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Robson : For some cause the train stopped at St. ‘ Catharines, probably in deference to the city, as it is the only one on this penin' suia, or perhaps on account of the impor- tuning of some ladies that wished to stay . over there. I don’t know. Willingiy I accepted the alternative of stopping qfi, . and maxing my way up to this famous I manufacturing and fruit-growing centre, St. Catharines, which is said to have received its name from a singular coin- ‘ cidence in connection with its early his- 1 tory. The wives of three of the then prominent men were called Catharine, and each afterwards is said to have claimed the honor of this ci'y’s being called after her. But history says to William Hamil- ton Merritt, the projector of the Welland canal, it owes its progress and prosperity. This city is beautifully situated on the banks of the old winding canal, high and healthy, with all modern equipments, comforts and conveniences of an up-to-date city. In addition it has famous mineral springs possessing great medicinal proper- ties. which attract visitors from difierent parts of the States, where it is known by the significant appellationâ€"the Saratoga of Canada. In this city I found severa1 old friends, and spent a very pleasant time with them. During the afternoon I strolled in and around the suburbs. Noticing the industries, some of which are famous for the quality of their pro- duct. Nature has been both bountiful and capricious, for she has dealt with a lavish ed hand in this region. In forestry nearly all of our valuable timbers are indigenous there and grow to immense proportions. But its greatest excellence and advantages are in its fertile soil, modified climate and ‘ favorable situation. For under such cen- 1 ditions all the most delicious fruits can be grown. Pears, plums, grapes, peaches, quinces and small fruits are in abundance. The peach, grape and quince attain a size and perfection of flavor not to be surpas- sed in America. And on this peninsula it is said the thermometer has never been known to fall more than three degrees below zero. Here fig trees grow and bear fruit in the open air. They are laid down and covered with earth in winter. Under similar treatment the 1m st delicious grapes such as the Black Hamburg, Chasselas. and Muscat have done well, and produce splendid bur ches in favorable seasons. , What higher 'Téi-Ute to this fruit growing I distric‘cM oe paid '! But I could attempt to draw on my imagination and picture the hundreds v-f acres of peach orchards in *biâ€" l-ungiiDOl'hOOd in a bountiful season. 'l‘rees dr00ping gracefully with their load of globular fruit. I ink and white, sun- painted rbvul. t f the richest golden hues eliuw- m4 LIIIUUQh the green foliage. Im- I guiatiun might go back to the fabled gardens of the Hesperides, only to awake to the realization of this famed “Edenic” garden of Ontario, where the English cherry and nut-bearing trees flourish and bear abundantly. THROUGH THE FRUIT BELT A Trip Through the Niagara Peninsula by Mr. W. M. Robson The surrounding landscape is plctur- esque. and rich in historical associations Orchards and fruit gardens are inter- mingled wlrh fields of Indian coma, and remnants of grand old woods. In a word, all the conditions seem to be here, to make life enjoyable, and, as I am inform- ed with the singular exemption from ex- tremee of heat and cold, desolating floods and tornados. And this beautiful country with such a wealth of horticultural achiev- menta and fruit-growing possibilities in part and parcel of Canada which has been designated “Our Lady of the Snows."- After tea I drove out with a friend to A. G. Hull and Sons’ central nursery. The route was a continuation of surprises at the quantity and quality of fruit and the clean and orderly methods of cultiva- tion. 0n arriving we met with a very cordial reception from Mr. Hull. After a few introductory words we sought the great attractionâ€"the orchard. Here we were astonished and captivated for a time by the number of fine specimens given us_ Plumbs, pears and peaches were in abund- and of the finest quality. By this time we had got among the grapes. Here was another revelation. The Knlffin system is strictly followed. The soil and situation seemed to be favorable to this mode of treatment, for the fruit was a marvel of productiveness, beauty and size. Mr. Hall told us that his grapes had captured the coveted red ticket at London for years. I have seen grapes growing in the States and Canada, but to these I award the palm. Next morning I boarded a fast vestibule brain and was soon landed an Grimaby station. S:eppln¢ off, I felt a sensation of relief that I had succeeded in gaming the point of my pro-conceived route. In this pleasant: mood I walked on towards the village that is so ploturesquely situat- ed, adjacent: to lake and mountain. Here I was impressed with its clean, orderly and thrifty appearance. Another striking characteristic was the size and architect. nral beauty of many of its public build- ings in comparison with its extent, evi- dence of the advanced conditions than are so in keeping with this favored location. But objects of interest rapidly presented themselves to my attention. for above and a little beyond loomed up majestically that grand awe-inspiring featureâ€"the famed mountain, clothed in all its beauty of summer foliage, stretching along for miles, giving protection to the valley be' low from the cold bleak wind that is so damaging to us in our higher latitude. As if to make “assurance doubly sure” nature has further supplemented this pro- tection by the great ameliorating and modifying influence of Lake Ontario whose broad expanse of waters washes the shores and limits of many of those fruit farms. extending as they do from