Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-08-31
THE FARM:
The GaFGcn...Tlc Orchard.
Exhibition of the State Agricultural
Society at Harrisburg

Exhibition of the State Agricultural
Society at Harrisburg
ON THE 25, 26,27, AND % OF SEPTEMBER
Now that the labors Of the harvest is
over, we hope our farmers in all sections
of the State will be turning their attention
to the approaching State Exhibition, and
making arrangements to throw in their
contributions. The Pennsylvania State
Society is in more prosperous condition
than that of any other State Society. All
its exhibitions have been most successful,
and largely attended. As matter OF
State pride, no less than individual duty,
every farmer should lend helping hand
to sustain its well earned reputation, and
extend its usefulness. Every thing has
been done this season by the Secretary
and Executive Committee in respect
to convenient arrangements and ac-
commodations, which they could think of,
or which past experience has suggested.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company have
agreed to issue excursion tickets at half
price, which shall be good for the rhole
,ceeh, and to transport all contributions Of
stock, implements, or productions, free Of
cost, and the same arrangement has been
made with the Cattawissa, ,Sunbury & Erie,
and other railroads. These latter roads
will open to the exhibition new section
heretofore very much kept out by difficult
ties of access. The grounds selected at
Harrisburg are most ample, and but few
yards from the depot, where the contribu-
tions are landed. A running stream pas
ses through the grounds, alfording abun-
dance of water for stock, while a strong
spring will be introduced by pipes for
drinking purposes, yielding an abundant
supply. Hay will also be supplied as usual
free of cost, and grain at cost prices. The
Secretary, K. c. Walker, informs US also
that all the publ, houses in Harrisburg
have agreed not to raise their ordinary
prices during the fair. The address is to
be delivered by Judge Watts on Friday at
one o'clock. 1t is also proposed to occupy
three, at least, Of the evenings during the
week by public lectures or addresses on
some department Of agriculture, further
notice of which, with the names of the
speakers, will be given hereafter. At the
last exhibition at Harrisburg, there were
gentlemen from distance willing to lcc-
ture, but suitable rooms were pre-engaged
by the infant drummer, and other hum
bugs of the same stripe. On this occas-
sion the hall of the House of representa-
tives will be obtained, which is sufficient
to accommodate the largest audience.
Since our last exhibition at Powelton, a
considerable number of the best stock in
the country has been introduced into
Pennsylvania from distant sections, several
of which have been noticed in the Farm
Journal. There will be general anxiety
to see these high bred animals, and We
hope our friends who have gone to great
expense in their purchase, will forward
them to the exhibition at Harrisburg. No
equal opportunity occurs in the whole
year for bringing fine stock into public
notice.
In the implement department. of agri-
cultural machinery, many new and valuable
implements have also been INTRODUCED since
last season, and some then well thought
of have been greatly improved, or super
seded by others found mere .6icient on
trial. Specimens of all the improved reap
ing and moving machines will be brought
there, as well as other implements in great
variety. Steam power will be on the
ground for use of exhibitors where requir-
ed.
In respect to products Of the soil,-su-
perior wheat, corn, cats, potatoes, fruits,
vegetables, &c.-there has not been sea-
son for many years in Pennsylvania of
such extraordinary abundance, and affor-
ding such material for superior display.
On the whole we look for the approach
ing exhibition at Harrisburg to be the oest
yet held in the State. We would encour-
age our young farmers especially to be sure
to attend, believing they will carry away
with them in new ideas fifty per cent. more !
than the time and expense of going.
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Summer Pruning.
We copy below from Barry's Fruit Book .
some general principles in respect to prun-
ing trees, by the Professor of Arboricul-
turc in. the garden of plants at Rouen, in