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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20
Cuphea Eminens.

SupuSd EuI1uG1lS.
Manettia bicOlOr has been very high
ly praised and recommended in the
florists catalogues for several years,
and it is certainly a very handsome
vine when we'll grown and covered
with it's dainty blossoms of scarlet and
gold.
Yet i'll the almost unknown Cuphca
eminens we have a plant that viii
prove very strong rival. 1t is an
GUS growth. Not particular as to soil,
growing in the edge of a stream with
it's feet wet all the time, or on high
dry land equally WELL though it makes
Il little taller growth when it has
plenty of water Though killed to the
ground by the freeze last winter it
soon grew up again and there has
been hardly two weeks at time since
early last spring that flowers could not
be found Oh it. We counted the stalks
in one clump last Thursday There
were over 40 and each had spike of
flowers varying in number from six to
twenty. The stems were from two to
. four feet high. The individual bios
SONS are not large, about one to one
and a half inches in length by one
fourth of an inch in diameter. The
color is a rich scarlet tipped with
bright yellow. It's hardness free, al
most perpetual, blooming qualities, to-
gether with it's bright colors make it
one Of the most desirable plants for
Florida that we know. Yet for all this
we know of only two catalogues that
offer it, One of them says of it, "a
profuse autumn boomer" This is
strictly true and if they had added,
profuse spring, summer and winter
bloOmer as well, they would not have
exceeded the facts in the case.
The other does not give it's season
of bloom, but merely says of it: '"The
Giant Cigar plant quickly attains
height of Is inches, each spike sur
mounted by a mass of scarlet flowers
tipped gold and green. These stems
when cut remain fresh and blooming
for two weeks"
We have not personally tested this
last statement, but have no doubt it is
strictly correct
Have we not said enough to show
that everyone, who has a flower gar
den in Florida, ought to have this
Cuphea?
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20
WANTED SOMETHING 7
HER..

When he had finished singing "Break
the News to Mother" he sat down be-
side her, and she said in her winning,
confidential way:
81 would be glad to if had any i'm
portant news to break to her. Can't
you think of something's"
On reflection he thought he could
Chicago Post.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20

THE NEW SEED LAW.
Approved May 49, 1899. makes it unlawful for
any person to sell or offer for sale any arden,
Melon or Vegetable Seed unless the same are
in packages bearing the outside in plain
letters a guarantee certificate of when, where
and by whom the seed we're grown.
Penalty not less than $25 more than
800 fine.
J. B. Sutton, Scotsman, Ocala, Fla, sells
seed under his trademark, as above, bearing
the certificate required by law; besides all
seeds tested and the certificate bears date
of test and percentage of termination. Send
to him for price list. Wholesale and retail.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20
Eremrus Robustus.

We clip the following description
of the above-named plant from Vicks
Magazine for December. While it is
doubtless a very ornamental and de-
sirable plant, yet we doubt if there
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20

for the month was less than two and
one-fourth inches while in November
we had rain on four days, but only
fifteen one-hundredths in all. The
ground is necessarily very dry, yet
that vine still lives and grows.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20

