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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18
Care of House Plants.
Cardington Ohio.

Whenever an herbaceous plant begins
to drop it's leaves it is certain that it's
health is impaired in some way. This
may be due to several causes, such as be-
ing pot bound, over watered, over heated
exposure to cold or the application of
powerful stimulants, as guanO, strong
liquid manure, alkalies,' ETC., or to some
other cause, which has destroyed the feed
ing roOts Of the plant, thus inducing dis
ease and speedy death in all cases where
remedial measures are nOtspeedily resort
ed to. The steps taken in these cases by
the amateur are generally the most dis
astrous course that could be taken to-
ward the plant short of destroying it at
Once-that of deluging it with water and
applying strong stimulants.
When the nutritive organs of the plants
have been destroyed or OvergOrged, the
remedy is very similar-that which ma
ture suggests when animal digestion is
deraDged, namely, that Ofgiving no more
food until it reacts. Then il the roots
have been injured from any of the above
named causes we must let the soil in
which it is potted become nearly dry,
after which remove the plant from the
pot, take the ball of soil in which the
roots have been enveloped and crush it
between the hands just enough to allow
all the hard outer crust OF the ball to be
shaken off. RepOt in rather dry soil,
which must be light and rich, using a new
pot ,orif the old one is used it should be well
secured to open the pores, that evaora-
ton may be properly carried on through
the Sides
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18
Mrs. Mills Inquiries Answered.


ent treatment. While the common Gala
is of an evergreen nature and can bekept
in active growth nearly or quite all the
year, the Spotted Gala, like the GladiO-
lus, Tuberose, ETC., demands period OF
growth followed by one of complete rest.
1t is a strictly summer bulb and more
perfectly adapted to the open ground
than to pot culture. In the fall (or in
midsummer in this climate) it's foliage
dies down, and then the bulb should be
lifted and kept dry over winter, like po-
tato, to bereplanted the following spring.
1t succeeds we'll in the open ground IN
this climate if planted in well enriched
spot. During dry spells it is greatly ben
Gifted by cOpious waterings, but at no
period OF it's growth does it require as
much moisture as is relished by the COM
mon Gala. Here it may remain in the
ground the year around, but is best lift
ed as soon as the foliage all dies down,
to be kept in some dry place until time
to replant, which will be evidenced by
growth starting. At the time ofplanting
all the offsets should be broken off and
planted by themselves. Bulbs of the di-
ameter of silver dollar should bloom
freely.
Xxx
Water Hyacinth is the common name
of Eichhornia crassipes major, an aqua
tic plant at the same time most curious
and beautiful. 1t is near relative of the
Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata) so
common in our lakes, and bears not the
remotest connection to the Hyacinth,
but has been so named from the resem-
blance, particularly at distance, of the
spikes of flowers to Hyacinth@ spikes.
But it could much more appropriately
becalled Water Orchid for the Wholeplant
is as curious as an Orchid, while the flowers
in size, form, color and :ndescribabIe deli
cacy would rival those of many species
worth it's weight in gold. The plant is in
the form of a rosette composed of leaves
about the size of silver so cent piece, or a
silver dollar the stems of which are
swollen into bladders, or balloons, filed
with air which enables the plant to float
after the manner of the Water Lettuce so
plentiful in theSt. Johns, and some other
Florida rivers. A mass of feathery, blue
roots depend downward, and in shallow
water the ends of these roots enter the
soil and when in such a position the
plant grows more vigorously and
blooms more profusely. If planted in
moist soil the necessity of the air sacks,
orballOons, being removed the leaves are
borne on tall stems in the same manner
as the leaves OF Gala, and the plant
loses much of it's attractiveness. A bowl
is not deep enough to grow it in success
fully. But in a tub it succeeds admirably
and the satisfaction to be derived from
its cultivation will fully recompense one
for growing it, The tub should be of
good size "a coal oil barrel sawed in two,
and thoroughly cleaned, is good set in
the full sunshine, about three inches of
good soil (muck is best) placed in the
bottom and covered with sand, filled
with water which should be replenished
as it evaporates. Drop the plant in the
water and it will take care of itself, soon
increasing SO as to completely cover the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18

see thousands of these plants reposing
singly,} and in great groups and banks,
on the placid bosom of our little lake,
and almost any day 500, or more, spikes
of the magnificent flowers are out in all
their glory, presenting a sight which has
been acknowledged as wonderful as it is
beautiful. They increase by the means
of runners, in the same manner as the
strawberry. We have never detected
that it perfected seed.
The plant known as "Christ's Thorn"
is Euphorbia splendens, native of Maui
ritus. Itsucceeds herei in the open ground
it's snowy scarlet flowers produced con-
tinuously. 1t is well known at the North,
particularly in greenhouses.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18

