The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-06-06
A sTRAwBERRY CHRISTENING"
The ''Fendall' is Formally Introduced to
Distinguished Visitors from Washing
ton and Other Friends and Well
Wishers-What Some of
Them Had to Saw

| The "Fendall' is Formally Introduced to
Distinguished Visitors from Washing
ton and Other Friends and Well
Wishers-What Some of
Them Had to Say.
Upon the invitation of Mr.. Charles E. Fen
dali, Col. G. B. Bracket, chief of the Plant
Division of the Agricultural Department,
Washington, d. c.; his first assistant, Prof.
w. II. Raglan, and Prof. C. P. Close, of the
Maryland Experimental Station College Park,
came to Towson on Saturday last to see Mr..
Fendalps strawberries and to learn some
thing about the production of the wonderful
plant called the "Fendall' that is just now in
full fruitage and bearing so wonderfully of the
large and beautiful berries.
The visitors were met at Mr.. FendalFs resi-
dence by several residents ofthe town and after
half hours rest and pleasant conversation the
company repaired to the strawberry patches
and there met delightful sight that few of
| them were prepared to see. They saw the Fen
dalr' berry in all its luciousness and glory and
many were the compliments showered upon
| Mr.. Fendall for what he had been able to pro-
duce by his own unaided efforts. The visitors
from Washington were especially enthusiastic
and spoke in unstinted praise of the hosts
achievements in the way of strawberry
| production.
After the interchange of many views on fruit
culture generally and other subjects of interest
! the company repaired to the Smedley House to
enjoy Mr.. Fendalrs hospitality in the way of
a bountiful luncheon prepared in Landlord
Tracey's best STYLE At the hotel more of Mr..
| Fendalls invited guests were met and after
some time spent in introductions and social
chat the large dining-room was thrown open
and for two hours the abundance of good
| things for the inner man. as well as many other
| good things, were discussed and Mr.. Fendall
| ID hxyf bo obo cd
I visitors and others for what he had accom-
plished in the production of his straw berry,
| large dishes of which graced the table, only to
be disposed of by the guests when the proper
| time arrived.
Chief Judge Burke occupied the head of the
table and discharged the duties of POSTMASTER
most acceptably. He said that Mr.. Fendall
had won fame in Baltimore county by his sue
| cessful efforts as horticultural. Col. Brac-
kett, Prof. Raglan and Prof. Close also made
remarks in which they paid high tribute to
Mr.. FendalPs strawberry, in regard to size,
flavor and productiveness. Col. Bracket said
his efforts were being watched with much in
terest by the Agricultural Department, as Mr.
Fendall is demonstrating the possibilities Of
strawberry culture.
Others who spoke were Judge Duncan, A. A.
Piper, w. Gill Smith, William Grason and
| Thomas ]. Lea. Upon the wholeit was most
enjoyable occasion and will always be remem-
bered with pleasure by the participants.
were Messrs. Samuel K. Fendall, John q. Per-
| kins George T. Dorritt, W. George Marley,
! William P. Cole, ]. F. Cowan, William 5. Fen
dali Henry Bach, Jr., Walter A. Poole, ]. b.
Perkins, Ernest G. Hatch, Harold Scarborough
and 81. G. Longnecker.
Incidentally it may be remarked that later,
| when Col. Bracket took his departure for
| Washington, he carried with him heaping
box of "Fendall strawberries and there were
only nine of them in the lot. The Colonel
picked these himself.
WHAT COL. BRACKET SAID.
came here for the purpose of learning some
thing about strawberry growing and have not
been disappointed. Ihave known of Mr.. Fendall
a short time, through correspondence, and /
! took it into my head few days ago to see his
| strawberries and find out how he produces such
| berries. Last night about 1890 received let
| ter from Mr.. Fendall wanting me to be sure to
be here today. sick or not, so am here. rather
assure you it gives me a great deal of pleasure
to meet you here and have the opportunity of
seeing what l have seen-strawberries in this
ton of Mr.. Fendall. There is no question but
| that Dir. Fendall made mistake, as If he had
taken up this instead Of law, some years ago, he
| would have made great success. He has dem
onstrated what can be done in strawberry grow
| ing and here is an opportunity, am sure, for
| Mr.. Fendall to demonstrate to the world what
| can be done in originating new varieties.
l am greatly surprised to find this beautiful
locality, which have never had the privilege of
seeing before. 1t surpasses anything had any
| idea of. am gratifed to meet you here today
and test the fruit which ,h we have here before US
recollections of this occasion.
PROF. W. H. Raglan.
