The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-14

Madeira, at an elevation of 1900 feet, ant
produced abundantly."
The conclusion was therefore arrived at
that it only neededa congenial soil and
other proper circumstances, to render tho
variety as prolific as formerly, and theil
supposition was that Knight had watched
the trees duringa series of unpropitious sea-
sons, which prevailed at that period, only
supposed it to be result of the old age ofthe
variety and based his theory upon that par
tial data. Warden further says that al
though MIR. Knights views have taken
strong hold upon the popular mind. thew
have not been confirmed by Psychologists.
For though the seed would appear to be the
proper source whence to derive our new
plants, and certainly our new varieties of
fruits, many plants have, for an indefinite
period, been propagated by layers-shoots
or scions-buds, tubes, &C., and that the
variety has thus been extended much be-
You'd the period of the life Of the parent or
original seedlings. Strawberries are pro-
pagated and multiplied by runners, pota-
toes by tubes, the tiger lily by bulblets,
some onions by protiferous bulbs, sugar
cane by planting pieces of the stalk, many
grapes by horizontal stems, and plants by
cuttings for a very great length of time.
The grape vine has been continued in this
way from the days of the Romans. ltf
A slip taken from a willow in Mr..
ksrlsht's garden, pronounced by him to be
dying from old age, was planted in the
Edinburgh Botonical Garden many years
ago, and IS now vigorous tree, though the
original stock has long since gone to de-
cay" [Baliord's Manual page 2S4.1
have dwelt much longer on this subject
than might seem necessary at first view;
but do it for the purpose of mpressing
upon the mind of the young orchardist the
absolute necessity of more scientific and
thorough investigation into the soil and
situation Of their locations for their future
fruit crops, and that the whole matter rests
with the cultivation, and the proper data is
within his reach if he will avail himself of
it.
Mr.. Saunders.-Ihe old idea about the
deterioration of varieties has been exploded.
No ordinary cultivator ever entertained the
idea. We have everything to show that
there is no such deterioration of fruits.
Mr.. Phillips.-Is there any apple which
can be grown in this neighborhood to com-
pare with our Northern fruits AT the
North they are stored in cellars. where
they keep perfectly until the spring, but |
think there are none such here.
Friend dillingham;. Yes, sir, many of
hem; the Winesap, Albemare or New
own Pippin, Abram, Pryor's Red, Linn
)ertwig, and Cannan's Pearmain, are all
good, and there are others. | am satisfied
we can have as fine list of apples here as
anywhere.
MIR. Saunders.-They have an idea in
w estem New York that that is the only
'egion for raising fine winter fruit; but that
$ a mistake. | should say that the hills of
Virginia and North Carolina is the best re-
slon III the world. In the future Southern
ruits will be taken North for cultivation.
The great trouble has been the planting of
Northern varieties in the South but South |
IN pomologists have of late been paving
lttentlon to Southern seedlings, and now |
hey have a list superior to the Northern
lst. Some day the North will be aston
shed at the show of Southern fruits.
Mr.. Saul My opinion is the same.
NTH northern varieties at the South, fail
ire is certain. One gentleman said to me.
of 900 trees, would plant 500 Bald
vms. We must get Southern varieties,
hey will do better at the North than
orthern varieties will at the South. They
ave found that to be the case in Europe.
Iarleties OF fruit were collected for trial in
ingland, and the southern were invariably
)und to be the most successful. We have
pples here that will keep until June and
uly, and that have flavor that northern
arieties do not have.
Judge Gray.-ls this immediate locality
n apple growing region? Would you adj
Use man on the Potomac to plant apple
'ces as well as those who live back on the
ills?
Mr.. Saul. Yes particular varieties APP
les can be successfully grown. Whether
ley will be as profitable as other fruit in
is case Is another question. So far as the
rofit Is concerned early and fall apples are
le most profitable in winter apples YOU
ave to compete with the North !; but they
IN be grown just as well. The mountain
eglon, however, is the best.
MIR. Phillips. IF better apples can be
fown in the South than at the North, why
IT that we are dependent upon the North
ltirely for winter apples
MIR. SAUNDERS the same reason that
e had no California wine until long after it
as known that it could be produced there.
ltherto the people have not taken hold of
, but change is taking place. knew of
shipment of $500 barrels from Alexan- I
ria to the North $4,000 has been given
7 the product Of single Fredericksburg
'chard, and thousands of bushels of dried {
piles have been shipped North from RAJ
Ugh. The coming genealogical exhibition
Richmond will astonish everybody who
lDDOSeS that tha Snuth have no fr,,;i,, AZ
The following is q partial list OF apples !
commended by Mr.. Saunders for cultiva-
IN in this latitude: Nickajack, Abram, il
lberlnarle Pippm, DVinosap, Cullasaga, I
mbertwig, Milan, Schockley, Malta
uskeet, Halls Early, Golden Widing, 5
ryor's Red, Canaan Pearmain, Smiths a
der, Borum, Halliday Seeding, Brooke's 5
ppm 's'Fs' ~
Adjourned to meet on the first Tuesday t
August. l 81 il