Let the pot be only large enough to al
low an inch of space between the side of
the pot and the ball of roots. After re-
potting give sufficient water to settle the
earth we'll about the roots. Sink the pot
in a half-shady place or in a box OF SOIL
Donotsupply water until the plant starts
to grow unless the air is SO dry as to
evaporate all the moisture before any
perceptible growth starts. Then, OF
course water must be given in sufficient
quantities to keep the soil damp, but no
more.
[ could never conceive why people wa
ter their plants so much, nor why they
think wateris a specific remedy for all the
ills to which plants are heir. A neighbor
consulting me about the feeble condition
of her geraniums said: 81 am sure the
plants are not suffering from want of at
tention, as | have watered them copi-
ously, twice each dayP' | think it is
quite safe to assume that half the plants
that die in the hands of amateurs are wa
tered to death.
Small, white worms sometimes iEfest
pots in which the plants have stood a
long time. These are easily discovered
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18

To whom all correspondence relating to this de
partment should be addressed
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-06-18

Sufferers from Catarrh troubles should
carefully read the above.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

"'Doan make no di1funce whut you
thought an mon dat eff you say err
nuther word on dat subjeck I'll make
you git often dis boss q wuz ridin' be-
him him) an walk home
''You better blebe | hushed up. It
waz monstuss skeery right er long dar.
an / woulder tuck er duck fit ef be
hader made me git down.
"Wall. we turned of inter skirt o.
woods, an rid er long whar de trees hung
low ober de road. Putty soon think
my blood gwine ter freeze. Err voice
frum it seemed like way up yander call
out;
John Peter Thomas. John Peter
Thomas
Whoa says ole mars. Who dat
call me?'
".John Peter Thomas. John Peter
Thomas
"Mussyful Lawd, who dat CALM me?'
sklamed de old man, an he socked de
spurs in de boss, an erway he went down
de road. Oar wuz er big bend in de road,
an marster KEEP ridin' wild his head
tucked down, an not sayin' word till
we got roun' dat bend. an den, Jest ez he
gunter talk ter me in er skeered sort o.
way, yere come de voice ergin. Dis time
it say: John Peter Thomas, John Peter
Thomas, you KANT run erway frum me.
Stop
"You better blebe he stopped right
dar in de road, err shakin' all ober.
'"John Peter Thomas, John Peter
Thomas, wharfo you gwine treat dem
POI culled forks so? Use got my eye on
you. John Peter Thomas. an you better
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES.

A toy-dealer guarantees to deliver
presents at the house without the small
boy seeing them.
1t is said that a stocking has been in
vented that will hold drum and bob
sled.
A elm bable Christmas-tree viii becon-
sidered one of the most useful inventions
by fathers who have houseful OF small
boys.
the year is coutrivance to keep the
youngsters eyes closed when Santa
Claus is making his visit.
A lovers thermometer fills long-felt
want. A young man has only to test
the warmth OF his girls affection to
learn whether she expects watch and
chain or only box of bon-bons.
Optical illusion has at last been
adapted to a practical purpose. A
Frenchman has invented device which
makes a pretty girl fail to see that she
is standing under the mistletoe until 1t
is too late.
Santa Claus says that the modern
chimneys are a nuisance, as they land
him away down in the cellar in red
hot furnace, and then half the time
the cellar door is locked. Evansville
Breeze.
A new skate will be put on the market
this year. The inventor claims it can
be put on in half the time that other
styles take. Those who have watched .
young man put on his best girls skates
will not feel disposed to dispute this
clsim.-Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
To ConSumutiVeS.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means. after suffer
ing for several years with severe lung
affection. and that dread disease Con-
sumption, is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To those who desire it. he will cheer
fully send (free of charge) a copy of the
prescription used. which they will find
a sure cure for CoNUMPTIoN, ASTHMA,
CATARRH BRONCHITIS and all throat and
lung MALADIEs. lie hopes all sufferers
will try his remedy. as it is invaluable
Those desiring the prescription, which
viii cost them nothing and may prove
blessing, will please address. REV.
A. WILSON, Williamsburg, Kings Coun-
ty, New York. 44-44
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

