Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1873-06-20

Since Mother Eve tasted the Golden Pippin,
Horticulture has been pursued by man, with
more or less success, corresponding in some
degree to the state of civilization and en-
lightenment of the different nations and peo-
pie Of the earth.
Roman writers mention twenty-five varie-
ties of the apple cultivated by them, and
there is kind of grating, called the Pliny
graft, and also the Aristotle graft. This
shows the great antiquity of grating, as a
means of disseminating the more desirable
kinds Of fruit among the aucients. The graft
ing, altering and planting Of fruits, was writ
ten on by British writer in 1902 but it had
then arrived to all the perfection Of the pres.
ent day.
The labors and writings of Mr.. Knight,
Of celebrity in horticulture, Cox, IN his
"Views Of Fruit Trees" published ia 1917,
Lindley, Kenrick, Thompson, Downing, Thom-
as, Cole, Wilder, Elliot, Barry and others,
have given such definite instructions and di-
rections for the propagation and culture Of
fruit, in every detail, that all may read and
learn. They have been Of incalculable ad-
vantage to the fruit-grOwers of America, in
sitting from thousands Of varieties Of apples
and other fruits, those most worthy of cultiva.
ton. Sothoroughly has this subject been treat
ed upon by these authors, that nothing new OF
original can be said upon it. Hence shall
attempt nothing in this short paper, but a
slight review of those points in orchard man.
agement which seem Of Importance to the
practical fruit-growers.
The apple is more highly esteemed, than
any other fruit in the temperate zone
The species of crab from which all our
sorts of apples have originated, is wild in
most parts of Europe. The colonists from
that country brought the seeds here, and the
tree has long been fully naturalized. The
soil and climate of the U. s. seem perfectly
adapted to its growth, aud it is stated by
high authority that the American apple is
not surpassed by any in the world.
The Newtown Pippin, raised on Long
Island and the banks of the Hudson River
is the standard Of excellence as n winter
apple, and brings the highest price in the Co.
vent Garden Market, London, where it il
said to be as well known, as a "note on the
Bank of England"
In country 30 well adapted to the apple
and where homestead is SO easily obtained
we may all plant trees with moral certainty
Of enjoying the fruits of our labor
1t is not the agriculturists and horticul
turists alone who are interested. A few
well selected apple trees, set in the garder
or yard Of the professional man, the mer
chant or mechanic, will often furnish all O
that fruit his family will require during tn
year. He may thus not only enjoy tn
pleasure of cultivating his own fruit, but re
alize some profit pecuniarily.
The various uses Of the apple render it Al
almost indispensable production, the Garlic
sorts coming into use in July, while the lates
varieties can be kept till that season returns
gives us this fruit in perfection during tn,
entire year. As dessert fruit, it is mucl
esteemed by all, and for tho kitchen its plac,
could not be supplied by every other frui
in the temperate climate.
Analysis shows the nutritive properties O
the apple to be nearly equal to those of tn
potato, and richer in those properties tina
go to make brain and muscle. The littl,
care required in its culture renders it a choaI
food for stock. | have fattened my pOrl
largely on apples for several years past, anC
can testify to their value. Mich cows d
well when fed judiciously with them. Moth
ing is better for colt than a feed once
day Ofapples. 1t supplies the place of gree
summer feOd, gives his coat glossy appear
ance, and induces rapid growth,
Location, sc.
The apple tree will grow and bear som
fruit on great variety of soils, but dee
sandy loan ofa calcareOus or limestone ma
ture seems adapted to its wants. Land il
condition to raise good crop of corn will d,
well to set an orchard upon. In selecting
trees from the nursery, de not take too Ol,
or large ones. Haste is not speed in this di
reotiOn. Young stOcky trees, three or fOu
years from the graft and five or six feet high
with vigorous shoots to form a round and we'll
balanced head, are worth much more thai
older and larger ones