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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-11

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vegetable matter whatever. I gave it
water from time to time and the re-
suit was astonishing. 1t seemed to
grow best on the dry sand and in due
time produced perfect mat over the
surface, hiding the sand most effec-
tually The location was low but dry,
and subject to no disturbances. Of
that planted on shell soil subject to
continued foot pressure, it advanced
more slowly but held it's own amaz
ingly. The third portion in sandy
loan grew faster, the runners extend
ing for many feet in each direction,
roofing about every two inches until
a perfect sod was established. 1t is
specially adapted for slopes and hill
sides that are subject to wash. I gave
no fertilizer and no further care and [
have no reason to find exception to it
in any particular.
Believing that what lis satisfactory
to me would be the same to others
under the same conditions, I made
every effort to introduce it when pos
sible, as the most desirable grass for
Florida. Many pronounced 1t Bermu-
da at sight, and were skeptical, but
on trial became satisfied. Perhaps the
best test of the grass in Volusia cOun-
ty was had on the lawn at the resi-
dence of Mr.. w. E. Common, in New
SMYRNA. The front is exposed to the
river and after testing several varle-
ties of grass at much expense and re-
peated failures [ induced a trial of
the carpet grass which after years
experience has proved perfect sue
cess. I introduced it in Daytona, Mr.
S. HI. Cove being among the first to
make use of it, and as result the
many fine residences on RidgewOod
avenue erected by Mr.. Cove have been
beautified by this valuable grass.
1t can be seen to the best advantage
at the residences of Messrs. FOOte and
DR.. Atwood. S. I'll. Cove and others.
A demand was created for this
grass which I was unable to supply.
A reference to my diary was had and
the address found of the party fur
nishing it to me, and the beautiful
city of Daytona is rendered more so
by it's beautiful lawns and surround
ings. [ have sent samples OF this
grass by mail to other states. The
neighboring towns of Orange City,
DeLand and Lake Helen have all re-
ceived start from my place and all
seem satisfied. I have learned that
DR.. Webster, of Lake Helen, who Sc
cured a quantity from me, used
lawn mower in ten weeks. DR.. Tay-
lor, of DeLand, has a beautiful lawn
in DeLand, F. G. Rowell, of the Or
ange City Water Works, has had am
pie time to demonstrate it's advanta-
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too late. [ consider the hay crop one
of the most important of all the crops
that the farm produces, and being as
it were in great many cases by
product, it makes it all the more val
liable. We generally look upon this
crop as sort of hit or miss for if
other crops are productive and give a
good return the hay crop following
them does not get the attention it de-
serves. This is great mistake for if
there is one crop on the Southern
farm that pays, that crop is the hay
crop. It is not my intentions just
now to enter into the merits of the
various grasses that we have that con-
stitutes our hay product. In this ar
ticle shall confine my remarks to
crab grass only, for it is regular
standby and it's quality is of the very
best. 1t is good sign of our times
that all our progressive farmers are
beginning to see the benefit of get
ting as good crop of hay as possible
and looking to it that what used to
be left to rot on the land is now be-
ing cut and cured. Where the land
has been fortified for corn or any
of the other earlier crops, crop of
crab grass is as sure to follow it spon-
taneously as night follows day. [
- 41o4 oil Of
hay can be at least doubled if at the
last blowing or cultivating of the
corn crop Cor any other crop a few
hundred pounds of fertilizer contain
ing at least ten per cent. of potash is
broadcasted and mixed well in the
soil Sometimes there is difficulty in
getting the proper grade of fertilizer
as generally the local dealers don't
keep fertilizers during the summer
months, in that case cotton seed meal
and muriate of potash serves the
same purpose, but if the soil is rich in
vegetable ma tier the muriate of pot
ash i'm itself will be sufficient, about
POUNDS 10 UIlc acre Will NC
ample The general belief is that hay
don't require any potash, but there is
not another product of the farm that
few dollars spent in potash for it
will give such a return on the invest
ment. Last year I had a piece of land
that was late in being plowed and [
had some double manure salts left
over from my spring crops that in
some way or other had got in solid
Jumps. did my best to break up
these Jumps and was only partially
successful. I scattered this OH about
half an acre of this land and wo1 ked
it in the soil the best way could.
When it came to the time for cutting
hay, the half acre that had this pot
ash in the shape of the manure salts
had more hay than the other four
acres put together, and the quality
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-11
For the Florida Agriculturist,
The Hay Crop.
New Smyrna, Fla.

