Litchfield enquirer., 1845-10-09
ON HORTICULTURE.


 culture was referred, respectfully report:
 That the various productions in this depart ment were creditable to the County, and that, al- ] though the specimens submitted were few, they were generally good and such as to encourage still furthe: effort to overcome the unfavorabe inhuen- | ces of our mountain climate. l Several varieties of fruit were presented-some excellent apples, peaches, pears, and quinces; for some of which, premiums have been awarded. few of the more rare kinds of culinary vegetables were shown and those of the common sort, in more than usual perfection but no floral exhibi- ton-a neglect much to be regretted; and not the less so, from the fact, that great variety of ] rare and beautiful flowers, are cultivated in our immediate vicinity, and which might have been collected for examination, on few hours notice. Of the fruit offered for premium, the apples were good specimens, as to kind, size and flavor, some excellent peaches and quinces, and but a single specimen of pears which, although of a fair quality, were not deemed of sufficient excel. lence 10 merit premium.
 Of the fruit not offered for premium, there was beautiful display of small parcels of and de- licious quality, indicating the capabiity of our climate for ripenipg some of the choicest vare- ties. Among these, several were shown by Gen. King of Sharon, such as the red .Magdaien peach, free stone of exquisite flavor, and highly esteem ed-the old Newington, of beautiful white fesh, of rich vnous juice, and tinged red next the sun; and the red nutmeg. He also produced three kinds of pears, the virgoueuse, Seckle, and Stephens Genesee. The Virgouleuse were very large and fair, having attained full plumpnesss, color and smoo:hness of surface; showing that the canker and blight, commonly observed to blotch this fruit in tbis district, not universal The Seckle was perfect specimen, and of superior quality The Stephens Genesee was large fruit of double the ordinary size of the Bartlett pear; but in all other respects, similar in appearance
 Of grapes, the varieties were, Isabella, Chase los, Catawba, and the small, black sweetwater.- The Isabella fully ripened, and the sweetwater of fine sugary flavor, are both desirable fruits, and easily produced on Southern exposures.
 These specimens, together with many others in is, above the level of the best fruit localities, is not without capacity to produce and ripen many of the most excellent varieties. s.... 5 F.
 Resides inequality of temperature. we have not the best satbsoil It is mostly ferruginous and retentive; and therefore, induces canker or gan. grene, that, attacking the ends of the branches, in two or three years, reaches and kills the trunk.- To avoid this, the tree has to be set as much on the surface as possible and this again exposes the stem, for want of necessary ixedness, against high winds and ice storms. Our cold chills and hoar frosts, produce the blight and blotch also.- All which call forth the utmost skill of the horti- culturais! but this has been in good degree be. slowed, and that successfully. .- "
 The object of the Society would be promoted by correct public estimate of its importance, and less aversion on the part of persons cultvating choice specimens, to the publicity attending their exhibition; its chief object being to diffuse kno,oIedge of horticulture, while promoting by this means, taste for it. The Committee in- duge the hope, that less fastdousness will here after exist in this respect; and more public spirit among such of our citizens as have it in their pow CT. by producing their choice horticultural pro- ducts, 10 confer great pleasure. we'll as profit, upon their friends and fellow .labCrers in this department. .... .....-. ,..r.r,". ~tt
 Premiums were adjudged to the fruit, as fol- lows: '' ,. '' ... . ..'.t .. .'
 For the best bushel of FALL. APPLES, to Arville Morris. of Bethlem, 50 75. .......
 2d best do. do., to George Filley, of Litchfeld, so 50. ..-. ..,.-.. .. ,.
 For the best bushel of WINTER APPLES, to Ar. will Morris, of Bethlem, 50 75.
 2d best do. do, to Charles w. Ambler, of do. 50 50. .'''
 For the best PECK OF PEACHES, to Gurdon Fil. ley, of Litchfeld, 50 50. ..
 2d do. do., to Samuel Reynolds, of Warren, so 25
 For the best l-2 BUsHEL OF OUNCES, to Ad- am c. Kasson, of Bethlem, 50 75.
 .2d do., to George M. Kasson. of do. 50 50.
 All of which is respectfully submitted.
 CHARLES PERKINS, Chairman.
 Litchfeld, Oct. 1, 1S45.