which seemed to form an exception to all general 
rules. 
A. Stone, of Oswego, would add to the list re¬ 
commended by Mr. IIookeh, the Wagener and the 
C. J. Ryan, of Rochester, would recommend 25 
Early Harvest, 25 Golden Sweet, 25 Keswick Cod- 
A. Stone found that the ends of newly trans¬ 
planted pear roots often die back, probably from 
the cold. If planted in the spring the roots may 
be cut back. His directions would be not to set 
dwarf pear culture was in its infancy they com- Bough and Red Astrachan. 
menced their culture with zeal, but not perhaps T. G. Yeomans, of Wayne, said that every one lists of the varieties, and the number of each, they 
ai me conclusion oi me discussion oi mis ques- Ur. Bristol, of Livingston, planted 218 pear 
tion, it was proposed that members should hand in trees in the fall two years ago, and 216 of them 
Tho following spring he planted about the 
than worthless. These were disposed of to citizens eating, while their winter fruit is purchased ot the experience to warrant them in presenting i 
of Buffalo, himself among others, and he was happy farmer. This in a great measure destroys the de- which others might take as a guide in pla 
to say they were now almost 
W. R. Coppock planted anytime from November 
FRUIT GROWERS’ SOCIETY OF WESTERN NEW YORK, purchases had proved successful 
Hay, in his travels, he 
ost all gone. Later mand for early apples, iu country villages and small The following is the aggregate, and it being un- to June, when he could get time to do it 
sful. On New Year’s cities. The farmer cannot leave his business and derstood that 18,000 trees were voted for by 18 
Aranvial IMeetint 
was astonished to see such carry to market a few bushels of apples, as they members, one thousand each, the figures will show 
the gardens. Dwarf pear ripen. Winter apples can be picked late in the the standing of the varieties in the opinions of I 
fine trees growing in the gardens. Dwarf pear 
culture about Buffalo was a success, except with 
and marketed in early winter, when other those voting: 
Second Day. 
a few who have some of the old trees, that caused work is over. What is needed for large orchard- Baldwin..7,700 j Lady Apple 
The Annual Meeting of the Fruit Growers’ so much disappointment and so much trouble. ing, is trees of rapid growth, and good bearers; Rhode Island Green- Sweet Bough 
Society of Western New York, was held in the city H. P. Norton, of Brockport, 
of Rochester, on Wednesday, the 5th inst., President no difficulty in ripening them — 
Norton in the Chair, and was the largest and most —none better, if specimens w 
interesting meeting ever held by the Society.— allowed to remain on the trees 
Large delegations were present from Onondaga, S. II. Ainswortii, of Bloomfi 
Oswego, Cayuga, Yates, Ontario, Wayne, Livings- of trees of Vicar of Winkjield 
nv.__ _i if_ n __ c_i„ u.u it _ 
ing.8,850 Red Canada... 
— none better, if specimens were all grown and possesses these qualities in an eminent degree. It: 
allowed to remain on the trees until well matured, color is in its favor, it is firm, and will not sliou 
S. II. Ainswortii, of Bloomfield, had a number bruises, and keeps well. As to failing some sea- 
good, Universal- 
Tollman Sweet. 475 | Cooper’s Market. 
ton, Niagara, Erie, and Monroe Counties. Several ly — better than expected ; almost equal to Virga- 
hundred of the most intelligent fruit growers in 
Ripened latter part of November and in 
Western New York were in attendance during the cember, in a warm room, about 70°. Kept in that 
whole session, which occupied nearly two days, temperature for about ten days, ir. drawers, covered 
Our report of the proceedings will be found pretty with cloths. Kept, until he wished to ripen them. 
Our report of the proceedings will be found pretty with cloths. Kept, until lie wished to ripen them, most worthless. The Greening is far superior.— 
full and correct. in barrels and boxes in the cellar. Picked fruit The Golden Russet he considered No. 1. Would 
full and correct. in ban 
First Day—Morning Session. 1 
The meeting was called to order at about half- Morcea 
past 10 A. M., and after reading of the minutes of d u ' nce 
the last meeting, reports of Standing Committees Benj 
were called for, but nothing of special interest was P a P CI ' 
presented. A Committee was appointed to nomi- u PPe r 
nate officers for the ensuing year, and also one to a: 
report subjects for discussion. While these Com- 1 * 
in barrels and boxes in the cellar. Picked fruit The Golden Russet he considered ao. 1 
from trees towards the last of October. Glout have at least ten varieties in an orchard. 
