1872 



tlie tiealtlnesT, »uu »• . 

 stock than the European. With this ev 

 deserved testing, and called attention to it in our catalogue, stating that we uau „_^ . 

 ence with it, and are convinced that it is a far better stock than the Quince for western 

 soils, being perfectly hardy;" also that "we offer them by the hundred to those desirous of 

 testing them." I am aware of the great responsibility resting on persons who recommend 

 new things in the way of horticulture, and have waited many years hoping that this might 

 be tested by other parties, before bringing it to public notice. Indeed I have sent pack- 

 ages of Mountain Ash seedlings to several friends a few years since, requesting them to 

 make this test, finally coming to the conclusion that this important matter would not be 

 thoroughly tested till the trees were. 



Failure of Fralt Blossoms—Itly Tbeory. 



Bt a. L. Hatch, Ithaca, Wis. 



Ed. Pomologist and Gardener : — In the October number of the Pomologist, there is 

 an article by Mr. Ira Phillips, and also one by Mr. Wm. P. Lippincot, concerning the loss of 

 fruit blossoms by frost. I have a theory concerning it which I will, with your permission, 

 present to your readers. 



From April to the middle of July in 1870, this section of country experienced a severe 

 drowth, unprecedented in commencing so early in the season and enduring so long. 

 Apple trees suffered severely, especially those heavily cropped. After the middle of July 

 we had plentiful and refreshing showers, and trees put on a good growth which matured 

 well as we luckily had a favorable autumn. 



