Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1877-02-02
JOTTINCsBYT TmEwAYsIDE


WEsT CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 25, 1877.
DEAN AL;-This long protracted
silence was caused hy sickness, which pre-
vented my usual Ramblcs." Soon ma
was on my pins left Northern Ohio with
its huge snow drifts, and first halted at
Lancaster, Pa, to attend the meeting OF
the Pennsylyania Fruit Growers Society,
which convened there on the 18th inst.
Well, at that time the impurities Of that
circulating medium called blood, began to
be developed on my wrist, which proved
to be a corbuncle, and from that day Till
the present, my right hand member has
been my favoriie pet aud constant care
both night and day. Such are the ills Of
life.
But TO the proceedings OF Fruit Growers
not in detail but mere mention here and
there There was fine display of fruit
among which was plate Of very large
lemons. Also % varieties of apples from
Ontario, Canada. Fine specimens. Sew
ernl very interesting essays were read on
the various kinds Of fruit, recommending
in strong terms the profits Of more extern
sive planting, methods of cultivation, &c.
The Codling Moth was severely handled
for his depradations and various methods
described whereby the little victims could
be caught. Jacob Stauilcr, grent cuto-
mologist proposed mildcr means. Would
use a liquid we'll swcctcd in the evening
and place lamp to light them to the fatal
dish. Yet after all the devices for the de-
struction OF these pests so annoying to fruit
growers they will still continue their nat
ural avocatons and destroy much fruit
The peach worm too, underwent the hash
treatment OF being hunted from his retreat
at the roots of the peach trees with n sharp
knife, and subjected to all sorts OF abuse
for its evil doing. Mr.. Meehan of Gardner's
Monthly, gave an interesting description Of
various kinds of weeds, methods OF de.
struction, &c. Mr.. Stnuffer, the entomolo-
gist was also great Botonist and exhibited
twolarge volumes ofdrawings Of insects and
weeds, which added much valuable infor-
nation. Mr.. Meehan said he had letters o.
enquiry regarding a weed called the AVIAN
derimg widow and asked Mr.. Stauffer "lf
he knew any SUCH" said he had heard of
weeds in connection with widows, and OF
grass widows, but had never encountered
the wandering widow. Mr. StaufTer re-
fered to his books and found the cut of the
Mourning widow" which seemed to ell
the bill.
The apple borer was then introduced to
this august body. The easiest and most ef-
fectual remedy was from the experience of
Mr.. Meehan, who applied Linseed Oil with
paint brush to the trunks of the trees,
early in the Spring. Said the oil would
run to the root of the tree and remain more
or less through the season, and he thought
a sure remedy. The session continued two
days and evenings and was very pleasant
and profitable. Adjourned to meet again
in one year at William sport, Ia.
Very little snow here compared to lake
region. Streets and sidewalks nre very icy
and pedestrians are obliged to walk on slip
perry places If they walk out on business
or pleasure, hut can't say they all stand
on slippery places, for there are many down
falls. Butter, too, has a downward tend
ency and is now only 45 to 80 cents in
stead of 90 to 50 cents per pound. Poultry
10 cents per pound, eggs 45 cents per dozen,
which seem to Indicate loud remark,
"hands of" handle with care"
Jan. 27.-Came to lInvre De Grace Ice
in the Susquehnnna River at this place l5
to Is inches thick. But very li'Ilc snow
on the ground, and very poor slcighing.
In many places none at all. Weather mild
and thawing fast.
Hoping may be able to give my iot-
tings more regular, in future,
| remain as ever, RAMBLER.