6c The Canadian Horticulturist. 



DEATH OF A PROMINENT FRUIT GROWER. 



OHX BURR, who died at Leavenworth, Kansas, on the 13th of 

 v December, in his 93rd year, was widely known amongst fruit growers 

 and horticulturists for his contributions for past fifty years to the lead- 

 ing journals devoted to these subjects, was born and resided at Bridge- 

 port, Connecticut for over thirty-six years ; he removed to Columbus, 

 Ohio, where he lived for twenty years. While there he introduced 

 "Burr's New Pine," and "Burr's Old Seedling,'' which are still the lead- 

 ing strawberries of Ohio. Removing to Kansas in 1 858. he entered on the cultiva- 

 tion and propagation of strawberries, grapes and other fruit. Though a merchant 

 111 his earlier days, the fascination for fruit grew upon him till he devoted himself 

 entirely to it with the untiring energy of his nature. To this engaging and healthful 

 pursuit may be attributed the remarkable vigor of body and mind he preserved 

 up to the day of his death. As to his success in grapes through hybridizing, the 

 ■• Rural World," of St. Louis. Mo., two years ago published a minute descrip- 

 tion of nineteen varieties of Mr. Burr's grapes, remarking in the article, " John 

 burr has long since past his fourscore years, and. in nature of things, will ere long 

 pass away from us. But he will, in" these grapes, leave a grateful remembrance 

 more valuable than a monument." Some fifteen years ago Mr. Burr became 

 interested in the experimental efforts undertaken at Clarenceville, Que., for the 

 introduction of early out-door grapes for this Province. He sent for trial 

 his " Early Victor," which is now cultivated through Ontario and Quebec, later 

 his " Standard " proved rather better, and a very prolific and early variety, both 

 for table and wine. His "Jewel," ••Paragon" and '-Ideal'' have fruited at 

 ( 'larenceville and give promise of value and adaptability to the climate. At 

 the time of his death Mr. Burr was engaged in a new grape which he asserted 

 would surpass all his former efforts, as his productions are tested under varied 

 conditions of soil and climate There is scarcely a doubt but Canadians may 

 ever have cause to reverence the name of their benefactor. 



\\'\i. Mead Patterson, 

 Clarenceville, Que., Dec. ijth. 



Nourishment. — At the beginning of the season, be sure that each plant 

 has a suitable soil. If the stock comes from an intelligent florist, he will see to 

 this ; but every amateur plant-grower should have on hand a supply of potting- 

 mold, for use when plants are lifted from the garden, and in case re-potting is 

 needed. This mold may be had for a small price from regular plant-growers. 

 In buying it, be sure to ask for the best article obtainable. 



In addition to good soil, some stimulant will be needed for the plants. 

 Liquid manure and any of the concentrated plant foods, are useful : but several 

 different stimulants must not be sjiven at the same time. 



