The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-03-10
FRUIrs AND FLOwERs.
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Oh 1Eulb BaNuou 10 PuoAAO ooAoAe' -
culeating industry, refinement, and
other personal virtues, upon which the
comfort and happiness, In measure,
depends. Now, in order to prevent In
some degree the disastrous consequences
of such failure, suppose the beginner
takes to himself the following sugges-
tiOns: That a good orchard OF fruit
garden cannot be brought to perfection
in day, or in one year, IL is neces-
ssry that several years Of strict atten-
tiOn be given, and when that Is done he
NAV begin to reap the fruits Of his labOrs.
This reminds me OF an occurrence
that took place not long since In an ad-
Joining town. A fruit tree agent en-
0uired of an old farmer IL he did not
want to purchase some fruit trees, he
having several hopeful sons standing
near, that portrayed in their very cOun-
tenances the ready answer. yes; but the
agent had addressed himself to the old
gentleman. He finally answered, say
ing he was too old to have them do him
any good. He stood in thinking mood
a moment, and then gave vent to his
second thought. and in great earnest
ness he enQuired Of the agent II he had
any kind OF fruit trees that would bear
fruit in few years. In reply, the agent
said to him that peach trees might give
fruit the second year after planting,
with proper attention. He then ordered
one Of each variety. This seemed to re-
viVe the old man much.
No man can be successful fruit
grower without reading; but no amount
OF reading can Of itself enable him to be
wholly s:ecessful. Practical knowledge
il an essential requisite to become a
successful fruit-grOwer. We must study
the nature OF our trees in our grounds
before we have knowledge applicable
to the wants OF our fruit trees. This
we know by experience. varieties thai
might flourish and do we'll In one local
ity and soil, might want much mOdifica-
tiOn to have them do we'll in another.
And finally, the grand secret OF success
in fruit culture, In my mind, is In Civ
ing to each the proper treatment in its
proper time, which Is as applicable to
the constitution Of the fruit tree and
vine as that OF man. Much has been
said, and much more could be said in
behalf Of the ennObling work OF hOrtt
culture. We see the professional men
deVOting portion of their time to hOrti-
cultural pursuits; and in many instan-
ces where they have wholly ignored and
given up that profession, that requires
years of study to acquire, and turned
their whole attention to horticulture.
will here give you one citation Of
one OF the most gifted orators and states
men of his age. History tells us that
whenever he rose from his seat in the
United States Senate to address the
Speaker, all was silence, and the atten-
tton Of the audience would be directed
to him. as he was conceded to be the
most brilliant speaker OF his time: This
was Daniel Webster. With all his tai
ent and ability In his profession, he
chose, during his later years, to devote
most of his time to horticultural and
agricultural pursuits. He, retiring from
public life and permanently settling on
his Gingham farm in Massachusetts
and while lying on his sick bed, and
fully aware that his last hours were ap-
preaching, made the request in feeble
but distinct voice, saying: Garry me
where may once more look out on the
lawn and fruit garden" And when he
had taken a long and last look upon that
which gave him so much pleasure, he
says: "Raise me still higher, that may
look across and beyond the meadow on
the hillside, to there view my faVOrite
pets Of Short Horns, Jerseys and Meri-
nos, and thedifferent herds of stock that
was my daily delight to visit"
This Is not the only instance. There
are scores of others that were engaged
in various professions that have finally
made horticulture their choice. Why
should we not then take greater eOur-
age, and with zeal and esrnestness go
on in the laudable work OF hOrtieulturep
And by so doing we may rest assured
that we may be able to SIT under the
shady branches of our fruit trees and
vines, parEaking Of their luscious fruits,
none daring TO modest or make us
afraid" j. A. BoRsT.
Jacob Holl from the Committee ON
Apples, made the following report:
COMMITTEE ON APPLES.
A. Pontius has on exhibition very
fine, we'll preserved specimen Of King
Josiah CorrelI exhibits four large,
fresh looking, we'll preserved ROxbury
Ru6sets.
N. Bitter eXhibitsa good specimen Of
ROxbury Russet; also some very nice
Fallenwalders, and an extra nice speci-
men Of Baldwin.
Mr.. Borst exhibits two apples for
name which the committee name Bald
win without any hesttaney.
JACOB HoLL.
josiah CoRRKLL.
n. j. HANNA.
Committee.
8. H. Roekhill from Committee on
Vegetables reported az follows:
The Committee on Vegetables find on
exhibition q specimen OF DunmOre po-
tatoes by A. POntius; fair specimen, but
look as though they had been kept in
the light and color turned.
A very fine specimen Of Burbank Seed
ling by the same exhibitor.
Specimen by n. Bitter, Beauty Of
Hebron, q very good specimen; also by
same party a specimen Of White Ele-
phant, very good; also by same a dns
specimen Of the Belle potatOe, q variety
lately introduced into this part Of the
country, and from what the committee
can learn Of their quality and prOduc-
tiVeuess, will be q valuable addition to
our variety of potatoes.
A specimen Of sweet potatoes by 8. H.
Rockhill from his farm in New Jersey;
good specimen, in good state Of preser-
Vation. LEWIS ESsIG.
J.F. ROTH.
8. H. RoCKHML.
MRS. P. EVERHARD.
MRS. A. MCGREGoR.
COMMITTEES.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FLOWERS.
Every visitor Razed with admiration
upon the large and excellent collection
Of plants and blooming flowers In the
novel and unique zinc lined receptacle
or winter garden fitted into the bay
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