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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1893-11-16

Moran Herald: The members of the
NJ. P. church have built new chimney
and made other repairs about their
church building.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
Justicia C0ccinea.

Justicia Coccinea (Which neglected
to name in my article "In all Their
Glory was then and still is November
28th), in blaze of glory. 1t is seven
feet high and seven feet wide, has large,
heavy, deep green abundant. foliage and
numberless Observation-Disclosures Grim
son flowers. It was sent to me as a
greenhouse plant, but it outgrew our ia
BILE, was turned out of doors and grows
apace. It has been out two years.
DUDLEY w. ADAMS.
Tangerine, Fla.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18

Among the many beautiful species OF
Water Lilies now known to cultivators,
there are three which are prime favor
ties on account of their great beauty,
easy management, ever-bloomlng habits
and the fact that they are easily land
quickly raised from seeds to blooming
plants. They are the blue and red va
rieties of the grand African Water Lily
(Nymphaea Zanzibarensis) from the
island of Zanzibar, and the white Night
blooming Water Lily IN. dentata) from
Sierra Leone. All that is necessary in
this State is to scatter the seeds on
pan or tub Of good rich soil, cover light
ly withstand and then with about an inch
or two of water, set in sunny place and
keep warm as possible. The seeds will
terminate in from six to fifteen days,
and as soon as the little seedlings have
made a few leaves they may be trans
planted to permanent quarters where
they will shortly begin Towering and
continue the year round.
Plants raised from seeds of the blue
Zanzibar Water Lily IN. Zanzibarensis
azurea) will yield flowers varying from
a light to very dark, deep blue; some
will be light sky blue, just the shade of
the flowers OF Plumbago Capensis,
others rich deep azure blue, becoming
lighter in day or tNo, while others
may be of a shade of blue so deep that
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18

The flowers on bed of good variety are
gorgeous and attractive beyond descrip-
ton. They are produced in spikes, two
feet and upward in height, and have,
especially in the newer varieties, rich,
substantial texture, which makes them
the subject of irresistible admiration
from all beholders. By planting at in
tervals, from the middle CT April till
June, the flower garden may be brilliant
with their colors for several months in
summer and early autumn. Plant two
or three inches deep and six or nine in
ches apart; keep tied to stakes, or, if in
beds, to Irvine stretched across the bed.
By the middle OF October take up
the bulbs, leave them to dry for
a few days, but not exposed to frosts,
remove the tops, and store in a moder-
ately warm dry place through the win
ter, for next years planting. The rapid
natural growth of the Gladiol1s under
common cultivation, together with the
slight first cost OF superior bulbs, al
ways tends to make their culture salts
factory"
The author of the above wrote for the
benefit of Northern cultivators, but his
remarks and cultural directions apply
here with equal force, except the sea-
son of planting. Here we may begin
planting the bulbs in December or JAN
manipulating at intervals-and enjoy
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
The GladiOlus.

"Of the summer Towering bulbs the
Gladiolus heads the list as the most
imposing, varied and beautiful class.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
Aquatic Gardening.


