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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-08
A Note on Watering Potted Plants

In the operation of watering potted
plants, persons not practically familiar
with plant-culture are apt to make seri-
Gus mistakes Cultivators find by expe-
rience that an excess of water at the
roots is very injurious to almost all
plants, and hence it is usual to direct
that great caution be used in the applica-
ton of water, especially in winter. The
result is that frequently the opposite ex-
treme is fallen into, to the great injury
of the plants. From the moment that
the soil becomes so far dried that the
fibers of the roots cannot absorb moist
ure from it, the supply OF the. plants
food is cut off and it begins to suffer.
Some plants can bear the loss of water
with more impunity than others. Some
again, and the heath family among the
rest, are in this way soon destroyed.
The object in watering should be to pre-
vent this stage of dryness being reached,
at least during the time the plant is
growing, and at all times in the case of
those of very rigid structure. AT the
same time. that excess which would sod
den the soil and gorge the plants is also
avoided. Within these limits the most
inexperienced persons may follow sound
directions for the application OF water
with safety But whenever water is
geven to pot plants, enough should be
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-08

employed to wet the soil thoroughly,
and the difference between plants that
require less or more water should bemade
by watering more or less frequently, and
not by giving greater or less quantities
at one me.-Farmer's Gazette
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-08
Floral Notes.


consequently but two or three germinated
At least only that number survived They
did not make much growth and produced
but few flowers, and in the fall either died
or lost their foliage. During the cool
winter months we discovered two very
thrifty plants making a most rapid
growth whether they are from self-sown
seed or the old roots we are not certain
but are inclined to think them the latter,
as the type is a perennial. One plant is
now very large, covering space OF two
feet or more in diameter and it's scores of
flowers produce a blaze of color every
day. They are saucer-shaped, golden
yellow with an orange-colored centre.
The other plant is smaller, but is produ-
cling it's flowers lavishly, which are white
tinted on the outside with pink. The
Eschscholtzias are natives Of California,
and we are certain they are well adapted
for cultivation in this State; but the seed
should be sown early-probably during
the fall months would be best. There are
several varieties, among them Mandarin,
gorgeous orange crimson fiOWered sort.
SAND VERBENA OR ABRoNIA UMBELLATA.
This is another beautiful Californian
plant, defying both drouth and burning
sunshine Theseeds germinate very read
lily in spite of dry weather, and grow Off
RAPIDLY. The plant is of a trailing habit,
like the Verbena, and produces in great
confusion umbels of beautiful, rosy-pink,
Verbena-like flowers. All through the dry
and scorching weather of last summer it
produced it's bright and CHEEKY blooms in
abundance.
Four O'CLOCK OR MARVEL OF PERU
(Mirabilis) This old plant has been Won
derfully improved in the last few years,
and presents some beautiful cOlOrs and
variegations. We find them perfectly
adapted to this State and worthy of uni
versal cultivation. Seeds sown at the
same time as the California Poppy pro-
duced fine stalky plants, which bore an
almost incredible number of flowers
WHII0, yGHOW, Icu oHu N0"lAOSooCoN 'AiO
plants completely covered with them.
Longihora proved very distinct species,
with long, tubular, pure white and light
purple flowers, which are very sweet
scented. But the plants are very scraggy
and sprawl about on the ground in strik-
ing contrast to the perfect symmetry OF
the others. ft l'4
Tom Thumb or New Dwarf is also dis
tinct and striking, growing about fifteen
inches high, forming dense, bushy plant
covered with mass of yellowish foliage
thiclzly studded with beautiful flowers.
All are tuberous rooted, and this year
have sprung up stronger than last and
will soon be blooming. The heupright sorts
are fine for forming low hedges and bor-
ders around beds of tall growing plants.
The foliage is always bright and clean
looking, while thefowers makea dazzling
show during the afternoon and morning.
MIGNoNETTE.-This is treated as an an
nual at the North, and in fact we are very
doubtful if one out of dozen of it's ad-
mirers dreams it is a perennial shrub in
it's native country For nearly year
now it has been delighting us with it's
well nigh matchless perfume, and at no
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The Madeira.


