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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-03-05
A Trees Record of It's Life.

1t is not known to every one that a
tree keeps record within it's stem of the
character of each successive season since
it began it's growth. If a Peach tree, for
instance, be examined after it has been
cut down, the ring of wood formed in
each year will show by its amount
whether the summer of that year was
warm or dry, or otherwise favorable or
adverse; and by the condition OF the
wood, the character of the winter will be
denoted. Severe early frost will leave
layer of soft, decaying wood; and later
frosts will be indicated by change OF
color, if nothing more.
If summer has been so dry as to
cause total rest between the growths OF
June and September, the annual ring for
that year will be double one, and some
times barely distinguishable as one, but
liable to be taken, by not very close
observer, for two different years growth.
At late meeting of the Botanical So
ciety of Edinburg, Sir Robert Christisun
gave the results of measurements OF
large trees of different species, made an
nually on lines OF girth marked perman-
emily with paint. In the very unfavora-
BILE season OF 1879, the deficiency in sum-
mer temperature was nearly ten degrees.
In seven Oak trees, of different species,
the deficiency in annual increase of girth
was ten per cent In eleven other decidu-
Gus trees, it was forty-two per cent;
and in seventeen pines it was twenty per
cent, different species OF the same family
giving very nearly similar results.-Vick's
Magazine for November.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-03-05
For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Geranium Culture.

In regard to Miss Scissors inquiries,
will briefly give some points in my ex-
perience which perhaps will aid her some
what in the cultivation OF box plants
especially the geranium having been more
successful with this, than the otherplants
mentioned, although Tuse the same kind
of earth in potting all my plants, which
are doing well at the present time. Make
a compost OF two thirds earth and one
third we'll rotted stable manure we'll
worked together. Should be several
month old beforeused. If notconvenient
to procure the above mentioned fertilizer,
leaf mold is good substitute, but used
in equal parts with the earth Tor "Flor-
ida Sandy and fertilized with a liquid
fertilizer described below.
The plants should be set in pots or
boxes with proper drainage, all surplus
water must escape or the roots will rot.
The geranium will thrive with less water
than any other plant cultivate except
the cacti. Too much water at time, or
watering too often will cause the stock
to grow large and spongy and then rot;
sometimes earth that is too rich will
cause this. Ny rule is, water geranium
when it needs it. When the leaves turn
yellow, water with a liquid fertilizer, pre-
pared with about one quart hen manure
to one bucket OF water; after being well
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-03-05
Pleasing Window Garden Plants.

The list Ofplants and bulbs which gives
entire satisfaction for winter culture to
the average amature is, perhaps, too
meager. There are many species which,
with special attention, will produce a fair
amount of bloom while nature outside is
at rest. but which are not suited to the
condition for plant growth as afforded
by the average flower lover at this time.
To do satisfactory work as winter
bloomer, plant must have stored up a
stock of vitality, ready to burst forth
into bud and blossom upon the proper
conditions for such being given, rather
than be exhausted by profuse Towering
during the summer. A walk through
florists grounds at midsummer teaches
this lesson we'll, when we see quantities Of
carnations, roses. hegonias, bonvardias.
ETC., in fine. stocky growth, without
bud or flower thereon.
The Chinese Primroses stand at the
head of the list of best winter plants.
They come in many colors and shades,
and the new kinds show very pleasing
stripes, and, being dwarf in habit, may
be placed in front of taller plants, which
is really their best place, thoguh fine
specimens develope in shady places.
Callas are indispensable in the winter
house-garden. To secure best results,
the earth should be literally supplied
with fertilizer, in the shape of well rotted
COW manure, and well drained pots-so
that the liberal supplies of hot water
given may readily pass off-should be
provided.
Begonias seem specially, fitted in some
of the moro rugged, strong growing
kinds to Withstand, without complaint,
the heat and dust OF the ordinary living
room. Rely mostly on tho varieties req
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-03-05

dissolved apply to each plant according
to size from one-half to one pint of this
liquid, being careful not TO touch the
plant with it. 1t can beused any time of
year but not often. The geranium
should grow in partial shade. Am not
successful in using commercial fertilizers.
MRS. A. E. NICHOLS.
Ellenton, Manatee County, Fla
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CATARRH.
Catarrhal Deafness - Hay Fever a
New Home Treatment.

