National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-03
FRUIT GROWERS,
Meeting of the Potomac Association.

Meeting Of the Potomac Association.
This association met on Tuesday, February 2
at Board Of Trade rooms, in Washington, d. e., .
fair number being in attendance; Z. WillinghAm
(president) in the chair, J. L. Snodgrass secre-
tary.
The secretary made statement in regard to the
absence of the last proceedings, not published in
THE REPUBLICAN, IS had been previously ar
ranged fer, which is In consequence Of the editors
of that paper having declined to devote unneo-
essary space TO the publication OF an uRnecesssr-
Mr. Needham thought it better return to the
EreniHg Star to publish the minutes, and his
was authorized to make such arrangement.
The bills OF the secretary for advertising notices
in two papers, of Sl.5o, was ordered paid.
On the table was new novel cooking uteusll,
called the model baker, invented in Indiana,
which attracted some attention, exhibited By
The Maryland Farmer, the American Farmer,
the EiYeside and Fruit Recorder we're all repre-
sented at this meeting.
Col. Curtiss proposed A. ]. Wedderbarn as q
new member, and he was unanimously elected.
Mr.. W. is publisher of The FirsSide.
The president read paper, in response TO his
interesting remarks on the use and growth Of the
apple generally. He spoke also Of the culture OF
me pear, and the modes Of Improving ana IN
fruit.
On motion, the thanks of the society were re-
turned to the president for his paper, and It was
ordered to be placed on file for publication with
Major King said he had not completed his paper
on the ounce, and would state what he had pre-
pared, and defer further statements to a future
meeting.
pear ounces were the usual and legitimate desig-
nations by which ounces are known, and was
answered by Major King that they are so known
and described. Judge Gray mentioned the orange
Mr. Munson said that what is called the apple
ounce is generally known as the orange ounce.
Mr.. u. NJ. p. King said he had seen the ounce
grow luxuriaBtly in sandy land On the Eastern
shore OF Virginia.
Mr.. Kickum had a fruitful bearing ounce tree
near his house upon which he pat large quanti-
ties of coal ashes.
Judge Gray thought growing that fruit was
not profitable. In a tree where his chickens
roasted he mad fair yield Of ounces, but there
was but little demand for them.
The discussion was continued atSCHe further
length, and was postponed for futher considera-
ton at another meeting.
Mr.. Needham suggested that Mr.. Calkins, OF N.
J.. was present, and that he desired to make some
remarks on fruit growing. He said that ounces
sold well, and brought good prices when brought
into market after peaches; bat early ones, COM
ing in with other fruits, are not profitable.
Mr.. PierSOn said he had received card from
Major Williams, asking that the culture Of ap-
Piles may be discussed at the March meeting, as
1t is very important subject. Ss-ordered.
The secretary asked that he have authority to
procure and send postal cards to kindred sOeie-
ties and clubs in our own neighboThood; which,
after some discussion, was referred to the exeea.
tive committee.
Dr. Rowland came in, and, upon call, read
paper on the decay, preservation and Keeping of
fruits. 1t contained much highly useful intorma-
ton. Fungi is the cause Of decay, and this can
he prevented by heating and by alright cold in
closures. He illustrated his remarks by hand
some pictures, plainly exhibiting the formation
and growth of spores Of fungi in its progress Of
deeOmpOsing the fruits or meats.
He further illustrated the subject with the mi
croscOpe. by showing portions Of apples under high
mRgnifyi1g glasses, which were in progress Of de-
cay. He also explained how to test whether our
Thermometers are correct and how to determine
if not. And he described a cold fruithOuse for
preserving fruit. in Battle Greek, Mich, Of large
eXtent-50 eco bushels capacity.
Col. Curtiss moved vote of thanks for DR.. How
lands paper and illustrations, and that it be
printed.
Stacy H. SnOwdoh exhibited some fue apples
on the table, which were admired and enjoyed by
the members-embracing several varieties.
Prof. Taylor said fungi, or fungus, is a para
site vegetable, growing and feeding upon decay
ing fruits and vegetables, by means Of their myce
hun, throwing out numerous spores and roOtlets.
Mr.. Hiram Pitts proposed William H. King as
a new member, and he was unanimously elected.
Mr.. Wedderburn made statement in regard to
the Potomac Agricultural Society,"" chartered
by the Legislature Of Notwithstanding 10 stock
and membership, Adjourned