! Having been in the strawberry business for
| half century and almost the other half, can
say have never seen finer display than see
here in the Fendall strawberry. 1t expresses all
ANTICIPATED and more Il is is not only an ex
| of good, strong constitutional vigor. The plant
is one of the first things take notice of in the
strawberry and this plant is faultless, as far as
from
l was also tempted to say, faultless. 1t is about
as near perfect as things get in this world
| you get such vigOr and such quality they are
imore than hard to beat
of varieties of fruits of all kinds that are rank
ing as successful in the various sections of the
| tiplied so rapidly as the strawberry
Interest in the strawberry is now very great
| and, as far as have gone in the work referred
the one that had received the highest number
| of recommendations from large area of terri
tory. OF course. the Fendall has not been mem
toned because it has not been disseminated,
| but think it ought to have place as being q
most promising berry.
One especially nice feature about this gather
| ing is that man does not have to say much
the berries speak for themselves and give more
| praise than could possibly be given in words.
| [ came to Maryland only year ago last jan
| uary but am certainly pleased with the beau
o the at pe9y
Of the scenery and you have as beautiful place
as 1 have seen after travelling quite q good deal
| pleasant and valuable experience to those that
have passed in the last year and a-half.
| / don't think it is at all necessary for me to
| try to add words of praise to what Col. Bracket
in what they say in regard to this berry it is
good shipper it has bright future. before it.
An event like this is grand one. If you are
rod 70 ara 1rQO o
consume. / am glad of this opportunity of be-
ing with you and would be pleased to see all of
| you at the Experimental Station of the College,
should you find it convenient to visit us.
PropertyTransfersi in Baltimore County;
Deeds, etc. received for record in the office of
the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Baltimore
| County:
| Chas c. Lawrence and VT. to VIM. Sedgewick.
David Markley and W.T.. to A. Saysman, Jr.
| North Ave. Land Co. ct al. to Bernard Ulrich.
George E. Dilworth ct al to A. Goodman and WI.
| James s. Calwell. attorney. to Elias Livezey.
John M. Thames to Harry Cromwell.
| Susie e. B. Cromwell and bus. to ]. II. Tames.
Osborne 1. Yellott and T. Scott Ofutt, trustees,
Carrie L. Richardson, administrative, to Arthur
| N. Rogers. ,., ~, i,
to Henry F. Wiessner.
| Chas. ii. Gunther and VT. to J. Birch and VT.
| John w. Smith and VT. to Albert +: Donaldson.
| Albert E. Donaldson to Blanche Smith.
| Henry Kolb and VT. to G. +. SPAIN and WI.
| Canton Company to John T. Donohue.
Gainesville Cooperative Association to Asbury
Rideout and WI.
| J. Yurek and WI. to A. Krupinski and VT.
| VIM. III. Clark to Charles II. Mead and VT.
| John T. Donohue to Thomas McCosker.
| CB. Clotworthy to Fidelity and Deposit of Md.
| w. A. Martin and r. N. Martin to e. W. Day, etc.
| Ferdinand Lautenbach to e. w. Day.
| r. r. Slngluff to Fidelity and Deposit Co.
| Minna Klostermann to p. Schneider and VT.
| Roland Park Co. to s. w. Trott and VT.
| George E. Carney to John s. Long.
| G. Dugan trus., to Catherine Werner, Jr.
| ii. Bernhardt and VT. to ]. Steffman and VT.
| William Erdman ct al. to Rose Mason.
| Clifton T. Ensor and VT. to Simon Rees and WI.
| James Young to B. Nj. Halter.
| North American Land Co. to Bernard Ulrich.
| Tbeo G. thurman and VT. to G. W. Lurman.
/ Josephine L. Stewart to John H. Devell.
Max Quit and VIM. L. Haworth to Mayor and
| CITY Council of Baltimore.
Ferdinand c. Dugan to Theodore F: Frizzell:
| Theodore F. Frizzell and VT. to H. f. Frizzell:
| H b. Frizzell to Theodore f. Frizzell and wife
| D. F. Maroney and VT. to Frank ID. Sanger.
| J. H. Baugher to Joseph N. Ramos and wife,
G. Il. williamson and hus. to ID. E. Thomas.
Glyndon Park Chautauqua to Chas. T. Bowen.
Same to John w. Bowen.
| J. C. Hasbleck and wife to Geo. Hasbleck and WI.
| OIiyer.E. Fisher to Dorsey w. Ofutt.
Elias Iiyezey to Henry B. Taylor and VT.
| CaorOa T. KratZer to John HI. Richardson.