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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Skirt Department..

A lot of Women's Skirts, made Of
plain cheviot and fancy mixtures, in
this seasons best style; we'll made
and neatly finished.
Special price, $500 each.
Regularly $8.75 and $1,000.
3 Fancy Cheviot Skirts. in blue and green mix
lures. Reduced from $500 to 81 so each.
Brown Cheviot Skirts. Reduced from $1,000 to
$500 each.
Tan Covert Cloth Skirt. Reduced from SO 90
to $3.50
1 Black Wolfe Skirt. silk lined, trimmed with
silk. Reduced from $500 to $12. so.
1 Blue Cheyiot Skirt. Reduced from $1,000 to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Writing Paper
At Half Price.

Several thousand pounds Writing
Paper, rough and smooth finishes,
in various sizes, plain white and col
ors. Suitable for scratch purposes,
memorandums, school use, etc.
Owing to the fact that there are no
envelopes to match we purchased
this paper at a nominal figure, and
offer same at
I5c h., or a lbs. for soc.
Worth up to soc. lib.
Main fOor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Women's Suit Dent.

Tan SILK Shirt Waist Suit trimmed with lace;
size IS Reduced from SIS. 80 to $1,000.
White Wolfe Shirt Waist Suit lined throughout
with silk; size 40 Reduced from s35 90 to SIS co.
Black Chevfot Suits, trimmed with braid: sizes
"a and 49, Reduced from SIS. 90 to S1j 90 each
Reseda Wolfe Dress made over silk and trim
med with lace to match; size 49, Reduced from
$500 to $500
Blue Cheviot Suit fancy tailored velvet vest
and fancy braid trimming; size 49, Reduced from
$500 to $3.50. 1
Green Breadcloth Suit plated Jacket and
skirt; size 49, Reduced from $500 to $500
Gray Blue Cheviot Suits trimmed with yalvot
and fancy braid: sizes 80 and 49, Reduced from
$500 to $500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Wrapper Department.

10 Flannelette Wrappers, In assorted light pat
terms; sizes a. SO, 80 and 40. Reduced from 81 30
to 81 90 each. 'ei,'I
Saxony FlanRelette Wrappers; sizes "a and SO.
Reduced from $375 to 80 each.
EiderdOwn Wrappers. pink, gray and hello
trope: sizes "a, 80 and AZ. Reduced from $500
to 50 90 each.
2 Cashmere Wrappers. pink and blue: sizes "a
and 3S. Reduced from So 90 to 81. 50 each.
2 Pink Cashmere Wrappers, trimmed with lace
and velvet; size "a. Reduced from $3.50 to $500
each. I
1 Pink Albatross Wrapper. trimmed with fine
lace; size SO. Reduced from $500 to $1,000.
Third floor G st. 9T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Infants Department t.

/ Children's Tan Cloth Refer. - double
breasted style, tan and red emblem front and
sleeve, finished with of stitching. Reduced
from Sc. 90 to 80.
Children's Tan Cloth Tailor-made Refer. 20 y
style stitched plaits back and front round lay
down collar. Reduced from $500 to $3.50.
. Children's Handmade Gowns fine and sheer,
and neatly trimmed with narrow lace and feather
stitching: sizes for children from ! to 3 years of
age. Reduced from 81. 10 to 81 90 each.
Children's Fine India Linon Dresses, long
wasted style trimmed with embroidery and in
sertion; plated skirt. Reduced from $375 to 50 90
each.
Infants Hand-m Long Slips. with of
shirring i'll front and trimmed with narrow lace
and featherstitchng. Reduced from 81. 80 to 81 90
each.
Third floor Eleventh ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Sewing Machines
At a Special Price.

A small lot of the 'ImperiaP' Sew
ing Machines-an excellent machine
containing all the latest improve
ments. 1t is the regular drophead
style, with automatic lift, has 5
drawers, is full ball-bearing and very
light running, and comes in polished
oak cases, complete with full set OF
attachments and a fve-year guar
antee. o., .-
Special price, $4,000 each.
Value, $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Picture Department.

