soil” — or our rich, black, prairie loam — over 
retentive clay—is utterly unfit lor most orchard 
finite in its natural condition and position —the 
books to the contrary notwithstanding. But under¬ 
drain this, and trench-plow it—deep enough to bring 
np plenty of day, and perhaps lime—and alter its 
capacity for retaining moisture, in a dry time, and 
modify its dark color by admixture—and yon may 
make of it a limit soil -almost, equal to the natural 
wheat soi l. 
Cold water is the greatest enemy the ordinary 
orchardist has to contend with; an insufficiency of 
alumina or clay, is often fatal; lime is no less neces- 
saiy to most limits; the phosphates, potash, soda,, 
&a, are essential, and not always easily supplied; 
vegetable matter cannot tie dispensed with; but is 
almost always sufficiently abundant, and can be 
added, at little cost when needed. But, in nine of 
every ten eases, 1 will come hack to cold water as 
the cause of general failure—so far as soil is con¬ 
cerned—and point you to drainage and the trench- 
plow for prevention and cure. 
Always prepare orchard ground in autumn, 
except in loose sand, perhaps, whether you plant 
then or not There is less time for it in spring; and 
frost is a great pulverizer of good clay. As a rule, 
your orchard soil should be well worked, to a depth 
of at least 13 inches—and better 18— if its character 
will admit of it And, if the clayey subsoil be 
stirred by the subsoil-plow six or eight inches 
deeper, so much the better. 
FRUIT CULTURE IN MICHIGAN. 
Bob. Rural New-Yorker: — An article in the 
last Rural, entitled “ Peach Culture in St Joseph, 
Mich., so abounds in misrepresentions that it would 
seem due to truth and the reader* of the Rural, that 
the facts in the case be briefly stated: 
In the first instance, our prevailing winds are 
from the north-west, west, and south-west 
Fro® north-west wind, all the east shore from 
St Joseph (o Grand Haven, is equally protected. 
From west to south-west, St Joseph is only pro¬ 
tected by a narrow and shallow extremity of the 
lake, while points further north are also fully pro¬ 
tected Irom those. On this point I would refer you 
to the authority ol T. T. I .von, of Michigan, in an 
article published but. recently in the Rural, in 
which he mentions the effect upon the climate of a 
portion of South-Western Michigan, of “the cold, 
dry winds which sweep down from the Rocky Moun¬ 
tains over the prairies, and past the head of Lake 
Michigan.’ Now, in all reason, St, Joseph must be 
more exposed to these winds than points further 
north along Ike shore. 
The facts sustain t^js theory; for I am told by 
reliable fruit men of St Joseph that the peach 
region there is narrow—that beyond two or three 
miles from the lake they are subject to failure. But, 
as you advauco northward, the region for the culti¬ 
vation ot tender fruits widens, embracing the whole 
north-western portion of Van I!urea county—eight 
or more townships of land—and a large portion of 
Allegan county, wherein the peach and other tender 
fruits nave been successfully cultivated. 
Next let me direct your attention to this expres¬ 
sion:—“The thermometer indicates a difference of 
from fifteen to twenty degrees between St, Joseph 
and any point twenty-five miles from there in favor 
of the former.” I have been taxing ray philosophy, 
with the vain endeavor to reconcile this little genial 
spot —this little, patch of equatorial warmth, with the 
eager and bluff northern atmosphere surrounding it; 
and with the vain endeavor to determine how it. 
is possible that the isothermal line, connecting SL 
Joseph with the tropics should appear to be so 
abruptly broken otfat both cuds. 
But the writer gives no corroborative facts, and 
no train of plausibility—leaving us to our own 
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of its class in America. This vaot should bo borne in mind 
by all Nurserymen, Manufacturers. Wholesale Dealers. Land 
Agents. Ac., Ac., who necessarily depend upon the People of 
tho North for patronage. 
Every one who grows vegetables should make 
an effort to have them of the very best quality. 