will be very great rush for the bulbs
at present prices. The white variety
is offered little cheaper, viz: three
dollars per bulb by express at the eX-
pense of the purchaser:
This plant, of which European jour
nails have for several years given
some accounts, appears in the trade in
this country this fall, it is believed for
the first time. 1t is a native of Cen
trail Asia, whence it was first brought
in 1874. 1t belongs to the Lily family,
and has been mentioned as appearing
like an immense hyacinth. 1t is a
hardy herbaceOus perennial, having a
cluster of tapering, tleshy roots. The
leaves, which grow in a tuft at the
surface of the ground, have a length
of thirty to forty inches, and about
four inches in width.
From the center of this great tuft
of foliage, which is often from two
and half to three feet in diameter,
rises the flower stem, reaching to a
height of eight to ten feet, and bear
ing on it's upper portion multitude of
flowers, thickly set around, each borne
on a small pedicel, and all forming an
immense spike three to four feet in
length, and containing hundreds and
even thousands Of flowers. The indi-
vidual flower consists of six divisions
which open we'll out, making it more
than an inch in diameter; the color is
a soft rose, or peach blossom shade,
with a darker line through the middle
of each petal; the we'll projecting an
theirs are of brownish shade, and the
ovary is a bright yellow. The flow
ers have an agreeable perfume. The
blooming season commences towards
the end of the summer and lasts five
or six weeks.
The plant is quite hardy, but should
be given a sheltered place in a we'll
drained soil, and in winter should, for
safety SdhC, have CuC UcucuC VI q IcflI
covering. Those who are offering the
plants for sale this fall state that they
require to be six years old to be of
blooming age, and such plants are off
cred at five dollars each, the pur-
chaser to pay express charges.
The seeds of this plant terminate
freely and they may be started in The
greenhouse in pots, in light, sandy
soil. The young plants should be set
in the open ground as soon as frosts
have passed in the spring. In the gar
den the best time for TRANSFORMING is
early in October.
This remarkable plant will no doubt
remain scarce for some time yet, but
it's striking and magnificent appear.
ance will command the attention Of
those having in charge large private
or public grounds where it will form
an attraction of the highest order.
What dreadful thing it is to wake
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-12-20
The Grown Imperial.

at the North, if mulched through the
winter and surviving in many places
without any protection. We have
never heard of it being grown in
Florida. Yet, being a native of a
tropical country, Persia, we see no
reason why it should not thrive here.
If any of our readers know of it's be-
ing tested in this State, we should be
very glad to know the result Of the
! experiment. The following descrip-
| ton was written for the Mayfower by
a contributor:
This plant is a native of Persia, be-
ing introduced into England and
France about two hundred years ago;
strange to relate, the same varieties
are now seen that were brought from
Persia at that time, little if any i'm
provement having been made in them
in all these years.
The bulbs are Of large size and start
into growth at the first appearance of
spring, the stalk growing with great
rapidity and soon forming stately
plant which usually blossoms in April
or May. The plants are very useful
for beds and borders, though they are
seldom seen in ordinary gardens. They
deserve place on every lawn as they
make such a grand display so early in
| the season.
They belong to the Fritillaria family
though they bear small resemblance to
the Meleagris section Of the family.
The foliage is ornamental, especially
the variegated-leaved sorts, in which
| the golden stripes form a beautiful
contrast to the rich green of the
leaves. Left undisturbed for several
years the bulbs form great clumps of
plants which make a beautiful setting
for the brilliant flowers. They should
not be disturbed for at least three
cred to have reached their best, but
they do not deteriOrate after that but
bloom magniticently for several years.
The formation of the flower cluster
is peculiar, the flower stalk running
up to a height of three feet with
cluster of five to ten flowers hanging
pendant near the top; just above them
is a thick whOrl of leaves which stand
upright in direct contrast to the droop-
ing form of the flowers. The bios
SONS are Lily-shaped, of large size,
with prominent stamens, and are
found in variety Of colors.
The variety called "CrOWn upon
! Crown is perhaps the most admired,
having a double cluster of flowers on
each stem. There are single and dou-
bic flowers, in both red and yellow,
one Sort Sulphurea, being yellow
striped with red. The variegated-
leaved variety is named Golden Strip
ed and it's flowers are a brilliant red
The Odor of the flowers is disagree
able to many, but it's great beauty as
garden plant will always keep it in
favor. Bulbs should be planted in
October or November, about five inches
deep, and if in beds they should be
set foot apart each way.
FremruS Rohustl1S
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FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to the
editor, w. G. Steele, Switzerland, Fla.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Fish as Fighters.

