The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-08

grade of tobacco for the manufacture of
pure Havana cigars seems to be pro-
nounced success in Southern Florida,
wherever the experiment has been made
in a proper manner, and under the super
vision of experienced Cuban tobacco
growers. DR.. Corrigan, brother Of
Archbishop Corrigan, of New York. has
produced some tobacco which is consid-
cred equal to the best Cuban product, be-
ing fine. silky, and rich in that odor which
tobacco connoisseurs appreciate so much.
This was raised by Cubans who came TO
Florida for the purpose of experimenting
with tobacco fit for the best
grade of cigars, and they are so well
pleased with the result achieved that they
are ready to begin the cultivation of to-
bacco on a larger scale. Another Cuban
colony which settled in Fort Meade has
produced cigar tobacco said to be equal to
the highest grade of the Vuelta Abajo
district of Cuba, and has therefore decid-
ed to engage permanently in tobacco
growing for its own and the Tampa cigar
factories. Notwithstanding the long
drought. which lasted for ten weeks in
that section the first year, the crop stood
it excellently, and those farmers and
planters who provided themselves with ir-
yigating outfits were exceedingly success
full, and are therefore very sanguine
dBOul the ldluIts ne NsuDdn IODdCCO
Growers Company was able to float $780,
600 Of it's stock in London at so cents on
the dollar and per cent. interest, fact
which would prove that it is considered
a financial success. Epitomst
A Vigorous Peach Orchard-Truss Dem
by, who for the past few years has con-
Quoted a successful truck farm in the
vicinity of this city. has proved that he
knows a thing or two about horticulture
also.
There is growing on Mr.. Denby's farm
q short distance to the southwark of this
city, one Of the most prolific peach or
chards in the state. This orchard COM
prises about twenty-five acres and is set
in peaches Of the Waldo, Angle, Ovledo
and Jewel varities.
Although having been set only eighteen
months, the trees arc literally loaded with
fruit, and It was necessary to remove "a
large percentage to prevent the breaking
of the limbs.
From this orchard Mr.. DENLY expects
to reap excellent returns within the next
year.
Inasmuoh as peaches have always
proved a hardy, prolific and profitable
crop, 1t Is surprising that the cultivation
OF this fruit Is not engaged in more ex-
tcnsivey by the people or Alachua coun-
~ We quote the above from the
Gainesville OFla) News.
Sheep as Land Cleaners The sheep is
among the most useful and valuable of
domestic animals, being a producer OF
wool used for clothing and other purposes
and of wholesome meat. But the sheen
also is Of large value on the farm because
Of his fondness for young sprouts and
weeds.
According 20 an authority there are
nearly 800 varieties Of known weeds. Of
which sheep will eat 5l5 kinds. while
horses, cattle ard hogs Will eat but "a
few varieties. Il h. apparent that every
farmer could well afford 10 raise "a few
sheep n Tor no purpose other than the
destruction OF wCcds.
Weeds Increase in numbers ana varie,
Ties aH fnc country Grows older They
are found most nbundanty in the 90
countries 81 Europe Their steady in.
crease in ihis county demands that far.
mfarF should raise Hhrfp ~ among other
meens lookipg 70 their eHiermlnaiion.