Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1884-08-14
Alderman's Fruit Farm.

county. This county has an excellent
reputation as stock growing region,
by reason of the heavy growth Of rich,
nutritious grasses found everywhere
within its borders, and the ease with
which an ample supply of water can be
obtained, whether from springs, arte-
sian or other wells, or water courses.
Its reputation as fruit growing coun-
ty now, from our representatives de-
scription of the Alderman orchard,
promises to be equally good.
For the benefit OF our readers we give
his account of the visit to the grounds
which are likely to place this county in
position OF so great honor. In COM
pany with Mr.. Brown, the genial editor
of the Turner County Herald (without
whom the small party would have sus-
tained heaoy loss avoirdupois) we left
Hurley and were driven through very
fine rolling country, to the residence of
Mr.. O. G. Alderman, the gentlemanly
owner of the fruit farm, which was our
objective point.
There were 102 acres of land planted
to fruit of varieties which have stood
the test Of our winters, and are there
fore very likely to remain sources of
profit in this, the largest fruit farm and
orchard in Dakota. In a walk of two
hours through its luxurious shadows,
we did not notice any dead trees. and
this, Notwithstanding many were plant
ed on sod. The owner assured us that
he had never lost an appreciable per-
centage of the trees planted.
We saw apple trees bending with
fruit; one crab had over thirty apples
in a space of ten inches; Richmond
cherries In healthy, growing condition;
plums, Miner and Forest Garden, load
ed with fruit, and the ground beneath
almost covered; raspberries, planted on
sod and bearing nicely without cultiva-
ton; currants and gooseberries, thrifty
and bearing nicely; Strawberries, bear.
| ing heavily; grapes, the Jonesville,
which proved itself hardy by passing
unscathed through the recent severe
winter, which has killed out the Con-
cords in many places.
Mr.. Alderman commenced the plant
ing of this orchard in 1877, and his sue
cess is to great extent due to his pre-
vlous experience and consequent care
in making his selection OF varieties. He
studsously avoids purchasing from
agents whose standing and response
bility are not unquestionable. Most of
his trees are Minnesota grown-not
grown down in Kansas and shipped to
Minnesota as a point from which to
make shipments throughout the north
west, a practice which has been ex-
tensively carried on, but the farmers
are alive to this, and in many instances
are justly refusing to pay for the trees
furnished, where they have after due
care, shown their non-adaptability to
the eXigencies of the climatic condi-
tions obtained in this territory by
diving. It is by all means incumbent
on would-be fruit culturists, to pull
chase their trees and plants, SO far as
they can, from territorial nurserymen.
If they desire to experiment with new
varieties, it is best to do this on a small
scale. Mr.. Alderman's stock has done
nobly, and he is prepared to furnish
trees and plants which will live and
bear fruit. He has also promised us to
contribute to the Farmer from time to
time, chapters from his experience in
| planting this orchard. In closing we
would reiterate the statement that Mr..
Alderman has had truit trees and plants
do well on sod, and he does not think it
necessary to wait beyond the first year
before planting.
Which is the best machine? The
Royal st. John.
Somebody's coming when the dew
drops fall" to buy tinware of Vinton &
Lovin.
DR.. l.. r. Alderman, of Traer, Iowa
brother to 0. G., (our nurseryman), is
with us again. He regrets not being
able to set time for Hurley, having
already secured twenty-seven sets to be
delivered at residences when done
Those wishing his services can leave
orders at fremont house, and time
; will be appointed to do the work.
If you want sewing machine buy
the Royal st. John.
/ will loan you money at low interes
and no commission. G. Frederickson
: Hurley, ID. T.
Parties wishing to make from thre,
to five year real estate loans can be ac
J commodated by calling on E. Brauch
/ Hurley.
Hogan & Pier wish it distinctly un
derstood that they have full line O
staple and fancy groceries, and the,
/. WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD by an,
J house doing business in Turner county
The Royal St. John never break.
thread or needles. Never gets out o
order and runs the easiest and STILES
, of any machine made. Every machine
} warranted for five years. For sale b,
Mansfield & Allen.
Advertise In the Herald
If you want help of any kind.
If you want work Of any kind.
If you have lost anything.
If you have found anything.
If you have anything to sell.
If you want to buy anything.
If you-in fact, If you wish the pub
lie to learn of anything from which yo,
expect to derive benefit.
i 1t is a matter of fact and Will not b
disputed by any who have used st. Pat