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The whole South is deeply interested in this enterprise, 
and we shall give it all the aid in our power. Our columns 
are at all times cfpen to the pens of experienced and prac- 
tical men in this and all other departments of rural pro- 
gress, Read the excellent article of “A. C.,” in present 
number. 
AGBICTJLTURAL SOCIETIES. 
The Premium List of the “Southern Central Agricultur- 
al Society,” for 185G, will be found complete in present 
number. This Society has aided very powerfully in the 
development of the agricultural, mechanical and general 
progressive interests of Georgia and the surrounding 
States, and should be warmly sustained by all patriots 
and lovers of improvement. The coming Fair, will be 
held in Atlanta, from the 20th to the 25th of Odober next. 
We are indebted to Col. A. G. Summer, for a copy of 
the “South Carolina Agriculturist— Extra,” containing 
“Proceedings of the Executive Committee of the State 
Agricultural Society of South Carolina, held at Columbia, 
March 4ih and 5th, 1856 ; with the Premium List for the 
First Annual Fair, to be held in Columbia, from the 11th 
to the 14th of November, 1856.” This List is, in many 
respects, superior to that of our own State; and from the 
energetic start which our Carolina neighbors have lately 
taken in the good work of Agricultural Improvement, we 
augur the most favorable results. We look forward to 
their First Exhibition with much interest, and hope it will 
more than realize their most sanguine expectations. 
SOUTHERN FEUIT CULTORE-POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 
During the last half dozen years. Horticulture has 
made considerable progress in the South. Fine Fruits 
are appreciated, the demand for approved varieties of 
Fruit Trees is increasing, and new Nurseries are springing 
up almost everywhere. A great evil, however; is grow- 
ing up fast, that is, the defective nomenclature of South- 
ern Fruits. 
Every person, who understands how to graft an apple 
tree, thinks himself an experienced nurseryman; collects 
and propagates the best fruits from his neighbor’s or- 
chard and other places, and gives them names to suit 
himself. He does not know, nor does he care, whether 
such fruits are worthy of a name, or whether they already 
are well known under another name. It is satisfactory 
to him, that such fruits are “il4c best he ever ate.” But 
now comes the question : did he ever eat any frst-rate 
fruit*? Is he a good judge of fruit*? Perhaps not; for 
such persons only as have tasted a great many of the 
very best fruits of the country, can be considered good 
judges. 
If this “hurly-burly” system of confusion is carried on 
for half a dozen years more, increased humbug and dis- 
a,ppointment will assuredly be the result. 
The exhibition of Fruits at our annual Agriciuiltural 
Fairs, has done something to correct this evil ; but being 
held only once a year, it is altogether insufficient ; and 
unless some leading horticulturists of the South will take 
interest enough in this matter, to associate themselves for 
the purpose of testing, classifying, naming, and recom- 
mending or rejecting the different fruits, which are con- 
stantly springing up, we will soon have the same endless 
confusion, from which Northern Pomologists are now 
trying to extricate themselves. 
We would suggest, that a Standing Committee either 
be appointed by the Executive Committee of our Agri- 
cultural Society, or associate themselves, and take the 
matter in their own hands. During the first season, the 
Committee should come together as often as possible, and 
such fruits as could not be kept till the regular meetings, 
should be sent to the different members. All naming 
should be sanctioned, the fruit tested, and its quality 
pointed out by this Committee. 
If this were done for a few years, our Southern Po- 
mology would rest on a firm basis, and it would be an 
easy matter to classify what new fruits might spring up 
afterwards. 
We will endeavor to do something in this matter our- 
selves, and ask the assistance and co-operation of all 
lovers of fine Fruits throughout the South. 
“The Language of Flowers.” — We are indebted to 
our literary friend, John Gierlow, Esq,, of Macon, for a 
tiny booklet with the above title. It is “respectfully in- 
scribed to the ladies of Macon” — but, from our knowledge 
of the author’s gallantry and good taste, we are led to be- 
lieve that he would be happy to send it to any other of 
our fair readers who may desire it. Let those who wish 
to express their sentiments in the “mystic language” of 
Flowers, enclose him their names and a couple of postage 
stamps, for a copy, per mail. 
Premiums ! — We have carefully mailed a large number 
of Agricultural and Horticultural Books to all our friend* 
entitled to premiums, and hope they will safely reach their 
several destinations aud prove satisfactory. 
“The South Carolina Agriculturist,” is the title of 
a new monthly journal, of 32 pages, the publication of 
which will commence during the present month, at Co- 
lumbia, S. C. It is the organ of the South Carolina 
Agricultural Society, and to be established on a perma- 
nent and enduring pecuniary basis. The editorial man- 
agement of the paper is entrusted to our friend. Col. A.G. 
Summer, in whose able and experienced hands it cannot 
fail of doing the cause excellent service. We bespeak fiir 
it the attention and support of agriculturists everywhere, 
and would direct the reader’s notice to the Prospectus, in 
our advertising columns. 
The Season — Fruit Prospects. — Since the issue 
of our last, we have had some slight frosts, barely sufficient 
to thin out the fully expanded blossoms of the Peach, 
Nectarine, &c. At present, (April 28) the prospect for 
Fruit of all kinds is most abundant and cheering. 
To Correspondents. — Communications have been re- 
ceived and are on file fi om the following, and many others 
A. W. S.-J. S. M.— J. R. H.-Hiawatha— A. M. B.— 
W.-Napper— J. F. M.— D. F. B.— C. D. T— J. H.— H 
A. M.— W. A. M— W.— G. D. H. 
Fruit Cans. — The Self Scaling Air-Tight Cans of Ar- 
thur, Burnham & Co., preserve Fruits and Vegetables 
perfectly. All families should put up a supply of such 
luxuries for winter use. D. B. Plumb & Co., of this city, 
will furnish the Cans of all sizes. 