Now that all the spring sown crops
of the Southern farmer are got well
under way the hay crop calls for
some particular attention before it is
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DeLand, Fla, Wednesday, August IL, 1897.

other than to say it is known as ST..
Lucie grass, my package coming from
Cocoa on the lower Indian river. [
have been unable to learn where it
originated or the scientific name of
the variety. [ enclose the reply from
the Department of Agriculture in re-
ference to the above grass, as also
from Peter Henderson, the eminent
scotsman and florist:
U. S. Dept, of Agriculture.
Washington, d. c., July 20, 1897.
Mr.. John Y. Detwiler, New Smyrna,
Fla:
Dear Sir-Your letter of July 12th,
addressed to this department referr-
ing to grass which you send for
Identification, has been received. The
grass in question is form Or variety
of the we'll known Bermuda grass, re-
garded by some as distinct species,
and known locally, I think, as st. Luz
Gle grass. It is thought to be snpc-
rior to Bermuda grass for lawns and
is less to be dreaded in cultivated
fields as it is more easily eradicated
and exterminated. So far as | an
aware, we have no published report
respecting this grass and it's seeds
have never been placed upon the mar
ket. Yours very truly,
F. Lamson-Scribner,
Agrostologist.
New York, July II, 1897.
Mr.. F. Sharp, Coronado, Fla:
Dear Strive are in receipt of your
letter, and thank you for the sample
of grass which we find to be variety
of Bermuda grass, which grows in
Florida, known as the ST. Lucie grass.
If it will seed, we would be very glad
to have small quantity and would
pay $500 or $500 for a pound or so OF
it. Would be glad to know what the
prospects are for procuring small
quantity of seed. Yours truly,
Peter Henderson q Co.
For the benefit of those who desire
to introduce this grass in their own
door yards or lawn [ will say | have
never sold any but have furnished
free to those who desire it so far as
was able to do so when parties are
unable to procure it from other sour
ces. [ will send small package of
roots by mail on receipt of stamps to
allow for postage and packing.
John Y Detwiler.
New Smyrna, Fla.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

The coming attraction at the Academy
Of Music will be the popular and always
welcome comedian, Mr.. Sol Smith Rus
sell. Mr.. Russell will appear in his latest
comedy, "A Bachelors Romance" The
play was written especially for him bv
Miss Martha Morton. author of 'My
Wife's Father" Brother john The
Fool of Fortune" etc. as well as the
creator of the New York Herald prize
play, and it has been so very successful
that Mr.. Russell AMI his manager, Mr.
Berger have put aside the oil repertoire
and are presenting nothing but the new
piece. Accustomed rs he is to big re.
ceipts and an enthusiastic reception every
where, the way in which the public have
applandcd the comedy and pnthos of "A
Bachelors Romance and the exccp.
tionally favorable comments which the
press have bestowed upon the produc
ton, have exceeded any previous demon.
straticn of approval that Mr.. Russell
has heretofore experienced. His engage.
ment is limited to one night. and will
take place on Thursday, the 21th, and
already there is enough assurance in
the WAY of inquiry for seats TO denote a
mountaineering business
The story of "A Bachelors Romance, :"
briefly summed up, runs as fo,lovs:
David Holmes belonged to - wealthy
and aristOcratic New York family. and
on his twenty first birthday his father
desired to take him into business in or
der to perpetuate the name in the com
mercial world. But David is averse to
becoming IL money machine, and takes
up literature. For this he is cut OF in
his fathers will. When the play opens
David is forty years of age and having
put in many years of hard work, finds
himself the literary editor of The Re.
view" The paper, in order to discover
and encourage new talent, has offered
$4,000 for the best serial story ,an3.David
is elected to decide the winner. During
all this time poor David is in love with
IL very sweet girl, Silvia, whose father
has left her in his care, and when il
comes to awarding the prize he finds
that the young man who. in his opinion.
is entitled to it, is likewise in love with
the girl, and hopes. through winning
the money, to make her his wife. It is
in David's power to- withhold the money
and thus separate the twain. But after
Il mental struggle, he sacrifices his own
feelings and makes his rivals happiness
secured by presenting him with the
prize money.
The role of David Holmes is conceded
to be the best Mr.. Russell has had. The
character has been carefully sketched
and gives unlimited scope to the come
dams appreciation of the comic and
inimitable portrayal of the pathetic
The support is far and away superior tt
that of former years, and Mr.. Russell
has given the play II handsome pictorial
setting.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
SOL SMITH RUSSELL.

