The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-07-01
AGRICULTURAL.

RAISING QUINcEs.-A correspondent Of the
Horticulturist, who raises this fruit Of extraor-
binary excellence, pursues the following course:
tie selects good, deep, dry, rich soil; which Is
deePened by thorough Use Of the subsoil pillow,
and manure applied eOPiously and deeply, BY
dropping IL in the bottom Of each furrow as the
blowing proceeds Large and deep holes are
dug for the trees; each receives half a barrel Of
good compost; the branches are shortened one
hall, before setting; and the soil is we'll settled
among the roots by drenehing with water, be-
fore the hole is quite filed. All fruit trees, by
the way, should receive this good treatment
lie does not lose one tree in a hundred, by this
excellent practice.
The pruning is given in autumn, and con-
sists OF cutting out, as sparingly as possible any
old, crooked, crowded, and decayed branches.
Every autumn, manure is spread round each
tree, and after light blowing in spring, salt is
spread broadcast at the rate Of ten bushels per
acre The salt is regarded Of very great cOnse-
quence, but IL must be applied in connection
with free manuring every year. The ground
Is kept mellow and clear by constant cultivation
potatoes, sugar-beets, SC, being found well
adapted to the purpose The principal secret Of
success, il will thus be perceived, consists in
eultivating and doing everything in the best
manner; while others, who do not succeed, 90
not cultivate their trees at all.
The writer states that good crop Of ounces
may be obtained three years after transplanting,
and the trees will continue in productive state
thirty years.-Berkshire AgTieultHrist
From the American As1ieulturist.
POTAsH-A proper food for Grape Vines
Having, last year, seen IL stated in a paper,
that the ashes OF grape vines contained large
amount Of potash, caused three vines Of the
same size 10 be planted in boxes filed with equal
quantities Of earth, in which noted the follow
ing results:
No. L. was watered when necessary with
pure water, and in given time, increased sir
inches in length
No. ?. was watered with solution Of Whale
oil soap, and in the same length Of time acquir-
ed nine inches Of growth.
And No. 3, watered with a decoctiOn Of
potash, and within the same period as above, il
grew Is inches in length.
BY The beginning Of November, No. A and
No. dropped their leaves and showed no signs
OF fruit; whereas, No. 3, retained its leaves
three weeks longer, and in the course Of the
season shot forth several branches Of fruit,
which OF course were not suffered to grow
This shows the importance Of knowing what
Kinds OF salts go TO form wood and fruit, in or
der that we may apply such manures to the soil
as me vine or fruit trees require.
wish We could have a full analysis made Of
our great staple, Indian Corn, including the
grain, cob, stalk, and blades. R. L. CoIr.
Patterson, N. Jersey.
CAsBAGE AND GRxxNs.-AII thu c.hh.ga tribe.
which includes caulihower, broccoli, eoleworts.
sprouts aud turniP-iops, in order 10 be delicate,
should be dressed young, when they have q
faPid growth; bat IL they have stood the sum
mer, they require TO have felt the influence Of
me frost to become tender. In order 10 appear
green at table, they must be boiled in hard wa
YER. Oreens of the above description, when Of
advanced growth, are better favored when bold
60 IN two waters, which is managed in the fol-
loving manner: After they have been about
nall boiled, take them out Of the pot, place them
IN the eolander, and allow cold water TO run on
uaem Tor two or three minutes; then replace
Them in fresh pot OF boiling water, with some
SAT-, and let them continue TO boil briskly till
DONE Caulifiower should boil more slowly, a. il
- apt 10 be broken by the force Of a violent
eoniiition Broccoli, to be freed from its offensive
odor, should always be boiled In two waters
Prairie Farmer.
bEss---Give salt 10 bees by laying il on the
corner Of the board in front Of the hive. They
need II as much as cattle or other animals; and
when not supplied. they are often seen in the
mud around the door.
PsoDuerTvEszss or THE CArAwBA GRArE
sNE--Ihe original vine of this variety is said
10 have been procured from the hanks Of the
Cahwba River, and planted i'm the garden Of
lhe late Mr. schell, Of Clarksbarg, Maryland.
and has been known 10 bear nearly eight sssk-
- Of grapes In single year.