The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-08-20
Circular OF the American PomoloxIeal
Society.

Circular Of tho American Pomolozleal
Society.
In conformity with resolution adopt
ed at the last meeting of this national
association. the undersigned hereby give
notice that it's thirteenth session will be
held in Assembly Hall, Eighth street,
between Grace and franklin streets, in
the city Of Richmond, Virginia, on the
9th, 7th aud 9th days Of September,
1871. All horticultural, pomological,
agricultural, and other kindred institu-
tions in the United States aud British
provinces nre invited TO send delegations,
as large ns they may deem expedient;
and all other persons Interested IN the
cultivation Of fruits are invited to be
present and take seats in the convention.
The coming session promises to be
especially interesting, held, as it will be,
in conjunction with the exhibition Of the
Virginia Pomologicnl aud horticultural
Society, and at great central point,
fnrtao. Soc.!: than any previous session
of the institution. This meeting will,
therefore. it is believed, be one Of the
most useful, in n national point Of view,
that has ever been held by the society,
thus aHording IN opportunity not only
to examine the fruits Of the South in
comparison with those OF the North, the
West aud Of the Pacific slope, which it
is expected will be freely contributed,
but also to foster and lperpetuate tho
amicable and social relations which have
heretofore existed between the members
of the society, and to widely diffuse the
result of its deliberations for the benefit
of our constantly expanding territory.
The climate of Virginia and adjacent
States is believed to be admirably adapt
ed to the culture Of fruits, especially
the pear, the grape. and the strawberry.
1t is, therefore, hoped that there will bo
South and the West, as we'll Us from
other quarters of our country, thereby
stimulating moro extensive cultivation
upon which the North nre 30 largely de-
pendent for early supplies; thus also. by
the concentrated information and expe-
rience OF cuitivators, to aid the society
IN completing tho second division of it's
catalogue of fruits, being that part
which pertains especially to the South
ern States. This will be one Of the pro-
mlnent subjects which will come before
the society, and we, therefore, respect.
fully invite the various State and local
| committees to report to p. Barry, chair
man of the General Fruit Com mittee,
ngreenbly to the constitution of the So
ciety, such information aud lists of fruits
as'may aid IN determining what varieties
arc best adapted to their several local.
ties. These reports should he transmit
ted by mail to T. r. Elliott, Secretary,
Cleveland, Ohio, as early rs possible
| Arrangements have been nude with
the various railroad companies, termi
mating in Richmond. to return all mem
bers and others FREQ of charge, who
have paid full fare in coming, and who
exhibit certificates of the Treasurer that
they have attended the sessions of the
society. Similar arrangements can uu-
doub:edly be made by the various dele
CATIONS with roads in their localities.
Members and delegates are requested
70 contribute specimens Of tho fruit oil
their respective districts, and to commu
nicnte in regard to them whatever may
aid III promoting the objects of the
society aud the science Of American po
mology Each contributor is requested
to prepare complete list of his collec
tiou, and to present the same with his
fruits, that report of nll the varieties
entered may be submitted to tho meeting
rs soon US practicable.
Packages of fruits, with the name O.
the contributor, mny be addressed n.
follows: American Pathological Soce
ty." care of II. X. Ellyson, Secretary
Virginia Horticultural and Pomologca
Society, Richmond, Virginia"
All persons desirous Of becoming
mem bers can remit the admission fee t.
Thomas T. james, Esq, Treasurer, Phi
ladelphin, who will furnish them will
transactions Of the society. Life mem
bership. ten dollars; biennial, two dol
lars. eMARSHALL p. WILDER,
President, Boston, Mass.
+. Il. ELLIOTT, Secretary, Cleveland
Ohio.
| A SINGULAR CusroM. An English pa
per reports that July 25 was tho day mp
pointed for carrying out the direction