Sufferers are not e. neralIv ware that
These dis Eases are contagious, ortnat they
are due to the presence of living para
sites in the lining membrane of the nose
and eustachian tubes. Microsc pic re-
search, however, has proved this to b9
a fact, and the result of this discovery is
that simple remedy has been formula
ted whereby catarrh, catarrhal deafness
and hay fever are permanently cnred in
from one to three simple applications
made at home by the patient once in
two weeks.
N. B-This treatment is not snuff
or an ointment; both have been di card
ed bv reputable physicians as injurious.
A pamphlet expl aiming this new treat
ment is sent on receipt of three cents in
stamps to pay postage by A Fl. Dixon
& Son, 337 and $50 West King Street,
Toronto, Canada.-Christian Advocate.
Sufferers from Catarrh troubles should
carefully read the above
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commended in the florists catalogues as
being the best winter boomers.
Fuchsias are sometimes satisfactory,
but are not always reliable in the
novice's hands. If they are tried, en-
courage them by frequent applications of
manure. Water during their best growth,
and keep the leaves free from red spiders.
Cyclamens. In these plants you have
something delicate, always choice and
pleasing, both in the beautiful foliage
and flowers and in perfume, though it is
white, with rosy tip, but new standings
and stripes are being produced constant
ly. This plant should have considerable
leaf mold in the soil, and little or no ma
nure Place the crown of the bulbs above
the soil, and remove, by means of wet
sponge or cloth. the dust as it accumu-
lates on the leaves. This plant cannot
fail to give satisfaction.
Geraniums are not to be recommended
if you have very warm windows. In cool
situations. with sunlight, they are salts
factory; but a tall spindling geranium
plant with leaves only at the end ofstalks
is anything but ornamental.
Oxalis is a pleasing departure from or
binary growth, and potful OF the differ
emit kinds grown together makes pretty
bracket plant, or basket for suspending
in the center OF p window.
Mahernia odorata, with its shower of
yellow. strongly scented flowers, is adj
mired by all. The blooms, though small,
are very pleasing in their bell shape, and
the fragrance is delicious, though some
what heavy from astrong, we'll developed
plant.
The most reliable of all window plants
are theDutch bulbs, which always bloom,
il not allowed to dry up, no matter how
hot or dusty the location. The hyacinth
is foremost in popular favor. 1t is sell
dom troubled with aphia, as in the case
with tulips, which should be we'll guarded
against this pest. for it is very hard to
keep them off if they once get started.
Narcissus force very readily, and those
lifted from the garden do very we'll in
deed. The Chinese variety, which, under
the name of Chinese sacred lily, has re-
ceived so much after ton, may be grown
in dish of water, held in place by peb-
bles, and furnishes a novelty beside it's
sweet fowers.-American Agriculturist.
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Curious Facts About Plants.
GAS FROM PLANTS.

y J
sunny day are surrounded by gas which
is inaammable, and will ignite with Il
sudden flash of flame when a lighted
match is applied to it. M. Ii. Correvon
gives in The Garden the results of some
Investigations lately made with regard
to this phenomenon. Certain plants,
AND very notably the Rutace@ and
Labiat@, secrete various products, such
as essential oils, resins, gums, balsams,
etc. Secretory organs which are buried
in the substance of the parenchyma elab
crate these products, while hairs OF vari-
Gus forms and textures conduct them to
the surface, and there excrete them. The
secretOry organs are termed internal
glands" and the excretory hairs are
known as external glands These lat
ter are surrounded at the base by part
of the epidermis, which the hair has push
ed up in issuing forth to make it's ap-
pearance on the surface of the stem, and
in the fraxinella this raised part of the
epidermis covers a gland which is very
richly provided with resin and essential
oil. When this gland was examined with
microscope on a hot day, twas empty,
it's contents having been drawn out by
the heat through the cells of the cpl
dermis or through the hair that termin-
ates the gland. 1t must be understood
that thesurrOundinga air has to be strong
ly impregnated with the gas ofthe volatil-
lied resin in order to take fire when a
lighted match Isl applied to it. This ex-
pertinent has also been carried out in
France by placing apot plant of fraxinel
la in bloom under bell-glass, and leav-
ing it there forsOme time, when the air in
the bell-grass was found to be so highly
charged with the resinouS gas that it ig-
nited the moment a lighted match was
applied to it, and, it may beaded, with
out doing the slightest injury to the
plant.
A Magnetic Plaintiff is stated that
there has been discovered in the forests
of India strange plant which possesses
to very high degree astonishing mag
netic power. Theh which breaks a leaf
from it receives Immediately a shock
equal to that which is produced by the
conductor Of an induction coil. At dis
tance of six metres magnetic needle is
affected by it, and it will be quite de-
ranged if brought near. The energy of
this singular influence varies with the
hour of the day. All powerful about
O'Clock in the afternoon, it is absolutely
annulled during the night At times of
storm it's intensity arguments to strik-
ing propositions. During rain the plant
seems TO succumb and bends it's head dur
ing thunder shower; it remains there
withOutfOrce or virtue, even if one should
shelter it with umbrella. No shock is
felt at that time in breaking the leaves
and the needle is unaffected besideit One
never by any chance sees bird or insect
alight on the electric plant; an instinct
seems to warn them that they would
there find sudden death. 1t is also i'm
portant to remark that where it grows
none of the magnetic metals are found;
neither iron, nor cobalt, nor nickel, an
undeniable proof that the electric force
belongs exclusively to the plant.-Ex.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1890-03-05

