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The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

them in some way from sudden changes
of temperature and frost, all of the time
and labor he has saved through the me-
dunn of his hot bed will be lost.
We make it rule to bring to the atten-
tion OF our gardeners at least once a year
the Importance of the matter of plant
protectors. because we know it is to their
interest. Novelties are what pay in the
market, and early vegetables being our
novelties in the Northern market, conse-
quently the ones first there bring the best
prices.
Protecting plants after having been
planted in the open garden is no doubt
expensive, still we believe that it will
prove profitable in every instance.
Where the plants are in rows or drills,
we would recommend thatcommon plank
six or eight inches wide be used with
blocks nailed to either end and in the
middle six or eight inches high. When
frost is apprehended the planks can be
set over the plants, which will protect
them thoroughly from any light frost.
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tree is a rapid growing one, and report
ed by those who have fruited it to be re-
markably productive. Quite a number
have been grown in Keuka this season,
and some of them are reported as of very
large size, many measuring eight and
one-half inches in circumference, and 9th
ers weighing a quarter of pound each.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

THE Signal service thermometer in Los
Angeles last Monday registered 103 de-
grees-the hottest day of the year. In
this city, yesterday was a hot day, but
not so warm as on some other days.
San Bernado (Cal.) Times-Index.] We
have had no such weather in Florida; 90
degrees is as high as our thermometer
has reached this summer.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

The Green Cove Spring speaks as fol
lows concerning tho opportunity offered
farmers in Clay County: The practical
farmer and fruitgrower sees more money
in following this industry in Florida than
could be made with the same labor on the
same acreage in any other State in the
Union. There is rare opening in this,
Clay county, for practical men. The pio-
neers have endured the trial of experience,
and opened the way for newcomers to
pitch in and profit by theirlabors. Land
in plenty, and at reasonable prices, can
be had in any section OF the country-on
the majestic ST. Johns, among the bal
samic pines, along the course of the many
lovely creeks, or overlooking the awe in
spiring lakes whose clear waters mirror
softest skies. Here may a home of lovli-
ness and plenty be made, and we extend
the right-hand of fellowship to all tocome
and share in this mine of blessing.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

Do NOT forget to look over our ad-
vertising columns. In the nursery line,
Mr.. A. L. Duncan, James Mott and R. d.
HOyt come out with a new ad; Messrs. B.
F. Coombs & Bro. solicit your fruit, and
the John B. Stetson University advertise
ment tells where to send your children to
be educated Mr.. Moon gives very cred
liable endorsement of his famous Golfer.
Be sure and read it. When through then
look down our cheap column, and then at
the label on your paper and see how long
before your subscription expires.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

The protectors when once made will last
a long time When theseason is over they
can be stored in the barn and packing
house and are always ready for use, and
the amount of profit in solid dollars that
they will save the gardener can only be
calculated by the number of them in use.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1889.
TABLE OF CONTENTS.

CORRESP ONDENCE-Sy of Irrigation $40
Heavy Yield of Potatoes. $50
Mr. SOuthwick Joins Issues; Orange Cult
ure-Remarks by a Practical Grower;
Should Bees be Shaded. 551
Information Wanted. .........552
Do Not Glut the Market With Green Or
anges, Water Proof Cloth for Hot Beds 555
SELECTED-Dir Influence of Pollen on the
Grapes at CnuluOta...... 50z
FLORAL-Editora Note, Failure with Roy
al Water Lilly Seed, The Blooming of the
Royal Water Lily. ily.........................
EDITORIAL-Farm, Garden and Grove Hints
for October, Hot Beds and Plant Protec-
oo4
HOUSEHOLD-The Ladders We Build, Beauti-
ful Lives. Some Pretty Curtains, A Use for
Old Curtains Useful Suggestions Selected
Notwithstanding Eggs....... ..............557
Y-Story-"AnOther Crime ....55S
The Puzzer.
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Hot Beds and Plant Protectors.

