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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05
How it Was Cultivated.

As Governor Drew has received
numerous letters from different parts
of the country asking him to give
the method Of cultivating corn and
the kind of fertilizers used, by which
he was enabled to produce one hun
dred and thirty bushels OF the afore-
said cereal, upon one acre OF land
last year, he has concluded, for the
benefit of all interested in such things
TO have published, a statement of
the manner of preparing the land,
and the kind of manures used, by
which he was enabled to produce the
above yield
"The land was common pine land
near the Withlacoochee river, in
Madison county, Florida, and had
been in cultivation about six years.
The land hasFa ebay szs5s0ls -abous-+aa
inches below the surface, and was in
ordinary condition. About the first
of January, 1878, the land was bro
ken up with two horse pillow, about
ten inches. This plow was followed
by a subsoil pillow, run IN the same
furrow as deep as one mule could
pull it. These two plowings broke
up the land thoroughly, fifteen inches
in depth. On or about the first Of
February, one hundred bushels of
cotton seed, and an equal amount of
stable manure, cOmposted, was spread
upon the land. These manures were
plowed in, about six inches in depth.
On the first of March, the land was
laid off as follows: One halt acre
was laid off in two and three feet
rows alternately ; about seventy-five
bushels Of cotton seed were placed
in the drill and light furrow turned
on it. The corn was then planted in
the drill, about twelve inches apart.
After the corn came up,it was thinned
out to two stalks in the hill. After
this, the corn received the common
ordinary cultivation, given corn in
this country, except that it was cul-
tivated with sweeps, and was plowed
rather shallow. The other half acre
was cultivated in the same way, e0-
cept that the land was laid off in rows
three feet apart. About the time
the corn was shooting to tsssel, there
was a severe drouth, that continued
for five weeks, which did not seem to
effect the corn in the least. Some
time in September, the corn was har-
vested, from the two different lots
and weighed. The result of the first
half acre, was seventy-fve bushels of
shelled corn, weighing 60 pounds to
the bushel. The second half acre
yielded fitty-five bushels, making a
total for the whole acre, of one hun
dred and thirty bushels Of corn y
-F2orid50n.
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West India PlumS.
Concluded next week.

Among the several varieties Of the
Achrds, or wild plum of the West
Indies, are the sapodilla plum (Achra
Sop0tG), and the mammee sapota
(Achras manamoSa), which are the
only varieties producing fruit worthy
of note. These are considered very
choice, and are cultivated largely in
the West Indies for the sake OF their
fruit.
Perhaps the mammee sapota pro-
duces the choicer fruit of the two, but
so far, it has not proved quite as hardy
here as the sapodilla plum. 1 think
it will require slight protection
from frost and wind while young and
tender, but after few years growth
it will succeed without protection of
any kind.
The severe winds and heavy trosts
here this Winter have not materially
injured my small plants, though they
have been somewhat damaged F;
enough to cause the leaves to fall and
the terminal Shoots to die. But the
main stems are still fresh and green,
and show every sign Of putting forth
new leaves so soon as the weather
becomes little warmer.
This tree is of a much smaller
growth than the sapodilla and is very
handsome, producing bright cream
colored flower, and is, like all others
of the family, an evergreen. The
fruit is about as large as a medium
sized pear and much the same form
the color being a rich brown, and the
pulp resembling ounce marmalade
with a delicious and delicate flavor.
The sapodilla plum is tall, straight
tree reaching considerable height
without branches and producing
beautiful white bell shaped flowers
The fruit is similar to that Of the
mammee sapota, both in size aud
quality, and like the perslmmon, is
not very agreeable to the taste until
thoroughly ripe.
This fruit seems TO be quite hardy
here, 50 far as l have tested 1t, and
think it will prove quite as hardy
and as we'll adapted to California as
the Japan persimmon.
The small, one and two-year-old
plants, which have, stood the severe
winds and the freezing weather this
Winter remarkably well, much better
than the mammee sapota, not having
lost all of their leaves and even yet
are in quite vigorous condition.
feel greatly encouraged 50 far with
this variety ofthe West Indian plums
The melon pawpaw( Cmicapapavd)
l fear is growing to prove failure
tor all the plants | have were SO badly
injured by the frost, that they have
ali died except one, which was frozen
nearly to the ground and l fear will
never recover. l am sorry, for it is
very delicious fruit and would
make quite an acquisition to our fruit
list hope it will prove better than
| expect.-ChdS. Il. Reed IN Rwul
Press.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

