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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-11
Orange Production.

pOrtance in California and for just twenty
years have the crOakers kept up q con-
stant reiteration of their dolefui cry that
over-production must soon ensue and the
orange growers be unable to obtain
enough for their fruit to cover the cost
of production. To be sure, their prophe-
cies have never come true and the price
of good oranges shows no sign of de-
creasing, though the surplus for export
has reached something like $500 or
1000 carloads annually. Thousands of
acres have been planted and have come
into bearing, but the producers OF good
1ruit have not yet had to accept the one
half cent apiece which they used to figure
upon as being a satisfactory figure when
*heir orchards should comeinto bearing.
Despite the nOn-fulfllment OF each and
every one OF these prophecies ofevil, there
Is no cessation in their PRONUNCIATION,
and every week or so someone is found
who is willing TO show himself so poor a
student of facts as to give currency to
the same old unfounded cry OF over-pro-
dactiOn.
The latest and most notable case is
that OF a prominent dealer in California
fruits, who is quoted as saying:
"Few of the orange eating public are
aware Of the tremendous production of
oranges that the United States will de-
velop in few years. It is estimated by
competent authorities that in Florida
there are 100000 trees, bearing and
nOn-bearing. In Arizona, new section
as regards orange culture, there are
about /. 100000 trees that will come in
to bearing within a few years. In Cali.
fornia there are 100000 trees, part of
which are bearing and part will produce
in few years. AS each tree rarely grows
less than two boxes and sometimes
reaches as high as ten, it can easily be
seen that ill ten years from to-day the
production of oranges in the United
States on the basis OF the low average of
two boxes tree will be 100000
boxes, or enough to supply the whole
world. 1t is no wonder, therefore, that
business men engaged in marketing our
orange crop are casting about for favor
able outlets, such as England and the
continent promise to be-
Last year the crop of California and
Florida combined was about 100000
boxes of oranges, each box containing
about 175 oranges. Prices received for
these were low, and hence it was clearly
demonstrated that when future crops in
creased to the figures stated above, as
might naturally be expected as new trees
continue to come into bearing unless
some of the surplus could be taken out
OF this country, orange growing would
not be profitable pursuit."
One fact alone will suffice o set at rest
any fears that might he excited by this
seemingly authoritative assertion. That
is that the consumer has to pay higher
price for good oranges to-day than he
did fifteen years ago, " hen the Riverside
groves we're just coming into bearing.
And to this should he added one other
fact, and that is the orange growers of
California did not have TO accept small
prices last year, but, on the contrary,
obtained fully as good rates as before
San Francisco Chronicle.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-11
The Price of Oranges.

A gentleman who has just returned from
an overland trip through Marion and
Alachua counties tells us that there are
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-11
For THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT.
Exporting Oranges via New York.
Springfield, Mass.

Exporting Oranges via New York.
have read with interest criticisms
that have appeared in your columns
of the Ethelwold experiment and the
advice offered to orange shippers by cor
respondents as to the future policy to
Ce pursued in exporting Florida oran-'
ges.
No doubt the authors of the various
letters published have given their opin-
ions in the best of faith, but contend
that such as advocate exporting via New
York base their opinion on "theory,"
which in the fruit business counts for
little, and not from experience.
During the last four years I have
thoroughly tested exporting Florida Or
anges via New York and the results
have, without exception, shown
that it is impossible to land fruit in
sound condition in the English mar
kets.
The reasons for this are:
LIST. The damage caused to the fruit
by the great number of rehandlings the
boxes receive before being finally landed
in England, fully ten times more than
direct, not the least of which is in Eng
land, where almost every car is put in
to lighters from the steamer side and
then on 10 the dock, exposing the fruit
TO damage by being rained on.
Fad. Want of careful handling and
proper storage Oh the English steamer,
so far as leaving space between boxes
for ventilation.
3rd. Lack of ventilators, and all ven-
tilation. the English steamers not be-
ing equipped with any means of carrv-
ing fresh air into the cargo spaces.
4th. My experience in 1891 and 1892
in shipping thirty different lots, aggre-
eating 1890 boxes of Florida oranges, by
the fastest steamers plying between
New York and London, covering a per-
iod between October 23rd and March
9th, the oranges being carefully in
specled in New York and only strictly
sound fruit being allowed to 60 forward,
over 1000 boxes being rejected as not
sound enough.
9Th. The consigners statements that
not one lot of the 300 boxes landed in
sound condition.
9th. AS against the fact that nearly one
half of the Ethelwold cargo was landed in
from sound to nearly sound shape, with
net results to Florida shippers, for this
kind, of 40 per cent, in excess of what I
have ever been able to net any shipper
who has ever exported Florida oranges,
via New York.
9TH. That Sicily orange growers al
ways ship by direct steamer to New
York, where they formerly sent their
fruit via Liverpool. All these reasons
go to prove conclusiyely that direct
shipment from Florida to England
is the only and correct policy to pursue
in the future, if European outlets are to
be utilized and developed.
am very much disappointed that all
the Ethelwold' cargo did, not land sound.
If it had we would certainly have netted
every shipper $1.75 per box in Florida.
1t is significant that my opponents and
competitors are the only ones who are
finding fault because did not make the
caroO land SOund and not the shinnorc
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-11
For THE FLORIDA AGRIcULTURIsT.
Orange County Neutrality-suspicious.
Berries Kaki Etc.