look out. Doan furgit 'em on de day o.
de Chris'muss, John Peter Thomas.
"Den de voice hushed an ole marster
groaned. After while we rid on, an
bimeby the ole pusson said: Jake, doan
you say err word o whut has took place
ter night. l wuz jest er foolin' bout you
folks not habin' no Chris'muss.'
II want gwine say nuthin' fur wuz
mighty nigh skeered outen my raw hide
shoes, tell you; an wen | got ter my
cabin wuz so cited dat | bumped bof
sides o. de do ez | went in De next
day marster call us all up an say: Use
mighty sorry dat you thought want
gwine gin you no hollerday. Wy de
Lawd know | Tub you, an stead O.
habin' er week, wy bless yo' souls, you
may hab two. He looked at me wen he
say dis, but he neeter, fur n'tgwine
ter say er word, de Lawd knowd, fur
want done bein' skeered at dat mint.
''Dar wuz er mighty heep O. happiness
in de quarter dat night, an while ! wuz
settin' by de fire, mos ready ter go ter
bed, who should come in but old Chuck.
"'Whut tell you?' says he.
YOU UOl6 me ue LFuI an uuInlH
shorter, but / 'clar | thought you dun
los yo' mine. Say, eff you swar you
neber mention it will tell you suthin'.
win you swar?
"'Yas,' say he. I will swar.'
Den / tole him whut had happened.
an den he say: "Ef you swar not ter
say nuthin' I'll tell you suthin'.'
swore, an den he laughed like he gwine
take er fit an after he got able which
peered ter be er monstus long time, he
wuz so tickled, he say, he did: Man up
er bendin' tree, er haw, haw. White
man an er niger come ridin' er long.
Man up de tree called de name o. de
white man. White man gifts skeered
an gallops his boss. Man drapped down
outen de tree-cuts through de woods,
gifts inter er nuder tree ahead o. de white
man, an gins Aim some-haw, er haw-
some advice. White man, de next day,
call up de niggers-ter he, he-you
know de rest
"Wall. chillun." the old man contin-
ued, ~ sot dar err loolzin' at Chuck. an
er thinkin' dat he wuz sartinly de smart
est pusson eber seed in my life, an
sometimes wonders whut he would er
been eff he had er liben. Po' ole man.
One Chris'muss we laid him down under
de big red oak tree. Take yere, femme
git deze sweet taters outen de fire."
OPTE p. READ.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

wuz es mighty funny pusson, an ds
called him Chuck. Well, after we foun'
out de thing had dun been settled an
dat we want gwine ter git no Chris
muss, went inter Chuck's cabin one
night ter greave wild him as had dun
greaved wild all dc yuders. Chuck he
wuz er settin' by de fire maxim ar cross
bow.
"'Whut you gwine do wild dat@ says l.
"'Shoot rabbits wild itdurin' de Chris
muss' says he.
"'W'y, doan you know dat ole marster
amt gwine gin US no Chris'muss?'
"'No, doan know dat
wall, it's time you wuz er indin
out
"'Oh, no faint. Ole mars thinks he
amt gwine gin US no Chrismuss, but he
is.
"'How you know?'
"'Neber mine-suthin' dun been er
whisperin' ter me-
"'Yas, an will whisper er long time
TO yoL shoot no rabbits wild dat ar cross
bow durin' dis here comm Chris'muss.'
"'All right, eff you thinks sos hab it
20 own way, but l tell you dat dis is
goin' ter be one de mos 'joyable Chris
muses. you eber seed
~ doan know how it gwine come,'
says l.
"'Oh. mebby not. but you amt er very
smart pusson, no how
81 thought de Guinea niger had dun
los his mine, an got up an went ter
my cabin an lay down, mighty sorrer-
full.
"De next day marster tole me dat he
want me ter go up ter town wild him ter
stan berhine his cheer an wait on him
at de hotel table, er habit dat de white
folks hab in dem days, an thought dat
after we got out on de road l would hab
er chance ter talk him outen dat 'cision
dat he dun cum ter in de regards ter
Chris'muss. But somehow didn't hab
de nerve ter mention it ter him ez we
was gwine, an den lowed ter mersef
dat wait till we come back.
''It wuz putty late in de night ez we
rode toward home. Oar had been er
little skift o. snow, an de yeth looked
like er sheet dun been spread out on it.
Every thing wuz so ghost-like dat
didn't see how he could git mad at me
fur talkin' ter him, so / says, says |;
'Marster, Christ'muss will soon be yere,
won't it?'
"'Hush yo' mouf,' says he; ''dar Amt
no sicher thing ez Chris'muss. Oar ulster
be, but dar ain't now.
al thought it wuz gwine keep on ies
like it allus did. says
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
Cold Waves

