The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-09-16

nat warder Of ohio, said it was nrst-class apple
mealum generally in size.
apples raised in New Jersey, known as the Parry
White, Referred to the Committee on Fruit
sylvana as the Superior White; an excellent
bearer bearer rlpens about the 1st of August. A good
. Mr.. Warder, of Ohio directed the socety's atten-
tl0n 70 the Siberian apple, stating that it was
celenI apple and many who could not succeed in
producing other varieties succeeded very well with
Ine siberian IN Minnesota. IL is an apple OF North
tirely suitable to the climate Of our Northern and
northwestern states. In answer to O question, he
replied replied tnat 1t was not variety Of the "Pyrus
Mr.. Housely of Kansas, called the attention of the
convention 10 the fall and winter Queen Of Bucking
Mr., Buckman, of Georgia, stated that many years
ago the apple was und in Georgia amongst the In
dlans. IL Is known in Georgia the Buckingham
King or Bachelor. In Kentucky it is known as the
Queen 1t is sometimes striped and sometimes not
MI d0usely, Kansas, had grown the apple for
twenty-five years he had traced it to Virginia. where
It was known as the Queen; he saw no difference
between 1t and the Buckingham It reproduced itself
from suckers. which grow up profuseiy
Mr.. Buchanan of Georgia, replied that it was
originally FOUND IN an Indian orchard in Georgia.
Mr. Quinn, OF New York. called attention TO the
orange apple as vigorous grower, and wished
Mr.. Wilder now called upon Governor Smith, of
Onio, 10 take seat upon the platform. lie was
Mr., w. Gillingham, o. Virginia mentioned an
apple called the Orange Sweet, fine apple and very
sweet. ~
Mr.. Housely Kansas, wished to see the Newtown
pppin brought before the convention. He had never
heatd OF but one tree and wished to know of Others
At this point Mr.. Barry entered more complaints
ABOUT te acoustic properties of the hall, aud it
moved to secure some 9th II hall.
the Wagner apple.
Mr.. Weir, of illinois, sad it was a fine eating and
cooking apple, grows well, and very profitable.
Mr.. Miller, Of Iowa, said that he could fully en-
number of years and found it very profitable
Mr. Kelsy, of Kansas, said that he had a patent
society, namely to plant it between other varieties
and Mr it would would be e, found %nHd to pay, well
ite apple in his section and he had raised it for
twenty-five years, and it was root-grafted.
tartv M MooGy & OF & New York planted the Wagner
to roo-grating he was of opinion that root-grafted
tree was as hardy as those budded.
: Mr.. Scott, OF Philadelphia was opposed to root
Mr., Kelsy, of Kansas, was also opposed to root
Mr.. Moody, of New York, had discovered distinct
difference. He would not give farthing for thou
sand trees grated on. second cutting. He adVO-
Gated crown grating from the first cutting.
Mr, Housely of Kansas wished to mention that
necessary name, as 1t was better known under other
terms
back everything that Dr.. Houghton had said al
though he did not get it quite so large, owing his
cold climate, he should class it among the very good
Carried.
DR.. Sylvester, of New York, called the societys
the Belle Bounette the apple was raised in his State
The Chair then appoiated the following committee
vana; Warder, Of Ohio; Elwanger, OF New York;
IIoyey, of Mass Blodget, of Pennsylvania; and
On motion of Mr.. Mitchell, the President, Chair
man, and Secretary OF theEXecutive Committee were
added to the committee.
The subject 6f II afs Was then taken up.
Mr.. Scott of Pennsylvania, called attention to the
Barton Pear.
MIR Barry, of New York. called attention to the
Clapp's faVorite
Anumber of gentlemen spoke favorably of it, and
| il picked early would not rot
| President Wilder was much in favor of the pear,
and stated that picked at the proper time it would
| not rot.
Mr.. Gray, of Pennsylvania was highly pleased with
it, and found that if picked at the proper time was
Mr.. Hyde, of Massachusetts, said that it could he
grown well in both Massachusetts, and New Hamp-
| shire.
Governor Smyth, of New Hampshire, corroborated
this.
Mr.. Barry, of New York, asked for information as
Dr. Eshleman, Of Pennsylvania, said that it was a
large handsome late pear and esteemed highly. 1t
ripens in October. Its only fault its productive
ness and liability to bear down the tree
Mr. Hopes, Of Of Pc RPennBsyyyania concurred in the
| Mr., Hovey Of MASSACHUSETTS,; asked about the
MI Hyde. of Massachusetts, said that the ends OF
| the wood killed more or less every winter:
President Wilder said that 1t had its faults, but was
| an excellent pear nevertheless.
Mr.. Petted, of New York, presented new pear
|
Mr.. Barry, of New York, stated that the Niles pear
| was q good winter fruit
Dr. Eshleman, of Pennsylvania, said that with him
| it would not ripen. ,
Mr.. Barry, of New York; sau ChaJ Cnose well
grown always turned out well.
| Mr.. Barry asked for information as to the "Wil-
mington." None given. ,,.
Mr Gray of Pennsylvania, asked how the ''Illinois
Hovey" succeeded. A number of favorable replies
| were received.
MI scctt of Pa, said that it made handsome
| Mr. Mills Of New York wished an expression of
| opinion upon the ''President Pear"
Mr. Hyde, of Mass had known the pear for years
| it is not first quality, but large second rate pear,
| and good for market.
ade very vigort us tr.e; he would recommend Its
cultivation as it might yet be turned to good al
vantage where other pears could not be cultivated
Mr.. Mcdonald, Cf New Jersey, sought for informa-
tion as to the "Bura Nantais' 1t well spoken Of
Pre- sident Wilder asked for facts in reference to
the "Ruseet del Maistre."
1t was recommended as line pear, dull yellow
when ripe, and good for a collection
Mr.. Scott, OF Pennsylvania, asked a question In
reference to the "Seleck' Of Vermont No inform =
tiOn offered.
winter pear, the "Duche1s of Bordeaux" mportet
by him eight years ago from France. lie receiyel
twenty trees, nineteen OF which are now living. Tn
pear is Juicy, flavor sweet and good keeper; nave
| tried the PEAR on the ounce root, but would no
I succeed, 1t eng too vigorous for the ounce liz
knew of no ear equal TO 1T for durability and pro
| ouctiveness
| APPRovED.-The following appointments in tn
office Of the Assistant Treasurer at Philadelphia hav
been approved at Washington Barnet Farley, Coli
Thomas Noble, Assistant Coupon Clerk, salary 60C
vice d. b. Broadhead, resigned. Both to tax
effect from the 1st instant.
I THE SCHUYLKmL.-This is the most delightful Sea
OF the year to witness the scenery the Schuy