One good celery plant, well blanched, crisp, and of 
a fine nntty flavor, is worth more for use than a 
dozen poor plants. To all amateurs who wish to 
grow fine celery, either lor consumption or exhibi¬ 
tion, wo commend the following: 
To Produce Vert Fine Csleky,— Hitherto I 
have only treated of this vegetable so as to produce 
an ordinarily good sample, and in a way that will 
pay the market-gardener; but if it tie desirable to 
have extra quality and the largest size, some differ¬ 
ence should be made in the culture. Celery will 
feed freely on very rich manures if judiciously 
applied, but not otherwise; and the best time to use 
such is during active growth, and after the greatest 
heat of summer is past 
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i35-2t 
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W A^l^T) By a Yount Lady, a situation as teacher 
ol mathematics and penmanship. References exchanged. 
Address B, A. E.. Box 2J7, AJhiou.N. Y. March (i, Wui 
ruaiBuui™ m.u. may surround ir. in tills, it possesses a power 
in common With many Other ptunta. Tho castor oil plant 
(Hicinus communis) is n well-known instance of a plant being 
apparently a tender annual in some climates, and a tree of 
considerable hardiness in others. 
“ ftl *ho special cose of the cotton plant, this matter has been 
decided by many modem writers. Your Committee wiU only 
refer in this paper to one instance. 
“ fn the ‘Transactions of the Liiuiman Society,' Dr. K. Bu 
chauun Hamilton says of the common cotton: ‘The plant 
bring an annual, or growing to a small tree with a woody stem, 
lasting for years, is a mere accidental circumstance, owing to 
manner of treatment.' (Vo!. XIII., p. 402.) 
“He further shows how this is brought about in the East 
Indies by the time of sowing. If sown early in spring, it 
flowers the same year, exhausts itself and is plowed under 
If sown late in summer, it. only partially exhausts itself, and 
becomes a shrub. If not sown till Ml, it forms a woody 
stem, and then continues for years. He ‘lias scon them, 
cultivated in the East Indies, at least, twelve feet high, and as 
thick as his leg . 1 Ho concludes his remarks by observing. 
11 am confident that every kind known in India might be 
reared in different ways, so as to become an annual, a slirnh, 
or a tree.’ 
“Your Committee further observe that the public prints have 
recently announced that ' it is not the Go.isypium arborevm 
ot Linn.'cad, as first given out by its introducer, but ttie O. 
acuminatum. 1 Your Committee have not access to the works 
of Roxburgh, who first described this variety, nor to the 
drawings of Dr. Wight, by whom it has been figured; but in 
the Flora of India by the latter author (see Prod rooms Flora- 
Peninsula; Indite Oriental is, by Dw, Wight and Arnott, page 
OA,) it is stated that all the cottons described by botanists ns 
distinct species are probably only forms of the common cot¬ 
ton, and at host, are only three species, characterised by the 
color of the seed — white, black, or copper colored; and in 
tills arrangement they positively refer the Peruvian cotton to 
the common form — 0 . herbaiunmu 
“The Committee have therefore respectfully to report that 
they do not consider the - Perennial Cotton Tree of Chili • 
essentially different from tho common herbaceous cotton of 
general cultivation, And that; they believe its sta tod hardiness 
and arborescent character accidental circumstances that will 
not probably follow it when introduced into other climes " 
There is no difficulty in 
obtaining heads of eight to ten pounds weight, and 
in some instances even mom, it the following direc¬ 
tions bo adopted: 
Raise the plants, and plant out as before directed, 
with the exception of the trenches, which should be 
opened wider, and about half as much more well- 
rotted mauure added. When a trifle advanced in 
size, and growing fast, place a few inches of fresh 
“maiden” earth alongside of the stalks; and if there 
is a hog-pen at hand, procure a quantity of the 
drainings and slush, fresh as it is, convey it to your 
rows of celery, and after raising a small ridge out¬ 
side and away a short distance from the plants along 
the row, pour it on the surface. Take care that this 
does not come too near the sloths, or it will most 
assuredly rot them; and do not mutilate the roots, 
or they will bo destroyed. Do not apply thisor any 
other strong manure during hot weather, or tire 
increased luxuriance will not. bear the sun’s rays, 
and the leaves will blister. A wet, lime is tho best 
for this kind ot application; and in the absence ot 
frequent rains, use water very freely. If hog-drain¬ 
ings are not to be had, a good but not equal substi¬ 
tute is dung-hill drainings, or guano dissolved in 
water at the rate of fifteen gallons to one pound. If 
the hog-wash be used, one application will bo 
enough; but of the others, a repetition every three 
or four days for throe weeks will lie necessary. The 
after-soiling may proceed as before advised, with 
the exception that if deferred longer tho weight will 
be greater, 
It may bo thought that this is a strong dose; but 
we must recollect that it is only applied when 
growth is most active, and the plants under favora¬ 
ble circumstances as to temperature; and most veg¬ 
etables will flourish at. this period with manures o( 
so rich a nature an to kill them at other times. It is 
from a want of knowledge on this very point, that 
so much mischief is frequently done in this way. 