The appearance of Sol Saith Russell in
this city next Thursday evening, at the
Academy of Music, on the occasion of the
Elks' benefit, in the great modern drama
of "a Bachelors Romance" promises TO
draw the largest audience ever seen ut the
Academy since it was opened five years
ago Mr.. Russell is Il master i'm charnc-
ter delineation, and in his part of ''Da.
vd" the guardian of Sylvia" the
daughter of an old friend, he has shown
himself at his best. The story lis one of
self-abnegation finally rewarded, and is
well worthy of the actor and the order
which gives the entertainment. The Be-
nevolent Protective Order of Elks has
won Il deservedly wide reputation for
their magnificent benefactions, and,
when the size of the city ard the strength
of the organization are considered, there
is no place upon which they have II greater
claim than the city of Roanoke. 1t goes
without saying that the entertainment
next Thursday evening, will be the grand
est and most successful one ever given by
the order here, and those DESTROYS OF at
tending will have to exert themselves
vigorously in order to obtain sitting room
on that occasion.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
THREAT, PLEA, PREDICTION.

We hope that the Democrats OF the
rural districts will employ the lull in the
gubernatoral can yass Ia reflect upon the
injustice and folly OF two things First,
The prejudice against Il candidate merely
because he is IL Richmond man. Second,
The prescription of IA candidate because
lte is Il gold standard man. notwithstand.
ing his support Of the Chicago platform
and candidates. In both of these things
there is lack of justice and common
sense, and Il SIRE element of d.intcgrn.
zion ana defeat ultimately. Petersburg
lndeN-Appcal.
If this is the sort o stun Mr.. lillyson's
friends propose TO feed us OH then fare
well, Mr.. Ellyson Your hopes have gone
glimmering through tho vista of things
that were but never should have been
Change the diet. 1t gives us pains be.
tween the ribs.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

We want a man for governor who will
not, as one of our Southwestern eX.
changes put it, change his politics, and
desert the party. while he is occupying
the chair to which the party elected him
But man VINO is faithful to his party
obligations and acknowledges them, and
acts upon them, despite the fact that the
party platform does not in every particu-
lar express his special views, il Il man
whom the party can respect and honor
az fully IL -all respects us if lie were in
complete harmony with it iii every par
ticular. Iynchburg News.
BY the party we move, by the party
we live, by tho paroy we havc'our b.ing
All about the party, but not one word
about the commonwealth. If an organ
grinder should ever find his way to
heaven he woNld at once proceed to or
ganize IA party. Satan once attempted
this but soon found himself in hell Per.
haps he was an organ grinder before he
went to heaven.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Maj. Hoge Tyler has thrown his ban.
ner to the breeze and issued his formal
pronunciamento. He wants to be gov.
ernor, wants it strong and is hot after the
job. He elaboraUes extensively on his
fine qualities and noble works (excusable
in political job hunter) and offers many
reasons why he should I've favored with u
nomination by the Democrats; among
them, and perhaps the very best, that he
tried to get it before and slipped ND.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
IN MEMORY OF NETTIE CALDWELL
BY Her Friend. Mrs J. y. Tim bcrlake.

One, who in life's fair morning.
From earth's cold and clouded gray,
Turned to meet the golden tlawnins
In the land of perfect day
Who, with pale hands folded lovely.
Sleepcth where the lilies blow,
From the realms 50 firm aud holy
Comes Id meet me here below.
Tell us not our loved anil lost ores
who have found the fairer shore.
Can forget us, sadly toiling,
And return to us no more
For the spirit world around IL,
lleth closer than we dream,
And gives purer thoughts and noblcr
Daily felt, but still unseen.
In the hours Of grief and sorrow
When the shadows seem to fall.
Black and hard across oui pathway
Like some grim and stormy wall
Unseen hands shall gently lead uS,
Unheard voices come to cheer,
Loving eyes bend softl" DER us.
I'll! we know our loved are near
When for us the solemn mornin.
Di the dawn celestial breaks.
When FOR us the solemn shadows
Flee away and life awakes
To that realm where all that's noble
In our nature shall expand,
Guide us ever, O, We We loved ones,
Upward to the unseen land.
Roanoke, Va, Feb. 20, 1897.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

