter that lies lightly upon the
surface.
Our soils are SO poor in organic matter
or humus that even a small loss of this
kind is felt. If clean and constantly
stirred surface be exposed to the action
of the elements, sun, rain and air com
bined, not only is the plant food dissi
pated that has been accumulating fol
years, but the mineral and other sub
stances which nature has slowed away in
ample form for future use, is disintegratec
and destroyed. Nor does it change these
conditions to any considerable extent i
small orange or fruit trees be growing al
intervals of twenty or thirty feet on this
thoroughly bare ground.
The trees, it is true, obtain the benefit
OF such small portion of this elaborated
plant food as they can assimilate, anC
the rest of the nutritive elements arr
wasted. The result is that pine lands
naturally deficient in organic matter, ar,
speedily impoverished, and even th,
richest hammocks will have lost their fer
tility long before the trees arrive at theil
maturity. In the older cotton, corn anc
tobacco producing States, these ar,
known as "worn out lands" Hence, {
resort must be made to heavy artificial
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
*T. Rainfall too small to measure.

THE State press are almost unanimous
in their condemnation of the land tax
system. 1t is possible that the Legislat-
ure will attempt to somewhat improve
the system ait it's next session.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 1889.
LOCAL WEATHER BULLETIN.

DELAND, FLA, March 10, 1889.
The following observations were taken at the
office of the FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT during the
week ending Sunday, March TO- 1882:
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-13
ADyERTIsING RATES.

Rates for advertising furnished on application |
by letter or in person
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10
SAVE SPEND
TO and TO \
SPEND SAVE
is A GOOD MOTTO.

We help you do both. We
sell at such prices that you can
save money to spend on othes
goods.
We have just received a lot
of Ladies Fine Kid Button
Shocs-samples-all small sizes.
Ifyou can get fitted they will
prove the best bargain you eves
bought.
Lot I-LadIes' Fine French Kid Button, on C..
ID and U Last; sizes IN, ., 81. Regulal
price 81; our price 90.
Lot2-Lailes' Fine Berlin Kid Button, @. ID
=. .nd a. last; siaes y 2ss 3 Sa Regular price
Z last; sizes 2 l-2, g. IL, !. Regular price
$500 our price S2.75.
Lot 4-Ladles' Fine Curacoa Kid Buttop, N
Button, j and last; sizes 3, 3lf,4. Regu-
lar price S.5O; our price only s2.65.
Lot 5,Ladies' Fine Paris KID Button. n, ID
q! a atI si1es Il si-2 A. Regular price
Lot 6-Ladies' Fine Curacao Kid Button, G. d..
last sizes 2 u BIZ. Regular price s2.69s
Lot7-Ladles, Fine Curacoa Kid Button, u
and last; sizes ala 3, 8I-2.s Regular
price %. 25i our price sl.75.
Lot -Ladles' Fine Curacao Kid Button, II
last; sizes 2 Ia 8, BIZ. Regular price s25
our price l.50.
Lot 9-Iadies' Zine Glove Top Button, ID amt
last; sizes liz and 3. Regular price
ESQ; our price sI.90.
Lot i0-Ladies' Fine Glove Top Button. ID laS.3
si.50. ''''e paw"
Lot il-Ladies, Glove TOP Button, d lasts
sizes 2l-2 3 IL, 4. Regular price sl.T57
our price 81. 40.
Lot l2-Ladles' Fine Kid Patent Tip, HOOD
lace, ID last, sizes ls2 z 3 l-2, 4. Regular
price. s.; our price $780,
Remembcrthese are not cheap
quality goods, but good goods
at low prices. If you are money
savers, you will come at once, as
we intend closing out most Of
them this week.
Base Ball and Tennis Shoes.
Clubs supplied. I
The best 81 calf, hook-lace
shoe for men in Wilmington. I
Big bargains in all kinds Of
footwear all the time.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

The large prehistoric mound on the
southwe; tern shore OF the White Bear
Lake, few miles from ST. Paul, MINI.
no longer exists. Standing as 1t did, on
the roadway, its removal became ncces-
sary, and sentiment had to give way TO
utility TIE Minnesota Historical Society
made application to the authorities for
any relics of interest found in it by the
graders. Mr.. Clewitt, who had charge
Of the work, has just sent in such relics
as he found, consisting Of perfect
human skull,a bone scoop,a bone needle
IA hair pin, cake of blue pigment and
some red coloring matter in powder. 1t
was likely burial mound, for there
we're other skulls aud reliss of mortality,
but all decayed aud In fragmente.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10
TINTED STATES FUNERAL. DIREC-
" TING COMPANY.