Sufferers from Catarrh troubles should
carefully read the above.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
A Woman's Perfect Companion,

Our new book by DIR. John III. Dye,
one of New York's most sl1illful physi-
clans. shows that pain is not necessary
in childbirth. but results from causes
easily understood and overcome. 1t
clearly proves that any woman may be-
come mother without suffering any
pain whatever. 1t also tells how to
overcome and prevent morning sick
ness and the many other evils attend
ing pregnancy. 1t is highly endorsed
by physicians everywhere as the wife's
true companion. Cut this out: it will
save you great pain, and possibly your
life. Send two-cent stamp for descrip-
tive circulars. testimonials. and conti-
dental letter sent in sealed envelope.
Address FRANK THOMAS ~ CO.. Pub
fishers. Baltimore. Md. 32-l3
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Jumps from Lynn,

Mrs. Arthur Smith is quite sick at
present.
Eston Huffman took business trip
20 Port Huron last week.
John Dudley was ut Port Huron one
day last week on business.
Hugh Clink hps been laid up with
the grippe for the past week.
w. ". Lord. Of Elk, was in town last
Monday aud Tuesday collecting.
Miss Mary Shut. of Capac, is spend
ing few days with her friend, Miss
Ellie Wait.
Tom Shut is home from the woods
where he has been for the last five or
six months.
Mr.. Scott, of Sanilac Centre, is in
town. lie is selling apple trees and is
stopping ut John Drennan's.
The box social given last week by
the Lynn association was a grand sue
cess, the house being filled. The pro-
gramme was an interesting one. and
everybody seemed to enjoy themselves.
Miss Hattie LocXlin, teacher of school
district No. 3, has vacation this week.
She had pictures taken of herself and
her pupils Wednesday of last week. An
artist from Brown City did the work at
q cost of 50.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14

Vames Garlick's house and lot, situated nnOrth
- west part of the village lor sale. 4 one story
house, with cellar cistern. good well Of water,
small orchard on lot, two story barn and other
Outbuildings. Terms reasonable
yTo,se and two lots situated in the Reed & Me
IL Mutt addition TO the village Of Vale. Desir-
able location.
A house and lot in the village Of Armada: also
~ one I'm the village Of Memphis. VIII be sold
cheap for cash.
GONE very fine vacant lots IN the Tappan q
- Law Menerey and Reed 4 McNutt additions
BURIAL LOTS in Elmwood cemetery, Yale.
ID Mich.
A FIRST-CLASS business Glance in. the
N thriving village OF Vale. can DC purchased
on very easy terms. Call Oh Drake McnLse
for particulars.
teO ACRES, 100 acres in good state of cultiya-
lOU ton, Sandy loan, two houses, TWO large
barns, sheds and other outbuildings; good or
chard, farm well watered, fences in good condi-
ton. 20 acres of timber.
HOUSE and lot and two story barn, on Ken
L Il nilc street, very desirable location. SiOO
down. balance ON time TO suit purchaser.
LYME house and lot, nicely located; cheapand
Il terms easy.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Bits from Brown City.

