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DEG. 11. 
MOORE’S RURAL NEW-YORKER: AN AGRICULTURAL AND FAMILY NEWSPAPER. 
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NORTHERN MUSCADINE GRAPE. 
HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT FOR 1859. 
The year is fast drawiDg to a close. Two more 
numbers complete the present volume of the 
Rural, and as the last number will be so occupied 
with a full and well-prepared index, fitting the 
work for binding, that we shall have little space 
in that for Horticultural matter, we purpose at 
the present time to say a few words on the past 
and the future. On the fiist, we need say but little 
to those who have been our friends and readers the 
present'or past years. As our subscribers, however, 
are now active in exhibiting their papers to their 
friends as specimen*, for the purpose of inducing 
them to subscribe, and as we have every day scorep, 
and sometimes hundreds of app’ications for copies, 
from those who design to become constant readers 
of our Journal, should an inspection prove the 
good name it has gaioed to be well founded, a few 
words to them will not be out of place. 
Although but about one-eighth of the Rural is 
devoted to Horticultural subjects, it contains each 
year enough reading on this important matter, to 
make two books of abont 500 pages, and which 
would cost far more than this Journal. No weekly 
paper gives as much information in regard to the 
culture of fruit, vegetables, and flowers, and we 
confidently challenge comparison with either of 
the exclusively Horticultural Journals. Our illus¬ 
trations are more numerous, and better than those 
of any other paper in America, while our reports 
of the proceedings of the Horticultural and Pomo- 
logical Societies, held in all parts of the country, 
are acknowledged to be unequaled for correctnetB 
and completeness. 
ir 
Messrs. Eds. From a late No. of the Rural, I 
i-ee cultivators seem to differ widely wi'h regard to 
'he merits of the Northern Muscadine Grape. There 
are but few quesiions which have only one side; 
and, after duly considering the opiDionp, all must 
come to the conclusion ihat this has two. Now, 
iflmustif tojww. 
THE BREAD QUESTION, AGAIN. 
Eds. Rural:—! never bad much confidence in 
matrimonial advertising, but if a body does take 
gentlemen, I will give this contested grape a fair course, I ihink there could be no more lauda- 
trial, on all side?, let the result be what it will, and 
if I fail in this attempt I am open to conviction.— 
So, we wi'l now proceed to trial. 
ble motive than bidding for a wife who could 
make good bread and dumplings. Nebuchadnez¬ 
zar's (for short we will call him Nuck ) fastidious- 
Tbe Northern Muscadine is brought to the stand “ e " 9howa tbe improvement in public sentiment 
with two or three serious charges against its char ^incethe daysof his illustriousnamesake who, being 
acter. First At sundry times and in divers places an original, ruralist, never questioned about bread, 
ithasbeen accused with imparting a certain odorif- but was content with a bite of good, sweet grass. 
erons peifume, peculiar to its nature. It cannot ^ acb a husband, no doubt, would be very conven- 
be dented but what this charge is true —that is, 
after the grape is dead ripe. Still, it may be objec¬ 
tionable to some under any circumstances; there¬ 
fore, it is but fair to admit that it is a musky grape 
ient, for when he came home hungry, all a body 
would have to do, would be to turn him out —but I 
must acknowledge it would look more civilized if 
he insisted upon having a nicely spread table, 
when dead ripe, but is not objectionable generally covered with * tnowy loaf - or a disb of “ akiDg 
. hot dumplings. And, as every step of advance- 
before --*"*"o»* —- - 1 - 
Second. It is charged that the berries do not ad- Qieut lu B «’ eoce or «f,-whether it be in smoking 
here to the stem after they are ripe. This is too biead - or 8team -° r electricity,-should meet 
tree, but is almost, entirely removed by age. Still, Wltb encouragement, I propose that the girls turn 
.. . ,, . .... out, en masse, with specimens of bread for Nuck ’8 
this is a considerable of an abjection. . . ’ , , , , . , „ 
Third, and the last objection is, they will not 1D8pectlon ' Black eyes to bring corn bread, blue 
keep a great length of time. This is a little exag- e ? e8 * beat bread, grey eyes graham bread &c.; 
, ,, , ._. „ and, girls, wheu you come, don't forget the dump- 
gerated, as they may be kept a proper length ot ’ 8 ’ , „ J 8 ... . 
* ’ ...... . » , ,, mas Won't Sylvanus’ mouth water atthe sight 
- - r t ,, lings Won’t Sylvanus’ mouth water atthe sight 
time in cotton, but not half as long as the Isabella 8 . , , .. , „ 
, , . ,. of the fair, white balls presented by the plump, 
and some other vanet es, 1 
_ , . i i. i rosy bands that moulded them! I may not be able 
We have now tahen a fair view of the darkest J ; 
side of the question. Now, for the bright side. 
First. Its hardiness is a strong recommendation. 
(not because I can’t make both, don’t think,) to at¬ 
tend, but if eiiher or both of the above mention- 
THE SWA All APPLE. 
first. its naroiness is a strong recuiuuicuu»i,iuu. • ...... , ,. . . „ 
, ed gentlemen will call at our place, which is well 
Tn this northern climate it is as hardy as can he 8 a... 
J known through the country as Tamarac Swamp 
asked for. . . . Farm,” I pledge myself to give them something 
We offer no apology for acceding to the request ] deep, rich, sandy loam to bring it to perfection 
We have endeavored to make our instructions corre8pondent and presenting to our readers aud in its native soils, we have seen it twelve 
nl.i- r,^ootir.aV>Ip, oa nntsihlp. avoid in a ftl- r 1 ° ...... f 
as plain and practicable as possible, avoiding al- a drawiDga n d description of the celebrated Arneri inches in circumference, and of a deep, golden 
most all scientific and technical terms. We have the SwAAR> It js reC ommended for yellow color. It is one of the finest flavored apples 
tried to convey valuable information in a manner ^ the Americaa i> 0 mologtcal in America, and deserves exieusive cultivation in 
that could not be misunderstood. We have labored by Mft BaRRY flg „ anitnpeaohable »» for all favorable positions, though it does not, succeed 
to teach the learner facts and modes of cu ture Wegtem New Yo rk, who also names it among well in damp or cold soils. 
asked for. 
Second Tt iR the earliest in ripening of any 
grape within my knowledge. 
Third. Now, for the greatest recommendation of 
this grape. It is the best wine grape I have ever 
seen in this country; and if this grape had no 
other recommend, I would cultivate it for its supe¬ 
rior wine qualities alone. I will give $25 for a 
to chew besides gum —especially Sylvanus. I con¬ 
fess to a pieference for this young gentleman, ihe 
reason of which pet haps yon will understand when 
yon see I subscribe myself — Sylvia, Tamarac 
Swamp Furm, 1858. 
Messrs. Eds.: —Tn looking over the Domestic 
important piinciples — essential to success, and 
have ever avoided nice points more curious than 
usefaL No Journal has labored more zealously or 
western cew xofk, wuo a.so names i, " “ , qkiri than the Northern Muscadne. 
“twenty choice garden varieties.” F. R Elliott, Fruit large, regularly formed, roundish. Skin ^ t haye not takpn a fair y 
author of the “Fruit Grower’s Guide,” names it as greenish-yellow when first gathered, but when en- ‘ gome onfi wi|1 he ■ 
single grape root which will produce a better wine (* orner 0 f a ] a , e Rural, my eye very naturally 
than the Northern Muscadne. rested upon what Nebuchadnezzar calls a golden 
usefaL No Journal has lauorea m y one of the best three winter varieties for Ohio, and tirely ripe, of a fine, dead gold color, dotted with ■ ' . , . . . 
successfully in the field of Horticultura ii r ^ are notic e it is spoken well of for the West by some numerous distinct brown specks, and sometimes 0 do /y Jgg* “' ‘ y 
he present year than the Rural ()f tfae writera fQ P the Agric ultural papers. Atthe faintly marbled with gray russet on the side, and Jackson, Wash Co., N. Y , 1858 . _ 
fully defended the right, w y last North-Western Pomological Convention, held round the stalk. Stalk slender, three fourths of au curious to Know.— The editor of 
view of the whole opportunity for the girls. I neglected Sylva- 
just kind enough Nt(8) 0 f uptown, and wishing to atone for so do- 
;,t ' men • iog, I write forthwith to Nebuchadnezzar, to in- 
II. Valentine. form him of the fdCt that j > though not y et twenty, 
T) can mix, make, and bake just as good, light, whole- 
v .-1 “ ° T j i,„ 'p last North Western Pomological Convention, nem rouna tne staiK. otaiK simmer, xnree rourtus o. au curious to Know—T he edi'or of the Rural v '““ J 7 b 7. °.. 
condemned the wrong. In doing J at Chicago, on a vote of 22 members, for the best inch long, inserted in a very round cavity. Some n ew .Yokker (Nov. 13th.)sayB, “day or two since,” *reati as he or any other gramimveious am- 
made enemies, but we know that the true am go > 12 var i e ti e s, the Swaar received 7 votes. We copy times this cavity is partially closed. Calyx small, w ra M’KaY treated hwn to splendid Isabella msl may wish to taste. If he did not live Down 
approve our course; but higher and above all, we 
have an approving conscience, for we have “ex¬ 
tenuated nothing, nor set down aught in malice.” 
Mr. Downing’s description. greenish, set in a shallow basin, scarcely plaited 
“This is a truly noble American fruit, produced Flesh yellowish, fine grained, tender, with an ex- 
by the Dutch settlers on the Hudson, near Esopus, ceedingly rich, aromatic flavor, and a spicy smell. 
grapes. &o , while on her way to Montreal to market East and I Out West, I would invite him in to-mor- 
Sorne 3,000 lbs. (at 17 cents per pound.) yielding row _ w hi c h is my baking-day to attest the truth 
ST °t a. statement here made. IpreBume hethinkfl. 
For the fature, we have only to say that we shall an( j B0 termed from its unusual weight, this word, Core small. The tree bears fair crops, and the | porary is, how grapes are kept in a good market- since the grass is hidden with snow, that he will 
i unceasing in our efforts to make this department . q the Lqw D Qtc b ( meaning heavy. It requires a fruit is in season from Deeembcr to March.” I”" condition so late as the 10th of November, in trim his hair atd nails and go to eating bread—if 
of the Rural equal, if not superior to anything in 
the country as the Amateur’s Guide and the Hor¬ 
ticulturist's Assistant. While usefulness will be 
our aim aud motto, we shall not forget, occasion- 
latitude?— Montgomery Ledger, Pa. 
he can get any made to suit his taste. I am glad 
ORCHARDING IN ILLINOIS. 
onlture and graperies. The chances of being win- -marks -There is no difficulty in keeping he has a soul above dumplings, for I don’t like 
tor-killed are Incalculably less than In a low ravine 8 ra T e9 & ere until after New Year’s. We have them them very well myself, especially the ones I make. 
ally, to introduce things both new and straDge. ^ rne) we jj a( j a g 00 d supply of strawberries, goose- 
We shall enter the New Year with fresh zeal, and berriea an q carran ts, but apples and pears are few, 
Fruit is a total failure here this season. It is j thon h BhrUerod hy hills. T have much to say, now as & ood aa when fir8t P icked from the vine, *> The ieas0D 1 did nofc 8end 8yi ' VANCS an ^ re ^’ pe 
i ° i l _ in.. __- _ *i _._ / a _ i«i,: , \ Vmoanun TYiiF nrnthurfl 
Mr. Editor, on varieties, method of culture and and better 5 for like pean, we think they mature (don’t print this part,) was because my brothers 
r. - .. -• -1.:. .. _i.A ft' i- s ~ ir. a __ - ...ii — „ A o rers/'.A cnVywtltnTft tnr 
talk more fluently than ever of foliage, fruits and aad terribl « sqairmy a at that Our old orchards f _, .. ^ 
flowers. We have no reason to suppose that these preaent & blighted and eickly appearance. The Remarks _Wo spent a portion of one summer rather to ° Bharp wht ‘ n 8 athered ' We allow the iah thiB kiLd ’ 1 did not send him my 1110,10 fjr 
are farewell words to any considerable number of leaveg are cnrled and pamd> They b , 08B0me d pro j aRr(n . -L wc tbpn fla „ whole orcharda fruit to remain on thi' vines as long as safe, being preparing them. But I fear I am trespassing on 
our readers; on the contrary we have every reason fugfcly , q the gpring) bnt they make n0 ahow ot | • J . ’ , b cn tirelv de- c ' efil to pick before frost; place them carefully the Rural's time and patience by making my first 
to believe, that all who have perused this depart- . , This stunted unhealthy aspect is wic ' . , , 5 ,, - ' , . . ‘ in baskets, ana aitov,- ihcm to wmaiu ia a cool, i ^—n~rrv..f w. tnnir. «n I will quit 
ment dnrir-g the present year ieel well repaid)and 8 p read) tending to disccAFtage and nnsettle insey j r ° y ° l ’ y -f , 0 n ' 0 P Tft J onfl w n er ' s - place for a week < r so, then pack them in for the present.—II agak, Flack Swamp, Ohio. 
will not only continue the fast friends of the Iutral of our m08t persevering Pomologists. Some at- , was the case will b<dh graf.e. ,rees and seed ngs. hba n ow boxes, either of wood or pasteboard, i.lac- - 
the coming, and for many years, but will exert lribute thig incipient decay of western orchards to CutuI in ^ a piece of C0tt0Q ba,ting ttt tho bottom of ,he Ed? ’ Ru « A, - ; - Tf Nkbuchadnezy.ar wishes to see 
themselves manfully to add to the number of our fce co]d of the lagt three winters deadening and ! d th • Q ' climate and otherg prove box, and a piece of newspaper between each layer the lady that can make extraordinary good bread, 
reader,, aad thu, aid u. in oar effort, to iocreMc JnUalhing lbe wilto B01nc c , n ,a re th. might/ h “ nch ''' C '” er ^ Mm ' " nd p ’ a<!e ™ ,h ” Wm j» C,U “ d ‘" OTd 1 d “ y " 
knowledge and improve taste-the love of the delugeB of rain which have fallen on our prairies hardy than uraDed trees-indeed that a cover ' ^ is not necessary that, the box should be me. Feartrg he cannot come, I will inform him 
,_arf-i_ a nn tii nn. dnnntro iinnspn tha 1 .. b .... . ». ...a .I more naray tnan grated trees inueeo, tnat, a . „ ii„i„ Qi _ ; u .Lom how to make it To six uuarts of flour, half a cun 
new theories, but I forbear for the present. 
Rockford, III., Nor., 1859. IIrnrt T. Kimball. 
Remarks—W e spent a portion of one summer, 
(1850) In Illinois, and wc then saw whole orchards 
after picking, if well kept This is true, part.icu- call my boiltd dumplings a good substitute for 
larly of the Clinton, and other varieties that are small cannon-ball- 1 , and thinking he might notrcl- 
rather too sharp when gathered. We allow the i»h this kind, l did not send him my mode for 
will not only continue tne last menus oi iue nuRAL 0 f 0Qr mo8 t persevering Pomologists. Some at- i 
the comiDg, and for many years, but will exert lr j bu t e this incipient decay of western orchards tc 
themselves manfully to add to the number ot our tbg co j d tbe j aa( . ^ bree winters deadening and ! 
readers, and thus aid us in our efforts to increase devitalizing the sap, while some censure the mighty j 
knowledge and improve taste the love of the de i U g ea 0 f rain which have fallen on our prairies i 
beautiful and true—until our country houses sha 1 tbjg aeaaon> Whatever the cause, no Horticul ! 
become truly rural homes, the lily spiing up where ^ ur j B t can bQ t notice an injurions something con ; 
once grew the thorn and briar, waste hearts as well aum j D g our fairest orchards. Young orchards of 
as waste places be made glad, and the desert tbree and f our yeara > progress look healthy and j 
shallow boxes, either of wood or paste board, plac¬ 
ing a piece of cotton batting at the bottom of the 
Eds. Rural:—I f Nebuchadnezzar wishes to see 
box, and a piece of newspaper between each layer the lady that can make extraordinary good bread, 
of hunches. Cover with cotton, and place on the please tell him to call and spend a few days with 
cover. It is not necessary that the box should be me. Fearing he cannot come, I will inform him 
more naray tnan gratteci trees—inueeo, tnat a indeed, a Httie air isof benefit. Keep them how to make it To six quarts of flour, half a cup 
jffoper^BclecHono^graftedJrees wonW be far safej a8 ( . ool aa possible without freeing. We had for of potato yeast; a little salt; mix with milk or 
than t.ho sumo number of seedllngn. Tho expe- 
. . , . A .„ ' gotten to say that on packing asmy, we examined 
rience of our correspondent Ir different The 
each bunch, and removed all green or bruised 
water—if water, add a little lard when kneaded 
the second time — mix at night, and it will he 
blossom as the rose. 
Clay Soil, Again.— Wishing to obtain some in¬ 
formation concerning the best method of prepar- 
, 6 , T T mirably at the West, and when the trunks obtain 
in« a clay soil for a garden, I thought I would ““ , , ’ . .. , . . .... 
mL some inquiries through your excellent pa- the magnitude of a stove-pipe they begin to kill a 
„i^.a ♦ J ffmnnd Amt nnw the crotch, or yield to some pestiferous cause, and 
to lay before onr readors, and therefore call upon ’ . , ... 
. T „. , . . ... v i th a soft brush. If Mrs. M’Kay pursues a plan 
tho fruit growers of Illinois to give ns tho facts .— . . .. ... . , 
n . ... u u, / , my different or any better than this, we hope she 
From a number of facts we may he able to draw ; J 
make some inquiries through your excellent pa¬ 
per. I have lately plowed the ground, and now the c 
what next? Would rotten sawdust be good, mixed 
with manure, charcoal, and black mellow earth? Se( 
This is the way I have thought of fixmg it; and, 8 raftl 
also, would rotten sawdust be good to put around the winter’s cold affects them but slightly. It is 
fruit trees?-A Subscriber, Olena, Huron Co. now the settled experience of most nurserymen 
Ohio, 18j 8. the ones most 
REMARKS.-The plan proposed of adding mel- prairig country 
low earth, charcoal, manure, &c., is good. Any- foar ygar Qld fle 
thing that will make such a soil more friable will narfiery . gr0W n 
be found of advantage, but good drainage is the ramify i n g t flbrc 
best ameliorator of a stiff, impervious clay. No f „ rowt h’ an( i 
-nree ana lour years- progress too* neanny am. ^ „ n this question, and on all others, we desire ' . - “V . . ° “ , . ( „. rpa s v tn hak4l in the morning 
vigorous, but those of eight to sixteen years appear t l beforeonr reader nd thcref e ll fi berries, and if aDy mildew is observed, brush o y . g- . 
consumed and cauterized. There seems to be tho f J nH growora of Illinoia to givR nB tho f J s ,_ viU» a soft brush. If Mrs. M Kay pursues a plan Potato Y K AST.-Take e,ght; good n»dI potataej 
stage of six years in which young trees thrive ad - From a n , iraber of faotB w0 may bo able to draw ,,y d,fr “ reat ° r a “ y bettCr thaQ th,S> W ° h ° pe 8he *! ate thetn; bul1 a <1 haDdtuI ° f h ° p9 ° D0 q ° a * 
mirably at tbe West, and when the trunks obtain Meflll and correct conclusions, but inferences from W,U lnf ° rm BS * _ ° f , W ? r ’ a “ d P °" °!Lienn 
the magnitude of a stove-pipe they begin to kil* at a single instance of success or] failure are gene- . , o., w en near y co , ( »t ii 
the crotch, or yield to some pestiferous cause, an ra ll v unreliable Tan Bark for Hot Beds-W ill yon with your of sugar; a tablespoon of salt; set in a warm 
.any unrenaoie. _ usual kindness, give a de-cripuon or rule tor mak place to rise; when light, put away m a stone jar, 
P 'n 6 ’ AT . A V. .1 , , . . ** M '- iuR hotbeds with tan-bark? Ii is aa article very . b ce) i ar This will keep good six weeks in 
Seedling trees do better than any kind of root- , ,, . ulentv woh us, while srat.le manure is rather scarce , . . v . ,, v 
grafted stocks. They always bear bountifully, aud Illustrated Annua. Register of Rural Ai- J lier y _ h()W will we Uae the article th.t is plenty ? cool weather.-A Young Mexican, Mexico, N. Y. 
the winter’s cold affects them but slightly. It 1b fairs.— This valuable little work for 18o9 is before _, he acar( . e article wc understand?— an OldCan- 
now the settled experience of most nurserymen 11 ha « been P abR9b ed by Luther Tucker & AD1AN Subscriber, Prescott, Nov 25 th, 1868. SYLVANUS HEARD FROM, 
here, that seedline orchards grafted in the top are SoN > of Albany, lor five years, and the matter and Remarks.— Tan Bark is used in England for pine . 
Seedling trees do better than any kind of root- 
grafted stocks. They always bear bountifully, and 
ill inform us. of water, straiD, and pour over the potatoes while 
-♦.-*- hot; when nearly cold, add a little yeast; a teacup 
Tan Bark for Hot Beds— Will you, with your of sugar; a tablespoon of salt; set in a warm 
mal kindness, give a description or rule for mak place to rise; when light, put away in a stone jar, 
g hotbeds with tan bark? Ii is aa article very iQ lbe ce ]j ar- T b i a w jh keep good six weeks in 
here, that seedling orchards grafted in the top are 
the ’ones most profitable and permanent in the drawings beiDg prepared by onr good friend J J. pit8) aud times for hotbeds. The English Now, girls, see here. I want to he fair with yon, 
one, until he has tried it, or seen its effects, can aroun( ^ w hi[e the other has two or three naked 
ramifying fibrous suckers drinking in the elements is nothing published in this country that can com bejng ge[ie rally from the hemlock spruce, is en- wby-I have countea witnour my nosn vw.ijr, a 
of growth and development from a large space P are with il in beau, y or value * Pric0 25 cent8 ~ tirely unsuited to the purpose of making hot beds, confess to that degree of ignorance and nnsophis- 
In a late number we quoted from this annual a a ] one< j t can b0) however, and is sometimes used ticated simplicity that I never dreamed of there 
paragraph of eleven lines, giving the varieties ot whera mHna reis scarce, in conjunction with stable being but one way to make a dumpling, and, of 
wby—I have counted without my host. Verily, I 
confess to that degree of ignorance and nnsophis- 
realize how completely the character of such asoil p ron g S bare i y sufficient to enable itto retain its po 
is changed by thorough drainage. A gentleman gidoR It ig gt e tbat be nj nne rs will not gather peara tbat P roved hardtender ' ia Stephenson raanarei ia tbi8 way : _p r ovide equal quantities of course, but one to make it, and such an array of 
in the eastern part of this county planted an or- wigdom from experience. ' county, Illinois, for which we should have given it ghort atable manur e aud tan bark, and mix the plnmp cheeks and rosy dumplings —or, I would 
chard in the spring of 185G, in clay, and nearly all 
the trees died before the next spring. Some tho’t 
lsdom from experience. 
Were I asked by a young Western Horticulturist 
the trees were poor, others thought they had been wha ^ tree8 to selcct for &n our articles copied ev8ry da ^ without this act ot " few ' day8j ‘ when a fiae heat will be generated 
badly drowned. During the summer of 1857 the J " the L, finUbtbe jostice, we never appropriate tbe labors of others The material u now ready for use, and can b> 
credit, and we did not observe the omission until t , yo thoronghly together. If dry, moisten with say, rosy cheeks—ah! yon see how it flasterfys 
our attention was called to it Although we see water| ai)d p)a( . e tbe wbo i e in a con lcal heap, for tny intellects —such an array—or, I mean, such a 
proof of the disinterested kindness and obliging 
oau.y uruwneu. t a a 2 them by cutting away one-half the top, finish the 7 “ .7 Tf n 1 Tr 7 7 ,7, 7 lhe matenal 19 now rea(,y Ior Urte ’ auu u 
ground was well drained with tile. Indeed, the y 8 ' " - . designedly without full and fair acknowledgment. formed int0 bo t-beds in the usual way of making 
bf . disposition that dwells in the hearts of my coun- 
° 4 . 1 followincc year. In this way you secure a straight, 
work was bo well done that maDy were not slow ” ^ , , , , , „ 
• • .v „ „ oa robust tree, while you avoid the crooked trunks of 
in expressing the opinion that the owner was - / 
burying money. In the fall of ’57, trees were sorn ® varieties, like the Fameme, and are sure of f or cred it i n this case was not very apparent, 
“f , aot evprw good feeders at the root besides. Take up your 
planted, and during the last summer every one B “ ' . ’ . , y . J .. 
f ° ^ ... if own trees if yon have to journey one hundred miles 
made a fine growth. Half-rotten sawdust, if put . • 
w 8 +L P m i can save two years in exercising a 
on thick, makes a very good mulching. 
little patience and care in removing a tree. Never Sou 
rignedly without full and fair acknowledgment. forraed iut0 bo t-beds in the usual way of making trywomeu! What a libel on old bachelors-mop- 
robust uee while you'avoid th7c7o7k7dVrun7s of I We thiuk the pub ’ isber 0r compi,er wa8 a liltle at with stable manure. ing and smoking in dismal garrets when they 
J Tl ®„ , !f I fauR in 90 arranging the article that the necessity-- might be feasting on the luxurious dumplings, 
r credit in this case was not very apparent. Disrasfd a prut Trees.— I am erne of yonr read sweetened with the -. But I am following 
_ _ ers, and would like to inquire through yonr paper, « tbe dreame r” off into dreamland. Girls, when 
the cause and remedy ot a disease among my apple ^ a u ready, I’ll come out yonr way and take a 
Ts the New Rochelle or Lawton Blackberry tiie es. I set. out fifty apple trees ten years ago, and 8 • „ un vnn „ PP d not bmsb or 
) Ua ?_A celebrated grower ot'grapes enumerated .fley had a flue growth ; but last year, on some ot bj °^' i erh p . g J 
Diseasfd a pple Treks.—I am oDe of yonr read 
ers, and would liKe to inquire through your paper, 
the cause and remedy ot a disease among my apple 
Saving Trees During Winter, &c.—(O. P. M, 
Clinton Mo)— It is too late, we fear for the infer- Experience has taugnt me most empnaticaiiy tnat perted tbat maD y people grew them for market spr1t ,g , me tree di-d of it, and seven or eight are yQU do lotg of otb( . r lb i np8 that beloDg to a house- 
mation’ desired, to be of any advantage, but we 9 PriDg is the best time to plant. but would not use them in their ^Heals this .njured. The ground baa been eight years■ under lg dutie8- It 5a inte ntion to marry a real, 
m . . r . 6 * Tropation ia almost one-half Orchards nlanted true with yourselveB, or yonr subscribers? The Rr «ss and clover, rbe soil is loamy about two feet r 
gave the same some week’s since, in answer to an- Location is a mo J- v P trnth ahon id be known, as hundreds of dollars are dpP „ ftflrt ttie n cl«y —A Farmeus’ Son, Zeeland, bona fide, healthy, working girl-one who works, 
other inquirer. We would lay the roots of trees in upon a level prairie, nnsneuerea, win nonnrive. • bejnK i nvP8 ted in their cnlmre.—A n Anxious Sub- Mich.. 1858. not to please this one or that one, but for the 
a trench, say two feet deep, in a dry place, and Tbe h'ghest use of ground on your farm is the gCRIBERj Westchester, Co, N. Y, 1858. Remabks—T tis ra’her difficultto give advice in pure love of employment and from a desire to be 
cover with earth. If “lain in” in a slanting direc- be ^ wlte f ®Vor°^hPr tree! REMARKa-The New Rochelle Blackberry is very acaae of disease without seeing the patient, unless u.eful-just as I believe yon all do. And now, 
tion, and covered pretty well up the trunks with soil, cotton wood or other last growing rorest trees ^ unpleasant t(J the taste unle88 plcke d just the description of symptoms are full aud plain. J bnny, and Molly, and Anna, and A gnes, &c , &c , 
a little evergreen brush or straw may be thrown ^ J " the right time. It turns black before ripening. I(1 tbia ca8e we would advise our young friend to &c., accept my thanks for yonr kindness, with a 
many instances in which be had found the New them, the outward tkiu, or nun bark, dried np. and hlick up a bit, for I shall wish to see how you look 
set out in the fall, especially i*. you live in Illinois. ^ ()C h e )i e Blackberry sour and worthless, and as- tell off and the sap bark is pnlveriz n« ay. Last i Q checked aprons and hands in the flour, and how 
mation desired, to be of any advantage, but we spring is the best time to plant 
Experience has taught me most emphatically that perte d that maDy people grew them for market, 
gave the same some week’s since, in answer to an- "n't W 1 ’orlirie"un7hehere d wmTot"thrfTO^l tr,uh should be known, as hundreds of dollars are dpP0 and then cloy — A Farmeus’ Son, Zeeland, 
other inquirer. We would lay the roots of trees in u P° n a level Pyaine, unsheltered, will not thrive. • hejng invPated in lbe j r cu imre.—A n Anxious Bub- Mali.. 1858. 
a trench, say two feet deep, in a dry place, and The highest rise of ground on your arm is the SCR iber, Westchester, Co,N. Y, 1858. R E MAKKS-Ttis rather difficultto give advice in 
Location is almost one-half. Orchards planted 
bnt would not use them in their families. Is this injured. The gr 
true with yourselves, or your subscribers? The and clover, 
spring one tree died of it, and seven or eiuht are u do j otg 0 f 0 t b er things that belong 
injured. The ground has been ei K ht years under ^ ^ j g intention to m 
wrwas anfl clover, rbe soil is loamy about two tent r .... 
over the tops, and all will be safe. On no subject thi 8 forest hedge will do much in breaking oil un 
is information more sought or needed than the favorable winds. Again: the cold is less intense 
varieties of apples suited to the soil, climate, and npon l our 1“ J 1,D J I bave a ^rtanned 9ad mistake. When fully ripe they are of very good move a „ di8ea sed bark with a knife, aud then scrub 
markets of the West and South-west. On this flavor, and then must be picked immediately, or lbem withaa!i{ y brUah aud soft-soap Breakup 
point we will reply before long. to be seven de S thfv drou ofl ; the sod. and keeo the soil well cuhivated nexr. 
favorable windt ^gain: the cold is less inteun and those who ima 8 iae a11 the ^ ack . berries ar “ examine the trunks of all the trees, scrape off all hope for farther acquaintance in the “ good time 
nnnn onr bich lime-stone ridees than down on the ri P e fiad - on te8tin « them ’ that ,hey bav ° ma,1 ° 0 the moss, and any other foreign substance, aud >e coming. 
Burtown, N. Y., 1858. 
.. , OPCP n Aoareon whore tbe eommnn observer Itavor, aim meu must, uc ‘J, them Wltn a SUB arum auu ‘"''“"I' 
point we will reply before long. to be seven degrees, where the common observer cU.ivated next 
_♦.♦- would suppose the reign of winter was the most ine Y UIU F me sou, ana Keep iue b„.i . 
Vineyards on Long Island .—At the meeting tyrannical. I had peach trees that survived even ~ summer, and if you can do so, give a < ressing o 
of the Farmers Club at New York, Mr. Provost, of to the terminus of their top branches on the high- Grafung Pears on Quince, &c — {Subscriber, lime or ashes. At any rate, give a gum -e mg 
Williamsburg, was examined relative to his very est and most exposed acclivity of my premises, Barrington, N. Y )—There is no object in endeav 0 f manure. 
extraordinary vineyard there. He produced on while those down in the low lands were chilled to oring to grow the quince on pear stocks, as the — - J" _ he Annuai Meet- 
one acre fifteen hundred gallons of wine in one destruction. The air ia more rarified than in the qnince roots are more easily obtained than pear Fruit >aow • f Wt . htprri New 
season. He makes one gallon of brandy out of five hollows and basins. I preserved an apricot those roots. Standard pears should be planted from .0 iog of tb ® ru ' r . „ ' * H j R b 
gallons of his wine. He gave samples, which were two coldest winters, all exposed on the top of a to 25 feet apart. We will name a dozen good sorts, York wih be held at he 
tasted. The brandy was pronounced pure and high bill, by catting back the growth in Septem- which you would do well to plant. Osbam a , uni- mi on ^ ’ ' ’ v . ar w iH be elected 
Fruit Grower’s Meeting —The Annual Meet- 
Loaf Cake.— I have found some excellentrecipea 
in the column alloted to Domestic Economy, but 
not having seen any for Loaf Cake, will some of 
yonr many readers, that have one they know to he 
good, please send it tbrongh the Rural, and 
oblige,— Anna, North Chili., N. Y , 1858. 
hollows and basins. I preserved an apricot those roots. Standard pears should be planted from 20 ing of the kiuit Crowei a Suoie y ot Western N -w 
two coldest winters, all exposed on the top of a to 25 feet apart. We will name a doz^n good sorts, York will be held at the Court House, ia Roches- 
I.III v.T, > iaP v th p growth in RentPtn. wbir-.b von would do well to ulant. Osband’s Sum- ter, on Wednesday, Jm. 5th, at 11 o clock, A. 
Corn Beef. —To corn beef, my method is to 
cut it up and pack it in the barrel, and make a 
brine out of good rock salt, strong enough to 
bear up an egg, and pour on scalding hot.—R. C. 
B., Pultney, N. Y, 1858. 