W.. bAp1 Glull n . NEE l..
Telephone 6jl. open day and night.
To offer to all, from the hu mblest ia
the wealthiest funeral supplies and ser
vices of the most respectable character
at Il vast reduction in price is the key
note of our new enterprise now draw.
ness methods. The L. 5. Funeral Direct.
ing Co, comes into cNistanCe in response
to IL public demand that grief-strlcken
homes shall have burial services suited
TO their position in society, and ut prices
within their means. When death in.
Yndes u home those left behind in sorrow
arc in no mOad to barter over the de
tails of cost and ceremony Of the last sad
rites of the loved one gone. 1t is here
this new enterprise steps in and with
thoughtful care takes charge of every
thing in the most private way. A glance
alta schedule, divided into twelve classes
the selection of the class that meets the
case at hand, and the business is done.
the family know what will be done, and
the exact cost of it.
We have adopted the easy payment
system, enabling patrons by small
monthly iustallments to provide for the
visits Of the Angel of Death into their
homes. For people of only moderate
means, this Is "a particularly benetcent
system. This Co. has had offices estab.
lished for several months in Camden,
Philadelphia, Trenton, Pittsburg and
and has taken thousands of
contracts.
We claim superiority over the various
insurance companies in many particu-
lars, notable in that SUBSCRIBERS certifi-
cate is transferable to any member of
his family or to II friend and when the
time has elapsed for which the contract
IS made, and the same has been paid in
full, the contract may be cancelled and
the entire amount returned to the hold
er, if so desired. when full paid a con.
tract bears interest ut the rate of three
IT,,
pany's Office. The public are invited to
ball ut our Office ii not satisfied with
statements OF our soliciting agents.
mS-e ou-lm
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

WIN you heed the waruingi The Sig
nal perhaps Of the sure approach Of that
more terrible disease, Consunption. Ask
yourselves If you can afford for the sake Of
saving % cents, TO run tho risk aud do
nothing for II. We know from expert
ence that Shiloh's Cure will Cure your
Cough. II never fails. This explains
why more than Million Bottles were
sold the past year. 1t relieves Group and
Whooping Cough at once. Mothers DO
not be without 1t. For Lame Back, Side
or Chest, use shiloh's Porous Plaster. N.
y. Danforth, Wholesale and retail agent,
Second and Market streets, Wilmington,
Del
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

A despatch from Baltimore says: An.
drew Mitchell died at the City Hospital
Sunday. Before HE death he said he left
good home when twenty years old and
went to California, where be remained q
short while aud then embarked on yes-
sci, rounded Cape Horn and came TO a
port ON the Atlantic coast. He followed
seaiaring LIE from that time until he
was taken with disease and brought to
the hospital. Father Bartlett, who at.
tended Mitchell, endesvored to persuade
him 10 ask the aid of his relatives at New
haven, but Mitchell refused, saying that
he deserved no aid. He soon died. The
authorities were about to have the body
taken to Potter's field fer burial, but
through Father Bartlett the remains
were given in charge of St. Vincent de
Paul Society and buried in Holy Cross
Cemetery. Immediately after the fu.
neral word was received from New
Haven that MltchelPs parents had died a
couple Of years ago and left him 81 ,OOO,.
| 900.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

TOR RENT, PART OF HOUSE, FUR
Il nished or unfurnshed, good location.
eonyeni,ntto r., W. q y; Station. Family
without children preferred. Address, NJ, X.
Republican once, A3O-at-tu thu 81
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10
Cloye,l.

"Georg :, dear" said Mabel, as they
sat together in the cosy parlor, "'you
hove been coming to see me every Sun
day night for the past six months"
Yes, Mabe.'
Now there is one thing that would
Ike to ask you"
"W hat Is III
"Do you think that you could ever
learn to love anotheri"
Never while the stars shine or the sun
cats his beams upon the earth"
"Are you sureP
Gas sure as am that now live. Why
10 you ask such que' tioni"
81 Was in hopes there was some pros
p cts of your giving me rest."
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

Levi johnson, a colored man, resident
of Boston, Ca, unexpectedly recovered
his sight last week, after having been
blind for fifteen years. He is 81 years
old, aud his first intimauon of returning
sight was to little grandchid, who was
playing near him. He called to the child
and said:
81 can see you"
"0h, no, you can't" said the little lei
low, knowing the sad affection of his
grandfather.
"Yes, can" said the old man; 81 can
tell the color OF your dress" And he
all so.
In u few minutes the entire family were
gathered around him, and he called for a
book, and to the astonshnent of all he
read to them with perfect ease.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

TOR sALE-CuEAP, A GROCERY
a store, with fixtures. No. iOi East 2An
street. ms"Nt
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

w AT TED. A HALF-6ROWN
w white girl 10 help with children. Ap-
ply at eli West 9Th st. mg-2tf
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

EOR RENT--AN ESTABLISHED
n boarding house, centrally located;
reasons for the change. Address Mis-, W. ID,
WALLACE, L. o. ms-Stt
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10
Hidden Treasure In Ultima Thule.

