The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-12
rom the Nashville Enterprise.
The Grape Culture and Crops.

The Grape Culture and Crops.
We have taken some pains to accer-
tain the grape prospects of our State
this year, and we are glad to learn the
yield is very fine and great additional
labor bestowed upQAvineyards. Last
year they were good, but this will be
far in advance. A few years ago and
a vineyard in Tennessee was regarded
As a hazardous experiment. Now they
are no longer experimental tests, they
are grown, full grown successes, to
gladden. the hearts Of all, especially of
thOe reaping such rich harvests of
profits. We know of one in Giles
County owned by friend, A. Cox
Esq, which we would rather own
tnan the richest cotton plantation in
the State. Those who at first looked
upon bis efforts with misgiving and
doubt now concede him more enter
terising and sagacious than any Other
citizen of the county. He branched
out into grape growing and fruits, and
he will lead the way in this new field
of development, and is keeping pace
with the science and demands of this
new enterprise. He wins the success
he deserves; and we hope Others will
take note of him and profit by his
success. Tennessee ought TO be the
vineyard of America.
Since writing the foregoing we have
read the following communication from
friend Cox published in the Agricultu-
raj department of the Union and
american with the comments Of that
edit r, with the letter we commend to
the attention OF our readers:
GILES COUNTY FRUIT GROWERS ASSO-
CITATION.
We take pleasure in directing our
readers to the sujoined letter from Mr..
A. Cox of Giles county, who has done
and is doing so much to stimulate the
culture of grapes and other fruits in the
State. We hope to be present at the
exhibition. We can conceive of nc
place where 80 much valuable and re-
iiuble information in regard to fruit
culture can be so quickly and so easily
obtained. The exhibition last yea
was a triumphant success, and fore
shadow, d the high position which the
State is destined to reach as f,ui;
growing section. We should like Ia
see all Nashville turn out to see this
display of fruits, and while, We en-
courage industrial pursuits by eXhi.
billions at the capital, let us foster n d
stimulate our products by grand eNhi-
billions in the country:
PULASKI, June II, 1S72-The Giles
County Fruit Growers Society aIe now
actively engaged in making prcpara-
tiOD for their annual exhibition OF
] al
open ON the 18th aud close on the 18th
of August, 1872, al Pulaski. Tie splen-
did success that crowned their last eX
position, together with the present
charming prospect for large rps oi all
kinds, have inspired them with Won
derful vitality, and unlimited conf
dence in their ability to produce the
finest exhibition of the kind ever at.
tempted in the South. This inspiration
i not alone confined to the Society, but
is caught up by our country people
generally, and a popular enthusiasm i;
felt for the enterprise that will securt
for it the grand success confidently eX-
pected. On last Saturday the Society
completed their list of committees, al
of which is composed of ladit and gen
tlemen whose known tastes and ncrg,
eminenily qualify them for the posi-
lions. A large building, $50 f ct by 81
has been rendered by the enterpri>ins
firm of Hill & Miller of this place, to-
gether with all the grounds necessary
for the Horticultural Garden, ice Ct cam
s ,da founts, etc. The building is
within three hundred feet OF the
Public Square, and will he fitted W
and ventilated in such manner u, Il
secure the comfort of the visitors, ana
enhance the beauty Oft eXhib ton. II
| a word nothing is to be done by La YES
but perfection in taste and arrange
ment is to be as neary approach. d Il
possible.
1t is expected that arrangements vii
be made for halt fair with the railroads
| and that speci,l trains will be- run
| |, aving Nashville early in the morn
ing and return after the close Of TIL,
exhibition at night of the same day
Allow me to say at this point that in,s
much a the people of Giles, almost t.
| a man, women and child, visited tn
| Nashville Industrial EXl Osition au,
were so delighted with what they saw
| they claim the privilege OF entertain
| ing thousands of the citizens Of Nash
| vile together with the thousands eX
pected from ether sectiOus Of tin
country. They feel as though they
had a special claim on Nashville citi
zens, and they hope inasmuch as the.
| contributed so largely to the number {
visitors to your Exposition, that the.
will not be denied the pleasure of seein:
your citizens here in large numbe' S
The fruit crop in this country prom
ises an abundant yield, especial.
| grapes. | never saw such prospec
for grapes the vines are utterly load
ed' from the ground to the tops. Frui
| growers from Northern States ant
foreigners are visiting my vineyard
almost daily, all of whom say the.
never saw such quantities of grapes OF
vines in Europe or this country. The.
also unite in saying that the success o
grape culture in Tennessee is establish
cd beyond all question, and that on
soil and climate impart richness ant
fineness Of aroma to wines made her
that is rarely attained in the wine DIS
tricts of Europe. Truly the day ViI
come when Old Bacchus will have f
yield his "thrysus to the new king il
America" a. Cox.