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Agricultural Societies.

Norwalk. Fruit and Vine Club.-Col.
RSbt. Bard pres; DIR. Geo. Rogers, sec.
New Smyrna Agricultural and Fruit
Growers Society.--Dr. j. NJ. Hawks. pres,
NJ. b. Rolfe, vice-pres.; Mrs. r. NJ Rolfe,
sec. and treas.
Orange Ridge Agricultural and Immi-
grafton Societv.-Dr, b. B. Bennett, pres;
John Cdru"n Sec: j. Y. Parce, cor. Sec
DeLand. Volusia Co. Weekly meetings
Orange Park Fruit and Vegetable Grow
ers' AssociatiOn.-Orla G Knapp, Pres:
+. e. Sabin, Vice-Pres.; O. Z Campbell
Cor. Sec; Rev. o. Taylor, Sec. and Treas,
Correspondence In vited.
Florida Fruit Growers Assoclation.-C.
COdringtOn, pres; ID. S. Place, vIce-pres.:
ID. H. Elliot Sec; W. I'll Ashmead, aS'nt
Sec; c. A. Choate, cor. Sec; G. w. Davis,
treas. Executive Committee, N. G.. Petit,
K. Sawyer, +. l.. Dancy and A, l. Bidwell.
Lake George Fruit Growers Assoc1a-
tion.-Judge A. b. Bartlett, pres, George
town; w. w. Hawks, L. Kirby, Mrs. 4,
A. Manville, vice-pres'ts. A. II. Manyille.
Sec, Lake George; r. o. Hammond, cor,
sec. Fort Gates; George FL. Thorn, treas,
Georgetown. Monthly meetings every
sec-H Saturday OF each month.
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Sorghum Culture in Florida.
Editoy, Of The Korido AorscuItUrist:

Editor Of The Rlorid0 A0rscuItUrist:
This branch OF agriculture is now
in it's infancy in this State, but it has
been demonstrated by actual expert
ment, during the past two years, that
sorghum can be made to pay even
OH common pine land. When the
right variety for this climate, the
Honduras, is planted at the proper
time and well cultivated, it will yield
from twenty FIVE to one hundred gal
Ions of dense syrup to the acre, worth
60 cents gallon at retail this year.
The forage (leaves) of an acre is
equal to four acres OF corn fodder,
and the seed is worth from So to So
per acre for chickens or hogs.
l have planted the Early Amber,
the Chinese and the Honduras varie-
ties of sorghum, side by side, for two
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Right Watering 0. Iants.
Fr0as the Yarmers' Ha,4e. .Eaarnok