Morceau on pear stock not as good; had none on V. B. Langworthy considered the Golden Rus¬ 
set almost worthless, and Sweet Bough as bad.— 
PRUNING THE dwarf PEAR TREE. 
On this interesting subject there seemed to be a 
general desire for information, and some gentle¬ 
man had procured a young tree for illustration.— 
At the request of the meeting, T. G. Yeomans, 
Esq., of Walworth, gave a brief but most lucid 
and satisfactory lecture on this question, and we 
will endeavor to give a few of the most interesting 
points, though we hope Mr. Y., or Mr. Barry will 
give us the substance of their views more fully, 
and so plainly illustrated with drawings, that all 
may understand not only the importance of prun¬ 
ing, but the best way to do the work. We give a 
drawing of the tree. 
Evening Session. 
CULTIVATION OF PEARS-BEST FOR MARKET. 
quince. set almost worthless, and Sweet Boy jh as bad.— Which offers the surest and greatest profit in extensive 
Benjamin Fish, of Rochester, wrapped Vicars in Roxbury Russet was far ahead of Golden Russet. orcharding; Autumn or Winter Pears, or both f 
paper and kept them in a dark closet, in a cold W. Brown Smith, of Onondaga, thought gentle- p Barry said that takino- the present state 
upper room. They ripen beautifully; almost as men had lost sight of the size of the orchard. The 0 f knowledge on the subject into consideration, he 
good as Virgalieu. Was quite disappointed to find products of an orchard of 1,000 trees would be sold thought it most profitable to cultivate autumn va- 
them so good. to the shippers, and if the fruit was ot the right i-j e ties. The time would probably come when 
Prof. Coppock was surprised at what had been kind, they did not desire variety. Indeed it was a winter pears, like winter apples would be the most 
them so good. 
Prof. Coppock was surprised at what had been 
mittees were out, the President suggested that any f " a ’ ul " uaL " au ^ t™ ZVn h, t f* " " inter pears like winter apples would be the most 
uestions which gentlemen would like to have said by gentlemen about ripening winter pears in to m W to o Lml ta an profitable Fall pears can be gathered, packed 
iscussed, or on which they desired information, ^e cold as it did not accord with Ins experience, oi chard Hemould plant ^ without storing and will ripen on their passage. 
- - - ’ - - J - ’ H. E. Hooker, never found the least difficulty m I rot. Coppock said that those who, like himselt, B- Hodge felt that it was safe to recommend 
might be presented to the meeting. 
PEARS SUITABLE FOR QUINCE STOCKS. 
ripening winter pears, and while his friend Cop- lived near a large city, knew the value of early ap- autumn pears. Would recommend the Bartlett as 
pock was entitled to much credit for his skill in pies. In an orchard of 1,000 trees, he would have | n 0< j. fhe Flemish Beauty and Stevens’ Genesee 
W. R. Coppock, of Buffalo, said he had been growing good fruit that would ripen, he could not at least five kinds— R. 1. Greening, a universal had done remarkably well, 
much interested in ascertaining what varieties of award him much credit for ingenuity in devising favorite; Baldwin, of good size and color, of fair A. Stone said that in Oswego county the Bart- 
pears were adapted to the quince stock. Had tried boxes or any other process of ripening. If good quality and ah excellent bearer; Keswick Codlin, m had suffered somewhat the past cold winters, 
some experiments, to ascertain what varieties fruit is put in a box or barrel, and receives as much line for cooking even when as small as walnuts; In consequence of this there was but few trees and 
would, and would not forma perfect union with care as we give our winter apples they will ripen, Early Harvest, a good, eating and cooking apple; little fruit. The Louise Bonne de Jersey is to be 
the quince root. The Urbaniste, it had been said, but if we put in poor specimens no process will and the Red Astrachan, of beautiful color, and a f oun d in almost every garden, bears well and is 
boxes or any other process of ripening. If good quality and an excellent bearer; Keswick Codlin, i e n had suffered somewhat the past cold winters, 
fruit is put in a box or barrel, and receives as much fine for cooking even when as small as walnuts; i n consequence of this there was but few trees and 
eare as we give our winter apples they will ripen, Early Harvest, a good eating and cooking apple; Httlo fruit. The Louise Bonne de Jersey is to be 
was unsuited to the quince, but on examining a make them good. 
large tree '2,}/, inches through the stem, that he had 
lost by accident, he found the union perfect. The _ „ 
Columbia, had not made a good union. Examined {. , p enck inq 
the curculio. 
fine acid. 
