The Red Cloud chief., 1885-07-10
Native Trees for Nebraska.

All farmers, or those interested in
fruit culture, without an exception, are
strongly in favor of trees grown on our
own soil, in comparison to importation
both in being much surer to grow and
also to come into fruiting in about one
half the time. l know this theory does
not harmonic with tree peddlers and
dealers, but facts are stubborn thing to
argue out of existence. And 1 might
say right here has been one most seri
Gus drawback experienced by the early
settlers. First, tree planting was an
experiment; second, the price of trees
put them out Of the reach Of many,
and nothing but imported stock was in
reach of any, and that at a fabulous
price. Besides this the trees had to be
shipped hundreds of miles, and then
re-handled and hauled for miles. I'm
der such treatment we do not wonder
that but few could indulge in such a
luxury, with ten chances for a failure
to one for success. The trouble now
has a remedy. Many counties in this
state now have their own nurseries and
trees may be seen growing, and pur-
chasers select their own goods. An.
other difficulty the pioneer had 70 con-
tend with Was the kind of fruit adapted
to our soil and climate, and this is one
reason no boUbt, why We see orchards
which planted twenty years ago
that have never shown a sign of bloom
or fruit. The trouble is now obviateu
Men have spent years in experiment
ing, and to-day no one need be deceiv- !
ed as to varieties to be successful.
There are some honest nursery men,
aud TO them the horticulturist owes n
debt of gratitude for the result of their
labor; and again another class who are |
Oh every community where |
their nefarious practices are carried on
l mean tree pedd IRIS as u class. In the
first place all the interest they have In
you Is your money, and that obtained,
another field of labor is sought. 1t is
true they have tempting bait, such rs
the tree strawberry with frui. similar
In size to squashcs; Russian apples
which bear the same year they are
planted. and grape trees with fruit lit
tie inferior to apples in size. When
will people learn to turn a def ear on
such hnmbugs? / know that these
oily tongued fellows always have re-
butting argument, and it makes but
little difference whether it be true or
false, so - they ges your name to an
order. am aware that many bundles
OF nursery stock have received their
death stroke before leaving the hands |
OF the nurseryman. In this Climate
during the spring and fall our winds
= e most searching and drying, and
the sensitive ~rootlet, in my judgment
should not be allowed to remain ex.
exposed to the weather q single mo-
ment, but be gathered up as fast rs dug
the DOT kepG moist and covered. !
l care not how much vitality a tree
may have, when purchased, it needs
afier care 10 insure success Some
persons on arriving home with trees
will allow them to lay exposed to the
wind and sun and then crowd the
roots into . little hole not too large for
, fence post; or perhaps use the or.
chard for . feed lot during the winter
months and then wonder why their
are not doing we'll. These are
that should be avoided.
Give the trees good cultivation: keep
weeds and grass down. and in the near
your labor Will be rewarded with
Of good fruit.