Berr1es-Graft1ng Kakl Etc.
yellow Jasmine or Gelsemium lent
profusion of bright yellow flowers to
tn wealth of roses, red-berried holly,
English ivy and the numberless other
living plants that entered into our
Christmas decorations and added to
the feeling of gratitude that all shared
on that memorable day.
Peach trees are in bloom. They re-
mind one of seeing a stylishly dressed
lady wearing furs in summer.
Straw oe rries are also blooming. But
they can be excused for precocity on the
general plea as not only being a rare
delicacy but necessity in this land of
fruits. Strawberries can be produced
in this climate from Christmas until the
following Fourth of July by repetition
of setting out plants. At any rate, the
plants bear for longer period in Florida
than anywhere to the northward. 'Alf
AMI 'alf, of strawberries and bananas.
toned to the taste with cream and sugar,
always puts man in good humor no
matter what the harassing cares OF bus
mess NAV have been during the day.
It's catching. The new way of not
working orange groves. Simply mulch
heavily, apply sulphate of potash and
ground bone and let nature do the
rest. Keep mulching though, if you
desire to reap the reward of merit this
system will surely bring you.
By the way, orange growers have a
new tangled plan of arriving at the So
luCion of the net results of the sale of
oranges, viz: Whatever amount they re-
ceive from the commission men after
freight charges and commissions have
been deducted, is called net proceeds.
The value of the shippers time in gath
ering, sorting, sizing and packing his Or
anges, and the cost of boxes, nails, hoops
and hauling to place of shipment is not
thought Of in the Joy of getting some
thing after sales have been consuma-
ted. But don't call it net proceeds,
please.
Kakis are still in market here. It is
lruit that is growing in popular es-
TEEN, but requires an education of the
Taste to swear by it.
A new variety of the kaki originated
in this county, known as the Triumph.
It's excellence is unsurpassed, and takes
the place of an apple, the flesh being
firm when fully ripe, although somewhat
mellow. All other varieties are PUPPY
when ripe, but when sliced and evap-
grated make dried fruit equal to dried
peeled peaches.
From this time on to the swelling of
the buds of the wild persimmon, gratis
of kaki can be put in successfully. In
fact root grating has proven to be the
best plan for propagating this valuable
fruit. When grated on the wild stock
and not transplanted, fruit can be ex-
pected in two to three years, increasing
in yield rapidly thereafter.
Strictly speaking, you cannot right
fully call the Ethelwold's trial trip
failure. 1t was an experiment, which
has given ample opportunity to remedy
the detects of this trip. In one respect
it was the old story of unripe fruit. To
this f.cG can no doubt be attributed
most Of the disappointment in not OBJ
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1893-01-11
suited as follows :

Inc values caTTI6u OuG myself. anu
I presume they are approximately cor
rect. If half of the rakings are pine
needles the average value is So cents a
ton.
This is not very rich manure, but
considering the large quantities that
can be secured close to most of our
groves, it no doubt makes, in connection
with chemical fertilizers, more COM
plete manure than chemicals alone.
But analysis is mot the only evil
dence of it's value, for have seen where
OF ange roots have reached up above the
surface of the soil and completely mat
ted small piles of trash that had been
left for only few months and at a con-
siderable distance from the trees.
One spring 1 raked up into piles
lot of trash in the WOO DIS, but neglec-
ted to haul it into the grove until late
in the fall, when I found the piles SO
matted with fibrous roots from the ad-
iacent tree as to make it quite difficult
to handle it.
Stable manure is considered COM
plete fertilizer, and we are all anxious
to make all We can Oft, yet is a scarce
article around most Florida orange
groves, and anything to fill the void
must be cceptable: especially when the
difference in chemical value between
rakings and ordinary stable manure is
not as great as many suppose, the anal
ysis of different samples in Massachu-
sets running from $1.82 to 1888 per
ton.
Probably the principal value of rak
ings lies in it's use with chemical fertili-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23