The native white Water Lily of the
lakes, ponds and streams of the eastern
United States, has always been favor
tie and greatly admired flower on &C.
count of it's exquisite beauty and deli
cious perfume. Within a few years sew
eral other species, representing several
shades of yellow, red and blue, besides
various whites, have been discovered
and introduced into cultivation, together
with a great variety OF other aquatic or
moisture loving plants. In no part of
the country can aquatic gardening be
more easily or successfully practiced
than in our own fair Florida, where the
ardent sunshine and immunity from
severe or prolonged cold, induces lux
uriance of growth and heightened
period of Towering, which are unknown
at the North. Those living near lakes
or still streams can grow them there.
If the bed of the lake or stream is
muddy the roots can be planted in the
mud where they will. soon establish
themselves and require little, if any,
further attention. But where the bot
tom is a sandy one it will be necessary
to grow the plants in boxes, or tubs
made by saving barrels in two. Fill
these with rich soil and sink near the
shore where, the water will not cover
them more than two or three inches
deep. After the plants become we'll es-
tablished the tubs or boxes may be
moved into slightly deeper water; but
deep water is not always necessary at
any time, eight inches to one foot over
the plant being enough. They may
also be grown in TIE yard-in fountain
basins Crowded the fountain is not al
lowed to play too often), in tubs made
by saving kerosene or pickle barrels or
hogsheads in two, or in artificial pools
made for the purpose. The latter are
rather expensive at the North where
brick or stone must be used, but here
very satisfactory pool may be made by
digging shallow basin of any desired
shape and dimensions, then plastering
the bottom and sides with mixture of
cement and sand. The cheapest plan is
to use the tubs. After cleaning them
thoroughly, fill one-half or two.thirds
full of common soil and the best decayed
stable or COW manure equal parts, or
rich mud or muck. Set the tubs in the
warmest part of the yard, where they
will receive ali the sun possible, plant
the roots and fill up with water. They
will require no further attention, except
to replace the water as it evaporates.
Particularly satisfactory results are
obtained by grouping several tubs in
the following manner: AS a center use
three tubs made by saving molasses
hogsheads in two, sunk one-half their
depth in the ground, and in them plant
the largest growing Water Lilies. Sur
round these center tubs with row Of
smaller tubs, also sunk one-half their
depth, in which may be grown the small
Ter Water Lilies, Water Hyacinths,
Water Poppy, and other aquatics. The
spaces between the tubs may be filed
with soil and planted with variety of
low growing and bog plants. Such an
arrangement would furnish it's owner
never-failing interest and pleasure, and
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
RARE FLOWERS
For FLORIDA.

THE following magnificent new Red, White and
l. Blue Everboomng Water Lilies, which have
lately created such sensation in the Public PARKS
of the large cities of the North. are as easily
raised from seeds Balsams and in FLORIDA
flourish like weeds. BLUE ZANZIBAR WATER
LILY. Flowers lovely shades of light and dark
blue stamens golden yellow tipped with blue
Seeds Is cents per packet. RED ZANZIBAR WA
TER LILY. Exquisite shades OF pink, deep rose
almost crimson: golden yellow stamens tipped
with red; superb. Per packet Is cents. The flow
ers of both open four days in succession, rem ain
ing open all day. WHITE NIGHT-BLOOM1NG
WATER LILY (Nymph@e Dentata), Unlibe the
Zanzbarensis varieties, this opens its flowers
about eight o'clock at night, remaining expand
ed until noon the next day. Pure pearly white
with petals expanded horizontally, so the flowers
are perfectly fat like star. differing from all
other varieties. Seeds, Is cents per packet These
three Water Lilies are superb. and will give the
greatest satisfaction. WeWill send one packet OF
each for 80 cents.
NEW HYBRID CLADIOLUS. dn thi hG megs
nificent new strain of Gladiolus of immense
size, richest cOlors, shades and tints, and the
most exquisite variegatiOns, hakings. spots and
sfripings. No class of Towering shrubs is better
adapted to Florida soil and climate. Blooming
size bulbs only 25 cents per dozen.
DAUBENT0NiA PUNIcEA. t tMlE al ma lame me-
of an elegant towering shrub, sometimes called
"Coffee Tree which is perfectly at home i'll 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 vermiion-red color: Everyone in the State
PARKIKSOKIA ACULEA7A. t Hn0~a a1 nd f Te-
rusalem Thorn. Another shrub or small 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 simply great
ropes of brilliant yellow flowers the leaves stick
ing out between. Plants Is cents EACH
Any or all of the above sent to any address,
postpaid, at prices named
SPECIAL OFFER.-E Everything offered in
this advertisement is perfectly adapted to the
soil and climate Of Florida. For only so cents
we will send everything named above amounting
to IS centS) to any address, postpaid, and safe
delivery guaranteed
Every one purchasing any OF the above articles
will receive FREE a copy OF our catalogue of
RARE FLORIDA FLOWERS AND FRUITS,
containing two elegant Colored Plates end eighty
pages of beautiful Illustrations and descriptions
OF rare and choice plants, explaining how
and do furnish the choicest plants, seeds and
bulbs at the lowest prices, The catalogue will be
sent to all others for 5 cents (but a part of it's
cost to us). which may be deducted from the first
order sent u.s.
PIKE g. ELLSWORTH,
JESSAMINE, FLORIDA.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18
FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
EDITED BY WALTER N. PIKE,