Sudden changes of temperature and
frost are the greatest enemies of our gar
deners, and to guard against it to as
great an extent as possible they resort to
methods of obtaining artificial heat, and
of artifcially regulating the temperature.
| Hot beds are made for the purpose of
bringing young plants toward state of
more hardy existence before they are en-
trusted to the fortunes of frost in the
open air.
The method of constructing hot bed
is of course well known to all experienced
gardeners, but few words to the novice
Oh the subject (and there are many of
them among our readers) will probably
not be untimely.
A considerable degree of heat is neces-
sary for the attainment of the desired
end, and for this purpose stable manure
is generally used, as it is a great genera
tor of heat when confined. When a less
degree of heat will suffice, the tempera-
ture of the soil of the bed can be lowered
by mixing vegetable matter with the sta
BILE manure.
The bed should be on slight elevation,
so as to make the drainage perfect, and
it's glass face should face towards the pre-
vailing direction of the sun.
In placing the manure in place a slight
excavation should be made thesize of the
bed, and perhaps little larger. The ex-
cavation need not be more than six or
eight inches deep. At the bottom place a
layer of the strongest stable manure OBJ
tainable and pack it well and evenly, and
on this put another layer and SO on un-
sure and have the manure thoroughly
! moistened, as upon this depends the fer
mentation of the matter and it's concOm-
itant heat. After fermentation has COM
menced, which will be in three or four
days, six or eight inches of rich garden
soil should be applied, and then the bedis
ready for the seed.
The method of making the frame for
covering the bed varies, but the matter is
not material; the chief point is to have it
wind and water-t tight, with the back side
considerably higher than the front, so
that the covering or top of the frame,
whether glass or cloth, will readily turn
the water. Glass of course is more expen-
sive than cloth, but at the same time it is
more permanent, and the sash once pdr
chased will last for an indefinite
number of years. Waterproof cloth,
however, answers every requirement. 1T
can be purchased ''ready made or pre-
pared at home We refer our readers to
a communication elsewhere in this issue
from our correspondent, ''F. G. F." on
the subject of making this waterproof
cloth.
After the plants have attained consider
able size in the hot bed they, of course,
must be planted in the open garden, and
! if the gardener is not prepared to protect
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This is made by joining together two
pieces of board eight or ten inches vide in
the shape of an inverted n. When the
plants are larger a protector made OF
three pieces in the following form would
be best:
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The Loomis Manufacturing Company
OF Fernandina, manufacturing plastering
fiber, fertilizers, etc., from the palmetto,
will enlarge it's plant, which is at present
insufficient to meet the demands of the
company's customers.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

Do NoTfail to read Mr.. Geo. H. Wright's
new advertisement of Niagara grapes.
Also, read the article published elsewhere
in this issue from the Orlando Reporter.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

SPEAKING of the Japan plum, an ex-
change says: The Kelsey Japan plums
are so recent an Introduction into Flori-
da that as yet they have scarcely found
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

WE return thanks to Mr.. VIM. Mowers
for liberal supply of Hachiya persim-
mons. They were in fine condition for
eating and were greatly appreciated.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-10-02

