The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1895-03-15
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few if any trees winter killed where
the proper amount of moisture had
been provided in time in the fall Of the
year however dry and hot the preced
ing summer may have been. Right
here we want to go on record by say
ing that the very first essential to a
good fruit or truck farm is sufficient
windbreak to keep the winds from the
trees in summer and winter and holds
the SHOWS Of winter. North, west aud
south should be thoroughly protected
We do not have heavy winds or storms
from the east.
Most Varities of MoreilO cherries do
exceedingly we'll and seem to be especi,
ally adapted to this altitude and soil
requiring a well-drained subsOil. Heart
or sweet cherries do not succeed in this
region Of country.
Pear culture in Kansas in past years
has not been encouraging, but am glad
to note that of late years, by persistent
efforts and a study of the tree and its
enemy, the blight, some advancement
is being made on that line.
This is natures home Of the plum
when given a little care. Some vsrities
do not succeed well in this climate, but
by a careful selection Of Yarities any
one may in three or four years have
plenty and to spare of this fruit.
Currants do we'll, but need some pro.
lection, as a fence, building, or trees
1 have some as thrifty bushes as you
will see anywhere and were loaded with
fruit in 1894, but the frost nipped most
of them. Right here, let me advise you
to pay some attention to our native
currants, plums, choke cherries and
sand cherries. These varieties do not
often fail to bear crops in abundance
aud by careful selection the fruit will
be nearly and in many instances equal
to the domestic varieties.
Plums, sand and choke cherries grow
in great thickets on the Beaver and
Republican rivers, while on the Smoky
river within a few hours drive you viii
find a good supply Of native currants
The Concord grape is the standard
grape in Kansas, but if you will give
them the proper care other varieties
will repay you for your work.
Strawberries have succeeded we'll in
Sherman county and there is no good
reason Why they will not do better sc!
provided they get the proper attention
You cannot successfully raise straw
berries anywhere unless you care foI
Them.
I have raised very fine raspberries in
Sherman county.
The Snyder blackberry, excepting
perhaps the Kittatinny. is about the
only blackberry that can be successful
~ rai sed here without much extra care
We do not see Why deWberFies should
not do we'll IN this country, and believe
their cultivation should be encouraged
at least on q small scale By way of trial
But We fear that this paper has al.
ready taken too much Of your valuable
time.
In conclusion / want to say a word
about buying your fruit trees. Nov
that you have made the proper seiec-
ti6Gs, my advice to you is buy directly
from some reliable nErserymaH as near
your location and latitude as possible.
If you are able to drive with your team
to the nursery, sec to packing and
selecting your stock you are fortunate
indeed
/ do not want TO be understood by
these closing remarks SIS desiriag "a
antagonizs fruit tres agsnsa My aim
is Just the opposite. These agents have
been abused. slaEdered and viiified
from my earliest Feeoiieet5gas, aaS
have a friendly sse.las foT them
l6efeIo Itt advise heroic Izlz IIisl {.