, 1855-10-05

HollI OI tlS hlHI l''SN VI 'O-N"l I"lNlI t''
humorous correspondence, which, some two
years ago, took place between himself, and
one Charles DeSelding, under the head of
~" INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS" Lot
all those fond of the humorous read it.
B<Tr We hope oil our farmers and gar
dencrs will read the following communica-
ton of a gentleman of this county, und be-
stow little more attention upon the subject
Of which it treats, than they have hereto
fore. .., ,...g..... ..... ......
- Is the Culture Of Fruit Profitable
This has been question of doubt with
some, ever since the cultivation and propa-
cation of fruit has been practiced; but it
seems that the science has now so far ad-
vanced, there can be no longer doubt
left in the minds of the intelligent observer
that it is profitable, that it is not only one
of the best, but The best investment land
owner can make, atleast in this Territory.
Look at Oregon, for instance, amongst
those who paid an early attention to the
cultivation Of fruit, and see the yearly re-
turns they nrc getting from their orchards.
Some have disposed Of, their fruit this sea-
son, for $ll per bushei, at the tree, while
others, more convenient TO market, have
refused $l2 per busbel Now, allow 400
bushels per acre, (Which is low estimate
for natured trees with good cultivation, at
$l2 per bushel, We have the neat little sum
of 81, 500 annual returns per acre, From
single tree near Portland, the fruit was
sold last season for $75. These are fats, not
matters of speculation. The question may
be asked, can we expect so large profits, to
commence no1o the cultivation Of fruit ? l
answer no, but we will be seen to get a
large percentum upon the original invest
ment. Nor is it to profits alone to which
we should look tits to health, comfort,
luxury, and the advancement Of our adopt
cd Territory, ,,.. IN
1t is an established fact, that California
cannot raise winter fruit to perfcction-the
climate is too warm and dry for the apple
to attain the size and flavor 1t does with US.
So let our surplus be lciuter fruit, and we
are sure Of a good market, atremmerative
prices. These are not immediate results,
the which has Been too fnurh the control
ng motive with the people Of this territory
which has not oBly,iuyOivcd the specula-
tor, but been u serious detriment to the
country ut large, but it Is a sitre Investment.
l know not how to express my ideas Of the
| pleasures and profits Of planting trees, bet
ter than with On extract from the pen Of
tho venerable DR.. Frothergill, in the Aug.
No Of the HortieWltarist, (Which Journal,
by the way, | would recommend to every
lover of fruits and aowers,) "Plauting
fruit trees, says the Dr., supplies fund
Of entertainment, the most lasting aud rea-
sonable Of any occupation in this life,
pleasures not to be purchased. The tree
which we ourselves hayc planted, the fruits
We have raised, tho plants we have cnlti-
yatedy seem to be like our children, a kind
of new creation. Their shade, their taste,
their fragrance, and their beauties, affect
us with richer repast than any olher.---
What a pleasing scene lies open to a young
man offorIunc, devoted to such amusemeHts.
Each succeeding year produces new shades,
other fruits, fresh beauties, and brings be-
side most certain PROFIT. To behold the
rising groves, barreness made fertile, our
country improved, ourselves useful and hap
py, and prosperity enriched"
b55- The Oregon Times, Of Sept. Goth,