Pear culture profits cited by 19th century growers
The article compiles reports from New York and New England pear growers noting high prices and large crops for varieties like Flemish Beauty Duchess d Angotleme Beurre Birgeau and Bartlett. It cites figures from barrels and bushels, industry leaders, and a Marshal P Wilder address arguing increased cultivation would raise long term value and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syoge
Grant
Newburgh
J. Yeomans
Walworth
N. Y
Duchess d’Angotleme
Austin Pinney
Clarkstown N
J. Stickney
Boston
Louise Bonne de Ersey
John Gordon
Brighton
Bartlett
Kilo Bronson
Geneva
Ageneva
IF. A. Stowe
Troy
New York
Phinney
Canandaigla
Howell
Philadelphia
The Lombard Plum and Rose Cultivation Notes
A detailed articulation of Lombard plum merits including hardiness and large yields in New York state, with care guidelines on soil, mulching, and salt fertilizer. Rose growing advice follows, emphasizing soil depth, manure mix, pruning regimes, and flowering outcomes. The piece closes with endorsement of Harper’s Weekly advertising services for national campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Geneva
N. Y
Messrs
A. & J. Hammond
Downing
The Moss Rose Varieties and Perpetual Blooms Described
The article extols hybrid perpetual roses as hardy and varied in color from white to crimson, detailing varieties such as General Washington, Portland Blanche, Leon Des Combats, Madam Rivers, Wincham Grirerras, and Luxembourg. It also highlights Moss roses like Perpetual White and Crested Moss, plus climbing roses recommending Queen of the Prairie for bulk planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamad
Lombird
Platt
Whitesborough
Parsons
É&C
Washington
Portland
Leon Des Combats
Madam Rivers
Winchamm Grirerras
Ron Prevost
Luxembourg
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Ord
Isit
Gor Hee Saenney
Usors County J
Ariel
Elwanger & Barry
Rochester
Tt. R. Austin
Wilder
Geneva, N
Marshal P. Wilder
American Pomological Society
America
United States
Ana
Harper's Weekly
Messrs. Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Pittsburgh
Freeport, Illinois
John H. Addams
Second National Bank
Wise
William Young
Stephenson Co
H.C. Burchard
Walter P Hunt
Thompson Wilcoxon
Freeport
Til
Michael Sawyer
John R. Lemon
James M. Smith
Buena Vista T.D
Walter P. Hunt
L.T. Lemon
R.M. Buckman
T. D. Wilcoxon
Algo
Stephenson Street
Sreeport, Hlingis
Daniel Adamson
Republic
H. C. Burchard
D. Atkins
G. J. Bliss
O. B. Bidwell
F.W. Hanork
the Farmers Fire Insurance Company, Wil
Coxon Opera Building
Sparks Randal
Ill
Stephenson St
Court House
GEO. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row, N. Y
Stephenson &T
Retamn
Ager Lt
Baltimore
BE. Zapf
H. M. Buckman & CO
Billiard
Buckman
Billard Room
Ilinois
Fry
Tone Gro
Sant
Lacroix
Maiden Lane
Albany
N.Y
Chromo
Broadway
Yosemite
E.&h.t. Anthony & CO
Sol Broadway
Metropolitan Hotel
Iowa
Forreston
Illinois
Lyoad
Tileman
Lena
W. E. Bowker
C0o
Mallaasky Tive
Chicago
Coeing
Pichene
Houthern
Dubuque
Monroe
Wy Ua Ea
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneco - End
Shue ‘S
Watterman’s Mills
Yellow Creek
Loran
Ent
Plum River
Yankee Ftollow
Stockton
Ward's Grove
Derrida
Buena Viala
Cedarville Damnascus
McConnell's Grove
Laine
Pm Tloa
Iilenoia
Henry Hartman
Frederick Hartman
J. P. Burrey
Central & Great Western
West Side
Canal Street
Canal and
Pullman's ‘Palace
New Briggs House
New Sherman House
Board of Trade
Parmlee’s Omnibus Line
Great Central Depot
Lake Street
Wentworth
Gen's Pass
Cent
Werners Wy
Ohleaga Bl
Job Moses
Sir James Clarke
Job Afoges
Sir Janes Clarke
Cortlans
York
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