The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-03-04
AGRICULTURAL.

CULTIVATION OF THE RAsPBEkRY.-Tbs plsnt-
are frequently set out ia light and poor soils.
crowded together, left untrimmed, choksd mn
with prOfuse growth Of weak stems, and what
little fruit they produce is nearly dried I'd. from
the arid situation in which they are placed -
On the contrary, in cool, deep and moist
soils, in sheltered and partially shaded place.
the plants throw up suckers to the he CHIT of siS
or eight feet, and produce a profusiou of large.
handsome, and well favored berries so well
assured are the most eminent English cultiva-
tors Of the raspberry, of its love Of cool and
moist soil, that some writers have sirer uously
recommended the use Of bog earth and rotten
leaves, in the place Of the richest Icam We
are well assured that the many complaints which
are made Of the meagre produce Of many rasp-
berry plantations may be attributed wholly 10
the light and droughty soils in which thew are
often plssted.
A cool aspect is Of material consequence. and
10 secure this the North side of fence or trel-
u.s. which will form screen from the sun, is
the most favorable; on the North side Of shrub
berry or row Of fruit trees is also a suitable
place. IL neither of these situations is TO b.
had, an open spot in the garden may be chosen,
always being earefsl TO avoid the South or Fast
side OF a fence. A temporary shade NAV be az
iected IN the open garden by planting a row Of
running beans on the South side.-HOusy's
Magazine.
GRATING FRUIT TREEs.-Thers Is probablv
no branch in immediate connection with ayr
culture, more interesting, or more truly scien-
tine, than the art Of grating. Long as this art
mas been known in its general principle, the art
has recently taken immense advance ami :
yet but partially understood BY the most expe-
rienced practitioners That a small twie, or
even bud, or a small piece Of the tender bark
from one tree, being inserted in the branch or
STOCK oil another, should grow TO be main
oraneh OF the tree but bearing fruit of the shape
size, color, AID flavor Of that Of the tree from
which the bud scion W as taken, is of itself
wonder, and would be incredible if il were not
common This art is already so far advanced
'na' iruit-bearing branch is grated upol the
snort stump Of nursery tree, so as to constr
TUE perfect tree in miniature, bearing fruit
apples, pears, peaches, or plun1s, though less
than ~ inches high. Apples partaking Of diff
ierent kinds-the sweet and sour flavor, for in
stance IN different parts, or opposite sides Of
the same apple, may be produced BY splitting
Iongitudinslly the buds Of different kinds, and
uniting parts of different buds. But we know
OF no Instance in which borticulturists have
blended the properties Of different kinds, though
u evidently might be done without diffculty.-
suppose medium between a large tart apple
and small sweet and spicy kind was desired;
F" Is only requisite to engraft one or more OF the
I"sfs OF the one, upon the roots Of a Young
Tree OF the other kind, or upon those of n Young
stump grated with the other kind. AMI on
'his principle carried out, almost any required
properties Of different kinds may be united in
new kinds As the season is now approaching
LOT granting, we expect that some of our fruit
owing readers viii experiment this mode not
only with fruit, but with roses and other shrubs,
COmmu N cat fa h.
suit shall be known.
Hopping fEED--As grain when CHOPPED goes
artner than when fed whole, by at least 25 per
IN, We recommend that all grain fed to horses
mo cattle should thus be prepared and mixed
With cut straw or hay. This saving in the Goa
umPhon Of grain Is worthy of being attended
o. as u will enable the farmer to sell so much
more tnan ne otherwise could, thereby putting
. mueh more money into his pocket, But in
'ePendent OF the saving, by chopping the grain
'ou present u IN form TO the stomach OF the
'nimal which is easier digested, and which, con
equently, tends more TO encourage the elabora-
ion Of flesh and fat
soar AND CIVILIZATION ausntitv of
oaP consumed by nation would be no inaccu-
ate measure whereby to estimate its wealth and
ish<ation. VI two countries with an equal
mount OF population, the wealthiest and most
Ighiy civilized will consume the greatest weight
. soap. This consumption does not subserve
ehsaai qualification, nor depend upon fashion
u, upon the feeling Of the beauty, comfort and
'egare attendant upon CLEANLINESS; and a re-
aru 70 The feeling Is coincident with wealth
nd civilization. The rich in the middle ages
onceaied want Of cleanliness in their clothes
nd persons under profusion Of costly scents
nd essences, while they were more luxurious
eating and drinking, In apparel and horses.
Nm rs want Of cleanliness 10 equivalent TO
'suPPortable misery and misforsuns.-Prefes-
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