The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-03-23
, For the 0ttumwa Courier.
6UggesttO ms by a Farmer.

y &C.,, For the 0ttumwa Courier.
4 " sug9esttons by a Farmer.
-EpIrog CoURrER time for planting
i lis again almost here;9 snd with your per
mission, will through the columns of your
valuable paper, again urge upon its numer.
ops readers, the, importance of being ready
to improve thattime.ar n aus af&G
The last two dry seasons should not dis
courage US, but we should arouse to re-
newed vigor and care ourmotto should be,
try again. | gave my experience, and
observations, in the Courier of March 24th
and April 14th, 1854 II the directions
there gwen are carried out, there will be
but few tresslost, il anything in half or der
when set out; | planted good many trees,
both fruit and Ornamental last year, and
lost no fruit trees and but few ornamental
Iwould be glad to see the citizens of our
fair State more fully appreciate the great
importance of planting net only fruit and
ornamental but forest trees for screens,
wind d-brakes, timber &C.; every man can at
least plant trees TO screen his house aud or.
chardlfrom the mighty Northwesters, that
so often visit us on the Prairies. 1.-The will
do so, my word for it he will never regret
the time and labor spent. 1t is an estab-
lished fact, that fruit can be grown in iowa
as well as elsewhere, and the writer believes
that ifthere had been half the attention pa id
to the fruit, that has been planted in Iowa,
as there has to the worthless ours, (sheep-
traps) Iowa would be exporting fruit, in.
stead OF importing in proof, the assertion
that fruit can be grown in Iowa with profit,
witness the numerous orchards. both on the
prairie anl in the timber. There is one in
halfFmileof where write that is of more
profit to its owner, than his farm, "a good
one at that,) Ten years ago this orchard
was valued at 800, one dollar per tree,
pow money would not buy it, and the own
er could sell his. farm for s.. 90 per acre
more than he could if it was not for the Or
chard. The trees have received only ordi.
pary care the gronnd bas been cultivated
principally 10 corn and potatoes. ...,-..,,:,
a, Now is the time to make arrangements
for spring work; ifyou have no orchard. Sc
lect place for one, make calculat ion Of
the number of trees you wish to plant. CAL
ways plant all you can take care Of and take
care Of all you plant,) send Cor someW estern
Nurseryman's Catalogue. and select varie.
ties best suited for the West or better still,
consult your fortunate naighhor, who has
raised an orchard, his experiences may be
worth volumes to you. Tn selecting be sure
and get trees that have proved hardy, early
and constant bearers Send in your orders
early, going to Nursery is ike going ON, ! to to
mill, irst come first served; and tue first At
the Nursery are sure to get the first seec-.
ton. y 'sis''a" 's7'a7 'Fift hFi'e'f q
-1'Doh't IS, econnteanted with the Apple alone,
but plant Pears. Cherries, especially The, The,
early May, and the small fruits, such as l,
Grapes, Cprrants and Gooseberries, which
you can raise in halfthe time you can raise
the large fruits, and then they are 50 well
come being fit for the table (the goeseber-
ries and currants) so early in the season
they cost but little, the we'll tried hardy
sorts, let amateures buy the high and new
Sorts l"s9aa tya '.'sf .a5.a
In making out your collection don't for
get the shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs for the door gard or lawn; make
good selection Of evergreens and Towering
shrubs, q could name sorts but you viii
find them in the catalogues) Roses &c. IfI
some one tells you that evergreens will not
grow on the prairies, examine his door
yard. and see if you don't find an ugly cur,
or herd ofporkers. tell you they will
grow; some better than others, and be
pleasure to the owner, if he has any soul
in him. I venture if the women had their
way they would at least have the door. ward
set with trees, that the children might have
shade to romp under, ofa hot summers
day, and not have to play out in the scorch.
ing sun or in the house in her way + r-r
-c' Hoping to see Iowa the fairest and most
patriotic of.al the States, supplied with
fruit raised from her own soil, ea
- remain Yours to command
fra 5eEe11sf ISAAC Fl. PAGE.
Hichland Tp., Wapel'o Co, March 18th.
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