still cling closely to us, and twine their
tendrils SO closely about our hearts as
they do about our homes, the Madeira
holds an honored place.
1 have never seen it growing in greater
luxuriance anywhere than over the front
of my southern home, whose entire front
is draped with it, and now in September
is covered with delicate, feathery, per-
fumed, creamy white sprays. A little
niece of mine has compared it to lady
dressed in green satin, with white lace
overdress. Wishing no harm to the un-
fortunate lady, should rather say an
avalanche of snow flakes, for very little
of the green is visible just now.
/ do not think we half appreciate the
Madeira, for aside from it's value as g.
screen. and an artistic drapery for sharp
angles and sunny windows, it is quite an
addition to bouquets, for the slender.
curving sprays, would give delicate
grace to the stiffest bouquet. A corsage
knot of scarlet SALIVA, Madeira sprays and
ferns was much admired when worn by
a girl friend of mine the other evening.
Then where could you find prettier leaf? ?
A rounded ovate in shape, dark green,
waxy and almost transparent in texture,
there are few climbers whose leaves equal
it in beauty, Other good points are its
faint, sweet perfume, it's perfect hardi-
ness in our climate-and it's soldier
like adaptability to all circumstances.
Planted in moderately rich soil, the
tubers in large masses, | have taken out
clumps of them, all knotted and matted
together, as large as a peck measure
The hottest summer suns only delight
the Madeira, and it's quick, rank growth
is a perpetual surprise to one. When
was little girl used to tie bits of white
paper to the vine to see how far it would
grow in a day and night. But give this
vigorous climber plenty of room and a
strong support, for it soon domineers
over less sturdy nature, and if you lift up
a mass of the green growing vines, you
will easily see why an ordinary string
snaps like a cobweb.
The Madeira does not grumble over a
poor soil, but the richer you make it the
better it will repay you, and ii for the
fisrt year after planting your bulb it
should be somewhat sickly in growth and
the leaves stunted and yellow, be sure
that there is some hardship in the way OF
soil or situation, to which the old soldier
is trying to accustom himself; give him
one summer, then, in which to establish
himself, and next spring after your other
climbers have started, and you are
mournfully disgusted with the ways of
this lazy sluggard, up he will come like
Jack-in-the-box, and win the race after all.
Kate Ellicott, in the Homestead
1.-THE Madeira Vine is perfectly at home
in this State and attains degree of per-
lection and size elittle dreamedo of at points
farther North. We have seen a tall oak
tree completely draped from the ground
up to the very top with it, and the scene
presented can be better imagined than
described. For quick growth for cover
ing screens, etc., it is most desirable
Ed. F. D.
MAKE Your Own FERTILIzER.-Sendfor
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-08
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

EDITED BY WALTER N. PIKE,
JEssAAINE, PASCo CO., FLA.
To whom all correspondence relating to this de-
partment should be addressed
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-05-08

MAKE Your Own FERTILZER.-Send for
sample, price, etc., of our kilncured, dis
integrated. screened Humus for compost
ing with chemicals, cotton seed meal,
ashes, or stable manure Address, Hicks
G CLARK, Fort Mason, Fla.
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Big Icebergs in the Atlantic.

From the New York Herald.
When the steamer Jersey City, which came
in Saturday from SWANSEA, was in latitude &c
deg. 70 min. and longitude As deg % min. on
April q, her passengers and crew were treated
10 sight that seldom falls to the lot of trans
atlantic travellers. The atmosphere was clear
and cold on that day when the lookout an
nounced an iceberg on the starbodrd bow
The air became even colder as they drew nearer
10 the mighty berg. 1t wes III plain sight of the
Jersey City's passengers and presented a rare
spectacle Towering fully $50 feet in the air.
Its apex crowned with hundreds of icy pima
c!es and projections on which the sun reflected
thousand diamond points. the berg maiesti-
eaily sailed by. The base of the great iceberg
covered fully an acre. the steamers officers saw
Ii was drifting south. In the afternoon an
Other. AMI 1t was thought larger. iceberg wax
seen further west. The bergs were both in the
track of ocean steamers
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The First Woman Postmaster.