Mr. Barry thought each person must decide for 
hardy. 
Mr. Barber would go for fall pears, and the 
himself what varieties were most desirable for his Louise Bonne, particularly. 
I)r. Spence inquired if any remedy for the Cur- location and circumstances, and this he could 
ilin hnr? noAti tispovpvof This insppf. tvnQ do. _ .pl ... . •.i .. -n. *n. . ... 
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a large tree, nearly three inches through the pear culio had been discovered. This insect was de- easily do, after becoming acquainted with the char 
stem, but the quince stock not more than half that stroying all our finest fruits, Hums, Apricots, acter auc i quality of the different sorts. Those 
- 1 • - Nectarines, &c. - 1 --- - 1 ’ 
J. J. Thomas said our experience with winter 
pears is quite limited yet. Winter pears, doubt- 
size, and the union was very imperfect, a mere 
granulation. The Bartlett was the same. The 
who plant 1,000 trees will expect to plant winter 
I’hose j j esS) would pay, but we don’t know. Keeping and 
To this inquiry the general expression was that f ru it in the main. New York, Boston, and other 
fitness of the Belle Lucrative for the quince root Die only remedy was the jarring of the trees and cities will take our supply of fruit, and such vari- 
had been questioned, but he found the union most klU .* n p etiu f. sbould be Jffowu, as in addition to good 
perfect. nar ' a in.r mna. a s,u "”' nr “ <m - ,:i J J x: 
sending to market in winter is troublesome.— 
Would, however, recommend late fall, or early 
winter pears, say as late as the Lawrence. 
or it is useless. I he j<ir must be sudden und suf- quality and productiveness, will bear shipment IIow / nn(t / ny cincl what varieties of Bears should-be em 
Dr. H. Spence, of Yates county, recommended ® nt to s . ha ^ e a11 the * nse< ?. ts [ r0111 th . e trees *, The without injury. Baldwin , 
caution in reporting the results oi' experiments of ' va y 13 to saw o l a imb, leaving a stump / ;UV y Russet are the three n 
this kind. A failure of the pear to unite with the which may be struck without injuring the bark - Might plant 50 trees of Tol 
quince wood, may be accidental. We should mul- r J,P makc . a su F e , 1S " e ! ^°. s ^ nke the limbs Russet, but the bulk would 
tiply tests, and in this way we can arrive at un- Mr. B.thought the G-reenL 
erring conclusions. n " <T 1 rnn nnA ln “ " T> , , ‘ I “ “ 
without injury. Baldwin, R. I. Greening and Rox- braced in an orchard oj 1,000 trees, to insure the 
bury Russet are the three most desirable varieties. greatest degree sf success and profit ? Mu. Yeomans, on taking the stand, said he held 
Might plant 50 trees of Tollman Sweet and Golden J- J- Thomas would say a word about Flemish in his hand a yearling tree that had made a strong 
Russet, but the bulk would be the varieties named. Beauty. Its fault was, that the fruit dropped trora growth. The tendency of the sap was to the high- 
Mr. B. thought the Greening as good a bearer as the tree. Its great recommendation was its extreme est limbs, and to the extremities of the limbs, lhe 
Mr. Yeomans, on taking the stand, said he held 
J. J. Thomas would say a word about Flemish in his hand a yearling tree that had made a strong 
Beauty. Its faultwas, that the fruit dropped from growth. The tendency of the sap was to the high- 
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RIPENING WINTER PEARS. 
early, though it maybe done in the evening. It the Baldwin when the tree is of good age, but the hardiness, in the parts of the West where the object of pruning was to counteract this tendency, 
should commence early, as soon as the blossom Baldwin bears the youngest. There was no par- winters are the most severe, it passes through and thus to obtain a tree of good form. The upper 
tails, and be continued once or twice a day forthree ticular advantage in having trees bear very early; them uninjured. It will bear hard tare and usage limbs, it was seen, were stronger than the lowei 
interest. All do not succeed with winter pears, ful. Nearly every one who had followed this pro- 
The Vicar of Winkjield, many will say, judging cess faithfully, reported a full crop of plums, but 
from their own experience, is nothing but a cook- no half-way work will answer. Smoking, lime, 
ingpear—sour and astringent. The speaker would salt, and such processes were reported as useless. 