What is supposed to be hidden treas
ure was found la ely In the North Town
Moss, Island OF Burray, Orkney, by Geo.
Petite, while cutting paats for iuel. A.
forwards sheri1 proceeded to tho place
and secured the find, which con lists of
silver coins, Il mcta anu necklets. The
col are OF the eleventh century. There
afe IS arm els or hAugit and Their pieces,
and ~ n, cs riuga OF silver wire, rope pat
tern. AL the articles are in good state
fpreservat on. The largest armlet or
bangle weighs oyGr two ounces, the
smallest abouJ one-halt ounce.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

The agents for certain kind of candy
have distributed circulars on which is
stated the following puzzle: "Wl.a,
number can you take, and when you
divide 1t by TWO, three, four, five OF six
you Will have one over, but when divided
by seven nothing will remaluf" The
circular goes on to say that II person
cannot solve the puzzle lie should buy
box OF the candy, when the agent WIN
hand him the right number on slip OF
paper.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

WANTED. "A DkESS X Err
w wiphes sewing by the day or week. APP
ply Al No. l23S ClIeBlnut street. ins-Af
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

DOR sALE-THE GOODWILL AND
business. Inquire OO0 Poplar st., city. 2-6tt
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

"Speakin' OF twins" said the old man
Chumpkins. there was two boys raised
in our neighborhood that looked Just
alike till their dyin' days. Lem. didn't
but they looked ptee clsely alike all the
anne. The only way you could tell 'cm
n art was 10 put your finger in EN- s
mouth, aud il he bit yer, twas Dave"
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

to get your letters. You seemed to be
kicking on general principles. Do you
want your msilP
"Of course want It,"
"WhaPs the name, lleasel"
/ tod him.
A minute later he handed me my let
rs.-Detrolt Free Press.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

If you want good seed pOtatoes go
where yop eau get the best. We have in
stock cpoica varieties, such As Maine
Rose, Early Ohio. York State Rose, En-
Mammoth, Pearl, Chm, White, aud
about five other varieties. Call and zee
them. Don't forget the number, IS Z.
4th street. SdELTZ " 20.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10
To Ten Inc nualiry ninpcnr.

Garden and Forest quotes this simple
method OF testing the quality Of "A pear
Write a name with pen aud ink upon the
dry skin oil the fruit. If the INK is quick
ly absorbed, leaving clear, sharp lines,
the quality of the fruit is good; If the
skin does not absorb tue ink quickly,
and tho lines are blotted, the quality Is
inferior.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

Ia II not worth the small price OF 75
cents to free yourself of every symptom
OF these distressing complaints, ii you
think 80 call at our store aud get bottle
Of shiloh's VitaliZer Every bottle has a
printed guarantee on 1t, use accordingly,
and If 1t does YOU no good it will cost you
nothing. N. d. Danlorth, wholesale and
retail agent, Second and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

DOR RENT.-TWo LARGE FRONT
~ rooms on nTst and second nOor, at No. 500
West street, with or without board. mG Gts
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

at isn't onions," he explained as q
man On the platform OF tie car turned
aside his head with 'ph wl' OF dis.
gust.
care you sure 1t ism II"
"Perlecly sure. l have Just been eat
ing old cheese and herrlngs."
"Ihank Heaven for that"
"But whyP
"That the poor onions escapsd!'
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

When you want to order Western oats
coal or wood IRON A. Sergeant; 2240 lbs
OF coal In each ton you buy. Oak, pine
aud hickory kindling wood IN large loads
Lime for withdrawing. Yard, foot of
Monroe street. Central office, Seventh
and King streets. Look for the blue
sign, Omen in the evening.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

EoR sALE-sIX SHARES OF UNION
Il National Bank capital stock. Inquire al
this Office, mi-tf
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

TAR MONTGOMERY, 2o3 N. NINTH
~. 'pniia.. Reliable Medicines for Coughs
Z ~ lima CatArrh, bronchitis, Consunnp-
loh. Ee'"' " f1f
evening. -,
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

At the GIlt-Edge Shoe Store, III West
Second street. Fine samples OF ladies',
mems, misses and children's shoes and
slippers to be sold at very reasonable
prices. Do rot miss the Gllt-Edge Shoe
Store, Iii West second street, Whining
ton, Del.
Daily Republican., 1889-05-10

Has shad, herring, founders, white tish,
catfish, goldfish, haddoek and white perch
at 1903 and $50 Madison street. Oysters,
20, 80 and Acc. per quart.