THE GARDENER.

NOTES FOR THE PRESENT MONTH, BY A PROFESSIONAL GARDENER. APRIL. KITCHEN GARDENING. The principal crops will now be either all sown or planted, and the encourage ment of their growth the object of atten tion ; but, where omitted last month, Onions,. Cabbages, Cauliflowers and Turnips should be sown at once, to insure success. If not done before the middle of the month, it is better to defer sowing until spring. Where Brocoli have been planted during summer months, and grown freely, rowers would find it very advantageous to cut the roots, which is easily done by inserting the spade under each plant. For instance, go down one side of the row and come back on the other. Caro should be taken not to cut too close to the plant. Brocoli treated as above will resist the frost much better; for by choking its growth at this season it gets hardy as a natural consequence, and will come in ready for use much earlier than it would if not disturbed. Earth up all crops of growing Celery. Care should be taken not to allow the earth to get in between the leaves, which is done by holding up the leaves with one hand, while with the other, use a piece of slate or other flat tool to draw the earth carefully round each plant, which keeps all the leaves together until you have followed with the spade and banked up. Care should also be taken not to earth up too much at once, as it only tends to weaken the plants. By treating as directed, say once in ten days, the trouble will be well repaid by the pro duction of fine heads of blanched Celery for ’ either cooking purposes or desert. Make a general clearance of all ground not wanted for present sowing or planting. Dig in in a rough state, so that it will be exposed to the action of the weather. Dig Potatoes ; gather Onions, as they r>pen, and store them in a dry place. "Vegetable Marrows and Pumpkins should also be gathered as they ripen, and stored in a dry, warm place for winter use. When properly stored they will keep nearly all winter, and are much prized when such vegetables are scarce. Strawberries may now be planted from the runners. Either make new plots or fill in any blanks in old beds or borders. After selecting plants for all new planta tions, let all the runners that remain be trimmed off, care being taken not to cut off all the leaves, as is too often done not *nly by amateurs but by persons calling themselves professional men. It is most barbarous treatment, as it tends to weaken the plants and the result —the following summer —is that there will be little or no fruit. Having got the runners and weeds cleared, put a good covering of well decomposed manure over the bed, and let it lie on the surface. Don’t dig it in, as is the general practice. In this way it nourishes the plant at the root and mulches the ground in summer. FLOWER GARDEN. Plant Bulbs of the following kinds— Hyacinthus, Crocuses, Snowdrops, Liliums, Narcissus, Jonquils, Daffodils, and Tulips —any of the above. For window decoration, plant in pots in a good mixture of loam, rotted manure, and sand. Plunge the pots in sand, and keep them there until the bulb begins to grow, when it might be removed to where it is required to flower. To those who desire an early display of annual flowers, by a careful reserva tion of those self-sown which abound at this season in great numbers, and sow ing again in spring, the flower garden can be kept going from early spring until late in autumn. All tender plants, such as Geraniums, Cinerarias, Cupheas, etc., that have been turned out during summer should now be brought in and housed to protect them from frost ; and all herbaceous plants that have done flowering cut down, so as to give the garden a neat appearance. THE ORCHARD requires little care at this season, further than gathering the fruits as they ripen, and keeping the ground clear of weeds, but where young fruit trees have been planted last year the ground should be kept dug round them and free from weeds, as, by keeping the ground loose, it en courages the growth of wood, keeps the trees healthy and better able to resist the attacks of blight. It only too often hap pens that trees are planted, and that once done, they are never looked near again ; and still those to whom the trees belong wonder why their trees do not grow like their neighbors’, who cultivate them in a proper manner. A few trees properly cultivated is much better than a larger number cultivated indifferently.

Saturday, April 24, 18So.]

THE ASHBURTON HERALD.

Printed and published by SorAcE J6 HN Weeks and Charles Dixon, st their Printing Office, East Street, Ashburton, Saturday, April 24, 1880.



Building Materials. Ashburton steam saw bulls SASH AND DOOR MANUFACTORY. G . PARKIN, Proprietor, BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR Moore Street, Every description of Timber and Building Materials in Stock and supplied on must reasonable terms. Plans prepared and Estimates Given on shortest notice. the 26 Conveyances. THE LONGBEAOH COACH ! GEORGE WILLCOCKS respectfully acknowledges the liberal support which he has received during the short time his Coach has been running, and soiicits a continuance of the same. The fares by Willcocks’ coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under — Longbeach bo Ashburton, ordinary 65., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. SINGLE FARE RETURN ON SATURDAYS. The coach leaves the Booking Office, Quill’s Commercial Hotel, each day at 3.15 ; Post Office, 3.30. 292 a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Business Notices. RABBITS! RABBITS!! P . HARPER, FISHMONGER AND POULTERER N car the Ashburton Hotel, East Street, BEGS to inform the inhabitants cf Ashburton that he HAS OPENED •n the above line, and trusts, by strio attention to business, and supplying bu articles of first class quality, hopes fc merit a share of public patronage OYSTER SALOON. Hot Fried Fish and Tea and Coffee ai all hours. 807 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. JONES AND CO., Norton Farm, Sea field, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm Avas opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Jones and Co. beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton—Wednes days. ! Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. JONES AND CO., NORTON FARM, Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants.



