The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1874-03-31
" ooa,awn Farmers i'm washington

WASHINGTON, March 30, 1874.
The "Woodlawn Farmers Club" of
Fairfax county, is one of the most flourish
ing and most intelligent body Of men and
women to be found in Virginia.
On last Saturday they held their regular
monthly meeting for March, on invitation,
al the residence Of J. w. Cox, ESQ.,, in this
CITY. The event was one full of interest and
enjoyment and largely attended by both
men and women.
Chalkley Gillingham, the president, oc-
cupied the chair. and n. w. Persons was
secretary.
After opening business, the critical
committee made instructive report on the
condition Of the farm of "our host"
The subject Of understanding was largely
discussed, and by nearly all present admit
ted to be an operation of great benefit to
farming prosperity.
A model for new invention to steer
steam and other ships was exhibited and
explained by Captain , the inventor,
and much admired as an ingenious and
handsome machine.
AT this point the host announced dinner,
when handsome and Dountiful meal was
enjoyed by the entire company.
Upon reassembling in the pleasant par
lors, various cheerful conversation was in
dulged, after which the subject of peaches
and peach trees was discussed. A mem
Der asked what were the best sorts to be
grown in Fairfax county. The president,
secretary, Warrenton Dillingham;, and
some others made suggestions in reply, and
finally gave the following names as desira.
BILE sorts: Troth's Early, Mixton Cling,
Smocks, Stump the World. Lagrange,
Crockett, and some others.
John Fl. King had had many years ex-
perience in fruit-growing /; thought high
and dry lands the best for peaches.
Warrenton Gilipgham SAID west and
north sides Of hills were most favorable for
fruit trees, as the sun would not strike
them so severely.
In answer to the question about the La
grange and Crockett peaches, D. S. Curtiss
answered that last fall quantity of these
two kinds were mixed together, and they
could not be distinguished, so near alike
were they in form, color and quality.
Several names were presented and elected
as new members of the society.
The subject of the Patrons of Husbandry
was suggested and discussed at some
length. David Ferris was not in favor of
the order, because it was a secret society
and in danger of becoming n political
party.
Warrenton Gillingbam spoke in favor of
it as necessity to help'the farmers to
protection against monopolies.
Hlman Troth asked il it was not in
danger of falling into the hands of design
ing persons or willy politicians and be
used for personal ends. 1t was said by a
member that already few scheming men
were beginning to contract for their own
gain.
On the request Of member, Colonel
Cnrtiss explained its high influence in an
educational and social point Of view, and
its power to aid the business operations of
the farmers.
Questions were asked as to farmers
rights to sell their products in the streets
of Washington, which elected some dis
cussiop, when, on motion, the chair APP
pointed committee, of which j. w. Cox
is chairman, 70 make inquiry and report
ut the next meeting.
Growing of corn and vegetables was de-
signated as the subject for consideration at
next meeting, and members requested to
come prepared to discuss the subject, with
presentation Oh experiments anu lacls, as
well as arguments.
After some routine business and appoint
ment Of critical committee. the society adj
journed to meet at the residence of S. Pull
man, on the 25th of April next.
At the close Of the club meeting, the
members of the new Potomac Boat Com
pany present assembled In the parlor to
hear report of the committee. liilman
Troth is president, and Captain Snowden
secretary. Colonel Daniels, N. w. Pier
sons, John Harrison, Ed. Mason, W. Wal
ton, and some others, are among the SUBJ
scribers and the appearances are highly
favorable and indicate that fine, substan-
tal new boat will soon bcs making regular
trips for the benefit of farmers and cl,i-
zens. POTOMAC.