156 MINNESOTA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



SPRAYING RASPBERRIES, GRAPES AND POTATOES. 



The raspberry anthracnose was treated quite fully in our bulletin 

 of October, 1891, and, if any chang-e is to be advised, it is to use a 

 weaker solution. Two pounds each of copper sulphate and quick- 

 lime would no doubt be sufficient, although this strength has not 

 been fully tested. 



For grapes the stronger Bordeaux mixture should be used for the 

 first, second and third applications, which should be made just be- 

 fore the buds open, just before the time of blooming and soon after 

 the grapes are set. Two or three ajjplications should be made there- 

 after with the ammonical copper carbonate solution, but do not use 

 the Bordeaux mixture later than specified. 



Potatoes should be treated with Bordeaux mixture and Paris 

 green at least five times during the season, commencing as soon as 

 they are six inches high. 



The Best Early Red Grape. — The Moyer is a comparatively 

 new variety and has been in cultivation only half a dozen years, 

 although fully long enough to thoroughly test it and prove it to be 

 a valuable variety in every respect. It resembles the Delaware in 

 size and shape of bunch, quality, habit of growth and hardiness, 

 but is as early as Champion or Moore's Early. It is very sweet, has 

 a thin but tough skin, tender pulp, and is juic}'- and free from foxi- 

 ness. It is far superior to the Delaware in its ability to withstand 

 rot and mildew, and has proved quite hardy against these pests. It 

 is of Canadian origin, and a cross between the Delaware and some 

 native variety. The only fault that can be found with it is that it is 

 not readily self-fertile, and so should not be planted in large blocks 

 by itself. This is a fault of other varieties also. When planted 

 with other grapes, it does not fail to set a good quantity of fruit. It 

 seems destined to greater popularity, and may be safely planted for 

 market purposes and in the home garden. — Ainorican Agricul- 

 turist. 



Farmer's Club, American Instituti^, New York— This body ia 

 soon to become more aggressive, and, not onlj^ to keep up with the 

 times, but to push a little ahead. They propose having frequent ex- 

 hibitions of flowers, fruits and vegetables, and at each meeting have 

 some essays prepared by the best horticultural talent in the country 

 and issue bulletins for free distribution. In this respect they pur- 

 pose imitating the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which is a 

 power for good in this country. They also propose having their 

 exhibitions free, and for a few hours only, which will enable the ex- 

 hibitors to display their flowers and plants, then dispose of them. 

 At the same time they will be at libertj^ to sell their exhibits and 

 take orders. These displays, made without outlay to any one, except- 

 ing that the Institute pays all the expense incident to getting the 

 exhibits from the g-rowers and in staging them, cannot but create a 

 lively interest, both among the growers and their customers.— Fior- 

 ist's Exchange. 