MurIaGe OF pOGdSu- OOO lDo
Superphosphate of lime. 800 lbs
Nitrate OF Soda. 1UU lOS'
This mixture distributed over an
orchard of 500 bearing trees, must
afford profitable returns if the soil is
poor or exhausted from long bearing.
it will unquestionably be well when
muck is used in orchards, to change
the humic acid by the addition to the
pile of quick lime. Two bushels OF
recently burnt lime to the cord OF
muck will in large degree neutralize
the acid, forming soluble humate OF
lime, and render the compost much
more effective. Lime must be always
applied to soils in its caustic state. as
the oarbonic which rapidly forms
from absorption of carbonic acid
from the air, is an inSoluble sub
stance.
This whole subject Of orange cul-
ture is exceedingly interesting, and l
only regret that time and strength
do not permit me to treat it in an ex-
tended manner. I hope to be able,
before returning to Boston, to meet
the cultivat ors of Florida at some
point and discuss the agricultural in
terests of the State in fuller and
more satisfactory manner. - James
r. Nichols, IN Jacksonville SIN and
Press.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05
Analysis Of the Orange.

Before leaving Boston in January,
careful and extended search was made
through the chemical literature of the
last twenty years, with the view Of
finding some analysis Of the orange
fruit, but no complete and reliable
work OF the kind was found. Doubt
less such analysis has been made,
but We failed to find it on record.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05
The Higgens SeedIess Lemon.

II. N. Higgins Of San Diego, has
produced seeding lemon, that is
regarded by experts as a new and
distinct variety Of great excellence.
Seven years ago he planted the seeds
of barrel of rotten lemons, received
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05
FOR FLORIDA

For, through Tickets to Fernandina, Jack.
sonvllle, st. Augustine, sanford,- Enterprise,
And intermediate landings on the ST
Johns river and interior points in Florida.
by steamship to savannah, and thence bv
railroad or steamboat, apply to WM. T..
JAMES General Agent,
Philadelphia Southern Mail S S. Co.
Pier 22 South Delaware Ave. Phil
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

Inc gfamme is aDOuJ IIIeen grains
apothecary's weight therefore the
weight of the orange was not far
from eight ounces.
The important points noticeable In
these results, SO far as orange culture
is concerned, relate to the ash consti-
tuents of the fruit. 1t is, however,
quite interesting to learn how enor-
mously water predominates in each
distinctive part. In the skin we find
more than three-fourths pure water,
in the pulp 81 per cent, and in the
seeds SO per cent. The pulp may be
.4etsaea- .consistp of s-mass of. water,
through NhichIis diffased about 9 per
cent. of sugar and acid.
1t is also interesting to learn that
nearly one-half Of the saccharine
principle is pure cane sugar. l had
supposed that this principle was
wholly glucose or grape sugar, and
also, l had supposed the acid Of the
fruit was mallic, without the citric,
but we find the two acids present in
about equal proportions. The entire
amount of water in the whole orange
is rising IS per cent. The percent.
age OF ash Is 2.33, which is smaller
than has been supposed. In 100
pounds Of the fruit the soil is called
upon TO supply only two and one
third pounds of inorganic matter, or
ash. A box OF oranges, holding 200
averaging halt a pound each, robs the
soil OF only two and one-third pounds
OF ashes, while it is known that the
same weight or the tobacco plant
robs 1t OF nearly, or quite, twenty
pounds of ash.
In the ash is found the nutritive
principles which are needed in the
soil, in order at the orange may
thrive in its greatest luxuriance. All
other parts OF the fruit are manutact-
ured from water and the atmosphere,
which are furnished gratuitously in
abundance. AS shown by the anal.
ysis, potash stands first in impor-
lance as the food of the orange. 1t
constitutes more than 80 per cent. Of
the entire ash material; next comes
lime, % per cent; and next phosphor
ic acid, IA per cent. Soda and mag
nesia occupy lower position, both
together equaling in weight the phos-
phoric acid.
1t is evident as shown by these re-
suits, that the orange is well calcul-
ated to sustain spontaneous or unalded
nutrition on fair soil for large
number of years, and is, therefore,
one OF the most satisfactory and prof
liable crops that can be grown upon
the soil OF Florida. 1t will, however,
greatly profit by supplied nutrition,
and ashes, or some other forms Of the
potash clements, must exert a decided
influence in increasing productiveness
and superior size of fruit. A COM
bination iii which the potash and
phosphoric acid clements predomi-
nate will prove best adapted as tertil-
izers for orange orchards. A com
bination like this / viii venture to
suggest : I11
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The AGR1CULTUR1sT, reaches
all parts of the United States, the
West Indies, and Europe. What a
medium for advertising.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