The inhabitants of Cochin China and
Siam have known the fighting capacity
of savage little fish for many years,
and have long been in the habit of
making matches between those owned
by different men, just as Mexicans
match gamecocks and some Americans
and Englishmen bull pups. When a
match is made the parties to it having
laid their bets bring their specimens
of the fierce little Beta pugnax in
globes of water. Both are put into one
globe and without moments hesita-
ton they fly at each other and do not
cease fighting until one of the COM
batants is killed by the other.
It is only year or two since speci-
mems of this fish were brought to
Paris, but now many are owned in
Paris. and 1t is said that the demand
for good specimens is constantly on the
increase. They are beautifully spotted
with red and blue and would attract
attention in any aquarium by their
colors. alone. The savage nature be-
hind the beauty would hardly be sus-
pected Chicago Inter Ocean
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
High Art I'm Cookery.

Scalloped Oysters. -, Select firm,
plump oysters. and scoilop them evenly
and neatly with q pair of sharp scis-
sors. Now, with a needle threaded
with pink silk, If for q pink tea, or blue
If you wish blue. points, work a but
tonhole stitch round the scallop. When
finished. press carefully on the wrong
side with q hot iron. W
Shirred Eggs Carefully remove the
shell from a fresh egg, and hold the
white and yolk firmly In the left hand.
Now, with a fine needle and thread,
gather the materialIin straight rows
about half an inch apart. Draw up to
the required fuIlness and fasten neat
ly the ends of the thread. as IS
Snow :. Pudding.-Take about four
quarts, say four and a half, of fresh
snow. Wash in several waters and put
it to soak in hot water over night In
the morning knead It up and set it by
the fire to rise, add some melted glue
and set aside to cool.
Chicken Patty.2This dish is 9 lost
art, as Patti is no chicken. 43Q
Egg Plant.--(See incubator.>- PUCK.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
tho diseased portion ofathe ear. There il
only one way to cure Deafness and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by. an infamed condition of 1.-THE
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube.
When this tube gets inAamed you have
rumbllng sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed Deafness is the
result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its nor
nal condition. hearing viii be estroyed
forever nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh. which is nothing but an inHamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of .. Deafness caused by catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars, free. rf5 .4p
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13

A quaint story Of paternal care on
the part Of the clergy comes from
Kreuzeber, a village IN southwest Sax
ony. aA't's = = '.t's- : 7's''
8nIn the middle OF his sermon one Sum
day the parish priest suddenly stopped.
and. changing his voice TO a more coll
loquial tone, said: .Her Meinhardy.
attend to the sermon From this time
forward shall publicly name every
one who looks at the girls during the
service"
& The unfortunate Herr Meinhardy In
dignantly repudiated this public re-
preach. explaining that It was boil
on the back OF his neck that kept his
head fixed at an angie which had led
to the misunderstanding. = London
LEADER. ksssg = 80 q = 81 ..& Z
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
THAT FIRST SIN.
Figures to Show That Adam and Eve
Ate Eight Million Apples.

Ate Eight Million Apples.
I Probably our great ancestor. Adam,
little thought of the trouble he would
cause posterity by eating an apple.
But now the question as to how many
apples he really did eat is new diff
Guilty.
How many apples did Adam and Eve
eat? Was it one or was 1t millions?
When the subject was first mooted the
editor very naturally replied. "Why.
one. of course"
No, said the assistant editor, Eve
ate one, aid Adam ate one, too; that's
two" #N ~ &
Then the. sulte.!itcrs passed along a
slip of paper on which, was written,
Eve 81 and Adam 81 making l62-"
But the poet, who Is man Of mag
sination. capped this with. Eve 81 and
Adam Y12-S93."
+, Then the. publisher tried his hand,
and his contribution was, Eve S142
see bow sfit tasted, and Adam 812,
equals S.9.,4."
Tie poet, who disIkes being sur
passed as much as he hates BARRIERS,
came up to the scratch again with
EVE 8142 see how it tasted, and Ad-
am SJ242 keep her company 1884. /"
Then the humorist, who had been
listening, quietly handed In his con-
tribution. Eve S.142 see how it tasted.
and Adam S.124,21O-der a husband
was he to. see her eat alone. This
equals 6, 132, 1852" a'@ y
sBut he had another object" said the
poet. eve SLAP satisfy her curiosity.
and Adam S,124.240-fy Eve in her po-
sition. That makes S132, 3S2."-Phila-
delphia Record. 6egfa sae =
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13