•wed this pro- years it may repay a hundred-Sld for a little sup- W. R. Coppock— the varieties recommended by would be formed from the buds above what are now 
of plums, but p 0se d tardiness at first. BclieVe the King would friend Thomas are vigorous growers and good, but the highest limbs would be likely to monopolize 
noking, lime, l c a profitable apple, though had not sufficient ex- the Louise Bonne de Jersey will not sell as well as most of the growth, making the bottom thin, and 
give his experience in ripening this pear. The - 
present season had a large crop, the trees over- Afternoon Session, 
bearing so as to require propping; the fruit good _ 
in size, and uniform. The Vicar was a most con- assembling in the aftc 
stant and uniform bearer. Allowed the fruit to delivered the Annual Addres: 
remain on the tree as long as prudent, for fear of *° * ie Merest 
frost, then picked them, (about 20 th October,) and quested for publication. We i 
carried thorn into a dark and unused room on the „ /} he election tor officers wi 
north side of the house, spread a layer on the Iloor- owmg gentlemen were U i 
carpet, spread a blanket over these, and then b * le 0,bces " ie fc° ci et-y : 
another layer, and so on. Procured a pine box, President — Benjamin Hodgi 
with shelves, something like a cupboard, that Vice-Presidents —J. J. Thom: 
ourselves to these tw 
On assembling in the afternoon the President P e 0 P' e would become 
[Y thougljl if we confined Bartlett pear, like 1 
re or th'rle kinds, the peo- general favorite, 
surfeited, Hvid as a necessary H. E. Hooker he 
:ople have their fancies, and the the tree top-heavy. Mr. Yeomans recommends 
e the Black Tartarian Cheng, is a pruning the tree, as shown by the dotted lines.— 
By this pruning the growth of the strong branches 
had been informed by those who would be checked, and the sap would be forced into 
fnllmvimr D-Pntlemen were unanimoiiMv eleeted tn enough. pears ten years Hence tHan now, and learn nor to that at the outset we must ask ourselves what 
fill the offices of the Society • ^ Mr. Barber found that the I Vagener would not condemn a first rate pear because its looks were object we have in view in pruning. All should 
mi ine onices oi me oociciy . u - u; - * .- - 1 _ i.'- . j - j- not pre-possessing. -i„,.o*„„ri fi,„ ^ir,ei,de«= of orrnwtli The 
another layer, and so on. Procured a pine box, President— Benjamin Hodge, of Buffalo, 
with shelves, something like a cupboard, that Vice-Presidents — J. J. Thomas, Union Springs; W. 
would hold about three bushels and placed this Brown Smith, Syracuse; Prof. W. It. Coppock, Buffalo, 
behind the kitchen stove, where the thermometer Secretaries 0. P. Bissel, Rochester; Jno. B. Eaton, 
bear shipment. It is an early bearer and a de- u °f pre-possessing. strive to understand the principles ot growth. The 
licious apple. Nothing better to grow near cities, Mr. Barry hoped there would be a general ex- object of pruning a dwarf pear was to get a good 
or for family use. pression of opinion on this question. Planting base. If allowed to grow tall, it is apt to blow 
Benjamin Hodge planted eight or ten years since wrong varieties had been the rock on which many over, and if it does not actually blow over, the wind 
a large orchard on the lower end of Grand Island, had split. A pear tree for a market orchard, must has such power over it that it is injured by its con- 
principally of Northern Spy, R. L. Greening and he healthy, vigorous, and a good bearer. The stant swaying. It is always desirable to keep the 
would range from 70 to 00 degrees. When he de- Buffalo 
sired to ripen the pears, filled this box, and allowed ^ re1 
the fruit to remain in it for about ten days, in which Exe 
time they would be fully ripe, and on opening Thom: 
the door of the cupboard, a most delightful fra- 
grance, like an orange grove, or a pear orchard, flic 
would strikethe olfactories. The specimens ripen- to the 
Treasurer — W. P. Townsend, Lockport. 