What is here advisoil has often been done in my own 
practice, when wishing to obtain extraordinary 
results, and has answered the purposes for which it 
was intended. 
The following criteria will show what a first rate 
head of celery is, and how it ought to appear on the 
exhibition table. The weight may be from six to 
ten pounds. It should be taken np with the roots 
preserved, and cleanly washed, The external form 
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19.000 Cherry Currant* 1 m 2 '., fret, lo *8 Her 1 , 1100 . 
BUKKOKDKR h OO , Rochester, N. Y- 
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u.Ao „ r (: ° l to X ' and get plates and price, or terms to 
•n-rriiT 60,11 ln 'ffamp, and gut two dozen scions, by 
PENSTEMON 
Tub Penstemon family is a very lieautiful genns 
of perennial plants, well worthy the attention of all 
lovers of Uowers. The prevailing colors are blue 
and red, of many shades. The plants range from 
one to twoleet in height, the flowers are hell-shaped, 
and are attached to a strong flower stem often a foot 
in height, in the tom of a panicle. Our engrav¬ 
ing shows a short side branch, or pedicel. 
to* , I , 0 - N \ Tlie co-partnership heretofore ex- 
is ling between the undersigned. under the mm 10 ami style 
v lOPblanb, Fowf.K 8 .tr Co., is this day disrolvtjby mutouJ 
consent. JOHN CClRFl ii 
Lima, N. Y , March 3,1SB2. O. W. AJ £ POWlfcHS, 
N. B —Raid Copeland, who will continue the business ofthe 
Genesee Niinvenes, now offers superior trees on the most favor- 
able terms. 
T A Y. C 0 K* 1ST.”-I have lor salts a ritnall 
. + 1 of Uin excellent Corn, thu merits of which are 
iRt. It will produce at least 10 bushcla more per acre than other 
kmdft 2<1, Shell* one bushel and three half peeks from two 
buBOei of ears, weighsM pounds; matures by With Sept. Price 
m tMMdtuges. pontage paid, SKc, 60c, and ft. Alsu, llwarf Broom 
Coim Seoda, pure. M. L. RANCOAST, 
(K«- 2 t Hullica Hill, Gloucester County. N. J. 
T' HE SCHOOL FOR FARMERS’ SONS & DAUGHTERS. 
The Cortland Academy, at Homer, N. Y., 
Will commence its Spring Term, March 17tli Clauses will be 
formed in Geotnuy, O'utmiv, MeUrrrUany, AffricullUTC, and iu all 
other braochrH ol a ii rushed Academic education 
«• w - cLA,tK * 
IAIANA OrRA I*Id VTNEB-Two yeai 
IJ per hundred; Site) pnr thousand. One v-af ol 
iV r Ji ' r ?f f "'7 Ul ", UMUH . 1 - large assortment n 
htock, at. price* too cheap to publish 
Local and traveling Agents wanted to sol! trees 
Nnrstuier. 
Wholesale and Descriptive Catalogues furnished to 
cants Address E. MODDV t snw 
were uninjured—but tho fruit buds materially 
destroyed. The ensuing summer I visited St 
Joseph, and from personal observation, and the 
representations of Iruit growers, ascertained that 
the degree of cold, and the effect upon the fruit 
buds, had been (be same there as at South Haven. 