With the view of ascertaining the
chemical nature of the fruit, analysis
was made early in January of an or
ange purchased in Faneuil Hall mar
ket, Boston, alleged to have been
grown in Florida, with the following
results
The orange was of medium size,
apparently ripe, and was selected as
a fair representative of considerable
quantity IN the hands OF the dealer.
The results OF the analysis were as fol-
lows:
The skin weighed SIS grams, which is %. pr ct.
The seeds weighed 10 grams which is 2.84 pr ct.
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Philadelphia Southern
MAIL
STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
SAVANNAH LINE.


Steamship .Juniata.
Capt. j. W. Catherine.
Steamship Wyoming.
Capt. Jacob Teal
These first-class and finely appointed
steamers ply regularly between PhiladeI-
phia and Savannah, leaving each port on
Saturday, connecting at Savannah with
Central Railroad Of Georgia.
Atlantic & Gulf Railroad
and Florida Steamers.
Through Passage Tickets and Bills of
Lading issued for all principal points
south and southwest. at rates as low as the
published rates of competing lines.
t5y Through tickets from Savannah to
New York, including transfer of passen-
gers and baggage from steamers wharf to
railroad depot ut Philadelphia can be oh
tanned of the agents Of the Line at Savan-
nah.
Superior Cabin and stearage accommo-
datlons. Apply to or address
WIN. l. JAMES, General Agent
Pier % South Delaware Avenue. PhiIad'ia.
VIM. HUNTER d SON.
100 Bay ST., Savannah
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

The gramme is about fifteen grains
apothecary's weight therefore the
weight OF the orange was not far
from eight ounces.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

GB We can only devote limited
space for advertising. Those who
apply first will get the benefit.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05
246.5 grams.

The pulp,in 100 parts. con'd3 .3 grape sugar.
3.2 cane sugar.
10 free acid.
The free acid consists of mallic and cit
ric, in about equal proportions.
The ash constituents of the orange were
as follows, in 100 parts.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1879-03-05

loride sodium a trace.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
The ID Vcaux washing Ma
chimes.

The DeVeaux washing machines
are fast working their way into pub
lie favor among the ladies Of this city
and surrounding country. We know
of the machines being used in Elk
Point and vicinity for the last six
months that they are well spoken of
by different ones that have them,
who say they would not be without
them for double the money they
cost. They say the machines wash
without wasting soap making a muss
like washing with wash-board and
tub and other machines. They seem
to be giving entire satisfaction, and
the only objection urged at all, is the
washing and drying Of the machines
after use, yet they can be washed and
dried off in ten minutes OF less tima,
which win consume less time than
hopping up the floor and extra tubs
that washing otherwise would re-
quirc. Persons now using the ma
chimes say they are better than they
expected to find them, and express
themselves - well pleased. We
would advise u readers to try the
DeVeaux, and be convinced as to its
true merits.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
"A visit to the store or q. w.
1gcxgs.

