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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-13

and varied and self-succeeding fora, the
Infinite Maker felt joy but family
Swallowed to us in the brief and calm
sentence, "And God saw that it was
good"
In the garden HE put the man whom
He had formed wise marriage with the
soil and it's daintier products and not
wholly annul led by sin or even death, as
soul deser ted, our moral part resolves
again into the common material. In the
garden Deity walked Gin the cool of the
day." and whoever still in this outer and
lesser paradise, with willing eye and ear
makes a gardener round, may read in
plain characters pure theology and hear
the supreme voice.
This initial year at our lodge in Flor
ida has shown us such surprising dor
mant vigor in trees and plants considered
dead by frost or removal, and such CHI
matte rapidity Of growth that doubt if
there be for the amateur gardener or flor
list any part Of our country more hopeful
Carefully select joint cuttings Of the
rose Nine. de Tartas, set in a shady spot
of open ground on the last day Of August
have just sent out their first buds,
whether or no they prove free boomers
on self roots. Despite the coarse texture
of the flower [ prize this variety a like for
itr rich pink bloom, it's strong growth
and therefore good carrying quality, and
the beautiful blending of green's in it's
maturing foliage.
Of a small collection Of budded roses
set in December, Paul Neyron, clean and
stately in habit, is most notable and
probably remains as two years ago it was
declared to be 'by far the largest vari-
ETY. in cultivation" The first blossom
put forth for us was about thirteen in
ches in circuit; deep pink and altar
sweet To the catalogue description
might we'll be added, excellent for table
decoration.
Following in this satisfactory list are
James Sprunt, LaFrance, Nine Hardy,
Isabella Sprunt and Earl of Dufferin.
Last and dainty indeed by contrast, is
little snow-white Paquerette (Polyantha)
recalling blossoms of the double flower
ing cherry, promised to bloom continually
Cat the North) from June to November
and which those experienced and reliable
growers Ellwanger and Barry, pronounce
"a rose for the million"
The dressings these bushes receive are
soap-suds, ashes, Gin which are bits of
charcoal quick to heighten the color of
the fowers) and at long intervals little
blood and bone, of late almost daily vigi-
lance and warfare have been required
against aphis on the tender shoots; and
while all tactics are approved that pre-
serve the bush and leave the enemy dead
upon the field no force has appeared
more practicable and effective than a re-
tributive thumb and finger.
Mrs. S.
Lake Helen, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-13

within bear witness to the large business
done by this frm) we enter the latticed
greenhouse This is IL sight worth see
and filed with rare Ferns, Palms, and
other tropical plants. Each variety fills
a square Of the long beds which runs the
entire length of the building. Narrow
footwalks divide each bed. The Sage
Palms attracted special attention and
desire, SO uniquely beautiful are they,
particularly the long-leaved variety.
From the extent to which it is being
propagated, the Australian Silk Oak
(Grevillea RObusta), seems to be a uni
versal favorite. Mr. Ellsworth tells us
it is deservedly so. Cocos Weddeliana
seems most popular among Palms, and
all who want a fast growing and striking
plant should assuredly obtain this. 1t
requires wonderfully little attention (but
it must be regular).
There are quantities Of different
Palms, and beautiful varieties of the
Opoponax. l thought some Of the Ferns
particularly fine, as also specimens of
Coontie (Zamia Integrifolia) our Florid-
ian Cycad. But to attempt description,
or even enumeration of the different
plants is to lose one s self in bewildering
labyrinth of Magnolas, Hibisci, Jessa-
mines, Cacti, etc. Rare climbing plants
are beginning to cover the walls
The most scrupulous order prevails
Not dead leaf nor weed is to be seen.
The various foliages are bright and
healthy, and here and there magnif-
cent blossom adds color to the scene.
But this is only nursery, and not many
flowers are to be expected here. You
will see them in abundance outside, in
the gardens whittier we presently stray
all kinds and cOlors from flaming HibiS-
Gus to pale blue Plumbago. Their
dwelling house is covered Zone might say
'smotheredO with luxuriant creepers-
a veritabIe artists dream. On one side
of the house IS delightful tangle Of flow
inc shrubs, on the other cemented ponds
form the home of many water-plants.
But to see the aquatics in their glory you
must pass by the beds Of Lilies, Gladloll,
Cannas, etc., which lie beyond, and fol-
low the path down to the pretty little
hill-encircled lake. Here you find eXot-
les from all continents tiourishing in
Floridian waters, and sending their in
crease to beautify the homes of less faV-
ored chimes. Gorgeous Zanzibar Water
Lilies, flowery spikes Of lavender Anna
ION Water Hyacinths, fairy white Callas.
What else? Their name is legion.
The whole place is irrigated by means
of steam pump which supplies water
from the lake to hydrants placed at in
tervals throughout the grounds, so that
nothing has to suffer from drouth.
The visit to Jessamine will long be re-
membered, both on account Of the cour-
tesy and attention of the proprietors, and
the enjoyment derived from the beauty
and interest of it's nursery and surround
ings And the beautiful plants now
growing on our own premises are another
reminder of a day of pleasure, and as
surance that we know the right place to
secure for ourselves the beauties of FlOra'S
kingdom. HILDA MUIRHEAD.
Pasadena. Pasco Co. Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-13
Rare Shrubs
and. Trees
FOR FLORIDA.