But tho writer Bays:—“Emit buds are never killed 
by winter cold at Si Joseph." St. Joseph has 
acquired a well deserved reputation for her fruit; but 
what has Hie to gain in the estimation of the Intel¬ 
ligent readers ot the Rural, by such nrrogation as 
the above. As to the retarding of vegetation in the 
spring by tho cool influence of tho lake, points 
farther north have at least the same, if not superior 
advantages, to St. Joseph. 
From personal observation 1 am convinced that 
the lake shore country, from Si Joseph to the Kala¬ 
mazoo River, is capable of producing all ihcfraita 
of this latitude, wiih profit to the cultivator—hav¬ 
ing advantages of market unsurpassed. In saying 
this, I would not disparage any other locality. 
Indeed, although not personally acquainted, I have 
been told that peaches cun Ixi grown on the lake 
shore, as far north even as Grand Traverse Bay. 
I write Ibis only to correct any false impressions 
made by the ungenerous reflections of our Si 
Joseph neighbor. We do not wish to parade our 
advantages unwisely before the public, but prefer 
to lx? “known by onr fruits.” In closing, allow me 
to express an earnest desire for the success of the 
Rural and rural pursuits everywhere. 
South Haven, Van Buren Co., Mich. A S. Dyckran. 
]SP^V CATAI.OOLTK of SKISUS 
AND CHOICE BEDDING PLANTS. 
Duk Catalogue of Flower ami Vegetable Sooth; for JSfiu now 
mulyaml mil bo malted to all wtllicante upo u receiptofl 
tin on uint. stamp. It has boon greatly enlarged and contains 
mar,™ varied, ami all the NO VELT1ES !>/ and 
1.0 najriB ha* been spared to make it one of ttm most lull com- 
pleto and reliable ever l. nind in thin country and a true reure- 
sentative of our choice stuck. J rtpre- 
AddresK MoELWAIN BRD’S w.™ 
Fokksts on tub Nortii Sibes or IIai. 8 .—Dr. Stevens, In 
his last lecture on the geological history of North America, 
described, as will be seen in tho report in our last issue, tho 
great submergence of the continent after it had received 
uearly its present form. During this submergence, a cold 
ocean current swept over the land which was buried beneath 
the waters, from the north to the south, 
i, wearing away the 
rocks, and carrying their debris upon their southern sides. 
Dr. Stoven 9 stated that our most fertile soils arc- fouud in this 
drift. 
At the close of tho lecture, Professor Mason, tho President 
of the Association, remarked that se.verul years since, ho hap- 
pencil to have a conversation with a moo who had spout his 
life in buying and selling land, and tho man told him tlmt he 
very soon learned not to take np lund from tlia north side of 
a hill. Professor Mason said tout hi* atteniion being thus 
called to toe matter, he had made very extensive observations 
and inquiries, which had fully confirmed toe opinion of the 
speculator .—ficitmtijic American. 
it OFIKrG ; SLATE, 
EAGLE SLATE COMPANY. 
OE p °T, QUARRIES, 
Corner of 10th Avenue and At Hyderville, Vermont. 
12th Street, New York. A. K. R1DEK. 
AJ»AM PONTON. 
Tins Company invito tho attention of too public to their 
sopenor and well known Green and Purple roofing slate 
wniet. they aro-prepared to deliver from their Quarries or Del 
pot, in a .11 Ki/en mi i tab I h for roofnife. 
The public, are cautioned ogaiust a spurious and inferior arti¬ 
cle. which has been represented and used ns •' Eagle Slate," A 
Mats r<x\) is irrcftrabfc la tin, xhlnoltx, or iron. If well put on it 
lasts a life time without needing repairs It is as cheap as tin or 
shingles it needs no paint Rain water from a wlato roof ig 
pure; it has no taint of decayed wood or paint. Slate route are 
fire prnor. Insurance Companies favor thorn. Steam will not 
omne ol the varieties are fender, but we have a 
good collection that will endure our climate, and 
flower most bountifully. The penstemon id propar 
gated by dividing the roots by cuttings or layering. 
