National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-03
POTOMAC FRUIT-GRowERs.
Msroh heating Of the Associatiou.

March Meeting Of the Association.
This society met on Tuesday, the I'd instant, at
the Board Of Trade rooms, a good number being
in attendance, q. TiIlinghsm, president, in the
chair; DR.. Snodgrass, secretary. On motion, A.
H. Raymond, Thomas L. Hume and S. A. H.
McKtm were elected members OF the society.
APPLES.
The tables were ornamented by several eollec-
tiOns Of hnelypreserved apples, in good crisp con-
ditioD.
the spice apple the Ortley, the Esopus pippin and
John BramhaI exhibited the spitzenberg and
Major H. O. Williams exhibited beautiful speci-
mems Of the Tewksbury Winter-blush, In the most
perfect condition.
was the subject appointed at the last meeting, for
discussion at this time; and Major H. q. WILL
iams was appointed TO open the discussion with
q paper on apples But being unable, from i'll
health, to attend, he sent his Offering Of apples,
and paper, which was read by the secretary; in
which be spoke Of the Potomac region as one Of
the most favorable for growing most kinds Of
fruits; saying that trees here were never killed
by winter afrosts; and submitted q list Of what
he believed the best apples for this region. The
paper thus read was ordered on file to be printed
with the minutes.
The President also read an interesting paper
on the apple-saying there are two classes Of
orchards one for amateurs, and one for CONNER
cial purposes; and these required a somewhat diff
ferent selection Of apples, the first sought what
VARIETIES OF APPLIES.
Judge Gray spoke highly in favor of the Jer-
sey Sweet, as good both for the family and stock.
He also commended the Winesap,th the Lady apple,
and the LmbertWiR.
The president said that the failure Of the apple
crop in some locations was caused BY the previous
cold season.
The sowing OF orchards to grass and making
sod was both advocated and opposed by members;
with some 1t had been successful with others not.
Mr.. Henry, from Delaware, spoke we'll Of the
Roman Stem only It will not hang on the tree
till matured; he also commenced the Carthouse
apple.
GLIDING, among some others, the Abram, Ed
wards Early, Red Astrscan, Early Harvest, Ro-
mantle, Roman Stem, Jersey Sweet, Maiden's
Blush, Sour BouRh, Summer PesrmRin, Lowell,
Winesap, Wine apple, Smiths Cider, Timber
tWig, Rawle's Janett, Golden Russell, TeWksberry
Blush, Sweet Winter, Paradise, York Imperial,
Fall Plppin, Ben Davis Smoke House, Abe
marie Eippin, and some others.
Mr.. Munson, the old nursery man, also ap-
proved this list, as most suitable for cultivation
in this region.
The secretary said the absence OF forests. the
scarcity Of timber, was one case Of the failure Of
fruit in some sections.
Major King thought that II the limbs on the
trees pretty Close orchards would bear better,
and recommending the planting trees near each
other.
Mr.. Needham believed in shading the ground
mulch TO aid growth and bearing.
Col. Hiram Pitts mentioned the experience Of
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need and beneht Of forest shelter to orchards in
securing fruitfulness. The protection Of timber
secured good crops when others failed. He was
not in favor OF seeding orchards TO grass, but
making hog pastures Of them, and letting hogs
run and root In them; they destroy and dig out
the grubs and other insects, and stir up the soil
MI. Chase referred to the plan Of VIM. Saun-
ders in growing peas, seeding and leaving the
land in six feet strips, cultiVating between the
Judge Gray referred to the great success and
York, where the forests we're nearly all cut away
and thorough culture prevails.
The secretary said more care and watchfulness
TO secure uniform good crops OF fruits.
ID. y. Munson thought careful selection, proper
adaption and thorough culture would succeed.
The various friends present Of different farmers
papers at this time offered opportunities for sub.
scribing. The Fruit Recorder, the Maryland
Farmer, and the american Farmer were repre-
sented.
The fine fruits on the tables were now tasted,
and sdIudged first rate, crisp and juicy for this
time Of year.
Major King read paper on the ounce, which
was ordered on file and printed with the minutes.
Colonel Curtiss spoke OF the exhibitions and
prosperity Of the Maryland Horticultural Society
which he had attended.
The president announced as the subject for dis
cussion at the next meeting the culture and Vari-
cites Of the
and designated Col. Hiram Pitts to open the sub
ject with paper, which he will do. The pear is
fruit deserving Of more attention than it now re-
ceiVes in this section.
April next when the society Will be glad to see
as many Of the public present as may desire to
come.
peaehes-the Alexander and Amsden's June
which he is cultiVating, said to be the earliest
known.