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the tree was mature. MY own observation
convnces me, that this species Of the null
berry is better adapted to our climate, than
any other kind. and that it is harder than
the white. Mr.. Rhind is of opinion that
this species fourishes best IN on elevated
locality, and that it does not require rich
soil.
These trees will not be in the market IN
ill after full trial of the qualities of their
leaves in the nourishment of the silk worm;
and if they answer the high expectations
which Mr. Rhnd cherishes, he will expect,
and Justly so in my opinion, to reap an am
pie reward for the expense he has been at
and the trouble ne has taken IN introducing
them into this country. 1t is my intention
to feed a few worms exclusively on the
leaves Of the trees have, during the ensu
ing season, and the result shall be made
| known.
Commodore Porter informs us, that the
silk worm is reared in almost every house
in Broussa, the inhabitants devoting to that
purpose every room they can spare. "Ihe
town (he says, is surrounded by plantations
of mulberry for the use of the silk worm,
and asses laden with the limbs of which,
may be every instant seen going to the city.
These trees are planted in rows, not more
than two or three feet apart, and are cut
so low, that man can reach the topmost
limbs, which are all cut off every year as
the worms require them"
The Turks have set US an example wor
thy Of imitation. If the farmers in the
, neighborhood Of our cities and village:
} would plant out mulberry trees, and supply
the markets with the foliage daily; wha,
is to hinder vast many families from rear
ing the worm? | venture the assertion
that if families in moderate circumstances
in the city Of Albany alone, could be thus
, supplied, silk TO the amount of one milior
, of dollars might be produced annually. II
this calculation ] include, as a domestic
, employment, the Keeling Of the silk from
the cocoons also. This process has beer
considered one requiring long practical in
struction. The art Of Keeling thread o
equal size throughout, upon the reels If
use in Italy and France, may and probably
does require very considerable experience
but American ingenuity has taught US bet
ter Brooks reel, lately exhibited in thi;
city, is believed to be a great improvement
on any foreign reel, and it was made evi.
dent that the art of reeing on that reel i:
J of very easy acquisition, whilst the work is
admirably performed. What superaddet
comforts the families of our cities and villa
ges might enjoy. if we would learn TO follow
the example OF The inhabitants of Broussa
The farmers in the vicinity of our cities
, would be amply compensated for all thei
expense and trouble in the sale Of the leaves
of the mulberry.
The Turkish me,hod of planting their
trees is excellent. The mulberry shoult
5 be kept headed down never suffered t.
grow higher than six feet, and the latera
] branches pruned. In my opinion, the
i trees are set too close together; they SHOULD
have sufficient air and sun, and five or si'
t feet apart would give them both.
Mr.. Fnnelli observed to me, that Their
: should never be more than one crop o
5 worms raised in one season; that pIuckin!
the leaves more than once in the same sea
. son was injurious to the trees, as they re
d CURED new foliage to repair the injury o
0 the first pluckng; and that in Lombard
this was an established principle.
0 If, in any part of this communication,
= have said anything which may affect tn
i. interest OF those who are propagating tn
o norus muilicauiis for sale, regret the ne
cessily which has imposed it on me as
!. duty, to promulgate what believe 10
|. both material and true.
If Yours, &c. A. SPENCER.
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