Northern Ohio journal. [volume] (Painesville, Ohio) 1872-1896, 1873-07-12
FIELD AND GARDEN.
Ea.ted by NJ. Il. BATEHAM.

PLENTY of rain has fallen in this Lake
Shore region as elsewhere, the past ten
days; rather too much for some of the
fiat and clayey fields of corn, etc. On
dry and sandy soils the corn has im-
proved wonderfully = potatoes also,
where not much damaged by the bugs.
Late sown oats and grass are much
benefited, but some fields of oats and
wheat are beaten down by winds and
rains.
THE POTATO BUGS
do not seem to thave Matched very rapid |
ly since the rains, and where reasona-
BILE efforts have been made to combat |
them their ravages are not very noticea-
BILE; so that it is hoped little more
perseverance aud Paris green will most |
lv save the potato crop. I
SUMNER CATERPILLARs.
These little pests that make their ap-
pearence about this time. on pear and
other fruit trees about our gardens,s spin
ming fine web as they devour the
leaves, should at once be destroyed
when seen. or they will multiply about
as fast as the potato bugs. The surest
way to kill them is to strip off the nests
by hand and crush them under foot.
THE PEAR CROP.
Some large pear trees, in this vicinity,
are bearing full crop of fruit while
apple trees are mostly barren, and peach
trees killed. Around Cleveland, also,
pear trees are bearing better than apple
or any other, excepting sour cherries.
We have noticed, for some years past,
that pears are the most Rliable of
orchard fruits, and if our soil was not
too sandy, we would replant our orch
ards with pears instead of peaches for
the markets. Farmers and others will
plant more pears, for family use, when
they learn more about their good quali-
ties.
A VISIT TO COLUMBUS.
Every citizen of Ohio-every tax pay
er mt least, has personal and pecuniary
interest in Columbus, our Capital city;
and it would be well if every such man
could make an occasional visit of inspec-
ton to the various public institutions at
that place, for the founding and main
tainence of which so much of the peO-
pies money is annually expended. Such
inspection cannot fail to increase mans
State pride and expand his soul, and we
know of no better remedy for hypocon-
driacs and grumblers. We speak from
experience when we recommend this for
farmers and fruit growers who find the
burden of tax paying pretty heavy for
these times, and are inclined to censure
the Legislators for what seem to be Law
ish expenditures of money on these
State institutions.
Columbus itself is fast becoming a
large and beautiful city, increasing
rapidly in population, manufactures,
rail roads and other facilities of growth
and prosperity. Having in former times
resided there for twenty years, we take
pleasure in noticejng these things,
thoughiwe can not speak of them in de-
tail, as our speeialty:is matters pertaining
to agriculture.
THE OHIO AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE
is at length assuming tangible existence
On beautiful farm, just north of the
city, spacious aud handsome buildings
are being erected, and that well-known,
staunch friend of agriculture, DR.. N. S.
Townsend of Lorain Co., is on hand as
chief Manager and superintendent. Prof
f. Orton, late of Antioch College and
member of the Geological corps has
been appointed President, and the Trus-
tees are actively canvassing for the suit
able men to make up the faculty of Pro-
fessors-intending if possible to open
the institutition for pupils the coming
fall.
THE COMING STATE FAIR.
We found Secretary Kiippart and his
clerk actively at work mailing copies OF
the list of premiums and regulations for
the next State Fair, which is to be held
ut Mansfield, the first five days of Sep
tember. Every person desiring a copy
of this list can obtain it by dropping q
line to the Secretary. The arrangements
for the fair are:.very liberal and com.
plete and there is reason to believe il
will be one of the finest exhibitions eyel
held in the State.
THE FRUIT CROPS
in the central and southern parts of the
State are better than here ut fhe north
In few localities, on high grounds al
the extreme southern border, along the
Ohio river, it is said there are some
peaches; and there is fair show o.
grapes in about one-third of the State
with good crop of pears in most parts
where there are trees. The apple croI
will be light everywhere, and most OF
the fruit, no doubt, will be defective ant
wormy.
A FRUIT PRESERVING COMPANY
was recently organized and incorpora
ted at Columbus, with capital of $40
900. On seeing its announcement, WI
naturally supposed it was perhaps ont
OF the Alden establishments. but OF
interviewing one of the corporators, VIZ
found it is intended chiefly for canning
fresh fruits, and is to be managed b,
several families of the Society of Friend
who have recently settled Il few mile
west of Columbus, near where we one
planted q fruit farm.
THE COLUMBUS NURSERY
is one of the live institutions of that re
gion, and one that in our estimation ha
been of immense benefit to the peopl
of Ohio ami many other states. Having
spent ten of the best years of our life il
its formation and extension, we natural
ly feel some pride in its continued pros
perity. 1t now occupies about 200 acre
compactly planted with young frui
trees and other nursery stock, givin
evidence by its culture and growth tina
the proprietor, r. G.. Hanford, is full
equal to his predecessor in skill and ell
ficiency as manager. We We're gratifie
also to learn that his sales were ever
year increasing, especially in the we;
and southwest, for which region hi
stock is found especially adapted.
PEAR TREES AS A SPECIALITY.