Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-09-06
Erom the Noulhern Planter.

MEDITERRANEAN OR FLY.PROOF WHEAT.
Mr. EproR The best wheat for seed, being of the
proper subjects for discussion Journal beg leave
call the attention OF its readers 10 that kind known
the Mediterranean iy-proo Samples OF this varie-
" frequently under notice last year, and in this
and every instance presented unuoabe appearance
being dark and dull in complexion, and long and irregular
shape; short the every respect of the sound
plump, and bright known the Red Nav. re-
gard the Mediterranean being every particular
wheat and totally unfit for the manufacture of flour OF
superior grade. In saving this, acknowledge that speak
OF from appearance only, having had tested by
grndng but this test shall submtit if opportunity per
its, aud report TO time for your number The
impression now have in regard 10 this wheat, led
believe that no experienced buyer in this market would pur-
chase II, except at reduction OF twenty per
bushel from the current value OF other kinds.
Mr. John England, Flour Inspector of this city, and
practical miller OF high reputation, has examined samples
and condemns unfit for Richmond flour. This Med
wheat has recently been highly recommended in
this neighbourhood for its astonishing productveness, nnd
have doubtit has merited particular instances all
that has been said of but the inference be drawn
from particular instances that such its general character
am farmers will find themselves mistaken can rs
stupon the authority OF Dr. GAINES, Of Powhiie Hanc.
ver that last year he sowed kinds of wheat the
May and Mediterranean and from his experiment he de-
cdes in favor of the superior quality and greater productive
ness OF the former, and the latter he will again.
He offers 1t for seed, upon his own but upon the
mendaon of others. On this subject expect to collect
further information, which shall be through
your pages in good time.
Very respectfully, &c. r. B. HANALL.
This lyproof wheat is old acquaintance; two wears
ago. obtained and sold in this market large quantity
OF the seed at very extravagant price, and
authorized to sell crop much lower rate. But indie
pendent OF Mr. HaXal's opinion, which would be poen-
tia with us and with all who know him. had begun TO
consider it pretty much exploded umDug. any rate
those who purchased it in lsil seemed esteem IT very
Little in 1912 1t has obtained good deal of nooriey this
year from crop made by Mr.. John Poe, in this vicinity
Mr.. Poe informed us, that sowed side by side with the
common varieties proved itself TO be hardy and
vigorous throughout its growth, being free from fly and
and nearly twice productive any other kind he had
cultivated This, however, by fthe most avora.
bic account have had OF it,
When Mr.. Haxall handed the above considering that
his interest Identical with that of the farmer and that
his great experience in the milling business must have
made him familiar with the different varieties we asked
him what kind of wheat lac would recommend to the far
OF Virginia He gave the preference decidedly to the
RED MAY. This Is, Imports an early VARIETY
and is great favone with Mr.. John Watkins Ampthl
whose name sometimes bears Ii 10 maturity two
weeks earlier than other kinds, and thereby of late years
has generally IN measure, escaped both fly and
ID tender wheat, and somewhat liable be winter killed
should therefore, be sowed always strong land and
seeded thick probably notess than bushels the
Mr. Haxa states that 1t j. the heaviest and thereby the
productive wheat that has passed through his
ml II is not unusual 10 find j, weighing from sixy-six
siNyegh and he yet the first bshe that weigh.
less Than CO. The quality the grain very superior
We have doubt seed of this valuable variety can be ob
tanned from DIR. Watkins probably the mill price Tn,
Mediterranean, or fypToof, authorized to sell
81 95 bushel