Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1871-11-25
Correspondence.
LETTER FROM IOWA.
To the Editor QfMe Vermont Farn,er:

different varieties of apples which are the
most hardy and produce the best in Iowa.
l will give the names of some of the apples
that were exhibited ut our State Fair held ut
Cedar Rapids, Sept. IL. Names in many
instances being arbitrary, Vermonters may
know the same variety by II different name.
There were on exhibition Fall Pppins, very
large; Rambo, u medium sized, tender and
juicy apple, said to produce largely; Tallman
Sweet, Iowa Russell Scalloped Gillihower,
very large; White Pippin, large; Pearmain,
WaXen Spice, Belmont, Duchess of Oden-
burgh, large round, red streaked apple
Yellow Belltlower, very large, rich, yellow
apple; also White Belllower, similar to the
Yellow; Northern Spy, IL large, fine favored
apple which keeps WELL
All of the above varieties thrive well in
Iowa. There are other kinds that are raised
in the state but | have not been able to learn
the names. There is IN apple here called
common apple about the size of the Bald
win which is raised extensively and bears
well. 1t looks like the r. l. Greening, but
not the same flavor. 1t is the general opia-
ion that the Rhode Island Greening does not
do well in Iowa. The climate of Iowa is
more mild than Vermont, and the country is
not subject to the spring and early summer
frosts which are so injurious to fruit in Ver-
mont. The wind sometimes Injuries trees
here, and this is remedied by growing tall
thick wind break" rs it is called of willow.
cottonwood or soft maple. The growth of
the last mentioned tree is veiy rapid and lux
uriant. l saw II cottonwood that grew l9t
feet from last spring to October LIST.
While looking for the varieties of apples at
the State Fair, saw the following varieties
OF grapes produced in Iowa: Delaware, Ives
Seeding, Concord, Rogers Hybrids, Cataw-
ba, Norton's Virginia. Grape culture in
Iowa is great success-certain and sure
This year, even vineyards recently set ont
have produced largely. All the fall grapes
have been retailed at the groceries at six cents
per pound, and could be bought in quantities
of the producers for considerable less. They
grow in large, heavy clusters, and vine of
two years growth will be loaded with them.
Much care is taken in their culture in keep
ing the yards free from weeds, and in having
the vines well staked up so that they may
not be injured by contact with the ground
Grapes are also cultivated in many gardens
in this city, and much taste is shown by the
artistic manner in which the vines are train
ed over arbors and lattice work.
AT present much fruit is brought into the
state from Illinois, Michigan and Ohio, where
it is produced in such quantities that it can be
procured ut a low price, the freight being
more than the cost of the fruit in the orch
ards. But the time is not far distant when
Iowa will supply its citizens with an album
lance of the choicest fruit, and have sur
plus for other states. During the Iowa State
Fair there was II meeting of fruit raisers and
hose interested in the subject. The reports
from different sections of the state in regard
10 the production of apples and grapes were
exceedingly flattering.
In regard to farming generally, Iowa Of
ters great inducements, and there are many
Orleans County farmers who ought to be
here, making application of their thorough
knowledge and long experience. They
would find Il rich soil and healthy climate,