EDITED BY WALTER N. PIKE,
JEssAMINE, PAsCO CO., FLA.
To whom all correspondencerelating to this de-
Dartment should be addressed.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18

er OF any KIND, be worked into the soil
under the bulbs.
The last few years have witnessed a
greater improvement in this than in a l.
most any other flower. The flowers of
the recent Hybridized Seedlings present
a marvellous display of beauty which
cannot be conceived of by those famil-
lar with the old sorts only. Neither
pen nor painters brush can convey any
adequate idea of the beautiful colors,
shades and tints-some CT them as
white as the driven snow, with the love-
Hest markings imaginable, others so
dark as to look really blackish, and the
exquisite variegations, fakings, spots
and stripings so numerous as to produce
the most charming effect; and the flow
ers of nearly all are of gigantic size and
produced in very long spikes.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-18

never without flowers. after they begin
blooming, from one to three or more,
on each plant, opening each morning.
The red Zanzibar Water Lily (N.Zanzi
barensis rosea) is supurb and very rare
variety of the blue, and like it in every
respect except in color which varies
from rich pink to deep rose, almost
crimson in some specimens, the yellow
stamens tipped with the same shade of
red as the petals.
The white ight-blooming Water
Lily IN. dentato), unlike the Zanzibar
ensis varieties, opens it's flowers at
about o'clock at night, remaining ex-
panded until = DON the next day. They
are pure, pearly white with petals ex-
banded horizontally so that the flowers
are perfectly fiat like star, thus differ
ing from all other varieties. It posses
ses most peculiar and agreeable odor,
and it's leaves are a very rich green
with serrated edges.
With ordinary cultivation the flowers
of these three Water Lilies will be six
or seven inches across, while if given
plenty of room and very rich soil they
will produce flowers fully twelve inches
from tip to tip of petals, and leaves
twenty-five inches in diameter.
O. B. SERVER.
Pasco county, Fla.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
Hannenings Round About.

A bear weighing 400 pounds was kill ed 12 miles north of Ozark recently. Capt. Joe Evins has succeeded in put ting up two hundred tons of lake ice on Mt. Nebo.
 On account of ill health Prof. Mercer
 has resigned his position as principal of the Dardanelle school.
 There was organized Tn Clarksyille
 last week seclect society for the study and discussion of the Bible. Johnson county parties are buy ing up cattle preparatory to making a big drive to the Territory in the spring. Clarksville Herald-Journal: o. c. Ludwig came up from Little Rock Fri day night, under the weather again. He
 has been confined to his room since. Atkins Mail: Dolen Burris, who has been learning the drug business ander H. c. Bledsoe for some time past, went up to Russellville last Saturday and se- cured temporary license as q pharmacist Atkins Mail: M Alewine, one of Pope's farmers took five wagons loaded with 250 bushels of oates to market last
 week, which he raised here on his farm last year, How does that strike you for an oat crop?
 Dardanelle Post: Judge Jacoway in- forms us that he received letter on
 Tuesday from the family of his brother M. H. Jacoway, stating that he was very much improved and that his final re- covery could reasonably be hoped for This news is welcomed here by all his old friends.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
Happy Women.

What is it that makes women more smiling and happy looking than men We meet them on the cars, on the street in the country and by the seashOre, al. ways smiling, teeth glistening, eyes dancing. Ah, the secret is they aim to please. It IS an effort In many in- stances for them to smile. and were il not for desire to look pleasing and pretty, many women would meyer smile again" Why? Because in a large majority of instances they don't feel like smiling. They feel more like crying. With their nervous aches, weakness and bearing down pains, life Is to them a burden. What gold-find to many physician is a rich sick wom- an. Why should he aim to core her and deny himself the pleasure of present. ing his bills with the usual regularity. It seems from the following, that it is the cheapest and snrest way for inva- lid women to regain health and strength is by using Botanic Blood Balm. B. B. B.
 Mrs. J. A, White 340 Wythe street, Petersburg, Va., writes: 'I have used B. B. B. with happy results, and oth- CTS have taken 1t at my advice and are delighted with it's curative results"
 J. N. Gregory, Butler Postofiice, S.. C., writes: "'My wife had been under the treatment Of several physicians, but continued in poor health, so l bought four bottles Of Botanic Blood Balm, and 1t did her more good than those doctors did ln ten years. She is now doing her ow.. washing, thing she had been un- able to do for four years"
 Noses which wrinkle easily are rare ly found In men of good natural dispo- sition.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
RUsSELLVILLE TAILORING co,