Zone Of the beautiful traits in tho
make up, OF Washington messenger
boys said a railroad man who lives
in Washington, .1s their tactfulness-"',
think otherwise, They are chock full
OF and loaded down with tact-.with
the copper on To Illustrate: ns7a .oe
Z my wife went over to New York q
few weeks ago to attend the bedside
Of q seriously III relative. who was not
expected to live. This mofning was
sitting in my Office. wondering why. /
hadn't got q letter from her by the flrst
mail. when q tousle headed messenger
boy joggled open the door.
'Where'll l find de Office O. Mr..
L. The asked. mentioning my name.
Right here, son. said L. You're
talking to him. 5 as sfs &
"'WeH, said the kid. measuring me
up. with the probable expectation that
I'D do a stage back fall. I'VE got q,
death message fer you. an they tole
me at tn Office that 1t was important
Nice. mild. tactful way. of putting
it, wasn't it? He just left it up to me
to wonder. while, was ripping the en-
velope open. whether the message an-
nounced the death of our aged relative
or the decease Of my wife. 1t happen
ed to be the former, but am inclined
to believe that that boy would have
been just a bit better pleased had it
been the latter. Washington Post.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
A Bit of Superstition.

One of the most literally patronized
of the Pennsylvania many passenger
trains Is the ST Louis express, which
leaves the Broad street station each
afternoon at 4:30 O'Clock. The regular
gate for the train is No. II, but at this
season Of the year the rush Of people
to get aboard is so great It becomes
necessary to open two gates. No. ID
being the nearest, 1t is the one selected
The saunterer happened to be In the
station the other afternoon when the
gates were thrown open. Instantly
there was rush for No. "A and the
crowd became damned around it for "a
distance of 30 feet in each direction.
Gate No. 13 was practically neglected.
''This way for the st. Louis express"
called OCT the ticket spuncher at the
gate, This way for the st. Louis ex1s
press" 80.
But, although his voice was good and
loud, none of the passengers who were
struggling around No. II seemed to
hear it. Out Of probably 100 well
dressed, intelligent men and women.
the saunterer saw but three leave the
pushing throng around No. ii and pass
through No. IS He asked the gate
man why 1t was. - !, J.
Don't know" was his answer, "ex-
cept its superstition. Afraid to start
on Journey by passing through gate
with Is as its number, / suppose. It's
this way every time, and will be,
guess, as long as the number on the
gate is left as it Is. believe that the
most Of the people would rather miss
their train. II It came to that, than take
chances with their superstitious fears.
Funny, isn't It f.-Philadelphia InQuir-,
err
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Rare Devotion.

For External Piles, Cuts, Burns and
Bruises, Old Sores, Eczema and all skin
diseases, Begg's German Salve stands today
without peer. It is an old reliable rem
edy, and if used freely, wounds will heal
without scar. Be crreful to get Begg's
and be, sure of speedy cure. For sale by
]. B. Perkins.
In 1888 my wife went East and was at
tackled with rheumatism. She receivee no
relief until she tried Chamberlrin's Pain
Balm. Since that time we have never been
without it We find it gives instant relief
falling for all rheumatic and neuralgia pains.
I'd. C. BRANr. Santa Yuez, Cal. For
sale by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
what,s the use Of nathiurs