row g y we x0r7'ers ARs2e .aaarsos
Mr.. Ewing, "and I was TO- p0ei =
glass Of water on the top OF your
head. would you be very grateful to
me?n
emo" said Tom, who was watering
his geranium, "I'd be mad !"
"Well," said the old man, ''you are
not treating the plant much better.
1t has mouths and it likes to drink
when it is thirsty, but you ion't pour
the water into It's mouths"
81 don't know where they are"
said Tom, looking curiously at the
bush.
sits leaves are tull of eager little
pores, and they are choked with
dust" Mr.. Ewing said. Gust put
the hose again on the watering pot,
and give the bush thorough wetting.
at does look better" he said. elias
it any other mouths ?"
PLENTY OF them." said the old man;
zone at the end of each rootlet.
When you pour stream OF water
around the stem of the plant, / think
it must feel as you would if l put the
drink onsyour head"
YES" said Tom, "see that fuchsia.
didn't water the leaves nor the ends
of the roots, l am sure"
"And don't you see you are doing
the same thing by that rhododen-
dron ?" said the irritable old man.
"When you do anything, boy, do it
in the right way"
And he took the watering pot
himself, and every mouth in each
plant got a good drink that time.
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To show the value OF expert
mental gardens, We iake the follow
~ e. 2 ,sl~tiae \
aThe experimental rounds Of the
State University arc beginning to
proye their value recent report OF
that department showing that much
is being done. The various tests OF
Peruvian bark trees (Cinchonas) are
important. Five kinds Of seed were
received in March, 1879, from INDIA
and was sowed in April. During
the following winter one-htth OF tne
d;fferent kinds died. In May, 1880,
| a number we're sc, out in the Econo
mic Garden, aud in shaded spots.
This was found to be a mistake, as
thew stood the sun well The Cal
asaya species grew particularly well;
during tho frosty weather they We're
sheltered. it is thought that the
three hardest kinds. Cinchona sue
ciyu6o, C. o6ici'aatis. and q. con
danaiaaeG will succeed IN the warmer
narts of California. The raising OF
| Cinchonas from seed is difficult, ana
so popagating by soft wood cuttings
was tried, and found a great improve
ment. The stock at the UNIV efsity
is 20 be increased as much as posi-
BILE. with view 10 distribute plants
for trial in different localities. The
Carob tree is hardy at Berkeley, but
makes a slow growth for q year or
two. The Caper bush does WE'LL
and Is not touched by frost. Inc
japan Wax tree, a handsome ana
valuable tree, grows well, and seems
an acquisition. The pear-shaped
Guava needs protectionthe first year
Macadarnia ternata, the noted Queens
land nut, has been grown from seeo-
Two species of Anona and some
other tropical fruits are doing well
under glass. Grevillea annulata, an
Australian nut>bearing tree, deserves
notice. Tests are beng made OF sew
eral other promising trees ana
shrubs.
One of the most interesting exper'
! iments is that relating to oaks, The
} Eastern varieties are all OF extremely
slow growth. But the true English
: oak grows very fast, indeed often
three times as much in q season as
any OF the Eastern kinds. This fact
! deserves the attention OF tree plant
ers and nurserymen. Forests OF
English oaks, and avenues OF them
, would greatly increase the yalne OF
property in any locality Last year
the Bulletin called attention to the
peculiar advantages ot the English
: oak for fuel, timber, wind.breaks
} rapid growth, beauty and proht. The
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The Orange County Fair.

An account of the above fair will
be given in our next issue, as we
have not time to write it up in this
We can only say that it was grand
success and the exhibit Of vegetables
beat anything we have yet seen in
the State. The fruit exhibit was
also very creditable. The whole get
M reflected credit on those who had
the management of the enterprise
many more people would have at
tended had there been accommoda.
ton for them, as it was, every board
ing house and hotel was crowded
and many had to sleep on the boats.
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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

InlnaerSa6iLiS est vera UartuS.
Meesrs. Ashmead Brothers are our
agents in Jacksonville, and authorized
to receive subscriptions and ADVERTISE
ments for this paper.
We return thanks to those who kindly
sent us the back numbers we required.
Experimenting Wednesday evening at
the school house.
See revised descriptive circular of De-
Land, Fla. in another column.
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THE FLORIDA AGRIgULTURIST.

acorns should be planted where the
tree is to stand. though one-year old
trees are easily moved. The iEa ST.
ern wild cherry, and box elder, aare
two fast growing and useful trees,
which should be planted more ex-
tensively on this coast
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important Notice.

