HORTICULTURAL 
phtuts, now has a controlling influence in the sale of 
small fruits in that region and finds his pleasure 
therein more than in his bank notes. And indeed 
there is high moral enjoyment In the cultivation of 
fnuts, aside from the profit or the luxury of their 
use„in the consciousness of adding to the great sum 
of .liumuu health and happiness, and aidino- n 
Fruit and Vegetable Markets. 
fouowlng were the prices of Fruits, Vegetables, *c„ In 
n-M - * C '' tf0r t,IC ' Ve(ik '' n<llll S January 8th: 
• pp es are quiet. Spitzcnbers Apples Hi bbl 
®fS2£r WlMa «■* Mixed ?oi| 
-'i’rles. * bbl, * ft ' 2 ®' iC! Cmwb “- 
mve^nqetraieioU" 1 .?^ 11 ? ''T' ^ b ° lDg 
r., 1 . New annles Reaches arc hull uml un- 
•m sale ri, ,U ' V 5T> '«.v.e^’0c; Western, 8®«c; 
•OlOc. uiackbcrrle , il^Octs » k" ’ P “' 
, :i3®8flc, i ct9, Kaapborrles, 40<nil0e.- 
“ R Snt S, , P T Ch a 10 "' 8 * bbl - W,30®4,7B, 
,. r i i K ( ;rt 'q- n , WM WbUf ^'®l,-,0 ; Mercers. 
.' J . ' ■' Delaware Sweet, *5.80(36 Onions 
Tm-nips, Kiwsla, *2,33®'.! ,50, Sfinashes’ Marrow | 4 ,- 
CULTIVATION OF ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus deserves a prominent place in the 
grounds of the market gardener as well as in every 
kitchen garden. It is by no means a difficult crop to 
raise, and when properly treated is satisfactorily 
remunerative. It is found growing wild on the 
pebbly beach in Weymouth, England, and in the 
Island of Anglesia. Growing near the sea, it has 
been described as a maritime plant, though subse¬ 
quent culture has demonstrated it to be readily ac¬ 
climated in any fertile district. 
It. is readily pvopogated from seed, which should 
be sown in spring in a well prepared garden bed, in 
rows far enough apart to be easily kept free from 
weeds with the hoe, and where it may be allowed to 
grow" from one to three years, as desired. 
Interested cultivators often claim to have some 
superior sort, but all authorities agree that the only 
difference consists in the richness of the soil and 
method of cultivation. 
Preparing the Bed .—The ground for an Asparagus 
bed should be plowed deep and subsoiled, or what 
is much better trenched to a depth of from two and 
a half to three feet, and well enriched with old, 
well-rotted manure. This labor is best performed 
in the fall, throwing the soil up loosely, that frost 
may pulverize the whole and render the after work 
less burdensome. The ensuing spring the whole 
may be worked over, cross plowed, harrowed well, 
incorporating as much manure as can readily be 
worked into the soil. 
Small beds for ga rdens arc usually made long and 
narrow, with paths, or alleys between. These 
TRAINING VINES ON HIGH TRELLISES 
At the close of our article, last week on “ Training 
and Pruning the Vine” we promised to show how 
the system might bo applied to covering a high 
trellis, as it is oftentimes very desirable to use the 
shelter of the side of a wall, fence or building for 
the purpose of growing grapes. Tall trellises may 
be covered w r ith fruit-bearing wood by planting vines 
enough and carrying the stems of some to the vari¬ 
ous levels above before the horizontal arms are 
allowed to grow. In the illustration the trellis is 
represented from eight to nine feet high, and two 
series of vines are grown. The upper vine is pre¬ 
cisely like the lower except in length of stem. A 
third aud even fourth series might be grown by 
using care in growing the stem to a sufficient height 
before taking out the horizontal aims. 