Colored Pictures, Dancing Master and His
Class in green and gold frame. Reduced from
S295 to $3.50 each.
Genuine Pastel, Landscape scene, in fancy
gilt frame. Reduced from $500 to So. so
Sepia Photograph, sheep" in broad green
and gold frame. Reduced from $500 to 50 80.
Large Brown Photograph. ''St. Peters Ca
thedral.' in broad brown and gilt frame. Re-
duced from SO. so to $3.50.
1 Sepia Photograph. Madonna and Child In
brown and gold oval frame. Reduced from $40 90
TO LOO.
Brown Photograph, ''rhe Teamster at Rest, -
IN broad brown frame. Reduced from 5000 to
$295.
Sepia Photograph, ''Stag at Bay" in fancy
brown frame Reduced from 81 90 to 50 95
1 Brown-tone Asti Head Vanity" in rose
wood oval-efrect frame. Reduced from 500 to
$3.50.
Fourfh floor Tenth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Linen Department.

is Damask Table Cloths, in designs that we are
going to discontinue; size 2lIx2h 6. reduced from
So 80 to 81. 30 EACH s. reduced from 50 30 TO 500
each: size 2lsx2la; g. reduced from SO. 80 to $500
each. t. reduced from $50 to s6-25 each.
II dozen * Damask Napkins, to match the
above cloths; 10 dozen. reduced from $3.50 to 500
dozen: 3 dozen. reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 dozen;
4 dozen reduced from 5000 to $500 dozen.
Second doo=. Eleventh ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Corset Department.

pairs Lily Of France Corsets, straight front,
boned with real whalebone; sizes 20, q, "a and
20 Reduced from $3.50 to $3.50 pair.
. pairs Lily of France Corsets. fancy coutil.
straight 'front.' elastics attached; sizes 90 "a 25
and g. Reduced from $500 to S.. 90 pair
pairs Parame Corsets. fancy coutil, straight
front. boned with real whalebone; sizes 49, 49, 20
and 81 Reduced from 1915 to So so pair
pairs French Corsets. fancy coutr. straight
'front.' dip hip, elastics attached; sizes 10 and 10.
Reduced from so to 50. 90 pair
IL pairs Corsets. batiste straight front. dip hip;
Sizes "a to 3d. Reduced from 75c. to soc. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
WOmen's Isle Vests
AT a Special Price.

so dozen Women's Imported
Swiss Ribbed Isle Thread Vests,
with low necks and narrow shoulder
straps. An excellent value.
Special price, 371zc. each.
Also the following remnants:
8 pairs Women's Lightweight Ribbed Merino
Drawers straight ankle; slightly soied. Reduced
from 85c. to SOC. pair.
IA WOmens Fancy Sflkoline Vests with low
necks and no sleeves. sky blue, pink and lavender
striped effects; size 5. Reduced from Soc to Csc ca
Main floor, st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Lamp DEPARTMENT.

Red Lamp. Reduced from Sc 90 TO $3.50.
Gas Drop Light complete. Reduced from S2.75
to 500.
1 Large Lamp Shade. Reduced from $500 to
Red Silk Lamp Shade. Reduced from $12.00 to
SO 90.
1 yellow Lamp Globe. slightly damaged Reduced
from 81 * to Toe.
8 Electric Light Shades. Reduced from 15c. to
Toe. each.
Fifth door. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Tow Department.

Large Iron Hook and Ladders. Reduced from
$500 to 81 90 each.
Iron Ice Wagon. Reduced from 81. 90 to 7Jc.
Iron Bank. Reduced from 81 90 to Soc
Q Mechanical TOYS Reduced from 81 25 to 25c ca
weathered Oak washstand. Reduced from
$500 to $1.o0.
2 Dolls GoCarts reduced from $500 to So 90
each: I. reduced from So 80 to 81 50.
Blackboards. Reduced from $3.50 to 81. so each.
Revolving Desk Chair. Reduced from S1.75 to
75c.
Toy Stable. Reduced from $500 to $500.
Dressed Infant Dolls. Reduced from $3.50 to
81 90 each.
Dressed Rag Doll. reduced from $50 to 81 Loo;
l. reduced from $40 10 Use.
Fourth floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Bric=a=Brac Department.

