Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-11-05
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Fruit Culture.

10 no part Oh TIC country cah We ~ |
for more reliable advice upon fruit cul-
tiyation than Western New York. the
names Of the pomologists of which are
as familiar as household words. Al a
late meeting of the Western New York
Horticultural Society the opening of the
question-box ELECTED the following dis
cussion:
First Question-What will prevent
ounces from dropping their leaves out
Of season!
Mr.. Woodward thought it might come
from blowing from trees, as he had
known of their falling under such treat
ment, and not when plowed towards
them.
Mr.. Hoag-Drop on low grounds I'M
der all kinds of cultivation, but not on
upland. 1t is preceded by black spot
on the leaf.
Mr.. N. Bogue had been informed that
copperas is remedy.
Mr.. Bronson-From his observation,
will drop on upland and others on low,
moist land.
President Barry-It has always been
claimed that salt is good for the ounce
Mr.. Crane has noticed that they blight
on rich, cultivated soil, but not on grass.
Second Question-What six varieties
Of plums may be considered the most
profitable for extensive cultivation for
MARKET
Mr.. Hooker said Gamers are fast for
FELLOW plums. If they could get all
they wanted of Monroe Egg, they would
want no ether. Medium size preferred.
Mr.. Woodward said it was more liable
to the black knot than any other variety
in Niagara.
Mr.. Hoag named Washington, Yellow
Egg and Green Gage as good varieties.
Mr.. Craine said the Mclaughlin is in
good demand, but Mr.. Barry said it is
too good q plum to can.
Mr.. Jones said the Hudson river sec
ton calls for Refine Claude de Bevay.
Mr.. Root had rather raise Lombard al
half price, On ght soils, than any other.
/ Mr.. Wood said man had an orchard
half Lombard and half Washington, and
the Lombagis all died. M=sBarry new
or saw anything of it hsrs. Dr. Beadlcs
experience was thss Lombard is free
\ fvm knot
President Barry said prunes are all
COED; Felehberger larger than others.
Mr.. Zipherman-It holds its leaves
betterthan the German. Mr.. Barry
Coe4 Golden Drop is good bearer
when it gets into full bearing.
Third Question-What four varieties
1 grapes would you recommend for sup
lying farmers family with fruit?
President Barry named the Delaware,
Concord, Brighton and Hartford Prolific
4r. Younglove would have an early
1hite grape, niagara or Prentiss, if they
could be bought. otherwise Martha.
Fourth Question-Which will pay best
as market grapes, early or late
Mr.. Salter-For Rochester, early
MIR. Younglove-Nothing pays we'll un-
less of good quality. OF earliest would
name Hartford, Concord and Delaware,
which come nearly together, but sell
about as high as Catawba late. Mr..
Observation-Disclosures reports show early
grapes highest President Barry-Vine-
yardists want both early and late to reach
different markets. Mr.. Hubbert-Bet-
ter have . sncceGsien fsFsf s&
Fifth Qnestion-What pear shown at
thislmseting is.as good, all things con-
sidered, as Baurre d'Anjou?
President Barry-None, AD;ou is
the best pear in the world. Winter
Nellis is now at its best aud sells at ten
dollars per half-barrel.
Sixth Question What size of apple
pays best to ship to Europe?
Mr.. Vick-Northern spy is the best
of all. Some one named Topkins county
King. aud some one Baldwin, Rhode
Island Greening and Newtown Pippin.
Mr. Salter thought we cannot grow the
King. Mr.. Zimmerman said New
York dealer informed him that rather
small apples sell best. Mr.. Hoag had
been informed that large ones sell well
in England. Mr.. Vick-They get small
apples from the Jersey Islands. English
apples won't keep. but our will.
Seventh question.-ls the Tomkins
county King tree healthy? In Erie
county II Is unhealthy, similar to Spit
zenburg.
Mr.. Allis considers it healthy, and it
bears every year Mr.. Zimmerman--It
is sickly in Erie. Mr.. Root--Healtby
IN Onenbaga among the hills and highly
priced. Mr.. Lazenby-A few years ago
highly priced in Tompkins county Mr.. |
Kogers-Very large and to blow of. -
Mr.. Hooker-Bears many fine apples,
which sell well but drop some.