LABOR MARKET. 1 EGISTRY OFFICE FOR MASTERS AND SERVANTS, AT THE «EVENING HERALD ” OFFICE. TTIARMERS REQUIRING HANDS I' can engage men through the “Evening Herald ” Registry for 1/- each, prepaid. LABORERS REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can engage through the “Herald ” Registry Office by paying 1/-. REQUIRING SITUA TIONS can get them by applying at the “Herald”' Registry Office, and paying i h ENGAGEMENTS will be POSTED tJP every day at 12 noon and 4 p.m., by numbers given to the applicants, who will learn the address on enquiring. SPECIAL or URGENT WANTS will be inserted in the “ Evening Herald ”_in the registry column on payment of Six pence additional in advance, for each issue. Further Particulars on application at the “ EVENING HERALD ” REGISTRY OFFICE. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, EAST ST., ASHBURTON. XTANTED KNOWN —That Money can 7 be saved by purchasing your Sta nerv and Account Books, for cash, at “Herald” fend “Guardian Whole le Stationery DepSt, Saunders Build :gs, hear Station.



AGENTS FOR THE ASHBURTON HERALD AND GUARDIAN. 679 g ASHBURTON COPPER, ZINC, IRON, & TIN PLATE MANUFACTORY. JOSEPH HYDE (Late Foreman at the Malvern Works England, and the Canterbury Works, Christchurch, New Zealand) BEGS to thank his friends <sf Ashbur ton and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded him during the past two years, and to intimate that he has opened NEW BUSINESS PRE MISES in Moore street (next Mr. Neate’s chemist shop) where he is prepared to execute every description of Plain ant Japanned Tinware, Lamps, Gas Reflec tors, Chimney Tops, Portable Washing Boilers, Baths, Cheese Yats, etc. LOCKSMITH, BELLHANGER, GAS FII TER. Artesian Wells, Beer Engines, Pumps, &c. Steam Kettles, Hot Closets, made on the premises. Estimates given for Spouting. All Work done under J. H. *k persona Superintendence, and guaranteed. J. HYDE, Moore Street Ashburton. Drawing paper, ail sizes, jns opened at I WEEKS AND DIXON, East street. HE PENNY made the postal System of England Success. So has it mad. the Herald. Everybody buys thfe Hhßa lp.



Railway Time Table. T 3 EVISED AILWAY nn RAIN A RRANGEMENTS CHRISTHURCH AND ASHBURTON SECTION. SOUTH. NORTH. t Stop to allow passengers to alight only. ASHBURTON AND TIMARU SECTION. SOUTH. NORTH. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. TIMARU AND DUNEDIN SECTION. SOUTH.



Business Notices, aSTTHIS ADVERTISEMENT SHOULD BE CAREFULLY READ AND RE MEMBERED BY EVERYONE IN TERESTED IN FENCING, THE PATENT OVAL SAMSON FENCE WIRE Has now been before the publie for four years, and during that time 5,000 TONS HAVE BEEN SOLD, Giving very great satisfaction, in proof of which we hold numerous testimonials from well-known colonists ; and the demand is daily increasing to such. an extent, that numerous spurious imitations have lately been introduced in the various markets of Australia and New Zealand, for the sole purpose of damaging the reputation of the Patent Oval Samson Wire. The Samson Wire Was patented and introduced four years ago in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand ; and the principal claim sot fourth was its being made Oval to prevent frand. Vet, in the face of these patents, firms—many of respeealtry standing—have, for the sake of a paltry commission, lent themselves te the intro duction of various spurious imitations, which render them liable to actions at law, and annoyance and disappointment to the users. We would point out to intending pur chasers that any persen erecting Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Sam son, renders himself liable for damages. The Patent Acts on this point are very explicit ; therefore, after this notice no excuse can be made. Weliave had instancesbrphght under oui notice where some persons have been so un principled as to mix the Spurious Oval Wire amongst the Patent Oval Samson in order to make a sale, and damage the the reputation of the genuine article. We have a great aversion tp take legal proceedings in this matter, but shall be compelled to, in self-defence, unless these practices are at once stopped. The public, when purchasing, are there fore cautioned to see that each coil bears a tin tally thus : PATENT OVAL SAMSON WIRE, IN OVAL ; And the Patentee’s Tally or Trade Mark : M B R IN PADLOCK, Manufactured by the Whitecross Wire Company, Warrington, England. By usiisg the Patent Oval Wire you get a better and cheaper fence than any other, and the best proofs are the imitations already referred to. comprehensive circular as to its advantages, with numerous testimonials from well-known colonists, will be posted to any address on applicatiou. The state Forests of Victoria are fenced with the Patent Oval Samson Fenee Wire; the on® at Dookie is, without doubt, the best Wire Fence in Australia, and people come from great distances to see it. PRICES GREATLY REDUCED. ADDRESS - M Lean Bros. Sc Rigg 3 IMPORTER , 69 ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. TRAD3S MARK : M B R IN PADLOCK. We undertake through our agents, to deliver the Patent Oval Samson Wire at any port in Australia or New Zealand, either direct from England or Melbourne. Inquiries by telegram promptly answered. REWARD.—Fencers throughout the Colonies who can give information as te the erection of Oval Wire Fences, other than the Patent Oval Samson Wire, will find it to their advantage to communicate with Messrs. M’Lean Brothers and Rigg, 69 Elizabeth Street Melbourne.