The red X opposite this on your
paper denotes that your subscription
has expired, and that you are e1-
pected TO remit if you wish the paper
continued tor this paper is conducted
strictly on the cash system.
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week before last, Cafn6 TOM cur TREND
at DeLand. We are not yet apprised OF
the names Of the donors, but we can
testify to the superior favor OF the
fruit. and We have frequently borne
testimony to the attractions OF that
charming settlement
Colonel Hiram G. Clarke, and wife
Of jamestown, New York, are on visit
to thic place. kr. Clark informs us he
was a member Of the Richmond Blues
q company sent by the governor of
Georgia to Florida at the outbreak of
the Seminole War in December, 1885;
this was the first military company, out
side Of Florida, that marched to that
war.
Mrs. Hildreth's new millinery goods
have arrived, New Hats, of latest style
at New York prices, Flowers, Silks,
| new style Trimmings, Ribbons. etc.
Come IN aud examine and price for
yourselves, more goods expected this
week. Don't forget the ''White Sewing
Machine,'' the best in the market. All
those desiring o machine will do well to
try the White before purchasing any
other. 1t.
The following are the arrivals at
Farce Land Home: W. A. Howard,
Louisville. Ky; r. j. Marvin. Hastings,
Mimi; John J. Couroz, Jacksonville,
Fla; N. P. Wheeler, Norwich, New
York; Miss Nettie Wheeler, Norwich,
New York; DR.. G. 8. Seymour, New
Albany, led; S. Mcmillan, Sanford,
Fla; A. G. Mum, Louisville, Ky; -
Cheeny, Detroit, Mich; S. B. Hopkins.
Springfield, Tenn; D. M. Gray, Detroit,
| Mich; Kr. and Mrs. Hiram Clark,
jamestown, New York.
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To Correspondents.

Articles relating to any topic within the
scope of this paper are solic1ted
We cannot promise to return rejected
manuscripts.
Recommendations intended for publica-
ton must be accompanied with real name,
as guarantee of good faith. Names will
not be Published if objection be made. No
anonymous contributions will be regarded
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MARCH 2
Remember the picnic on Thursday.
at the residence of G. Codriugton.

Remember the picnic on Thursday.
at the residence of G. Codriugton.
We are to have Methodist oh urch
soon the Rev. Mr.. Lewton is collect
ing funds for it.
Mr.. J. D. Bohannon has just finished
putting in five-acre grove on the place
he purchased from Mr.. Collins.
Sabbath School next Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, Mr.. J. Y. Parce, super
intendent.
8. B. Hopkins, Esq, of Springfield,
Tenn, who has large property at this
place, is on visit.
Mr.. Frank Bucknor has o Seeding
orange tree seven years old from seed,
that is now in bloom.
Mr.. D. G.. Mock and wife, of Louis
vile, Kentucky, are at Mrs. Fudger's
boarding house.
Mr.. Brinly purchased five more lots
last week for winter homes for North
ern people. Mr.. Brinly is doing good
work for this place, and purchasing for
Others without fee.
Mr.. A. G. Mum, of Louisville, Ky,
visited DeLand last week AID invested
largely. He is putting fms residence
on the place he purchased from DR..
Lancaster.
Mr.. E, ". Lathe, of Charlton, Mass,
is looking around for an investment and
has taken up his quarters at Mr.. Lambs,
Beresford.
DR.. G. S. Seymour, OF Louisville, KY,
has purchased 40 acres from DR.. Lam
caster and given out the contract for o
grove.
The orange trees are blooming more
perfectly we have ever seen, and unless
something unforeseen occurs the next
crop will be very large.
The Episcopal church at this place
will soon be built up. The members of
the church are noted for their liberality,
and those who read this we are sure
will send in their contributions.
Two Kentucky gentlemen have offered
fifty dollars each toward the building of
the Episcopal church.
VIM. q. Aydelotte, Esq, of New AL
bany, Ind, has purchased the bearing
grove and 80 acres of land from Mr..
Daniel Bennett.
A concert will be given at the school
house on the 18th inst, at which Mrs.
Waits, Professors Cheney and Hull and
other musical talent will take part, fur
ther particulars next week,
The Louisville Commercial says
1--WE have just learned through letter
from Rev; Q; y; K Jones Of KS city,
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Extraordinary Announcement,

Bargains! Bargains!l Bargains II
For the next thirty days, look sharp,
and secure them while you can. To
close out our immense stock of ready
made Clothing. to make room Tor spring
goods, we will sell all our present stock,
at 20 per cent. discount, call in and be
suited early. Respectfully.
@. q. DRE4zA & Co.
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FIorscza a gr5ca1ItatrSst, an the West
indies, and other British possessions,
as II shiElings per an,aetms, postage
free. A 95 Bank Of England note
Enclosed sn letter aoiU pay for 8
subscribers.
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IGTnlS !:

TWO DOLLARS Year, in Advance.
Single copies. FIVE cents.
A copy to the Getter-up of club of five
BSubscriptionssh should be sent by draft
post-office money order on Jacksonville, or
registered letter, otherwise the publishers
will not be responsible In case of loss.
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Advertising Hates:
Rates for advertisements furnished on
application by letter or In person.
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Baltimore Quotations of Oranges.