Arc predicted with reliable accuracy,
and people liable to the pains and aches
of rheumatism dread every change to
damp or stormy weather. Althoug b
Hoods Sarsaparilla is not claimed to be
positive specific for rheumatism, the
remarkable cure it has effected show
that it may be taken for this complaint
with reasonable certainty of benefit. Its
action in neutralizing the acidity of the
blood, which is the cause of rheuma-
tism, constitutes the secret OF the sue
cess Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. If you
suffer from rheumatism, give Hood
Sarsaparilla fair trial; it will do you
good. 43-47
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

old man had just put some sweet pota-
toes in the fire to roast when boy said:
''Gran'dady, tell US erbout er Christmas
er long time ergo. TO de wah. wen you
wuz er slave
"Huh! we had Chris'musses sho huff
in dem days, but | reckon da peered
/ berlonged ter er ole man named John
Peter Thomas. He want er bad pusson.
but he had er mighty heep o. cuts ways
erbout him. | rick'lecks one Chris
muss in de specially. Ole marster he
got inter trouble wild de church. He
had been er mighty man in de conger-
gation-furnished all de wood fur ter
keep de house VAIN. an ole m.stiss she
mighty nigh allus baked de sackerment
bread.
zone day de preacher-an' l neber did
like de man, he wuz so stuck up-borrid
marster's boss ter ride ter town, an
i reckon he muster got drunk ur suthin'.
fur wen he got back de boss wuz putty
nigh dead, he had been ruined so hard.
Marster didn't like it er tall, an he
gunter talk ter de preacher er bout
it, an de preacher he talk sorter short,
an den marster whipped him, whipped
him awful. too. Wall, de church tuck
it up, an marster got inter er quarrel
wild de head men an bless yo' hearts, da
turned marster out. 1t tickled de mig
gers, but you better blebe da soon gun
ter laugh on de yuder side da mouths.
ole marster he lowed dat he wuz done wild
'ligion-dathe want chen gwine ter keep
Chris muss. Dis made us look power
full blue, tell you. We had been in de
habit O. restin' an 'joyin' ourse'fs fur Ell
whole week All we'd halter do wuz
ter git up er huff wood ter last er week,
an den we'd be ez free ez birds. We'd
roam ober de country an ketch rabbits,
an hunt possoms at night an hab
dances wild de gals, an jes' hab er high
time all roun'. Bit all dis wuz gwine
be stopped. De ole man wuz gwine
make US work all through de Chris
musS.
"Dar wuz err sort o. Guinea Niger
1ibed in the cabin next ter mine. He
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

Texas Siftings: Il suppose, Tommy,
you love your sister very much" said
the gentleman who was paying his adj
dresses to Tommy's sister
TOMMY love her when there are
fellers around. She is mighty good to
me then, but she is cross as the mischief
when they are gone. She is like a
fiddle. She is no good without beau
Amt that so, Fan?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

Chicago Tribune: Dude Cat the
museum Think of it old fel! It's been
dead 5000 yeahs! If it could speak
what do you think it would
Mummy with leathery cough
For heavens sake, blow that cigarette
smoke the other way!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
BUckLIN's ARNIcA sALvE

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions. and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by
JOSEPH T. BENNETT. 29ly
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

Philadelphia: ''Mr. Hohm," her
mother remarked to him at the door
when she let him in next evening, ''did
you notice the hour you left here last
night? Mamie says she didn't"
''Pm sure l don't know. / was as
much in the dark as she was. y
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

America: Mrs. Newrlch- Who is
that very tall young manP
Mrs. Condour-He is the son of an
old friend of mine. He is studying for
the church.
Mrs. Newrich-He's tall and thin
enough for the steeple.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