roses I'm the centre and at either end The place
assigned the Infanla marhed 10y bunch OF or
calds I'm silver holder During the dinner, WHICH
WAS almost exclusively diplomats, various airs were
rendered upon harp In adjoining room, ana AFTER
ward number ~ vioinS were added. IN" guests
wcr. the Infanta EIlae. Lady Paunccfole. VILE OF
TIE British hmba ,sadoT III" MarchionNs Arc" Her
mos, Mrs. Harriet Lane tombstone. Mrs. 'iiheroh
.arl!sr. Miss rendeion Miss Connolly. Miss cam
crtn The Inianta Antonio the Duke of Iamanl"s, te
priiish Amlas sador. the French Amnls sadnr the
Austrian spanish, swedish and Peruvian ministers
and Caldcron Carlisle After dinner III" other mem
bers 81 "a" Diplomatic Corps and few oil "a'hh-
toms most distinguished people We're received In
formally.
An active v0ung hrck boy. rcitlclny In the truly
sp.ni.h pGironymic Emoeo :, grub. was = id'N 10
he T. the proud OF frr" suit OF her livery
when the latter carried tic greetings 10 th'
Queen Regent and the Duke Of Vcrsgna. but he made
all his preparations Just the same 10 SAIL win ~"
ROYAL C,n.inl, sion. lie came "A stowaway on the
Marie Christina. and how h. reached THIS CITY dpr,
not matter. lie dit not scistcr when h" arrived
AZ III. Arlington YESTERDAY but his coming created
quite a little STIR Ia tie LGnscm III of the Princess
sh. was greatly amused when he turned M a=lln.
and u, once decided 10 l"t the smiling Emrgo enjoy
America In her service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23

Good bye, good bye cried the Ifan,a waving her
hand TO the she passed through their ranks.
Good bye, thank you' she cried again, smiling
while the stern face OF Mr.. Carlisle relaxed
The Prince and others IT. the party laughing
heartily, and they entered the carriages they caught
the echoes OF naitcrng remarks upon the beauty
and gracefulness Of the Princess.
From the Treasury Department the lnfanta and
her party were driven to the Washington Monument.
The elevator had been held for some tme and 1t
was waiting when the royal visitor arrived. After
a trip to the top, where some time spent In view
Ing the landscape. the carriages were entered and
the party driven to the Capitol short stay
made there and then the Infanta went back TO the
Arlington. Luncheon was followed by drive about
the city.
At q O'Clock this evening the Infanta was serenaded
by the Marine Band under Professor Fanciull Til,
was arranged BY Secretary Herbert.
shortly before the departure Of the Princess from
the Arlington Hotel TO attend the dinner at ex'
Minister Curry's house throng OF people conGre-
gated about the entrance eager to catch glimpse OF
the Royal visitor. Mr.. Currys residence was bril-
lianty light d and the interior was prouscly deco
rated with flowers OF all descriptions, the stairway
being "A mass OF snowballs. The mantelS were ar
ranged In spanish cOlors OF bu,ercups ana red car
nations, and about the spacious halls were ferns and
palms. On stand In the centre OF the main par
to Mrs. Curry In Paris
Covers laid for eighteen persons, and the tapie
was adorned with strips Of lace with American beauty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
controlled by one OF the best known and most dis
tinguished general officers In the service.

controlled by one OF the best known and most dis
tinguished general officers In the service.
THE CROWDS AT THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.
The gathering at the Imperial Institute reception
was the most motley and Heterogeneous Assembly
got together by the wit OF man. After mat he
most STRIKING thing about 1t was Its density. ion
were. for tae most part. absolutely packed 'ose'her
I'm ore huge mass Nobody had the faintest idea OF
the direction he was moving In. Passages, cor
iidors, quadranplcs. etc, were as great maze IN
which all the worlds Of London were vainly cropping
their way.
CHANGES IN Mr.. sAIAS JOURNAL.
Mr.. George Augustus sala Is converting his popn-
lar Journal into a limited company with DR.. W. IL.
Russell end Mr.. b. ii. Farjeon as fellow directors.
Mr. Sala will continue his present editorial control.
Mrs Sala WILL rs now, conduct the ladies' depart
ment Very promising arrangements are an
nounced calculated 10 Increase tho circulation OF
Mr. Sala's journal. EDMUND YATES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
OTHER THEATRES LAST NIGHT.