-C. J. Mayfeld and Miss Carrie Moore, living few miles out in the country, were married Sunday after noon. Rev. ". E. Rutledge performed the ceremony.
 Do you want nice tailor-made suit If so, call and see Jacobson's spring and summer samples. He will save you money.
 Get your coal, the best in the market from Brown & Rankin. Orders left at the livery stable will receive prompt att teution.
 Hon. ". l.. Terry desires the names l,of members of democratic clubs in Pope county Secretaries will confer a favor by sending forward the names at once. Address Mir. Terry at Washington, D. c.
 Go to Shinn's brick to buy furniture, wall paper, carpets, window shades, baby carriages, sewing machines and Stude- baker wagons.
 The family of W. k. Pruitt was in- creased recently by the advent of a ten pound daughter, and as consequence Will is several inches taller and wears a broader smile than usual. We extend congratulations.
 Come to see me when you want wagons, sewing machines, and buggies. You will find me at Shinn's corner. John A. Erwin.
 Do you want the BEST and CHEAPEST life insurance in the world? If you do, call on J. E. Battenfield, and he will tell you how to get it.
  Delegates T. J. Russell and John A. Erwin will represent the Russellville ! congregation of the c. F. church Tn the spring meeting of Ewing Presbytery which takes place in March at Mars Hill on Crow Mountain, this county. Young men desiring to attend busi- ness college will find it to their advan- tage to call at this office before making arrangements elsewhere. Found-A sum of money December 19, in Pruitt Grocer Co.'s store, which the owner can have by identifying the same and paying for this notice.
 R. J. Proffitt, editor of the Kansas City, Mo-, Progress, spent several days here last week taking notes on our min ing industries and coal development from which he will prepare an elaborate article for publication in his journal. He was very favorably impressed with this section of the country. Do you want to buy piano or or gan? We have due bill on the Hol- lenberg Music Go. which can be bought at bargain. Apply at this office at once.
 -Russellville has now two bank build ings and two banking institutions une- qualled in appointment, in integrity and stability by but few in the State. They furnish an unerring indication of the present development and future prog ress of the banner county of the grand est commonwealth of the sisterhood of states.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
Nuptialistic.

Two of our well-known young society people treated their friends to genuine surprise this week. The event was of a matrimonial nature, being the marriage of MT. John w. White and Miss Laura Anne tte Popkess, at the residence of Mir. Fred Anawalt, on Jefferson street, The ceremony was performed last We'd nesday evening at s o'clock by Rev, ". c. Wheat, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, in the presence of few relatives. So carefully was the secret of their marriage kept that the public was not advised of the event un- til Monday when beautiful Autographed cards were sent out announcing the hap py occurrence. There has been several novel and romantic wedlock adventures here of late, but this appears to have dis tanced them all, and entities Mir. White and Miss Popkess to the blue ribbon.
 The bride is beautiful young lady possessing all those womanly accomplish ments which go toward making a happy home. The groom is a young business man who has the esteem and respect of a wide circle of friends. He occupies the important and responsible position of Cashier of the Peoples Exchange Bank.
 The happy young couple have hosts of friends who wish them all happiness possible.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09