Green Marble Pedestal. slightly damaged.
Reduced from go 90 to $1,000.
9 Morlage Vases. Reduced from $1,000 to 81. 90
each.
l White Marble Figure, Thorn Extractor" Re
duced from S35 90 to $3.50.
Bronze Figure, reduced from $500 to $500;
l. reduced from $500 TO $500.
2-burper Bronze Eiectrolier. Reduced from
$500 TO $3.50.
Notn ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
MIR. FOX ELECTED DIRECTOR.
Action of Executive Board of American
Republics Bureau.

The executive board of the bureau of
American republics met at the State De-
partment yesterday afternoon and elected
William C. Fox. the present chief clerk of
the bureau, to be director, to succeed w.
w. Rockhill, appointed minister to China.
Mr.. Fox's election was by reclamation, in
recognition of his long and satisfactory
service as chief clerk and as a manifesto
ton Of the regard cherished for him by the
members of the board.
When 1t came to the selection of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Muslin Underwear Dept.

10 pairs Women's Cambria Drawers, hemstitched
lawn ruffie finished with cluster of tucks. Reduced
from soc. TO 39c. pair.
3 women's Cambria Petticoats, deep rufiie trim
med with tucks and blind embroidery and finished
with insertion edged with ruffie OF embroidery.
Reduced from 400 TO 81. 10 each
Lace striped Dimity Lawn Dressing Gowns,
tight back loose front ruifie Of collar,
sleeves and down front Reduced from $6.75 to
$i.75 each.
Blue and White Striped Dimity Kfmona trim
med with insertion OF cluny lace Reduced from
SIS so to $500.
Third floor. Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Cloak Department.

Gray Tourist Coats, 'fs.'' length: size a.
Reduced from S24O0 to $40. 90 each.
Black Tatfeta SILK Cioaks. full length; size SO.
1 Black Silk Blouse. lined with white silk: size
IA. Reduced from $1,000 to $12 so
Black Silk EtOns trimmed with braid: sizes
"a and 80. Reduced from 5000 to $500 each.
3 Tan Covert Cloth Jackets. lined with satin:
each ~ ~"'N~
3 Black Cheyiot Jackets sizes 32 and &c. Re-
duceG from So. 80 to So 90 each wv "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Lace Robes:
Silk PetticOatS
At a Special Price.

A lot of Women's Black Taffeta
Silk Petticoats, made of good quail
ity silk, trimmed with deep accor-
dion-plaited ruffle full width. Very
desirable for general wear.
$3.o5 each. Value, $500.
Third floor Eleventh St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Rug Department.

1O1sx151h-ft Brussels Rug, small all-over pat
tern. Reduced from $3.50 to $1,000
/ 9x12-ft. Administer Rug. rich floral pattern
Reduced from sos so to $1T.50
l 9xl2-ft. Cotton Body Brussels Rug. green and
white design. Reduced from $50. to $1,000.
yxi2-ft. Kalga Rug, extra heavy. Reduced
from $3.50 to $500.
O 36x72-inch Wool Smyrna Rugs. Reduced from
81 75 to Sl.15 each.
/ roll Mating. Reduced from $500 to $500.
Is remnants Floor Oil Cloth. Reduced to 2oc
square yard.
Eonrth ElOOr. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Belt Department.