There is no stock on the market, and
prices have advanced in consequence.
Fresh receipts are quickly taken at above
figures.
Good to choice. ...-...........$4 .00O4.50
Small to medium size. 3.25O3.75
husty -----.'....-...-.----.. S.OUD5.o0
w. H. THOMAS,
No. 100 S. Charles St., Baltimore, Nd.
February, 10. 1881.
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Experimental Gardens.

TO show the value OF expert
mental gardens, we sake the follow
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

The project for tariff Commission
is fast maturing in Congress. Mr..
Morrill's plan for Commission of
nine members to be appointed by the
President from civil life has been
adopted by the Senate Finance Com
mittee in preference to Mr., Garland's,
which contemplates a mixed body
composed of three members of the
House, three of the Senate, and three
from unofficial life to be chosen by
the six. The general idea of an un
preiudiced and disinterested Com
mission to go carefully over the tariff
schedules, gather information as to
the effect of each duty on industry
and trade. and report their conclu.
sions to Congress, is received with a
good deal of favor by the country at
large. Congress may be expected to
give it shape and effact, for two
reasohs-first, the idea has evident
merit and popularity and second,
its adoption will put off for a year at
least a general discussion OF the tariff
question in its theoretical and practi-
cal aspects, for which most members
are i'll prepared. With the excep-
ton of few dogmatists who are al
ways ready to prance about on their
hobbies, the members of both houses
would be glad to delay the arduous
work of tariff revision until they are
much better informed than they feel
themselves to be at present. We
therefore look for the passage of some
Commission bill at an early period
in the session. ~. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

There is quiet talk among some
of the Democrats of the House. in
connection with the contested seat
cases about the report that Curtin
and other Democratic members from
Pennsylvania are threatening to re-
taliate upon the rebel brigadiers for
voting against Curtin in his contest
for YOcum's seat in the last Congress.
Curtin and his friends allege that the
eX-Confederates voted against him
because of his record as war Cover
nor of Pennsylvania, and his services
in putting down the rebellion. Mr..
Chalmers voted against Curtin. and
and now it is whispered that Curtin,
Beltzhoover and other Democrats
will in retaliation vote against Chal-
mers when the contest for his seat
comes up. There have been open
threats INDUCED in, and some South
ern Democrats are stirred up about
the matter. and if retaliatory action
of that sort begins they will keep 1t
up. A Southern member said that
the time for Northern Democrats to
dictate to Southern Democrats was
passed that Northern Democratic
interference and dictation drove Ma.
hone out of the party, and would
drive more out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

The Wheeling Register of last week
gives conspicuous place to an an
nouncement that Senator Davis, of
West Virginia, will not be a candi-
date for reelection when his term
expires in about two years from now.
According to the statement the editor
says:
Senator Davis stated 10 the writer
that his private business had assumed
such proportions as to require a great
deal of attention, and that new en-
terprises, with which he is promi-
nently connected, will soon become
more and more exacting upon him,
and that it might become difficult for
him to do full justice to those assoc
ciated with him in these enterprises,
and at the same time do his full duty
to his State and country in the Sen
ate. He should therefore, decline to
be a candidate for reelection.
AT the close of this term Mr.. Davis
will have served the people in this
capacity twelve years. These have
been twelve years of labor, of anxious
desire to do his duty faithfully and
well as he understood it; of earnest
endeavor to elevate his State in the
estimation of the country, to induce
capitalists to investigate its wonder
full wealth, and to enlist them in en-
terDrise for its development. All
persons who know Senator Davis
will cOncede his great activity of
mind and wonderful capacity for la
bor. Those who have critically
watched his course in the Senate will
testify to his carful and intelligent
attention to his public duties, and
his courteous efforts to serve his con.
stituents, without regard 10 their
politics or position. When he steps
from his official station on the 4th
day of March. 1888, he will receive
from his constituents the well-earned
plaudit, swell done, thou good and
faithful servant"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