We have a fine, pots stock Of the follow
ing choice shrubs and trees which We offer at ex-
very BEST time in Which to pant them. and they
should have place in every yard in Florida.
GRENLLEA RO3USTA or AG is snen SIi6
ferny -leaved evergreen tree eventually attaining
height OF $50 feet and producing
trusses of heantiful. golden yellow. fra
grant flowers during several months of the
year. 1t ressts drought and heat to q remark
able degree. is of rapid growth. soon forming O
magnificent shade tree perfectly hardy through
out South Florida and is one OF our very best
lawn or street trees. Fine, thrifty, pot-grOwn
stock. to 10 inches high Is cents each; for
80 cents; 81. 90 per dozen, post paid. 9
POjNCLAKA REGIA one F FHXat IOHs,01 o
Madagascar and the West Indies. One Of the
most beautiful trees known, having immense
decompound leaves OF u very dark, rich green,
giving striking tropical effect. A perfect mass
Of lovely Orangered flowers in May and June.
forming trees "a feet height and breadth OF tor
and nearly foot IN diameter of trunk. Should
be freely planted i'll South Florida. as it is not
injured by cold except in exceptiOny severe
winter. and then quickly sprouts out If pruned
back. Specimens in Lake County are blooming
this season. Fine pOtgrOwn seedlings to 8
inches high. same price as Grevfleas. One POin-
ciana and one Grevillea for % cents; of each so
cents; one doven OF each $3.50.
DAVBEKT0KIA PUNIcEA. t unlS iS G aem 1U,
Of an elegant towering shrub, sometimes called
Coffee Tree" which is perfectly at home in our
Florida sand. 1t forms lovely little miniature
tree. and completely loads itself with racemes Of
pea-shaped flowers. like those of the Locust. but
Of a verInillion-red color. Everyone in the State
should plant it. Fine, thrifty plants. Same
price as Grevilleas.
PARKTKSOKIA AcULEATA. fa%S a1 aS re- Ee-
rusalem Thorn. Another shrub. or SIN all tree OF
great worth for Florida planting. Has most Gu.
riOus leaves which close up at night, hanging
down in graceful. weeping manner. When in
bloom every branch and limb are simply great
ropes OF brilliant yellow flowers. the leaves stick
ing out between. Same price as Greveas
SPECIAL OFFER.-EVerT thing offered in
this advertisement is perfectly adapted to the
soil and climate of Florida For only IS cents
We will send one OF each tree and shrub named
above (amOUnting to 90 centS) to any address,
post paid, and safe delivery guaranteed, and add
free packet offOWer seeds suitable for cultiVa.
tiOn In Florida. +
Pike & Ellsworth,
TESSAMINE. FLA
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-09-13

TO whom all CORES ,ondence relating to this de-
pArtInent should he ldressed.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
How q Famous Rose Was Named.