The Petersburg Index. Appeal thinks it
would be IA good scheme for the Demo-
Gratis to nominate Ellyson for governor
The IA is prepared to pledge him the
solid support of the Virginia Palnerites
which picturesque aggregation totaled
mp just ,l?o votes last fall, about 2,100
of whom have since become thoroughly
Disguised with themselves and heartily
ashamed of their antics during the late
campaign. Your scheme won't work
Barham, and as your man is lame
duck anyhow, you had better take him
in for repairs.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

1t makes all the difference in the
world in "A fight as to the environment.
Lawyers in court will resent alleged
insults with wildly thrown ink. bottles
ard paper weights, while all the officers
are around, and some of the most dcs-
perate fights we never saw failed to hap
pen, because the anxious parties in
either case were held back by anxious
friends. This is strange world, any
how.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

president. H. B. Hanger, of Virginia
subject, 1.-The Hand of God in History. :
First orator. j. l.. Rosser, Virginia, sub.
ject. 1.-The Thin0 That Lasts Debate:
Resolved. THAT the United States
Should Recognize the Independence of
Cuba Air native, X. T.. Cabeil, Nir
ginia; negative, VIM. j. Armstrong, Nr.
einia. Fina orator, w. &. Shenk, sub
jet. THE Triumphs of Defeat" Ushers:
c. y. Penick. H. p. Stemple, II. c. Hin.
ton, James Frantz. Marshals: c. j..
McGufln. W. j. Weddington, c. 4.
Burwell. II. 5. Baer, +. X. koiner.
The oyster supper given Friday night
in the Holmes store on dry branch by
the Jr. o. /. a. NJ, was very successful,
and was repeated last night with good
results.
il Carper, of Rocky Mount, is visit.
ing Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. st. John, AT
their home on Union street.
Miss Mary Killian entertained IA nun
Der of her young friends on Friday night
ut the hospitablc home of her father on
Pennsylvania avenue.
Mrs. Weaver, II sister of Mrs. Jessie
Floyd, from G. rdonsvlle. VA, l.. visiting
the family OF VIM. j. Moon.
j. w. Brillheart, Il prosperous carriage
manufacturer of Dublin, left yesterday
for his home what .number of purchases
made ut the sale OF the Southern Cai-
ria@e Works.
We learn that Ben Gillock and vii!
Anderson left salem II few DAYS ago Ia
work on cattle ranch near st. Louis
VIM. McCauley, .Jr., left Yesterday for
Chattanooga.
Mrs. Fitch, nee Mis-, Agner, who ha,
been visiting Mr.. am. Mrs. W. =. Amer
in West Saem, ret.rnrh Friday to hen.
home in buchanan
COURT NOTES.
Thursday. the 18th instant, Judge
Mnlfett presiding, the case of Rose John
son vs.. j. Crane was continued to the
fourth cav of the March term.
Addison Stump, Epp. Moore, VIM.
Gasman, NJ. +. HUH and w. r. Callahan
were appointed appraisers of Jordan
Murdoch S estate.
On Friday tie unlawful dctaner case
of Fannie X. Johnson vs. T. +. .Iamison
and Joseph Hall was submitted to the
court, whereupen the court adjudged
the defendants nnlawfully derained from
the plaintiff the land in the summons
mentioned. and that a writ of possession
he issued directing the sheriff To deliver
possession Oh same 70 SAID plaintiff, re
cover her costs in this behalf expended.
On motion of Lilly G.. Peters she was
appointed administrators of j. b. Peters,
bond, 500, j. Fl. Graybill security.
After hearing road application from,
VIM. Garst and ais, the court adjourned
until the second Monday in March, 1897.
AT TIE CHURCHES.
AT the Methodist, Rev. II. H. Kenna.
day will this Il. III. preach to the children
of the Methodist Church. y large tnrn
out is hoped for regular night service.
At the Iutheran-Therc will be ser
vices mt the Lutheran Church ut II
O'CLOCK, sermon by Prof Painter. AT
night, ,::i0, the exercises will be in com
mcmoration of the ;00th anniversary OF
the birth of Philip Meiancbthon. An
address will he delivered by Prof. Paint
er on 'Melanchthon rs II Scholar aud
Educator
There will he regular services morning
and night at the other churches. with
an evangelistic service Int the Preshytcr
ian ut i3O by the pastor, Rev. II. G.. V
Campbell.
Doll babies. doll babies, doll babies
Grdvatts Fair, 8 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

