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him, to forwnrJ nccording to circum>>tnnccp, and if sent by rnil-road, let liim tnko nnd forward to 

 the dealor tT purchaser n conlrnct, proviiliiig ngninst delay. (When on board of Meniners bound 

 for thi' proper ports, there is not much danger of dehiy.) A jierson ordeiing trees cannot tell 

 wiint route will bo the most expeditious; nnd the nur.-orynien cannot tell the best route to for- 

 ward by from IJuffido, at the time the trees reach that point. I do not propo-c that this expense 

 Fhould bo jmid by the nurserymen, but let them add to their bills a charge for forwarding, which 

 would be light upon each purchaser, properly nppoitioned. A. 0. B.mjiock. 



Some effective arrangement will no doubt be made by the nurseries here, before the fall 

 business opens. One groat source of delay is, that all rail roads and steam boats Ijave more 

 freight oftered them during si)ring and I'ali, than their liicililies enable them to transport 



promptly. 



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Minnesota as a Frcit-growing Country. — As this country is now attracting considerable atten- 

 tion, and its climate, soil, productions, &c., are becoming subjects of great interest to thousands, 

 I have concluded that perhaps a short communication in regard to its adaptation to fruit culture 

 might not be inappropriate for your columns. While all who are at all acquainted with our 

 territory admit that its advantages are such as to make of it, ultimately, a great country, there 

 are many who doubt whether fruit can be successfully grown here to any considerable extent. 

 The grounds on which these opinions are based, are the high latitude, (43 ® to 4'J ° ), and the 

 extreme cold of a few days in winter, (sometimes 30 ® below zcroj. 



In opposition to these theoretical conclusions I wish to state some facts based upon my limited 

 experience here. In the spring of 1853 we brought up and planted here about 20,000 trees of 

 all kinds, most of which were root-grafted Ap[des. But besides these were Apple, Pear, Cherry, 

 rium and Peach trees, of a size suitable for orcliard jilanting, together with a considerable stock 

 of ornamental shrubbery, Roses, <tc. These trees all made a fine growth during the summer; 

 indeed, manj' of them made a greater growth than was desirable, as it was apprehended that 

 they would not be in so good a condition to stand the winter as if the growth was less. 



The last winter was one of unusual severity ; alihough, as a whole, it was very pleasant, yet 

 there were several daj"8 of very severe cold. At two different times the mercury was as low as 

 35 ® below zero. It will at once be seen that this was rather a severe ordeal for the unacelimated 

 trees ; and I presume it will not be uninteresting to Horticulturists to be informed somewhat 

 in detail of the result. 



The Apple and standard Pear trees, of a size suitable for planting, are entirely uninjured, and 

 a few of them have blossomed this spring. 



The dwarf Pear trees are generally uninjured. There are a few, however, that made a second 

 growth late in the fall, that are somewhat scorched at the extremities of the branches. 



The more tender Heart and Bigarreau Cherries are pretty severely injured, though not killed, 

 while the Dukes and Morellos are in a fine condition. 



Plums are uninjured. 



Peach trees are pretty badly scorched, but are making a very fine growth this spring; and it 

 is remarkable that woi'ked trees are in fully as good condition as seedlings. 



The root grafts include about seventy varieties of Apples. There is a striking difference in 

 the hardiness of these varieties, as shown by their appearance this spring. 'While some are 

 entirely uninjured, others are slightly, and still others quite severely affected by the winter. 

 After a careful examination I give the following as varieties entirely hardy : — Peck's Flcanant, 

 Autumn Strawberry, Porter, Red Asfracan, Faineune, St. Laicrence, Early Joe, Stimmer Pearmain, 

 Tolman Sweeting, Lady, Wagener, Pomme Oris, Red h'gextrie, and one or two others. 



Among those slightly affected are — Gravenatcin, Swaar, Esopns Spltzenhurgh, English Russet, 

 s Janet or Never Fail, White Winter P-armaln, Yellow BcVfloiucr, White Bellflower, 

 Dominie, Northern Spy, Early Harvest, Golden Sweet, Red Detroit, and a number of o 



