JAN. S3. 
MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
local varieties, or acclimated, such as the Willow his residence is a vineyard where the fruit was 
Twig, or Yellow Bellflower, which he had seen al- thoroughly ripened. 
i most as large as pumpkins. It is so in all parts of T. C. Maxwell would recommend the Isabella, 
the United States, some local fruit is the favorite, Saw beautifully ripened specimens from Bloomfield 
j and most generally found in market Believed with last season, although the season was so unfavora- 
H. N. Langworthy, this may be true enough, but 
for gardens, for amateurs, and for early fruiting he 
considered dwarf trees very desirable. 
Grafting. —We have strange questions asked on 
the subject of grafting. Dr. Lindley, in a recent 
WESTERN N. Y. FRUIT GROWERS’ SOCIETY. Mr. Barry; but a soil, naturally [dry—drained by the ble, 
Mr. Barry did not think any varieties should be ^ ec ^- ure ? sums up the whole matter thus:—1. A scion 
grown exclusively on the quince. Duchesse de will always form a perfect and permanent union 
Angouleme and Louise Bonne de Jersey are two with its stock, if both are from the same individual. 
Almighty — is what is needed. Land, artificially J Air. Peck, of Bloomfield, has a vineyard of 100 vaiieties that seem improved being gio\sn on 2 . A scion will generally form a permanent union 
ANNUAL MEETING. 
: drained, would not do as well for an orchard as vines, which last season bore seventy-five bushels, 
i that which was naturally dry. Would not depend Sold six hundred pounds last fall in Buffalo, at 15 
. . . a v ° ° , a. a swuu win aoueiiuiy iorm a permanent union 
the quince root, yet they may be grown on the ... .. . . .? . . A ... .. 
pear. In many of our operations we work against wlt 1 stock ’ lt one 18 ft mere variety of the other, 
nature. We get from 10 to 20 dwarf trees in the 3 - A durable, but not permanent union, may be 
upon tile, which might become choked by any cents per pound. Last year sold a quantity in New nature. We get from 10 to 20 dwarf trees in the A nurame, out not permanent union, may be 
[Concluded from our last Number. j mischievous rat. Would rather trade off an un- York at 22 cents per pound. Would recommend space that would lie occupied by one standard.— effected when one species of a genus is worked on 
The Committee appointed, at the last meeting of 8 U j ta ble farm than attempt to drain it for the pur- the Isabella for general cultivation in Western New Would not grow the Bartlett on the quince, as it another species. 4. No union, either durable or 
the Society, to investigate the Leaf Blight, and pose of raising fruit York, llis land is a clay loam, naturally dry, de- does not form a perfect union with that wood, and permanent can be expected when stock and scion 
' ... p_„ r a ronort through H. E. Hooker agreed with Mr. Alien. Had an scending to the north and east and shaded on the bears quite young on its own roots. 1 he Tyson 1 . 
Cracking of t c g orchard on a wet subsoil, a springy side hill, and south by an old orchard With good cultivation ordinarily will not hear short of 12 years alter a* e widely different j. Bad workmanship will ren- 
their Chairman, It It Scott, urging the impor- had tile-drained it, but never picked a peck of good the Isabella will ripen in all seasons, and in most plauting, yet good bearing dwarf trees can be ob- der any kind of grafting perishable. Grafted plants, 
tance of continued and thorough investigations, f ru R f r0 m it, and did not expect to. locations. The difficulty is, people neglect their tamed ot this variety in live years from the bud. then, are not necessarily worse than seedlinga 
InP oOClClv. it) 1I1V IHC wuu UUW laiaing —-" — ”- J -’- J j i - . * ' , 
A V , if tbp Pp-ir presented a renort through H. E. Hooker agreed with Mr. Alien. Had an scending to the north and east and shaded on the bears quite young on its own roots, lhe Tysc 
Cracking of < , P ‘1 orchard on a wet subsoil, a springy side hill, and south by an old orchard. With good cultivation ordinarily will not bear short of 12 years afti 
matelv reward their labors. The committee was the idea advanced by the two last speakers that uation. 
continued, and requested to report at the next ^ ^^ M ° ^ ISi wTO ! 
m Th^ Treasurer presented his report, showing a it woffid p^y wed, 3^ much“o for o?chS?ng G1 ° Ut Morc « ai b’vicarofWin\field, Doyenne d’Ab 
, „f 71 in the treasury T I Aleerger as for farm crops. Draining, whether natural or keeping grapes that wereitnorouglily ripened. encon, Doyenne Sieulle, Fig d’Alencon, Jaminette. 
balance of $32 71 in the treasury. J. 1- Aleerger, as or taim crop 8 , md producc9 'Vhen grapes become ripe the stem cures, or slmv- For dewing, preserving, Ac.,—Uvedale’s St Ger- 
of Buffalo, presented, for the consideration of the resnlta--Sie removal of surplus water and the fruit keeps plump. After picking mai n, Cattillac, Easter Bergamot 
Society, a model of Schooley's Presenalory, for from tj ie r00t8 . Have drained orchards with a wet and selecting the fruit, put them in half barrels W. P. Townsend, of Lockport, gathered lj bush¬ 
preserving fruits, vegetables, Ac. A committee su b S oil and with the most desirable results. sawed m two for the purpose. Baskets are not stiff e i s 0 f Bartlett pears from trees three years old 
p . , , -n____ ‘ t u ’ tL.imrht, that before anv enough, as they give on being moved ana bruise from seed, and transplanted twice. Would recom- 
Would recommend the following twenty popular 
serts for culture on tho quince:—Tyson, Howell, 
Ixiuise Bonne de Jersey, Duchesse d’Angouleme, 
The undersigned Committee, appointed by the Fruit 
Growers’ Society of Western New York, to examine a 
model of Schooley’s Patent Preservatory, exhibited by J. 
, . „ Kva „ , , f > Ixiuise Bonne de Jersey, Duchesse d’Angouleme, Violets in January. —The following is from a 
^manner? ? c • ur a n S Beurre Diel, Beurre d’Amaulis, Buffurn, White Doy- late New Haven Journal:—“Wo have been inform- 
, .. enne > Urbaniste, Beurre Langelier, Easter Beurre, ed that a gentleman in this city, picked full-blown 
Rat theie was no difficulty in GloutMorceau, Vicar of Winkfield, Doyenne d’Al- . , . e ,. , „ T 
were thoroughly ripened.— ] encon, Doyenne Sieulle, Fig d’Alencon, Jaminette. v ' 0 ^ e ^ pom b ’ 8 °P en gsulen on the fiist of Janu 
ripe the stem cures, or shriv- For stewing, preserving, &a,—Uvedale’s St Ger- ary - This is very remarkable for our latitude.”— 
eps plump. After picking main, Cattillac, Easter Bergamot. Now, I can say that I have full-blown violets in an 
t, put them in half barrels, w. P. Townsend, of Lockport, gathered 1.1 bush- open flower-bed, and do not know of a time this 
urpose. Baskets aie not stiff e i 3 0 f Bartlett pears from trees three years old winter when they have not been in full blossom— 
on being moved ana bruise from 8 ee d, and transplanted twice. Would recom- ' , wnen tney nave not been in urn mossom. 
lem in an upper room until me nd the following list for dwarf trees:_Louise 1 do not tbmk this very remarkable, as I believe it 
re, when they are carried to Bonne de Jersey, Duchesse d’Angouleme, Belle to be a fact that these flowers are in blossom during 
grapes the present year two Lucrative, Vicar of Winkfield, White Doyenne, the whole winter. This, I think, anyone can, by 
■ax kept them until the1st of Beurre d’Amaulis, Steven’s Genesee, GloutMorceau, observation Drove to be true —Gi enn Mt Morris 
for market in paper boxes, Beurre Diel, Brandy wine, Easter Beurre, Lawrence, ° r . Br<lt „ P 7 10 loro ’ ’ 
nds. Have sent them to Iowa and Tv-son Livingston Co., Jan. 15, tabs. 
model of Scbooieys Patent rreservatory, e.xmouea oy j. , .. . n.Kol 6 o- v for draining from any- mitrcu - Pack tbem f ° r market in P a P er boxes, Beurre 
I,. Alberger, of Buffalo, respectfully report that they diamed a mere < I o e y b, y bo lding about six pounds. Have sent them to Iowa and Ty 
made such examination to the best of their ability, and tiling that wC Know. ^ ^ express with 6 afety. 
are unanimous in the opinion that it is an excellent and Mr. BARRY —That IS the question. I erhaps All. Qmttti nooked o-rnne^ in tifflit boxes he- 
useful invention, worthy the attention of all who desire Hooker’s land was no better after what draining it \ ™ 
some means of keeping meats, fruits, vegetables, &c., in a received than it was before. The draining of ^'i'Riv In vo nf S nlthon -'l a ^ 
fresh state, either in summer or winter. 
P. Barry, 1 
T. C. Maxwell, J. Com. 
C. L. Hoag, ) 
receivea man u was ueiure. me lua.umg r - „ , f . 
springy side-hills has always been difficult How ' * , ^ , ,, ft 
7 ‘ ~ ° ov little musty from the cotton, 
best to cut oil the springs was a question that ex- T b n d k o nt them unt il MJ 
cited the most earnest discussion throughout Eng- hl ut 1 4 ‘ 
Beurre Diel, Brandywine, Easter Beurre, Lawrence, 
and Tyson. 
IV. 1. Ts Fall or Spring the best time to Transplant ? 
2. What kinds do best transplanted in the Autumn, and 
what in Spring ? 
^ . , , . ,. . „ land, and perhaps but one man 
A Committee, appointed to present subjects for it r 
had learned to do wa Y described by Mr. Smith. 
! 0 f 8 , be ' 2. What kinds dobcsUransplanted in the Autumn, and PROCEEDINGS OF FRUIT GROWERS’ BoCIETY.-In 
ttne turn w /iat in Spring ? this number we conclude our report of the pro- 
3 10 " g 1 a Mr. Barry planted from the falling of the leaves ceedings of the Fruit Growers’Society. Although 
ch in the unti * Ibey started again in the spring. Presuming much valuable matter has been crowded out to 
that the soil was in proper condition, did not con- ma ke room for so complete a report, in no other 
discussion, reported the following, most of which ft. Scott said that Smith, of Deanston, had vClicked hefore^ecomiii^riDe 1C ^ " eie CV1 and other things that start very early in the spring, 
were pretty fully discussed: taught the true way of draining such side-hills by ^ S ^ had some experience in preserving would ke better to plant in the fall. The mode of 
I. i, What soil is best adapted to produce the apple in running the drams across, and thus cutting oft the For the last 10 years had kept grapes un- planting, however, is more important than the time. 
its greatest perfection, both tree and fruit? 2 , What is spring at any point. . , . ... HI the lirst of April. Generally put up about 10 r ‘ i5l>ENCE ' onsidered the statement ot Mr. Bar- 
the best for the Bear, Beach and Cherry? Mr. Hooker had drained down the slope, and the Fir8t commenced pnttimr up in tight vcr Y correct tor nurserymen, or m tact for any 
II. 1, Can the cultivation of the Grape, on an extensive tile were in some places 4 rods apart,, whiie in oth- '^^s^hichhe keptTi^chamberl'butafter about 0, ? c whose , land f 8 alwa { 8 . in g°« d condition. Much 
scale, be made profitable? 2, What varieties of the grape ers, where draining did no seem‘ two months they wilted and were useless. Next ‘ d 0U1 .. al J[ is clay, and in a wet time is like mor- 
grapes. 
til the ti 
bushels. 
First commenced putting up in tight 
are best adapted to the climate of Western New York?— required, they were 10 rods ; 
8, Can grapes be preserved in afresh state for a tong time, were from 2 to 4 teet deep 
if so, in what manner? 4, What is the best method of i and j B broken, SO that it wa 
pruning and cultivating the grape? to j a y tb e drains in straight 
HI. 1, What varieties of pears should be cultivated ex- tances, or of uniform depth, 
clusively upon the Bear stock? 2, What varieties exclu- p. p. BRISTOL, of Dansvill 
sivcly upon the Quince? terested in the discussion, but land could not he 
season used batting and more care in packing, but tar< 41 [' preferred to wait until the land is dry 
not sufficient to keep them. A few bruised grapes and mellow before planting, although he had to 
will spoil a whole box. Next, got tight boxes and wart tor this until very late in the spring, 
placed cotton batting at the bottom, covered with , “ Allen planted any time in the spring when 
k cloth. Pick on a dry day, remove all bruised the ground is dry enough. If trees were obtained 
herries. clean from anv dust, and put about four ! n .f ke ihD, heeled them in, and never noticed any 
S.onif.atic 
CAKES, PUDDINGS, &c. 
P p Bristol, of Dansville, had been much in- a cioin. » , 
t land could not be berries, clean from any dust, and put about four 
difference between trees obtained direct from the Rural: Having noticed some excellent 
vuiy teresiea in me uisuussumj, ^ lavers carefully into the box Put on the cover uiuerence uesweeu vrees ouiaineu uireet irom tne .» -" — . 
IV. l, Is Fall or Spring the best time to transplant? 2, considered drained suitable for an orchard because ‘ •> .. ^ bo x to remain in the garret where nurscl 'y in tke spriiigi or those heeled in during recipes in the Rural, I thought I would add a few 
What kinds do beet transplanted in tho Autumn, and vrhat ^les were laid through it at certain distances, with 
m the Spnng. out reference to the peculiarities of soil, situation, wa y jbey keep free from mold and all bad taste, 1 • 1 • Uiuftol had planted both in spring and nounc e first-rate: 
V. 1 , What is the proper tune to Prune fruit trees? 2, & c . Drains should be laid close enough to do then their flavor Great care must he taken fall, and had always been successful. 
AVhat is the best method Of pruning Dwarf Pear Trees for work well, no matter what the distance required ™ «,« nni\nS«e fhL Hard Ginger Bread.-' 
bearing, and the best season? 3, How can old apple and may be . Has an orchard on the border of Cayuga m R !'£ thatveget-ible Dhvsioloirv shows miscellaneous matters. sweet milk; 1 tablespoon 
pear trees be renovated? Lake that was in a tine bearing condition for sev- Spence said t at eg . ble' pnya i ology sho s Northenl s Apple.— L. F. Ai.i.en would like butter the size of a hen’s < 
and allow the box to remain in the garret where 
the thermometer is often down to zero. In this 
to your column which I have tried and can pro- 
J. J. Thomas proposed to take up the first ques- eral years, and until the present high water in the 
tion, and called upon Lewis F. Allen, of Black lake. This orchard is now only two feet above the Wba ’ t 
, ’ , . . level of the lake, but previously, when the lake was ' 
Itock, for his opinions. at it8 usua i be ight, it was from six to eight feet u 18 .? 5 ' ce 
L 1, What Soil is best adapted to produce the Apple in above . Many of the trees are dead and the remain- 01 111 . 
its greatest perfection; both tree and fruit? der are j n a d yj n g condition. As the only appa- grapes ll 
Mr. Allen thought there were several varieties rent reason for the destruction of this orchard is f V ^ n ( 
of soil adapted to the growth of the apple. From the saturation of the earth with water, it seems ev- . 
the extremes of Canada, to the cotton growing ident that if this water could be removed the land ■ >, F 
districts of the South, the apple will succeed, lt would be restored to its former fertility. Heie, ' 
Northern Spy Apple .—L 
or these cells will he ruptured. Generally kept 
grapes in boxes, between cotton, in the garret, un- 
’ J ‘ Hard Ginger Bread. —One pint molasses; J pint 
miscellaneous matters. sweet milk; 1 tablcspoonful saleratus; apiece of 
Northern Spy Apple. —L. F. Allen would like butter the size of a hen’s egg; 1 tablespoonful gin- 
the opinions of the fruit growers present in regard „ er _ Bake in a quick oven, 
to the Northern Spy apple. Would like to know b ,, 1 m 
whether it sustained its early reputation. SoFT Gingbr Cake—Two eggs; not quite a tea- 
11. E. Hooker said the Northern Spy would not cup of molasses; 1 teacup sour cream; 1 teaspoon- 
bear young. Had a tree that did not bear for 12 ful soda; 1 teaspoonful ginger; a small piece of 
grimes m uuacb, ucmocu i/ui/uuu, m me gtiiici, un- - ... , , ’ ‘ 
til very cold, and then in the cellar. At first failed, years, and then boic: seven barrels, the lust year of b utter; if no butter, a little salt, 
but soon learned to handle them carefully, and now bearing. Mr. Merritt, of l enheld, says it bears Steamed Indian Pudding.—T hr 
very satisfactorily in his orchard. Others complain ’ “ 
Fowler thought freezing did not injure 
very satisfactorily in his orchard. Others complain Steamed Ini,ian p >'Dding—T hree teacups but- 
of it as a shy hearer, having many imperfect sped- termilk; 1 tablespoonful salt; 1 £ teaspoonfuls so- 
mens. They do not seem to keep uniformly. Some da; 1 egg; a few dried berries or cherries will 
entirely rotten will be fouud in barrels that were m ake it very good. To be served with sweetened 
ceed. Still, others might select a different soil and 
do well He believed that Western New York, 
2. Best Soil for the Pear, Peach and Cherry. 
when unripe they were injured by frost 
from the Niagara River, (below the falls,) to Syr a- , H. E Hooker would prefer for the pear a strong 
cuse, was the best fruit growing district in the clay soil, diamed, but had seen the peai do well in 
United States. He could also speak favorably of sitimtionsqurte damp. Had not noticed any differ- 
4. What is the best Method of Pruning and Cultivating de ii C ate, and the slightest bruise causes them to 
lie Crape? rot. The form of the tree-erect, almost like the 9 j;”adoVer’the jelly and roll up. 
Mr. Peck, of Bloomfield, gave his practice of Lombardy Poplar,—is bad, as the specimens grow- 1 J • . t 
pruning and cultivating the vine, as follows:—Com- ing inside are shaded and poor. Its crispness and Simple Cure for Burns. I 
1 T ^ , milk. Steam three hours in a two quart basin. 
L. B. Langworthy had the oldest grafted trees _ _ ^ , „ 
in Monroe Country. When they rot they rot very Sponge Jelly Cake. One cup flour; 1 cup of 
badly and deep. The skin is thin and the flesh sugar; 3 eggs; 2 spoonsfuls sweet cream; \ tea¬ 
spoonful saleratus. When done, and while warm, 
United States. He could also speak favorably of situations quite damp. Had not noticed any differ- pining and cultivating the vine, as follows:—Com- ing inside are shaded and poor. Its crispness ai 
portions of Canada West, Northern Ohio and East- ence ' n regard to blight from difference ot soil. mencing by planting a vine two years old, I let one juiciness late iu the spring is its principal merit 
e ra Michigan, but for excellence — concentration — Allen thought tre pear a very capricious cane g row tbe first year, and in the fall cut it back E. M. Bradley, of Bloomfield, was well acquaii 
of flavor, none equals Western New York. As we as well as delicious fruit. lmnK wo are a goon f 0 8 j x inches from the ground; the next season I ed with this apple. The objections to it are main 
co South'and West, and find richer soil or a warmer deal in the dark about its cultivation, liaa invest- g row f w0 horizontal canes, one each side of the owing to improper pruning and culture. It i 
- ■ - - - '• ed more dollars in pear culture than he cared to -< *—*—i- —■> — — <> • -• « —■*■ -«• *■-- -* ■ 
climate, the fruit becomes larger, but poorer— di- .-, , , * „ 
luted. Apples may be said to be local in their.] name, and the balance was always 
character. A fruit is generally better where ill I s ' de - 3 ke <dd ^' ear ] Hees at Detroi, 
nd Simple Cure for Burns. —Take some apple- 
tree sprouts, scrape off the bark until you get a 
nt- double handful; then put it into a spider with one 
d Y teacup of fresh lard; let it simmer until it crisps; 
‘.l take out the hark and add a piece of beeswax the 
CAKE RECIPES. 
ty, the Newtown Pippin is nowhere so good as on twenty to sixty Dusneis oi nuiieveiy ye** 1 - uu - 
the Hudson River. Our Rhode Island Greening is Canada side of the Niagara river, near Queens ton, 
not the preening as it grows in Rhode Island.— are hundreds of old pear trees which were planted 
Soil, temperature and other causes so affect the at the time of the Revolution by Tory settlers from 
character of fruit that varieties, excellent in one tke States, with seeds which they brought with 
locality, are almost worthless in others. Mr. A. them from New Jersey and some other parts, the 
had seen apples grown in perfection on a good 8 < ?i} is heavy and the Mees are in a flourishing con 
loam, on stiff' clay, and almost on a blowing sand, dition, and unaffected by the blighL—few of the 
Eds. Rural: —T send you a few recipes, which I 
am in the habit of using in my family, and know 
3 od as on twenty to sixty bushels of fruit every year. On the g y 8 tem with the uprights. Always summer and fresh in July. Will not bear transportation, p Dg Rurai :_T send vou a 
reening is Canada side of the Niagara river, near yueenston, p rune w hen in bloom. The vines stand 1*2 feet on account of its delicate skin and flesh, and there- rr • r 
Island.— are hundreds of old pear trees which were planted a p ar t each way, with dwarf pear trees occupying fore is disliked by fruit dealers of distant markets, am ln 1 ^ 
affect the at the time of the Revolution by lory settlers irom intermediate rows, and are cultivated with the plow who give it a bad name. Trees never bear when to be good, 
nt in one the States, with seeds which they brought with an( j cu itivator. One hundred vines and thirty-five young. Virginia Corn Cake. —Biss 
, Mr. A. the , IT ? nvf in C n nLlLmrVnn! d warf pear trees occupy half an acre of ground.— The Allm R asp berry.—hP. Allen wished to ful butter in 3ft pints of boil 
ung. Virginia Corn Cake. —Dissolve one tablespoon- 
The Allen Raspberry. —Mr. Allen wished to ful butter in 3£ pints of boiling milk; into this 
had seen apples grown in perfection on a good soil is heavy and tbe trees are\n a uour suing con- The rowB run north and south. I obtained this make a statement in regard to the Allen Raspberry, 8c ald one auart of Indian meal- when cool add a 
loam, on still’clay, and almost on a blowing sand, didon, and unaffected by the bligh^few of the year sev enty-five bushels of grapes, weighing, at as there seemed to be some misunderstanding about , ... . . . . n ... , ....... 
Cox, the old pomologist, described his orchard as apple trees then planted now stand. Some of these the rate of forty pounds to the bushel, three thou- it at the last annual meeting of this Society Mr hall pint of wheat flour; a little sugar, a little salt, 
^ . ”, 7 »_x_ ti-BPQ nwriPfl hv an flc.fl liaintauce of mine. 1 induced __ I_ l- r._ ll m luo wmuai uiccuuu u IUM OUVIBI,. an. .. ..__ 
a moving sand, and yet he raised the Newtown 
Pippin, the Vandervere, and other good sorts in 
perfection. He had seen excellent orchards on 
trees, owned by an acquaintance of inine, I induced sand pounds. The vines have been planted four A sa id—I do not know where it originated Found two eggs well beaten; hake in two cakes. 
him to gra't with 8C10I13 wlucli l let him liavc from ,. eTO Vtag two old when pl.nttd. I d. not ££"J „, s ° h b„rt g"den of chofo f™1k The IU.sL C»«E.-Tokc too mp.light tend dou g h; 
4 „ S ed to other u««, and the two c „ lw , ugar; one cop hotter; one cop toilk; 3 
libor’s garden of choice fruits. 
Raised Cake. —Take two cups light bread dough; 
the poorest granite soils ot New England, me wum Buiwud, ■■ j* . as practiced by some, any Denent, out, on tne con- proprietor was about to throw them out. They are 
apple seemed designed by Providence as the gene- two_ other varieties; he * , 1 ^ h f « e ‘ trary, an injury. . not like any raspberry I have ever seen, and are 
ral fruit of man. kl S b . and the J n «'! b a splendidly. The soil where p r> Bristol having been requested to describe perfectly hardy, without winter protection or cov- 
L. B. Langworthy, of Monroe Co., inquired if tb ese trees stood is a heavy clay, on the opi ositc bi8 » Inetbod of pruning and cultivating the vine, ering as muc h so as a currant bush. They stand 
Mr. Allen had noticed that particular varieties 8lde of the nver ’ m a ll » bter b01j ’ man ^ peai 1 c b observed that the pruning of the grape had been U p V ight, and grow, in good soil and with goodcul- 
required a particular soil to bring them to per- hav , e Jl llglltei :- A n , \ practiced from the earliest times, as all past expe- tivation, from six to seven feet high, and needing 
fection. P Barry b *the Peach required a. drj-so■ 1. A rience had 8how n this to be an essential operation, no artifi ’ cial 8 U p p0rt of an y kind when cut down to 
Mr. Allen thought there was something in that g°° d > substantial, dry loam was best t n both ti for the prodnc tion of good fruit, on account of the tb ree or four feet in height for bearing. Color of 
—some sorts seemed refractory. They refused and fruit. 1 be “fT ? 19 in tendency, in all the grape genus, to a superabun- fruit, a full, bright red; 6 oW-shaped, of good size 
to give their excellence unless grown in a pe- A dry, loamy soil is best, though it wiil succeed in dance of wood and foliage. The question now and higb flavor. Have sold many thousands of 
culiar soil; perhaps similar to that in which they a cla Y loam > 11 Ur > - la a ? 9 W f r “ aa p,, 1 ,.,naturally arises, how much and when the vine should plants, and among all the inquiries I have made 
originated. R be P runed ' Diflcrent cultivators have practiced { iave f ound n0 raspberry identical with it 
Dr. Spence, of Yates county, thought that the gne, Belle de Orleans, a light variety, not t o i ed d iff e rent methods. He would confine his remarks . 
apple could adapt itself to almost any soil, and by birds; Governor Wood, a very tine and hardy t 0 the pruning of the hardy grapes in this climate. Preserved fruits .— lhe Committee on Preserved 
that climate had more to do with its growth and variety; Black lartarian, Biack Eagle, and Kune a.s the pruning and the culture are inseparable, it Fruits acknowledged the receipt oi several cans 
perfection than was generally supposed. We may Hortense, large and hardy. 1- or a very late sort he would also be proper t0 8pea k of the culture of the of peaches, plums, pears, quinces, gooseberries and 
prepare soil in the best posssible way for foreign would recommend Belle Magninque; and lor mar- v j ne Plants from two to three years old, or even other fruits from Mrs. E. I. Haskell, of Monroe, 
1 1 ... ... . * , , i . n L-ot tin Tvnntri nfld Mnndlefin Bicrarrean. RocknOrt „ ... .. . _ ■...; I .C. _. .I.. MinLln-on Tli.v Offimxl in irnnil nrdo. and nn 
eggs; one teaspoonful saleratus; a little flour; 
raisins or not as you like. 
Cake Without Eggs. —Take one cup butter; 3 
do. sugar; one pint sour cream; a pint and a half 
have found no raspberry identical with it. 
Preserved Fruits. —The Committee on Preserved 
Fruits acknowledged the receipt of several cans 
of peaches, plums, pears, quinces, gooseberries and 
thousands of without saleratus, it will be thankfully received by 
I have made Palmyra, N. Y., 1858. Mary E. P. 
COOKIES. 
grapes, and they will not succeed, but as soou as ket he would add Napoleon Bigarreau, Itockport f our years old, he considered the most favorable 
we cover them with glass, so as to make a dif- Bigarreau, and Elkhorn, or Irauescants KiacK f or transplanting from the nursery. The ground 
Michigan. They arrived in good order, and on 
opening were found to be in great perfection. Mrs. 
Ens. Rural: — I noticed in a late Rural a request 
that some one would send a recipe for making good 
cookies. Here are mine:—2 cups sugar; 2 of but- 
ferent climate, we grow them in the greatest per¬ 
fection. 
H. E. Hooker, of Rochester, considered the 
question to be, not on the best localities for fruit, 
»-1 - -* ior irausuiauuim uum tuc uuiacij. xuu giuuuu 'v — ----— *** r> -i... . . 
Heart. # wliere they are planted should, in all cases, be un- Haskell is entitled to the thanks of the Society ter; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon saleratus; season with nut- 
Dr. Spence found the cherry to he particularly det . drained _ j f tbe f ru ft j 8 intended for market and for the worthy example she has set in this matter, meg or to suit taste, 
injured by moisture. He had an orchard of fine table purpo8e8| the vines should be planted in rows which we hope will be imitated. 2 cups sugar; 1 of sour cream; 1 of butter; 2 
bearing cherries. Last year one ot the under- } L v f rnin twelve feet distant Some The thanks ol the Society were voted to J. J. 1 , b 
question to oe, not on me uest localities ior iruit, vuv “ lvu . —““ J -- each way, from six to twelve feet distant. Some A Aiv ^ U . 1 ™ ncr tn cinnrnoRQ nf oroam 
but the best of the various soils in the same locali- dra,ns became stopped, and the consequence was think that 16 feet j 8 abetter distance. Mr. McKay, Thomas, the retiring President, for the interest lie eg D s, saleratus accoraing to sourrm. oi cieam. 
ty. The constituents of the surface he did not many of the trees turned yellow, and finally’ died. >^ a p] e8j ba8 obtained from one acre of Isabella bas always manifested in the welfare of the Socie- Season with nutmeg. 
sour cream; 1 of better; 2 
consider as important as the nature of the subsoil Pbe sop ' s a cba Y ^ oam > and when drained, admira- „ rapeg standing 1GI feet apart, 11,000 pounds. The ty» and f° r the able address, which we published 
_j:*: — a :_ xr_ _ hfv nrfnntert to the cherrv. ° __ f... ... _ c _o i <•—» hot wpplr 
and the condition of the drainage. Never saw bly adapted to the cherry. proper distance for wine grapes is from 3 to 4 feet last week, 
much difference in apples from difference of soil, * b N. Langworthy, of Monroe County, had grown eacb wa H y system of pruning is, the first year 
hut the fairest is oftentimes from sandy soils. Had the cherry on light, sandy soil, such as is usua y t0 cu( . w ft b j n afoot of the ground—the second 
always found the best orchards on land with a good called here oak openings, for 20 years, with excel- year cu j. to abou f 3 f ee t 0 f the ground, and allow 
natural drainage. ’ ent success. about three buds to grow. The pruning should be 
II. N. Langworthy, of Monroe County, had grown eacb wa „ j{y system of pruning is, the first year 
the cherry on light, sandy soil, such as is usually ^ cu t within a foot of the ground—the second 
Peach Trees for Fire-Wood. — The editor of 
3 cupssugar; lofbutter; lofsourmilk; 2 eggs; 
saleratus. Season with nutmeg or cinnamon, c. 
Plymouth, Mich., 1858. 
P Barry of Rochester considered the question n. 1. Can the Cultivation of the Grate on an extensive done in the fall, or early winter. The wood of the 
to be, not on what soils will the apple grow, but scale be made profitable ? 2. What Vaeikties are best vjne ia p0r0 U8, and if pruning is delayed until 
about three bnfis to grow. The^ningThould^e ^ California Farmer is strongly urging the grow 
nnr>#> in thr. fall nr fiftrlv winter. The wood of the ing of peach trees for/irr-wood. He says:—“ I hos( 
grow- My Mother’s Pudding.— Being a reader of the 
Those Rural, and having frequently noticed recipes for 
scale be made profitable ? 2. What Varieties are best v j ne j 8 porous, and if pruning is delayed until whohavebeentotheBuenosAyrescountry willeasily cooking in its columns, I take the liberty of send, 
which is the best for it. Light soils would produce adapted to Western Ifew York . spring, much of the sap will be lost by bleeding, remember that the principal fire-wood used is peach ing you the following way of making “ My Mother's 
good fruit, but they require constant and heavy Mr. Barry said that the Isabella was the only and the vine injured. Have known vines to die w00(k and the vast plain8 be y 0 nd the city and port, p u ddinir ” Farmers’ wives will find it a cheap and 
manuring. Dryness of bottom is important, in variety of an established reputation that he would from bleeding. All cuts should be made some dis- - , fended tieaeh fm-est tbe trees , . g .. , r ., r „ 
fact, it is indispensable. If the root is in water it be willing to plant extensively. Several new varie- tance from the bud—about an inch: if closer the ‘ ' ^ substantial dinner foi the men folks: .> eggs, .> 
becomes cankered, and the tree destroyed. Would ties are claiming attention, and promise to become bud will die. The portion of wood left will die grown principally for fire-wood; and so rapid is pints sweet milk; 2 tablespoonfuls of sour cream, 
prefer a well-drained clay loam for almost all fruit very valuable acquisitions. and fall off. The Catawba would ripen here if very Hie growth of the peach tree, that nothing can be w j tb soda enough to sweeten it; a little salt; 5 tea- 
trees—even the peach would grow stronger and L. F. Allen agreed with Mr. Barry that the Isa- c 1 osely pnined. ,i- , more profitable, and there are those now in that cnp8 of flour . -po be steamed in a dish full two 
11 tue buusuu was ury. nia mens ui me ouaugca- me nd, but expected that in a few years other varie- -TLa fw>< 3 « »rnw ranidlv bear ahundantlv the food , ' . »• L, , ir , AT- ; mro 
bleness of the character of fruit by soil and climate ties will prove far better than that. The Isabella from 2(,tb of June to 10tb of Take off tbe ibe tc g 0 ai y ’ bear abunaantij , me ioou m 0 lasses.—A delink, Richland, Kal. Co., Mich., 1858. 
bail been «reatlv modified of late: even tbe Fa- „,;n viood to within a joint or two of the bunches of i 8 used for swine and for drying and shipping.— _ 
had been greatly modified of late; even the Fa- w fti no t ripen in one locality out of ten. Hun- 
meuse which he and others had considered almost dred8 0 f pounds of unripe Isabellas are sold in our “qi ""ei^hls Such a Sim ‘ lar k ‘ nU ° f bUHine '‘ i8 uo we 100K lorwaru Preserved Apples.— Take equal weights of good 
worthless at the West, he haa seen in Southern and markets every year. On the Hudson River, at Cro- half the fruit, that wmen remains win weign as here in California. , . . , „ * , . , 
.Central Illinois, large and fine flavored. The Pom- ton Point, it is line, and also in some favored local- mu « b a® ^ bou » b . the whole were permitted to re- ’ , that of all tbe varieties of trees brown 9Ugar and of app CS; pe ® ’ Core and chop 
me Gris he had fouud excellent in Central Illinois, fties in Western New York. ma,n > besldes bein S bner in every way \ Tbl ? year U U . ! ' an< ' llt8 01 neea the apples fine; allow to every 3 pounds ol sugar 
as well as the Newtown Pippin, and the Esopus j)r. Spence thought the Isabella would ripen in out of 3,COO pounds, had not,3 bushels of imper- growing in California, none have a more rapid p pint of water; dissolve; then boil the sugar pretty 
Spitzenburg as line as ever grown on the Hudson, very many places in Western New York. It will feet or unripe gapes. ’Trellises run torth and growth than the peach, and that in three, four or _ skimming 5t we ll; add the apples to the 
H. E. Hooker had received Newtown Pippins ripen along the shores of Seneca Lake as well as at wuth, teet ora ex P eiience five years, the trees are sufficiently large for lire- d of ] or 2 lemo and 2 pieeeB of white 
aXood “ fiHe aS hG d eV6r Seen - large Cr ri t0 E Hookfr could not unqualifiedly recom- J J. Thomas had fad the privilege of examin- wood; and when the quantity is estimated that can ^ boil until the apples look clear and yel- 
j Tjhomas, of Union Springs, thought we gave meJd any ^for general cultivation, though he ing some of the grapes frown by the previous be grown upon an acre the presen price of wood f Qw; this wI11 keep for years. -Farmer’s Daugh- 
too much importance to the local character of the thought the Isabella the best for this climate, and speaker, and could testlf .> G e . ' f L inrb wou d be eqUa t0 1 huud d dolla18 P ex acie - TEK Jfryden, N. Y., 1858. 
apple. He had seen fine Newtown Pippins, grown would succeed in many localities. Thought favor- a cter. Many of them were seven-eighths of an inch -- ’ J 
—,*! fTEo, .m. 0 i C a tb* TH«r.o in diameter. „ ,, . _ o_ _ „ _ . ...... 
vood to within a joint or two of the bunches of i 8 used for swine and for drying and shipping.— 
feet or unripe grapes. Trellises run north and growth than the peach, and that in three, four or ... mln „ ' 
r»fdrfri?eS !t .p“ff'“ dfr0m “ Perie,1<!ehe «v»ye„ M.,o aro ,u«oi»,ly .arge for fire- ^~or 2 
apple. He had 
in Cincinnati. 
The Ohio Pomological Society ably also of the Diana 
recommends thirty sorts for general cultivation in W. B. Smith, of Syracuse, had no difficulty in m. 1 . what Varieties of Pears should be cultivated ex- 
that State, and they are, all but four, varieties of ripening the Isabella. It bears large crops of fine clusively on the Pear Stock, and what exclusively on 
Eastern origin. fruit, and for one, he was satisfied with it. lhe Quince ? 
Mr. Allen had tasted the Western fruits with J. J. Thomas said the Isabella would noisucceed Dr. Spence thought all pears, as far as possible, 
some of the gentlemen present, and they did not at all places, but in many it does well. We can should be on pear stocks—on the quince it is in 
then express opinions of their excellence as con- recommend this variety for favorable, warm situa- a diseased or abnormal condition. Had not much 
fidently as now. In the Cincinnati market yon tions. Last season was very cold, and unfavorable experience, but was prejudiced against the prac- 
will find almost all the fruits exposed for sale axe for ripening the grape, and yet within a mile of tice. • 
, „ ' . _ .... ... . . Genesee Valley Horticultural Society.— Cabbage Soup. —Cutup a quantity of cabbage 
clusively on the Pear stock, and what exclusively on The Annual Meeting of this Society will be held at and place in a coyered kettle with a lew pieces of 
the Quince? the Court House, Rochester, on Thursday, the 4th j f re8b pork, or salt pork freshened, and a little 
Dr. Spence thought all pears, as far as possible, 0 f February, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. An -water, seasoning with salt and pepper to the taste. 
the Court House, Rochester, on Thursday, the 4th | f r esh pork, or salt pork freshened, and a little 
of February, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. An water, seasoning with salt and pepper to the taste, 
exhibition of winter fruit is to be made. As some I b 0 b until tender, and you will have a good break- 
changes in this Society, have become necessary it j fast dish, in the opinion of—Mu c . ' Niagara Co., 
