The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-07-13

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Several of the peculiar effects OF tor
nadO action were observed, as the
blowing out of the ends of buildings by
the expansion Of the air within, the
Whirling of heavy articles from the
south to the north side of the storm,
etc. Quantities of shingles and timbers
were lifted up and scattered about. Its
chief effect seems to have been Il crush
ing action, and its force is Indicated by
the destruction of Eurwcll's prize
house (GO, q three-story structure of
brick strongly built.
1t was very dark at the time of the
storm, so that persons within Il few
hundred feet of its track were not
aware of what was occurring. There
is no evidence that any one saw fun
ncl-Shapcd cloud.
Commercial Bulb Culture In North Carolina
w. +. Massey, Horticulturist. Experiment
Station
The ease with which towering bulbs
of all sorts are grown in North Caro-
liza satisfied me long ago that a profit
able industry could be built up here in
this line. Few people who are not
familiar with the flower trade realize
the vast sums spent annually for bulbs
of llyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Lilies
and tho like. Hundreds of thousands of
dollars are annually sent abroad to
Europe for these bulbs, all of which
can be as well, or better, grown in
North Carolina.
Mr. c. l.. Allen, a leading New York
florist, seeing the superior quality Of
Lily and IIyacinth bulbs sent from
North Carolina, wrote an article in the
American Agriculturist year or so
ago, urging the commercial culture OF
bulbs in North Carolina. The writer
of this has since tried to second Mr..
Allen in attracting attention to the
capacity OF the state i'll this respect.
and it is likely that ere long men of
experience and means Will start this
business here. n the Eastern part of
the State the culture of Tuberose bulbs
has for wears been d matter of some
Importance, and the markets of New
York and London are mainly supplied
with North Carolina TubcrOSc bulbs.
Eut the tubcrose has lost its populari-
ty with fashionable people and the de-
mand for the bulbs has decreased.
But there are many other bulbs that
are used in increasing quantities an
nually that can be grown here as well
rs Tubero>cs. The best Lily soils in
the State are the black peaty lands of
the Immediate coast. These are also
the best iiyacinth lands. Narcissus,
Roman IIyacinths, and Gladiolus are
better for the upland districts. The
Gladiolus particularly is more adap-
ted to the upland soils. Mr.. Allen
thinks that the Piedmont section is
best for all bulbs and have no doubt
that good bulbs can be grown all over
the State. But an experience in hand
ling and cultivating these bulbs for
over thirty Years makes me feel GER
tain that for Lilies and Dutch Hya-
| cinthS. at least. the black soils of the
coast region are far superior to any
| other in the state. They are in fact
| the same character of soil as that Of
| Holland in d climate incomparably
! superior to that of Holland. If this
| culture is once started in North Caro-
| lima by men of experience there is no
| doubt that a good and prOtita bic in
dustry will be added to the State At
tentlon is being attracted to the State
by articles written by Mr.. Allen and
myself, and lately large Dutch grow
| er of bulbs at HARLEM in Holland,
| wrote to Mr.. Allen fer further Informal
ton, saying that he is thinking of
transferring his business to this coun-
try. In speaking of soil needed, this
| gentleman says of 1Iyacinths. they
arc planted in different grounds: one
! year in a sandy one. another in Il black
| humus ground. Therefore it is of
| great interest to choose country
where different grounds are to be
| found. Also that the ground must be
situated 50 that it will not suffer from
fought. nor whore the bulbs will be
drowned out. these conditions are
| easily found III the coast country OF
North Carolina. We are strongly in
hopes that this, gentleman may be in
| duced to come here and start this BUSH
| ness, which has been the source OF so
much wealth to Holland and for which
our soils and climate are far superior
Since writing the foregoing Mr.. C. L.
Allen writes that year or so ago he
imported 100000 Lily bulbs from
France, which came in such bad order
that they We're unfit to sell. lie sent
them to the neighborhood of Southern
Pines and grew them there one season.
The result. he states, was astounding.
| After one seasons growth in North
Carolina they were better bulbs than
any imported from Europe He adds,
There is plenty of land in Your State
selling for less than $1,000 per acre
that is just as good for the production
of bulbs as the land in Holland that is
worth $4,000 per acre. This is no idle
dream; having been frequently in
Holland to buy bulbs, l know their
methods perfectly. as well as the soil
and climate and know the bulbs can
be produced here at much less price
than there"
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