Although many flowers owe their
names to famous people, there is only
one instance ,.nown, says brakes Maga-
zine, where man and flower received
title at the same moment. When
Mel, brave French general, was re-
turning from the scene of his victories
in the war between France and Austria
he received from peasant who wished
to honor the hero, basket of beauti-
full, pale yellow roses. One of the
stems, which happened to have roots
clinging to it, the general took to q
florist in Paris. in whose care it re-
mained until it became thriving bush
covered with blossoms. Mel took the
plant as gift to the Empress Eugene.
She expressed l. great admiration for
the exquisite flowers, and on learning
the rose was nameless, said signif-
cantly: '"Then will name it. It shall
be the Marechal Mel" and at the same
moment she bestowed upon the aston
ished general the jeweled baton that
betokened his promotion to the high
Office of marshal of France.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
GOOD NIGHT"

A Deep and Tender Meaning Has This
Often Used Expression.
There Is a tender sweetness about
some of our common phrases OF affec-
tionate greeting, simple and unobtru-
sive as they are, which falls like dew
a on the heart. Good night!" The
little one llsps 1t as, gowned In white,
with shining face and hands, with
prayers said, she toddles off to bed.
Sisters and brothers exchange the wish,
parents and children, friends and friends.
Familiar use has robbed it Of its full
significance. We repeat it automati-
cally. But consider. We are as voy-
ayers, putting of from time to time upon
an unknown sea. Our barks of life set
sail and 60 on into the darkness; and
we. asleep on our pillows, take no such
care as we do when awake and journey
Ing by daylight. or the perils of the
night, whatever they may be, we take
no heed. An unsleeping vigilance
watc hes over US; but it is the vigilance
Of One stronger, wiser than we, who is
the eternal good. Good and God spring
from the same root and have the same
meaning. Good by" is only God be
with you" Good night" Is really God
night, or God guard the night. II
would be churlish household In which
those gentle forms of speech were ig-
nored or did not exist. Alike the happy
and the sorrowful day by day may say
as the shadows fall towards twilight,
sGood night"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

pared with clock time, for sun dial
days are not, like ordinary days, all
of equal length. The mean time
shown by ordinary clocks is based
upon the division OF mean day,
which corresponds to the mean length
Of the day as measured by the sun
dial shadow at different parts of the
year. The clock time corresponds
to the dial time which would be shown
by Fictitious" or "mean" sun NOV.
ing uniformly in the equator at the
same average rate as that Of the real
sun In the ccliptic.
The difficulty of contriving a dial
to show the mean time has been over.
come In simple manner by Major
General ]. r. Oliver OF London, who
has devised a gnomon which prao-
tically makes its own correction fol-
the equation of time. In this instru.
ment the time is indicated not by
the shadow of straight edge, as In
the old sun dials, but by the point
where an equatorial circular line Is
cut by the edge of the shadow of
curved surface, the curvature of which
Ia so arranged with respect to the
suns distance above or below the
equator as to compensate for the
equation of time" The instrument
is universal one, and consists of q
merldional semi-circle, the diameter
of which is an axis carrying the curved
gnomon, and an equatorial circular
arc. The latter has engraved upon
Its concave surface graduated line
on which are marked the hours and
their bdivisions. There is a screw
for clamping the meridional arc at
the proper position for any given
latitude, and another clamp for ad-
just ng the equatorial arc. The dial
not only indicates local meantime,
but very simple adjustment may be
etso as to show any required standard
time. The figure here given illus.
trates the dial devised by Major Gen.
eral Oliver
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
Sentiment Frozen by Vigorous Words

"What a lovely boy!" she exclaimed,
bending an enraptured gaze upon o
pretty five-year-old playing on the
green turf of Riverside.
The whole party paused and petted
him, and fat little pampered poodle
nosed the youngster jealously. And
the lad with his golden curls, blue eyes
and aristocratic features, was certainly
g pretty sight. He was dressed in o
velvet Eton jacket and cooked hat with
an ostrich feather in it, and his fond
mamma, sitting on the nearest bench,
drank in the glances of admiration and
words of praise as sweetest incense to
her soul.
"Oh, you dear child" cried another
of the ladies.
'Come away, Fido-he won't bite
you, dear" Still the lad looked on
the pudgy dog doubtfully.
"What would you do if you had, a
nice little dog like that" inquired the
lady at the end of the ribbon.
'I-Td knocked the everlasting stuff
fing out of him!" promptly responded
the little chap. Whereat his fond
mamma turned crimson.
'Como on, Fido," said the owner OF
the dog stiffiy. But the rest of the
party looked as if in hearty approval
of this sentiment. Especially the
solemn young man who was with them.
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A Powerful Explosive,