by keeping the ground in good condition around 
them. 1 hen seed to grass a strip six or eight feet 
^vide, including the row of trees, running north 
and south, or east and west, as most convenient, 
lhe space between the rows can. now be freely cul¬ 
tivated one way, without inconvenience, injury to 
the trees, or danger of breaking the roots if plowed 
to a moderate depth. The strips of grass can be 
widened if desirable, as the trees enlarge, and should 
be mowed two or three times in the course of the 
summer; especially the grass should be out short 
before the approach of winter, lest it should become 
a harbor for mice. The grass should be raked off 
and fed to stock, or placed around the trees to 
rot. If the trees in after years should need manur¬ 
ing, the strips can be top-dressed in the fall; but 
they will scarcely need it if the cultivated spaces arc 
kept properly enriched. If it should thereafter bc- 
eomu desirable to plow the strips, it should be done 
with a great deal of care, as the roots of the trees 
will be found nearer the surface on these unplowed 
strips, than where the ground has been annually 
cultivated; aud hence they should be plowed quite 
shallow.” 
prices lowered in proportion; good Isabellas selling 
as low as 0 cts. per pound. In a short time the great 
bulk of fruit was sold, and our market again re¬ 
sumed its former prices, say 10 cts. for Isabellas and 
some of the dealers selling from 
The activity of the market 
variety, and cannot grow another, consequently 
they must buy all the other varieties. 
I beg leave to differ from the Tribune’s corres¬ 
pondent that the time is past to grow grapes prolit- 
ably for table use. I think the past season will 
show that, it can be done, aud in proof of uiy asser¬ 
tion I will state that good Catawbns have not sold 
for less than 14 cents per pound on the average, a 
large proportion of the Pleasant Valleys at 15 cents, 
and Isabellas at 10 cents. When I speak of sales 1 
mean those made by regular fruit dealers—not the. 
sales made by flour aud butter merchants, who fre¬ 
quently accept tlic first offer made in order to get 
rid of them. I know such parties sold good Cataw- 
bas at 10 cents, when dealers were selling at 15 cents 
aud this was quite an injury to the trade. The 
above were the wholesale prices, dealers frequently 
selling from one to ten tons per day. Now let ns 
look at the profit to be derived by the grower. A 
case containing 18 boxes costs $1.44 each. The boxes 
weighing half a pound each, are sold with the grapes 
-uns. w. i., YVarreusville, Ohio, gives the follow- 
mg directions for preserving pickles from scum: 
■ L the cucumbers, or whatever is to be pickled, 
n ajar or tub pour a weak brine upon them, and 
let it i emum three days. Pour off the brine and 
nick! or 11 *5, h0t VinCgar enou S h t0 COTe 'r the 
icklts, and lot them stand twenty-four hours, Kc- 
boil the vinegar, and pour on as before. Do this 
three times letting the pickles stand twenty-four 
hours each time. Thou throw this pickle awiv 
and add enough fresh vinegar to cover the cucum- 
icrs, or whatever is to be pickled. Add a small 
lump ol alum the size of a marble to a gallon of 
pickle; half pound of sugar and spices to taste 
Brrng to a boil, slum, and then turn upon the 
pickles while hot. Let them stand, well covered 
lor t,cn days, aud they are ready for use. Peaches' 
pcai-s, sweet apples, Ac., are served in the same 
wy, excepting the use of brine. The author of 
this recipe has pickles two years old, preserved in 
tins way, as free from rot and scum as when first 
put down. “ 
Cheap and Excellent Candles.-A corresum,- 
dent of the The New England Farmer says- “I 
have tried the following recipe twice, and find it all 
t would 8 r up t0 ,JC - 1 doubt that 
would have been worth more than m to me if 1 
had known it twenty years ago. Most farmers have 
«in S' / ! ftle and grease, which 
can -e made Into good caudles at a trifling expense 
a-l.t JaUow uml lard candle* ftrlZTe 
l» s summer, tlm l„rd candles standing the Heat best 
an. burning .,uito as well, and giving as good a light 
as the tallow ones. “ 
15 cts. Tor G'atawbas, i 
one to two tons per day, 
caused the prices to advance from one to two cents 
per pound, and yet they sold rapidly; but the reac¬ 
tion soon came, large quantities of Catawbas ar¬ 
riving, and orders for shipping decreasing, prices 
again receded to the old figures, aucl sold slowly. 