White SILK Belts girile effect; slightly soi1ed
2. reduced from 81 90 to SOC EACH g reduced from
sl.5o to !5c each; 2. reduced from s1.oo to SOC.
2 White SILK Belts, with gilt buckles; slightly
soiled. Reduced from 75c. to 35c. each.
Main floor, G ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

of the surveyor, chargeable to appropria-
tions under which their services are per-
formed; appointment of Peter j. Duffy to
take effect when he reports for duty
That a license as master plumber and gas
filter be issued to Harry Boon, upon the
filing of the satisfactory bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
d=Made Cluny Laces
aft SDecial Prices.

So fashionable the present season..
The widths vary from 2H to 5
inches, being suitable for separate
waists and panel effects now SO
much in vogue.
Special prices, SOC. to $I.5o the yard.
Also the following special values m
Lace Robes:
Cream Lace Robe. Reduced from $2ooO TO
sl5OO: l. from $500 to $3.50.
/ White Net Robe. Reduced from $2ooo 70
$500: 1. from $1,000 to $1,000; L. from Sio'''
Also a lot of Silk Nets. 43 inches wide In
brown navy blue white and black. Reduced
from 81 81 TO 81 90 a yard Also lot or Net
Ton and Applique Laces at reduced prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Glove DEPARTMENT

@ pairs Women's Gray Pique Suede Gloves. with
narrow embroidered cuffs; sizes G, Ga and go
Reduced from s.. 90 to 81 90 pair.
II pairs Women's 3-casp Gray Suede Gloves;
sizes 5Ia and 5s. Reduced from 81 90 to SOC. pair
7 pairs Women's Black Riding Gauntlets; sizes
0. 6i4 and T. Reduced from $3.50 to 75c. pair.
Main floor. ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

Mems Hats
Less Than Half Price.
Several Soft and Stiff Hats, dis
played in our F street window, were
slightly damaged by water from the
Automatic Fire Extinguisher. These
will be closed out tomorrow at less
than half price.
25 Light-colored Soft Felt Hats, In the latest
blocks; sizes SIS to m.
soc. each.
Were $I.oo, $2.oo to $500.
8 Light-colored Soft Felt Hats, in the latest
styles; sizes 6A and rs.
$Ioo each. Were $500 and $500.
"a Black Stiff Hats. only slightly damaged; sizes
So to IA
$500 each. Were $500 and $500.
Main floor, F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Boys Hats and
FURNISHINGS

Boys Felt Hats, Telescope shape; all sizes.
Reduced from 81. 25 TO 25c. each.
"a Boys TX. & E. Blouses, with attached col
lars or Numbered neckbands; sizes 6 to 16. Re-
duced from S1Oo and 81 % to 69c. each
pairs Boys Al-waol Separate Pants; sizes @,
T. 8 and Il. Reduced from S1.60 to 45c. pair.
Third floor. Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Net COrsets
At a Special Price.

At a Special Price.
Is dozen Corsets, made OF good
quality net, with coutil strippings--a
popular straight-front model, in
sizes IS to 80.
Special price, SOC. a pair.
Third floor Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Toilet Sets
AT a Special Price.

A lot of Plain Print Toilet Sets,
in three choice colorings and deco
rated on a new fancy shape, at the
special price,
$I.5o per 1o-piece set.
With Covered Jar, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Special price, 25c. a pair.
Also the following remnants {:

IA pairs Women's Fancy Isle Thread Hose, in
black and white and brown and white extracted
effects; sizes Sia and o. Reduced from SOC. TO
25c. pair.
"a pairs Chlldren's Tan Brilliant Hose. RIchelieu
ribbed; sizes 10 ~. Reduced from soc. TO 2oc-
pair.
Main floor, + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Children's Hose
At a Special Price.

so dozen pairs Children's Tan
Cotton Hose, fine ribbed sizes 5 to
"a splendid stocking for general
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
UWO00War0 6 IOtbrOD
New Yok-WAsTINGTON-
Easter Novelties.-Man Floor, Street
Be am Important Remnant Day.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

1t pays TO read the want columns of The
Star. Hundreds of situations are filled
through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
For Tomorrow These Great Values:

S2l.75 Fort For Tailored 1 Suits from regular stock
ors, light novelty mixtures and checks Suits that
marked SIS and $27 so for this day only. S2I75. All
sizes.
$40 Oh For exceptional values in Silk Shirt Waist
~hV'~O Suits of Chiffon Taffeta, in plain coors
and striped effects peated waist and full shirred skirt
all sizes. Value, $500
$1,000 For nobby man-tailored Tan Covert, Black
chested models; lined with tatfeta; all sizes. Actual
value, $500.
SID zS For three-quarter or fullength model Rain
%A@'0O coats in redngote effects and various other
styles Coats suitable for rain shine weather
fully tailored to preserve their shape. All sizes in Ok
ford tan, olive castor. Positive $500 value
$40 For very fine quality Black Peau de Sole. Taf-
~AO feta or Tan Cloth of Gold" Silk Coats made
with deep applique braided collar. Special for this
Friday only Actual value $1,000
GR For full plated Skirts of sturdy Chevio Panama
W. Sicilian, Novelty Tweeds and the grayish
striped worsed effects in special 3I-gore model
Value, $500
by aulO Sl French Vole Broadcoth Shep-
herd Checks, Sician fancy Flannel Skirtings Serge
in black blue, brown white and novelty mixtures Val
ues $I25o and $500.
81 Or For Silk Popln Waists with all-over en-
%n'~O broidered and tucked front full lego mutton
sleeves in black blue and white Value Sd. All sizes
81 or For Crepe de Chine Waists copied from spe-
~O'~O cial model; trimmed with Naenciennes lace
insertion and silk medallionS and made with underbody
of lawn. Colors white, black, pink, gray tan
Value, $500. All Sizes
@u For Union Linen and Persian Lawn Waists; some
lace trimmed others tailor pleated models in plain
white and neat black and white figured effects white
ground. All sizes. Value, $I.5o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Handmade TorchOn Laces
Nearly Half Price.

Several thousand yards OF Hand
made Linen Torchon Lace, at the
prices usually asked for the ma
chine-made cotton laces. Widths
from 1 to 3 inches.
s, 10 and I2ac the yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
MANY APPLICATIONS
For Places in Government
Service.
NUMBER NOW ON FILE
Is GREATER THAN EVER FOR
SPRING EXAMINATIONS.
The Causes for This According to Of
Gals of the Civil Service
Commission.

1.-The square dear' and plenty of advertts-
ing are regarded as responsible for an I'M
usual number of applications for positions
in the classified service of the government
The civil service commission does not
know what to make of the fact that up to
the present time there have been Ia. 406 APP
plications for the spring examinations for
entry into the civil service of the govern
ment. Judging by the way in which APP
plications have come in in former years this
figure will probable be Increased to $1,000
before the time for sending them in expires.
This Is a larger number of applications
than has ever been received by the COM
mission for the spring examinations. Some
increase is expected, there were never
before so many places under the classified
service. But when this figure is compared
with the 1000 or 5000 applications that
were filed for similar examinations one
year ago the enormous increase can be
realized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
Linen Waist Patterns
Less Than Half Price.

LESS Than HALL PflCeo
A small number (4o in alb of Wo-
mems Embroidered Linen WAIST
Patterns-the genuine, "Harcarl-
GER" Norwegian embroidery.
SI.5o the pattern.
Regular value, $500.
Linen Dept Second Floor, 18th St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06
n:PH!LIPSBORN eco
E EA .to GhGHk 610EIeIenbEb a%C
Friday Specials.