Where the plants are in hills, or are not
planted so close together as to make this
plan convenient, we would suggest a de-
vice similar to the following:
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| cling are now about over, and work in
that line has ceased, with the single ex-
ception, of course of work in the garden,
ever before.
THE FARM.
! In the cotton growing districts OF the
State every effort should be directed to
the rapidly openingcotton bolls. AS near
as is possible every boil should be picked
as soon as opened. For, aside from the
dangers of damage, and perhaps loss, it
is almost universally held by old cotton
growers that the staple is injured to
greater or less extent by allowing it to
remain in the boil after it is fully opened,
even in good weather. OF course every
farmer is aware of the fact that one wind
or rain storm may SO injure the quality
of his cotton that the price he can secure
for it will be materially affected-often as
much and more than one cent per pound.
This being the case, and as it requires at
least four and perhaps more hands to
gather the crop raised by one man, it be-
comes necessary to employ extra pickers,
and as they must be had at some time
the best plan is to get them now and get
the cotton in the pen while it is in good
condition.
Do not neglect your cotton for your
corn; this can be gathered during wet
weather, when it is not advisable to pick
the cotton. Let small boy drive the
wagon down the rows and two men can
gather the ears and throw them into the
wagon almost as fast as it moves.
Potatoes can be dug this month. 1t is
unnecessary to give advice as to their
storage, for every farmer has his own
method, and in Florida generally succeeds
in keeping his tubers in good condition.
Cut some of the vines as you go along.
1t will be but little trouble, and they will
make frst-rate hay. In the mean time
do not forget the crab grass hay. We are
having pretty fair hay-making weather
now, SO do not forget the old advice, but
make all the hay you can while the sun
shines.
THE GARDEN.
Continue to plant during this month at
such times as the condition of the soil
will admit, radishes, lettuce, cabbages,
celery, peas, beans, etc. This is also the
month in which to plant Strawberries.
Before planting, however, have your soil
well and thoroughly prepared and culti-
waited, and be sure to obtain good vari-
ETY. and good, healthy plants.
Onions should be planted during this
month, and we would caution the gar
dener to be sure of the reputation of his
scotsman before purchasing his seed.
Poor seed, and seed not true to name, are
a most fertile cause of failure, and the
trouble is that the fact is never known
until a great deal OF money and labor has
been expended and hecrop (?) harvested.
For this reason great care should be ta-
ken in the purchase of the seed.
Asparagus beds that have been allowed
to top should now be cut, the tops re-
moved and liberal dressing of fertilizer
given 1t is almost impossible to make
the beds too rich Before applying the
fertilizer give the bed a good dressing of
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Second Class matter.
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Farm, Garden and Grove Hints for
October.

To great extent the labors of produ-
cling are now about over, and work in
that line has ceased, with the single ex-
ception, of course of work in the garden,
which should now be more thorough than
ever before
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
CONTRACTS AWARDED BY THE STATE.

Albany, Aug. 31.-PrOpOsals for the following pieces
of work were opened to-day by the Superintendent
Of Public Works, and contracts were awarded as
follows:
For changing the machinery on the bridges over
the canal at Clyde and at BrOckport-Both awarded
to Weider Mcmahon, at ~ 442 for the Clyde work,
and $2,G22 for that at Brockport.
For improving the harbor at Canandalgua Lake
Awarded TO Harbrecht AllcGewater, of Buffalo at
slS,S73.
For rebuilding portions Of the canal wall and cul
vert at Oswego-Awarled TO p ]. Brummekump, Of
Syracuse, at $6,G4s.
For building the substructure of bridge over
the Erie Canal at PrOSpect-st. LOckport-Awarded TO
james Robinson, al 81 ,253. The supefstrIctIc work
on the above was awarded 10 the Rochester Bridge
and Iron Company, at -. .O2G.
for bridge over the Erie Canal at Culver ST..
Rochesier-1he subs'rcture work awarded TO WeIder
a. McMahOn, al $1,000, and the supersructure work
TO the Rochester Bridge and Iron Company, at 24175
For building $500 lineal feet of vertical wall on
the bernie bank OF the Eric Canal I'm the village of
lion awarded TO Sprague q Co., Of syracuse at
$l0,439.
For the completion Of the FOrestport dam on the
Black River. Oneida COunty-Awarded to Philip Me
CURE, at $44,S47
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
4 HOT WAVE IN THE WEST.

Des Moines Iowa, Aug. 3l.-1he last days OF
August have been notable for their excessive heat.
Thursday the mercury reached the unusual all
tude OF 1O2 degrees. The prediction OF cool weather
has not yef been fulfilled.
Madison, Aug. 31.-Yesterday was the hottest of
the in this section the mercury registering 30
degrees.
Topeka, Kan, Aug. 31.-A hot wave struck this
Stae Thursday, the heat being intense. There has
been little rain for the last TWO weeks, and the
scOrching heat following four weeks Of exceptionally
cool weather l. drying up vegetation quickly. The
hot wave is not accompanied By the wtherins winds
which destructive TO the crops last year,
The Thermometer yesterday registered 9o the highest
OF the season.
Rockford, H.. Aug. 31.-The Thermometer nom
morning till night has been about the 100 mark
ST. Paul, Mimi. Aug Silt was cool In the west,
Thursday bur Yesterday reports showed that the toms
peanc had risen again and more hot weather was TO b
exUecied so sudden and marked general hos
spell is unusual At MOorhead the rise OF uercury
amounted 10 ID degrees; at Bismarck, % al Huron,
I6: at Asslnlboine II al Fort Buford, 10 degrees,
and al Fort Sully % degrees. In this city yesterday
tho tomnerature was or degrees higher than on
Thursday, the highest being 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
WAS 1T HYDROPHOBIA ?
A LITTLE GIRL BITTEN BY DOG DIES,
DR.. VEHsLAGE SAYS THAT FLORENCE HASH
AGER WAS KILLED BY THE DREAD