Just before Thanksgiving the demand from the 
Eastern States increased, and Catawbas sold lively at 
14 cts.; but there was uo demand for Isabellas. 
After Thanksgiving, 
demand beim 
is, the trade almost ceased; the 
very light, and the buyers extremely 
particular as to quality, there being no demand for 
an inferior quality of fruit. 1 find the cause of this 
was a large quantity of the foreign White Grapes in 
the market. One retail dealer informed me that he 
could sell ten times the amount of White Grapes 
that lie coaid of the Native Grape, aud make more 
money on them, The demand at Christmas aud 
New Vcars was very dull, except for an extremely 
fine article. One grower sent in his crop of sixty- 
tive cases, which proved to be a No. 1 article, and it 
sold for 1(3 cts. per pound 1 . Damaged grapes were 
closed up at from 3 cts. to 5 cts. per pound to the 
wagoners, there being no buyers for wine purposes. 
Varieties ,—'The Hartford Prolific, so far as my ex¬ 
perience goes, has lost favor with the public. The 
Concord has maintained Its reputation; although a 
large quantity of poor Concords have been thrust on 
the market, wc have bad many that were very supe- 
lioi. Knox sent us a large quantity of very line 
C'oucords, Some of the river growers also sent in 
fine stock. The Delaware has gained favor rapidly, 
particularly in the Eastern States, so much so that it 
was with difficulty that the demand could be sup¬ 
plied, and it waa with reluctance that they were 
induced to take other varieties. The white varieties 
during the winter season plants are provided by 
nature with a sort, of winter quarters, which secure 
them from the effects of cold. Those called herba- 
ceom, which die down to the root every autumn, are 
now safely concealed under ground, preparing their 
new shoots to burst forth when the earth is softened 
in spring. Shrubs and trees, which are exposed to 
the open aii, have all their soft and tender parts 
cldsely wrapt op in buds, which, by their firmness, 
resist all tho power of frost; tbe larger kinds of 
buds, and those which are almost ready to expand, 
are further guarded by a covering of resin or gum' 
such as the horse-chestnut, the sycamore, and the 
balm of Gilead. 
The external covering, however, and the closeness 
of their external texture, are of themselves hv nn 
to have it frozen too hard. In districts where the 
• cold is severe it may be covered with straw or coarse 
manure, which may be removed in early spring, or 
as is often done, covered with four or five inches of 
manure, that may be worked into the soil in the 
spring. In top dressing in the fall, where the frost 
•is not severe, much of the value of the manure will 
be lost by the rains washing it below the roots of 
the plants. Whatever manure that is well rotted 
that is used to cover in the fall should be well 
worked Into the bed iu spring, for which purpose a 
gardener’s fork is well adapted. There have been 
many experiments made with manures for this crop, 
in addition to, or as substitutes for barn-yard ma¬ 
nure. In his Gardening for Profit, Henderson re¬ 
commends super-phosphate of lime at the rate of 
five hundred pounds per acre, has also used Peru¬ 
vian Guano, with success. It may be questioned 
whether at a distance from the markets where these 
are easily obtained they will be found practicable. 
Cutting .—Beds are usually in a proper state for 
cutting the third year from planting out, though if 
the roots be strong aud the soil rich this may be 
done, the third year from seed. It was formerly the 
practice to cut Asparagus about four inches below 
the surface, though experience has demonstrated 
that it is not only more highly flavored and juicy 
but more tender when cut at the surface. Beds may¬ 
be injured by cutting too much, though it will be 
safe to cut close, or nearly all the shoots, until well 
into May. Whenever they show signs of weak¬ 
ness, no more should be cut. For market it is 
bunched, which requires skill to be done nent.iv n»,.i 
uernes gives, auu men now tue children rejoice in 
the coming raspberry-time. And mothers, too, how 
they used to fear July as bringing a long list of 
deadly summer complaints to their little ones. 