new farce. by Walter G. Bellows. was PLAYED
last night for the first time at the STANDARD Theatre
The cast Included F.. J. Henley. George W. Leslie.
W. H. Cromp,on, Charles W. Butler. Lawrence sternc.
HYDE Robson, Miss Nanctte Com.t0cS. Miss Grace
KinbaI. Mrs. F. A. Ebere ard Miss May Robson
Mr. Hermann gave his always popular exhibition
Of magic at the Columbus Theatre last night ana viii
continue II throughout the week lie has some new
illusions and dc.tncss In performing these. as we'll
his less preteniiOus tricks |, the as OF old
Mrs. Hermann of course assists him and they give
most pleasing entertainment
The buzzsaw whirred and the village band footed
the Fourteenth street Theatre last night. and the
admirers OF Blue Jeans had opportunity to ex-
press their admiration. Those who not there
will no doubt bestir themselves account Of The an
nouncement that the play will be presented only
few times.
The farce comedy " IIoss and IIoss" presented
at the Harlem Opera House last night by willie
Collier and his associates. II has recently been seen
another theatre ana has gained aud lost little since
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
COMErY AND MAGIC AT DAYS.


Ar entertainment OF sort hitherto unknown Mt
Daly's Theatre was given there last night. II
the beginning Of n summer season. which /, In itself
novelty at this house. Unless II fails through its
effort 10 be too widely and generally pleasinG-a
dangerous attempt somctlmcS-it ought TO be snc-
cessful, Tor all the parts Of IT pleasing. refined
carefully arranged and wcll-cxccuted. The pro-
eramme began with Plsnches comcdietta The Loan
Of a Lover which played by members OF Mr..
Daly's company. The weight OF the actirg came
upon William Gilbert and Mis- Catherine Lewis. Mr.
Gilbert IS always delightfully."- dry and droll, and he
gave q charming element Of easy and graceful comedy
to the performance Miss Lewis Is equally arch ard
frolicsome and contributed the more energetic merit
ment. The more dlgiiGed persons CT the play were
presented by James Hackett and Miss Percy liaswel
the one agreeable ir presence firm and manly, ana
the other graceful and winning. Tie minor parts
were played By Eugene Jcpson ard Wilfrcd Buck
land.
The greater part OF the evening was devoted TO
feats OF magic and Illusions by Mr.. kelar assisted
by Mrs Keliar. His experiments In scight Of band
are all prcttly designed and effectively performed ana
some OF them are new. That Is than can be- sad
Of most exhibitions OF magic An experiment d"sie
mated as KarinOs7 caused the audience much ad1ra
ton and perplexlty. II like an experiment III
so-called mind reading but without any OF the pro-
cesses usually supposed 10 ud the mind reader MIS-.
Kclar read numbers which she could NOT see ana auu d
columns Of figures which also she could not she o
II all quickly and accurately, and II II was tilch S
no doubt II was In some form or other, II ~a3 VOL
derfuny well done Mr.. cellar also gave the DNtn
aAstarte the Maid Of the Moon" which Is not n% n%
here. but is good .CasSadaga proTganaa anu
before the public and his Entertainment pre- ems
elements Of difference from other lately seen hef'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
V4RSHIPS PREPARING FOR SEA.