Mr. Barry hoped there would be a general ex- object of pruning a dwarf pear was to get a good 
pression of opinion on this question. Planting base. If allowed to grow tall, it is apt to blow 
principally of Northern Spy, R. I. Greening and be 
Roxbury Russset. He was now planting Baldwin Bartlett was every way desirable, Flemish Beauty top as near the roots as possible. Mr. B. thought 
to the Society for the unexpected honor conferred 
was knocked in the head. It is crisp, juicy and vigorous tree, bears well, specimens all hne, gives suggested by the previous speaker, lhe roots of 
fresh to the last minute, but the juice is thin and good crops, but does not over-bear. In appearance this tree are badly cut, it being chopped out of 
all vigorous sorts, strike deep into the soil. 
Sw ’ L ar ui arly r’T M reme , mbered , the hou - of the Spy. One small tree in his garden bore six 
DrSpence had found the Vicar of Winkjield & orable gentlemen'who had been his predecessors. b U shelsol ; aDDlestheseventh vearafterDlantine 
good bearer, hut had been very unfortunate in his Though he had seen many summers, he had not lost a nnnflf 1 1, a \vw it ,1 well n L oH ^1 o,’ 
attempts at ripening. Put them in a warm room, ids interest in horticultural pursuits; never had the r ]if : 1 it i ed t tl h d f t) H ’/ 
around tlin st.nvn ninn- tL™- -wnvincr trnp« tlio nnd flown,-o UaillOl.nia 11 IS piALLU ai Me Iltaa OI me HSl. 
bushels of apples the seventh year after planting, very desirable quality in a winter pear. A winter 
In some parts of the West it is well liked, and in variety that drops its leaves is useless. That is the 
and flavor leaves nothing to ask for. Seckel was | frozen ground. In planting a tree thus mutilated, 
small, and not very good looking, but persons of Mr. B. would recommended cutting back to the 
good taste were always found willing to pay for it. black line, below the centre of the tree. Enough 
Lawrence never drops a leaf—a half evergreen—a roots were not left to maintain a growth of leaves 
around the stove pipe; they would not ripen, and waving trees, the green leaves, and the gay flowers ‘ p B said the Northern Svv Annie to his 
he throw thorn awnv nftor ’ *;l otmoarod so honnt.ifnl to him ns In ft, a met l C HARRY Said tile AO) Ult! )l Spy Apple, tO MS 
reason the Lawrence ripens so readily. It is like 
Vicar of Winkfield in this respect, but the Vicar 
M irr Tn ™ 7 fter keeping them until appealed so beautiful to him as in the one just taste> was tl)e finest ever grown. He would as over-bears like the Lorthern Spy apple, and should 
ento^mAnl v f t- t0 a Auction. Mr. b. said Ins past His entries and abilities should be directed S00 n call the Seckel Pear a humbug, as the Spy.— be thinued to procure good specimens. For an 
specimens were from standard trees. to advance the interests of the Society, and meet H ad seen orchards ten or twelve years old, bear- orchard on quince roots he would recommend 
P. Bariiy, did not consider most winter pears the just expectations of those who had made him 
Ffnimnj.rreA r ^Al a nf re eS be soon’call the Seckel Pear a humbug, as the Si 
to advance the interests ot the Society, and meet T r a \ \ , 1 1 
t.h a inst AVTiAAtatimw Of t.WA wk h J rnojn i.im ?ud _seen orchards ten or twelve years old, 
immense crops. A few years ago it was Duchcsse de A/igouleme, L. B. de Jersey , Vicar of 
by Mr. Coppock, but he thought the labor un- 
necessary. If this pear is well grown, it may be 
, ... , praised to the skies — there was no such apple— Winkfield and Faster Beurre. The Beur/‘e Biel is 
ic ire suoject submitted nQyf jj. ccmdemned) and principally because of a good pear, but sheds its foliage, and being late, 
is then discussed: 
placed in a good dry cellar, where the temperature IIow man y varieties s) 
ianges from 40 to 45 degrees, and will ripen like chard of 1,000 Trees, 
apples. Mr. Spence’s specimens were not well Or char din a in Weste 
cultivation of apples. 
irieties should be embraced in an Or- 
our unreasonable impatience. It does not bear this is quite an objection. On clay soil thought it 
young, but does bear good crops when arrived at a might do well. 
proper bearing age, if well treated. The very fact Mr. Barber recommended the 
and branches. 
grapes for market, wine, &c. 