Now, where those berries are grown, or freely used, 
no such words as “summer eomplaint” are known. 
Tho ease, too, with which this fruit is dried, pre¬ 
served or canned, adds to its intrinsic value. Just 
as the apple is the standard winter fruit, so this rasp¬ 
berry is, and always must bo, tho main roliauce for 
summer. Strawberries are verily good, but they have 
their time and are gone. So also with currants, 
gooseberries, &c. And with a little over-stock 
how worthless. But with this raspberry the greater 
the supply, the more and longer they cau be enjoy-cd. 
Look at the quoted price of dried raspberries—from 
40 to 00 cents—and marked “ wanted ” even at these 
figures. One would think that some might be saved 
from tho 10,000 acres grown to supply this want. 
The demand for canning increases yearly—formerly 
ten or fifteen quarts was considered a great supply, 
now forty or fifty quarts are called for, and even one 
or two hundred are frequently stored for family use, 
while hnudreds, waiting till the last, are disap¬ 
pointed,—the price having become too high, or the 
supply having stopped. Then every sandy berry or 
flue condition selling above the Catawba. Many 
purchase it to take the place of the Delaware. There 
are many of tire new varieties that we know but 
little ol - , and seldom sec them in the market. Of the 
Iona I can say nothing, not having seen any of them 
iu market this season. 
There has been quite a change in the retail de¬ 
partment of the grape trade within a few years. 
Formerly all grapes were sold by the pound, being 
sent to market iu such large packages that the deal¬ 
ers were compelled to weigh them, but of late the 
introduction of small boxes has induced the dealers 
to sell them by the box, instead of weighing them. 
The five pound box wo consider just the thing, and 
is now very popular; still, the objection to weigh 
is so strong that the demand now is for a three 
pouud box in addition, to suit those parties who do 
not wish a larger quantity. And tho fact is, the 
small boxes are a great inducement to persons to 
buy them. Many gentlemen on their way home 
from busiuess do not care to carry a large box * 
small boxes being more 
Winter BuTTER.-Mra. J. Peck, Low Hampton, 
N. Y ., writeb on tho subject of making butter in the 
winter equal in flavor and color to that made in 
June. She says ;-For a twelve-quart pail of cream, 
take one good-sized orange-colored carrot and grate 
it Into a pan of skim milk. Let it stand four or five 
hours. W hen the cream is in the churu, warm the 
milk and carrot and strain it through a cloth into 
the cream. The carrot does not injure the taste of 
the butter a particle, but gives it a rich color and 
fine flavor. I have Bent butter to market frequently, 
made in this way, and always had it commended by 
the purchasers. 
Family Glue.—I make my glue in the following 
way:—Crack up the glue and put In a bottle; add 
to it common whisky; shake up, cork tight, and in 
throe or four days it can be used. It requires uo 
heating; will keep for almost any length of time, 
and Ls at all times ready to use, except in the cold¬ 
est weather, when it will require warming. It must 
be kept tight, so that the whisky will not evapo¬ 
rate. Iho usual corks or stoppers should not be 
used. They will become clogged. A tin stopper, 
covering the bottle, but fitting as closely as possi- 
HORTICULTURAL NOTES 
soar the Apples.— The fruit should be overhauled 
decayed and imperfect specimen a removed. Thi 
essential to the preservation of tho remainder, anc 
half rotton ones will bo relished by the pigs. 
--_ 
Cherry Raising.— At a recent meeting of the On 
(Ill.) Horticultural Society the subject, of cherries 
pretty thoroughly discussed. The results of cherry cu 
m that locality have been such as to induce many t 
vest in the business. One member, J. W. Grubbs 
nonneed his intention of setting ten acres to cherries 
coming spring. 
convenient and cheaper, 
they purchase them without hesitation. 