THE DIMITRI DONsKoI AND RYNDA EXPECTED
TO SAIL TO-DAY-A RUSSIAN SAILOR DIES
Few people visited the warshps in the North
River Yesterday The Russian ana French ships were
closed TO visitors they making ready for saiS
to-day although those who ventured ont In the shore
boats were not turned back by the courteous officers
The Dimri Donsko and Rynda Will sail today
going direct to Philadelphia. The French cruiser
Arcthuse will also probably sail day. her destina
lion being the Canary Islands. The Argentine cru-
ser Neuve de Julio one OF the swiftest Of the yes
sells that have visited IL, will sail for home to-
morrow The few remaining foreign visitors lie he
low Fifty ninth ST. except the three caravcls which
are still anchored of Ninety siNt-st, and are open
to visitor, daily. They will leave before the first
of June.
The Etna the IA Csiip Of Admiral MaGnaglii OF the
Italian squadron, steamed UP the Hudson early yes
teIday morning She went up the river IN response
10 private invitation.
The second death among the sailors of the visiting
warships, occurred Sunday. Russian sailor from the
Dmiiri ponskoi died at the Roosevelt liO-pal. Ills
body accompanied by squad Of sailors from TIE
ship was taken across the Thirty iOarhst. ferry 10
Brcoklyn cemetery. The first death was that OF
the French sailor on board the Arethuse. who was
buried at Flatbu>h.
The Russian sailors made striking appearance In
their new summer clothc,, which they dOnncd for
the first time yesterday. The Russian Admiral l.
expecting dispatches announcing that the three biz
Russian cruiser, have lett the Baltic and on their
way to this country. The line of United States
cruisers remains unbrOAcn, but sailing orders my be-
received al any moment Pe,plc desiring 10 visit the
foreign warshiIs remaining should go 10 Fifty
ninth or Fory-aecond ST., North River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
TIE LTNA DROPS ANCHOR AT WEST POINT

West Point y. Y. May 80 (specaD.-it II O'Clock
This morning the Italian warshp Etna dropped ahfhor
opoosi,e West Point. Colonel Ernst ana AdJu''h'
J. NJ Carson, IN fun uniform put OF In boat anu
were soon alongside the vessel. When Colonel Erhai
stcprcd aboard a salute OF eleven guns was fired 10y
the Ena. The superintendent ana adJh'Ah' '"'"
returned 10 the landing and patiently waited Tor the
visitors For some unaccoun'able reason ID" E'hd
officers did not land until 3 80 In the afternoon
Carriages were waiting and the party proceeded up
,be hill At AIS the cadets were drawn up Tor re-
view and their appearance ELECTED applause from VI"
Italians salute Of thirteen guns was fired III honor
NJ the visitors. The West Point band played Italian
ond American airs. reception was held at Colonel
Ernst's quarters and all the officers OF the post were
,n,roduced To morrow will be receiving day on
i,n.,d The warshlp. II il said that the Eni VIII
remain at West Point Tor several days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-05-23
THE DEMOCRATIC INCOME TAX IDEA.
4 REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE.

4 REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE
From The Troy Times
WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENT OF The ST. Louis Re
pulicr says he i "auhorized 10 Announce Geh'htrn
.t President Cleveland and secretary carlisle favor
an income tax the repeal ~ The I'D per cent IA, Oh
Slate bank, and tho repeal Of the sherman i'inoh
act II this Is official II Of startling impor, TO me
,vt io carry out the rest OF the programme would
moan a radical II not a revolutionary change IN me
W,ijnn,s fiscal policy. and show that the AomiS'r3
.t"n e. not only ready to enforce the principles OF
Tho Chicago PLATFORM but To go 10 sun iuri"er
and more dangerous extreme
LOOKING TOWARD ANOTHER "WAR TAXI
From The Newark Advertiser
Free Traders have always been very glib IN tho'r
danun,iatlons OF a protective tariff as Il war TAX.
states was resortcd to measure Incident 10 the
necessities OF the Government during Inc ""r vi 'hc
Rebellion.
DANGEROUS FOR ANY PARTY TO TRY.
From The ST. Louis Republic.
An income tax on all incomes over 1000 year
would certainly result In absolutely wiplhg our any
Marty that nut II In force In this country, while
tnx an incomes OF So 900 and over would as certainly
result In the defeat OF the party responsible ior IL anu
in the early repeal OF the measure.
TIE DEMOCRACY WOULD FIND 1T Fatal"
From The Galveston News.
Whom the Democratic party decides To chase the
entcrprIslng and thrifty citizens Of the country and
land them down with doubl~ or triple burdens OF
t,yntIon right there and then the Democratic party
is destined to BE- merely lot OF unburied remains.
THE PROGRAMME REQUIRES A NEW TAX.
From The Atlanta Constitution
Tho new Democratic Administration Is pledged to
reduce the tariff to frectradc basis and the deficit
thus made In our revenues must he made up In some
ot her way. Then our pension bill VIII exceed
5000 900 900 a year in the immediate future. We
penses OF the Government, and the only way 10
raise II Is By An income tax.