Hunt us up In our new quarters, next door to Wooten X Oates, and we VII set lem up if we don't give you satisfac- tory prices for yonr trouble. Potts, Car den X Co.
 Have you watch that needs repalrs or some broken jewelry which you wish mended? If so, take them to II. c. Will key, the Jeweler, and have them repair ed in first-class order.
 --The location of several of our bus ines firms has ungone quite change during the past week. TheiRacket store is now in the Howell X White building Potts, Garden & Co. occupy the house vacated by the Racket Store, the Fruit Bell Merchantile Go. are in the brick ad' ioining the First National Bank, and one door farther east is located the Smitf Drug Co.
 Property owners can secure money through the Arkansas Building anc Loan Association to build residences which can be repaid with rents in few years. Talk with Reynolds about 1t.
 The annual award of premiums by the Love & Roys Hardware Co. came of on the lst inst. and the following per sons drew the larger gifts, namely John Chronister, Gum Log, 500; Freo Anawalt, Russellville, $25; J. c. Brock Dover, $l0; B. F. lobe, Russellville, Sl0 J. J. Hyatt, Wits Springs, 30. Ther' were 95 other parties awarded 100 eact in goods.
 The policy issued by the Providen Savings Life Assurance Society Is th' REST. the FAIREsT and the CHEAPEST contract for life insurance in the world Call on J. E. Battentield if interested.
 To correspondents It is news, no idle gossip, we want. Avoid local Joke and paragraphs likely to give offense, ant And above all do not try to use columns to avenge some real or imaginary injury in which we have no concern or connec- tion. We want simply such items O news as will be of interest to the gener al public.
 Jacobson sells Fargo's Mnleskin Shoe the most comfortable and longest lasting $500 shoe on earth. Ask Judge l.. w | Davis, A. M. Bradley or Robt. Gray--iI fact all who try them pronounce then the best.
 The newspaper man sees many dis plays of human nature in his rounds Q duty. One man will not advertise m business because he claims that his bus mess is good enough without It. An other because he cannot afford 1t. Bu the go-ahead, liberal-minded, get-ther business men are usually very lIbera patrons of the advertising columns their home papers.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
School Notes.

The fifth month of school closed Friday. A nine months session is expected.
 Only pupils who attend regularly are interested in their work and make any considerable progress. The attendance is the best in the history of the school It is very important to remain in school until the close of the session.
 In crowded school pupils who attend irregularly cannot be given special attention and consequently are drawback to the progress of their classes.
 The following is the Honor Roll of the High School for the six weeks before the close of the first term; Carrie Brown, Frank Smith, c. l., Shinn, Lucy Oates, Gertrude Nun day, Ira Dunlap These were per feet in attendance and department
 The following ninth grade and High school students made an av- craze of 90 in the Intermediate ex- animation: Alta Brooks, Kate Bradley, Cecil Bryan, Ira Dunlap, Mason Erwin, Lily Jacobson, Rose Jamison, Willie Luker Gertrude Munday, Ruth Rankin, Frank Smith, c. l.. Shinn, Hattie West, Junior Wooten, Estella Wilson, Os- car Vim, Carrie Brown, Carrie Er- win, and Jno. Ewton.
The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-09
Bethany District, No. 45.

Editor DEMocRAT We feel dis qualified for the task, but as no one has reported this part of Pope for many days, we have concluded to give you few points.
 We hays an months school now in session, and we are we'll pleased with our teacher, Prof T. D. Brooks. We think he is the right man in the right place.
 We think our district deserves credit for this school. We had only about $l25 in the treasury, we knew there were young men and ladies who were in great need of education and we knew we were not able to send them off and pay board and tu- ition. We concluded to go around and see what we could do for an s months school. We decided to let all come to school, and let each man or woman pay what he was able. In two days we raised $500 This with what we had on hand made us what we needed for our months school. Some paid as high as $50 down to $250.
 So you see we have a good school at home. We have good school room, 30x40, two stoves, and plenty of blackboard. We have not paid out cent for wood. All that was necessary was to let the good people know that wood was needed, and they responded with an abundance. Now we feel like we are in the midst of good neighbors and friends.
 In connection with our school we have debating club that meets ev cry Friday night. In this the old as well as the young take part.
 The school is preparing to give a concert in the future.
 The farmers are wide awake and ready for another fight with "Gener al Green
 Messrs. H. D. Lynch and D. A. Gaston are extending their farms by the use of great deal of muscle power-clearing the forest,
 A word of praise to the young men, boys and girls in our school; We are proud of you. We don't think there is one in the school that uses tobacco. If there is, we are not aware of the fact--and we have made some inquiries. Now we praise you for this and hope you will stand by the good example. N. C.