Among the death certificates which were received
az The Bureau OF Vital statistics yesterday was ono
signed by Or. s. II. yehslage Of No. 313 East
Elghtecnthst., stating that Florence X JIashagcr.
ago four, had d,e1 at No 900 Avenue from ny.
dioThoba. The child's father Is photographer and
man OF means. Tho family spent part OF the sum
mer In Orange, n. j. where FlOrence's older brother
lives On July 90, Florence was bitten on the right
wrist by spitz dog while she was playing IN her
A physician dressed the wound and II healed. Two
weeks ago Florence returned to her home in this
city, apparently as well ever
On Wednesday she attacked with throat trouble.
strongly resembling dphtheria. She was not able 10
swallow much food, and at times she expelled from
her throat Shiny substance At times she was
slightly delirous. but at time did she have the
convulsions which usually accompany hydrophobia
She died in stupOr on Friday. having become eX-
h1ustcd by sIeeplessness and lack of nourshment
Or. Echslage, who attended the child. is conserva
tive physician. lie said yesterday that there war,
several symptoms of hy hydrophObia present, although
FLORENCE died before IL time for the app arancc
OF the terrible convulsions which mark the dieadef
disease.
The little girl attacked with spasms I'm tho
throat al the expiration OF forty days after she
bitten She also had the peculiar ropy discharge
II x~, - throat not cod In the cary stages OF the
rabies While she craved water. she able to
swallow little Of il. aud she expelled through her
70 other physicians. who the little girl previous
to her death agreed with Dr. Vehslage that the ease
Of hydrOphObla. coroner has been asked
to investigate the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
FATAL FIRE AT SPRING CITY, PENN.

Reading, Penn, Aug. 3f.-A disastrous fire, with
loss of lfc occurred at Spring City early this morning
Flames were discovered about O'Clock I'm the rotary
room Of the American Wood Paper COmpanys works
by one of the employees An alarm was sent out, and
in short time several fire companies arrived on the
scene. The flames, however. spread rapidly. and be-
fore they could be checked of the largest buildings
three stories high and filed with valuable machinery,
was completely destroyed About O'Clock the wall
on the northeast side buged out and about thirty feet
Of II fell with a crash. Oliver MOnshOwer, age thirty
wears, an employe, instantly killed, and william
Robinson Charles Seifelt, william Schaeer and Henry
seaser were more less injured. Scfer was also an
employe and his injuries will probably prove rata.
Robinson Is badly hurt but may live The others
arr not seriously Injured The loss will reach 10000
covered by insurance. The building Will be rebuilt
a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
TO SETTLE THE ILLINOIS MINERS STRIKE.

Chicago, Aug. Ex-Governor Fifer, state Railway
Commissioner Wheeler, and a committee representing
the Northern Illinois striking coal miners, heh
conference with closed doors here this morning lhc
meeting brought about by Commissioner Wheeler
who said that he had proposition to make which he
thought would settle the differences between the
operators and the men. Just what the proposition
is not definitely known, but the understanding Is
that II related TO reduction in freight faies on
coal enabling the operators to make CORES pondhs
advance IA the price 0f mining ON Governor IllerA
suggestion II decided 10 call conference ue.
tween the miners aud operators, 10 be held AT 19iet
ON Monday, when MIR. Mheeler's proposition VIII uo
laid before the meeting. In the trouble y uot
then settled, Governor F1er viii issue proclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-01
NO INSULT TO GEN SHERMAN INTENDED
EXPLAINING AN INCIDENT OF THE GRAND