Many persons are impressed with the idea that 
the grape business will soon be overdone. That 
may be the ease, but I do not think so. The fact 
is, fruit of all kind is too high in this country for the 
masses of citizens to purchase as a prominent article 
of food; for instance, tho grower of a good Catawba 
wishes to realize at least 13 cents per pound for 
them at home; that will compel a retail dealer to 
sell them for at least 18c per pound, which is equal 
to a prohibition to the poorer class; and so it Ls 
with all the finer varieties of grapes. The Isabella 
Is the only grape known in our market which at 
any time comes within the reach of the poor, and 
they are often of a poor quality, which renders them 
unpalatable. Again, wc should couslder there is but 
a, email portion of this countiy where grapes are 
grown to any extent; in some parts they grow one 
y uo new and useful to many of 
, as in ease of sickness, a dull 
when matches are mislaid, put 
on the candle till it reaches tho 
rick, in this way a mild and 
! kept through the night by a 
xvAisisa ,—a correspondent desires us to tell 
him how to make raisins. It is a very simple matter. 
Just hang the ripe grapes on twine, or lay them on flag¬ 
stone, or seasoned plank, where they will dry without 
moulding, But there is one point which the rail-hi maker 
must, not Overlook, and that is getting the right kind of 
grapes to start with; and that kind, uufortunately, we 
never slmll obtain in these latitudes. Raisins are made 
only hi the moat southern limits of vine culture. They 
are simply dried grapes. Nothing is added to them, and 
one can easily see the bloom of tho grape on line box 
raisins. Here we can't get sugar enough in the grape to 
make raisins. 
GRAPES IN NEW YORK MARKET, 
The first grapes were received this season on Sept. 
13th, from the vineyard of E. H. Bancroft, Cam¬ 
den, Del. They were Hartford Prolilles, in good 
order, packed iu five-pound boxes, and sold for 20 
cts. per pound. The second lot was Concord, from 
A. II. Carey of the same place; they also sold for 
20 cts. Babcock A Hoag of Lockport, N. Y., sent 
four eases of very fine Delawares about the 'same 
time. This was truly a surprise, as wo did not ex¬ 
pect any from this State until two weeks later; these 
sold for 35 cts. On Sept. 14th the first case was 
received from Haminondsport, N. Y., grown by A. 
FLORY APPLE. 
This is a new seedling apple brought out 
by Messrs. Kinsey & Gaines, nurserymen, 
Dayton, Ohio, who state that it originated in 
Montgomery county, Ohio, and that where 
known it is very much sought after on account 
of its many good qualities bqtli of tree and 
fruit. Tho original tree was transplanted 
when a small seedling by a Mr. Fi.ory and 
planted near a sheep barn, and the variety is 
now known locally in its place of origin under 
the names of tiheep Shire and Shed Barn . 
Tree very erect in habit of growth, an abun¬ 
dant bearer, amt although a fall fruit it some¬ 
times keeps until Jauiiary. Fruit—size, medi¬ 
um ; form, roundish conical, regular; skin, 
rough; color, rich yellow, with one, two or 
three small patches of rough russet, and some 
minute raised russet dots; stem, long, slender; 
cavity, open, deep, acute; calyx, closed; basin, 
medium, furrowed; fesh, yellowish or nearly 
light yellow, tender, crisp, moderately juicy, 
sub-acid, “very good;” core, n.miinm 
[advertisement.] 
„ Jeddo, n. Y., Jan. 11, 1808. 
Editer Rural Sir : B. C. Warren, In his advertise¬ 
ment, has given the idea that the berry box business in 
this placo ls defunct. Not so. The Jeddo Berry Box Co. 
(successors to Warren & Rix.) are running night and day 
to fill contracts. The Company ls composed of responsi¬ 
ble and energetic business men. Tho main reason of the 
dissolution of the firm 0 f Warren A Rix, was, that 
YVakken wanted to soil without warranty or tackB at 85 
perM„ iv,iilcIta taught, ... 
that n&rth'M urn. mi h* i..... _ . . . umK , 