I hints may he obtained of nurserymen in the spring. 
They may also lie grown from seeds, which should 
be sown in the open ground in May. 
SPRING HOT-BEDS AND COLD 
FRAMES. 
The following article, written by a New Jersey 
market gardener, which we find in the Horticulturist 
for March, is timely and valuable. Most portions 
with little experience start their hot-beds for rearing 
plants too early, and never get good, stocky, hardy 
plants. " 3 
“As our operations are conducted with a view to 
protit, and on a large scale, we Jailer ourselves Unit 
in some respects our system is simpler and cheaper 
1 in private practice, competition 
I contrivances, so 
g as profitable as 
Cost op the New Grounds op rnvj “London Horttcui, 
tural Society.”—T wenty acres in all, and toe finishing ami 
furnishing of which, it is said is to cost $25,000 per acre 
Various colored gravels for walks between toe box edging* 
have been successfully introduced. 
inquires ami 
Brush Tile, Quinces. & a—I am but. little versed in the 
reading of your excellent paper, having lately emigrated from 
a southern clime, but fool at liberty to intrude in your taiiotum 
with an inquiry nr two. We have a largo amount of Locust 
trees that are suffering from the borer cutting some entirely 
down, while others are so much injured that premature decay 
soon follows. Would whitewash lie of any service to them? 
Is whitewash any advantage to friuUrecs. done early in spring? 
liavo any of your corrcMpMudenta any ox|K*rienn«! in what is 
termed in England brush tile?—that is, digging a deep trench 
cutting refuse brush ‘rom shade and fruit trees, cutting fine 
and placing in the bottom, covering with straw, then tilling up 
with earth. If so. would it be of service right or ten years In 
a sandy soil With slight descent? Wliat crops are best adapted 
in the tillage ot mi orchard — something that will grow in the 
shade'' We have an orchard that needs cultivation, and ! am 
at. a loss what crop to put on to insure a better culture of the 
fruit trees? Gan you or ativ of your correspondents give mo 
any information cmieerniiig the culture of the Quince? There 
were a tuw years ago forty or fifty fine trees on our place but 
have seemed iu decay with black rot., ms called hero,-a knotty 
excrescence that soon covers the tree; sometimes, however 
toe thrifty hark turns black, and lot when you think all is 
going on well, the yellow leaf indicates death. Do they need 
protection? Is a sandy soil any detriment? What treatment 
I pXEClTTORK’ HALF' 
J IDKii' SALE.--TIi,. undersigned, execute 
will, Ao,, of Doctor Ldho.v Cakk, deceased, will 
Auction, at the late residence of I)r. Cakr, in 
Canandaigua, Ontario Coant.v, N. v., 
On Thursday, the 30th day of March, 
Commencing at ten o'clock. A. M. p the following i 
city, to wit: R 1 
FARM HEDGES 
than that adopted 
having the efliict of drawing out all 
as to make our manner of workin 
possible. 
