The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-10-27

Col. ROBERTSON is doing good service in
the cause of fruit growing in this State.
he is the author of the Prize Essay, for
which premium was awarded at the late
State Fair. We call the attention of all
persons interested in fruit growing in our
State, to the following circular, and be-
speak their cooperation in behalf of the
important work therein contemplated
For the st. Paul Pioneer.
TO FRUIT TREE CULTIvAToRs IN MINNESOTA.
All persons who have been successful in cul-
tivating grated apple, pear, plum or cherry
trees in Minnesota, are requested to eommuni-
cate by post, answers to the following ques.
tions:
LIST. When were your trees planted?
I'd. Whence obtained?
Sd. What are the names of the varieties
which have lived without injury from cold or
heat? Are they standard or dwarf?
4th What Is your surface soil and sub.soil ?
9Th. Was the land in cultivation before plant.
ing the trees? If it was in cultivation. how
long? Has it been cultivated since planting ?
In what crops?
9th. What is the aspect of your orchard Is
it sheltered from the winds by trees, or higher
lands, and on what sides sheltered?
9TH. Have you in any way protected the
stems or trunks of your trees from the sun or
wind?
9Th. Are your trees grown tall or headed low
ARE they branching high or low?
9Th. Ii any OF your trees have fruited, what
are the names of the varieties, and how long
have been in bearing?
10th. Have you mulched the trees in winter
or summer?
Besides answering specifically, and in order.
the above questions your are requested to give
the names of varieties. which you have tried
without success in consequence of winter
killing or some other uncongeniality OF soil or
climate. II you have lost the names of va.
rieties of trees that have fruited, send a speci.
men of the fruit by mail in q small box, SO that
it will carry safely, to Ellwanger & Berry. or
Frost & Co., Rochester, N. Y, or to some
competent authority, and get the true name.
If most convenient, send to the undersigned.
It fs very great misfortune, ALTHOUGH
names of grated trees growing in Minnesota a
which are now beginning to bear fruit. What
Is most needed by those who desire to raise
fruit trees, Is knowledge of the varieties
suitable TO our climate. This can be learnt
only 6om experience
The present purpose of the undersigned Is
to collect the experiences of all successful
uAs CWdSotUIb " tulb 6t8Lce line iUfOrm4~
ton thus obtained, he will arrange In con-
densed form, as report for publication in the
journals of this city; aud viii send copy
thereof to each person who contributes infor-
nation therefor. Any person who has only
one tree that has fruited, or is growing health.
lily, after having been exposed to the vicissi-
tudes OF our summer and winter, is requested
to furnish his mite to the general stock. of
knowledge.
All other facts in addition to those called for,
developed In the fruit tree growing OF this
State, which may be deemed important, should
also be communicated.
Every person who has fuited Minnesota
Seeding, Is requested to communicate histo-
~ Of the tree, its age and habit, with descrip-
ton of the fruit.
The proposed report viii give full credit to
all contribution with the names Of our pioneer
fruit growers.
Facts alone are called for-no time for theo-
ries. Respectfully,
d. A. ROBERTSON.
81. PAUL. Oct. IS, 1865.