Cleanliness is on excellent habie. Is
is not, however. an absolute essential.
nor an essential at all to good health
and mental activity. 49,
The healthiest man the writer ever
saw is alive and well today at 81, and
he took bath only occasionally -once
in the Mersey at Liverpool and again
in the North river. 40 years after, both
Of which were accidental, the gentle
man being slightly intoxicated when
he fell. &N
Almost all people who live to an ex-
treme old age are found to be those
who are not overload of additions, but
who otherwise are careful in their
manner Of living.-Thomas ]. Hills.
NJ. D., in Medical Record.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13

ga word to the wise is sufficient and
word from the wise should be sufficient, but
you ask, who are the wise? Those who
know. The oft repeated experience of
trustworthy persons may be tsken tor know
ledge. Mr.. w. NJ. Terry says Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy gives better satisfaction
than any other in the market. He has been
in the drug business at Elkton, Ky, for
twelve years; has sold hundreds of bottles
of this remedy and nearly all other cough
medicines manufactured, which shows con-
clusively that Chamberlain's is the most sat
isfactory to the people, and is the best. For
sale by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Drink Grain.O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine but doctors order it, because
it is healthful, invigorating and APP
petizing. It is made from pure grains
and has that rich seal brown color and
tastes like the finest grade of coffee
and costs about one-half as much.
Children thrive omit because it is a
genuine food drink containing moth
ing but nourishment. Is and Is cents,
at grocers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Hardly Sentimental.

Mrs. Julia Ward Howe's sense OF the
ridiculous has always been a saving
grace. leading her to avoid grandilo-
quences as9 80 -
i gOnsone occasion lady at Newport,
trying to get fine sentiment out OF
her. said one moonlit evening on
vine hung veranda, MRS. Howe. do
say something lovely about my piaz-
zay' Whereupon every one listened for
the reply.
In her delicately cultivated voice
Mrs. Howe responded, IT think it Is a
bully piaz."-San Francisco Argonaut-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Easily Fixed.

Remember, boys" said the teacher,
"that in the bright lexicon Of youth
there's no such word as fall"
After few moments boy raised
his hand
'Well. what is it, my lad?" asked the
master.
II was merely going to suggest" re-
piled the youngster. that If such is the
case it would be advisable to write to
the publishers of that lexicon and call
their attention to the omission"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Does coffee Agree with Your

If not, drink Grain O-made from
pure grains. A lady writes: 1.-THE
first time 1 made Grain-O I did not.
like it but after using it for one week
nothing would induce me to go back
to coffee. " 1t nourishes and feeds
the system. The children can drink it
freely with benefit It is the strength
ening substance of pure grains. Get
a package today from your grocer.
Is and rs cents
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
that Second Chapter,

e. =
The new pastor was preaching his
first sermon. In the middle Of it he
stopped abruptly and asked: M
~ rHow many Of you have read the
Bibler"
FIFTY hands went up. -.
arGood," said the pastor. snow. how
manys Of you have read the second
chapter ofsJuder Z 5es 4A
Twenty-Five hands went up. 80
A. wan smile 9overspread the divine's
THAT'S also good; but when you 60
home read that chapter again. and you
WIN doubtless learn something to your
interest" 80 asifaas} - 500
There Is only one chapter In the book
Of jude Guthrie 20. T. Leader.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
Funny Trousers.

The tailor who for years made Bal
zac's<clothes says: "He used to wear
the most extraordinary trousers ever
saw. He would insist upon my max
ing them of peculiar nut brown col
ored cloth, with wide straps fastening
beneath the shoes. From the knee
down the trousers were cut so as to
fall In deep, voluminous folds. SO as to
keep the calves Of his legs warm while
writing"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-07-13
wanted to Frame Il.

'STherew said the young wife proud
". as she deposited the hot plate care
fully on the table. That's the first
mince pie ever made without any
help, all by myself"
$50 it is!' exclaimed her husband,
enthusiastically, looking it over criti-
cally meanwhile. "And as it is the very
fist, my dear, don't you think that, in
stead of cutting it, 1t would be nice to
keep it for souvenir How would it
do to have 1t framed Y'-London Tit
Bits.