’‘in (heraising of tender plants, such as tomato, 
melon, or cucumber, there is often a great error 
committed in starting too early, as they cannot tie 
solely planted out in this district until the 20th or 
25th ot May. The 15th of March is much more 
preferable for starting the hot-bed than the 15th of 
February; and if the use of u green-house can be 
had, by sowing in boxes there, there is no necessity 
for starting the hot-bed until the 10th or 15th of 
April, when the green-house plants that have been 
sown a mouth previous, in tho green-house, may be 
planted in the frame, 
“Our manner of making hot-bede is different from 
that in general use in private gardens: whether the 
woodwork ofthe frame is stationary or portable, we 
Invariably use a pit for tho reception of tho pre¬ 
pared hot manure. This pit is from 2 to 2j feet 
deep, 6 feet wide, and of arty length required. The 
advantage of this over having the bobbed built 
above the ground is, that it requires loss heating 
material, and, being all under ground, is but little 
affected by the outside temperature. The manure 
being^ duly prepared by two or three turnings, 
the pit is filled up—packed moderately firm—to 
within 9 inches ot the top of the boards, the Bashes 
put on, and kept close to “draw up” the heat. As 
sooo as the heat is found to be 
Eds. Rural New-Yorker 
I have observed for 
a great maiiy months past, several paragraphs in 
the Rural respectingfcncesand hedges, with inqui¬ 
ries, what sort ot plant or tree will make the cheap¬ 
est, quickest, and most durable hedge, 1 have seen 
the Osage Orange; it is quick in growth, and will 
therefore be of short duration. J t may suit gardens, 
but will not do for farms, as it is too weak, and 
would not turn cattle. I have also seen Beech 
fences, which are very strong and of some durabil¬ 
ity; and I have seen the Prickly Holly, which ia 
very strong and durable, is of slow growth, and is 
an evergreen, in England. This sort of fence is 
confined to the gardens of the opulent, though there 
are often a few bushes mixed with farmer's Haw¬ 
thorn hedges. There is a smooth-leaved Holly, which 
is not so strong, grows larger and quicker. The 
White Hawthorn is in general the plant that is in 
common use in Great Britain and Ireland for farm 
hedges. It is of slow growth, and requires pains in 
weeding and fencing on both sides, for at least ten 
years. It wants cutting and laying aftcrit has been 
planted in hedge-raws for three or four years, to 
keep it thick at the bottom. It requires more of 
this sort of management here than it does in Eng¬ 
land, for this climate has a tendency to cause trees 
to grow tall. Last summer I cut a sprout of one of 
my thorns that measured 6 feet II inches. 
1 am now going to say something of the fences 
about my tann. About fourteen years ago I planted 
about HO, (WO plants English White Hawthorn,inclos¬ 
ing four fields, two gardens, and a fence on each 
side of tho road—about a mile and a half in length 
altogether. They have done remarkably well, 
quite answered my expectations, are admired by 
all, and make a beautiful and strong fence. My 
countrymen all agree that they never saw a bettor 
or finer fence in England. It would tie well for 
(hose who have any doubt about the success of this 
plant, to come and see for themselves. Out of all 
that I planted, I have not lost one by miceor any other 
cause. I planted about 00,000 of the seed last sum¬ 
mer. I expect they will vegetato this year. 
The time for planting orchard trees is approach¬ 
ing, and I would recommend them to be planted at 
an angle of about ten degrees from the perpendicu¬ 
lar, inclining to the west. You will then have your 
trees upright when grown up, as the westerly winds 
are the most prevalent and strongest. 
Near Rochester, N. Y., 1862. John Park. 
THE ORCHARD—SOIL AND DRAINAGE, 
Protection from high winds and drianage is 
essential to successful fruit culture in the West, and 
the sooner this is realized by our friends in that 
section Lbe better. The following is from the pen 
of Dr. Kennicott, whose long experience entitles 
his opinions to the highest consideration: 
The first great, principle in the preparation of soil 
for fruit growing, is Thorough Drainage—Under- 
drainage, The second—depth, strength, or specific 
fertility—and capacity for holding just moisture 
enough, anil no morel A]] these latter conditions 
are oftenest found in a good i cheat soil. Land that 
will produce half a dozen good crops of winter 
wheat, with suitable rotation, is a pretty sure 
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up in tho frame—but 
not before—four or five inches of dry soil is regularly 
spread over the surface, in which is plunged a ther¬ 
mometer for a day or two, anti when it indicates a 
temperature of 80 degrees, with a tendency to 
decline, the seed is sown or the seedlings planted, as 
the case may be. As the weather becomes warm 
and the plants get vigorous, water is freely given! 
and air in warm, mild days. The best protection 
from frost at night we find to be straw mats, made 
long enough to overlap the sash at each end six 
inches, a mat for a six-feet' sash requiring to be 
something over seven feet long. 