What are the best and most profitable varieties of 
Grapes for general cultivation for Market and 
Wine ? What is the best distances for plants, the 
best manner of preparing the sail, of prunin g, train¬ 
ing and general cultivation t What is the best kind 
and form of trellis, the best mode of curing and 
marketing the fruit, and what profit per acre may 
be realized by the graicerfor market and for wine. 
S. II. Ainsworth considered the Lsabella the best 
for market purposes. There might be better, but 
“•ppies. Mr. opence s specimens were not well 
grown, or they would not have kept until March, 
lhe 1st of January is as long as they will keep. 
A good judge can tell by the appearance whether a 
’N a T w .’ b ri pen. Poor specimens should be picked 
oil during summer. Winter pears should be al- 
lowed to remain on the trees as long as possible. 
It picked too early they ripen prematurely, because 
to secure the largest profit of\ that it will not bear shipment and hard handling, an d Vicar of Winkjield on quince. 
Orcharding in Western New Yorkt What are the j s one evidence 
most Profitable varieties for an Orchard of 1,000 
Trees t 
rule that all of 
re of its excellcu.ee. It is a general Doyenne de Ete and Flemish Beauty on pear roots, 
our most delicious fruits — those of The Flemish Beauty was remarkably hardy, and 
c Z. B. de Jersey with the present knowledge on the subject he would 
. Bartlett, Seckel, rather plant it than anything else. Bears well, 
sells at remunerating prices, and ripens well almost 
every year in protected or even fair situations. 
the greatest perfection of flavor and the highest the Bartlett a little tender. It had not yet recov- Thought it excelled all other varieties for making 
refinement, are tender. Mr. B. saw last year fine ered from the past cold winters. ' wine. Mr. A. gave several statements of the actual 
specimens in Milwaukee that had been brought S. II. Ainsworth said no variety with him held products of several vineyards, showing that from 
L. B. Langworthy, for market, would plant but refinement, are tender. Mr. B. saw last year fine ered from the past cold winters. ” wine. Mr. A. gave several statements of the actual 
,w.„.., U o„ u „ u , u , two varieties, 500 Baldwin aud bQO Fall Pippin. — specimens’in Milwaukee that iiad been brought S. II. Ainsworth said no variety with him held products of several vineyards, showing that from 
P ears should be al- | The Baldwin is not a first rate apple, but is very f rom Western New York. ' its leaves like the White Doyenne on a heavy clay §1,000 to $1,500 had been realized from an acre in 
profitable. Never could get enough of the Fall q\ G. Yeomans — the Northern Spy was grown soil. With him it succeeded, and where it did he Isabella grapes — Mr. Feck, of East Bloomfield, had 
we have no cool place to keep them; and unless certain as to 
well matured on the tree winter pears arc generally ever created. 
rmml fnr xi. .• 4 i , i ° . V 
profitable. Never could get enough of the Fall 
Pippin to supply the demand. It \vas rather un- 
T. G. Y eomans — the Northern Spy was grown 
bearing, but one of the 
res rather un- j n his neighborhood, as fine us could be desired, would recommend planting the whole 1,000 of this 100 vines on one-third of an acre, picked 4,000 lbs., 
e best apples | and g 0od crops. The orchardist will find great sort. Of the cracking of this pear there was a good which he sold for $500. The ground for grapes 
advantage in growing large quantities of one kind deal of talk. It had not been known to crack in should have a southern or eastern inclination, the 
* 01 ; nothing. In this respect they are quite 
different lrom summer pears. Fears in ripening, 
should not be exposed to the air. 