How are you satisfied with the village
election?
l.. II. IIowse, Miss Stoutenburgh and
several of their pupils attended the
teachers institute at Sanilac Centre
this week.
g II. Loree has his meat shop nearly
completed and will start business in
the same in Il few days.
George Griggs attempted to discharge
a gun by applying lighted cigar to the
nipple of the piece and received a
charge of powder in his face. He
knew it was loaded.
J. Il. Sherk and II. Buckler made a
business trip to Inlay City on the 9th.
The village election passed off quite
smoothly. The following are the Off
GERS elected: President. J. A. Vannest;
treasurer. j. +. Holden: clerk. William
Mcleod; assessor. :. +. Herbert; trus-
sees. G. Il. Gould. G. II. Loree, George
Lints; trustee to fill vacancy, i. Stein
apT; street commissioner. II. Herbert;
rouStable. Fred McDOugall.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Valley Centre Vapor,

"A new store is soon to be started by
a man from Croswell.
Mr.. Whiting has been doing the
town in the interest of j. b. Morris, of
Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. "A. RAYMOND are enjoy
ing a visit from their daughter Mrs.
Griffin and children, of Kings Mills.
A night-cap social was held at j. ii.
Beckett's last Friday night which net
ted about 81. An enjoyable time is re-
ported.
Mrs. Thomas Darcy. Mrs. w. \. Nc
Kenna, Mrs. j. b. Francis and Mrs. w.
w Cowing. of Yale. and Mrs. Nj. Il.
Grandy. of Sault Ste. Marie, visited j. ii.
,lydorn and wife Wednesday of last
week. Mrs. Grandy left for the Sault
Thursday morning.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
DEATHS.

MIDDLEToN--On Friday, March 4 the wife of
Fred Middleton, OF Greenwood. aged -
years. The funeral was held on Sunday,
UoIIENBECK- Wednesday, March ~. VIM
IIoenbeck, of Speaker, aged 20 years
McWHINNEY-On Wednesday. March 3, David
McWhnney, Of Fort Grati0t aged 80 years
Mathematician Tuesday, March 4, Patrick
Mclaughlin. of Port Huron, aged GS years
BAILEy-On Wednesday, March 3, Eva, 2-year-
old daughter Of VIM. a. Bailey, OF Port HUI
ron.
CoLEMAN.-On Sunday, March 2, 2-year-old son
Of George Coleman, Of Thornton.
LARNED--On Sunday, March 0, Asa Larned. of
Port Huron, u pioneer of St Clair county,
aged SO years.
kTLBoURN-On Wednesday, March ., the infant
child of Henry kilbourn, OF Blaine.
EsKEw-On Sunday. March 2, John Eskew, an
old citizen Of Port Huron.
MATHERsoN-On Friday, March & Daniel Ma
thcrson, " Jeddo, aged az years.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Is COns,,mptiOn Incurablef

Read the following; Mr.. c. a. Morris.
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down with
abscess of Lungs, and friends and ply
sicians pronounced me an incurable con-
sumptive. Began taking Dr.. Kings
new discovery for consumption, am
now OH my third bottle, and able to
oversee the work on my farm. 1t is
the finest medicine ever made" Jesse
Middlewart. Decatur. Ohio, says: Had
1t not been for ID. Kings new discovery
for consumption would have died of
lung troubles. Was given up by doe
tors. Am now in best of health" Try
it. Sample bottles free at G. A. Wells
drug store.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14

Dersonal property for sale: Ono Tympkip
Il spring buggy; enc set iron harrows; one
Waterloo road cart; two sets single harness:
about six tons of first class hay, one mare i'm foaI:
one yearling colt, one spring colt.
Persons purchasing any chattcl property
found In the above list will he given Q months
time, II preferred, on furnishing good endorsed
and approved notes. with interest ut per cent
per annum
real and personal property will appear In the
next issue OF the ENroSITOn.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Melvin Murnurings.