Prom the sunny South.
She was the widow of Col. Andrew Ralfour.
Of those revolutionary times in the DAYS of our
good and great President Washington, She
was Miss Elizabeth Dayton of Newport. r. I
Bal1Our came TO America from Edinburgh
seOtIand, III lII2. landing at Boston He was a
Few years III the norIh-married Miss Dayton in
New York city. In l717 ne sailed for Charles
ton. but the distracted state of The country in
duced him TO leave his wife and her children
with relations IN New England until he couId
prepare southern home for them lint soon
after this the tide OF war turned south and
rolled Its wave over the CarOlinas and her hu.-
band cast III his lot with the defenders of the
home of his adoption North Carolina1: but he
soon fell victim 10 the barbarity of a party of
rOyallsts led by Col. Fannin. British officer
who murdered Bai.our in his house in the pres
ence of a sister and his eldest child
Soon as Mrs. BalfOur heard OF her husband :
tragic death she h&stened south. coming in
care % Gen. Greene. who landed at Washing
ton Prom thence X was "A tedious trip through
the country To the home in Randolph county.
where her noble husband was murdered Is
the country Was still unsafe. Mrs. Balfour
deemed Il improper to live upon the planta-
non With sorrow she turned away from his
Lonely resting place. and went to Salisbury
until she could return TO the spot SO dear to
her.
While residing in Salisbury President Wash
tnSton appointed her pOstmistress which posi-
tlon was filed with entire satisfaction. and
when her accounts were audited she was only
one-half cent behind
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VICTIMS OF A COLLISION.
Fatal Smash Up on the Northern
Pacific Railroad.

The first section of the Northern Pacific west
bound Limited passenger train collided yester-
day morning with freight No. 18 80 miles west
OF jamestown. Oak. Engineer Bass. of the pas
senger. broke his back by jumping and died
almost instantly. Fireman Keller, of the pas
senger, and Engineer, Beall and Fireman Kel-
lum. Of the freight escaped without serious in
juries. The postal ear jumped the track and
was complete wreck. Postal Clerk Slatterv.
of st. Cloud, Mimi, who was appointed under
Cleveland. had recently received notification
OF his removal and was on his last run. His
leg was broken and he sustained internal iniur-
les from which he died The other clerk.
LoHnsberry. nephew of Colonel Lounsberrv.
tile Weil-knoWn newspaper correspondent. had
ms arm broken In two places and was badly
scalded Baggagemaster Nichols. of St. Paul had
ms arm broken In two places. No passengers
We're injured. Three cars were loaded
with Washington territory horses. which were
killed outright or shot to relieve their suffer
lngs.
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LOOKING THREE YEARS AHEAD.
Southern Democrats Already Booming
Cleveland fo- 1892.

Cha-!estpn. 5 G.. Telegram 20 New York Herald
There is quiet. bat powerful movement
going on in the south to have Grover Cleveland
made the leader of the democracy in 1892 In
South Carolina it is so strong that were the
convention to be held tomorrow Cleveland
delegates would be elected without opposition.
The papers are beginning to take up the sub
ject and many declare that the southern demo-
c-rts have no idea of allowing Grover Cleve-
land the greatest President since Washing
ing to remain a simple citizen of New York.
No blame Is attached to him for the defeat last
fall. and many openly declare that he is the
only man VINO can lead the democrats to victory
in ls2
The Prosperity Press and Reporter. one Of
the most influential weekly newspapers in
South Carolina. this week saws that the demo-
Gratis will take step backward if Cleveland is
not nominated. He Is. il says. the embodiment
of democratic reform and leader in whom the
people have confidence. He Is stronger to-day
than be ever was. and will win three years
from now easier than he did four years ago.
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London CIergymen OuarreIing.

