The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-01-06


hibitor; are good solid pear. Also one
pear exhibited by Jacob HOll, the name
we do not know, but the pear will speak
louder than words, of size and beauty.
JACOB HoLL,
Mrs. A. PONTIUs,
A. j. HERSHEY.
B. 7. Berlien, from the Committee on
Vineyards, read the following report:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON VINEYARDS.
Have nothing special to report. Find
vines and buds in good condition, Obser-
wing Onlv that vines might be trimmed,
and the best time Is Just at the fall Of
the vine leaf, in October or NOYember.
Let the main pruning be at that time
If it be possible to do 80; but If work can
not be done then, do it If you can before
severe freezing weather. IL not vet done
postpone 1t until there comes a regular
thRw or mild days, and then don't neg
lect your duty any longer. Much inter
est continues to be felt in relation to
the newer varieties of the grape. Among
these the Warden Is beginning to re
ceiVe the more general attention, which
its merits deserve, and slightly superior
to Concord in flavor. 1t ripens from a
week to ten days earlier. Brighton
grape is superb fruit for the garden,
and splendid one for the skilfull cul-
be found. Where a large collection Of
grapes of excellent quality afford the
chance for testing and comparison, nine
good judges out of ten will declare the
Brighton the prince of outdoor grapes.
The number of white or light green har-
dy varieties has gradually increased, and
are undergoing the process of testing.
Among those most prominent at the
present time ars the BrOckbington Lady,
nuahaaa pranfiao Kianara and Tahu
Washington, and we have no doubt that
among them we shall lind some that are
valuable and excellent.
B. L. BERLIEN,
Louisville, Ohio.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FLOWERS.
Mrs. James A. SaxtOn has within the
conservatory about sixty pOt-plants,
composed of carnations in bloom, begO-
MAS, callas, pTimrOses, ivies, fern, abu-
tilOn, candy-tuft, a species of palm, a
variety of ornamental grasses, and nu-
merOus other varieties.
Miss Maggie YOutZ has on exhibition
tastefully arranged bouquet, divided
| into two sections, composed of EucatOr-
ium, Carnations, HeliOtTOpe, ,GeTaniums,
MOsses, English ivy, and other graceful
flowers very prettily arranged.
| SAMUEL MEYERS.
Mrs. A. j. HERSHEY.
MISS ARTIE NIESZ.
The Secretary then presented a card
Of the society az arranged for the ensu-
| ing year, which was adopted and order
| ed printed.
j. RupeTd announced that the Stark
County Agricultural Society would hold
Farmers Institute at Canton, on Jan.
Both and 31st, to which all are invited.
Three lectures each day.
j. A. ROrat WAS aODOintpd nSqaViSt for
the next meeting.
What is the most profitable strawberry
for near maTketP
G. w. Faust says the Crescent Seed
ling; $50 bushels have been gathered
from one acre. Will grow where others
will not; soft and will not ship great
distance.
J. HOll names Cumberland Triumph
as good and profitable variety. Will
bear shipping long distance.
B. +. Berlien names the Champion as
the best and most prolific and Crescent
Seeding next. Thinks the latter is the
lazy mans berry.
On motion of G. W. Lawrence it was
agreed that the strawberry festival be
| held at the Fair Ground sometime in
| June next.
When is the proper time to graft the
mulberry? G. W. Lawrence.
In the conversation on this question 1t
was generally admitted that it was diff
cult to successfully graft the mulberry,
but the proper time is in Ghe spring of
the year.
The following named persons paid
their annual membership dues: Henry
Beatty, Samuel Myers, James A. SaxtOn,
| Peter J. Palmer, Benz. Fulton. Mrs. D.
CObaugh, j. w. Eggert, John H. Fisher
and Philip Eyerhard.
Adjourned to meet at the residence of
VIM. Niesz three miles southwest of Can
ton, on February 7th 1888.
LEVI STUMP, President,
A. PoNTIUs, Secretary.