A great many persons, who have
found no relief from other treatment,
have been cured of rheumatism by
Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Do not give
up until you have tried it. 1t is only
80 cents per bottle. For sale by Jos.
I. Bennett druggist. 41-44
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

Unless more care is given to the hair,
the coming man is liable to be hairless
animal; hence, to prevent the hair
from falling use Halls Hair Remover.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

Smith, Gray & Co.'S Monthly: st.
Peter (reading card) = Mary Ann
Swipes; age, forty eight; Methodist.
Correct.
Spirit of Mrs. Swipes-Dear ne. !
feel so strange! Where do / sit?
right back of the Baptist benches.
Spirit-Whatl Do the Methodists sit
behind the Baptists? (FirmlY) don't
want to go in.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
CUNNING CHUCK.
A Christmas Story Of Plantation
Days

\ old negro. the
owner of a we'll
cultivated farm,
sat with a num-
Der of his grand
child T e n in
front of a blaz-
ing fire of hick-
ory'logs- Christ
mas time was
drawing near
and on the chill
dren's fac e S
happy f a n c Y
had drawn pfct-
ures of brigh t
eagerness. The
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25

An honest Swede tells his story in
plain unmistakable language for the
benefit of the public. One of my child
rem took a severe cold and got the Group.
l gave her teaspoonful of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy, and in five min
utes later gave her one more. BY this
time she had to cough up the gathering
in her throat. Then she went to sleep
and slept good for fifteen minutes. Then
she got up and vomited; then she went
back to bed and slept good for the re-
malnder of the night She got the Group
the second night and l gave the same
remedy with the same good results. ]
write this because thought there might
be some one in the same need and not
know the true merits of this wonderful
medicine. CHARLES A. THoMPsEEN
Des Moines, Iowa. so cent bottles fol
sale by Jos. 4. Bennett. Ala
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-25
A STRONG HINT.

Boston Traveller: They were roasting
chestnuts in the fire.
81 am going to call that chestnut by
your name.
"WhyP" asked he.
because it seemed to be cracked and
won't pop"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-19
:LORD FAURTLEROY DYING.


Little Cedric EHOdgsOn Burnett Not
Expected TO live Very Long.
PHILADELPHIA, June 15.-Poor little
Cedric Hodgson Burnett, the blue.eyed,
curly haired son of the suthoress OF
"Little Lord Fauntleroy," is alowly, but
surely, passing away among the leafy
Rlades and beautiful dells Of picturesque
Wayne. The stricken mother, who made
her darling boy the type upon which she
formed the character of the enhancing
little lord, which brought her so much
fame and fortune, has left no stone I'M
turned to try and snatch her loved one
from the jaws of death. Mrs. Burnett,
having settled the law suits in England
In connection with her one great work,
travelled as fast as her boy could safely
be brought to Philadelphia, where she
hoped to get some satisfactory treatment
from the great specialists Of the City of
Brotherly Love, and, II possible, nurse
her only child back to health and yigor.
For some time the mother and child
stopped at the Stratford, and DIR. j. Soils
Cohen, of No. 143l Walnut street, assid-
uously attended upon the swest-faced
little invalid. The result was for short
time satisfactory, but as the hot weather
set In the poor boy seemed to get weaker
and weaker, and the anxious mother took
him out to peaceful, breezy Wayne, in
the forlorn hope of putting of the
the inevitable as long as possible.
The little lord drives about the leafy
lanes with his parent Watching over him.
Lovely as ever is he, with his large bright
eyes and pensiv4 look, but wasting dis
ease gnaws within. and as the summer
days pass by, the boy is drawing imper-
ceptibly nearer and nearer that bourne
from which there is no return, and
from which his mother is making saoh a
brave fight TO rescue him.
DIR. Cohen says that little Cedric is in
o slow decline. Ho may Last for some
time yet, but he is doomed beyond all
the power OF human skill and science.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-06-19

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, June 16--A
serious collision occurred yesterday on
the Wisconsin Central short line between
here end Eau Clair between a freight and
passenger train. Both engines were
demolished and Engineer Weldon of the
passenger train received serious injuries
about the head and dislocated
shoulder. Fireman MeNulty of the
freight engine was seriously but not
fatally injured. The forward coach of
the passenger train was badly smashed,
the passengers in the coach almost mirac-
uously escaping without serious injury.
The second coach was seriously wrecked
and the passengers were badly shaken
up. There was panic among the women
and children.