Don't how sell such low prices and at the
time give much in style and quality remark that
hear day from hundreds of pleased customers
There is genuine back of merchandise, and our
least oneird lower than other stores when style
and quality taken into consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-04-06

s, 10 and I2Hc. the yar'
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Whole No. 1924.

plants are about three feet long he
muIches the ground all over for a
space of twenty feet in diameter
around each hill with horse manure
laid on three inches deep, stalking the
vines down with sticks to Feep the
wind from rolling them about, so that
they may root at every joint. 1t is of
treat advantage to keep the vine from
fruiting as long as possible by pruning
all fruit bloom off until about the last
week i'm July.
Mr.. WarnOck practices fertilizing
few of the first blooms that come. be-
lieving that it gives extra vigOr to the
Growth of fruit TO be well pOlleniZed.
When the first perfect specimens have
set well-say four or five inches in di-
ameter--he cuts off all other fruit and
blossoms and niDs the ends Off the
vines and all bloom that shows twice
a week. While the growth of squash
is going on liquid manure is used twice
a week along three or four of the prln-
ciDal vines of each hill, six pailfuls
TO the hill if it is in dry time. Great
care must be taken to give plenty of
wafer. Mr.. WarnOck ridiculeS the
tales of feeding squash and pumpkin
by injecting milk or other stuff into
the vine He says he did practice
some methods along this line, but is
now satisfied that the only thing that
will increase the size of the fruit
comes out of the vine, and the vine
must get its support from the natural
roots.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
Peaches in Florida.

A contributor to The Wauchula Ad-
vocate recommends the Persian
strains of peaches for planting in
South Florida. We are not going TO
DISPUTE his statements, nor say that
these reaches will not do in this state.
1t is an old saying that, There are
exceptions to all rules" There may
he n location i'm South Florida where
these varieties will thrive. But we
certainly advise caution in setting
such trees. The universal experience
of practical peach growers, in TINS
state. has been that peaches OF the
Persian strains were not prohtaDle
i'm Florida The trees will grow Wen
enough but do not bear fruit enough
to be satisfactory.
There is an idea abroad that the
Persian type of peach will not do
well i'm Florida. Such statements are
made i'm the papers and in the cata-
Iogues of nurserymen. Not many
wears ago a statement went the rounds
of the Florida press that peaches OF
any kind would not do well in F1orlda
as far south as this latitude, and that
if is useless to plant here any KIND
of peach except the Chinese type
All over the country are living monu-
ments 70 the error of such statements.
Large trees. fifteen to twenty years of
age with large trunks and many feet
of Spread of limb. are to be seen, and
these trees loaded in season with as
many fine peaches as you would wish
TO see. On some of those trees L flnd
the same variety of peaches that was
the choice and pride of the orchard IN
my boyhood home in the far north.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1905-11-29
The Biggest Squash.
Florida Exp. Station.

Did YOU ever see two or three
hundred pound squash? Probably not
and if you have seen one you never
raised one. Would you like to do so?
If so try the method described in an
article from the Country Gentleman.
II is considerable trouble and care,
it is not likely to be profitable, except
in fame
To William WarnOck of GOderich,
Ont, must be given credit for raising
the largest squash ever grown. This
giant weighed 4O3 pounds and was
shown at St Louis. Some years ago
when Mr. WarnOck succeeded in rails
ing squash that weighed 313 pounds
he felt pleased to think his vegetable
weighed more than the biggest man
in Goderich, but later he tried to do
better and at the worlds fair in Chi
cagO showed a squash that weighed
365 pounds. In 1898 he beat his own
record again, raising squash tnat
weighed 1851 pounds. Now his latest
success beats this record by 14a
pounds, and it took case fOrty-One
inches across to carry it to st. LOUIS.
The secret of growing it as told by
Mr.. Warnock to the writer is also
given. In brief, it appears that the
land is in good condition, having been
heavily MANFRED each year. Mr.. War
mock prepares a mixture of two good
wheelbarrows of hen manure and
four barrows of good soil April 1 and
mikes it again April 10. The LIST OF
, May he adds four barrows of rotted
manure and mixes thoroughly. About
May 10 he digs out a space of ground
seven feet in diameter and fou, teen
inches deep, fills it in with the COM
post and some good soil and finishes
the hill off ten feet in diameter and
six inches high in the center. After
planting he works the ground well
! till the plants begin to run. When the