overheard and substitute Moore for
him. because the former has been
very useful while occupying this
office at former sessions. 1t is a
question whether the Hamilton men
have not begun their contest for the
organization too late to be sure of
success but Mr.. McCosker can lose
nothing by being candidate for the
sheakership. If defeated, he will be
the leader of the opposition in the
House, and that is often a greater
distinction than the speakership. 1t
will be much easier task, after the
House is organized, for the Hamil-
ton men to make a contest for the
treasurership. The regulars are for
Mr.. Barnes Compton, first, last and
all the time. What the Republicans
will do is matter for conjecture,
but their plans will develop soon
after the opening of the session.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

A rumor has been circulated in
Baltimore and other cities connecting
Mr.. Robert Garrett with a new pro-
jected newspaper (the Times as, one
of its owners. This rumor is untrue.
Although Mr.. Garrett would like to
see as many new enterprises started
in this city as can be, he is not, d.
Yectiy or indirectly, connected with
this particular project. One of the
reasons, with others, is that his labors
are directed in an entirely different
channel. On the same authority, it
is declared that Mr.. Garrett, as a
representative of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, says that 1t needs no
organ, and that the entire press of
the city rs, and has been, quite ready
at all times to recognize the fact that
the interests OF that road are so largely
identified with the interests of the
city that it will do the road Justice
GA all OCCASIONS dlto. american.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

The freight steamer West Point. of
the York Riyer line, was blown up
Monday noon at her wharf at West
Point, Va, by a terrible explosion
in her hold. Nineteen persons were
killed, among them Adam Jasper,
the colored fireman from Baltimore,
and a mess boy from Baltimore. The
others killed were colored stevedores
from West Point, Richmond and
City Point. First officer Geoghegan
and Quartermaster Bohannon, of
Baltimore, were badly burned. The
vessel was completely destroyed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

Missouri, despite the lawlessness
which prevails IN some sections of
the State, is receiving ar immense
Influx of immigrants. During the
past year the number of Immigrants
to Missouri who came under the no.
tice of the State immigration Society
aggregated about 10000, and those
who escaped the notice of the society
would probably make the number
fifty per cent. more. They came
mostly from Kansas, Michigan,
Minnesota and Iowa, the only South
ern State contributing any consider
able number of this large immigra-
ton being Kentucky. AS this i'm
migration has been almost wholly
from the Republican States. the dem
ocratic papers in Missouri declare
that it will require harmony in that
party and excellent nominations to
maintain Democratic supremacy in
that State for any considerable length
of time, despite its present oyer
whelming majority.
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| Richmond (Va.) d,

A Richmond (Va.) Democratic
paper, THE State, is quoted as saying
that 1.-THE Republican party has Free
Traders, but it is largely composed
of Protectionists, and its policy is
thoroughly protective. The Demo-
cratic party, on the other hand, has
Protectionists, but it is largely COM
posed CT Free Treaders, and its policy
isthoroughly fIeetrade." A singlesen.
tence more would have added to the
force of this statement without de-
tracing from its truthfulness and,
if Properly constructed, it would read
thus: "When the question of the
tariff is involved the Free Trade Re
publicans vote with their party on
general principles, while the Demo-
cratic Protectionists vote with the
Republicans because of their pro-
tectiye policy" We should have
supposed that the demonstrations of
the last Presidential election had
taught the Democratic leaders at
least that much sense. Thousands of
Democrats in New York helped to
swell Gar6eld's majority solely be-
cause of the attitude of the Republi.
can party on the tariff question.
That issue gave the Republicans In
diana and Connecticut, and but for
the Morey letter forgery the same
party would have carried California
and New Jersey.