The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1910-04-29
THE DEER CREEK FARMERS CLUB.

Through the courtesy of II special in
vitation from MIR. Joseph T. Hopes. the
Deer Creek Farmers Club met at his ut.
tractive home on Saturday evening, with
the acknowledgements present: Mr.. w.
Beatty Harlan, president, Messrs. John
s Slade. &. Cover STREET.. Henry H.
Bruins. James Lee. K. Harris Archer, ]
| Lawrence Mccormick, Harvey Ball,
William w. Finney. John Moores, John
ID. Worthington, Frank II. Jacobs, VIII
liam Silver, John Wilkinson aud DR.
| Edward Uuarles; the visitors including
| Mcssrs IohnG Rouse. William |. Amoss,
William Michael, Herbert and Wilmer
Hopes and Professor Close, oi the
Mar, land Experiment Station.
The Club enjoyed a long sauntcr over
this beautiful farm, whose p,rmane mt
pastures at present are covered with u
rich growth and great interest was
shown in Mr.. Hopes fifty acres Of apple
orchard. after which the Club spent much
time about his upto.datc stable and
stock.
Mr. liruns chairman Of the inspection
cummittc. reported upon the very prnmis
ing condition of the grass and wheat. 20
fat cattle are nearly ready for the butcher,
his herd Of cows are In prime condition,
his registered Berkshires are OF the best
and one SOW is caring for eleven pigs
which are the most promising he had
ever seen. The value oi AN abundance of
running water through all the buildings
was noted with very favorable com.
mcnts. Mr. Lee confirmed MIR Bruns'
report, The critic, Mr.. William W.
Fiuncy, said he hal only favorable
Ia. A., al = a..
Club wished to thank Mr. Hoopcsior his
invitation extended to il.
Replying to an inquiry. Mr.. Hopes
reported 100 York Imperial apple
trees. planted as two and three year
Odds; ZOO Stamcn Winesaps. planted M
warnings; 400 Grimes Golden and few
King David lie stated that the year.
ling Stamens had come into hearing as
soon rs two and three year old Works,
confirming Prot. Closes previous dag.
unsis on the subject These trees have
been planted from six to nine years and
are now growing profitable. Last year
lie selected and packed carefully some
three peck boxes of Works which brought
81 % and Stamcns brought rs Prof
Close criticized his having polished his
apples
Prot Close furnished the main talk OF
the evening, the drift Of which was large
" determined by questions promiscuous
lv fired at him from members. Rcitetating
his statements made Mt "A meeting "A
month ago as to the value Of the apple
rs revenue producer and urging scicn-
tiiiC treatment, especially at this time tn
check the rnvagcs Of the coddling moth,
he also took mp and discussed fully the
importance Of nut culture. lie believes
that the cultivation of pecans will he
come an important and profitable in
dustry in Maryland, but advises hat
trees should always he buddcd on strong
healthy roots and states that this can
he successfully done on the hickory from
one to two years oi age lie also
advocated warmly the cultivation Of the
Persian or English walnut, which has
been grown successfully here Tor 100
years and does not suffer from blight
| lie favored the Rush variety trees to he
set fifty feet apart He did not advocate
| the cultivation oichestnuts because they
suffer 80 from worms Mr. John MoOrcs
| here took serious issue with Prof Close
having at this time in his possession
chestnuts gathered forty two years ago,
entirely free from worms but rather hard
to crack Al this point member noted
that many 'hestnut trees IN the lower
part Of the county are now dying. Prof
Close speaks warmly of the iilbert, has
friend near Denton, Caroline county,
| who grows ~ varieties, but II is liable to
| blight. The hickory nut and shagbnrk
were also commended and considered
excellent for owing on account Of their
valuable wood
Mr. James Lee. who has recently
returned from Florida gave an interest
ing account Of budding and growing,
which are carried On on large scale in
Florida. the bulk Of ii being confined to
oranges, grape fruit and pecans
| Mr. J. A. G.. Allen was unanimously
elected member of the Club. which
adjourned after II pleasant evening, Ia
meet in May at the residence uf DR.,
Edward 4uarles