Some extraordinary experiments are
reported from Berlin of the explosive
which is to replace the powder at pres
ent in use in the German army. The
new explosive is greasy substance of
a brown color, of the consistency of
frozen olive oil. 1t does not explode
by blows or shocks, and if thrown on
to fire burns slowly with blush
flame. 1t only explodes by the intro
duction of q certain substance, which
is the secret of the inventor. The re-
port is not very loud, but the ballistic
effect is said TO be nine times that of
powder. A quantity not larger than a
poppy seed of the substance which
causes the explosion is sufficient and it
is inserted into the cartridge by means
of needle. New York Commercial
Advertiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
ENOUGH AND TO SPARE.

The question was once raised as to
which was the more content of the two,
the owner of half million of money
or the man with seven daughters.
''The latter, of course" was the re-
ply "for the man with half million
is always wanting more, while the one
with seven daughters has plenty. LA
Croix.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
The "Bird OF Doath.-

But one specimen of venomous bird
8 known to the student Of onitholo-
gical oddities-the "f}ird OF Death, !"
feathered paradox Of New Guinea.
Persons bitten by the creature are
,eized by maddening pains, which
rapidly extent to every part of the
BODY. Loss OF sight, convulsions and
ockjaw are symptoms which follow
n rapid succession
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A POWERFUL RETENTION.

81 was in railroad accident once"
said the man in the smoker to group
of listeners, ''and had both legs and
both arms broken"
did you retain your presence OF
mind?" inquired one of the listeners.
"No."
>"No? What did you do?"
81 retaineda lawyer and got SO. naa
damages. Detroit Free Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
ENTERPRISE.

Dentist "Will you take gas, SIRE
Patient-"I think I'd better"
Dentist Ito clerk "Henr,-, make
out a life and accident policy for this
gentleman--no extra charge, sir-xou
see, competition is keen these days
what's the name, please ?-and we have
to offer extra inducements to hold ou,
trade; all ready now, sir. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life moro, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is duo to its presenting
in tho form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; eflectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed ON every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

It's Different NOVA Different Vohi-
Gle - A Victory No Go IIll a
Worlds Fair Restaurant, Etc. .
Time was when good old Boston
Was the literary town.
But its fame is slowly falling
And its tone is going down.
For the West is now ascendant
With its enterprising men.
And Chicago beats the whole world
With the product of the pen.
Boston Budget
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

May-"Why is it that people really
know 30. little about lovep'
Frank Because it is disease that
leaves its victims in such a pitiful
condition of imbecility that they are
wholly incapable of nationally describ-
ing their symptoms. Detroit Free
Press.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
IN A WORLDS FAIR RESTAURANT.

Patron-"What's this item on the
bill for? didn't have any chicken
croquettes"
Waiter--"Ze gentleman forget. Ze
gentleman secure one gram ap'tite
Watching re oppozeet gentlemen eat ze
croquettes. Chicago Record.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A vENaEFUL GIRL,

''Did you hear of Miss Keedick's 3
frightful revenge because Mr.. Skidds
Tilted her and married Sue Gaskett p
"No; what was it ?"
''She went with Sue to help her Sc
lect her house-furnishing, and you just
ought to see it!"-Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A woMAN's YES.

Giles-"A statistical fiend has fig-
ured,out that there are twenty-five ways
OF telling whether girl loves you"
De Garry-"The first, of course, is
whether she tells you So
Giles-"No; that isn't any way at
all. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

'Looky here" said Farmer Farwest
in Chicago restaurant, "can't 1 get
anything to eat on this meal ticket?"
"What kind OF ticket is it?" asked
the waiter.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

Eyes that are tired from loss O
sleep, overuse or travelling can be re.
freshed by being covered half an hour
with linen cloth lifted out Of water
as hot as can be borne and laid drip
ping over the lids.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
What did Won do ?"
DEIIcATELY EXPRESSED.

