Daily globe., 1883-08-09


somewhat smaller than in the afternoon.
The session was called 70 order by Hon.
II. 6. Jolly, of Ontario.
FOREST PLANTING AS AN INVESTMENT.
The first paper was upon Forest plant
ing as an investment," by D. c. Burren, of
Topeka, Kas The writer held that as
with other business the matter of tree
planting must be considered as money
investment, and then went on to show that
as great returns could be secured from judi
cious tree planting as from any other in
vestment. The returns were slow but
sure. AS an example he cited supposed
investment of $4,000, fifth of which
he expends in the purchase of 40 acres OF
land and putting it under fence, leaving
$4,000 for the growth of his crop of Ca
talpa trees. In sixteen years the crop is
ready to harvest. In that time a loss OF
25 PER cent. is allowed, leaving $4,000
thrifty trees on the 40 acres, which can be
converted into ready cash, bringing him
at a low estimate $4,000, or over 40 Per
cent. on the investment, or four or five
times as much as would have been realized
from an investment in bonds,
Mr.. Sewell Foster, of Muscatine, Ia, in
few remarks, endorsed the general state
ments of the paper, and especially recon-
mended the Catalpa variety of tree for
cultivation.
Mr. Geo. w. Miner, of Illinois, also ex-
pressed his qualification with the paper
and endorsed its statements.
Prof. LazenbY, of Columbus, o., took
exceptions to the other two speakers as to
the Uatalpa tree, giving the preference to
the Yellow locust. as being more rapid
grower and of atleast equal solidity, citing
experiments at Columbus in support of his
position.
FOREsTRAL EXPERIMENTAL sTAFIONs.
The next paper was upon "Forestral
Experimental Stations by Mr.. Adoiph
Leue, Of Cincinnati, in which he sets forth
the aims and objects of forestry, and dis
| cusseG the means of developing system of
forestry adapted to the wants Of the land.
"One OF the most conspicuous tendencies
OF advancing civilization" he said, sis to
place the various mechanic arts upon a
scientific basis. The beneficial influence
of this tendency is most strikingly seen in
the history of the development of agricul-
ture. From the earliest time up To the
beginning of the present century it was q
mere empirical art, resting solely upon the
/ traditional maxims Of experience, with
out any signs of progress whatever
HusbRndry was mere drudgery.
But when in the first part OF this century,
Liebig and oGhers subjected those ancient
| traditional maxims OF experience to a
| scientific investigation, new era began TO
dawn upon this most important occupation
| of mankind. Since then such investiga-
| tiOns have been carried on II schools of
| agriculture, and have reached the highest
point of perfection II the agricultural ex-
| pertinent status. The result has been most
| gratifying, for, by reason OF these scien-
| tifc Investigations and exact experiments.
| agriculture has been elevated to the dig
nifty of an exact science. This hasty glance
at the history Of agriculture plainly indi-
Gates the course 30 pursue in the attempt
to raise forestry TO the same dignity"
The professor then described what has
been done in Ohio for the establishment
of terrestrial experiment stations, which
was listened TO with the greatest attention
and as conclusion he said we claim the
following essential points and are nearly
TO stand by them unnI convinced that We
are mistaken.
l. 1t is adapted to our circumstances
2. 1t enables US to perform the exper-
lments when they are most needed.
3. Tt gives us the very best force at
tainabIe both for the primary as we'll al
the secondary state.
4. 1t is cheaper than anything that hal
yet been proposed.
5. 1t fills all the demands that can rea
sonably be made On the station.
G. 1t is plan that makes a stimuli
taneous development of practical ant
scientific forestry possible.
MIR. N. Il. Eggleston, of Washington
and Mr.. Miniea, of Illinois, endorsed tn,
paper very heartily, as simple, practica
plan that, it seemed to them, would recon-
mend itself TO general favor.
Prof. Higley, of Cincinnati, briefly ex
planned how the plan came to be adopted
by the Ohio association, detailing the eff
forts of the society to get state aid 70
, forest culture under the head of a STATE
forester, from the failure of which came
the plan outlined in this paper, and which
he said, was meeting with much bettel
success than was anticipated.
Dr.. Hough, of Lowville, thought such ;
plan should have a strong claim upon tht
! leading educational institutions of state
which could most proftably conduct the
experiments mapped cut.
Prof. Lazenby, of Columbus, o., saiC
experiments were being conducted unde,
the plan outlined at the Agricultural col
lege at Columbus, but it was too early ye
to speak in detail of the results.
! DR.. Loring had no doubt that the sta
I tions provided for would prove success
in the great state of Ohio, bat he though
the establishment of such experimental
I stations should be as closely allied will
our colleges as possible. Time wa
when the mention of coIleg
in connection with agriculture o.
! forestry not with ridicule. But that tim
has passed, and as rule legislators, backe,
By public sentiment, stood ready to gran
all reasonable aid to such institutions, AM
, he argued that the true road to final sue
cess in agricultural and forestral develop
! ment was these institutions, and as neces
sary means he urged that the best of talen
. and highest cultivation be secure
to conduct them, thus plaC
{ ing them upon that elevated plan whic
: their importance demanded, and Civ
T them their proper position in the scien
tific teaching of the day.
FORESTRY EDUCATION.
The next and last paper of the evenin