Rocky Ford enterprise., 1894-12-06

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The Otero County Horticultural Soci-
ety met at the armory hall Saturday al
ternoon, with fair attendance OF inter
ested members and auditors. II .. Nc
Claim, president, was in the chair, and W.
G. Steele, secretary. The topic was, "The
Best Varieties of Apples to Cultivate In
the Arkansas Valley"
J. c. Kahn said he had found by exper-
ience that the varieties which thrived
best in the east and in other portions of
the west did not do 30 we'll in the Arkan-
sas valley. At the head of the list of ap-
pies suited to the valley he placed the
Jonathan. Among the other good varie-
ties were the Huntsman, York Imperial,
Ben Davis, etc. The Missouri Pippin he
thought about equal to the Rome Beau
ty but not as good as the Willow Twig.
In many cases the trees were overbur-
dened with fruit, causing too many small
apples.
varieties but seemed inclined to give the
is splendid apple and bears heavily.
The Wealthy is q fine bearer. He will
next spring set out 100 new trees, so of
which will be Ben Davis. Cooper's Ear
ly White is the very best summer apple
grown in the valley. The Early Harvest
bears we'll but is not of a robust habit.
The Huntsman is q good quality but
does not come to bearing as soon as 9TH
ers. The Pewaukee is better for cider
and drying than for keeping. His Wal
bridge had just commenced to bear
they lodged the frost well-were coarse
and juicy, with Ben Davis flavor.
Hon. j. h. Crowley prefaced his re-
marks by passing basket of fine fruit
grown in the Fairview orchards, calling
especial attention to Missouri Pippins,
those grown beyond the range. He has
more Missouri Pippins than any othe,
variety. He would recommend planting
Missouri Pippins and Ben Davis in the
proportion Of two OF the former to one OF
the latter. II mixed in the orchard and
the Missouri Pippins should prove short.
er lived he would have the Ben Davis
left. Rawlins Jeanette was fine apple
growing in clusters and not hurt by the
wind, was late and was not hurt by late
frosts. You can't fail to make money by
planting this variety.
8. Ward said that the Yellow Bellaow.
er was a fall apple here and not profita-
BILE to grow. He thinks the Huntsman
one Of the best apples grown in the val
ley. The Rhambo grows very large.
name a list Of ten of the best varieties oi
apples to grow for profit in the valley
After general discussion the following
list was agreed upon: In wiuter apples
Ben Davis, Missouri Pippin, York In.
perial. Walbridge, Wine Sap and Willow
Twig. Fall varieties-Rambo and Jona
than. Summer apples-Yellow Trans
parent and Cooper's Early White.
]. G. Kahn asked that the society name
four Of the best varieties Of peaches, a.
he wished to plant 500 trees next spring
The following list was selected: Alex
ander, Late Crawford, Old Nixon and
Stump of the World.
Mr.. Kain proposed that a prize Of 10C
essay es entitled, %Why " Should Shout IT the ' Asri Si
culture and Horticulture Of the Arkan
sas Valley Attract Immigration2" The
essays should not exceed one column il
length. Geo. A. Kilgore, of La Junts
and D. W. BaIkley to be the committet
to award the prize. The essays should
be in the hands of the committee by Jan
uary LIST, 1895. No name should b.
signed to the articles, but the name
should be given in a sealed envelope anG
sent with the essay, which will be opened
after the award has been made. r. o
McClain, president of the society, will
furnish the apples, giving the very best
he has in his fruit cellar. Competition
open to all and it is hoped that the con
testants will be numerous. The ENTER
PRISE adds the following to the offer
An oyster supper to the unsuccessful es
sayists.
The society adjourned to Saturday
Dec. 18th, at which time officers will be
elected for the ensuing year. The topic
for discussion will be: "The Best Varie
ties Of Plums and Prunes to Cultivate il
the Arkansas Valley" Hon. J. H. Crow
ley will open the discussion.