Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-02-12
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JorTINGs ny THE wAYsIDE.
Yong. PA. Jan. IS. 1875.

ans, Esq. President of the York Co. Agr.
Society, welcomed the Society with spicy
speech, hoping that mutual profit would
be the result of its sessions.
Prof. Heiges accepted the invitation in
behalf Of the society; also referred to the
lethargy formerly manifested in this part
of the State, but was very glad to note an in
creasinginteres in the subjcct Of fruit grow
ing. He saidit was far more profitable than
farming, and referred to one Cherry tree
that yielded larger income (expense OF cul-
tivation cOnsidered) than one acre Of wheat;
that two canning establishments in this vi
entity purchased the last season 500 bushels
of cherries at SO per bushels, and as many |
more bushels were sold at this market-a
city of about $4,000 inhabitants. His re-
marks were to the point and we'll calculated
to awaken still greater interest in fruit
growing, not only as remunerative busi-
ness, but in producing something which
promotes health.
Minutes OF the preceding meeting
we're then read and approved and Off
cers for the ensuing year duly elected. Jo-
siah Hoops, Esq, of West Chester and cor
respondent of the N. Y. Tribune, urged the
necessity OF earnest action in behalf of an
exhibition at the Centennial, and II commit
tee was duly appointed for that purpose.
Also committee to examine and report
fruit on exhibition. The meeting then adj
journed till evening.
Convention met at o'clock p. NJ, when
Thos. Meehan, editor of Gardner's Monthly,
and Agricultural editor of the Philadelphia
Press made some very pertinent remarks on
the culture and pruning OF fruit trees used
the scrapings Of the streets, bitches and
fence corners for top dressing or mulch,
which rendered his trees very healthy
thrifty and fruitful. BY constant pruning
when the limbs were small he made per
feet tree which produced large and delicious
fruit.
l. NJ. Engle, OF Marietta, read an inter-
esting article OH hedges, showing, concu-
sively that farmer could make his line
fences far easier, cheaper and more dura-
be with hedges than any other material,
and recommended the Usage Orange for
| StHClhl USE
Adjourned at 10 o'clock p NJ. to meet
in Washington Hall at 81 o'clock the fol-
lowing morning.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment
when two essays were read on Peach Cul
ture by Casper Miller and Israel Garrett
son, which was followed by very spir-
tied discussion, participated in by Mcssrs.
Lint of York county, Garretson, OF Ad-
ans, Engle of Lancaster, Carter OF Chester,
and others. The Peach borer was roughly
handled and effectually routed by remov-
ing the earth from around the roots OF
the trees and applying wood ashes. Mu-
riate OF Pottassia produces the same effect,
which can be purchased for "a cents per
pound, costing from SS to $40 per acre.
Trees budded to the choicest varieties OF
fruits, had lasted longer and bore more
regular crops than seedlings, planted along
.de and receiving the same treatment (;
should be thoroughly cut back, annually,
which ensures more healthy tree, and
better bearer. In speaking of varieties,
Hale's early with most planters rot badly
and is worthless. A Baltimore dealer pur-
chased a crop OF Hale's from farmer and
paid 500, jlst as the peaches commenced
ripenng and ate the cnti,e crop himself,
only eight out Of the whole crop maturing.
Early Beatrice proved fine as far as tested.
Late Crawford By some was considered the
standby. Prof Heiges spoke highly of a
new peach called President Grant thought
. it would prove valuable acquisition
Josiah Hoops, Of West Chester, read an es-
say on the variety and culture Of Ever.
, : greens, which contained much valuable
information, after which he answered salts
factorily many questions asked by the
7! members, regarding the pruning, the vari
= cites he thought hardy and advisable tC
plant, &c.
The Hall was exceedingly cold and over
! coats were by no means uncomfortable
= Adjourned to meet at the Court House at
! o'clock p. NJ.
l. Afternoon session. Various insects, rem
edes, &C., we're discussed. Prof Heige
V exhibited a worm resembling tape worm
: preserved in diluted alcohol, which meas
/ ured nine inches in length, taken from tn
u core OF an apparent sound apple. Th
: Curculio received its full share Of abus
q for it's ravages on fruit. As remedy Pro-
I Heiges used Whale Oil soap, applying
!, y with Hydropult in the morning, occa
II sionally, and Immediately after shower
l. from the time the blossoms fell till tn
; fruit was beyond injury, with perfect sue
: cess Had ia fine Nectarine Plums, &c, a
the most fastidious could desire, while hi
ncighbor on trees few rods distant, ha
none, all being stung and prematurel
J. dropped; has practiced this treatment tw
< years in succession with perfect success.
J. The growing of Pears was then consio
cred, when Standards and Dwarfs both ha
!, their advocates, and both had succeede
j. equally well for those who had given thel
oi trees the proper culture, and were coHsid
N cred a safe and sure investment for farm
n ers to plant largely of this fruit, as the
d were sure Of annual crops, which sell reao
re lily at good prices. j. Is. Jones, OF ltochc'
10 ter, \. Y, recommended planting Dwar
# ten feet apart, each way, and plantin
o Raspberrics or Currants between the row
70 which would bring from $3.50 to $500 pc
4 acre, and last till the trees were old enoug
4 to produce large crops. To manure larg
Z orchards would SOW Rye in the fall an
s. plow under in the spring, then SOW cor
n. and plow in towards fall.
Q Mr. Carter, who manages the exper
" mental farm near Philadelphia, remarke
lr that thorough management in fruit grow
Il ing, as well as in farming, would alway
d pay. Adjourned till evening.
i Met at 7 o'clock p. NJ, when the con
h mittee on Fruit reported, which was mei
ger show for the Keystone State.
10 Growing of grapes was then made topi
n of discussion.
g. Question:" Why do they crack"
At Mr.. Purple said it was owing to extrem
re dry weather. BY frequent showering wit
r a waterproof the difficulty could beobyiateC
t. Next" Does the growing of fruit pa
a better than farming, for series Of years?
,e Mr.. Meehan said the fruit grower
If around Philadelphia were buying out til
n. farmers and planting the farms with fru
,f which was conclusive evidence to him ths
a it paid much better than farming.
10 Resolutions were then passed thankin
q the President for his labors in behalf of til
a Society, and the citizens of York for thei
e. kindness, &c. The meeting then adjoume
o. sine die. More anon from