The great trouble about Southern Re
publicansm is the scarcity of material
good man to vote, but he must he kept
in the dark as yet, in order that Repub-
iicanism may strengthen itself but until
the administrations of that party can
remember that Statehood without repre-
sentation is n hollow mockery and Il fraud
they can hardly hope to find the ability
in this section that the .eXigencies of the
case require.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, is salts
fled that his negotiations in regard to
bimetallsm will bear good fruit. From
what the outside world has heard Of his
mission it would appear that the only
result of his mission will he to streng-
then the cause of free coinage in this
county.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
REBEKAH SANITARUM.

y Private Hospital for the Sick and for
Surgery, !2l Eighth Ave. S. w.
Trained nurses and hospital advan.
tages. Accommodations for both male
and female patients. Consultation hours
for patients and visitors from - to ,
o'clock p, III.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
puONrS Business Ohice ...... 1873
editorial Rooms ia

Why not Archer Phlegar, of Christians
burg, for governor. Now there is q man
among men, n statesm an without supe-
rior,in the State, IL Virginan without Il
section, IA man whose shadow contains more
substance than the body of the Radford
pigmy.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
GIVE IT \ TRIAL

On receipt of 10 cents, cash or STAMPS.
generous sample will he mailed of the.
most popular Cntarrh and Has Fever
Cure CEly's Cream BalmD sufficient to
demonstrate its great merit. Full sizr.
30 cents ELY BROTEERS
III Warren St New York CITY.
My son was afflicted with catarrh. / in.
dnced him to try Ely's Cream Balm, and
the disagreeable catarrhal smell AL left
him. He appears rs we'll as any one. y
G. Olmstend, Arcola, ILL.,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Ellyson wants to be governor just be-
cause it has been so very long since Rich
mond had Il governor. He has no han
kering for the job, per Sc, but he is boil
ing over with sympathy for Richmond $
isolated loneliness.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
SpFCIAI. NOTICES.

y UTjCETHOSE HAVING BRICK ANT,
srouc work or vitriiied brick pavernonts TO no
laid would do we'll 10 call on or address J n
FALL, the practical contractor md builder Also
ali kinds OF carpenter work, plG tcriDc. paintiuc
RElsonininS and paper hanging done on short
notice. All work guaranteed. j T. FALLS No
rs Firth avenue G., EoaroEe, Va.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Don borrow troublc--but if YOU have
throat trouble borrow Il bottle of Pond !,
Extract, and find speedy relief
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

" on CAN MAKE FROM $50 no slCO PER
month and expenses easily during this sea
son with MS. Why will yon be Idle when such
an OPPORTUNITY IL offered yon. Good territory
and iine line OF eoods. STANDARD INSTALL
MENI Co, "a Campbell street. Roanoke. Va
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
DoARDERs WANTED,
AGENTS WANTED

w dehble Check Perforator: retails s5 %.
large commission. Wesley Mfg. Co., IL Park
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

WANTED -CANvAssRRs ALL ovRR VIR.
w gnia 10 sell household necessities on the
credit system. Lace Curtains, Chenille Goods
Clocks. Silverware. Rugs. etc, etc AddTess
dAI ELY " FITZGERALD. Roanoke, Va.
u 22 3m
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

Doll babies. doll babies, doll babies
Grdvatts Fair, 9 Salem avenue.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
FOX REET.
FOUND.

MTANTED-THRER UNFURNISUED ROOMS
" for light honsekeeping-ma and wife
s oniY. Rent must BIZ reasonable. Address ~. -
Times office. o ~ A.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21
w q II / S.
SITUATIONS W -NTED.

SITUATIONS W -NTED.
WANTED-POSITlON Al TYPEWRITER
ana Sten0g aph-r ny welleduci tcd ,onr =
nay. Address STE AOGRAPIIEK {" cnro The
ii"'s ii ~
"AN POSITION FORAHY KINDOF
w clerical work. Address Clerical" G re
l nc 1imes. 22l2t
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-02-21

EOR SALE. TWO JERSEY COWS CHEAP
Il for cash. B." Times office. ID n
FOR sALE.-ENTIRB HOUSEHOLD FURN-
Il iture for sale at half price Eyerytbinp good
as new. Address a." Times office. II; NV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-03

Don't cOnfOund our bicycles with
the cheap 1895 and 1896 models
which are advertised at all kinds of
prices in papers throughout the
country.