The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-07-28
FROM PETALUMA.
Orchard CnltivatiOn-H High School
Administered Events.

Editor Morning Call There is much di-
versity Of opinion here regarding the cult
walton or non-cultivation of young orchards
and growing crops Some farmers advocate
cultivation from the start, while others
claim that they have known of trees to bear
beautifully which received little or no cul-
tivatiOn. In the latter case presumably the
exception proves the rule, as cultivation
certainly is essential to the well-beiDg of
tree or crop. The failure of many orchards
and growing crops to yield abundantly of
their products is in many instances due to
lack of cultivation during the proper season,
which is in late spring ana early summer.
This is the time when the greatest and best
growth is made and the critical time in the
life of the newly planted fruit tree. Great
care must be taken TO prevent the soil from
throwing off the moisture which collects at
the root of the tree, for the absence of this
mo Isture will destroy the life of the tree.
After shower or a heavy fog crust
usually forms, which if not broken up with
harrow or cuitivator throws off this moist
ure very rapidly. This crust must be broken
up right around the stem OF the young tree
or 1t cannot thrive.
Some farmers plow around their fruit
trees planted the past winter with mold
board plows, throwing the soil away from
llt llCt, anu ItdNlUS Il uc6p open luIIOW
near them, which, according to the best
authority, is not proper. No better plow
could be taken to dry out the soil and ruin
the tree. The double-shovel plow is the
only implement fit to plow close to newly
planted tlees. Later in the season it can be
run very shallow right up to the trees,
cutting out every weed the first round, and
at the second and third rounds blowing
deeper. Clods are no detriment to Il young
orchard, II the soil is fine and mellow be-
al ,1a1n
and shade, and are far better than the
smooth, packed surface left by the clod-
cfusher.
During the past few years there has been
considerable talk among the graduates OF
the Petaluma High School OF forming an
alumni association. This year the queS-
ton has been revived. and there is now a
prospect of such an organization being
formed. Although the graduates have scat
tered, engaged in their many occupations
and pursuits, yet there are nearly 100 within
reach of Petaluma, and reunion of such u
number could be made both profitable and
pleasant.
The Young Ladies' Temperance Union of
THIS city has contracted with firm of
marble and granite workers to place on the
southwest corner of Main street aud Weston
avenue polished California drinking foun-
tain. The fountain will be 6 feet high, and
surmounted by an ornamental cup.
very pleasant surprise was given Mrs.
AAHIp L iiI4Ilbo VI NGPd W ll tue
residence OF her cousin, Miss Gertrude Hop
klns, on Bodega avenue. The evening was
passed in social games and instrumental and
vocal solos. At midnight the guests par
took of delicious supper.
William Keynes, gentleman from Wey-
mouth, England, spent couple of days in
Petaiuma this week. Mr. Keynes is looking
around the State to select location for his
family and will undoubtedly choose Peta-
luna as his abiding place. He says ne has
haan slrnl tUh ttta. tbarr mort Nft
but much prefers this section 10 anywhere
else.
Jack Holmes and C. O. Schiller took a ride
Wednesday through the great Two Rock
Valley. They report crops as looking very
promising.
j. b. Perry came in from camp at Idle
wood yesterday. He says the party are
having splendid time fishing bathing,
claiming and berrylng. The party consists
Of j. d. Perry and wife, Charles Camm,
George Parker and Miss Lizzie Camm.
The Petaluma Fruit Cannery shipped yes
terday 800 cases of canned goods to Denver,
Colo.
A disease that is killing potato tops may
De Checked by spraying with a weak solu-
tion of eau celeste" solution of copper
and lime, before the disease appears.
lhey have cannery kindergarten in
Healdsburg where they take the children
who belong to workers in the canueries.
Fred Puringtou spent a few DAYS in Peta-
Ii
Green Valley. Mr.. Purington says the indi-
cations are good for large yield this year.
The Olema party returned to their Peta-
luna homes yesterday. A. J. Shaw. f. NJ.
Collins. MIR. and MIS-. W. p Edwards and
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Rodgers went over to es-
cOrt them back to town.
The rumor that Colonel Hooper has dis
posed Of mis- Sobre Vista property to the
Jesuit Fathers for the founding OF college
Is without foundation. SObre Vista Will
tim
Mrs. Hooper, where they have resided for
over twenty years.
Campa's new house on Kentucky street is
being raised. When finished it will be
quite an acquisition TO that part of town.
The Rose ranch On Petaluma Greek, con-
slsting entirely of reclaimed land, yielded
this year 2200 tons of hay, worth in the
market from S12 to Sl4 per ton.
The base ball game between the Santa
RosaS and Petalumas Sunday afternoon in
the former place resulted in victory for the
Santa Rosa nine by score of IS TO }.
Many Of the Methodist people at Bloom
field expect to attend the NJ. L. camp-meet-
ing to be held in Green Valley this week.
A grass ire occurred yesterday on the
vacant block at the end of Spring street.
and burned considerable pasture. Several
houses we're endangered. The Fire Depart
meut was warned, but would not respond,
so the neighbors turned out in platoons and
fought the flames back.
One Oh lle most enJOyaOle pdrtleS oil the
season was the barn party" given at he
home ranch Of A. Gericke at Tomales on
Friday evening. The barn was elaborately
decorated with bunting, ferns and ilowers S.
The spacious grounds. which were brilliantly
lighted with Chinese lanterns, presented
beautiful appearance. Through these the
guests strolled when they wearied of the
indoor festivities. Refreshments were
served at midnight. All those present were
entnuslastlc IN their praise of the unique
affair, the following named being guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Gericke, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bean, Mrs.
Herold, Miss Annie Guldager, Miss Lille
Butner, Miss Maggie Fallon, Miss Kate
Kirk, Miss May, Gerleke. Miss Carrie
Thompson. Miss Nellie Geri Ike, Miss Lizzie
Norton. Miss Sarah Fallon. Miss Lizzie
Bean. Miss Kate Nolan. Miss Annie
Gericke. Miss Marie Nolan, Miss Clara
Rodgers. Miss Kate GOeghan, Miss Gussie
Gericke, Miss Agnes Gericke, Miss Josie
Fouciault, Miss Dell Turner, Miss Lena
Stone, Miss May Burns. Miss Dell Peters,
Mary Phillips,; Messrs G. W. Thompson, J.
K. jenkins. ames Fallon, DR.. Stone. john
Steuart }. McPhillips,. John Dillon. W.
ner, G. keyser. L; Jesslp, J: r. Gercke, w.
Irwin, Horace Ables, w. II. Vaughn, r.
Clark, Grin Smith, w. Patten, Nj. Clark,
Robert Clark, w. Flemming, Edward Fou-
ciault. Julius Gericke and Ray Herold.
PetdItaa, July 81, 1891. M.UAT