The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1859-03-18

terence. 10 % perfectly frank, did NOT
believe word Il them. But, to be
equally honest now, that opinion had
formed in ignorance is entirely changed.
| found on Mr.. Knox's grounds such q
display Of fruit as was not prepared for.
and but express the universal opinion Of
the company, that to all lovers Of fruit
this is an immense stride in the way Of
improvement.
GAN who are familiar with the won-
dcrs cultivation will work, will not be at
all surprised at what may be effected by
the intelligent labor Of years; but here
| is fruit that has suddenly attained an
excellence that is truly wonderful.
"The New Rochelle Blackberry is not
only most delicious truit, but prodig.
ious bearer. / cut off branch about
eighteen inches long, on which ] counted
seventy.six berries, all perfectly formed,
and of extraordinary size and beauty.
Those who had the privilege Of ex-
amining this fruit on Mr.. Knox's grounds
are unanimous in their opinion that IL
has not been overpraised, and that in or
der 10 be appreciated it must be seen hang.
ing on the plants in its abundant, rich
and beautiful clusters" l- j.-
NJ. w. Jacobus, d. D., Professor in
the Western Theological Seminary. says:
"Last summer / went to see the cels-
brated New Rochelle, or Lawton Black
berry, in bearing. l found them alto
gether surprising my expectation-the
stalk tall and rank, hanging full Of the
largest berries, in all the various stages
Of ripening and the yield was truly
wonderful. / learned from friend who
had planted small plot in the neig hbor-
hood, that they required very little care.
and were constantly coming on through
the season, SO as to furnish the most pro-
longed supply.
"The berry is somewhat misjudged by
being plucked as soon az it is black, with.
out being allowed sufficient time to ripen.
If taken off prematurely it is sour; but
when perfectly mature it is as luscious as
it is large. ".
II am entirely satisfied that no fruit
in our market will SO amply reward cul.
tivation-and in every garden q few Of
these roots would supply the table with
q healthful and relishable berry, y,that needs
only to be known to be valued every.
where" f7l1' "l
The editor Of the Pittsburgh Chronis
Gle gives the following notice Of it:
".THE New ROCHELLE. BLACKBERRY
Accompanied by some gentlemen from
the city, we yesterday paid q visit to the
farm OF Rev. Mr.. Knox, in Lower st.
Clair township; and though we had heard
much Of the success which had attend.
ed his culture Of the New Rochelle Black
berry, and were consequently prepared
to see it in a high state Of perfection; We
must confess that it more than met our
anticipations; and that in size, yield, and
flavor, it far excelled anything we ever
heard or read Of. a .vesbos s8a
The new Rochelle Blackberry was first
here by Mr.. Knox. He put
down but few plants at first, but their
immense yield, and the superior quality
of the berry, convinced him that it was
just the thing for this district; and the fol-
lowing year, at a very great outlay, he
set several acres of the plants. The re-
suit is easily told. Coming up to bis
warmest anticipations, he is now able
to supply our market with this very de-
sirable and beautiful berry in large guam.
titles, and at time, too, when Strawber-
rics are not to be had, and Raspberries
are out of date. aH.afa91l DHa
The Blackberries grown dy Mr.. Knox
are nearly as large as plums, usually sweet
and palat able, and hang in most boun-
tiful profusion on the bushes. On one
small vine alone there were some SIX
hundred berries green, others red,
more almost ripe, and not a few ct for
They begin to ripen early 10
July, and continue in season six Or seven
weeks, thus furnishing US 9 delicious sub
stitute for the Strawberry and the Rasp.
berry, to either Of which they are not .
whit inferior. They are said to be ad.
adapted for preserves, and make
excellent wine-their juicy nature rem
dering them in this latter particular un-
usually productive. They have become
. great favorite in the market; and as the
plant is an exceedingly hardy one and
heavy producer, we do not see why eve.
ry man possessed Of a piece Of ground
should not have hiss' New Rochelle Black
berry patch. 1t would furnish him q de.
licious berry in the season. and the sur
plus he might send to market. where they
willever command remunerative price,"
~ We have abundance Of other testimo.
ny Of like character. and could say even
more in its praise than we have; but let
svery one who has piece Of ground, if
only large enough for one plant, try il for
himself. and he will be amply repaid.