Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1890-01-08

any and all persons interested IN Hor-
ticulture and the work of our Socie-
", TO meet with Us and take part in
our deliberations. Let US have a
full and free interchange Of views
and opinions as to the Fruit inter
ests Of our Commonwealth There
is not farmer or fruit grower In the
state, that !. not interested IN some
Of the topics that viii be discussed,
or that could not impart something
Of interest and value TO those IN at
tendance. We want to discuss our
successes and failures, soils, varieties,
methods of cultivation, our gardens,
flowers, and the beautifying Of our
homes--Ladies are specially invited
In the Horticultural Societies Of
many Of our Western States, ladies
not only attend these meetings. but
take an active part in the deIbera-
tiOns
The usual excursion rates have
been granted, aud tickets good from
Tuesday until SATURDAY., both inclu-
siye. viii be issued by the Pennsyl-
vauia and Philadelphia and Reading
Railroads Tickets can be had upon
presentation Of Gard orders, - which
will be- furnished by the Secretary TO
members, delegates and others de
siriug 10 attend. In sending for or
ders please enclose stamp and state
10y what route YOU propose to come.
Contributions Of fruits, flowers and
vegetables are solicited and tables
viii be provided for their proper dis
play New varieties especially de
sired. Specimens from a distance
can be sent by express or mail to II.
=. Stambaugh, Chairman Committee
Of Arrangements, Mifflintown, Pa.
The National House and jacobs
House VIII entertain members and
delegates at reduced rates.
Persons interested in Horticulture
and Fruit growing, and who desire
10 aid the work Of our Association
are invited 10 become members. An
nual fee SlOO Life membership
$1,000. Our proceedings are pab
lishod annually IN connection with
other state reports, making a hand
sJmcly bound illustrated volume of
nearly 700 pages, which viii be furn-
ished free To all members. For fur
ther information programmes, &c,
address the Secretary.
II. G. SSAyEIY, L. B. ENGLE,
! Pres {, Lebanon, Pa. Waynesb'o, Pa.
| CNynurrEE or ARRANGEMENT
II. \ Stambaugh, Chairman, Mif,
tliutowu, Pa.
W. NJ Punnehaker, Lewistown-
] l. G. Lautz, ThompsIntOwn.
j T. Smith, McAhsterville
l. Il. Eugie, Wayuesboro, Pa
ADDRESSES, ESSAYS. tories FOR DISCUS.
sIoN. SC.
/ Animal address Of the President
A Pen sketch Of Prof. RathvOn, DIR
F.. + w Cooling, Rutland, III Small
fruits for home and local markets
. II A. Chase. PhIls Fungus diseases
Of fruits Prof Geo. G. Butt. Prof
of horticulture ut Experiment Sta
tIIu. State College. Pa Nv EJper
I-uc- with Hedge Fences II. Vi
Eugl,. Marietta, Pa Concerning
/ Weeds J. &. LluvIIle. Gap. Pa
. Our Home Birds. DR. B II Warren
West Chester. Pa, OruIth1logist I.
State Board uf Agriculture Th,
. Work Il Experiment Stations in Hlr
. ticulsurr H. T. ArmsLy Directo
/ Experiment Station. State College
Pa E,say Edwin DAVIS. Thonp
suutIwu, Ps-
rlTI,s FuE UI-CUsSI1S
/ l. Agriculture ". Hort. Whicl
.pr1mIs IS most for the future.
. Snail We have National Flow
, or II 80, what
. 3. ID. Ne prmc t. much
4 Should H,rticIlturaIists de
m"ud protection against f1reigl
fruits
>. What Is the best and cheapes
method Of training the vine
d. What are the best varieties %
Grapes for Winter use, and how cal
We preserve them
:. Can the Mulberry be proftabI,
- . NaANANsAt''A ~ u crop loI uttlI mar kUL
S. What Is the cause Of knotty ap
Piles.
Q. The Culture of Mushrooms.
) 10. How can blight and other dis
eases Of the pear be prevented an,
cured
IL. Shall We sell our products di
rect to consumers, or through Com
b. mission dealers
II. What has been the experienc
of membees in spraying fruit trees
l3.-The best and cheapest Hort
cultural Fertilizers
II. What new varieties of fruit
, promise well, and what should W
| discard ? Apples, pears, peaches
plums, apricots, cherries, ounce.
grapes, raspberries, blackberries
gooseberries, currants and straw
berries.
10. Grape Rot and Mildew. r,
, port Of experience with Bordeau
, mixture AID other preventives.