Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1870-03-03

the members on the numbers present. He
hoped to further interest the press to bet
tor appreciation Of this society and Its OBJ
Jects, that II Ia their true Interest to notice
these meetings; aud instanced the benefits
derived By the New York Journals from eX-
tended notices Of these things. He spoke
OF other papers-the REPUBLICAN, sc.
Eleven o'clock was decided upon as the
hour OF meeting.
Mr.. Dillingham; presented two apples, the
"Schooley" aud the told grindstone," from
Loudoun, Va, for examination.
On motion Of Colonel I'd. Daniels, the
sampllng Of apples was postponed for the
present.
Colonel Chamberlain presented seedlings
from Loudoun county, grown by Mr.whlte-
a handsome apple. Also, several varieties OF
apples grown BY him on his farm.
Judge Gray suggested that all specimens
be labelled for convenience hereafter.
Frank Bramhall presented several yarle
ties-"Greenings," Civilians" and others
from Page county, Va, on the western slope
Of the Blue Ridge, and remarked upon their
merlts.
Judge Gray moved that a committee be
appointed to name aud classify apples aud
other fruit for information OF the society.
Col. Chamberlain thought II not best to
refer To committee.
Mr.. Burr spoke In regard TO u, aud thought
tho examination should DO 10 committee Of
the whole.
Col. Bramhall did not think reference to
committee would give the fullest lnforma.
lion and satIsfaclion, and suggested an
amendment for open discussion before the
society. 1900. .-.-.
Motion withdrawn by Judge Gray for tho
present, and notice given that such commit.
tee would be moved at the next meeting.
Mr.. Dillingham;, Of Loudoun county, on
Invitation, read paper In regard TO apple
growing In this vicinity. he spoke OF tho
great value aud Importance Of orchards
ibeir products Amounting TO nearly $50
OO0, 900 year. lie has been experimenting
for nearly forty years, and finds he still has
much 10 learn In tho matter Of apple.grow-
ing. He spoke Of ths Heutouu pippln hav.
log run out In some localities, and Rfterward
being rejuyenated when planted on con-
genial soil.
He said the samo about other varieties,
giving much useful information. The nd
dress was received with applause and vote
OF thanks.
Mr.. Clsggett came forward aud stated that
he was not yet prepared to read his paper on
tho Catawba grape at this time, and asked
further time. Granted.
| DR.. Rowland made motion for an eve
ming session, which was not sustained.
On motion, Professor Wilcox was per
mitted TO read his paper on the grape sul
ture In Europe, In which he stnted the man
ner Of cultivation, and the varieties generally
cultivated.
Colonel Daniels spoke Of the grape as L
It's food value, and Of hygiene qualities. A
vote Of thanks was given for tho address.
DR.. suodgrass called Friend Dillingham; Il
the chair.
Colonel Chamberlain spoke In favor Of thu
Catawba, as grown In his sectlon-ever
grows better than the Concord.
Colonel Frank Brnmhall, OF Fairfax, Va.
had q different experience where his knowl
edge extended. The Catawba was more LA
BILE to disease and blight.
Colonel Ed. Daniels would DO glad II th,
Catawba could be grown everywhere, but h
had not found II 10 be succeesfnl VebeTalIy
| He fonnd the grape Of great use tohim who,
: he had been wounded and broken down witt
disease in the army-from eating grape
thew speedily built him.
! Mr., saunders, Of Warrington. though
9 We had mot vel reached our beat grape cul
tiyatlon 10 perfection In location ana chi
d ture and selection OF soil.
. Friend DIllnrham said that tho I,abeIl
2 and Catawba were the carly kinds grown
q and AID yery well-succeeded we'll,
. Col. Ed. Daniels asked In regard to carl
e grape and fruit growing 10 the Potoma
Q Country.
Mr.. SnundpFa gatd he did mt think III
Catavba any more liable now than formeTI
10 blI0bt and faiIurc, tbnt Il was "a hard
, now as ever, more dependent upon treal
= ment, locality, sc,
Cd. ChambnrlaIn rriieraled bIs f,rmsr r,
!! marks, with additional IlIustratIops.
u Mr.. Wagponer. of New YORK. said IN
II Catawba In thai State did not rot mucl
u INIT Welded we'll. and no sold his Vrapes !
c iS cents per Mound At The Jineyar5' No,
Rome otbsys ala halter. Coneord r,tte
9 worse than Catawba. lie said Inc low
y grape was the best grape with them, an
: sold for higher prices. Mr., WaEvoper can
10 thIs region 10 look with reference TO fTu
raising,
NJ pIsasarts, of Maryland, asked sou
questions in regard to NAME or Of cultIyatiu
-, and trimming grape vines.
e Mr.. Waggonner replied as To the mannI
n Of his own culture, by liberal trimming o
d the trellls, according to slze.
running conversation was INDUCED b
!; different members In regard TO distance, VI
/ rletles, &c.
e DR.. Snodgrass introduced n circular Ia n
It gard to the Walter grape, describing thu
variety, setting forth It's good qualities, au
ID made some remarks In regard TO It.
10 Mr.. Cole, Of New York, also gave h
9 ylews OF the Walter, and thinks Il yer
u gOod RrhpeS ana viii make fhlslns.
II Mr.. Saunders said Ii Is claimed that ever
. new grape IL the best, and all will, 1t
n claimed, make ralslns; the same claim is q
Q up for all new grapes they are tho best; b.
Q all are compared 10 the Catawbn; 1t is @
= good as the CatawbRi this is said always @
: the introduction OF new varieties; yet muC
Il depends upon the conditions, seasons at
. growth.
Il On request, Mr.. Thomas Taylor will rel
g q paper before the society, at future NEE
n Ing, on the Cause and cure Of fungi oil
=, rot" 10 trees and vines.
u Col. Bramhall proposed for membersh
:. N. d. Buck and VIM. Buck, of Front RoyG
y Val also, Austin 1. Walden and James
10 Dllllngham proposed the name OF Profess
" WILCOX, OF Washington, and DR.. Snodgra
d proposed the name OF Thomas Taylor,
Q this city-all OF whom were elected as met
J beIs'
Some discussion was had In regard
II trimming OF dwarf trees before trausportil
a from the nursery. Some thought best
= trim closelyi while others thought best
;, trim when received where they were TO
y planted.
r Mr. Taylor spoke OF the method Of usil
y the microscope upon sliced sections Of appl
to prove their quality and variety, and