Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-10-15
Champlain Valley Horticultural Society.

We are gratifed II learn, as we do ON
others who were present, as well os tro0l our
correspondent Il. Y that the recent Exhibition
of this society, at Plattsburgh, was credtable,
interesting and encouraging, giving evidence
of permanent and growing appreciation of
the importance of the objects which it is the
main design of the Association to foster and
promote. We have frequently expressed tho
belief that no portion of the world is better
adapted to the production Of the finest of Ap-
pies, Pears, and fruit of an equally hardy
character, than the rich Valley of Lake Cham
plain. This excellent and meritorious Society
is fast establishing undenlubly, and by means
Of actual demonstration, the Truth of the remark.
it deserves let the community strengthen the
hands, and sympathize with the luhors, Of those
who are willing to uork in 40 good a cause as
the improvement in the quality and quantity Of
our pomological productions, and that is all
that is required.
One Of the pleasantest features Cf the recent
Exhibition at Plattsburgh, was the presence Of
q number of Canadian gentlemen and Ladies',
with very superior samples Of fruit and flowers,
to which, we are glad to perceive, more than
one premium was awarded. We very cordially
join in the welcome that was doubtless ex-
tended to these strangers by our hosptable
Pluttsburgh neighbors, and trust ai,cayS to
meet them on every occasion that is devoted to
a celebration of the Ats OF Peace and Brother
hood. Such intcrchanges of social inter-
course, and such strife and emulation and rival
ry as these occasions excite, are productive of
unmitigated good. It is strife and rivalry
where the vanquished are always ready to con-
gratulato and applaud the victors! We hope
to be able to welcome our Canadian friends, at
a not remote celebration of the Anniversary OF
this Society, in Burlington, and the more prizes
they carry of the better we shall Ike it,
We take pleasure in giving, below, the Re-
ports Of the several Committees, with their
awards, which were kindly furnished by the in
detatiguble and active Secretary of the Society
DR.. iIickck -
ON APPLES.
The Committee on Apples awarded to George
Shepard OF Montreal, for ths hes: collection from
without the Chnmplaiu Valley, $500
To John W Bailey, OF pIat,sbUrgh, the
first premium for the most nunetous
col tcou OF choice varieties, 400
l!eman Green ot st. \ bans, ID best, 3U0
Chuuucry Brownrll, OF liston,
the 4, II premium for the L. hest va
rletlrs, 800
james MCradv, OF Plattsbursh, ID do. 200
Michael +. Paine, OF st. Abans
for the best + varieties. 200
/ y. Barber, of Beckmantown, % do ! 20
Burl Landon, OF Grand Isle, for the
best Seeding Apple, 200
Chalncey GooGrich, of Burlington,
tor the best Autumn Dessert Apple, 200
Among the l. varieties offered BY ii. Wnlwouh
Esq, OF P,at;sburgh, Az apple named IpGllmortH
Seeding, We recommend tor general cultivation, OF
account OF lis superior excel euce a tall desser
fruit And the Commute" ire bound to nuice th
extensive and choice exhibition of apples p esente,
~ Mr. Shepard and grown in Montreal. Som,
fifty different varieties among which were the ST
Lawrence, Ribs;om rippn, King OF the Pppin.
/ Esopus Spitlcnbrrg, Spanish Ranttte, Fameusr, Z
/ Grreniuq, Dutch Mignonne, Cooling, Guri
Mundl and Golden Pippin, were SO fully and beau
tituIly developed, that they would well compare
with any OF the like kinds on exhibition We tee
that Society are greatly indebted to our Mon
treal friends, for the interest they have manifesto,
IN It's behalf Indeed the whole exhibition in thi
department was highly credltabe to the Society
and confirms. more and more, he opinion we hay
hitherto entertained, that We occupy a position
where the apple can be most advanlageuasly ant
prohtably cultivated.