, 1872-12-13
disappeared in consequence OF a warrant being
out against him for perjury.

disappeared in consequence OF "ar1ant being
out against him for perjury
HORTICULTURAL.
The Illinois md Knnsns Rortlcultu-
ruI Socictics-:rhird Days Proceed.
tngs.
spscial Despatch to The Chicago Tribune.
CESTRA11A, ILL.,, Dec. 12.-Tho utilization OF
fruits was first in order. The Secretary read
paper on this subject from Mr.. N1cAfee of
report. The paper was strictly scientific
Wow Of the subject, and no more synopsis would
do it justice.
nIr: Dunlap madea report on the same subject,
showing how the making Of cider and cider vim
egar added to the value OF the apple orchard.
Ho gave the process before set forth to tho read
ors OF The TRIBUNE.
Mr.. Hilzer, Of Alton, made large quantities
Of cider, and more or less Of vinegar. This year
he made more than fifteen thousand gallons, for
which there is q good demand. He also stated
s uz %a dsr is rspo By S tho
or with sounds. This clears it OF all impurities
and substances that produced fermentation and
made it moro palatablo for none OF the aromatic
oils are destroyed, and the cider is left in its
Mr.. Hilzer preferred Roales, Janet, Little
Romantic, and Newton Pippins for cider; other
apples made good cider.
Mr. Holcomb, of Golden, gave an account Of
tu6 AluCu plOCEeb VI uAt 0A4N sC5cL0oA@ay
By the use of hot air. Six pounds Of preserved
apples arc produced from bushe1 of apples.
Eight thousand bushels have been dried in his
factory. The fruit has cost, ready for market,
u cents. The ruling price is 20 cents pound.
Mr.. Schuzelor, of Michigan, presented samples
Of the preserved fruit. He did not suppose that
the whole fruit or apple belt would gut the
market of the world, provided that 1t could be
sent out in good merchantnble condition. Iho
skins and cores Of the apples are mado into
apple Jelly, Of which he obtained Six pounds to
| the bushel.
A1r. Wier took what he called the shady side
ofthe same subject. aud stated that there vas
| large loss as he made four and half pounds IN
| stead Of, as claimed, six pounds.
| Mr.. Post had dryer TINT would saTo some
seven cents per pound On the cost.
| DR.. Hutton also had a process that WAS not
subject to patent, and for which he claimed
great advantages us to chcapness and profit:
Mr.. Dunlap offered the following, which
passed:
WHEREAS, The selling Of all farm, and orchard, and
garden products by weight is the most just and FUR
Rcso,red That the Boards Of Trade of the cities Of
and St. Louis BE- to aappS and dhe
| products by weight.
Mr.. Earl brought up the subject of canning
fruits, and gave an account OF such factory ut
Cobdon, in which many thousand bushels OF
peaches were canned, and at large profit.
A1r. Pierbon suggested that until VIC had some
thing to keep the apparatus running the whole
year, Mr. Pierson would feed his surplus apples
to his mich cows.
The weather has moderated, and there is now
fair show OF fruit and the attendance has IN
creased, but is less than usual on account OF the
horse disease.
| The Committees on fruit and railroad freights
reported. The ground taken in the latter is that
| freights should be uniform, and that tho express
business, so far as it relates to horticultural
products, be performed by the railroad COM
panies.
with the railroad companies on the preceding
subject.
Tie Committee on Postal Matters recommend
ed that the old law in regard to cuttings ana
seeds be restored, and that the four-pound
package be enlarged to six pounds. A memo
rial was ordered< printed for signatures to be
forwarded to Congress-.
The election Of officers resulted as follows
President, II. L. Dunlap, Of Champaign; ylee
President Of District No. !, ". T. Nelson, Viii
County: I'd District, Samuel Edwards, of Br-
reau; sd District, Dr. Humphrey, Knox County;
4th District L. G. FAIRNESS, sangamTom Tr Gounty Gf,;
District Isaac Snodecker, jersey; 7th District,
Parker Earl, Of Union; Secretary, o. B.. Galn-
aha, of Grundy; Assistant Secretary, H: J. Dun
lap, Champaign; Treasurer, Jonathan HlgglnS'
The place for holding the next annual meet.
ing discussed Invitations we're received from
Champaign and Quincy. Parker Earl nominated
Champaign, and Mr. Pierson amended ny ans;e1,
| 1uE Q4uE4s 0At0A u ~" AAo~~N-> q
nfr. Pullen made the annual report for thu
Fifth District. The apple crop was large; sRu:
blight has been prevalent but they "a haG aoss nts
, but he had checked it in his own ground b.
shaking of the infected fruit on it's t1rst ap
, pearance. The early Richmond cherry is the onl.
market cherry in that district. me crown oore
is very destructive to the strawberry Grape
!. abundant but prices low, inducing the MAXIM
of vine, Raspberry and blackberry wines "er
= damaged By the drouth OF the previous season
The aggregate results have not peen sastsa% @aat
tor7, caused in part by low prices and the enect
. OF drouth, during the two previous seasons. u
recommended reduction in railroad frolghts
afforling relief. ,..,,
Tho subject Of blight was nov the l'snal IT ta!i
9 but nothing Was presented to throw 16:ot On II
j. AIr. Flagg offered resolution, memorialtz an
the General Assembly to fl the weight OF
n packages of fruits and vegetables BY weight:
d The Committee on Miscellaneous spocimen
!. reported cider by q new process, by Mr. Hllse
# It was of fine favor and without !nto1leatan
t properties; also, many samples OF orleo VI
., this direction; also, q Codhng moth trap tro'
e Mr.. Hunphrey. Of Little Prairie Ronde, Micl
r igan. It Is not patented, and has promlsln
ID appearance.
r County. stated that the Ives is tho best grape 7
D. his location The market sor peaches was sud
u demoraizcd, mostly due to poor quality. Appl
d, we're nlentv. He gave 1iscouraglng accou
q Of oefS frpit Culture and the management Of Il
n n peach, but brought no new light beyond cle'
.. a. culture and thinning Of trees overloaded I'll
n fruit . =.
It. Mr. Starr gave an account Of new curculi
lis catcher, This is a light machine made in t
r form OF an inverted umbrella. It is not NJ
nt aa adapted to very low-headed orchards: Sever
~ ~ parties had tested it and spoke highly IN
h. h. Professor Burrill stated that the spores Of t
IT, fungus Of the peach placed On tue molsten
he surface Of tho peach at once grew and destroy
peach but would not greW o On +hs af gIess peas
ns fruit.
Mr. Wise recommended the use Of sulphate
TE. lime to destroy the spores. :,
~ The marketing Of peaches discl9sea eome
% | traits of character in shippers anu m1ddlen'
OF The report on the geology Of soils, by Mr: