Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-15


TIE 6eoEg.a Stale HoFsictIsurAl Society,
Of which Mr.. P. J. Berckmans Of Augusta,
Is President, and Dir. L. Kinsey, OF savsn-
nah, is Secretary, win hold its seventh
annual session at Macon on Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Thursday, 1st, ID and Sd Of
August next. The circular announcing this
event is ot interest to many Of our readers,
and is as follows;
at is earnestly hoped that there viii be 3
full attendance Of all the fruit growers and
progressive hOrticulturists OF Georgia, as the
reunion promises to De one Of the most i'm
portsnt ever held BY the society. The work
OF the association has been made evident
bv the great progress and increased P-oduc-
tor Of fruits within the past few years, tnus
rendering its influence q source OF wealth 70
the country. To perfect the aim anticipated
81 The Inception OF the organic aEion, the CO.
operation Of all interested IN the welfare Of
the country is expected by their presence
and contributions OF fruits and vegetables.
The discussions will be eminently instruc-
tive. and the information derived from the
concentrated experience Of the most prsc-
tical and successful horticulturists will be
Of untold value to the progressive interests
OF this branch OF industry. The head
qusrlers OF the society will be at the Ma
touSl Hotel, whose proprietor, Mr.. z.
Brown, has agreed to furnish first class
board to members Of the society for 81 80
per day. The exhibition Of fruits and Yege-
tables will be held IN the large new store
adjoining the hotel. The Central and South
western Railroads viii make a rate OF four
cents per mile, pay full fare going, and upon
presentation Of certificate OF the officers Of
the society. the ticket agent at Macon will
issue return tickets at one cent per mile. The
Macon and Brunswick Railroad will issue
tickets at four cents per mile for the round
trip. The Savannah, Florida and Western
Railroad viii return free upon certificate Of
the officers Of the society that delegates paid
full fare going. The Southern Express
Company, ever friendly to all progress,
have. as usual, generously agreed 10 carry
free Of charge all packages of fruits and
vegetables intended FOR the exhibition. Such
packages should be addressed, H. j. Peter,
for Georgia State Horticultural Society,
Macon, Ca The name Of sender plainly
marked upon the package, and all articles
sent In time to reach destination not later
than O'Clock, August LIST. Annual mem
bership 81 For circulars, copies of reports
OF past transactions, address the Secretary
at Savannah. Full sets Of these reports can
yet he supplied to new members.
"First Day-The convention will assemble
at 10 a. m. Address of welcome and re-
EUDnSE- nEpDIt VI GCEIEbdI1 anu l-tASuftts
Reorganization according TO new charter.
Afternoon SessiOn-Appointmen OF com
mittess. Reports OF district and standing
committees. Essays and discussion. Night
| Standardization on catalogue. Sec
ond Day-Rsport OF special committees.
Time and place of next convention. Dis
cussion on catalogue continued At
ternOon SESSION. Unfinished and mis-
cellsneous business. New business. Dis
cussion continued to close Of session. The
following will be among the questions pro-
posed for discussion: l. The chief obsta-
cles to successful fruit culture, as regards
soil, climate, insects, diseases, ETC., and the
best remedies. 2 Best methods Of cult
waiting, pruning, etc Facts connected
with the new early varieties of peaches and
other fruits intended for Northern markets.
4. Best methods of packing and shipping
fruit. > The cultivation Of the Japan per
simmon. o. Grape culture for market aud
wine making. z. Utilization Of surplus
fruit. s. Strawberry and other small fruits.
9. Vegetable growing for commercial pur-
poses. 10. Mulching and other methods to
counteract effects Of drought. II. Best
methods to embellish city gardens. 70. In
provement OF rural homes"