Benjamin Hodge, of Buffalo) had grown the VI 
has also been very bad in the eastern part of this vines 12 feet apart each way, making 320 to the 
_ l}*..*.. . l .1. .... 1.l.l u„_7 A 
guou. ii gcuncita loo earij,orii tne specimens November until spri 
are poor, they will shrivel, and become hard and J. J. Thomas, of 
woody. \alued it highly; no variety more so some seasons one v 
except Loutse Bonne de Jersey. Mr. II. had tasted would bear. For th 
the specimens ripened by Prof. Coppock, and they than ten or twelve s 
were fine in fact delicious — almost equal in then a crop was sur 
flavor to Virgalieu. Winter pears must be fully would give a unife 
matured on the tree. Summer pears will ripen in well as a desirable 
the house if not fully matured. increased our facilit 
jvemDcr until spring. he came to consider the trouble of opening aud 
J. J. Iiiomas, of Union Springs, said that in a ssorting these picked up lots, and the loss, from 
variety would tail while others poor and bruised specimens thrown out, saw very 
that reason would plant not less wed that they could afford it. Some of these lots 
: sorts, it they could be had, and ma y g c good, but others are poor, and so the good 
el j State, New Jersey, aud in the Eastern States. acre; and they should be set no deeper than they 
grew in the nursery. Make trellisses run north 
spring and fall planting. and south, and they are best and cheapest when 
What season, fall or spring, is most advantageous niade 0 f pos t s an d wire. The end posts should be 
aenerallv for nlantina extensive orchards? • ,-t . r .i lt .. i_. . •_ a_ n o;». c _* l, 
SPRING AND FALL PLANTING. 
generally for planting extensive orchards ? 
braced, aud the best wire is No. 8 or 9. Six feet is 
than ten or twelve sorts, if they could be had, and 
v ~ ~ ^j wAnvi uu auu may be good, but others are poor, and so the good uuu 
then a crop was sure almost every season This, suffers lor the bad ; but where a large lot is put up ing 
J! d S 1 '® a uniform supply tor market, as well, the owner can command an extra price. taki 
de sirable variety. Railroads, too, have M r. Barber said growers would not take good ten: 
Mr. Barber had, noticed that young trees plant- about the right height for trellis, and five wires 
ed early in the fall made quite a growth of root sufficient, the lowest, one foot from ground. This 
before winter set in. This he discovered on remov- allows a space for each vine 12 feet wide and G feet 
trees the second time. They thus get ready to j high. Set one or two year plants, with good roots. 
; an early start iu the spring. Trees that are i First year let three shoots grow from each root.— 
Cut back in fall to two buds. Second, let one bud 
the house if not fullv matured 1 P iot! clcs 1 abl . e f v!U '‘ e J ■ Railroads, too, have Mr. Barber said growers would not take good tender should not be removed until spring. Cut back in fall to two buds. Second, let one bud 
Frof. Coppock would' like to learn how to rinon tio« g acl , lties 01 seudu )g summer vane- care 0 f their trees, and that was the reason why ^ r - Barry was strongly in favor of fall planting, grow from each of the shoots, giving three canes— 
the Glout Morceau It was vicoi-ons in its nrnwth nrlvl 'ihio b< d’. al ’d m sonie locations it would be they do not succeed with the Northern Spy. It T be ground settles — the roots get their places; train two horizontally, one perpendicular. In the 
something like the Vicar of Wmktield and was inst \VnnHI n lant H Un V >H 'i ‘ Y r ' 0 ° ^]° summer sorts. re q U ires a good, warm soil, and the head of the those that are cut become callous, and at the first fall of the second year cut the perpendicular shoot 
th eki n d^r a friend ofdi isto n 1 an t onG r an (Tuil an TnaifdTl tho / usai - 1 . d of Green ~ tree must be thinned out, and the fruit thinned, opening of spring fall planted trees start. Had off at 6 inches above the top wire, and the two her- 
"ft R .. ..... when it b*ta. to beat,' it bear, too much. seen a good leal of diflbrence in this respect be- isoatal shoots at the post, leaving each 8 foot long. 