Services in the church every Sunday
morning at 1890.
Charles Dewey is suffering with in
flammation Of the eyes.
Elmer Smith and family moved to
Alpena on Wednesday of this week.
VIM. S. Moore has purchased the
David Smith lot adjoining the hotel for
$50.
Miss Alice Wharton, of Yale, was
the guest of Miss Ella Simmons on
Sunday.
Terry Monaghan. bought house
from Thos. Boyle and moved it onto the
Burns farm which he purchased re-
Gently.
James Moore and wife started for
Traverse City last Tuesday evening,
where they intend to reside for the
present.
Mrs. Walker, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Thos. Wharton, left
for her home in Garfield, Ont, last
Monday.
Misses Lizzie Gaffney and Eva Nc
Leod and master Hugh Mcleod, of
Brown City, were visiting friends in
town this week.
Mr.. Donnelly, living three miles
northeast of Melvin, had his house and
contents and u kit of blacksmith tools
destroyed by fire on Friday last.
An association called the Epworth
League was organized on Tuesday eve
nirg. Officers: President. Rev. Mr..
Rowe: treasurer. Wm. j. McPhee; sec
rotary. Miss Tina Setter; first vice
president. Thos. Murray: second vice.
Elmore Moore: third vice, Miss Lottie
UardV: fourth vice. Chas. Wilson.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
ATORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the conditions of
Il mortgage dated August 3lSt, 1887, and recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds, OF st. Clair
County, Mich, in Liber - of mortgages. page 1l5.
executed by Henry Turner and Matilda Turner
his wife, to the firm of FinlaySou u Warning,
said mortgage having been duly assigned
by said FinlaysOn 4 WaIiug to Richard Turner,
by deed of assignment bearing date Now %,
1889, and recorded in the Office Of said Register
of Deeds In Iiber Of assignment OF mortgages,
on page rs, and the same Is now owned by him.
Whereby the power OF salc in said mortgage has
become operative, and there Is claimed to be due
ut date hereof the sum of Twcnty-Seyen Dollars
and Twenty-Five cents, notice IL hereby given
that said mortgage will be iorcclosed by sale of
the mortgaged premises, ut public auction to the
highest bidder ut the front door of the City Hall
in the city of Port Huron, that being the place
for holding the Circuit Court for said county, OH
the Goth day Of March. 1890, at one O'Clock p. M.
to satisfy the amount due OH said mortgage, in
terest and costs, including an attorney fee Of
Fifteen Dollars, az provided by statute no suit or
proceedings having been instituted at law to re-
cover said amounts Said m0rtgaged premises
are described as follows: Lot five (5), block
twelve O2) Of Bettes' division of the village Of
l,rockway Centre.-now Yale,-St. Clair county,
Michigan.
Dated this 18th day of December, 1880.
HARVEY TAPPAN,
RICHARD TURNER, Attorney for Assignee.
Assignee.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14

NIERi desirable house and lot ON Main street,
v Yale. Would also make a fine business loca-
ton. Price low and terms easy.
TINE SCOTT Bakery building ON the cast side
L Of Main street. Yale. can be purchased mt
very low figure Inquire at Drake Il MenzieS'.
harm in Grant township, 80 acres, 90 well i'm
A proved $4,000. $500 down. balance on time
to suit purchaser, or will exchange for village
property.
on ACRES in Brockway township, 20 acres i'm
GU proved good barn, small orchard, well
watcred, and In good state of cultivation, Price
s3,00. $1,000 down, balance ON time TO suit pur-
chaser.
We also have u lot of wild land in Marlette
Lynn and Maple Valley townships.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
Drake & MenZieS.
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE
office: Upstairs IN BaPleE7's BrioE BLOCK

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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
CORRESPONDENCE.
pashes from Deanville.

Protracted meetings closed Tuesday
evening.
Frank Card lectured Wednesday eve-
ming. Subject: "What is man?"
Quite number attended the ball at
the 20" Thursday night of last week.
Joe KOyl and Emma Nanhorn have
agreed to be no longer two. May their
future be 4 happy one.
Some of our young fry are on the
spark" Children, you had better wait
until you cut your eye teeth.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
MARRIAGES..

NEIL--ANGER-On Wednesday, March s. Bar
Der Neil Of Port Huron, and Miss Rose L.
Anger. OF Greenwood
STALKER IlARMoN-On Thursday, March @,
Herbert Stalker, of ,Ieddo, and Miss Della
Harmon Of Worth
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1890-03-14
BIRTHS.


ARMAN-On Friday, March nth, to the wife Of
4. Arinan. "a daughter.
O'NEILI.-On Sunday, March Q, to the wife Of
Peter j. ONeill, f.. of Port Huron, q daugl-
ter.
MITTs.-On Thursday, March G, TO the wife of
Walter II. Mitts, Of Port Huron, son.
GILBERT-On Friday, February 2S, to the wife
Of T.. Gilbert. OF Berville, u daughter.
ALExANDER--On Thursday, March 8, to the
wife Of John Alexander, OF Fort Gratiot, n
son.
SMIrH-On Tuesday, March 8, to the wife Of
David Smith, of Fort Gratiot, son.
MATTHEw--On Wednesdays March Is. to the
wife Of j. Matthew, of Fort Gratiot,a daugh-
ter.