EXPLAINING AN INCIDENT OF THE GRAND
ARMY's DEPARTURE FROM MILWAUKEE.
Chicago, Aug. 81 tSpeclaD Grand Army circles
have been considerably worked up to-day by the
reports IN the morning newspapers relating 10 an
alleged insult 10 General Sherman by members or
the Phil Sheridan Post Of Chicago. Tho afar TOOK
place at Milwaukee yesterday forenoon on the train
which was about TO start for Chicago The story goes
that General sherman and his brother were shown
TO car which was afterwam entered and claimed
by a Chicago party, members Of Phil sheridan Post
Even the presence Of General Sherman, il is sad did
not silence the protests Of the party against the oc-
cupants OF the car, and finally the General and his
brother went out and left the Chcaeoans In posses
SION reporter called on william Curtis, COM
mander of Phil Sheridan Post, this morning to get
his version of the story
It's an awkward affair." said nc, " ana II Is not
going TO be an easy matter for to make it appear
Just right in the eyes OF the people, although We
did nothing imprope and really not bamcv ortly
The fact Is that the General little tired and his
brother a little too quick tempered, and they took
offence where none meant. The car which tile
General boarded was one which eight or nine OF US
had chartc.-' and, We had our wives with us.
wo could do nothing less than insist
on claiming tho provisions wo had maze
for their comfort. When the car was
backed into the sta lon. and attached to the train
seats were already hlcd. We protested to the por7
ter, who Immediately began to clear the car. eX-
pla lining the situation to the usurIers. II was not
noticed at first that General Sherman was one of the
lntruders, but soon as he was observed the por-
ter told him that he In the wrong car, that his
seat was In the coach ahead. The General did not
TO be much put out, but his brother flew all 10
pieces in a minute and denounced us for disturbing
the odd commander. Hice-Commsnder Blkwn. a
member Of the party, offered General Sherman seat
but the offer was refused. His luggage was picked
up and carried into the car that should have been
taken at first, the General following it. accompanied
by Major Sherman, who stu burning with in
dgnatiOn.
Now, intended disrespect to the General
We did not treat him rudely and he had no real
reason for getting wrathy except that he was tired
and did not like to move. If our Party had CON
sisted Of men alone why. IL would have been differ
cnt, but you see, had eight ladies and we we're
Obliged to consult their cOmiot. Besides, me
General might have stad In the car anyhow had he
chosen to accept the seat Mr.. Brown rendered him,
and perhaps he would have done 50 If his brother
had not been so hot.'
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FIRES SWEEPING OYER THE NORTHWEST
PRAIRIEs AND FORESTS RUINED AND LOSS OF
$1,000 A DAY CAUSED

PRAIRIES AND FORESTS RUINED AND LOSS OF
100000 A DAY CAUSED.
Helena Mont. Aug. 31.--Those who have never
travelled the section Of this country known
as the Northwest can have idea of the vast area
which the prairie and timber fires have covered.
Starting away up in British Columbia in the Koutenai
country, four weeks ago. owing TO the parhed con-
ditiOn Of the country (nO rain of any consequence
having fallen for ninety days. the fire travelled with
great rapdity, passing south through Montana into
Idaho extending into Washington and Oregon on
the west. then south again into Wyoming and Colo
rado. Montana. perhaps. has suffered the most. as
the fire ran along through the prairie country to the
Dakota line, crossed the main divide Of the Rockies,
set the bitter ahamc. worked into the MOUNTAINS
Phillips destroyed the timber and did great
damage in the National Park But If the prairie
fires are disastrous. the forest fires dOubly so.
Granville Stuart of the best authorities IN Mon
ana estimates the loss by these fires in Montana at
100000 a day. Thousands Of of virgin timber
land have been denuded and thousands of cords of
cut wood destroyed.
Port Huron. Mich, Aug. 31.-Port Huron is sur
rounded by forest fires and considerable damage has
been done with promise of stI more disastrous re-
suits IL the drouth, which has lasted two months,
should continue. The Petit farm, within the city
limits, has been completely burned over ahd the
fences and much property destroyed. A oarh ana
and the grand pavilion in Pine Grove Park was de
stroyed. Other barns within the city limits were
burned Thursday night. This Is the dryeSt time IN
this city in many years