STATE IIORTICULTURAI, SOCIETY. g5 



Mr. H. T- Dunlap, of Champaign, reports another very dry sea- 

 son, yet an abundant fruit cro]) excci)t S/nni'/'rrr/rs which were damaged 

 by the jjrevious season's tlrouth, and grubs, both white and brown. 



Cunanls and Gooseberries plentiful but not jirofitable as a market 

 fruit. 



Of Raspberries, he mentions Davidson's 'rhornless as early, Doolit- 

 tle for (piality, and Miami for late crop. 



Blackberries, badly damaged by drouth. 



drapes produced a heavy crop, suffering but little from insects; the 

 Concord still holds its position as a favorite. 



I"'arly May Cherries i)roduced a half crop; Late Richmond and 

 English Morello good crops — while other varieties produced only enough 

 to entice tJie birds and ants. 



Quinces |)roduced a i)artial croj). 



Peaches plenty, as well as curculios. Hale's Early rotted as usual, 

 while Early York, Early and late Crawfords, and Honest John ripened 

 well. 



/'ears were abundant, of leading varieties — without damage from 

 blight. 



Apples, abundant with an e.xcess of summer varieties, while good 

 keeping varieties are demanded — especially a good sweet apple. If I 

 had Doctor, Professor, or Judge before my name I might venture a sug- 

 gestion to fill this demand. 



Mr. Mr.RioN DuNi,.Ar', of Ford County, says their orchards are 

 young in his county, but the Northern Spy and Prior's Red are fiworites, 

 while the .V//^';i' is superceding the i'i'^/w^^ on account of its great prcj- 

 ductiveness. 



Thinks people buy and [ilanton reputation — without regard to adap- 

 tation of varieties to soil and climate — and mentions Sops-of- Wine, Stan- 

 dard, Raivlcs' Janet, Winesap, and Wilhnc, as the very best. He recom- 

 mends the Osa\:;e Oran^:^c as a windbreak rather than the White WilUnv 

 —or the sprouting Silver-Poplar — and also the //'////<• ^Af// as a shade and 

 timber tree. 



The Early May is the only reliable Cherry among many sorts 

 tested. 



Of Grapes, the Concord and Clinton have thus far given the best 

 satisfaction. 



The Soft Maples are nearly destroyed by the borers — and although 

 the Ash Leaf seems to be the < oming tree — people are greatly inclined 

 to purchase something new if offered under a fascinating name. Thinks 

 also that if the Transactions of this society could by some means be 

 placed in the hands of every farmer, the county would be greatly bene- 

 fited — so say I. 



In Douglas county we have had a fine crop of Apples, Pears, and 

 Peaches, with a good showing of Grapes and Raspberries, while Strawber- 

 ries and Hlaeklh'rries were nearly a failure, and Cherries were unusu- 

 allv scattering. • 



