Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1855-07-13
soH1o poMoLoG1cAL SOCIETY.

soHIo PoMoL0GICAL SOCIETY.
MEETING AT COLUMBUS,
Dec. 5 and 6, 1854.
This meeting was fairly atten-
ded by nurserymen and fruit
growers from different parts of the
State. The specimens Of fruit
presented, especially apples, were
very numerous and fine, including
quite a number Of new kinds or
such as had not previously been
exhibited, which were deemed
worthy OF commendation.
Much time was occupied in ex-
aiming and comparing the differ
emit varietiesoffr fruits, settlingtheir
names, o tc-;and one entire evening
was devoted to discussion upon
grating and budding-the adj
vantages the several methods,
the objections against root graft
ings, ETC.; and the next ewing
war spent in a joint meeting with
the State Agricultural Convection,
in agreeing upon a list of apples
to be recommended for general
cultivation in Ohio. This was
very interesting and useful meet
ing. One or more persons be-
ing present from nearly evry coun-
ty in the State, and opinions elic-
tied were quite important in de-
Gliding npon the merits Of the
different parts of Ohio. We APP
pend below the results of this dis
cussion, as to the
LIST OF FRUIT RECOMMENDED.
1t was agreed to take up the
several kinds of apples in the or
der oftheir season, as Summer,
Fall, and Winter varieties
Early Haryest--not a prOfuse
bearer, but fair in most localities;
does best in rich or well MANFRED
soil; highly approved wherever
known. Recommended unani-
mously.
Early Strawberry--highly APP
proved and does we'll.
Large Yellow Bough or Sweet
Bough-generaly. Worthington
had grown this extensively fol
many years in Ross county, and
approves it very highly. Was
reported good in parts OF the
State. Not a great pearer. DR.
Warder proposed to recommend
it only for limited cultivation
recommended, with one dissent
American Summer Peanain-
highly recommended by all who
know it, but passed as not suffi
GENTLY known.
Golden Sweet-Generaily knowr
in different parts Of the State, and
highly commended, especially fol
baking, apple butter, and stock
Recommended, with one dissent
Maben's Blush--commendet
by numerous gentlemen, especial
" for its fine looks and for market
some Xix it for cooking and for the
table; does well in all parts oftht
State-is larger and Of less flavor
south than north. Recommend
ed with several dissents.
Fall Pippin or Golden Piper
favorably known and highly up
preciated in all parts Oft the State
Keeps best and has best flavor
at the north, but is largest at the
south. Recommended with one
dissent.
Cooper-this is comparatively q
new variety; according to DIR
Hampstead, It was imported from
France. All who knew the apple
pronounced it irst rate; but some
gentlemen thought il not sulIi,
GENTLY known to warrant a rec.
ommendation for general cultiva,
ton. Recommended, one mem,
Der objecting,
Rambo--pronounccd first il
the central parts Of the State
good at the south, but ripens eur
ly, be comes dry, and does no,
keep as well as at the north
Recommended unanimously.
American Golden Russell
first rate when in perfection, COOS
size, trees healthy; best winter
apples for the table. 1t is not o.
attractive appearance and not
very saleable in market, but those
acquainted with it will buy it,
Recommended unanimously.