DtDlCAIEI1 EAPHEoSFD.
GLOW are you and your husband
coming on?" asked Mrs. Elderly of
Mrs Newlywed, a neighbor living on
Amsterdam avenue.
"We had row yesterday. He said
something that didn't like, something
that made me suspect that he wished ]
had never been born"
''What did he say?"
'He said he wished his mother-in
law was an old maid. Texas Sift-
ings.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
OvERwORKED.

sit was very sad affair. I told
young Hawkins to go up to my house
and conceal himself in the library where
he could overhear all that was said, and
take down verbatim report"
',And he died from exhaustion, you
say?"
"Alas, yes!'
''There must have been very long
and animated discussion in the next
room.
Nothing of the sc-t. 1t was simply
meeting of the church sewing circle. I"
Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
IN GREAT DEMAND.

Lawyer-'Do you. know where that
sign of mine is-'Back in Ten Min
utes ="
Boy-"Yee. sir; the lawyer next
door borrowed it few minutes ago.
He said he was going to the ball game. I"
Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
ANGLBRMANIA.

The Frofessor-'I've caught,a good
many trout that weighed seven pounds.
The Colonel-"Yes. 1t takes good
many to weigh that. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A DIFFERENT VEHICLE.

''Parslow is what you call hack
writer, isn't he?"
"No; Parslow writes truck. Puck.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
NO GO.

"why didn't you invite 'Cholly to
stay for lunch?"
1--WE haven't bit of baby food in
the house. Truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
MITIGATION.

Chow could Janette marry that old
man? The idea of being tied up to
him for life !"
''You must remember it's only for
his life. Judge.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
SUSPICIOUS.

"Mike," said one tramp to another,
'the woman that lives in that house
has just baked pie an set it on the
window shelf"
Hadn't we better go an eat it"
81 don't know. Maybe that's what
she put it there for. Washington
Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

is. Parker, Fredonia, y. Y, stcs; "Shali
not call on you for the 800 reward, for be.
lIeve Halls Catarrh Cure viii cure any ca 'e OF
cntarrh. Mas very bad" Write him for par
ticulars. Sold by Druggists, i5c.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
BAD FORM.

81 understand you had quite quar-.
rel with Bluggins at the club"
eyes; it really seemed serious for a
time"
"Has there been reconciliation? ?"
"No."
'Aren't you afraid he will give you
whipping?"
"No. / took the precaution to
challenge him. We couldn't be so un.
fashionable as to fight now. Wash.
ington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
We Cure Rupture.

No matter OF how long standing. WrIte
for free treatise, testimonials, etc, to s. =
Hollensworth g. Co, Owego, Tioga Co., n. l.
Price 81; by mail, Sll5.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
A VICTORY.

"This is the proudest moment of my
life"
"Why, what have you done?"
81 have at last absolutely mastered
my vanity"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

Hatch's Universal Cough Syrup Will cure
that cough surprisingly quick. % cents.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

''It's season ticket"
s'All right help yourself. Here tbeJ
are sat, pepper. vinegar and nut .arl."
Washington Star.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

ROBBIE UNDERSTOOD THE USE OF WORDS.
'Listen. Robbie; this rich cake is
very unhealthy, and I"
Robbie-"Wel, suppose we put it
right out of its misery, Mamma.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

The favorite flower of the Princess OF
Wales is the lily of the valley.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07
win the widow Capture Him.

Miss Madison Squatc-I heard Mrs.
Fisher say she wouldn't mind marry.
Ing that young man of yours Miss
Sharpgirl-Pll never give her the
chance. The man widow would
marry is pretty sure to make a god
husband. Texas Siftings.
The two bridges OF Xerxes had 55U
and 31i boats respectively.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1893-08-07

The Bank of New York and the Bank OF
Massachusetts, were both founded in 179i