The other day we took a stroll in
to the mammoth store ofC. w. Beggs
where we found the clerks busily en-
gagged doing up goods for customers.
The shelves on one side are filed
with a fine stock Of dress goods, Of
all kinds, ready-made clothing and
and any article wished for wear. On
the other side is a large and choice
stock Of groceries, queensware, be-
sides an immense stock of boots and
shoes. His general stock Of dry
goods and clothing is being contin-
ually added to, and new supplies
arriving each week to meet the de-
mand ofhis large trade. Another
new and very attractive feature about
the store is the large stock Of milli-
merry goods, which have been taste
fully arranged in a room in the rear
Of the main salesroom, fitted up ex-
pressly for that purpose. Mrs. Git
tie, one of the best milliners in the
west, has been engaged to take charge
of this department. The stock Of
hats, ties, feathers, ribbons, flowers,
and in fact anything one could wish
IN hat line is complete. The room
u ~tastefully arranged, and cannot
help but be wei patronized. A visit
to the store will well repay you for
the time. You can find just what
you want, and when in need Of any
thing from a paper of pins to a good
suit of clothes or q fine hat for your
self or wife do not fail to call.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
ELK POINT TOWNSHIP.
Facts and Figures of Interest
to Elk Pointers.

Through the kindness of d. w.
Davis, assessor ofths township, We
are able to give you some figures
this week that will certainly prove
interesting reading, and valuable for
future referance, if not for compari-
son with the assessments Of other
years. The township Of Elk Point
is the most important of any in the
county, for the reason that it con-
tains the largest town, where the
mercantile and manufacturing
wealth Of the county is conferred.
The taxes paid by the citizens of
this township is no small proportion
to the whole taxation Of the county
paid on merchandise, money and
credits, and even ON realty. Look at
the following figures and see for your
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

WITH all its bracing airs, young
hurricanes, uncertain billiards, fer
tile acres, herds of cattle and bright
prospects, Dakota fails to make some
cases of love run smoothly or etern-
ally bind the marriage ties. A few
days ago, report says, an elopement
occurred along the sandy banks of
the Sioux in Virginia township,
which is truly a strang piece of bust
ness. A buxom sister-in-law ap.
peared on the scene u few months
ago on a visit. She was II of those
kind Of girls that soon smile an in
nocent husband out of his wits and
heart, and he feels upset on gen.
eral principles. This sister-in-law
made love to her unsuspecting broth
er-in-law, and then fell in love her.
self. The wife seemed quite glad to
to have her husband so well pleased
with her sister, and smiled at their
"capers" until one morning she
awoke to find herself sister-m-law
instead of q wife. The buxon sister
and susceptible husband had quiet
ly left for parts unknown. The for
saken woman says she never suspec~
ted such proceedings, but will let
them 60. She shows her good sense
in doing SO, and she should 60 far
Their when she learns their address,
and write them a letter congratulate
ting them on their relations. In
time we expect to hear Of the mis-
guided idiots sneaking back asking
to be forgiven, promising to not do
SO any more. Things Of this kind
generally end hat way.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
Perennial.

MRs. Y2anIR and Mrs. Monroe
AhA1NE1y aftern1ap for their homes
in Minnesota. Thsissigit to Dakota
was one Of sadness.
w. H. Howard, Of Virginia town.
ship, was in the city : couple of days
this week on business. He did not
forget to remember the printer with
a healthy q g~reenback.
A. w. JAMESON, formerly Of this
city, but now Of Ackley, Iowa, spent
Sunday and Monday in Elk Point
visiting friends. He returned home
Tuesday.
r. j. WooDsrDE leaves tomorrow
for a visit Of few weeks at Eldora,
Iowa. Tommy Of late has looked
kind of solemn, and his most init
mate friends hint that he may pos
sibly have company back.
Mr.. ego. MYERS left on Monday
mornings train for home, but in
formed us that he would visit friends
in Jessup, Iowa, st. Joseph, Mo-, and
in Indiana on his way home. He
gays his visit here was quite enjoy
able, and our people were 10th to
see him leave. We trust he may con-
clude to sell his Ohio possessions and
become d resident Of this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
UNION COUNTY.
Statistics that are Worth q
Careful Perusal.

