The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-02-10
Fruit Culture in Mime seta.

We have before us catalogue, neatly print
ed in pamphlet form, of Fruit and Ornament
al Trees. Shrubs Roses and Dahlias. cultivat-
ed and for sale at the Groveland Garden and
Nursery, near the halfway House between ST..
Paul and ST. Anthony, Minnesota Territory
l.. NJ. FORD & Co., proprietOrs" The pam
phlet comprises sixteen pages. and the cata-
locue affords ample varieties of little different
kinds of fruit trees and ornamental shrubbery
that may be required for the orchard or orna-
mented grounds of the mansion.
Mr. Ford deserves great credit for the ener-
CIV he has displayed in successfully establishing
the fact that Minnesota. is a practical fruit
growing country, and that it is only necessary
I, have trees acclmated, in order to ensure
them against all disasters during their growth.
One tree procured at this nursery, is worth a
dozen that may be brought from the States
South of u.s.
We subon few remarks from the pen OIL
Mr.. Ford. on fruit culture in Minnesota:
There are. doubtless, at the present time not
n few who are resolved to bid adeu to Mime
Gotta with all its charms and vast resources.
for a less coagenial clime if it is really demon
cd to the cultivation of fruit. For ourselves
ve shall be among the number to join the gen.
eral exodus and take up our march for Nebras'
la or some other place. where the greatest
iuxury of life may be enjoyed, even though the
eating thereof be intermingled with occasional
lager shakes" :,
first trees in our grounds, and notwithstanding
all or nearly all, who commenced about the
mo time abandoned the business in despair
an1 those who had planted orchards predicted
thot we would not succeed; yet, We perseyer
cd amid all the dscouragements, determined
if po.sible to solve the important problem witt
regard to fruit growing in this Territory. We
are now able to say that we have thus far sue
coded beyond our own expectations. 1t Ii
trne our apple and cherry trees have beer
somewbat affected during the winter, and par
ticularly the small trees, while our pears have
entered but little if any. This is more ia
yorable result than had anticipated, and es
necialiy from the pear on Ounce stocks
From personal inspection oftrees that hav
been planted in different parts OF the Territory
find the result to be very much the same un
der similar treatment. 1t is, however, lmpos
s;hle TO tell what the future may develop, ye
we have reason to be quite satisfied with tn
Many have failed in their efforts, but W
learn the same difficulties and prejudices pre-
called. in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin at q
early day. where now they are growing bette
fruit Than their eastern neighbors. .
From what information and experience W
have gained from the past, We have arrived
the following conclusions: 4,
First: That the apple and cherry shout
NOT be planted on our rich and damp soils, Q
In situations too much exposed.
Second That the ground about .youni
trees should be we'll cultivated during ID
fore mart of the season, but left untouched
ter July. :, ;,
eyfreme cold in ,cinter. but in the i"'"'afur,i
rood Our s0 a as 81 cD
annie trees especially, grow very late. IT II
wood rpsnsd, We sv are ,s iasiinsd u
Inilih an, a;..ntions.! But in order to keep Il
s spoupd in a proper condition and free fro
weeds machng should be Il se Tt spU or
tree, which must be watched In "in'ef " Nn''