Cable Correspondence New York sun
There has been this week stir in the British
religious world equal to that set going on your
side by Bishop Potter. Mr.. Sturgeon opened
with vigorous attacks upon the Rev. Dr. Cliff
ford. president of the Baptist union. for at
tending service in the South Place chapel.
Moncure Conway's Old headquarters. now
chiefly used by comtists and secularists. Mr..
Spurgeon wonders how a man protesting to be
n servant of Christ could associate himself
with such place. Clifford is nursing his wrath
until tomorrow. when, from his own pulpit
he Will deliver reply. Another matter
Is "A personal quarrel between the Rev. Charles
Berry. 10 whom offered the pastorate of
Plymouth church. Brooklyn, and the Rev DIR.
farker. the famous preacher. Berry's offense
Jay In appearing ON the political platform with
Mr. BradlauSh, the radical atheist member for
northampton. Mr.. Berry defended himself
with much vlgor. and wound up by remarkipp
tlat Dr. Parker is a man who makes emDhasis
90 duty Tor originality, statement which
those who heard the reverend doctor preacb in
brooklyn will be able TO appreciate. Or. Parker
mas Just made somewhat incoherent reply Ia
what ne terms an unwarrantable and contemn-
uble attack, and he will also have more to saw
on the subject tomorrow from the pulpit into
which II Is now fashionable on this side IN
drag personalities and other extraneons mat
ter. As far as the quadruple fight has gone
Sturgeon and Berry have had decidedly thu
better of ii.
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ATTRACTIVE WASHINGTON.
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times.
1t cannot have escaped notice TO what de-
gree OF late the national capital has been COM
ing INTO greater prominence and has attracted
moro and more the interest," and attention of
the country. The country, evidently. takes a
greater pride in Washington than formerly.
Inns change has taken place within the last ten
years Until very recently many people be-
heved that the national capital would be re-
moved, sooner or later. to some point nearer
the geographical center of the country. A
gentleman died in st. Louis the other day who
seems to have devoted himself to this idea.
ms danger. il it ever existed, has now we
imagine, quite passed away.
The attractiveness of Washington is no doubt
the reason OF the increased national pride in it,
III mas good winter climate. The weather is
indeed often very cold. but the autumn tar
rles a month longer and the spring opens a
month earlier than in more northern regions
There Is snow. which, however. usually quickly
disappears. The advantage of climate Wash
lngton indeed always has had. but of late it has
acquired other advantages The hotels have
improved, and there are good clubs and lodg-
ing houses. Great numbers of attractive resi-
dences have been built Many of the houses
put up ten years ago are, it is true, not very
substantial and are therefore not comfortable
in extremely cold weather But the new
houses are better. as are also those which an
tedate that period. There is an excellent
system of cabs, and these are very
cheap. The passenger gets one for
% cents an hour; % cents takes him
fifteen squares, and an extra 10 cents an addi-
tlonal five squares. Washington gains rapidly
Ill beauty. The effect produced by the town on
the eye of the visitor is extremely cheerful and
pleasant. The White House. one of the most
beautiful of American buildings and never
more charming than at this season of the year.
Is always a fresh surprise. In former DAYS the
magniticence of the public buildings made the
surrounding squalor all the more obvious.
But mutitudes of private buildings have now
appeared which do not disgrace their grand
neighbOrs.
But the great attraction of Washington is I'M
doubleday social. People in Washington have
time to enjoy society. This they would not
have If the town were great business center
Washington is peculiar in this. that it is a po-
lltlcal. without being a commercial capital
Other countries have for "a political and COM
mercial metropolis one and the same place
London Paris, Berlin. and Vienna are CONNER
cial as well as national capitals. From the
point of view of social enjoyment it is per-
haps fortunate that our national capital has
not been placed i'll any great commercial city,
Leisure Is. indeed, quality which could hardly
coeXist with the immense energy of these popu-
latlOns. But leisure may be found in Washing
ton just as it may be found at watering place.
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A TYPICAL BOOMER.
The Much-married Wanderer Who
Failed to Stake "a Claim.