Frof. Coppock would like to learn how to ripen ties to market, and in some locatFons it would be 
the Glout Morceau. It was vigorous in its growth, advisable to plant pretty freely of summer sorts 
something lik« t.h« V-Sramf WSaMtelA ant) woo {.,cf Wn,.lJ * _* r si... at_ i « ^ 
for it is only necessary to plant them and they will ll. E. Hooker considered the wants of a corn- 
take care oi themselves, but he found great difficul- munity like the wants of a family. Would plant 
.y m getting them of good flavor. In answer to an freely of the Baldwin, R. I. Greening and King 
ence in this respect be- izontal shoots at the post, leaving each 6 feet long. 
inquiry from Mr. Hooker, Mr. C. said his trees were The Twenty Ounce, or Cayuga Red Streak is an 
1<J * n t^n to twelve years old, vigorous, bear well, early and profitable variety, and a great favorite 
Uvo three trees will yield a barrel. with many. It takes the place of the Fall Fippin, j 
-'ii +u ^ OOKEU > °f Rochester, said his experience which is so poor a bearer that no one can afford to I 
with the Glout Morceau, was that young trees bore raise it. He wanted sweet apples — couldn't keep 
navorless fruit. Never had good flavored spcci- house without them—and supposed every one else 
Tompkins County 
mens until the trees°bore a^barrel ^ach C did'^Tlle l^of \!, ( v SU \ l)p 0 L 0d - ( CVery 0 f dse bettci ' thaa the Baldwin, is almost always loaded sheltered place to one cold and exposed they were Prepare boxes with holes through the sides, and 
them in the cellar when the weather becomes cold^ rliL to Wrnth.It Y T to breaking down, and sells as high, f hi Roxbury a pt to suffer. slats for the bottom, or tubs, fill these with the 
keeep them there until near Cristinas, and find eastern buyers now pay a high pricf°fdr theun.- for $1 per barrel more than Baldwins, l!. ked ., the ./ aU . best ./°. r . hardy grapes, and store thena m some cool, any coom, 
them yellow and delicious. The 'Tollman Sweet was the onlv ono hp pnnlH 77 
cm yellow and delicious ' 1 nq lp Tnlhnnv 1 l 31i cc 101 them. bears well, aud the tree is not a bad grower after trees. Roots start in the autumn, and make a 
Mv Ba Jv“lSkcd “that when this near first ‘ffZ LT. V ?° k? 7"' Ubecomesof .ge. Would plant, .Iso, some North- growth of an inch or two in three weeks. Such 
aS„!ed b with“ ? r d tile orchardist to have 'so, „e sort that Zild kee” PiWjJAMS! 
apponueci with it, and most of the trees were 
grapes, ana Store tnem in some cooi, any room, 
dark, if possible. Set the boxes on blocks, or 
across each other, so that the air can pass through 
It makes a handsome tree, but should tr ees take an early start and are better able to stand | the bottom. The stems will shrivel, but the fruit 
later than tho RnllmL s ° m f ®? rt , that W0l ' ld kee P be headed low and the top kept trimmed out; and the drouth of summer. 
bv^nlantini thfSl/w AW A wben U , bears ’ a P aid ? f „ tbe badt ^ould be picked U- Hooker said hisobservati 
remain firm. In these boxes they should be allow- 
ation had not led ed to remain until the stems are well dried, 
was as generally ty e had hoped to conclude our report of the 
Air. uoi’pock inquired of the last speaker if he 
did not think ten years old enough for the produc¬ 
tion of good fruit. 
Mr. Barber, of Ontario, in planting an orchard 0 +her sorts are killed 
of 1,000 trees, would procure about 500 Baldwins w .,. m ‘ Knr ‘ 
productive ; 
oft’, and onlv enough left to make a fair crop, and bbn to think that fall planting was as generally -\y e Bad hop ed to conclude our report of the 
’!» Rochester, h.d vised .„d diseussiou i„ the preseu. number, but though we 
late that the flowers escape late spring frosts when sold trees for twenty-five years. The last of May have condensed it very much, we find ourselves 
other sorts are killed. They do best on light, or first of June bethought the best time to plant compelled to leave over for another week a part 
W i ar ?i 8 A’ *;°r an orchard of:1,000 trees would trees. Thought five times more died from fall of the discussion ou Pruning the Pear, and Grapes- 
plant 100 Rorthern Spy, 300 Baldwin, 200 Green- planting than from spring. * . p 
Ing, 200 Roxbury Russet, 50 Twenty Ounce, 50 Toll- J- J- Thomas said where total neglect was to be and tbe entire remarks on Root Grafting and Ma 
man Sweet, 50 Sweet Bough, 50 Red Astrachan. tbe ™le, he considered spring the best time. nuring Trees at time of Planting. 
nuring Trees at time of Planting. 
