The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-03-09
Correspondence Of the Pioneer
Fruit and Fruit Trees for Minnesota
Yours truly,
S. X. RIGGS.
NUEBER VII.
The kind of Fruts for our T'errt

4 NCERER VII.
The kind Of Fruits for Territory.
Mr.. EDiroR:-Hiving in previous numbers pref
~ generally discussed the why so few trees
have grown that were put out In Territory. and
the in which they should be transplanted and
managed in our climate, l now proceed to the l.
sideration OF the kinds of fruits should cultivate.
Perhaps there many who do not vet believe that
fruit trees can be grown in Minnesota. am well
convinced myself that can raise all the fruits
mon our latitude, that shall venture leave that
part of my subject Tor the present. and treat Of some
thing that will he more profitable. The facts we
have collected were gwen to the public from time to
time, and ere long confidently expect afford
more substantial and convincing proof-something
good to eat" Aud for the kinds Of &c fruit and
fruit trees for Minnesota"
There is doubt IN my own mind in regard to
raising any and every kind Of fruit that is grown in
! this latitude, with the exception Of peaches
We shall probably "make out to live'' on good ap-
pies, pears, pIuns, cherries, ounces, gooseberres
currants, with occasionally
Z" A dish Of ripe strawberries smoihered ia cream"
We would assure those, however, who cannot sub
sist without the peach, that abundant opportunity
will be afforded 10 have such appetite gra,iie,l as
our market will be well supplied by those who have
The article Ia spare, aud will most gladly exchange it
for the cyan5eries which so abound in Mnnesota-
The peach at best is bat of short continuance, and
the trees here and in N0rherD Illinois Kill down Of
ten during hard winters. At all events il IL uncer-
tain. In climate, il will doubtless be grown
in certain localities, though not with
out a good deal Of trouble. A severe winter, how
ever, WILL generally destroy the trees, so that crop
Of fruit will seldom be realized. 1t is not worth our
while devote much time to its cultivation; bot take
the more pains with trees that to succeed.
In the selection Of apples pears SC, it is very
important to obtain those that originated in the north
think most varieties that do well in Canada New
Eng land, and most of New York, will thrive 10 Min
nesota, where the soil is similar.
MANY Of the best kinds Of fruits cannot be grown
perfection except in a northern climate. IL should
be the aim Of Mnncsoians to raise those fruits in |.
abundance, and in tho greatest perfection.
Davenport, Iowa, Feb, 1854. l.. NJ. F.
VALUABLE GROUND TO LEAsE.-We call |
attention 10 the advertisement Of J. L. Fullerton.
Persons who are not able purchase lease land
and build on it to good advantage. The land in
question is centrally located, and must be taken
up, and in view Of the great increase Of immigration
into Territory the coming spring. behooves those
who wish to secure lots, to speak they lose
hem.
We have lately seen several definitions Of cold ,
,gy." The last 10 given by correspondent, Of the ,
'ennsy ivanian 1t is who sits the shirt tail
FRO ,ress and cries whoa! whoar" s