Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-12-13
Proceedings Of the Horticultural So.
cioty.

The independence Horticultural So
ciety held an interesting and profitable
session ut the office Of Lee & Weart. on
Tuesday evening, the 10th inst. To
the lovers of horticulture, the experience
of careful growers, from season to sea-
son, is always intensely interesting, for it
is by experience alone, particularly In the
case of fruits, that we are to determine
what varieties are intrinsically valuable,
constitutionally hardy and in all respects
worthy of cultivation. The fact that the
conditions of growth, especially Us relates
to soil and climate, vary widely, even in
contiguous localities. renders local expert
cnce, Ly careful and intelligent cultiva-
tors, absolutely essential to determine
what varieties are best adapted for home
cultivation. The importance OF an or
ganization like our Horticultural Society,
bv means of which cultivatOrs may be
brought together and their experience
gathered up for the public, as well as
their personal benefit, must become ap'
parent, then. to every one who believes
local fruit culture and home adornment
desirable. And who does not!
The Independence Horticultural So
cicty, though to appearance distinctively
local in name, is designed rs county in,
stitution, and every person in Buchanan
County, interested in any department Of
Horticulture, is earnestly invited to take
a membership. The fee 10 only one dol
lar, which, with the signature to the Con-
stitution, renders the membership per
petual-no subsequent fee being required.
Regular meetings will doubtless be held
every two weeks during the winter. A
general and hearty invitation is extended
to the public to be present. 1t should be
remembered that no synoptical report can
do Justice to the discussions ut these
meetings. Very little, aside from conclu-
sions. can be compressed into reports for
publication, without occupying unrea-
sonablc space.
At the meeting, on Tuesday evening,
the subject Of grapes having been called
up.
DR.. Warne remarked that his Dianas,
Catawabas and Isabellas had ripened only
partially. this season, and that his Clin.
tons had proved failure-due, in the
latter case, rs he thought, to the excessive
dryness of last season. The wood on old
vines, had not ripened rs we'll as usual.
Had fruitcd several of Rogers Hybrids.
Preferred Nos 4 and .. Thought No. s
the best OF all his varieties. For keeping
qualities. preferred Rogers No. 4, which
dries like raisin and retains fair fla
yor. though lacking freshness. Iowa and
Delaw: re become insipid after keeping a
few weeks. His grape crop generally
better than last year.
Cant. Lee stated that his grape cror
WAS net as good this year as last. Hi
Clintons, usually sure crop, mildewed
and rottcd badly. The rot also slightly
affected his Concords and Isabellas.-
Catawabas and Isabellas did not ripper
nerfcctly. As to season Of ripening, tn.
Logan was ten days earlier than the Con
cord. the Eumelan coming in between
He regarded the Eumelan as superior t
the Concord for general culture, 1t beinI
equally % hardy and prolific and of mucl
better flavor. Next to the Eumelan h
preferred Rogers No. 5.
| Mr.. Bouck stated that the Clinton ais
nroyed failure with him, this season
while the Concord and Hartford Prolifi
did well.
i Mr.. Wiley's experience with tho Ga
ltawba coincided with that already rels
tcd--it failed to ripeu perfectly.
i Il seemed to DO generally conceded tha
this seasons experiences had demonatrs
ted beyond doubt the fact that tho dams
| Catawba and Isabella cannot bs yolio
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