“For raising our spring plants of cabbage, eauli- 
flow'or, or lettuce, we use onfy cold frames; that is, 
frames on the surface of the ground, without any 
heating material; these wc usually start by the first 
week in March. Ilave the ground finely pulverized, 
and sow rather thin. By oue month from tho time of 
sowing we have fine, strong, hardy plants for plant¬ 
ing in the open ground. Careful attention is neces¬ 
sary in giving abundance of air, and by covering up 
by straw mats at night, so as entirely to exdudo 
frost. 
“|We have practiced this plan for some years past, 
and find it cheaper, requiring less attention, and 
producing much bettor plants than those raised in 
hot-beds.” 
Information Wanted. — I urn no farmer, but wish to live 
in toe country; have a small place, all iu wheat, anil I wish to 
set out all kinds of fruit trees. Will some of your numerous 
correspondents give me the desired information? How will it 
do to -el standard and dwarf apple, pear and cherry crees in 
the wheat? Also set peach trees and grape vines in the same? 
Will it do to plow aud set strawberry plants between trees 
(peach and apple.) that have been set out one year? Which 
side ot' a hill (east or west) is best for apple and peach? Have 
no north or south side. —I. L. H , Indianapoli.r Jud, Feb , 
1882. ’ ' ’ 
Your trees and vines would buffer very much in the wheat, 
and many doubtless would die, unless the wheat was destroyed 
for a Inrge space aronnd each. tree. Nothing is more injurious 
than n grain crop among young trees. Strawberries will do 
well in a young orchard. We would prefer an eastern slope 
for an orchard, but iu some places, where late spring frosts are 
common, a western exposure would be better, as the trees 
Would bo later Ln blossom mg and often escape when thooe 
more forward would be destroyed. 
Tj’-A.Tt.iyc IFOR SAT.J 1 , One ofthe best Forms in 
* of 'I- acres, 27 miles south of Chicago, >£ mile from 
KK station on wliieto are good Houho and Barn, Orchard 
I trailer and living water Price. 130 per acre Terms- half dr.wu’ 
balance on time For particulant inquire ofthe suhftc.tilW ’ 
t W- ft. HUNT, Thornton Station. CookCo^ Dl 
A TaE-. 10,1X10 large, 
JV straight, thrifty Apple Trees, i yearn old, aud in excellent 
condition for trunepkuitiug, fur salad a, low price, as they must 
be removed rrom the premises before the first of Ma.v next For 
pm tiroiore apply to Thomas Smith. Francos SL, Rochester, or 
address C. IL ROGERS, Palmyra, N. Y. 
Palmyra, Feb 27. 1862. ( 34 -tf 
[,'ARM FOR S5.A r — About IS acres of land lying 
l on the canal I miles from Eairnort, Monroe Co. The soil 
is a Moudv loam, and well watered. House nearly new and targe 
enough for a small iainil v. There is a young orchard on ine 
promises. 1 nee, $2,300, s5U0 down and the balance on long lime. 
For further particulars address 8 
Feb, 27.18& (634-tf) C. H. ROGERS, Palmyra. N Y. 
A New Use for Crinoline.— A lady corres|>ondoot of tho 
Lotto/je Gardener tays: “The fruit trees in my orchard house 
liave been much blighted this year; tops of the young shoots 
curl up. I have, 1 think, destroyed the dy now. Not being 
able to smoke the house in the ordinary way, I have used a 
lady's crinoline. I bought a cheap one covered with glazed 
calico, pulled it up around a pole, making it close as possible. 
Perry Russet Apple.— An apple called the Parry Pun set 
has for the past few yearn been extensively propagated by our 
nurserymen hereabouts, and having never seen the apple I 
would be very glad to hear through the columns ofthe Rural 
how it is liked by such of our Wisconsin friends as have 
fruited it—A. A. H., Waupim, Wisconsin, March, 1862. 
fTUIE CELEBRATED TROTTING 1ST ALLION 
1 3STEJW JERSEY, 
By Georgi' M Patchen, out of Putney Anthony, by Tmp. Pnam, 
will sttad the ensuing season at tho stables of JOSEPH HALL, 
pa-t Rochester, N. Y., at $50.(JO. For further particulars, see 
hand-bills hereafter. 6 JF 4 t 