New York Tribune Oklahoma letter.
One old fellow L came across told me his
story. which viii endeavor to give in his own
words:
Il am a native Of Herkimer county, y. Y.
but i was raised in Ohio. When young
man / married woman from near Column
bus. She ran away and left me with two
children. With tine children 7 drifted into
PENNSYLVANIA and located near TitusviIle.
j struck oil. and within a single year made
$4,000. Then l married for the second
time. Ny wife had been a school teacher.
But didn't she make the money fly
though! Inside of two years it was all
gone. Then she died. leaving third
child on my hands. 1 kept moving from
one place to another all the time in search of a
home. Going along a road in Indiana one day:
saw what seemed 10 me to be a mighty likely
woman. | asked her If she would have. She
said Yes We were married there and then
A baby was born within year. In another year
We were the way to Texas through Missouri
in search of a home. On the road the badly
died. We carried the little body about with US
for whole day before could find suitable
spot III which to bury il. and minister to say
q few simple words above the little grave.
forgot to inquire the name of the place. and
five years afterward. when / came through
Missouri. again tried to find the grave and
couldn't do it.
10 cut long story short. nv third wife died
and l married fourth i'll Texas. still being
without a home. She beat the children
and finally ran away like the first one
wanted to try it fifth time. but l was
afraid it would be bigamy. Still
did not give UP the idea OF securing a home
Three months ago sold all | had. bought a
wagon. horse and mule; the dog yonder
picked up on the way here. | was near Eureka
Springs. on the border line. at noon of Monday
last. When Capt. HAYS gave the signal for the
start was OH at once kept well in front for
over an hour. i had a piece of land in mind
which had seen when on my way to Texas
and. would you believe il. thought | knew
there was no one ahead of me. when struck
the SPOT at last. there sat man on a saddled
COW. with Winchester in his lap, smoking
pipe.
II want TO stake this land. saws l.
He never said a word but only raised his
rifle. and cleared out. That home. too was
gone. Here | am now as far as ever from get
ting home in my old days. l am sixty-five
years old. have had four wives have travelled
all over this country and have located in Indi-
ana. Pennsylvania, Missouri. and Texas. All
that is left of me is horse. a wagon. a mule.
three children. and dog. Say. stranger. don't
oou think they'll soon open the Cherokee
Outlet"
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.

{ 'HiA,TS,CERY SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
- ssIrTTrATE On NIS Il :, 4 sTREET WEST.
E; virtue q dssIee q the Supreme CsnEt Of the
H. al a % in snn S
81 sf GSer i Ts Sr Tx
,I ~ in front Of the premises al the estate right,
and 10 ali and clam e The parties to said in
years with interest from day Of saie for Which
the purchaser will give his promissory notes. lien
sh h lh J p AND Gn On an
el sac dean and Of the and inter
guired at time Of sale All conveyancn at cost OF pur
ares We the r to T ese ten eds AND
.sk OF detaultins purchaser after FIVE days notice in
wln1li%{s fs SIifss NV, Trustees.
rr,o, 4s6 Louisiana ave. NV
Real Estate Auctioneer. ,ap2o-dsds
THoMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN
PkK2 n GRTT NEAR TEENALLYToMN; D; C.
b RIb sI SKT q Or Ta EEiEIShSfS ST4ScE
Pit5' S of Passsa sn
s We OF hPk p B l Tue
Chance Situated Redf IN %sSSn Of nnd s
District Of Columbia distant about 9ne.haif mile in
JOINING the property Of George a Ares said part Of
containing twenty (SOl
and being known as the Hanes property. parti
cuar description OF the being contained in the
proceedings had in the above numbered equity
Terms Of the sale prescribed by the decree: One
third cash and the balance in Cd and two @ years
for which the notes of the purchaser must be given
bearing cent interest from the day of sale and
secured by deed of trust the property sold or all
cash. at the purchasers option Taxes will be Paid to
the day Of sale deposit OF 5000 will be required at
the time of sale II the terms compiled with in
fifteen lo) daysthe property will be resod at the
and cost OF the defaulting purchaser ConveySncing
anu .', GEORGE E HAMILTON, Trustee.
aplOd&ds Sun Building.
eB- THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED IN con-
sequence of the ram until MONDAY, MAY SIXTH,
1889 same hour and place. by order of the trustee
THOMAS BOWLING,
ap27-d&ds Auctioneer.
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To Restore Order in Samoa.

A committee of the Samoan conference has
been directed to examine and report upon the
means for establishing order in Samoa. and
adequate guarantees for the maintenance OF
peace, including the question of king
DIR. Knappe severely censures the loose
discipline" of the American sailors III Samoa
He accuses them of thievish propensi.ies and
fOndness for liquor
DIR. Knappe denies that Mataafa ordered his
adherents to aid in rescuing the sailors of the
German men-of-war recently wrecked at that
place. On the contrary, he says, Mataafa
forbade his followers to assist the Germans in
any way.