the mountain side to the lake. Surely such a combination of benign influences would justify the application to this district that beautiful tribute paid to Montgomery by Burns : “Here simmer first unfaulds her robes, And here the langest tarries.” In passing along I realize at every step some new beauty marking this land a paradise for the horticulturish. The public highway running from Ham- ilton to Grimsby has the electric trolley system. I had visited Mr. A. H. Pettit, a gentleman with whom I was acquainted and a worthy deoendant of the U.E loyalists. who journeyed here in search of a "promised land.” Although they did not find the “Eshcolian bunch of grapes" they found the conditions which have been well developed by the present occupants. Mr. Pettit is an extensive. fruit grower and a gentleman highly re- spected. He has filled many honorable public positions very acceptably. On enteringI found him in his fruit house busy packing the famous Gravenstein apples for the early English market. We walked through his orchard which is mostly devoted to apples, peaches and berries. Our stroll through was to me a continuation of surprises. To see such uniform productiveneSs, row after row of great mound-like trees, drooping gracefully everywhere with their load of the finest . fruit, perfect in size, shape and color, was a great treat And it is not to be wosd- ered at, with such an ideal soil. It is a rich, moist. deep sandy loam. Such land and such a situation seem to reach the highest ideal of perfection for fruit grow- ing. As if to demonstrate this my com- panion called my attention to a large apple tree that was robed in fresh green foliage and was bearing a fair crop of fruit. This tree, he said, is over 100 years old. It was a rare sight. and a fit- ting reminder of O. W. Holmes famous logic : “Little of all we value here, Wakes on the morn of the hundredth year, Without both feeling and looking queer. In fact there is nothing that keeps its youth, So far as I know, but a tree and truth.” This was certainly verified in this grand old tree. In walking on towards the lake Mr. Pettlt potnted out a place that. bore traces of a vacated homestead and in a bone of veneration and respect he said: “That is the place where my great grand- father hullt his first home. It's a sacred spot, that: affection loves to perpetuate, and render invlolahle.” Mr. Pettit point.- ed to a party of Indians and their wives, Whom he keeps through the whole of the fruit season for the purpose of gathering it. He spoke in praise of their efficiency. After Spending a very pleasant time in} conversation with Mr. Pettit I started for my next halting place-Maplehurst fruit farm and experimental grounds, the home of our indefatigable editor of the Horti- culturist, and also secretary of the Ontario Fruit Growers’ Association, L. Woolverton, M.A. I found Maplehurst delightfully situated just at the base of this verdure-clad mountain, with the con- venience of a platform and small station right in front of the lawn. On entering the grounds the first attraction is the home of our secretary, a stately and beautiful residence of modern design with all the latest improvements. On meet- ing Mr. Woolverton I was invited into the sanctum sanctorum. I found myself in the midst of many fine specimens of apples, qooseberries and other fruit that had been sent by different parties, some as samples of new fruit. etc., and also in- iteresting material of different kinds to 'give inspiration to the work. It was isoon proposed to walk through the fruit Ecrchards, which include apples, pears. peaches and cherries. We first entered : a spacious fruit house where several young ; ladies a ere engaged in sortins and pi: nting iup peaches for the market. 03 passing idown the broad grassy roadway. on both isides were planted many new and choice fruit trees labeled for experimental pur- poses, all thrifty and several bearing fine specimens of fruit. This was a very in- teresting object lesson as “The tree is known by the fruit it bears, The lord or peasant by the garb he THE WATCHMAN-WAHDER: LINDSAY. 0N1 At this point, Mr. Wolverton was cali- ed to the telephone. On leaving he wished me to see his pear orchard, some distance further on down the road. In this attempt I was caught in a thunder shower, and had to beata hasty retreat. But my situation had not been forgotten. for soon the ubiquitous bicycle was speed- ing toward me. and I was soon under the protection of a huge family umbrella, for which I felt grateful. This shower inter- fered with the pleasure I anticipated in looking over the entire grounds. But what I did we was par excellence in respect to kinds, culture, bearing capa- city, arrangement and in point of yield. I was told that the estimated apple crop would be about 3000 barrels and 200 of pears together with an unprecedented crop of cherries. From one tree there was gathered 360 quarts of beautiful yellow spanish cherries. It is difficult for persons living in less favored localtiee to get an adequate conception of the quantity of fruit produced in the Niagara peninsula. The situation is the choicest, the soil the richest. for centuries have de- posited in this valley their rich sandy sediment, surely for this end and purpose- After thoroughly enjoying my visit and the thoroughly generous hospitality of Maplehurst, the west bound trolley car was due, we stepped across the lawn and the electric car was there. With a pleas- ant good-bye I embarked for my next halting place, Mr. Geo. W. Ciine’s the great plum specialist and his reputatson is deserved and persistently maintained. But this is not his only fruit, for he has extensive vineyards and apple and peach- orchards. The car stopped right Opposite Mr. McCilne’s and I stepped 011 and dir- ected my steps toalarge building. On entering I found it afruit house anda number of men were busy putting up plums. 