Medical, TTOR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, 1N- I FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. J>o WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. Jp>o WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. jpO WELL’S BALSAM Iff ANISEED. fTIHE Oldest and Most Effectual COUGH REMEDY. Extraordinary testimo nials. HER MAJESTY S GW BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Haying had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties ; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. "OOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; -A Due ns Montabor writes : “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Receive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOR.” POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. 1 “Sir, —I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. Ac., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.”



OWELL’S BALSAM OF ANISEED. WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of "Westminster’s Verger writes : “I was advised to try the Balsam of Anueed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” HPRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX- I PECTORaNT.— Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts., writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit o using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” OWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is Ij4d and 2s 3d per per bottle ; a great saving in taking family bottles, ns each.' Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. SK for POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED QOLD by all CHEMISTS and STORE v3 KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies -Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ,- Felton, Grimwalde, & - Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co.; Kemptiiorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—THOMAS Powell, Blackfriars Road London. KEATINGS COUGH LOZBNGEsT ROUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS, ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. Composed of the purest articles. These Lozenges contain no opium nor any deleterious drug, therefore the most delicate can take them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial effect is speedy and certain. This old tin failing family remedy is daily recommended by the most eminent Physicians. (In use nearly 60 years). MEDICAL TESTIMONY. July 25th, 1877. 22, Cold Harbour Lane, London. Sir, —Your Lozenges are excellent, -and their beneficial effect most reliable. I strongly recommend them in cases of cough and asthma. You are at liberty to state this as my opinion, formed from many years experience. J. Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A.-, L.M. Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical Service. Dear Sir, —Plaving tried your Lozenges in India, I have much pleasure in testifying to their beneficial effects in cas?s of incipient consumption, asthma and bronchial affectiors. I have prescribed them largely, with the best results. W. B. G, , Apothecary. H.M. S. KEATINGS COUGH LOZENGES are sold by all Chemists, in tins of various sizes, each having the words, “Keatings’s Cough Lozenges ” engrrven on the government stamp. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, - Doth in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a peifectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for childi en. Sold in tins by all Chemists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London, Export Chemist and Diuggist, !



Medical. ENO’S FRUIT SALT. THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE. GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c. —use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no family should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT! 1 ! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food.- Its power in aiding the digestion is mdst striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease. ENO versus STIMULANTS. An in sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the livei. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—"AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Mental Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly:—" I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—"After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finished one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health j and others I know that hate tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. IvEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, AND CO. TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the World, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely.resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist—ln every case the Words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 63c GRATEFUL—COMFORTIF G. IpPPS’S BREAKFAST COCOA. " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application ol .he fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables With a delicately-flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors’ bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet, that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. Hundreds oF subtle maladies are floating arcond us, ready to attack wherever there is h Weals point. We may escape many !i fata shaft fey keeping ourselves well fortified with pnreblcod and a properly nourished frame.” —The Civil Service Gazette. SOLD ONLY IN PACKETS LABELLED JAMES EPPS AND CO Homcepathic Chemists, London, $0 PRINTERS. machineTfor sale. TR 0 R SALE.— Jj One Second-hand Doable Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. This machine has been replaced by a Double Royal Wharfedale, which necessitates removal of the Double Demy Machine formerly used for printing the "Herald ” and “ Guardian,” for hand or steampower. Can be seen and all par ticulars obtained at onr office. For a Country Office this Machine suits admirably, as it can easily be turned by band, for which we have fitted a fly-" wheel and handle. Price £7O WEEKS & DIXON