THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN. 
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“The pear scion cuttings in all of the beds failed to strike With 
the root cuttings it was slightly different. In low bottom heat, of the 
six inch long and one-half inch inch diameter, four rooted. In the bed 
of close atmosphere, of the six inch long and one-fourth inch diameter 
five rooted, and of the three inch long and one-fourth inch diameter one 
rooted. All the rest gave negative results. 
PLUMS. 
“None of the scions rooted. Of the root cuttings in low bottom heat 
one rooted, and in close atmosphere one. Both of these were of the six 
inch long and one-fourth inch diameter. 
“ In all, in this lot, we had 1,500 scion cuttings, of which thirty-three 
rooted, all of which were grapes. There were 748 root cuttings, of 
which thirty-one rooted, nineteen of which were apple, ten pears, and 
two plums. Of the total 2,249 cuttings in this lot only sixty-four 
rooted. 
“ This is not very encouraging. It is hardly to be hoped thus far 
that it can ever be of commercial value in general. The work first con¬ 
cluded leads me to think that if there is anything in it the secret must 
rest with the variety. I believe that some varieties will root more 
readily than others. The Parry Pomona Nursery has Kieffer pears on 
own roots, grown from cuttings. They send their cuttings south about 
the beginning of the year and have them rooted there. They send 
south to get a longer season. 
STUDY OF VARIETIES. 
“We have taken up the study of varieties now. We use at present 
cuttings six inches long and of the current season’s growth. We use 
two beds, one of good bottom heat, and one without 'bottom beat. 
When the cuttings are made they are inverted in a box of moist sand, 
and all covered up. This is done to develop callus. As soon as callus 
is as well developed as possible they are put in the beds, leaving only 
about an inch of the top exposed. In this way, the past winter, we 
tested some fifty varieties of plums, twenty of pears, five of apricots, 
and three of peaches. We used 2,966 cuttings in all, of which eighty- 
five rooted. Of these, in high bottom heat, fifty-five were plum and 
four pears ; while in no bottom heat twenty-six were plums while the 
pears were negative. The apricots and peaches were likewise nega¬ 
tive. 
“ In the bed with no bottom heat there was an enormous callus de¬ 
velopment on Clapp’s Favorite, Tyson, Vermont Beauty, Summer 
Doyne, Boussack, and Lawrence pear. On Louis Bonne, Sheldon, 
Howell and Duchess, there was an unusual callus development, but not 
to such an extent as in the former. 
“ There are yet many things to be considered before we utterly con¬ 
demn the subject. Different ages of the scion may have considerable 
to do with it. Growing them in beds out of doors has been in our 
mind for some time and will be tested as soon as circumstances will 
permit. The length of the cutting may yet be of more prominence 
than we think. The mode of inserting them in the bed may be a secret 
worth knowing. Thus there are yet many ways to be studied before 
we can give definite results.” 
Zbe Seasons’ jfruits. 
Worden Seckel Pear —Smiths & Powell Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 
are receiving high praise for this seedling of the Seckel raised by S. 
Worden, Minetto, N. Y. The Storrs & Harrison Co., say it is of 
superb quality; George T. Powell, “one of the greatest acquisitions 
to the pear supply of recent years; ” Hoopes, Brother & Thomas, 
“almost if not quite as good as its parent, that famous old standard of 
excellence.” 
Charlton Grape— John Charlton & Sons, Rochester, N. Y., have 
.originated a cross between the Brighton and Mills grape which has 
fruited during the last six years. They claim that it is superior to 
Brighton in every respect, a stronger grower, setting a full bunch of 
fruit under all circumstances, the fruit being of good size, juicy and 
sweet, skin thin but firm and fruit not deteriorating in quality after 
becoming ripe. No vines are yet for sale. After another season’s test¬ 
ing it may be offered to the public. 
Hit Common Council. 
Editor National Nurseryman : 
I have to-day read nearly every word with care in your 
November edition and truly I must say I believe it to be the 
best edition ever published. It digests everything it takes up 
and surely it is instructive, encouraging and inspiring. What 
a world of good and inspiration such a volume can dissemi¬ 
nate. Oh, that I were a Bailey, Lyon or a Garfield ! I would 
embark in the publication of a juvenile horticultural primer or 
primary journal that would instruct the children, encourage 
the sluggard, stimulate the weak and herald the success of the 
diligent ; revolutionize this shiftless apathy, reach the homes 
of the “cant grow fruit’’ farmers ; encourage the planting and 
better care of more fruits, God’s elixir of good health. 
Am pleased to say that Wisconsin has just harvested the 
best and largest crop of apples she ever grew and your humble 
servant has been rewarded with his share, amounting to 3,500 
bushels. Prices have been very satisfactory for everything 
except very early and inferior stock, and I am to-day shipping 
fine N. W. Greenings (a Waupaca Co. seedling) at $3 per 
barrel to Iowa, Indiana and Illinois. 
Northern Wisconsin is in it this year and we cordially invite 
our eastern friends who are in search of a home and location, 
to inspect our beautiful valleys and valuable hill ranges, 
crystal streams and silvery lakes, where lands are cheap, mar¬ 
kets good, society of the best; where potatoes are kings, 
luscious apples are queens, San Jose scale never known, blight 
almost a stranger ; where peace, plenty and happiness are 
assured to the diligent and faithful. We are all prosperous, 
healthy, happy and contended this year. 
The nursery business is very good and prices fair. Prospects 
for spring sales are very good indeed and our county has the 
best math of clover ever grown. Rainfall has been very 
bountiful and the earth in best condition to respond generously 
next season. 
We extend our hand and best wishes to all readers of this 
valuable journal. 
Waupaca, Wis., Nov. 7, 1898. A. D. Appletree Barnes. 
KNOWS WHERE TO ADVERTISE. 
Stanley H. Watson, successor to William Watson, Bren- 
ham, Texas, Nov. 14, 1898—“ No, it will not be necessary for you to 
carry the advertisement over for another issue, as we have found what 
we were looking for; in fact, we placed our order for the Mulberries 
we were short, within three days after the receipt of our copy of the 
paper. Enclosed find check for $2.00 to pay for card. Keep my name 
in mind, wont you ? I may have to wire you other cards if I w r ant to 
find something without wasting a lot of stamps and time, and sta¬ 
tionery.” 
FIND WHAT THEY WANT THERE. 
The Wichita Nurseries, W. F. Schell, General Manager, 
Wichita, Kansas, Jan. 6 , ’98.—“ Enclosed please find check for 
$10.80, to balance our account as per bill rendered. We desire to add 
our testimonial in favor of the Rational Nurseryman as an adver¬ 
tising medium. Our nurseries are new, and there are many things we 
desire for spring planting. Wealw T aysfind them in your magazine, 
as, for instance, yesterday, we wanted some 2-ft. Mt. ash for lining 
out, and found where we could get them in your journal. In our 
opinion every nurseryman should subscribe and advertise in the only 
paper which represents all the nurseryman. We wish you success.” 