0n enquiring for the proprietor‘ I was told by his son that he was taking a‘ short vacation at the park. I said I had called to ask the privilege to look over his famed plum orchard, which was kind- ly granted at once by this young man who said he would be pleased to accom- pany me and that we would ride, as he never Walked when he could ride. Isoon found that the distance and the nature of the ground justified such an expression. Soon we were winding in and out around and about stretches and rows ( f medium sized thrifty plum trees, loaded with fire luscious fruit, both new and standard kinds. Occasionally ching out on a table land on the mountain side, we got a tangy view over a charming picturesque and fruitful valley. Indeed it is said that from the top of the mountain you can get a view of the most magnificent scenery on this continent. Again we are pursuing our way through what seemed to be a narrow place for a vehicle and frequently had to lift heavily laden boughs. with fruit and sparkling rain drops from the late shower. The route was a perfect maze to me. but an apt illustration of the old adge. “N eoessity is the mother of invention," and by the application of skill adapted to the requiremenm. it has trans- formed this otherwise tedious aud tire- some round into a pleasant and very enjoyable ride. I asked the young man what the approximate yield would be. He said : “We estimate our plum crop to produce between 13000 and 14000 baskets of plums this season.” On the best authority I was told that. that crop of plums was sold for over $4000 dollars in bulk. I soon boarded for my next: point, which was to be E. D. Smith’s, proprietor of the Hederleigh Fruit Farm and Nursery, lWinona. Now, riding in the electric om I then started for my next acquaint- ance, Mr. M. Pettit, Winona. In passing along this delightful road everywhere is to be seen orchards, gardens, vineyards and cherry patches, interspersed occasion- ally with corn or pasture fields, it was literally a valley abounding in the richest and rarest of Canadian lruits that grow to perfection here. In my admiration and enthusiasm I felt the full force and 3 significance of the little American girl’s discovery, that Mr. T. H. Race tells of, who with her parents were driving through this section of country when she suddenlv cried out, “I know papa why you said they are all mean men that go from Canada to the States, for nobody but a mean man would leave this beauti. l'ul country." I next arrived at the Mountain Valley orchard farm made famous by its extensive vineyards. The grape is a specialty here and is said to ex- ceed all others ‘n extent. But it is not an exclusive crop, for Mr. Pettit has many acres devoted to apples. pears, peaches and berries, I am informed. In walking ithrough the shrubbery up to the house, 9. Elisa large structure built on elevated ground commanding an extensive view and convenient to road and electric line, I was anticipating a pleasant recognition, but on enquiry I was disappointed to learn that Mr. Pettit was from home on busi- ‘Tis ever so in life, “ For pleasures are like poppies spread, You seize the flower, its bloom is shed." Philosophically I made the best of it. As the afternoon was very hot, I gladly accepted a seat in a shady nook, and whiied away the intervening trolley time by conversation and observation. Time quickly passed, and the rushing car up peared and stopped for a passenger. has a pleasant and refreshing efi'ect in" rural districts. We have now arrived at or near the Hederleigh farm. I find‘ that unlike some of the others I have visited, it is some distance in from the line. On alighting and enquiring. a group of buildings were pointed out a field or so from the track. I started and soon arrived at the office, a substantial building. On entering I found Mr. E. D. Smith full of business, surrounded by several clerks, all active. After waiting a few minutes I was recognized and re- ceived a pleasant greeting. My object was readily surmised and out we started over the grounds going through long stretches of trellised grape vines loaded with beautiful bunches of fruit and also piums. pears and apples in abundance. All indicated culture and care, with a proper knowledge and application to their several requirements. We next threaded in and amongst the young nursery stock. It was represented in great quantity and varieties, all the way from the young budded or grafted stock to the required shipping size. If I had not been a fruit enthusiast I would have tired ere this, of such repetition of sight-seeing, but I en- joyed the whole of it. I had however to hint that I wanted to catch the next car for Hamilton and the time was nearly due. As we were whirling along towards Hamilton I noticed that the products changed to market gardeningiproductions, but the quality and quantity sustained its reputation. Hereat Hamilton my horticul- tural trip ends, and I trust it is pardonable for me to say a parting word of advice to all horticultural societies and. lovers of fruit and flowers, to arrange for an annual trip in the fruit season, it conven- ient. over this route. from Hamilton to Grimsby. I am sure they will have a rare treat and an enjoyable time. I think this ‘ sec‘ion ought to be designated the Mecca ‘ of the fruit-lovers and growers of Canada. W. M. Rossox, Lindsay, Out. A HAPPY MAN Drugglsts and Opticians, Kent st, - - Lin is he who is perfectly fitted with glasces. Reading is en- joyable, work more pleasant. Perfectly Ground Lenses, Perfectly Fitted Frames. You’ll see better and look better from having us furnish and fit your glasses. MORGAN BROS. First door East of Qimcson House, â€"I3-3. LIN DSAY. W. A. 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