The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1891-07-02
POMOLOGICAL.

We have enjoyed very much = call
from A. J.. Philips, ESQ.,, of Wes: Sa-
lem, Wisconsin, who is, and has been
for several months. acting as Special
Agent fer the Division of Pomology.
Department Of Agriculture. Mr.. p.
spent three days in this county, the
guest Of Daniel Shell, Esq who was
formerly fellow townsman und friend
Of Mr., Philips. While here lie has done
more than swap stories with his old
friend. lie has been looking at the
orchards, gardens and farms, aud dis
cerning the capabilities of the soil and
climate for fruit culture. He came
here from Kilbourne City, Wis.,, where
the Wisconsin State Horticultural So
ciety held its annual summer meeting,
which he reports as very successful.
The show Of Strawberries wss i'm
mcnse. One specimen of the the Jes~
sic being exhibited, grown in Sparta,
that measured nine inches In circum-
ference. the Waraeld. No. 2, the Har-
land, Jessie, Bubacl, and Crescent be-
ing the leading rieties. The first
was pronounced the hnest market ber-
ry on the list.
On the way here Mr.. Philips spent
one day ut the Minnesota Tree Expert
mental Station 1T Owatonna, and was
we'll pleased with the work beiug done
there. He also visited, In company
with Mr.. E. H. Dart, who is in charge
Of the Station, tho farm Of Mr.. Miller,
IL miles from Owstonns, where the
Peerless apple tree. that 10 attracting
the attention Of apple growers In tho
north west, now stands. He reports
the tlee large, Of fine appearance, and
showing no signs Of blight, but bear
ing no fruit this season. Contrary
to bis expectation he found it in q very
favorable. protected place, aud found
other seedlings, together with Duchess
and Tetofski, on the same grounds,
planted ut the same time, In excellent
condition.
While here Mr.. Philips spent half q
day looking over the grounds Of Dir
Ludlow, near the city. It 10 on these
grounds that the seeding Okabena ap
pie tree originated. which has beeu
purchased and is now being propasa.
ted by the Jewell Nursery Go. He re-
ports the tree in good condition. bear
lug light crop Of apples. and says b
can see no reason Why it does not fll
the recommendation given to it, betnf
productive aud hardy. He also foun(
Duchess and Tetofski on their owl
roots, and Wealthy, top worked, doini
we'll here. He found on these around,
. very early Black Cap raspberry, ant
. very productive native Plum, whict
he considered OF sufficient importanc,
for him to send specimens Of both t,
the Department at Washington for in
spection. He visited, In company witt
Mr.. Shell, other farms In the vicinity
where apple trees are growing whicl
were set At IN early day, aud report
that where suitable kinds Of tho hard,
varieties were set tho trees are In q
good condition ~ any he has seen Il
this State, and from IN experience o
over twenty years Of apple growing il
Wisconsin he says 1t Is his opinion
that on all the farms In Mobiles count
having high locations, the farmers ca,
raise, by planting . few trees annuall
or semi-anoually, oil tho apples tho
need for home consumption. and som
for market: He il much pleased Wit
tho soil and tho outlook for crops i,
this vicinity; Gays that Potatoes loo
uncommonly we'll, and that shade tree
loOk finely.
! Ar. Philips reports the agriculture
department Ut Washington In charr
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