Below we are able to give you
some very interesting figures and
statistics of the wealth and industries
Of Union county. In agricultural
wealth this county need not fear a
comparison with the other counties
Of the Territory, and in good sub
stantial growth, it has not been ex-
celled by any. In this list we give
all but Elk Point township, the sta
tistics of which will be found in an
other article on this page. We be-
gin with
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

Summons.

Summons.
County Of Union. % 3adiciai District.
James n. Smith
Lycurgus II, Collins and Sarah
collins and Joseph Smith Jr
TIE 7s,tAr Of Dakota Ssxds GrsstA0.
To the above named defendant; You aFe hereby
summoned and required 10 anaWes the COM
pl INT n this act.on, ~hich vas He'd g. the nth
clerk Of the district court In and for the county
Of Union, Territory Of Dakota, ~ his On CO IN
the city Of Elk PoInt. In the ceuaty Of Union.
D.. 4. and . copy u which lie heEetn arnexeA eEd
and serve q copy Of your anewer on he sabscri-
bers ut their ONCE on main street in the city Of
Elk Point. Union Go. Dakota Territory.
within thIrty days after the service Of the sam.
mons on yo1 exclusive OF the day Of services. II
you fail 70 apsweE the complaint within that
tim the plalnttd will apply. 70 the cost for IN
relief dcmondSdi - the cosuplAfu!,
DAtsd q 9lk. Point, D. +. this 18th day u Jaa-
3, W. MILLRR,
P1elnt4e = Attorney.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

Miss HATTIE Davis, daughter Of
Mr.. ard Mrs. d. W. Davis, has en-
gagged the Gothland school for a sea-
son of five months, and will begin in
a few days. She is said to bea good
scholar, and viii no doubt meet with
success.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

DIR. J. G. Comfy met with a pain
full accident Saturday afternoon by
having his horse fall on him near
the Waldo farm. He got his left leg
pretty badly sprained. It will lay
him up for a few days.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07
First Publication April 80, 1871
=. ~. .M1Lk1R, sGsssv~sv.

CunaD
Territory Of pakota,
Fourth Judicial District Union County 7"
In the District Court within and for said Union
county.
Chas. NJ. Smith
VS.
Carl Johan arfvedson, C. II, McCor-
mick and b. J, Mccormick.
The Territory Of Dakota Sends Greeting.
To taar' yohan Arfvedson, C.. II. Mccormick
and L.. j. Mccormick, Defendants.
You are hereby summoned and re .uired to
answer the complaint cfthe above named plain.
tiff which was hled in the office of the clerk
of The District court In and for said
comfy at bi. ONCE in Elk Point, D. T.
on April 10th A. L. 1879, and . copy Of which
lie herewith served upon You, and to serve a copy
OF your answer upon the subscriber at his office
in the city Of Elk Point. Union co, d. T. within
thirty da. = after the serv &C of this summons
on You exclusive Of the day Of such service and
il you fail TO answer this complaint within that
time the plaintiff VIII apply to the court for the
relief demanded III the c mplaiDt.
Dated at Elk Point. d. I. thus 18th day of Alril,
A. ID. 1879.
T.. w. MILLER,
Plaintiff Attorney.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

For several weeks we have failed
to receive the Sioux Falls Times.
Probably the editor is explaining to
his readers how he happened to miss
fire when he tackled the COURIER,
and in doing so, thinks it best to
keep us from seeing his excuses.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

TooKER dropped down from Port
landville last week to see his family.
He was around among the boys try
ing to borrow q pair ofSunday trous-
err in order to make his wife think
him prosperous. Deception is not
purely female after all.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

We learn that a daughter of A. C.
Christy is quite sick with an attack
Of typhoid fever, and it is feared
that she will not recover. Not long
ago the family lost a daughter from
fever, and they have the symathy
ofthe community in their bereavmEt.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1879-05-07

DR.. w. J. CoNLY informs us that
he win build . tasty and substantial
fence around his residence lots this
season. His shade trees are not ex-
celled by many in the city. and he
is sure to have . pleasant home when
he gets the proposed improvements
finished.